Monday, December 17, 2012

Episode 49: A Quick Update before Christmas



Whatcha Finish?
Star-Crossed Slouchy Beret, out of Plymouth Happy Feet DK
Owl puff by Retrolemon, filled with balsam fir

Whatcha Makin?
Beatnik: size sm, replaced cables with staghorn cable
Pendulum: used Garter Tab cast on

Whatcha get?
   
No episode next week- look for one around the 30th


Beatnik KAL going though January 10th. Tag with TurkeyBeatnikKAL
prizes:  
-  Dyeabolical Strong Arm Skinny in the ‘I Love Rock N Roll’ colorway, donated by Megan (justrunknit)
-  any pattern of your choice giftable on Ravelry
-chart keeper donated by Allison


Monday, December 10, 2012

Episode 48: Mind=Blown, Sweater=Frogged




 

Whatcha Finish?
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks
For Good hat with Tempted Good Girl Dreamy held doubled

Whatcha Makin?
Beatnik

Whatcha get?
RAPs:
    -Thin Ice by Lala
    -Indicum Pullover by Hillary Smith Callis, gifted by Manda (knitpsycho/hellolovely)
    -Olive Basket by Amy Miller, gifted by Dana (craftygirl83)
    -Shawn the Shelf Elf by Kimberly Gintar, gifted by Julie (BeardieLove)
    -Bristol Hat by Amy Christoffers, gifted by Brian (briandavid918)
Neighborhood Fiber Company Rustic Fingering in Charles Center
won a skein of Malabrigo Rasta in Paris Night colorway from www.mryarn.com
jumbo needles!
bag from The Ploverbird etsy shop


Fit to Flatter class with Amy Herzog at Fibre Space


Beatnik KAL going though January 10th. Tag with TurkeyBeatnikKAL
prizes:  
-  Dyeabolical Strong Arm Skinny in the ‘I Love Rock N Roll’ colorway, donated by Megan (justrunknit)
-  any pattern of your choice giftable on Ravelry
-chart keeper donated by Allison

Monday, December 3, 2012

Episode 47: Bad at Talking Emotions






Whatcha Finish?

Jerry the Musical Monkey by Rebecca Danger

Whatcha Makin?
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks
Beatnik
For Good hat with Tempted Good Girl Dreamy held doubled

Whatcha get?
RAP:  Women’s Aran sweater from Blue Sky Alpacas, gifted by Natalie (coolwaterhotsun) of the ArtScienceNatureKnit podcast (watch her podcast and awesome rap!)
Christmas Trio by Miss Aine Designs, gifted from kattepus
Crosswords at the Coffee Shop by Karrie Steinmetz, gifted by Cindy (cinnymom)
Burrard by Glenna C. from knitabulls
Raw Honey Mitts by Alicia Plum, from craftypepper

Beatnik KAL going though January 10th. Tag with TurkeyBeatnikKAL
prizes:  
-  Dyeabolical Strong Arm Skinny in the ‘I Love Rock N Roll’ colorway, donated by Megan (justrunknit)
-  any pattern of your choice giftable on Ravelry
-chart keeper donated by Allison

knitting vigil for Karrie on Saturday, time TBA, check her Rav board (thanks yarn-yakker for the info)

Monday, November 26, 2012

Episode 46: Finally Socially Acceptable to do "Christmas"







Whatcha Finish?
Simple Baby Cap 1 by Susan B Anderson, size 7 needles

Whatcha Makin?
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks
Jerry the Musical Monkey by Rebecca Danger
Beatnik

Whatcha get?
Fibre Space Black Friday
balsam fir for owl puff gifts from The Herbal Nook

Beatnik KAL officially starting on Thanksgiving-January 10th. Tag with TurkeyBeatnikKAL

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Episode 45: Is My Dog Alive?








Whatcha Finish?

Roz sock for Kyle
Beatnik swatch

Whatcha Makin?
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks
Jerry the Musical Monkey by Rebecca Danger
Simple Baby Cap 1 by Susan B Anderson, size 7 needles

Whatcha Spin?
Unwind SW Merino in Boysenberry, 235 yards 2-ply

Whatcha get?
For Good hat by Megan Williams, KAL going until Dec. 31

Beatnik KAL officially starting on Thanksgiving-January 10th. Tag with TurkeyBeatnikKAL, and join the VKN on Sunday at 8pm EST!

Monday, November 12, 2012

Episode 44: Single Parenting



Whatcha Finish?
Slouchy Copy Cat Hat by Terra Jamieson- cast on 96 stitches

Whatcha Makin?
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks
striped Loop scarf- Valley Yarns Amherst in Oatmeal, striped with a Loop batt on size 8 needles

Beatnik KAL officially starting on Thanksgiving-January 10th

Monday, November 5, 2012

Episode 43: A Wee Sweater Break



Whatcha Finish?
Aidez cardigan by Cirilia Rose- size 10 needles, Cascade Eco #8049
Honey headband: Shalimar Yarn Breathless in Wisteria, held doubled, size 7 needles, 86 stitches

Whatcha Makin?
Slouchy Copy Cat Hat by Terra Jamieson- ripping out, re-casting on with wider band
xmas socks: Lollipop Yarns FaLaLaLaLa, size 0s (2.0mm), toe up afterthought heel socks


Beatnik KAL officially starting on November 20th-January 10th