New group for the Freakish Lemon Video Podcast on Ravelry – http://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-freakish-lemon-video-podcast

Stuff on Sticks

FOs –

• 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
• 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” – US 1 /2.25 mm 16” circular clover bamboo needles – http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-hat

WIPs –

• Basic Socks – Loops & Threads Luxury Sock (60% merino, 30% nylon, 10% cashmere) “Canyon” – US 1/2.25 mm aluminum dpns
• 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
• Lace Weight Triangle Shawl – Plymouth Yarn Revel (85% alpaca, 15% merino) in “Grape Mist” – US 5/3.75 mm aluminum circulars – Originally was going to be a F568 Revel Modular Kerchief by Vanessa Ewing, but I liked the color progression as it is and didn’t want to break it up
• Flying North by Maria Montzka (Stitched in Sweden) – Sensations Truly (55% wool, 30% nylon, 15% rayon from bamboo) “Turquoise” – US 1 /2.25 mm aluminum dpns
• Key Card Cozies – Lion Brand Bon Bons (Acrylic) – US 3/ 3.25 mm aluminum DPNs

Stuff on Hooks

FOs –

• Round Floor Poof – improvised pattern – thick black acrylic mystery yarn – J/6.00 mm

WIPs –

• 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 –

• Phoenix Fiber April Club Spin – 2 rolags for each skein – Ashford Kiwi 2
  • Chunky – 7 WPI – 21.5 yds – 30 g
  • Worsted Weight – 10 WPI – 35 yds – 26 g
• Sandpiper – Greenwood Fiberworks Merino mini braid –  single on raw elm drop spindle, plied on the gear drop spindle – chain ply – 12 WPI – DK weight – 39 yds – 16 g
• Rivendell – Greenwood Fiberworks Merino mini brain – single on raw elm drop spindle, plied on the gear drop spindle – chain ply – 14 WPI – DK weight – 43 yds – 15 g

WIPs –

• Giant Ball of wool handspun 2 ply fractal spinning – Spinners Hill (blend of Corriedale, Finnish Landrace, Rambouillet) Autumn leaf colors – Ashford Kiwi 2

Stuff with Thread

FOs –

• Bento Bag Green – Fabric from a haul my sister made from my grandma’s house – Pattern and tutorial by Kiki Ramone – http://ramonaclothing.wordpress.com/2013/08/02/tutorial-for-making-an-azuma-bento-bag/
• Bento Bag Green and Tan – Fabric from a haul my sister made from my grandma’s house – Pattern and tutorial by Tamara Kate – http://www.kayajoydesigns.com/happy-sewing-origami-oasis-bento-bags/
• Pajama pants – Fabric from the house fabric stash – Simplicity 2040
• Scissor holder – Fat Quarters – Pattern and tutorial by My Cotton Creations – http://mycottoncreations.blogspot.com/2012/03/3-pocket-scissor-case-tutorial.html
• DPN cozies – improvised
• Quilted Needle Book – Fat Quarters – Pattern and tutorial by Domestic Doozie – http://domesticdoozie.blogpost.com/2013/01/needle-book-tutorialwith-free-template.html

WIPs –

• Christmas Cross Stitch – The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery
• Quilt top from Bento Bag Scraps

New Stuff

• Phoenix Fiber Club Rolags – 1 Month
• Adirafil – Stell Jacq – 2 skeins (worsted weight) – 100% superwash wool
• Zealana Kiwi Lace Weight – 3 skeins – 40% wool, 30% organic cotton, 30% possum
• Queensland Collections Sugar Rush – 6 skeins – 100% sugarcane viscose

Stuff for Etsy

• No update

Other Stuff

• Stuff I’m Watching – Bletchley Circle, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, Sense8
• Stuff I’m Reading – Night Watch by Terry Pratchett, Planet of Exile by Ursula K. Le Guin
• Stuff I’m Playing – Lego Lord of the Rings
• Podcast Recommendation –
  • The Yarnings Podcast by Kristine – http://yarningspodcast.com/
  • Daily Tech News Show with Tom Merritt and co-hosts – http://www.dailytechnewsshow.com/

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