Episode 41: Happy Holidays

Wendy and Sheila discuss only a few WIPs and FOs, including the ongoing Wrought Iron Cardi and Sheila's finished Yarnissima socks. Then the gift giving begins, and you will see what Wendy and Sheila gave each other and the super special Christmas SURPRISE for Sheila! It was the best Christmas EVER!

Show Notes: 

Thank you to all those who contributed to my awesome Socks That Rocks Gift Certificate.


Beth, Melissa, Bev, Lisa, Katie, Diane, Tamila, Heather, Steven, Leslie, Betty, and MJ.  Words can not express how I feel and how grateful I am to have friends like you in my life. 

Episode 40 - There's No Crying in Knitting

Wendy and Sheila DO NOT CRY during this episode! We show off finished Selbu mittens and fingerless mitts, and the continuing Advent Garland, along with lots of WIPs on the needles.

Show Notes:

Intro: Sheila and Wendy, aka SheilaD37 and PennyWenny on Ravelry.



Thank you to Judith, Judi, Kathleen, Mellisa, and Karen for your donation to the podcast, we really do appreciate it.

Welcome to any new viewers and welcome back to any returning viewers, thank you for watching.

Join our "Anything for the hand KAL" on Ravlery, here.

Virtual Knit Night is on Sundays, here is the link to get to it on Google +. 

On The Dance Card:

Lisianthus by Rosemary HIll

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot

Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (tech edit stage right now) Pre-Order link here.

Advent Garland by Frankie Brown

Spice Man by Yarnissima

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson  (hibernating)

Howl Cat by Alexandra Tinsley (hibernating)

Rate Your Date:

Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Advent Garland Days 1-7

Urban Neccesity by Colleen Michele Meagher

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Sheila will be casting on for the Claudia Hat by MJ Kim

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Thank you to all the viewers who commented on the thread and who PM'd us on Ravelry.  It meant a lot to us.

Baubles and Bling:

Fibernymph Bounce 80 % Superwash Merino and 20% nylon in the Froot Loops Colorway.

Beautiful Socks that Rock by Blue Moon in the medium weight from Diane at Knitabulls, go check her out.

Gossip and Innuendo:

No recording the week of December 25th

Mitten thread will be locked on December 31st.

Knitters are awesome.

Willowfairy Podcast and the TidePool Shawl KAL starting in January.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account).

Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2.Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy.Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest.
You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.
We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Episode 39 - It's Our Show and We'll Cry If We Want To

Sheila and Wendy bring you the usual project chat, including the Advent Garland Wendy started working on and Sheila's monster swap package. Lot's of WIPs and few FOs this week. We also thank Steve of Dramatic Knits for his message last week and shed a few tears at the end of the show.

Here is the Link for VKN starts at 8pm on Sundays

Show Notes:

Introductions: Sheila aka SheilaD37 and Wendy aka PennyWenny

Thank you Sally for your donation.

If you are new to the podcast welcome, and you are a returning viewer, welcome back.
Thank you for watching us.

Come join on us on Ravelry HERE. Show us your finished Mitts, Gloves, or Fingerless H

ere.

On The Dance Card:

Spice Man by Yarnissima

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson

Howl Cat by Alexandra Tinsley

Felted Clogs by Bev Galeskas

Lisianthus by Rosemary HIll

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot

Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (tech edit stage right now) Pre-Order link here.

Rate Your Date:
Korknisse by Manne
Ballband Dishcloth by Pisgah Yarn and Dyeing and the Mason Dixon book.
Advent Garland Day 1-6 by Frankie Brown

Future Dates:
Nothing

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Sheila's Heartbreak is the fact that hubby is home, Zach's medical issues.
Wendy's crush is the book Escape by Carolyn Jessop

Baubles and Bling:
Sheila has nothing.
Wendy has Spunky Eclectic 4 oz Merino Tussah blend, 4 oz of Targhee in the red rover colorway.  Great Adirondack Yarns Lolita in the Antique colorway.  Candy Cane Socks from Holiday Yarns that Wendy's mom made. Christmas Story Leg lamp night light.

Gossip and Innuendo:
We talk about how supportive the knitting community really is and cry a little.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account).

Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2.Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy.Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest.
You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.
We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Episode 38 - A Show About Nothing

Sheila and Wendy bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's finished Bandana Cowl and mittens. Wendy shows off the top half of her test knit sweater, the Wrought Iron Cardigan, and some of her recently spun yarn. The rest of the show is a lot of chat about nothing!

Here is the Link for VKN starts at 8pm on Sundays

Show Notes:

Introductions: Sheila aka SheilaD37 and Wendy aka PennyWenny

Thank You to Judith, Debbie, Elizabeth, and Joanne for your donations to the podcast, we really appreciate it.

If you are new to the podcast welcome, and you are a returning viewer, welcome back.
Thank you for watching us.

Come join on us on Ravelry HERE. Show us your finished Mitts, Gloves, or Fingerless Here.

On The Dance Card:

Spice Man by Yarnissima

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson

Lisianthus by Rosemary HIll

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot

Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (tech edit stage right now) Pre-Order link here.

Rate Your Date:
Sheila finished Urban Necessity by Colleen Michele Meagher using Cascade 220 in a dark purple with US 5 / 3.75 mm.  Mods: fingerless and didn't do the increase for the fingers.  She also finished the Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho with Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk DK held double on US 9 / 5. mm castion on 111 stitches for the different weight yarn.
Wendy has nothing.

Whirlwind Romance:
Wendy shows off 300 yards of Spunky Electic BFL two plied, light fingering or heavy lace.
and 100 yards of Spinners Hill wool blend, Navajo Plied.

Future Dates:
Sheila is working on that Christmas List of knitting and will cast on the Howlcat by Alexander Tinsley.
Wendy has nothing.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Sheila shares her heartbreak of her mitts, making two left ones. Her heartbreak is that her Jacques Cousteau hat is too big.
Wendy shares her crush on Spinner's Hill batts.

Baubles and Bling:
Sheila shows off here monster Swap from Erin (Starkie81).  I think she used the snowman pattern from this.
Wendy has nothing.

Gossip and Innuendo:
Prizes will be sent out to the rest of the winners.  Thank you for getting in touch with us.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account).

Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2.
Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy.
Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest.
You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.
We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Episode 37 - Happy Thanksgiving

Sheila and Wendy with the usual project chat, including Sheila's finished hat. Wendy shows off her California Revival Knits test knit for the first time. We also draw the second winner of the Top Down Mitten pattern. Bonus Screaming Monkey action!

Show Notes:

Introductions: Sheila aka SheilaD37 and Wendy aka PennyWenny 

Thank You to Judi B for your generous donation to the blog. 

If you are new to the podcast welcome, and you are a returning viewer, welcome back.
Thank you for watching us.

Come join on us on Ravelry HERE.

566 Members Yay!!

 On The Dance Card:

Spice Man by Yarnissima

Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson

Lisianthus by Rosemary HIll

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot

Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (tech edit stage right now) Pre-Order link here.  

Rate Your Date: 

Sheila finished the Jacques Cousteau Hat by Lalla Pohjanpalo on US 7 / 4.5 mm with Patons Classic Tweed in Aran colorway.

Future Dates:

Sheila some Christmas knitting for the family.

Wendy wants to cast on Spectra by Stephen West. 

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Sheila shares her crush of Flames.  Her heartbreak that her husband is losing his job and will be home. 

Wendy shares her heartbreak with her Gawain.

Baubles and Bling:

Sheila has a new bag from KnittingsMyBag by Lois and shares another scary Monkey.

Wendy shares her Min Mochi by Crystal Palace Yarns and her Puppy Snips that she bought at the Woolpack in Acton, MA. 

Gossip and Innuendo:

We draw for the second winner of the pattern All Hands on Deck that was donated to us by Rachel of Dyeabolical yarns.

We talk about our meet up with Jadee of Twisted Strands Podcast.  We got to visit with Susan and Kate and her friend as well.  Good times were had. 

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account).

Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2.

Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy.

Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest.

You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.

We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Episode 36 - Scary Monkey

Sheila and Wendy discuss the usual WIPs and show off a finished Pithy Hat, mini-monster and top down mittens. The first of two mitten pattern winners is announced. We also revisit a couple of past projects, including the heartbreak of Wendy's first lace shawl.

Show Notes

Introductions:  Sheila aka Sheilad37 and Wendy aka PennyWenny

If you are new to the podcast welcome, and you are a returning viewer, welcome back.
Thank you for watching us.

Come join on us on Ravelry HERE.

556 Members Yay.

Thank you to Jace Q, and Judi L. for Donating to Podcast



On The Dance Card:

Spice Man by Yarnissima

Jacques Cousteau Hat by Lalla Pohjanpalo with Paton's Tweed

Lisianthus by Rosemary HIll

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot

Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Wendy is still planning Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (testing stage right now) Pre-Order link here. using her String Theory Caper sock yarn.

Rate Your Date:
All hands on Deck a top down mitten from Rachel of Dyeabolical Yarns With Lorna's Laces
Mini Quincy Quade Quentin by Rebecca Danger
E-Town Pithy Hat by Briggs and Little

Future Dates:
Get Back BackPack by Claire Crompton
Felted Clogs by Bev Galeskas

Crushes and Heartbreak:
Scary Sock Monkey from Target.
Shetland Shawl that her cat licked
Knee High Socks Back to Basic for Sheila's husband.
Ridgeline by Lisa Beamer is now for sale.
Sheila breaks her key in the lock and had to replace it.

Baubles and Bling:
Knittings my bag, small Gnome bag.
All Wound Up, by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

Gossip and Innuendo:
Mitten Give away, do another drawing next week.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account).

Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2.

Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy.

Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest.

You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.

We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Road Trip Episode - Fiber Festival of New England 2011

A brief slide show of a few of Wendy's favorite vendors from the festival.
Show Notes

Cozy Rabbit Farm: Angora Yarn & Fiber
Ambrosia Cottage: Felted Hats
Still River Mill: Luxury fibers
Rowanwood Farm: Goat Milk Soap
Biltmore Wool Barn: Fiber
Mad Color Fiber Arts: Yarn & Fiber
Spunky Eclectic: Yarn, Fiber, Schact Spinning Wheels & Jessalu Bags

Episode 35 - 500 Member Prize-A-Palooza!

We finally reached 500 Ravelry Group members this week! Wendy and Sheila bring you the usual WIP and FO chat, along with lots of baubles and bling. 10 lucky members were randomly drawn to win prizes this week!

Show Notes

Introductions:  Sheila aka Sheilad37 and Wendy aka PennyWenny

If you are new to the podcast welcome, and you are a returning viewer, welcome back.
Thank you for watching us.

Come join on us on Ravelry HERE.

Happy Birthday to Diane aka Knitabulls



On The Dance Card:

All hands on Deck a top down mitten from Rachel of Dyeabolical Yarns

   go check out our thread for a chance to win the pattern, here.

Spice Man by Yarnissima

Mini Quincy Quade Quentin by Rebecca Danger

Lisianthus by Rosemary HIll

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot

Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Rate Your Date:

Sheila shows off her ugly Monster Chunk by Rebecca Danger used Vanna's Choice held double in red and blue on US 8 / 5. mm needles.  (It actually turned out pretty cute when I added a little hair)

Wendy shows off another I love Stockinette Baby Bib by Laura Treadway in Sugar N Cream cotton  US 7 / 4.5 mm.

Future Dates:

Sheila is planning on the Jacques Cousteau Hat by Lalla Pohjanpalo

Wendy is still planning Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (testing stage right now) Pre-Order link here. using her String Theory Caper sock yarn.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy shows off her Gnomespun Rambouillet in the Daylily colorway.  Also finished 2 ounces of  Spunky Eclectic BFL in the Black Cherry Colorway.

Baubles and Bling:

Wendy purchased a Schacht Ladybug wheel and loves it.

KnittingsMyBag, Wendy's prize from the PPC and a little something for Sheila as well.

Inspinity, Rachel sent some blocking wires for us to try out.

Biltmore Fiber

Still River Mill, Seven Sammies Yarn

Rowanwood Farm Soap

Gossip and Innuendo:

PRIZE-A-PALOOZA, we announce the winners of 10 fantastic prizes.  If you are a winner please pm us your address so that we can get the prizes out to you. 

Thank you all of you who have donated to us for this event. 

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account).

Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2.

Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy.

Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest.

You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.

We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Episode 34 - Sock It To Us!

Wendy and Sheila bring you the usual project chat as we get VERY close to the 500 Group Member Prize-A-Palooza! Lots of WIPs this week, including Sheila's hooded sweater and Wendy's Lisianthus shawl. Baubles and bling include the gift of several pair of handmade socks from Wendy's mom.
Show Notes:

Introductions:  Sheila and Wendy  Our group on Ravelry is here.
Welcome to new viewers and welcome back to our returning viewers.
Thank you to Marhta Goldybear for you donation to the podcast, we really appreciate it.
Thank you to Freydale for the patterns we are looking forward to casting them on.


On The Dance Card:
All Hands on Deck by Rachel of Dyeabolical yarn.
Quincy Quade by Rebecca Danger
Monster Chunk by Rebecca Dange
Lisianthus by Rosemary Hill
Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot
Selbuvott or Not by Toritot Designs
I love Stockinette Baby Bib by Laura Treadway

Rate Your Date:
We both have nothing.

Future Dates:
Wrought Cardigan by Stephabnnie Tallent (testing stage right now) Pre-Order link here.
Sheila wants to finish what is on the needles and cast on a generic sock.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Sheila heartbreaks over how she had to work during the power outage, had some issues with Max's sweater with gauge, it lies,
Wendy has nothing that she neither a crush or heartbreak.

Baubles and Bling:
We have Wendy's mom to thank for some lovely socks that she made.
Sheila received the Wonderful Wallaby Sweater pattern from Diane of the Knitabulls podcast.  Sheila also shows off her lovely pink stitch markers for her swap.

Gossip and Innuendo:
Wendy and her mother are of the the Fiber Festival at the Big E center.
Sheila is heading out to the Yankee Candle Factory in Deerfeild MA.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account).

Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2.

Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy.

Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest.

You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.

We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Episode 33: So Many FOs

Wendy and Sheila bring you lots of FOs this week - socks, a hat, two cowls, mitts and a baby bib! Also, we show lots of baubles and bling from Stitches East and the Podcasters Challenge goody bags and prizes. An episode of epic proportion!

Show Notes

Introductions:  SheilaD37 (Sheila) and PennyWenny (Wendy)

If you are new to the podcast welcome, and you are a returning viewer, welcome back.
Thank you for watching us.

Come join on us on Ravelry HERE.

On The Dance Card:
Lisianthus by Rosemary Hill
Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs.
Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot
Hands on Deck by Dyeabolical yarn
Winter Shawl by Sarah Barbour

Check out our Mitten Knit Along Here.

Rate Your Date:
Seeta Fingerless Gloves by Mariea Sheherazade
Un-Purled Too Hat by Wendy's Mods
Simple Ribbed Cowl by Orange Flower
I Love Stockinette Baby Bib by Luara Treadway
Heath Socks by Andrea Dietrich
Bandana Cowl by Purl Soho

Future Dates:
Wendy has nothign planned right now.
Sheila finished her swatch and is hoping to start Hoody Sweater.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Wendy said goodbye to her old TV of 10 years. We discuss how men feel the need for large TV's.
Sheila  has nothing.

Baubles and Bling:
String Theory Yarn Caper Sock in Laguna Colorway
Miss Purl Tins and Stitch Markers
Leslie Wind Shawl Pin by Leslie Wind
Knit With Love by Lisa Bogart

Podcaster Challange Swag

Sheila won the following for Best Yarn Choice
Twisted Limone Yarn - Donated by Denise (Madaboutmatisee)
Pattern of our choice by AppleBlossom and More.

Wendy won the Following for Talkin' Smack
1 Medium custom knitting bag - Donated by KnittingsMyBag (Lois)
4 Oz Merino fiber in Mommy Needs to Make Yarn and a 15% off coupon for shop - Donated by 6CatsKnittingAround.

Here is what we got in our Goodie Bags.
Mini Spindle and Sample Fiber From Bartlett yarns - Donated by Spinerosity
Sheep Notepad for Sheila
Got Yarn keychain - Donated by Crystals Creations Gifts.
Miss Babs mini skein - Donated by Lois of KnittingsMyBag
Nail Polsih for Sheila
Pocket Mirror - Donated by Lois of KnittingsMyBag.
Set of Knitting Needles Sheila got DPN, Wendy got straights
Mini Goodie Bag which includes coupon form Ethereal Fibers and Wolfe Farms
Sock Monkey stickers and files for Wendy
Lotion (although it says conditioner on it)
Stitch Markers - Donated by Lois of KnittingsMyBag.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account).

Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2.

Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy.

Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest.

You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.

We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Road Trip Episode: Stitches East 2011

Wendy gives you a short slideshow presentation of her trip to Stitches East, along with commentary about her favorite Stitches vendors this year. Links to all vendors available at www.knit1heartoo.blogspot.com.

  Show Notes:

Habu Textiles (unusual yarn)
Allison Sarnoff, the Knit Princess (comic book and superhero-themed patterns)
String Theory Yarn (Wendy's favorite yarn)
Purrfectly Catchy Designs (amazing sock blockers)
Leslie Wind (handcrafted jewelry)
Erin Lane Bags (gorgeous project bags and needle organizers)
Bijou Basin Ranch (luxury yarns)
Miss Purl (stitch markers and tins)
Malabrigo (mmmm....Malabrigo)
Mocha's Fiber Designs (yarn and fiber)

Episode 32 - Loot

Wendy and Sheila discuss their WIPs and show off their finished projects, including the Gawain sweater and one Heath Sock. They also show off their Rhinebeck Loot and all of the prizes donated for the upcoming 500 Members Prize-A-Palooza!

Show Notes:

Sorry, I just lost all my show notes because Safari went down.  Here is the down and dirty links

On The Dance Card:
Winter Shawl by Sarah Barbour
Heath Socks by Andrea Dietrich
Simple Ribbed Cowl by Orange Flower
Hands on Deck by Dyeabolical yarn
Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot
     other ideas: Hex Scrap Afghan by Laurel Ward, Grandmother's Flower by Bella Scharf, Juggling Hex's by Wendy Habaugh, Crochet Hexagon Blanket by Craig Rosenfeld, and Motif #1 by Julie Yeager
Seeta Fingerless Gloves by Mariea Sheherazade
Un-Purled Too Hat by Wendy's Mods.
Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs.

Rate Your Date:
Wendy showed off her Gawain by Allison Green Will using Dream in Color in the Dusky Aurora color way on US 8 needles.

Future Dates: 
Nothing really planned yet.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Rhinebeck as our big Crush.  It was great meeting everyone.

Baubles and Bling: 
Thank you to Susan and Lise for the lovely yarn towards our 500 membership prize pile.  Also thank you to both of them for the lovely cotton yarn.

Thank you to Anonymous for the very generous yarn to Sheila and scraps to Wendy.  We appreciate them a lot.

Purchase at Rhinebeck:
Socks that Rock from Blue Moon Fiber Arts at The Fold
Gypsy Girl Creations by Stone Barn Fibers at The Fold
Golding Spindle by Golding Fiber Tools in cherry wood
Spirit Trails Fiberworks Organic Merino
Spinners Hill Blended Wools in Blue and pink
Leslie Wind Shawl Pin
Jessalu and can be found here as well, Notions bag
Saratoga Chips dip

Gossip and Innuendo:
Wendy is going to Stitches October 22nd (sorry already passed)

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account).

Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2.

Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy.

Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest.

You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com. 

We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

If you are new or a return viewer, thank you for watching us.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Road Trip Episode - Rhinebeck 2011

Wendy and Sheila go to Rhinebeck! A short video of the Rhinebeck festival and the Podcaster Meet Up, with Jadee of Twisted Strands, Lisa of 90% Knitting and Karin from Round the Twist. Warning: Jadee flips the bird during this episode!

Episode 31 - No Sleep 'Til Rhinebeck!

Wendy and Sheila discuss their giant hands (?!) and bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's completed test knit, and the nearly completed Gawain sweater. Only three days before Rhinebeck! Show Notes:

Intro - Sheila (Sheilad37) and Wedny (PennyWenny)
Spark People hello's to RikiNA50

On the Dance Card:
Heath Socks by Andrea Dietrich
Simple Ribbed Cowl by Orange Flower using mods by Knittimo's
All Hands on Deck by Rachael of Dyeabolica Yarns using Harvest Dew by Rose Hiver slip stiched pattern.
Gawain by Alison Green Will
Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot
Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs

Rate Your Date:
Sheila has her Ridgeline shawl that she test knit for Lisa Beamer of 90 % knitting podcast and Fibernymph Yarns.  She used Patons Classic Twee wool on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles great pattern, love the design.
Wendy has nothing.

Future Dates:
Sheila will be casting on for another test knit on a cable shawl.
Wendy is planning either Seeta Fingerless Gloves by Maria Sheherzade or  Fractured  fingerless mittens by Michelle Cole and the Simple Ribbed Cowl by Orange Flower.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Sheila is still in love with her Maytag Dryer.
Wendy is sad that we may not have our buttons in time for Rhinebeck.  Cafe Press runs our of plus size shirts in our store.

Baubles and Bling:
Sheila shows of her Knit1Hearttoo bag and Wendy shows of her Konad nail stamp kit.

Gossip and Innuendo:
Rhinebeck is here yay.  Very Excited come say hi.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account).

Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2.

Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy.

Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest.

You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.

We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

If you are new or a return viewer, thank you for watching us.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Episode 30 - Sweet Melissa

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Wendy, Sheila with their special guest, Melissa of the His & Hers Podcast and Keegan Lane Yarns. The winner of the Plurk Podcaster Challenge KAL contest is announced (sort of), and the ladies show off lots of WIPs and Sheila's finished Cascade Eco+ shawl for Rhinebeck.
Intro:  Sheila (Sheilad37), Wendy (PennyWenny) and Melissa (Meliabella)
SparkPeople Shout outs - Mommyneedsyarn, hishandmaid1, Halfbackedknitwit

Show Notes:

On The Needles:
Gwain by Allison Green Will
Flower To Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot
Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs
RidgeLine by Lisa Beamer
Heath Socks by Andrea Dietrich
Coblestone Sweater by Jarod Flood
Hermione's Every Day Sock by Erica Lueder
Ridgeline by Lisa Beamer (Mellisa's)

Rate Your Date:
Wendy has nothing.
Sheila shows off her Shetland Shawl by Evelyn A Clark.  Sheila shows off a sewn Monster by Rebecca Danger
Mellisa shares her Preemie hat designed by Sheila with Mods.

Future Dates:
Wendy has nothing.
Sheila is going to be doing small items, Howl Cat, Top Down Mittens and now Simple Ribbed Cowl by Orange Flower.  Maybe the Eyelet Cap in 2009 Vogue Knitting

Crushes and Heartbreak:
Fault of the knitter, Sheila can not follow directions apparantly. Topsfield Fair too expensive, not much there. 

Baubles and Bling:
Mellisa gives Sheila and Wendy some lovely yarn and beads to knit the Simple Ribbed Cowl by Orange Flower with these Mods.  Sheila was given Berroco Peruvia yarn and Wendy was given Green Mountain yarn.
Sheila also shows of some Dyeabolical yarn Worsted in I'm Your Huckleberry, which is a lovely deep purple.
Wendy shares her Needle End bag by Cafe Press.
Mellisa shows of her new Trindle. She also received her Hello Yarn Fiber.

Gossip and Innuendo:
We are all going to Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool Festival on October 14th and 15th.  Wendy and I are taking the Webs Bus.  Yay.  Podcaster meet up by the big tree at 1pm.

Plurk Podcaster Challange we won for best yarn choice and the smack talk award.

Big thanks to Lois of Knittings My Bag.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account), Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2, and Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy. Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy and Sheila is Knit1Heartoo on Pinterest. You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.

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Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Episode 29 - Under Pressure

Wendy and Sheila show off their finished podcast challenge projects for the final time and remind viewers to vote. Sheila has a lot of one night stands this week, but Wendy is worried about finishing her Rhinebeck sweater. Lots of baubles and bling as well!

Show Notes:

Shiela (Shielad37 on Ravelry) and Wendy (PennyWenny on Ravlery)

MrsLarenceKnitz - KnittingGeisha.etsy.com is offering a 10% off with coupon code: Knitoneheartto

PLEASE VOTE:  with out your vote the PPC will be for naught.  Go vote for your favorite podcasater in each of th catogories here.  Thank you.

On The Dance Card:
Wendy is working on her Gwain by Alison Green Will in Dream in Color Classy in the Dusky aurora colorway.  She is using US 8 / 5 mm needles. She also has the Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot using US D, or 3 hook and scrap sock yarn and sock skeins from Knitting Goddess.
Sheila is test knitting a shawl, RidgeLine, pattern for Lisa Beamer of 90 % Knitting, FiberNymph on Ravlery.  Sheila is using Patons Classic Wool Tweed on US 9 / 5.5 mm. Sheila also has the Heath Socks by Andrea Dietrich, on the needle using Plymouth Happy Feet in Olive colorway on US 1 1/2 / 2.5 mm.

Rate Your date:
Wendy showed off her Celtic Cabled Scarf again from the PPC, by Vanessa Lewis in Vintage Maine Maid Blueberry Tweed on US 9 / 5.5 mm.  She altered the pattern to make it shorter and added buttons.
Sheila finished the Cabled Hat by Amy Shannon with Dream in Color Blue Thunder on US 5 / 3.75mm and US 7 / 3.75 mm.  This is to go with the Pembroke Vest by Kirsten Kapur.  Sheila also finished the All hands on Deck top down mittens by Rachel from Dyeabolical yarns.  She used Cascade 220 on US 5 / 3.75 mm in a light blue.  Last but not least, she finished her Shetland Triangle Shawl by Evelyn Clark using Cascade Eco + in Forest Green Colorway on US 10 / 6 mm.
Future Dates:
Wendy is hoping to do the Hippocampus and or Selbuvott or Not by Torirot Designs.
Sheila is planning on casting on Howl Cat by Alexandra Tinsley with Dream in Color in Happy Forest..

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Wendy is in love with her "Needle End T-Shirt" which can be found at Cafe Press.
Sheila is heartbreaking over the hours of work this week.

Baubles and Bling:
Wendy shares all her goodies, Madeline Tosh Sock in the Mansfield Garden colorway from the Salty Sheep in Swansboro, NC.  Malabrigo Rios in Lettuce colorway also from the Salty Sheep.  Crowbag and yarn singles form the Knitting Geisha's Etsy store.
Sheila shows off some goodies for her swap.  Patons Kroy Ragg Shade in Rag and some shrinky plastic that she hopes to make into stitch markers.

Gossip and Innuendo:
Sheila pulls the winner of the Felted Stocking.  Contact us at knit1hearttoo@gmail.com or PM me on Ravlery.
Wendy mentions that we will be going to Rhinebeck in just short of 2 weeks.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account), Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2, and Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy. Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy. You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.

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If you are new or a return viewer, thank you for watching us.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Episode 28B - Just Wendy

Wendy shows off her finished Podcaster Challenge project - the Cabled Cowl. She also discusses the progress on her Rhinebeck sweater, shows her ongoing Hexasock blanket project and brings you an awesome discount coupon from Knitting Geisha, good through October 2.
Please check out Knitting Geisha on Etsy. She is offering a 10% discount to all viewers who purchase from her shop before October 2. Use the coupon code KNITONEHEARTTOO for your discount! ***NOTE! I said it wrong during the podcast, I think "one" is spelled out. Oops!***

On Wendy's Dance Card:

Gawain by Alison Greenwill ($7 on Rav) in Dream in Color Classy, Dusky Aurora colorway. US8/5mm needles. This will be my Rhinebeck sweater. I have finished the bust increases and will knit about 2 more inches before starting the sleeves.

Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot (free on Rav) in The Knitting Goddess mini skeins (sorry, accidentally referred to her as the Yarn Goddess). US size D/3 or 3.25mm crochet hook. I am loving this project!

Rate Your Date:

Celtic Cabled Scarf by Vanessa Lewis (free on Rav) in vintage Maine Maid aran weight wool, blueberry tweed colorway on US9/5.5mm needles. Modified to be a buttoned cowl. Completed for the Podcaster Challenge. Be sure to vote for our projects in the Podcaster Challenge group on Rav! Voting will open soon. And be sure if you knit along with us, you post it in our group to enter to win a prize!

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

I am loving my annual vacation in Emerald Isle and will be checking out my fave local yarn store, The Salty Sheep in Swansboro later this week.

Gossip and Innuendo:

Watch Sheila's episode featuring Diane (DianeInOz) from Ravelry, also posted today. Be on the look out for another special guest episode this Friday!!!

If you are in the Northeast, check out the Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival this weekend on September 24 & 25.

Contact Info:

I'm lazy. See all of our contact info in the post below, or look for me on Ravelry as Pennywenny!

Episode 28 - Sheila's Special Guest

Sheila and Diane sit and chat and rag on Wendy, just a little. Turn up the volume, we are a little quiet, sorry.

Show Notes:

DISCOUNT CODE:  MrsLawrenceKnitz has a Etsy Store Here, KnittingGeisha.  She has been kind enough to give a 10 % off coupon to all Knit1Hearttoo fans through Ocotber 2nd.  Thank you Nicole that is very generous of you.  The Coupon Code:  knitonehearttoo

Speical Host : Diane (DianeinOz)

Special Thank You's to everyone who wished me a Happy Birthday on Monday.  Thank you, you guys are awesome.

Thank you to Diane (knitabulls), Bev (paletpc), Suzette (jacksgrandma), Beth (wittyknitten) and Denise (madaboutmatisee) for the lovely patterns.  I am going to work really hard on getting those knit soon.  I think I am missing someone else, and I am sorry.

Thank you to Yvonne for donating to the podcast.

Gossip and Innuendo:
Sheila shares her Plurk Podcaster Challange finsished object.  The Pembroke Vest by Kirsten Kapur in Dream in Color Classy in Blue Thunder.  Knit on US 5/3.75 mm and US 7 / 4.5mm needles.  Mods, she used the Coffee Mug Cozy cable then the pattern cable and added a little heart to it.

Please post your finished objects in the thread on our board here, by September 27th.   Don't forget to tag your project page PPC2011 so that you can be entered for a prize.

Also, this Challange won't work if you do not vote.  We need you to vote for us from September 28th through October 2nd here.   Please vote, be honest with it, and vote.  Thank you.  Again a big thanks to Lois.

On The Dance Card:
Diane has Sara Luverne on the needles by Ellen Mason using US 8 / 5.0 mm needles and Mad Color Fiber Arts Indulgence in Sweet Baby James Colorway.
Sheila has Pembroke Hat by Amy Shannon on US 5 / 3.75 mm and US 7 / 4.5 mm using the leftover Dream in Color Classy in the Blue Thunder color.  I am doing the cables from the back, because it is easier for me with out a cable.   I also have Shetland Triangle by Evelyn A. Clark with Cascade ECO + in a dark Forest Green color on US 10 / 6.0 mm.  Last I am working on the Top Down Mittens by Rachel of Dyebolical Yarn.  Using Cascade 220 in a baby blue on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles.  Great pattern go check it out, very versatile.

Rate Your Date:
Diane Showed off two finish objects, Royal Tulips Shawl that she did using handspun from

Spirit Trail Fiberworks Cashmere Bombyx Silk 50/50 that she spun in to 2 ply.  Knit in US 4 / 3.5 mm

 colorway Fire, absolutley gorgeous and soft.  Diane's other finishe object is Tappan Zee Cardigan by Amy King, again a handspun Mad Color Fiber Arts (formerly Sereknity Yarn and Fiber) BFL Top that she spun up to a 3ply.  Knitted using US 6 / 4.0 mm.  Also a lovely sweater.
Sheila finished her Frank monster based on the Irving the Ice Box Monster by Rebecca Danger on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles with Knit Picks Comfy in various colors.  One Night Stand: Frankensteins Monster Cloth by Brian McGaunn on US 8 / 5.0 mm with Lily's Sugar and Cream cotton yarn.

Future Dates:
Sheila just wants to finish her projects and to cast on, finally, for the Heath Socks.
Diane doesn't have anything planned.  She has fallen in love with the Hexa Puffs by Tiny Owl Knits. (sorry I said it was little owl, it is Tiny Owl.)

Baubles and Bling:
Sheila shows off some The Sanguine Gryphon's Bugga which is 70% Superwash Merino, 20 % Cashmere, and 10 % Nylon in the Golden Orb Weaver colorway that I won from the Pagan Knitters Podcast.  She also received a sample of Sanguine Gryphon's Gaia Lace which is 40 % Cashmere and 60 % Silk.  Love it.
Diane shares her fiber from Southern Cross Fiber of the month club.  Gorgeous.

Crushes and Heartbreak:
Sheila still loves her Maytag dryer.  I am caught up on laundry, oh my.
Diane talks about her Epic Fail and Heartbreak with her Mondo Sweater.
We are going to Rhinebeck on the Webs bus, check it out here.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account), Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2, and Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy. Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy. You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.

We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

If you are new or a return viewer, thank you for watching us.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.

Episode 27 - No Interruptions!

Wendy and Sheila bring you their latest project chat, including their Podcaster Challenge scarf and baby vest. Sheila offers a hand-knit and felted Christmas stocking as a give away, and Wendy shows off her sock yarn bling from Mad Color Fiber Arts.

Show Notes

Big Thank yous to Candy, Virginia and Karen for the wonderful donations.  Also a big thank you to all the viewers who have purchased items from our Cafe Press store. We really appreciate it.

As of Wednesday morning we had 380 members in our Ravelry group found here.


On The Dance Card:
Sheila is working on the Irving the Ice Box Monster from Rebecca Danger from the Big Book of Knitted Monsters.  She is using Knit Picks Comfy in worsted on US 3 / 3.25 mm.  Almost done and modified to look like Frankenstein (sort of.)  Also on the needles is Pembroke Vest by Kirsten Kapur in Dream in Color worsted in the Blue Lagoon colorway on US 5 / 3.75 mm and US 7 / 4.5 mm with a few mods.   Shetland Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark from the Wrap Style book in Cascade Eco + in the Shire colorway or Forest Green on US 10 / 6mm.  Last but certainly not least is All Hands on Deck, Top Down mittens by Rachael of Dyebolical Yarns in Cascade 220 baby blue on US 5 / 3.75.
Wendy has Gawain by Alison Green in Dream in Color Classy in the Dusky Aurora on US 8 / 5 mm needles, no love this week.  Also Celtic Cable by Vanessa Lewis in Vintage Maine Maid Blueberry Tweed on US 9 / 5.5 mm.  Her addiction has been the Flower to Hexagon Blanket by Jessie Rayot using just two colors per hexagon, using Knitting Goddess sock blanket skeins.
Rate Your Date:
Wendy has nothing.
Sheila shows off her finished but not seamed Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman and a Christmas Stocking.

Future Dates:
Sheila is planning on finishing her monster, vest, and maybe the mittens.  Then she wants to cast on, finally, for Heath Socks.  Long term, after the Shetland Shawl, Colonnade by Stephen West.
Wendy has nothing.  Just hoping to finish Gawain.

Baubles and Bling:
Wendy has bought some Mad Color Fiber Arts sock options classica in Envy (420 yards 80 % super wash, 20 %  nylon)
Sheila has nothing.
Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Wendy has a heartbreak, her curtain project has stalled due to rusty water in the iron and her sewing machine broke.  She would love suggestions on a machine under $200 that is reliable.
Sheila wants to put a great big shout out to Lois of Knitting's My Bag for all that she has done in the Plurk Podcaster's Challenge.  She has put her heart and soul into this and does not deserve criticism.  Sheila also has been loving nail art videos on YouTube.

Gossip and Innuendo:
Thank you all again for the Cafe Press purchases we have added more items go check them out.   We have also added some plus sizes.


We are going to Rhinebeck on the Webs bus, check it out here.

Find us on Plurk as Knit1hearttoo (we share the account), Sparkpeople as Sheilad37 and Pennywenny2, and Twitter as Knit1hearttoo and Wendy is Knit1Wendy. Pinterest for Wendy as Knit1Wendy. You can email us knit1heartoo@gmail.com.

We are on iTunes, leave a comment or Star rating.

If you are new or a return viewer, thank you for watching us.

Have a good week, Knit With Heart.