Episode 17

Today's episode's segments are: Lessons I'm Learning, Final Exam, and Journal Entries. I have quite a few finished socks to show you, including the beautiful RoRo Socks! I also have a plan to take down Mommy Needs Yarn. I need your help! I have a couple of prizes to give away as well.


Lessons I'm Learning
Tina's Skirt by Tina Marrin
Iris Mystery Shawl by Natascha Vogele
Rhombus Sock by Cookie A
August Mystery Socks by Knitting Like Crazy


Final Exam
Gush by Yarnissima
Toe Up Tomatoes by Cat Bordhi
RoRo Socks by Rachel Maurer
Lexington Waves Necklaces by Amy Fowler


Journal Entries
Sock Sniper
Tour de Sock--let me know if you want to make up a team by visiting my Ravelry group
Podcaster's Challenge & Mother Bear Project

Episode 16 ~Another Week, Another Dirty Sock~

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Anyone want to do a skirt KAL? Watch this week's episode for details. I also discuss a cute new vlog I've been watching. I introduce a new heel by Cat Borhdi, and of course show off my socks. I finished Keira's bookbag, but it didn't really turn out as planned!

Lessons
Iris Mystery KAL by Krayzee Kitty in Best Foot Forward/Fruit Salad colorway on size 6/4.0mm needles

GUSH by Yarnissima in Sandy's Palette on size 3/3.25mm needles

Mario Blanket by Russ McCallister on size i/5mm hook
tutorial by: Attic 24

Catnip Socks by Wendy Johnson with Paton's Stretch Socks/Kelp colorway on size 2/2/25mm

Toe Up Socks by Liat m Gat with Paton's Stretch Socks/Taffy BonBon Caramel colorway on size 3/3.25mm
Cat's Sweet Tomato Heel Socks Tutorial


Final Exam
3o Hour Socks
Keira's BookBag


My New Friends
Knitbits Vlog


Journal Entries
Come to the Ravelry board and tell me what you think about a skirt KAL!

Don't forget to sign up for the Tour de Sock and Sock Sniper Challenges on 8/1

Episode 15

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Socks, Socks, Socks! I show y'all my first two socks for the 52 pair plunge. I also talk about 2 fun sock knitting contests coming up this Fall. Of course, I have way too many works in progress, but that is part of the fun of knitting!

Lessons I'm Learning
Iris Mystery KAL in Best Foot Forward, Fruit Salad. It is made with size 6/4mm needles.

Gush by Yanrissima in Sandy's Palette. It is made with size 3/3.25mm needles.

Mario Blanket by Russ McAllister in Red Heart Super Saver on size I/5mm hook.

RoRo Socks by Rachel Maurer with Yarn Bee Walk Away, Footsy with size 1/2.25 mm needles.

Grrlfriend Market Bag by Laura Spradin in Lily's Sugar n Cream with size 7/4.0 mm needles.

Favorite Scarf Ever by Lisa Bruce on size 10/6.0mm needles.


Final Exam
Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning in Opal Cotton with size 2/2.75 mm needles.

Two at a Time Toe Up by Liat Gat in Knit Picks Felici, Boardwalk with size 1/2.25 needles.

Souvenirs
French Press Slippers by Melynda Bernardi
Regia magazin classics No. 43 PG III


Journal Entries
Tour de Sock (register 8/1)
Sock Sniper (also register 8/1)
Podcaster Challenge (starts 9/2)

Episode 14

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This was the week of signing up for everything. I'm doing the Iris Mystery Shawl, Tour de Fleece, and the 52 Pair Plunge, which includes 2 different socks for the Sock Knitter's Anonymous group. I only have 2 measly finished objects, but there will be many more next time since I have about a zillion works in progress. I also have a couple of podcast recommendations.


Show Notes:
Lessons I'm Learning/Works InProgress:
IRIS Mystery KAL Goddess of the Rainbow Shawl by Natascha Vogele made with Best Foot Forward, Fruit Salad Colorway on size 6/4mm Needles
*Thank you to Moa for gifting me the pattern!!

Mario Blanket by Russ McAllister made with Red Heart Super Saver Solids on a Size I/5.5mm hook.

Concentric Socks by Carissa Browning in Opal Cotton, some German colorway! on size 2/2.75mm Needles

Gush by Yarnissima in Sandy's Palette handspun on Size 3/3.25mm Needles


RoRo Socks by Rachel Maurer on Size 1/2.25 mm Needles with Yarn Bee Walk Away in the Footsy Colorway


Girlfriend Market Bag by Laura Spradlin made with Lily's Sugar n Cream Stripes on Size 7/4.0 mm Needles


And, I mentioned but didn't show Favorite Scarf Ever by Lisa Bruce.


Final Exam/Finished Objects:
My Rainbow Entrelac Headband.

My version of Nicholas' Sweater.

Two Kates Project Bag


My New Friends/Podcast Recommendations:
Never Not Knitting

BritKnitsVidCast

Episode 10

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I have new headings! Also, not knitting related, but I have show y'all an easy DIY iPhone cradle!

Lessons I'm Learning:

* Big Boss Man Socks by Rebecca Mercier made in Zitron Trekking Hand Art on

2.25 mm/size 1 needle

* Chinese Waves Dishcloth by Maggie's Rags made in Lily's Sugar n Cream on

4mm/size 4 needle

Final Exam:

* Grandma from KnitDishclothCorner made in Lily's Sugar n Cream on

4mm/size 4 needle

* Felted Couch Cushion Cover from Paton's Felted Cable Bag Pattern made in Stitch Nation Full O Sheep (Clementine) on 6mm/size 10 needle

(I said I cast on 136, but I really cast on 120...no wonder I don't teach math anymore....)

* Flutterby Socks based on a pattern by Shannon Robalino on

3.25 mm/size 3 needle

Phone Call Home:

* RoRo Socks by Rachel Maurer

* Alice in Wonderland Sock Club from The Unique Sheep

My New Fiber Friends:

* Joanie from ArieThornBirdKnits

* Danielle from Knitting Up a Storm

* Wendy and Sheila from Kint1HeartToo

Journal Entries:

* Iphone Cradle

Episode 8: The Anniversary of the Eiffel Tower

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Welcome to Episode 8! Lots of works in progress, a few finished objects, and little bit of babbling about not having a job...

** Unfortunately, iMovie did not like my video much this week. It is skipping, and I can't fix it. I think I have fixed the problem for next week, but until then.... Sorry. **

The dishcloth that I made this week is Hob Nail Dish/Wash Cloth by Hakucho, which is the same designer as the Circle Dishcloth that I frogged last week (I will make it one day!). Beautiful patterns--check them out!

My felting project is an adaptation from Felted Cable Bag #143. I cast on 150 and did *Pattern A, knit (purl) 18, Pattern B* three times. I worked 110 rows, which turned out to be a little short, but more on that next week! (Live and learn--that's what I'm all about!)


Special thank you to my itunes reviewers: Didomum, Knitamaniac, and LexNulla. I truly appreciate your support!!

Episode 6: Barbie's Birthday

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In this episode, you'll see some FOs, some WIPs, and a couple of reviews: The Knitter's Book of Yarn and the French film Tell No One. I also bragged about a present from one of my viewers!

Show Notes:

FOs

Ipod carrier--by me.

Mystery Socks Family Jewels by Wendy Gaal

Basic toe up Socks by Liat Gat

WIPs

Big Boss Man Socks by Rebecca Mercier made with Kiruna 515.

Flutter-by-Socks by Shannon Robaline made with Happy Feet #20.

Mystery Felted Purse thingy!

Presents
French Vanilla Sheep
Magnetic Row Counters

Review

The Knitter's Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes

Tell No One

All the Details...

Okay. I think I'm set up on itunes! . I also set up a Ravelry group, I think. I'm not sure if I did any or all of it correctly, but I've tried! Anything else I should do?