Ep. 83 - Ruthlessly Culled [ 35:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 2831

Intro/Announcements: Finally able to have some fun outside! PECS food binders for the boys. Bullet Journal!Knitting:WIPs: Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief – using MadelineTosh Pashmina in the Penumbra colorway, US4 needles. Removed the beads and am nearly finished. Now for some yarn chicken! My Striped Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Arc en Ciel (rainbow) colorway, and the “Double Gusset on Toe Up Sock Pattern.” I’ll have to rip back to the gusset and…

Ep. 82 - Wouldn't That be the Dream? [ 56:01 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 930

Intro/Announcements: We are back from vacation! It was super fun, but it’s nice to be home. Bullet Journal – still trying out new things.Knitting:FO: Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. Love the finished product!WIPs: Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief – using MadelineTosh Pashmina in the Penumbra colorway, 2/0 beads, and US4 needles. Left the pattern at home so didn’t get to work on it…

I’ve only got a few days left before we leave for our cruise (cue cheers!), so today was meant to be a sew-a-thon, but only one thing got done. This top took a lot longer to put together than I thought it would, mostly because the fabric required that I take everything a bit slower and I was super slow with all the hand stitching. But, in the end, I love it!I had originally purchased Vogue…

Ep. 81 - I'm a Genius, I'm Amazing [ 40:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 663

Intro/Announcements: The boy’s are keeping me busy as usual. I’ve started a Bullet Journal, and so far, I love it! I’ll be helping with Cub Scouts this month. It sounds like a lot of fun!Knitting:WIPs: Troy’s Socks – using Biscotte & Cie Felix in the Plume de paon (peacock feather) colorway. Only one heel to go!Vacation Knitting Plans I’m planning to make The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief. Possibly out of…

Ep. 80 - A Boy After My Own Heart [ 44:23 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Downloads 656

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 1103

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 978

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 778

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 842

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 799

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 1605

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…