Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Episode 47 - Silly Sound Show

Sorry for all of the added sound effects today! We had a slightly different location and it had a few complications!


Show notes will be a bit more delayed, the beginning of the school year is kicking my tail!!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Episode 46 - No Startitis Here!

Welcome back!

Thank you for watching today's episode!


Book Review: Unique Feet - Mens Socks! These patterns are great for any gender and come in a variety of sizes and skill set. Several patterns are perfect for beginners and there are even some scary advanced ones too. :) (If you haven't seen the knee high colorwork socks make sure you check them out!)


My Etsy Shop: Spun Sheepy


Finished Objects

Handspun
Shop: Highland Handmades
Blend: Superwash Merino
Colorway: Fruit Drinks

Shawlette
Pattern: Magrathea by Martina Behm
Yarn: Plymouth Happy Feet in Color 18
Needles: Size 5 US

Works in Progress

Handspun
Shop: Gale's Art  (P.S. They have the color on a different base if you're interested!)
Blend: Polwarth/Silk 85/15
Colorway: Proud Peacock

Hat
Pattern: Sockhead hat by Kelly McClure
Yarn: Another Crafty Girl - Strong Base
Colorway: Mona Lisa (Part of the 2 Crafty Girls Yarn Club)
Needles: Size 2 US

Shawl
Pattern: Summers at Scarritt Bennett by Penny Schumers
Yarn: Desert Vista Dyeworks  - Voir
Colorway: Summer at Scarritt Bennett
Needles: Size 7 US and Size 3 US

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Episode 45 - Distracted

Thanks for watching!

 

Finished Objects

Handspun
Shop: Highland Handmades
Blend: 100% BFL (75% Ecru - 25% Black)
Colorway: Brown Eyed Susan, Tiger Lily and Contemplate (I didn't remember the colors but found a post where Heather listed them on Instagram! Yay for happy surprises!)
Yardage: 490 yards

For more details on how the fiber was split and spun up see Episode 42!

Socks
Pattern: The Secret Fan by Adrienne Fong
Yarn: Creatively Dyed - Calypso Base - Lady Colorway
Needles: Size 0 US - 2 mm

Works in Progress

Handspun
Shop: Highland Handmades
Blend: Superwash Merino
Colorway: Fruit Drinks

Shawlette
Pattern: Magrathea by Martina Behm
Yarn: Plymouth Happy Feet in Color 18
Needles: Size 5 US

Stash

Fiber
Shop: Gale's Art (I will warn you.. clicking on that link may lead to a lack of money in your bank account... I speak from experience.)
Blend: Blueface Swirl (More BFL!)
Colorway: Misty

Turkish Spindle
Shop: Subterranean Woodworks

Supported Spindle
Shop: Deerfield Creations