Ep. 80 - A Boy After My Own Heart [ 44:23 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 642

Intro/Announcements: After another long break – I’m back!Knitting:WIPs: Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. Nearly finished with the second sock. Need to spend some time on this…maybe it will end up as a Valentine’s gift. It only took 9 months! Log Cabin Blanket – using various colors of Lion Brand Wool Ease. So brainless, so fun!SewingPlanning on sewing a lot of my wardrobe for…

Ep. 79 - Edinburgh Grunge Style Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 1084

KnittingWIP: Flixton Tee – my design using KnitPicks Shine Sport in the Reef colorway. At the armhole separation….yay!SewingWIPs: Butterick 6169 – Moto Jacket. Working on the muslin test-fit…so far so good. Up next sleeves!Mentioned: Vogue 8956 – Outlander inspired wrap skirt. Will make this out of a herringbone suiting. Vogue 9037 – Jacket. McCall’s 6992 – raglan pullover. I found an awesome sweater knit for this! MP448 (listed on the website as M7215) – pirate costume for Jimbo…

Ep. 78 - Six Months Later [ 50:58 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 961

Intro/Announcements: Sorry about the long break – I should be back to a normal recording schedule now. Everyone’s back to school/work and we had a fun summer vacation.Knitting:WIP: Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. This is my third attempt at getting the fit right and I finally did it! It was originally meant as a birthday present (May) but maybe it’ll end up as a…

Ep. 77 - Things and Life and Happenings Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 760

Intro/Announcements: I’ve been super busy with an Auction Fundraiser for my son’s Autism Preschool…must learn to delegate!Knitting:Borrowing the #wipknitdown2015 from the Stockinette Zombies…I want to complete 2-3 WIPs before I can cast on a new project.WIP: Julissa Pullover by Vanessa Smith – using Knit Picks Swish Worsted Bare dyed with Black Cherry Koolaid, US 7. My gauge was off so I’m knitting the X-Large size in order to end up…

Ep. 76 - A Fancy Way to Wear It [ 37:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 830

Intro/Announcements: In Memory of Mom: 1958-2015 Craft room storage updates and a mini tourKnitting:Borrowing the #wipknitdown2015 from the Stockinette Zombies…I want to complete 2-3 WIPs before I can cast on a new project.FOs: Hitchhiker Shawl by Martina Behm – Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Balaclana. Using US 4. Awesome, even though I only got 39 teeth. Endless Braid Winter Ear Warmer by Elisa McLaughlin – Red Barn Yarn, Llama & Raw Silk in “Hot Pink…

Ep. 75 - Hi Einstein, Bye Einstein! [ 26:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 785

Intro/Announcements: It’s been a long time! I’ve missed you guys!Knitting:FO: Einstein Illusion by Steve Plummer – Knit Picks Brava Sport in White and Black using US 2. Finished and it’s awesome!WIP: Hitchhiker Shawl by Martina Behm – Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Balaclana. Using US 4. Loving this, but won’t have enough yarn to make all 42 teeth.SewingFOs: Christmas Pajamas Burt and Ernies BeddingWIPs: I’m making a formal gown for…

Ep. 74 - Who Doesn't Horde Stash?!? [ 37:20 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 1505

Intro/Announcements: Getting ready for the Holidays!Knitting:WIPs: Einstein Illusion by Steve Plummer – Knit Picks Brava Sport in White and Black using US 2. Hopefully I’ll have enjough yarn to finish…and time! I’ll have to drop down a few rows to fix a dropped stitch. Hitchhiker Shawl by Martina Behm – Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Balaclana. Using US 4. Loving this, but won’t have enough yarn to make all 42 teeth. Prep for Julissa Pullover…

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…