crochet

Stuff on Sticks

FOs –

Leg Warmers by Jane Richmond – Loops & Threads Impecable (acrylic) “Teal” & “Aqua” – US 8/5.00 mm dpns – http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leg-warmers-21

WIPs –

Christmas Soldier Socks by Jessica Day George – Red Heart Heart & Sole with Aloe (70% Superwash wool, 30% nylon) “Christmas” – US 1/2.25 mm aluminum dpns – http://www.jessicadaygeorge.com/Books/PrincessOfTheMidnightBall/KnittingPatterns/SoldiersSocks.aspx
Single Rib Socks by Isela Phelps from Loom Knitting Socks – Loops & Threads Luxury Sock (60% merino, 30% nylon, 10% cashmere) “Canyon” – Sock Loom
Cozy Memories Blanket using the Memories Blanket tutorial by Georgie Hallam – sock scraps – US 2/2.75 mm interchangeable circulars – http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/memory-blanket
Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure – Patons Kroy Socks 4 Ply “Blue Striped Ragg”, Patons Kroy Socks “Grey Brown Marl”, and Premier Yarns Serenity Sock Weight “Black” – US1 /2.25 mm 16” circular clover bamboo needles – http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-hat

Stuff on Hooks

FOs –

Amigurumi Star by mohu – mystery acrylic aqua – US G/4.00 mm and US H/5.00 mm – http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amigurumi-star-2

WIPs –

Round Floor Poof – improvised pattern – thick black acrylic mystery yarn – J/6.00 mm
Granny Square Odds and Ends – Based off of a square seen on Attic24 – misc acrylic worsted weight yarn – H/5.00 mm
Weekender Blanket by Sandra Paul – Lion Brand Wool Ease and Vanna’s Choice Yarns leftover from Doctor Who scarves in worsted and light aran weight – US I/ 5.5 mm- http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/weekender-blanket

Stuff on Spindles and Wheels

FOs –

Blue/Orange/White/Yellow – 3 ply/2 ply/chain ply – Dragonwool (Superwash BFL) – Ashford Kiwi 2
Durango – chain ply- Greenwood Fiberworks Merino Pig-Tails “Durango” – Raw elm drop spindle

WIPs –

Giant Ball of wool handspun 2 ply fractal spinning – Spinners Hill (lend of Corriedale, Finnish Landrace, Rambouillet) Autumn leaf colors – Ashford Kiwi 2 – for Maple Leaf knit Shawl

Stuff with Thread

FOs –

Dragon Quilt – “A Piece of Summer” pattern from The Weekend Quilter

WIPs –

Christmas Cross Stitch – The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

New Stuff

Minis from Diane at Peggy May Yarns Podcast
Minis from EllieKnitter in the Yarngasm Mini Swap
Phoenix Fiber Club Rolags – 1 Month

Stuff for Etsy

FitzSimmons Handspun pack
More sock sized project bags

Other Stuff

Stuff I’m Watching – Daredevil (still), Game of Thrones, knitting podcast binging

Stuff I’m Reading – Night Watch by Terry Pratchett

Stuff I’m Playing – Lego Lord of the Rings

Podcast Recommendation –

Peggy May Podcast on Youtube hosted by Diane – youtube.com/user/peggymay
Coverville hosted by Brian Ibbot – coverville.com

Stuff on Sticks:

FOs –

Scrap Yarn Christmas Ornaments – multiple patterns – Scrap yarns –https://freakishlemon.com/theoddorchard/2015/2/9/january-2015-scrap-yarn-christmas-ornament-round-up

Ribbed brim beanie My own pattern – First handspun I ever bought probably a decade ago at the NY Ren Faire (white and navy blue barber pole) – US 5/3.75 mm

Ribbed Cowl – My own pattern – Buffalo Wool Co – Splash of Color Buffalo Skies Mini-skeins – US 5/3.75 mm – http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/buffalo-linen-stitch-cowl

WIPs –

Hazel the Humpback Whale – Holiday Yarns grab bag – US 0/2 mm –http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hazel-the-humpback-whale

Mulberry Hood Scarf – My own pattern – Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky – 80% acrylic, 20% wool (Mulberry) – US 8/5.0 mm interchangeables

Christmas Soldier Socks – Soldier Socks by Jessica Day George – Red Heart Heart & Sole with Aloe – 70% Superwash wool, 30% nylon (Christmas) – US 1/2.25 mm aluminum dps –http://www.jessicadaygeorge.com/Books/PrincessOfTheMidnightBall/KnittingPatterns/SoldiersSocks.aspx

Hat for Coworker – Graham by Jennifer Adams – The Ugly Room – 80% SW merino, 20% nylon (Mermaid Tails) – US 4/3.5 mm aluminum dps – http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/graham-2

Stuff on Hooks:

WIPs –

Granny Square Odds and Ends – Based off of a square seen on Attic24 – miscellaneous acrylic worsted – US J/5.00 mm

Tunisian Crochet Washcloth – Lily Sugar and Cream (Hot Green and Psychedelic) – US I/5.5 mm – http://www.purlbee.com/2013/04/13/tunisian-crochet-basics/

Stuff on Spindles and Wheels:

FOs –

Sammath Naur – 2 ply fractal spinning – worsted – Highland Handmade SW BFL 4 oz (Edge of the Inferno) – Ashford Kiwi 2 – 100 yd skein and 20 yd mini-skein

X-34 – 2 ply fractal spinning – fingering/sport – Yarn Crafters Hand Dyed CT Grown Merino Top 3 oz – Ashford Kiwi 2 – 100 yd skein, 20 yd mini-skein, and 33 yd chain ply mini-skein

Carnival Batt – chain ply – fingering/sport – Greenwood Fiberworks merino w/ sparkle – $10 drop spindle – 20 yd mini-skein

Simmons – 2 ply gradient – Greenwood Fiberworks merino (Retro Girl) – 1.2 oz drop spindle

Giant Ball of wool handspun – plan on 2 ply fractal spinning – Spinners Hill blend of Corriedale, Finnish Landrace, Rambouillet – prepped for spinning

Stuff with Thread:

WIPs –

Christmas Cross Stitch – The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery – http://thefrostedpumpkinstitchery.bigcartel.com/product/christmas-celebration-sampler

Dragon Quilt – The Weekend Quilter

Stuff to Stash –

Greenwood Fiberworks Mini Fiber Braids

Tunisian crochet hooks in varying sizes

Stuff for Etsy –

New stitch marker packaging

New washing direction cards

New Thank You cards

Other Stuff –

Stuff I’m Watching: Agent Carter, The Flash, and Arrow – behind on everything else

Stuff I’m Reading: All the Wrong Questions (#2): When Did You See Her Last? by Lemony Snicket

Stuff I’m Playing: Lego Lord of the Rings

Podcast Recommendation:

Yarngasm Podcast with Kristen from Voolenvine Yarns – iTunes, podcasts aggregators, or Youtube – http://www.voolenvine.com/

Little Bobbins Knits with Dani – Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF4l3ITRsJq9xKLmXn1s3-A

The Phileas Club – Hosted by Patrick Beja – http://frenchspin.com/

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EPISODE 4: BLANKETS AND BATTERIES

Episode 1: Making Videos Again?