Friday, March 26, 2010

Episode 21: Diet

Garter Stitch Section

Sponsors:
Greenberry House, Knit Fit Knitting, www.HandPaintedSocks.com, What's Needlin' Ewe

Segments:
On and off the needles and hooks
On and off the wheels
In the Queue
KAL
Etsy finds
Events/Announcements
Reviews
Stash enhancement


What's on the needles and hooks
Leslie:
Larkspur Wrap Sweater - Blocked!
Oatmeal Cardigan - a little progress on sleeve
Old Shale Shawl in Wolle's Creation's yarn for KAL
More pictures of other projects discussed in the podcast at Leslie's blog. More details available at Greenberry's Ravelry page.

Natalie:
Brooks' Easter Sweater
Land and Sea Play set
Pictures and projects at Natalie's blog. Other details available at KnitFitKnitter's Ravelry page.

Finished, NOTHING!

On and off the wheel
Leslie:
Black Angora - on
Fuschia mohair from Sherry Geiser; three skeins plied and then two more skeins plied with Bransonas hand dyed silk from Sedalia – off

Natalie:
Gales Art Crayonbox 4 oz merino On

KAL
Old Shale Shawl by Evelyn Clark from Interweave Press Knitting Traditions. Also appeared in Piecework Jan/Feb 2005. Available as a download from the designer's web site. Start date: March 8, 2010. Finish date: April 4, 2010, Easter Sunday. If anyone is interested in donating prizes please contact us!

Queued
Natalie:
Shawls, shawls, shawls!
Knitty

Events/Announcments
New Knitty is up!
Crown Mountain Farms sale until the 31st! $16.50 SW Merino roving!!!
Socks in the City Deadline April 1st!
Thistle Cove Farm on April 10 for Sheep Shearing Day
Stitches South April 24th
MSW May 1st
Sedalia
Carolina Fiber Fest

Etsy Finds
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Crafttastrophe Shoes!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnwench - Falklands lovely roving
http://www.etsy.com/shop/weeones - dog breed stitch markers
http://www.etsy.com/shop/RoseKnits?section_id=6116279 – Rose Knits Bags

Reviews
Interweave Crochet Spring 2010
Barkaknit Podcast
KIPing It Real Podcast
Knitajourney Podcast (All podcasts are on iTunes)

Stash Enhancement
Knit Fit Knitting Mad Hatter Jazzy
Sedalia Bag from Cafe Press.com
Ravelry Buttons

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Our Sponsors:

Knit Fit Knitting
What's Needlin' Ewe?
Greenberry House
Handpainted Socks

Friday, March 12, 2010

Episode 20: Missing Out



Sponsored by Greenberry House, Knit Fit Knitting and What's Needlin' Ewe.

Segments include:

1. On the needles
2. On the wheels
3. Finished!
4. KAL
5. In the queue
6. Etsy Finds
7. Stash Enhancement
8. Reviews
9. Events

1. Natalie's On the Needles:
Pictures and projects at Natalie's blog. Other details available at KnitFitKnitter's Ravelry page.
Brooks and Parker's Easter Sweaters
GAA
Dishcloth blanket
Tons of Secret Socks

2.Natalie's On the Wheels
Gales Art

1. Leslie's On the Hook and Needles:
More pictures of other projects discussed in the podcast at Leslie's blog. More details available at Greenberry's Ravelry page.
Larkspur Wrap Sweater is resting right now, waiting for warmer weather for blocking.
Oatmeal Cardigan in handspun Corriedale

2. Leslie's On the Wheel
Spinning 300 yards pure black angora for special order
Plying 2.5 pounds of CVM singles

3. Finished!
Natalie: Miss Babs in Iris sock Yarn

4. KAL
Old Shale Shawl by Evelyn Clark from Interweave Press Knitting Traditions. Also appeared in Piecework Jan/Feb 2005. Available as a download from the designer's web site. Start date: March 8, 2010. Finish date: April 4, 2010, Easter Sunday. If anyone is interested in donating prizes please contact us!

5. Natalie's In the Queue
A lot of cardigans
Afghans and pillows
Handtowels
Shawls
Yarnissima

5. Leslie's In the Queue
Alex's Mittens by Rebekkah Kerner

6. Etsy Finds
Miss Purl (stitch marker club)
Bad Amy Knits
UrbnGypZ

7. Stash Enhancement
Sunbeam Salad Spinner
Merino/silk hand painted roving by David Simpson
Hand dyed mohair batt by Sherry Geisler of Rock Creek, West Virginia
Mystery Wool
Goodie bag

9. Events
Maryland sheep and wool
KY wool fest
Carolina Fiber frolic
Sedalia

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Our Sponsors:

Knit Fit Knitting
What's Needlin' Ewe?
Greenberry House

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Episode18: Fail



Sponsored by Greenberry House, Knit Fit Knitting and What's Needlin' Ewe.

Segments include:
1.On and off the Needles and Hooks
2.In the Queue
3.On the Wheels
4.Indie find of the week
5.Events
6.Reviews
7.Stash Enhancement

I. Natalie's On and off the Needles:
Pictures and projects at Natalie's blog. Other details available at KnitFitKnitter's Ravelry page.
Ravelympics knitting and a baby blanket

I. Leslie's On the Hook and Needles:
More pictures of other projects discussed in the podcast at Leslie's blog. More details available at Greenberry's Ravelry page.
Every Way Wrap and Ravelympics spinning

V.Events
Ravelympics; Team Sasquatch, Feb 12th,
Spinning Guild Spin-In at What's Needling Ewe, Sunday, February 21 from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Maryland sheep and wool
KY wool fest
Carolina Fiber frolic
Sedalia

NEW! Knit-a-long
Old Shale Shawl by Evelyn Clark from Interweave Press Knitting Traditions. Also appeared in Piecework Jan/Feb 2005. Available as a download from the designer's web site. Knit-a-long to start on March 8, 2010. More details in the next podcast!

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Our Sponsors:

Knit Fit Knitting
What's Needlin' Ewe?
Greenberry House

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Episode 17: Bad Mojo



Sponsored by Greenberry House, Knit Fit Knitting, What's Needlin' Ewe.

Segments include:
1.On and off the Needles and Hooks
2.In the Queue
3.On the Wheels
4.Indie find of the week
5.Events
6.Reviews
7.Stash Enhancement

I. Natalie's On the Needles:
More pictures and projects at Natalie's blog. Other details available at KnitFitKnitter's Ravelry page.

Wicked in Malabrigo
Pod socks II- Opal
Square 22 Cascade Dolce
Out of the Box Jacket- Plymouth Judo
Hap Blanket- Plymouth Jeanie
My Vampire Boyfriend- Plymouth Happy Feet
Ishbel- ArtYarns beaded sequins

Natalie's Off the Needles:
Robbie the Radiant Robot
KawKawesque

II. Natalie's In the Queue
Ripple blanket, crochet
Sheep sweater
Brooks and Parker matching Easter sweaters

III.Natalie's On the Wheels
Gales Art Autumn Fire (sock)
Miss Babs (sock)

I. Leslie's On the Hook and Needles:
More pictures of other projects discussed in the podcast at Leslie's blog. More details available at Greenberry's Ravelry page.
Larkspur Wrap Sweater is resting right now, waiting for warmer weather for blocking.
Every Way Wrap by Okim Park from Interweave Knits Fall 2009 in handspun Corriedale wool.

Leslie's Off the Needles
Yo! Drop It! Scarf by Ellen R. Margulies from Stitch 'n Bitch Nation

II. Leslie's In the Queue
Spinning 7 pound CVM fleece for Ravelympics

III. Leslie's On the Wheel
Spinning 300 yards pure black angora for special order

Leslie's Off the Wheel
Mystery Batt from Still River Mill

IV.Indie Find of the Week
Tri Coterie http://www.facebook.com/l/c4ffd;www.etsy.com/shop/Tricoterie?page=1
Loop http://www.etsy.com/shop/loop
Turtle Purl http://www.etsy.com/shop/turtlepurl

V.Events
Ravelympics; Team Sasquatch, Feb 12th,
Spinning Guild Spin-In at What's Needling Ewe, Sunday, February 21 from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Maryland sheep and wool
KY wool fest
Carolina Fiber frolic
Sedalia

VII.Reviews
Knitting Traditions

VIII.Stash Enhancement
Miss Babs Woodland Viola
Iris BFL
Blue Moon puck's mischief
Yarn Pirate Booty Club














Sunday, January 31, 2010

Episode 16: The Wheels Keep on Spinning


We had special company this week!

Sponsored by Greenberry House, Knit Fit Knitting and What's Needlin' Ewe.

Segments include:
1.On and off the Needles and Hooks
2.In the Queue
3.On the Wheels
4.Indie find of the week
5.Events
6.Reviews
7.Stash Enhancement

I. Natalie's On the Needles:
More pictures and projects at Natalie's blog. Other details available at KnitFitKnitter's Ravelry page.
Wicked in Malabrigo
Pod socks II
Robbie the Radiant Robot
Hap Blanket
Fiddlehead Mittens

Off the Needles:
1 sock

II. Natalie's In the Queue:
Spining for the Oatmeal Cardigan in the latest Spin Off


III.Natalie's On the Wheels
More sock yarn


I. Leslie's On the Hook and Needles:
More pictures of other projects discussed in the podcast at Leslie's blog. More details available at Greenberry's Ravelry page.
Larkspur Wrap Sweater by Ellen Gormley

Leslie's Off the Needles
Tweed Hat by Kristen TenDyke in Interweave Knits Accessories 2009 in FoxFire Holler Farm Yarn

II. Leslie's In the Queue
Spinning 300 yards pure black angora for special order
Spinning 7 pound CVM fleece for Ravelympics
Every Way Wrap

III. Leslie's On the Wheel
Mystery Batt from Still River Mill



IV.Indie Find of the Week
Scary Merry

V.Events
Ravelympics; Team Sasquatch, Feb 12th...watch the countdown!

VII.Reviews
Productive Spindling

VIII.Stash Enhancement
Once in a Blue Moon

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Our Sponsors:

Knit Fit Knitting
What's Needlin' Ewe?
Greenberry House




Friday, January 22, 2010

Episode 15: Hat Heads

Sponsored by Greenberry House, Knit Fit Knitting and What's Needlin' Ewe.

Segments include:
1.Special guest intro
2.On and off the Needles and Hooks
3.In the Queue
4.On the Wheels
5.An interview
6.Indie find of the week
7.Events
8.Reviews
9.Stash Enhancement

Our Special Guests this week: Nancy and Christy from Spin A Yarn in West Jefferson, North Carolina.

I. Natalie's On the Needles:
More pictures and projects at Natalie's blog. Other details available at KnitFitKnitter's Ravelry page.
Wicked in Malabrigo
Pod socks II
Square 14 GAA

Off the Needles:
Nutmeg
Beanie
Family of Hats
Pod socks

II. Natalie's In the Queue
Spining for the Oatmeal Cardigan in the latest Spin Off

III.Natalie's On the Wheels
Nothing!

I. Leslie's On the Hook and Needles:
More pictures of other projects discussed in the podcast at Leslie's blog. More details available at Greenberry's Ravelry page.
Larkspur Wrap Sweater with Woolybuns hand painted yarn
Tahoe Hat from Spin-Off Winter 2009

Leslie's Off the Needles
Tweed Hat in FoxFire Holler Farm Yarn

III. Leslie's On the Wheel
Mystery Batt from Still River Mill

Leslie's Off the Wheel
Two ply wool yarn in green and gold spun from Linda Akers hand painted roving.

IV.Indie Find of the Week
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DarriellesClayArt?section_id=5932755
http://www.etsy.com/shop/paperandyarn
http://www.etsy.com/shop/alltheprettyfibers

V.Events
Ravelympics; Team Sasquatch, Feb 12th

VII.Reviews
Productive Spindling
Addi Clicks available at What's Needlin' Ewe and Spin A Yarn

VIII.Stash Enhancement
Knit Picks land and sea.

Other Links mentioned:

Blue Ridge Yarns

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Our Sponsors:

Knit Fit Knitting
What's Needlin' Ewe?
Greenberry House

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Episode 14: A Blah Week


Monday, January 11, 2010


Sponsored by Greenberry House, Knit Fit Knitting, Whats Needlin' Ewe.
Segments include:
1.On and off the Needles and Hooks
2.In the Queue
3.On the Wheels
4.Indie find of the week
5.Events
6.Reviews


I. Natalie's On the Needles:
More pictures and projects at Natalie's blog. Other details available at KnitFitKnitter's Ravelry page.
Wicked in Malabrigo
Pod socks

Natalie's Off the Needles:
Hudson hat
Furry Scarf
Square 13 GAA

II. Natalie's In the Queue
Spinning for the Oatmeal Cardigan in latest Spin Off

III. Natalie's On the Wheels
Gales Art www.galesart.com
Plyed and done!

I. Leslie's On the Hook and Needles:
More pictures of other projects discussed in the podcast at Leslie's blog. More details available at Greenberry's Ravelry page.
Larkspur Wrap Sweater with Woolybuns hand painted yarn
Tweed Hat in FoxFire Holler Farm Yarn

II. Leslie's In the Queue
Clun Forest Set

III. Leslie's On and Off the Wheel

On - Small amount of local wool roving dyed by Linda Akers purchased at http://www.coffeebuythebook.com

Off - finished Navajo plying Jelly Beans roving from Fiber Monster

IV.Indie Finds of the Week
http://www.etsy.com/shop/silversunalpacas
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpunRightRound
http://blondechicken.etsy.com

V.Events
Ravelympics: Team Sasquatch, Feb 12th
Spinning Guild @ What's Needlin' Ewe

VII.Reviews
Productive Spindling
Patons Monkey Business
Fiber Monster Roving

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Our Sponsors:

Knit Fit Knitting
What's Needlin' Ewe?
Greenberry House