Episode 60: Spinning On and On

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  
Swirl E. Socks for my niece.  

1898 Hat for Brian, with adaptations.  Started in light grey but not enough contrast, so ripped back and used new dark grey  Woolstok.

WIPs:

Walk on the Moon going in slow and steady.  I'm liking the stitch pattern right now.

Stalking:  simple hat patterns to use my new pom.  Also, might I suggest Shilo Weir's new pattern, Tide and Pebble hat.

Acquisitions - Colorful Eclectic, pom, purple sparkle, Woolstok

Spinning Projects - Greenwood Fiberworks BFL/nylon 3-ply intended for socks.  Like the marled, it really turned out unexpected.  Also, dang on dividing into thirds and spinning singles.

Brown alpaca and white wool 2-ply to clear my plying flyer.

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects -  

PPQG had our first meeting of the year, where one of our own members spoke.  So fun.

Block Heads 3 by Moda finished with 42 total blocks.  Added sashing and borders, ready to sandwich and quilt.  

Doing the APQ UFO Challenge for 2021 in hopes of finishing off things that have been languishing for YEARS.  Jan was project #7, which I pulled out and planned a way forward, but did not finish before end of month.  Feb is #2, which is the BH3, so I'm going to work on quilting the BH3 and finishing my #7.

I've ordered a Janome 8200QCPSE!  Everything is slowed down, so probably won't ship until later this month.  I'm not good at waiting.

Plan to Quilt planner by Shannon Gilman Orr at Eva Blakes Makery.  My inner geek is so happy.

Beading some cute hearts and lambs.  Need to find a marketing strategy so I can actually sell some.

On Paper:

Christmas cards turned out great, I think, so I made a few Valentine's Day cards for nearby senior center.

In the Garden: Seed planning!  Need to get out and move some dirt when we get some nice days.

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  
Watching/Listening:  So excited for Resident Alien on SyFy.  Hope it doesn't disappoint.  

Craftsy membership for ridiculous price.  Do it.

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Episode 59: Goodbye to 2020

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  

WIPs:
Swirl E. Socks for my niece.  Took the heel setup out and am just going to do an afterthought heel.
Blueberry Waffle socks no longer for Brian.  Heel doesn't fit over his foot, even with a 72 stitch count.  Maybe for his dad?

Walk on the Moon going in fits and starts, although there's plenty of dog hair knitted in.  Did a cool little no turn, work right side row twice thing.

Stalking:  patterns that use Advent mini skeins

Acquisitions - $120 gift card at Ewe & Me, so shopping in the new year is on!

Spinning Projects -

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects -  PPQG learning how to do things via Zoom.  I volunteered to do Membership again this year.  Hoping somebody wants to help out.  Hoping we can meet in person again.

Block Heads 3 by Moda, a new block every week. 
Earth, Wind, Fire and Time - top, with borders, complete, back pieced, need to find a longarmer and pick quilting design.

Hexis - am I done with one block?  started flower hexis in small batches.

Doing the APQ UFO Challenge for 2021 in hopes of finishing off things that have been languishing for YEARS.
Looking to purchase a new sewing machine.  My Viking Interlude 435 is 16 years old and I'm jealous of my mom's with all the bells and whistles.  Want something with more throat space, but under $2000.  No embroidery, just quilting.  Top of list is a Janome.

On Paper:

Visited my MIL at a crop retreat and had so much fun.  It inspired me to go through my scrapbooking and card making supplies.  I sorted and organized, and made sure everything had it's own place.  Had so much fun organizing I went through some of my knitting things and sorted them out too.  Sorted shelves of books and magazines.  Bag for Goodwill when I can.

Decided to make Christmas cards this year.  I haven't sent out cards in years, and this year I decided to make them, too.  Joy in the process.

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  
Watching/Listening: Vlogmas from some of my favorite podcasts; Stitching the High Notes, Corner of Craft, Stranded, Suburban Stitcher.  Board games with family - Sequence and Rummikube.

I was #1 seed going into winners bracket in Fantasy Football, and got knocked out immediately.  Josh Allen is continuing to play well and it's just so good to see someone from my school doing well.  You know, not from the SEC.  

Craftsy membership for ridiculous price.  Do it.

Purchased New Year's Eve dinner from local restaurant.  Have sparking wine chilling and will be in bed by 9.

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Episode 58: COVID-19 Sucks

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  
Summer Sanctuary is finished.  Ends woven, washed and blocked.

Charity Hat #2.  Child or small woman.

WIPs:
Swirl E. Socks for my niece.  Took the heel setup out and am just going to do an afterthought heel.
Blueberry Waffle socks for Brian.  Using Lollipop Yarn self-striping in Blue My Mind.  Love it, but wound in ball so can only knit one at a time.
Prayer Shawl #6 is on the hook.

Walk on the Moon started the third color.  Rows are getting looooong.

Stalking:  

Acquisitions - Hue Loco Fall 2018 colors.  Still looking for Moss.  Kit for a Bronco's hat, saving for the DCS Pigskin Party.

Spinning Projects -

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects -  One quilt guild holding meetings, the other one not.  
Block Heads 3 by Moda, a new block every week. 
Face masks for the family.  Trying different patterns.

Beading more stitch markers.  Fall tree, fruit.

In the Garden:  perennials from High Country Gardens were hit and miss, still have areas to fill in.  Reminding people that it's xeriscape, NOT xeriscape.  Didn't pick hops this year, but they did do well.  Planted strawberries and some herbs, and didn't get to harvest all the basil before the 1st freeze.  Yes, we had snow in mid September. Fires in Colorado have left smoky skies for the last month so it's hard to work in the yard right now.  I've been watching some online courses through the CSU Extension Master Gardeners program and really enjoyed it.

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  
Watching/Listening: Brian's been riding his new bike almost every week.  After 3 years, I finally replaced my battery and got my bike running.  Love the feeling of accomplishment (capable) of doing the work myself.  Depression is a sneaky bitch though, because I cried on my first ride and can't believe I've let this go for so long.  Have enjoyed watching football again and of course I'm doing Fantasy Football.  Josh Allen is making me points.  Go WYO! 

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Episode 55: Catching Up

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  
Syncopation Socks.   Socks for Brian.

Quick Ombre Hat in Merino/Alpaca for Brian or his dad.  This thing is WARM.  Knit up so quick.

2019 Christmas Socks for me.  Yarn by Holly Press Fibers in Christmas Blizzard.  Knitting for the Stranded Dyeworks Festive Sock-a-long.

Magical Thinking by Casapinka.  Love it. Yarn, pattern, stitches.  I made the large size, but I could have even made it bigger and been happy.

WIPs:
Prayer Shawl #5 in Lion Brand Homespun on K hook.

1898 Hat with modifications for Brian.  Doing a latvian braid and plaid pattern, but he requested "ear flaps."

Swirl E. Socks for my niece.  She asked and how could I say no?

Stalking:  winter hats

Acquisitions - sock yarn because the nieces have made requests

Spinning Projects - "A Cornfield" art batt from Spinning Mermaid Fibers.  Plied the singles with coordinating threads.  
Dark brown alpaca, undyed unknown fiber, trying to clear off my bobbins.
Blue singles plied together

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - 
Project bags for some friends.
Block Heads 3 by Moda, a new block every week.
Beading more stitch markers, winter and holiday themes.

In the Garden:  

In the Beeyard - 

Off Topic:  Traveled to Vegas for a wedding.  Hosted the knit group Holiday party.  Phoenix for Christmas, Nashville just because, and Croatia is ON!  Bought a treadmill and have been cleaning out the basement.  We need our recycling to come every week vs every other.
Watching/Listening: Prodigal Son

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Episode 54: When Did Fall Happen?

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  
Agleam by Lisa Mutch for Camp Loopy August project.  Ended up buying and using a full 3rd skein and I like the size better.

WIPs:
Syncopation Socks.  Using Andromeda sock yarn in Smoke to make socks for Brian.

Magical Thinking by Casapinka.  Loving it. Yarn, pattern, stitches.
Stalking:  summer weight cardigans

Summer Sanctuary by Sarah Gresbach.  Cotton/linen blend by Cascade Yarns Hampton.

Prayer Shawl #5 in Lion Brand Homespun on K hook.

Acquisitions - Salida Fiber Festival haul

Spinning Projects - "A Cornfield" art batt from Spinning Mermaid Fibers.  Spun the singles and I'm going to ply with a coordinating thread.

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - 2 blocks for the Quilts for Valor BOM
Needle book I mentioned last time.  Workshop about the Mariner's Compass block.  Project bags for some friends.
Beading more stitch markers, still having fun, need to decide what to do with them.

In the Garden:  Had the tree professionally trimmed.  Can't believe it's already time for fall cleanup.

In the Beeyard - They went from alive to dead.  Pulled the equipment and getting all cleaned up.  Takes a lot more time than I think it will.  Made a solar wax melter and am cycling through the bucket of goop.

Off Topic:  Countertops fixed, tile picked, now just waiting on installer for backsplash.
Watching/Listening:  I Thought I Knew How, follows the Master Knitter program.

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Episode 50: A New Year

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  n/a

WIPs:
Christmas stripey socks.  Using my precious Gynx yarn in the Naughty or Nice color way.

Etched Rio Wrap for mom. Using Plymouth yarns Estilo, and it's really lovely.

Prayer Shawl #4.  Unknown green acrylic yarn.  Crocheting this time.

Stalking:  Stranded color work hats.

Acquisitions - Project bag

Spinning Projects - some undyed alpaca roving on the Lendrum.  Silk mawatas on spindle dad made me.

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - Made quite a few project bags, mostly Christmas fabrics.  At least one will be a present for gift swap.  Sewed in thread catcher and I LOVE it.
Worked with my mom to make quilt for my sister.  Love how it turned out and it's already out for quilting.

Organizing my fabrics by type/color.  About halfway through.  Yes, I know I'm a nerd.

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic: Needed some down time after the holidays.  Trying to return to/establish routine because I believe in "begin as you mean to continue."  Not into resolutions because I feel it just sets me up for failure, and everyday is a new day to start something, but I do feel like this is a good time to reflect on past year, look forward to future.
Watching/Listening:  Football season is almost over, it's down to the playoffs.  Nicole of Hue Loco.  I love her attitude of helping/enabling others to expand their crafting.

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Episode 49: Vlogmas? Vlogmas!

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  
Vanilla socks are finished, and the same size.

Prayer shawl #3 is done, and I used almost all the yarn.

Evolution shawl.  It only took FOUR YEARS.  Almost to the day.

Wash clothes for mom.  She actually made a request, so of course I had to knit some.

WIPs:
2018 Stephen West MKAL.  STILL on clue 3.

Christmas stripey socks.  Using my precious Gynx yarn in the Naughty or Nice color way.

Etched Rio Wrap for mom. Using Plymouth yarns Estilo, and it's really lovely.

Runa by Gudrun Johnston.  Still on the hood.

Stalking:  Nothing.  No new things until I've finished up some stuff.

Acquisitions - Trunk show by Colorful Eclectic Yarns last weekend, walked away with a few things.  Also hit Etsy hard, Lollipop and Holly Berry self-striping yarns.

Spinning Projects - some undyed alpaca, finished up the grey/green yarn

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - Working on the binding of baby quilt #1.

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic: Yes to Vlogmas.
Watching/Listening:  My favorite podcasters doing Vlogmas, and Christmas music.  Tis the season!

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Episode 48: Spoilers Ahead

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  n/a

WIPs:
Vanilla socks are trucking along when I'm out and about.

2018 Stephen West MKAL. SPOILER ALERT!!!  On clue 3, which is taking FOREVER.

Stalking:  

Acquisitions - 

Spinning Projects - Fiber from Retold Yarns in There Is No Try color way.  Love it.  Also spun up a bobbin of mystery fiber while waiting for my singles to rest.

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - tied a baby quilt.  Quilt guild tonight, annual challenge reveal (8 is great) and a trunk show.

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  Pigskin Party KAL with Down Cellar Studio, glad spinning counts because I'm not earning many points.   

Watching/Listening: Found Knitting Vicariously, with Dunderknits on YouTube.  New, hope she keeps going.

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Episode 47: Don't Cut That!

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  n/a

WIPs:
Runa by Gudrun Johnston.  Finished sleeves, onto the hood.

Prayer shawl for church. Don't put much time into it, need to finish it up.

Turning Vanilla socks into patterned socks, then back to vanilla. HO

2018 Stephen West MKAL. SPOILER ALERT!!!  On clue 3, so far I've been keeping up.

Evolution shawl by Rachel Henry that I started FOUR years ago. Inspired by Boston Jen to pick it up again.  Love the yarn.  It is intended to get more complicated with each section, and I stalled out at 6, double-sided lace knitting.

Also for the DCS Pigskin Party interception, I frogged my Montego shawl, and now I've got beautiful yarn back to use as I'd like.

Stalking:  three color lace weight shawls, the Concrete, Potpourri, and Echoes of Color. I have 2200 yds of Silky Alpaca Lace.  Poll?

Acquisitions - yarn for mom's Etched Rio Wrap, Atenti bag that was a real splurge

Spinning Projects - neapolitan yarn, received several alpaca fleeces from a family member

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - baby quilts! Glow in the Dark!

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  Had ReStore come and haul away several large items, now it's time to clean and organize the garage.  Rocky Mountain Brewery is holding an Axe-throwing pumpkin party.  I have to go.  Trying to do a little something every day to keep the blues away.
BatterUp KAL with In A Sknit, it's time for the World Series!  Pigskin Party KAL with Down Cellar Studio.  

Watching/Listening:  Looking for some new video podcasts.  Recommendations? 

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Episode 46: Bye Bye Budget

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  

Pigskin Party Kickoff Socks in Biscotte yarn.  Used a slipped stitch pattern to meet the September interception rules. 

Aunt Maggie's Cowl designed by Shilo Weir.  Super secret test knit that's now available on Ravelry.

WIPs:
Runa by Gudrun Johnston.  On the sleeves! Doing both concurrently.

Prayer shawl for church. Don't put much time into it, need to finish it up.

Turning Vanilla socks into patterned socks, then back to vanilla.

Stalking:  color way combos

Acquisitions - sock yarn, fiber from Salida, Gynx sock yarn

Spinning Projects - blending board from Howard Brush Works (Daisy Fiber Co), neapolitan fiber, alpaca fiber

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - n/a

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  BatterUp KAL with In A Sknit, Pigskin Party KAL with Down Cellar Studio. Got sucked into doing the 2018 Stephen West MKAL.  I THINK (?) I have my yarns picked out, but I haven't knitted a swatch yet.
Started ordering meals from Hello Fresh.  So for so good, we're enjoying cooking together.  Healthier portion sizes might help us.
Watching/Listening:  

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Episode 45: Back In The Saddle Again

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  
Lattice Socks out of Oh Loops in Pickett.  Have to find someone they fit.

Cecilliana "You're Healing My Heart" by Lisa Hannes.  LOVE IT.

Added heels in the blue Hedgehog yarn to A's wonder woman socks.

WIPs:
Runa by Gudrun Johnston.  Working Flying Wing stitch for upper body while doing decreases.

Prayer shawl for church.

Turning Vanilla socks into patterned socks.  Got bored.

Stalking:  

Acquisitions - sock yarn for some men's socks (maybe?)

Spinning Projects - n/a  

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - Prairie Woman Sewing Circle started new season, playing catchup already.
Hand quilting my pineapple block table runner.  Chalk isn't holding up well.

In the Garden: The yard work continues.  Hops were hit multiple times by hail so not really worth harvesting.  Weeds are the bane of my existence. Doing practical random acts of kindness by pulling my neighbors weeds.  They caught me.  No, I'm not the crazy neighbor lady.  Doing some planning for fall planting of perennials to fill in some of the gaps.  High Country Gardens is still online and shipping.

In the Beeyard - Both hives are alive, but I need to do some serious weed mitigation and throw on 2nd boxes.

Off Topic:  Summer KALs winding up, fall ones starting.  Football!!! Been tired a lot lately.  My LYS, Ewe and Me, changed locations and they have over twice the space now!
Watching/Listening:  SSK recaps from my fav podcasters.  Will 2019 be the year I go to Nashville in July?

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Episode 38: The Cough That Keeps on Giving

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Here are the show notes for Episode 38:  

On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  

WIPs:
Silver cardigan by Kristiina Temin for one of my nieces.  Using a very bright pink and orange yarn by Lorna's Laces Sportmate.  Looking for a Madelinetosh sport weight in Coquette.  Sent some feelers out on Ravelry.

Brian's socks are coming along.  Did several sets of increases for the calf.  Would like to use up more yarn but Brian seems happy with shorter socks.

Vanilla Bean Wonder Woman socks.  Doing 64 stitches on 1.5 US, which is normal, but doesn't seem like there will be much negative ease.  NOT ripping out again.  I'm matching, although it's starting to get off again.

Lush Brioche cowl, my Ravellenics project.  Don't know why I was scared of brioche, because it's awesome and easy enough.

Prayer shawl for church.

Stalking:  

Acquisitions -  yarn.  It was on sale!

Spinning Projects - braid of self-dyed roving, think it might be Merino?  Little bit compacted so made sure I pre-drafted well.  Singles are spun, rested, getting ready to ply.

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - Prairie Woman Sewing Circle, need to get started on project.

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  The 11.5 years in the house is raising it's ugly head.  Furnace should have lasted a few more years, but it either required repairs or replacement.  $6K gone.  Better not interfere with my vacation!  Getting the ducts cleaned today.
Instagram #yarnlovechallenge
Watching:  Winter Olympics!  Go Team USA!  Also the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

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Episode 37: New Year, New Knitting!

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Here are the show notes for Episode 37:  

On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  

WIPs:
Silver cardigan by Kristiina Temin for one of my nieces.  Using a very bright pink and orange yarn by Lorna's Laces Sportmate.  Had to rip out and go down needle size, still managed to run out of yarn.  Looking for a pink to match.

Brian's socks were my Christmas Eve/Day cast on, had to rip out the heels and add a little bit of length to the foot.  I'm getting pretty good at this frogging thing.

Vanilla Bean Wonder Woman socks in a self-striping color way.  More frogging.

Stalking:  Stripey socks.  Wanted to go beyond vanilla but not too patterned.

Acquisitions -  fabric! POM POMS!!!

Spinning Projects - n/a

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - The sewing kit for the nieces was a hit and we made several simple stitched ornaments.  Also have a quilt-in-progress I worked on with my mom over holidays.  Got a lot of progress made, although I'll probably have enough blocks for 3 quilts when I'm all done.
Jo's Little Women club is no more, so decided to join the Prairie Woman Sewing Circle (?) club instead.  Uses reproduction fabrics, and looks like it will be fun with interesting projects.

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - Need to order my bees for next spring.  Vandalism run rampant.

Off Topic:  My Christmas card for the Yarnderwoman flat swap was returned for not enough postage, so I had to resend and fill out a customs form.  Really?!?  
I normally don't do resolutions.  I am starting this year as I mean to continue.  Went to prayer shawl meeting, knit group, going to quilt class tomorrow, and I'm podcasting!  
Part of this is house cleaning.  Ugh.  Trying to just do a small bit every day for the deep clean, and rotate through the regular stuff weekly.  It's amazing how stuff builds up when you've been in a house 11 years.  Also using this as an opportunity to organize and get rid of stuff.  
Watching:  

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Episode 36: Are You Ready for Christmas?

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  

Agleam by Lisa Mutch.  Absolutely love it.  Using Knitting Fever KFI Silk Sport.  Extended the pattern and had to redo bind off FOUR times because I kept losing at yarn chicken.  For Mom?

Vanilla socks for Christmas 2017.  Used Zitron Unisono for toes/heels/cuffs and knit them TAAT to get equal length out of the Gynx Yarns sock in Ornaments color way that I actually bought in 2014.  Love it! Realized there's no nylon in Unisono.

Primavera socks that I've been knitting for years.  Literally.  Realized these also have no nylon in the Panda Toes yarn by Crazy Monkey.  Thought the cuff wasn't going to fit since there's no shaping, so I went ahead and made them longer.  Then when I was trying them on for photos realized they would have been fine.  Ugh.

WIPs:
Silver cardigan by Kristiina Temin for one of my nieces.  Using a very bright pink and orange yarn by Lorna's Laces Sportmate.  Again, don't think I'm getting the right size, it's going to be too big.  Probably something to do with me going up a needle size.

Brian's socks will be my Christmas Eve cast on, unless I get a little ancy.  Asked him if he would wear hand knit socks if I took the time to make them.  Gave him a few choices and let him pick the yarn.  All wound up and ready to go.

Stalking:  Cardigans for kids (A), the Little Rhun, My Honey, to make with a purple cotton yarn I have.  Very large urge to cast on another sweater for me though.

Acquisitions -  waiting for Christmas

Spinning Projects - n/a

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - Put together the sewing kit and have some materials for simple stitched ornaments.  Also have a quilt-in-progress I'll be taking to work on with my mom.  Fabric is already cut out, pattern ready, just need to start sewing.

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - Need to order my bees for next spring.  Nobody ships anymore!  I'll have to go pick them up.

Off Topic:  Received my Christmas card for the Yarnderwoman flat swap, and put mine in the mail.  Hope they like it!  Made up a Movie Night basket for my local fire station.  It was so fun.  Not ready for Christmas at all.  Still don't have presents for everyone.  Fighting off depression is harder when you're not feeling well.
Watching:  Rick Steves' Europe.  Broncos have won two games in a row!

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Episode 35: A Blocking Party

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On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  
Campside shawl by Alicia Plummer. Using Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen in a beautiful blue color.  Finished the edging in a blue/grey.  Still need to block.

WIPs:
Agleam by Lisa Mutch.  Absolutely love it.  Using Knitting Fever KFI Silk Sport that I got on sale at LYS, not normally my colors but it's growing on me.  Extending the pattern so I can use all the yarn.

Vanilla socks for Christmas 2017.  I've never knit socks so quickly before.  Using Zitron Unisono for toes/heels/cuffs and knit them TAAT to get equal length out of the Gynx Yarns sock in Ornaments color way that I actually bought in 2014.  Love it!

Stalking:  Cardigans for kids (A), the Little Rhun, My Honey, to make with a purple cotton yarn I have.  Very large urge to cast on another sweater for me though.

Acquisitions -  Went birthday shopping on Small Business Saturday and I got myself a sweater quantity!  Malabrigo Rios in Lettuce, 1900 yds, all they had.  And maybe some more.  Gifted a beautiful romney yarn from a knit group friend.

Spinning Projects - n/a

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - wanting to do some sewing with my nieces over Christmas.  Putting together a little sewing kit, some easy ornaments for them to stitch, and maybe start a doll's blanket?  I've been looking up ideas for sewing with children, and it talks about motor skills and coordination a lot, but not so much the attention span thing.  Keeping my fingers crossed.

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - Need to order my bees for next spring.  Don't want to rely on catching an early swarm.  Get on it already!  PPBA also offers packages for sale.

Off Topic:  Doing another dinner out with the ladies tomorrow.   I have my Christmas card for the flat swap, just need to gather the other stuff so I can put in mail.  Working around my depression.
Watching:  All the podcasts doing Vlogmas!  Thought about doing it too, but we'll be traveling and it looks like a lot of work!  Am having a blast watching everyone open their Advent calendars, especially the yarny ones.  Broncos are not having a good season, but I'm still cheering them on.

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Episode 34: Sweater Weather

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Here are the show notes for Episode 34:  

On the Needles: 
Knitting Projects - 
FO's:  n/a


WIPs:
Celestarium by Audrey Nickels.  Using a local yarn from Spruce Dragon called Twinkle in the Midnight Blue II color way.  Using different colored beads for the different magnitudes of the stars.  Started before the eclipse.  About 60% finished.

Campside shawl by Alicia Plummer. Using Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen in a beautiful blue color.  Easy knit, very potato chippy without getting bored.

AF Beer Mitt by Toby Roxane Barna.  Using some leftovers in acrylic/wool blend.  Didn't get it finished in time for the AF vs Army football game, so it's hibernating now. 

Stalking:  Cozy Cabled Hooded Cardigan, other cardigans, Agleam by Lisa Mutch.  Grace cardigan by Ririko.  Portage by Melissa Schaschwary.

Acquisitions -  Discovered I don't have a large enough sweater quantity of yarn to match up with some of my fav patterns.  Oh well, have to go shopping!

Spinning Projects - finished plying my Into the Whirled, cheviot, in Fathom color way.

Under the Needle:
Sewing Projects - n/a

In the Garden: n/a

In the Beeyard - n/a

Off Topic:  Bought another recorder for my niece so that we all have one!  Great dinner out with the ladies.  Brought up the question of how did you become a feminist?  How did your mother show you?  I'm doing the flat card swap in the YarnderWoman group.  Any suggestions?  Also, Rhinebeck FOMO.  
Watching:  Stranded podcast with Amy.  She's such a great dyer!  

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