Monday, January 23, 2012

Episode 4: The Show that Almost Wasn't

DISCLAIMER: In this show I refer to the tutorials linked to on the blog as my own - this is NOT the case. All but ONE are made by others.

News:
- Upcoming GIVEAWAY to start once the Ravelry group has reached 75 members. Thanks to stitchinoutloud, a Ravelry pattern up to $8!
- Clare from StudentKnits gave me the HITCHHIKER!!!

What I'm wearing:
- Abstract Rhombus by RoseHiver

Techniques: 
- go listen to Dana & Brittany of Just One More Row - in episode 29 they discuss socks

Book Review:
- Toe Up! Patterns and Worksheets to Whip Your Sock Knitting Into Shape by Chrissy Gardiner

FOs:
- Felicity hat by Wanett Clyde - Manos del Uruguay Wool Clasica in 106, for the Twisted Strands Hat-a-long
- Darkside Cowl by Sarah Fama - Manos del Uruguay Wool Clasica in 106
- Katsura by Judy Sumner from Knitted Socks East and West - Louet Gems Fingering Weight in Cloud Grey

Frogged:
- Bláthnat by Irishgirlieknits

WIPs:
- TGIS by Rose Hiver using Barking Dog Yarns Achilles in New Orleans (Serendipity) for the BDY January Mock
- Seascape Stole by Kieran Foley (ALMOST finished) using Wollmeise in verzaubert
- Hitchhiker by Martina Behm using Chameleon Colorworks Bambino in Figgy Pudding - for The GivingFlower KAL

Soon:
- Lavender Bear's Tea Time KAL for the 198 yards of Heaven shawl by Christy Verity
 - Easy Basic Mitten 105 by Michelle Porter (free on Ravelry) with the rest of my Manos del Uruguay
- update my KnitMeter with January projects

Random:
- signed up for Nerd Wars, hoping to be a Browncoat
- Australian iTunes bleeps out Moonie. Why? There is a place in Queensland called Moonie, so...?

Podcasts mentioned:
- The Giving Flower - video
- High Fiber Diet - audio
- Just One More Row - audio
- LavenderBear's Tea Time Podcast - video
- Knit 1, Heart Too - video
- Studentknits - video
- Twisted Strands - video
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7 comments:

  1. Am I biased---maybe, but I love the "Hitchhiker"--Deb (Shasha)

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    1. Wait until I show it again :) It's getting prettier and prettier! What gorgeous yarn!

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  2. Awesome episode! So pleased you liked the pattern the Hitchiker looks so good :)I am in love with your Rhombus socks really want to knit a Rose Hiver design at some point. Can't believe you knit those socks in 4 days SUPER quick but they look lovely and a good colour choice too really shows the pattern off!TGIS socks love the progress and the yarn is gorgeous. This week I'm officially your sock girl groupy hehe

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    1. hi, it wouldn't let me just post a comment so i am replying to Claire's, i am sure she wont mind :). I LOVE those TGIS socks as well. they are fantastic. I cant believe you knit them so fast. your a star!

      as for the Moonie thing in Australia, i am not really sure maybe because it is a "derogatory" slang name for a member of the unification church. but i only found that out by google. its not a thing here as far as i know

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    2. I've heard through the grapevine that soon Rose will be the designer of a SKA Mystery sock :) And I couldn't ask for a better groupie, HA!

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  3. Hello Maya, I am here via Clare (above). Watched all 4 episodes, and the stitch holder tutorial, very enjoyable. I don't mind crinkly bags, projects and yarn need to be protected. Record when it suits you, I watch as and when I am able. If your episode is ready, fine; if not, I'll have to wait. Looking forward to the finished seascape shawl. An enjoyable theme played at beginning and end of episodes.
    takecare,
    xxxx

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    1. Thanks, Enid! The music is part of a piece by the Dragon Ritual Drummers, a men's drum circle from Niagara Falls. I love them!

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