...Knitting Up A Storm: March 2015

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

KUAS Podcast: Episode 7- the toddler who video-bombed

SHOW NOTES

WIPS
Abrianna by Berroco

SPINNING
“Midnight Tides” sport and worsted weight yarn, approx. 670 yds, 2-ply
WIP- Pink and multicolored yarn, 2-ply

STASH ENHANCEMENTS:
Frabjous Fibers Hand-dyed Blue Faced Leicester “Daffidil” roving, 4 oz.
Opal Sweet2 & Spicy2 yarn Rotkohl, fingering weight; Partie 1000
Eucalan’s No-Rinse Wool Wash samples in “Grapefruit” and “Eucalyptus” for gifts

HOT IN THE MOMENT:
Twinnings Pumpkin Spice Chai
Better Homes & Garden “Vanilla Cedar Glow” candle

WIP: Abrianna

670 yds of "Midnight Tides" 2-ply sport-worsted weight handspun yarn.

New dress at a party smile.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

KUAS Podcast: Episode 6- An Irish Quickie

Note: I have extended the give-away until 12pm (CT) 3/18.

KUAS Podcast Episode 6: "An Irish Quickie"

SHOW NOTES

WIPS:

Office Socks by Anna Maliszewski

Shades of Gray Shawl by Anna Maliszewski

Abrianna by Berroco

Spinning: Midnight Tide double-ply yarn (worsted weight)

Hot in the Moment: Teavana's "Mahaja Chai Oolong"

Stash Enhancement: Classic Elite's Montera Yarn, 6 skeins

Bookworming: Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

KUAS Podcast: Episode 5- Spring is Here!

PODCAST SHOW NOTES:

FO:
Bohemian Inspired Woven Cowl for Leah
15'' Schacht Cricket Weaving Loom

WIP:
Office Socks by Anna Maliszewski

Spinning:
430 yds of "Midnight Tide" worsted weight yarn, 2-ply, merino wool
49 yds of "Merriment" worsted weight yarn, single ply, merino

Knitter's Review:
Boye's Yardage Counter: 3 of 5 stars
Pros: easy to use, inexpensive, "mostly" accurate
Cons: needs a better suction, produces an annoying squeaking noise

Bohemian Inspired Cowl for Leah

Shades of Gray Shawl by Anna Maliszewski


Wrap-less Short Row Shaping


"Merriment" single-ply yarn, merino wool, 49 yds

"Midnight Tides" Roving, 8oz.

Two skeins, 430 yards spun so far. Worsted weight (more or less).

I am SMITTEN. Yum, yum, yum. It makes me want to spin more! (Oh, wait, I have to! I still have 73g left to spin up of this, for a total of about 700 yds when everything is said and done.)

If you have enjoyed the podcast and such, please go to Youtube and "like," "share," and/or "comment" to spread the goodness. :) Many thanks!

Oh, and by the way...I just found out that on March 9th, my Thrummed Rainbow Mitts were featured as a favorite on Craftster.org. Sweet!