Ep. 73 - That Wasn't Awkward At All! [ 32:06 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 466

Intro/Announcements: I’ve been reading a lot! I use Overdrive to check out e-books from the library and Goodreads to find new books to read.Knitting: “Sassenach Tam” – Wasabi Hat Pattern by Linda Irving-Bell – Bijou Basin Himalayan Trail, US 1 / 2.25 mm needles. Burnished Leaves Cowl by Chrissy Prange – Bijou Basin Lhasa Wilderness, US 5 needles.SewingFO: Burda Style 01/2010/105 – Fleece Jacket. I added about 3″ in length and used a 26″ zipper…

Ep. 72 - Halloween's the Big Story Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 474

KnittingFOs: Elfi by Eveli Kaur – Plymouth Yarns, Encore Tweed – US 6 and 8 needles. With the pom-pom its perfect!WIPs: A Wee Cowl-ie, Burnished Leaves Cowl by Chrissy Prange – US 5 needles. I think I’ve finally found a great match for this one skein of luxury yarn!Enabling:My Knit Picks order arrived! Here’s what I got and what I plan to make with it… Natural Bare Swish Superwash Worsted – 2 skeins to add the…

Ep. 71 - The Responsible Thing To Do [ 32:39 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 289

Knitting:WIPS: Man Socks, for Troy – plain stockinette socks – using Lion Brand Sock Ease in “Taffy” – US 1 needles. Finished! Elfi by Eveli Kaur – Plymouth Yarns – US 6 and 8 needles. Loving this!Sewing Nearly finishe with my Regency Dress (halloween costume) Using Simplicity 4055 as inspiration but designing my own bodice. Used Depew 7116 for Troy’s Jacket and it came together really well. Troy’s shirt on the other hand was a definate FAIL! I’ll try again…

Ep. 70 - Deep in the Rabbit Hole [ 34:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 332

Intro/Announcements: Giveaway Winner Announced! Mountain Colors, Crazyfoot, in “Birch Tree.”Knitting:WIPS: Man Socks, for Troy – plain stockinette socks – using Lion Brand Sock Ease in “Taffy” – US 1 needles. I have a HO!!!Sewing I disscussed my process on drafting a bodice pattern. The books I used were: Pattern Drafting and Dressmaking by Dorothy Moore and Pattern Making by the Flat Pattern Method by Norma R. Hollen. Regency Dress (halloween costume) Using Simplicity 4055 as inspiration but designing my…

Ep. 69 - I Have a HO!!! [ 17:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 353

Intro/Announcements: Apron Sew-Along + Recipe Swap! August 1 – September 30. Join us in making any apron you’d like. Share your FO and a recipe that you love. If you’d like to contribute to the Pinterest Board, PM me and I’ll add you!Knitting:WIPS: Man Socks, for Troy – plain stockinette socks – using Lion Brand Sock Ease in “Taffy” – US 1 needles. I have a HO!!!Giveaway!Mountain Colors, Crazyfoot, in “Birch Tree.” All you need to…

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Intro/Announcements: Apron Sew-Along + Recipe Swap! August 1 – September 30. Join us in making any apron you’d like. Share your FO and a recipe that you love. If you’d like to contribute to the Pinterest Board, PM me and I’ll add you!Knitting:WIPS: Flixton Tee – my design – using KnitPicks Shine Sport in “Reef.” Had to redo the lace design at the top, but now I’m on a roll! Upside-down Monkey Socks – based on…

Ep. 67 - Bert is Back! [ 29:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 386

Intro/Announcements: Apron Sew-Along + Recipe Swap! August 1 – September 30. Join us in making any apron you’d like. Share your FO and a recipe that you love. If you’d like to contribute to the Pinterest Board, PM me and I’ll add you!Knitting:FO: Seamless Saloma Slippers – by Susan Buzbee and Megan Williams – using KnitPicks Swish Worsted in “Inkwell Tonal” and US 7 needles.WIPS: Sassanach Tam (Wasabi Hat) – by Linda Irving-Bell – using Bijou Basin…

Ep. 66 - Welcome to my Craft Room Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 627

Intro/Announcements: Apron Sew-Along + Recipe Swap! August 1 – September 30. Join us in making any apron you’d like. Share your FO and a recipe that you love. If you’d like to contribute to the Pinterest Board, PM me and I’ll add you!Knitting:WIPS: Upside-down Monkey Socks – based on Monkey Socks by Cookie A. – using Swift Fiber Studios 75/25 BFL/Nylon in “Hidden Depths” – US 0 needles. Sassanach Tam (Wasabi Hat) – by Linda Irving…

Ep. 65 - It Undulates a Little Bit [ 34:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 360

Intro/Announcements: Apron Sew-Along + Recipe Swap! August 1 – September 30. Join us in making any apron you’d like. Share your FO and a recipe that you love. If you’d like to contribute to the Pinterest Board, PM me and I’ll add you!Knitting:WIPS: Upside-down Monkey Socks – based on Monkey Socks by Cookie A. – using Swift Fiber Studios 75/25 BFL/Nylon in “Hidden Depths” – US 0 needles. Oaken Dreams Shawl by Sivia Harding – Mountain…

Ep. 64 - A Demanding Taskmaster [ 39:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 423

Intro/Announcements: Apron Sew-Along + Recipe Swap! August 1 – September 30. Join us in making any apron you’d like. Share your FO and a recipe that you love. If you’d like to contribute to the Pinterest Board, PM me and I’ll add you!Knitting:FO: 25th Street Pullover – my design – Malabrigo Sock in “Ochre” using US 6 and US 3. Needs to be blocked and it will be ready for testing!WIPS: Upside-down Monkey Socks – based…

Ep. 63 - I'm Driving a Spaceship! Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 425

Autism Awareness KAL/CAL with Pen, Hook, and Needles Video-cast is wrapping up! Ends June 30. For more details check out their Ravelry Group or the post in our Ravelry group. Use something bright!Knitting:WIPS: Upside-down Monkey Socks – based on Monkey Socks by Cookie A. – using Swift Fiber Studios 75/25 BFL/Nylon in “Hidden Depths” – US 0 needles. Coming along really well, just started on the patterning. 25th Street Pullover – my design – Malabrigo Sock in “Ochre…

Ep. 62 - Just in Time for Summer [ 33:35 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 516

Intro/Announcements: Autism Awareness KAL/CAL with Pen, Hook, and Needles Video-cast! Starts April 1 and goes to June 30. For more details check out their Ravelry Group or the post in our Ravelry group. Use something bright! Giveaway Winner Announced!!!Knitting:FOs: Cravenleigh Cardigan is ready for purchase on Ravelry! Basic Toe-Up Socks, using Patons Kroy Socks in Blue Striped Ragg and contrasting toe/heel in KP Stroll Tonal in Queen Anne (dyed with Cherry KoolAide).WIPS…