Thursday, March 21, 2013

Episode 60: Sailing Away






Whatcha Finish?
Vanilla Bean Socks out of Vesper Pansies at the Phipps and Canon Hand Dyes Jane for the heel and toe, size 1 (2.25). Shadow short rows vs. no wrap, no gap short rows


Inglenook Fibers February batt- split in half to preserve colors, woolen spun, a bit rustic


Whatcha Making?
Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Leuder in ACG Strong Sock Gamut. 60 stitches on size 1.5s
Crooked Paths hat by Melissa LaBarre in Fibernymph Bona Fide Silver Lining. Alternate cable cast on. Thank you Julie (Beardieknits)!


Whatcha Get?
Fibernymph Bona Fide in Silver Lining
Fibernymph Bounce Inversibles: Aqua and Silver
Shalimar Breathless OOAK
Ball and Skein Sophia in Cinder
Ball and Skein Willoughby in Emerald
Vesper Monet’s Garden

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Episode 59: I'm a Needle Addict



Whatcha Making?
Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier out of Malabrigo Arroyo in Plomo, size 6 needles
Vanilla Bean Socks out of Vesper Pansies at the Phipps and Canon Hand Dyes Jane for the heel and toe, size 1 (2.25). Shadow short rows vs. no wrap, no gap short rows

Whatcha Spinning?
Inglenook Fibers February batt- split in half to preserve colors, woolen spun, a bit rustic

Whatcha Get?
Vesper Joyous
Dyakcraft Heavy Metals
bday present from Michelle (hapi2run)
swift

Pittsburgh Knit and Crochet this weekend

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Episode 58: Snow (Rain) Day, Finally!





Whatcha Making?
Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier out of Malabrigo Arroyo in Plomo
Hitchhiker by Martina Behm in Ladybug Fiber Co. Vineyard at Dusk
Vanilla Bean Socks out of Vesper Pansies at the Phipps
Never Have I Ever...sucked so bad at my own KAL.  Foxhall Gloves by The Rainey Sisters out of handdyed yarn

Whatcha Get?
Inglenook Fibers Club Batt
Woolgatherings Feb club shipment
Plucky Primo Sport in Vanity

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Letterpressing Special!







This week's "episode" is just a short clip of how I've been spending my time. Back to regular episodes next week- with a close up of the finished product. I hope you enjoy!