Whatcha Swatchin Podcast

Episode 14: Emilys Everywhere

2012-02-27T17:12:00.000-05:00

3 days of no crafting due to watching The Walking Dead

Whatcha Finish?
Basketweave Hat using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed in the Brass Heather colorway

Whatcha makin?
Parcel sweater by Carol Feller, Knit Picks Gloss DK in Admiral colorway
Socks using Sophie’s Toes sock yarn in Fog on the Moor colorway (Emily Parsons is the dyer)

Whatcha plannin?
Biology 101 by Emily Stoneking out of Malabrigo Silky in Lettuce

Whatcha spinnin?
Sweet Georgia merino/silk in the Stillwater colorway- going to 3 ply

Whatcha get?
Goodale Pattern by Cecily Glowik MacDonaldgifted from EmilyK3661
Greenwood Fiberworks BFL/silk: two braids: Blue Eyes, and Emily colorways
Phat Fiber Box with 50% off coupon code to Knit By Design by Shea Becker- ordered fiber
Knit Picks Handpainted Stroll sampler: thanks to Katherine (klb31) for doing it
Won JessaLu’s blog giveaway! Custom dyed braid of fiber from stitchesnrows

New thread on Ravelry group for posting sales you come across

New England Soup Factory cookbook/restaurants

Episode 13: Happy Presidents Day!

2012-02-20T13:34:00.001-05:00

Yay for 3 day weekends! I didn't mention this, but I am wearing my first ever sweater, "Baby Cables and Big Ones, Too".

Whatcha Makin?

Basketweave Hat using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed in the Brass Heather colorway, size 7 needles

Parcel sweater by Carol Fellerusing Knit Picks Gloss DK in the Admiral colorway, size 6 needles

"No More No More Tears Socks" using Sophie’s Toes sock yarn in the Fog on the Moor colorway. Size 1.5 (2.5mm) needles, 60 stitches around. Started out as the No More Tears pattern, but I decided that it was the wrong yarn for that pattern.

Whatcha spinnin?
2-plied the Edgewood Garden Studio in Desert Dawn: 194 yrds, DK/worsted
Sweet Georgia merino/silk in the Stillwater colorway- going to 3 ply
spun my 1 oz samples from 2Sisters Stringworks...about 70 yds each of fingering singles

Whatcha get?
Ladybug Fiber Company sock yarn in Vineyard at Dusk colorway
Into the Whirled Wensleydale fiber club colorway

I just started watching The Walking Dead and I was hooked within 10 minutes!

Episode 12: A quick update after a long week

2012-02-13T18:43:00.000-05:00

Whatcha finish?
Log Cabin socks by Anne Woodbury out of KnitPicks Brava worsted in wine, size 5 needles

Cowl with handspun Three Irish Girls superwash merino in Pansy Sweater

Whatcha makin?
Parcel sweaterby Carol Feller, out of Knit Picks Gloss DK in Admiral colorway, size 6 Hiya Hiya sharps

No More Tears by Erin Walsh using Sophie’s Toes sock yarn in the Fog on the Moor colorway, size 1.5 (2.5mm) needles, 60 stitches on foot, 68 on cuff; Cat Bordhi's Sweet Tomato Heel

Whatcha spinnin?
Edgewood Garden Studio in Desert Dawn

Giveaway! Crazy4Dyeing Sparkle Select. I will post the winner in a few days!

Episode 11: Even technology teachers want to throw computers sometimes

2012-02-06T19:05:00.000-05:00

FO’s
Olearia sweater by Georgie Hallam, in kp stroll sport, Dogwood Heather

Chubby Chirp by Rebecca Danger in my handspun (BFL swirl sample from Gale’s Art)

Whatcha makin?
Log Cabin socks by Anne Woodbury for Aunt, KnitPicks Brava worsted in wine, size 5 needles

Toe up socks with afterthought heel in KP Felici, firefighter. size 1 (2 mm) needles

Parcel Sweater in KnitPicks Gloss DK, Admiral colorway, size 6 needles

No More Tears by Erin Walsh KAL using Sophie’s Toes sock yarn in Fog on the Moor colorway, size 1.5 (2.5mm) needles

Whatcha spinnin?
undyed BFL, 2 ply, 115 yards
Gales Art corriedale blend, select colors. 2 oz = 130 yards

Whatcha get?
Ladybug!!
Fiber: Edgewood Garden Studio BFL in Desert Dawn
Three Irish Girls superwash merino in Pansy
Sweet Georgia Merino/silk in stillwater
Sampler pack from 2Sisters
Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Thunderstorm
HiyaHiya Sharps set (destashed Signatures, planning on slowly destashing KPs)

Reminder: giving away Crazy4Dyeing Sparkle Select. deadline is Feb 10th, winner will be drawn on the 11th or 12th. Enter by commenting on the thread on the Rav group: Tell me one of your favorite indie dyers (yarn or fiber). Everyone is welcome to enter (international)

Episode 10: Spinning is Fun!

2012-01-28T18:07:00.000-05:00

Sorry for the bad audio quality. Lots of technical difficulties today.

Find me on Ravelry and Plurk as oohfancypants

Holy moly, a shoutout from The KnitGirllls! Thank you Leslie!

Whatcha makin?
Log Cabin socks by Anne Woodbury for Aunt, KnitPicks Brava worsted in Wine, size 5 needles

Olearia sweater by Georgie Hallam, size: 1 year, in KnitPicks stroll sport. size 3 and 6 needles

Toe up socks with afterthought heel by Laura Linneman in KnitPicks Felici, Firefighter. Red color bled into others :-(
size 1 (2 mm) needles

Whatcha plannin?
Feb. 1st KALs!
No More Tears KAL with MommyNeedsYarn using Sophie’s Toes sock yarn, Fog on the Moors colorway
Sweater KAL with Knitting in Circles, His and Hers, and Fiberista Files. Parcel Sweater
Rebecca Danger pattern for SSK KAL

Whatcha spinnin?
undyed BFL on spindle
Gales Art BFL swirl sample. 2 ply on Sidekick, 33 yards

Whatcha get?
Renting a Schacht Sidekick
Ordered a Schacht Ladybug from Copper Moose
Joined the Into the Whirled fiber club

Short-Tail Long-Tail Cast on, courtesy of Betty P Balcomb

Time for a giveaway! Must be a member of the Ravelry group
Crazy4Dyeing Sparkle Sock. Deadline is Feb 10th, winner will be drawn on the 11th or 12th. Enter by commenting on the thread on the Rav group: Tell me your favorite indie dyer(s) of yarn or fiber.

Episode 9: Finished objects and beginning spinning

2012-01-22T12:05:00.000-05:00

Episode 9: January 22, 2012

Find me on Ravelry and Plurk and oohfancypants. Come join the Ravelry group!

Stay tuned at the end for a special guest appearance! (My fiance came home in the middle of my recording)

So much love this week! Thank you everyone, I am so incredibly appreciative of your support. Thanks to Amy of Stockinette Zombies, Diane from Knitabulls, Erin of Mommy Needs Yarn, and Melissa of His and Hers Podcast for the shoutouts!

I am wearing my Adagio Vest by Suzanne Frary in City Tweed DK

Whatcha Finish?
Garter Striped scarf by Erika Knight
Size 7 needles
Gloss dk in robot, clover, and fedora

Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Madtosh Vintage in Antler (worsted weight superwash merino, plied)
Blocking woes..

Whatcha makin?
A few things to be cast on today: Log Cabin socks by Anne Woodbury for my aunt, out of Knit Picks Brava Worsted in Wine
A baby sweater for coworker?

Whatcha get?

Tempted sock yarn in Good Girl base, Dreamy colorway (ordered before yarn diet)
Spindle from Etsy
Corriedale blend from Gale’s Art, and a sample of BFL swirl that she included. Awesome seller!

Side note: I hope my comments about the yarn I spun up with her fiber are not misconstrued. I am only talking about my lack of spinning ability, not the fiber itself (which is wonderful!)

Interweave Knits sale until Jan 24: digital download of Start Spinning DVD with Maggie Casey
Books from library: Start Spinning by Maggie Casey, Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont, and Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook

www.Plannedpooling.com - I haven't used it myself, but it seems like a good resource

Spinning wheel lesson on Thursday with rental...trying out Schacht Sidekick and Ladybug

Sodastream We got ours from Bed Bath and Beyond with a 20% coupon

Episode 8: Let's start spinning!

2012-01-16T15:07:00.000-05:00

Find me on Ravelry and Plurk as oohfancypants. Feel free to join the Ravelry group too!

Thanks to Kim (SockBunnyKnitandFit) for the shoutout!

Whatcha Finish?
Ampersand Socks by Kirsten Kapur
Fibernymph Dye Works Fruit Loops colorway on Bounce base
size 1 (2.25 mm) needlesChiaogoo Red Lace Needles
Afterthought heel

Whatcha makin?-
Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
US size 11 (8.0 mm) needles, size 43, but size 48 around armpits
Madelinetosh Vintage in Antler (worsted weight superwash merino, plied)
started the sleeves on size 11 16” circulars, doing fewer decreases. Switched to knitting flat

Garter Striped Scarf by Erika Knight
Size 7 needles
Knit Picks Gloss dk in robot, clover, and fedora

Whatcha get?
Vesper sock yarn from Rav destash
ordered DyakCraft needles- 5 month wait. mixed colors, 5 inch tips, sizes 4 to 9
Bass Pro Shops fishing hook binder

Whatcha reading? (book review)
The Knitting Stitch Bible by Maria Parry Jones

2012 Goals:
-Knit the 3 patterns I bought
-12 pairs of socks, including socks for Kyle and aunt
-Finish the sweaters I bought yarn for
-Knit my first toy
-Dye my own yarn
-Learn to spin

TV shows- Homeland and Breaking Bad...both are awesome!

Episode 7: 2012!

2012-01-07T17:07:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year everyone!

No finished objects..in three weeks! Lame.

Whatcha making?

Garter Striped Scarf by Erika Knight
Size 7 needles, cast on 290 stitches and knit each ball until half their weight for the first three stripes
Knit Picks Gloss DK in Robot, Clover, and Fedora
(I also mentioned a past FO: Habitat Hat by Jared Flood in Malabrigo worsted, Olive colorway)

Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
US size 11 (8.0 mm) needles, size 43, but size 48 around armpits
Madelinetosh Vintage in Antler (worsted weight superwash merino, plied)
working on the collar- ripped it out and picked up more stitches this time. Size 9 needles for ribbing.

Ampersand Socks by Kirsten Kapur for SSK Knitalong
Fibernymph Dye Works Fruit Loops colorway on Bounce base
size 1 (2.25 mm) needles
Chiaogoo Red Lace Needles
Afterthought heel
Deadline coming up on January 15! Might not make it...

Whatcha Plannin?
Olearia by Georgie Hallam for baby niece (yarn choice TBD)

Episode 6: Finished gifts

2011-12-19T18:53:00.001-05:00

Whatcha finish?-
Papa Christmas Hat
KnitPicks Merino Style in Fedora
size 5 needles Basic hat pattern

Baby Socks (matching Mom's Jeck socks)- Knit Picks Stroll tonal in Blue Violet
CO 32, size 1.5 (2.5) needles

Whatcha makin?-
Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
US size 11 (8.0 mm) needles, size 43, but size 48 around armpits
Madelinetosh Vintage in Antler (worsted weight superwash merino, plied)

Ampersand Socks by Kirsten Kapur
Fibernymph Dye Works Fruit Loops colorway on Bounce base
size 1 (2.25 mm) needlesChiaogoo Red Lace Needles

Whatcha get?
Swap Package from Knit Picks group:
   Petals Sock
   KnitPicks Capra DK in Cream
   Knitpicks Gloss fingering Bare for dying
Snowflake needle gauge from sevenyaks
Personalized Stamp from CupcakeTree

Interested in HiyaHiya Sharps

Non knitting:
Wine cork coasters: cotton ribbon from NearSea Naturals
Olive Oil

Next episode: probably between xmas and New Years, TBD

Episode 5: Holiday Gifts

2011-12-11T17:06:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Sarah (Rainloverknits) for the mention!

Whatcha finish?
Cruiser Mittens by Cailin Meyer- free pattern on Ravelry
Madelinetosh Chunky in Clematis colorway
US size 6 (4.0 mm) and size 4 (3.5mm) for the cuffs

Whatcha makin?
Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
US size 11 (8.0 mm) needles, size 43
Madtosh Vintage in Antler (worsted weight superwash merino, plied)

Papa Christmas Hat
KnitPicks Merino Style in Fedora
size 5 needles

Ampersand Socks by Kirsten Kapur
Fibernymph Dye Works Fruit Loops colorway on Bounce base
size 1 (2.25 mm) needlesChiaogoo Red Lace Needles

Swatched for Parcel sweater
Knit Picks Gloss DK in Admiral colorway
size 6 Signature needles

Whatcha get?
String Theory Caper Sock yarn in North Haven
Knit Picks Cyber Monday second package:
    Shadow lace weight in Oregon Coast Heather, laceweight sweater TBD (Geodesic?)
    Merino Style in Fedora and Coal for 2 hats
    City Tweed DK in Tahitian Pearl, gave as gift

Holiday Gifts (non-knit)
Cork Coasters
Infused olive oil/vodka: Bottles from The Container Store

Episode 4: A Few projects and a lot of purchases

2011-12-04T16:25:00.001-05:00

Thanks to Aimee (FroggyMonkey from Knitting in Circles podcast) for the mention!

Whatcha finish?-

Red Brick Road socks by Wendy Johnson

    SSK KAL 1
    Unwind Yarn Company Superwash Merino Sock, Aubergine colorway
    size 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Whatcha makin?-

Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig

US size 11 (8.0 mm) needles

Madtosh Vintage in Antler (worsted weight superwash merino, plied)

Cruiser Mittens by Cailin Meyer- free pattern on Ravelry

top down- used crochet chain provisional cast on for thumbs and then decreased

every other row for thumb gusset

Madelinetosh Chunky in Clematis colorway

    US size 6 (4.0 mm) and size 4 (3.5mm) for the cuffs

    My own pattern socks...think I’m going to frog and make plain vanilla
    KnitPicks Stroll Handpainted: Hayride
    Size 1 (2.0 mm) Knitters Pride needles

Whatcha plannin?
    Ampersand Socks by Kirsten Kapur for SSK KAL 2
    Using yarn from Fibernymph Dyeworks in Fruit Loops colorway (special order, wahoo!)

Whatcha get?
    Madtosh Vintage in Sugarplum and Graphite colorways
    Shalimar Breathless in Sequoia from Dizzy Sheep
    KnitPicks Cyber Monday:
        Gloss DK Admiral for Parcel sweater, by Carol Feller
        Felici: Too Cool and Firefighter
        Stroll Sport in Dogwood Heather for a baby sweater Olearia by Georgia Hallam
    Signature Circulars, size 6, 5”tips, 32” cord (full review in the future)
    Chiaogoo Red Lace size 1 24” needles from destash

Episode 3: A Shortie

2011-11-21T16:53:00.001-05:00

Forgot to say..I am Emily, and you can find me on Plurk and Ravelry as oohfancypants

Thank you for the Shoutouts:

Lisa/Fibernymph (90% Knitting)

Kelly from TheCharmingLochie

Theresa from Knits in Public

Steve from DramaticKnits

Whatcha finish?-
Falling Snow Stocking by Jennifer Hoel

    KnitPicks WOTA Bulky Bare and WOTA Bulky Oregano
    size 10 (6.0 mm) needles
    realized i added an extra 2 rows of mine

Molly hat by Erin Ruth
    Size 3 and 6 needles
    Valley Yarns Sheffield out of Light Blue- (worsted merino, silk, angora blend)

Mini Stockings Ornament by Mara Jessup, available on KnitPicks for free

scraps of Swish DK in white, and Stroll Tonal in Gypsy held doubled, on size 5 (3.75) needles

Whatcha makin?-
    Red Brick Road socks by Wendy Johnson
    for the SSK KAL
    Unwind Yarn Company Superwash Merino Sock, Aubergine colorway
    size 1.5 (2.5 mm)
    tip: tail yarn from toe is the length of my foot before I start increases

Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
US size 11 (8.0 mm) needles, size 43    Madtosh Vintage in Antler (worsted weight superwash merino, plied)

Cruiser Mittens by Cailin Meyer- free pattern on Ravelry
    top down- not sure yet about thumbs (afterthought, or provisional cast on?)
    Madelinetosh Chunky in Clematis colorway
    US size 6 (4.0 mm)

News:
    next podcast date TBA
    visiting a Dude Ranch as a possible wedding venue!
    more segments to come- join the board on Ravelry and introduce yourself or give suggestions

Episode 2

2011-11-13T18:46:00.001-05:00

Thank you for watching!
Whatcha finish?-
Rusted Root by Sarah Moore out of Valley Yarns Southwick in Iguana colorway ** I mistakenly called this "Valley Yarns Goshen" on the podcast- whoops!
Hibernated due to ugly bind off

Red Brick Road socksUnwind Yarn Company Superwash Merino Sock, Aubergine colorwaysize 1.5 (2.5 mm)

Whatcha makin?-
Falling Snow stocking- out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in Bare and Oregano size 10 needles

Molly hat by Erin RuthSize 3 and 6 needlesValley Yarns Sheffield, Light Blue colorway

Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah FettigMadelinetosh Vintage in Antler (worsted weight superwash merino, plied)
Alternating skeins
Fixing missed cables: via WendyKnits blog post here

Whatcha buy?-
Valley Yarns Sheffield (7 balls)
Squoosh Fiberarts Merino Cashmere sport in Papaya II colorway- 247 yards,

Other stuff:
Christmas Tree Shops

Whatcha Swatchin? Episode 1!

2011-11-06T16:01:00.003-05:00

Welcome! My name is Emily and I am the host of this brand new podcast. You can find me on Ravelry and Plurk as oohfancypants. I realize the sound quality is poor, and I'm sorry! I will work on a finding a solution.

Show Notes:

FOs- Adagio vest by Suzanne Frary
KnitPicks City Tweed DK Enchanted colorway
size 6 needles

WIPs- Beardo by Joanna Rankin
Loops and Threads Impeccable in the Espresso colorway

Falling Snow Christmas Stocking
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky Bare
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky Oregano
size 10 needles

Red Brick Road socks by Wendy Johnson
SSK KAL
Unwind Yarn Company Superwash Merino Sock, Aubergine colorway
size 1.5 (2.5 mm)

UP NEXT- Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
Note: I thought Organik was by Fiber Trends...it is in fact by The Fibre Company
Madelinetosh Vintage in Antler- alternate skeins?
www.mryarn.com

YARN- Unwind Yarn Weekend Sock- Ultramarine

WEDDING - Looking for summer camp as a venue. Near a major airport on the east coast...

[Sorry, I had some issues with imovie and I couldn't add in any text or titles. The audio and video kept getting out of sync, but hopefully the video works.]