Sunday, September 15, 2013

Episode 50 - Feels Like Fall

Work is keeping me busy and I do not have time at the moment to update the show notes! I have big plans to get those done this week assuming all goes well!


In the meantime, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask!

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Episode 49 - I've Got The Blues

Thanks for watching! If you have any questions please feel free to send me a message on Ravelry or ask in the group. :)



Spinning Stuff

Spinning FO
Shop: Three Sheep to the Wind
Yardage: 197 yards
Weight: 3oz
Breed: Border/Blue-Faced Leicester

Spinning WIP
Shop: Gale's Art
Color: Proud Peacock
Blend: 85/15 Polwarth/Silk


Non-Spinning Stuff

SSK Shawl
Pattern: Summers at Scarritt Bennett by Penny Schumers
Yarn: Desert Vista Dyeworks in Summers at Scarritt Bennet (Voir Base)
Needles: Size 7 and 3 US

Miss Winkle
Pattern: Miss Winkle by Martina Behm
Yarn: Knit Picks Memories in the Easter colorway
Needles: US 3

Bee Leaf Shawl
Pattern: Bee Leaf Half Pi Shawl by Kimberly Pacini
Yarn: Artsygal Handpaints in Glacier (50/50 Merino/Silk)
Needles: US 4

Cold Mountain
Pattern: Cold Mountain Shawl by Kieran Foley
Yarn: Knit Picks Shadow in the Nocturne Heathers colorway
Needles: US 3

Monday, September 2, 2013

Episode 48 - Do Not Make me get the Spray Bottle!

 

Please go here to help us nominate and vote on Sock Patterns for the current KAL! :)

Finished Objects


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

Works in Progress

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

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