Episode 92: Knitter Mafia

The ladies bring you the Christmas Episode! Wendy shows off her finished Shetland Triangle and debuts her Suki in two colors of DIC Smooshy. Sheila shows her progress on the Clapotis she is knitting in Gypsy Girl Creations gradient yarn. During this episode, we wear crazy Christmas hats in honor of Knitpurlgurl, share some of the stories of our Christmas prep, and invent the Knitting Mafia!

 SHOW NOTES

On The Needles

Clapotis in Gypsy Girl Creations Transitions yarn.

Suki in Dream in Color Smooshy in the Midnight Derby (navy blue) and Leprechaun (green) color ways.

Little Batty in BMFA Socks That Rock lightweight in the Rook-y color way. This pattern is in development.

Rate Your Date

Shetland Triangle in Great Adirondack Lolita in the Antique color way.

Whirlwind Romance

Dyeabolical Yarns 100% Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way (link goes to a version with firestar!). 2 skeins finished, and a third ready to ply. These will become another handspun sweater. Also, check out Atomic Flower Pot! This color way was inspired by my made-up name for the Flower Shop Inferno. You know you want some....

Future Dates

Wendy is planning to use her handspun for a Party Mix. Sheila doesn't have a future date right now, but may knit some wash cloths next year to give as holiday gifts.

Crushes and Heartbreaks

Wendy had a week of repeated Christmas Baking Fail and Sheila can't wait for her husband to go back to work next week.

Baubles and Bling

Permanent Residency Socks by Shannon Robalino gifted by SheepDreamery

Lazy Girl Shawl by Megan Peters also gifted by SheepDreamery

Gossip and Innuendo

NETA Spa Knit and Spin Weekend will be held during the first weekend in February.

Episode 91: Cat Infestation

Wendy, Sheila and lots of cats bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's finished Turn a Square Hat and Wendy's Elf Hat. Wendy also shows the first two skeins of her Dyeabolical Yarn handspun. We feature some awesome Christmas gifts and lots of new patterns!

Episode 90: Nothing's on the Needles

Wendy and Sheila have very little on the needles this week! Sheila shows her nearly finished Turn a Square hat, and Wendy shows her completed Skipperdee sweater, snowflake and Crosswords at the Coffee Shop shawl. The ladies have lots of RAP'd patterns to show, Sheila's BMFA club yarn and a surprise package of AWESOME from 4kittieshaveI.

Episode 89: Sadness

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, including Sheila's two new projects (socks and a hat), and Wendy's finished Spiral Cowl and Elf Hat. There is also impromptu singing and pictures of Sheila drawing Wendy's blood. We also discuss the knitting community's loss of Knitpurlgurl and Wendy's recent loss of her beloved dog.

Episode 88: Thankful

Thanksgiving episode! Sheila shows off her finished Flutterby socks and both Wendy and Sheila have new projects cast on. The ladies also feature the Knittingsmybag I'll Be Gnome for Christmas kit and the latest Interweave episode.

Episode 87: Soup for Christmas

Wendy and Sheila are together again! Sheila is nearly finished with her Flutterby socks and Wendy shows the progress on her first hand spun sweater. Into The Whirled's November Club fiber is featured and there is a little chat about Sheila's Vegas vacation.

Episode 86: Not In Vegas, Baby

Wendy records alone while Sheila parties in Vegas. Progress on the Aquaphobia socks and the resurrection of a really old FO (that was filled with bad wool eating bugs!) Lots of baubles and bling from New England Fiber Festival and an in-depth review of Wendy's favorite project bags. Bonus brief silde show from NEFF at the end. 

  SHOW NOTES

On The Dance Card:

Aquaphobia Socks by Crystal Flanagan. US2/2.75mm needles, using Into The Whirled pooling sock in the Muse color way. I will be filming a video tutorial on working a short row heel some time this weekend using these socks.

Rate Your Date:

Felted Entrelac Clutch by Meg White. US10/6mm needles, using Wisdom Yarn in the Poems base (long color transitions). This pattern is not suitable for people who have never tried entrelac before.

Whirlwind Romance & Future Dates:

I'm still working on the sweater yarn for the Skipperdee sweater.

Baubles & Bling:

Spunky Eclectic Combed Top, 80% Merino, 20% Cashmere in the Miami Moon colorway.

Mad Color Fiber Arts Combed Top, Alpaca, Merino and silk blend in pink (no color way on label).

Stitched by Jessalu bag - pink and blue pig pattern outside and little blue birds pattern inside.

Gossip and Innuendo:

I talked about my three favorite project bag vendors and why I liked them. You can check out Stitches by Jessalu at the link above.

 Here are the links for Diana Couture and KnittingsMyBag. Enjoy!

Episode 85: Frankenstorm

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including Wendy's finished Sacre du Printemps socks and Sheila's nearly finished Flutterby socks. A few baubles and bling this week, including Caucus Race, a special order from Dyeabolical and some stitch dictionaries. Prizes are drawn for the Charity knit-along.

Episode 84: Post-Rhinebeck Depression

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, along with Sheila's half-finished flutterby socks and Wendy's completed Creature Comforts Cardi. Lots of baubles and bling from Rhinebeck and a bonus Rhinebeck photo slideshow at the end!

Episode 83: Quick and Dirty

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's nearly completed Flutterby socks and Wendy's nearly completed Creature Comforts Cardi. They discuss their upcoming trip to Rhinebeck and Wendy shows her Stitches East purchases.

Episode 82: Kleenex

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's Flutterby socks in BMFA Socks That Rock, and Wendy's Creature Comforts Cardi. The upcoming festival schedule and potential meetups are discussed and 3 more Prize-A-Palooza winners are drawn!

Episode 81: Dr. Sheila

Wendy and Sheila are back together, with lots of WIPS, including Sheila's Flutterby socks and Wendy's Little Batty Shawl, Creature Comfort Cardi and more. Since we missed out on drawings last week, we draw 6 prizes for Prize-A-Palooza! Sheila lets everyone know more about her knew medical career and Wendy shows off a surprise from the Topsfield Fair!

Episode 80: Babbler

Wendy is solo this week, and brings you a quick update episode, which features WIPs including the Creature Comfort Cardi and the Shetland Triangle, as well as a pattern in development called Little Batty. Updates are given on when more drawings will take place for Prize-A-Palooza and on the scheduling change due to Sheila's course enrollment. 

 Show Notes:

On the Needles:

Creature Comforts Cardigan by Madelinetosh: Knit with Tosh Vintage in the Byzantine color way with US8/ 5mm needles.

Shetland Triangle by Evelyn A. Clark: Knit with Great Adirondack Lolita in the Antique color way on US7/ 4.5mm needles.

Little Batty: Pattern currently in development. Knit with BMFA Socks That Rock Lightweight in the Rook-y color way on US6 / 4mm needles.

String of Purls Hat: pattern currently in development. Knit with Vanna's Choice in the Rose and Purple color ways. Second sample will be knit in Martha Stewart worsted weight.

Rate Your Date:

Nothing to rate this week.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing this week. Spinning continues on the sweater yarn. 

Baubles & Bling:

Check out YarnPop knitting bags. I saw them at The Salty Sheep knitting store in Swansboro, NC and they are very cool.

Episode 79: Quickie

Happy Birthday, Sheila! The ladies bring the usual project chat, including Sheila's nearly finished Peace Hat, and Wendy's completed String of Purls hat and Harold the Houseplant monster. We also show off lots of baubles and bling from Into The Whirled, Blue Moon Fiber Arts and The Plover Bird on etsy. Prize-A-Palooza continues with drawings for 3 more awesome prizes! And Sheila has a big announcement!

Episode 78: Prize-A-Palooza 2012

The ladies begin their month long celebration of 1000 group members! Sheila shows her Peace Hat and finished Wingspan, and Wendy reveals the Sleepy Hollow Shawlette, which will be sold as part of a Knittingsmybag kit. The first round of Prize-A-Palooza prizes are drawn.

Episode 77: 1000 Friends

We bring you the usual project chat, including an explanation of stitch marker placement on Sheila's Wingspan and Wendy's finished Just Enough Ruffles, Bus Hat and her free pattern to be released for Bus Mitts to match the hat. We draw prizes for the Sparkly Yarn and Ruby Slipper KAL and tell you about the 1000 Member Prize-A-Palooza which will take place for the next 4 weeks! Featured products from Dyeabolical and Dragon Brook Farm.

Show Notes

Introductions - Sheila aka Sheilad37 and Wendy Pennywenny/Pennywenny2

Charity KAL found here.

Drawing at the end of show for the Sparkle and Ruby Slipper KAL

Thank you Judi L. for you generous donations.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy has the her Loud and Proud Socks form Play at Life Sockie Maki in the Loud and Proud colorway.  US 1.5/2.25 mm needles.  Little Batty is a bat-themes shawl of her own design in BMFA Rooky colorway. Shetland Triangle by Evely A. Clark in Great Adirondack Lolita in the Antique Colorway.

Sheila is still working on her Wingspan by MaylinTri'Coterie Designs in Zauberball ball coffee and cream colorway on US size 4 needles.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished her Just Enough Ruffles by Laura Chau in Malabrigo owrsted in the Lime Blue Colorway.  She finished her Bus Hat by Kylie Mconnell-Wade in Handspun In To the Whirled Captain Tightpans colorway.  She designed fingerless mitts to match.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy hand spun up Mad Color Fiber Arts merino/angora/silk 420 yds light fingering 2 ply.

Future Dates:

Wendy is looking for something lacy for her handspun.

Sheila is will be casting on for the Peace Out Ear Flap hat for her son.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Wendy discuss her Knee Status.

Sheila discusses her dryer, work, book on cd, Wishes Zach Happy Birthday, and her early wake ups.

Baubles and Bling:

Wendy received her Dragon Brook Yarn in the Eggplant colorway that will go in to the prize bin.

Dyeabolical Fiber in the Flower colorway.

Sheila is anticipating her Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn and club yarn at the end of the month.

Gossip and Innuendo:

Rhinebeck Oct 19-21st

Winners are announced for the Sparkle yarn and Ruby Slipper shawl.

New KAL for Charity.

Prize-A-Palooza will begin next week.  Yay!!!

Thank you for watching us.

Knit with Heart!!!



Episode 76: Not Enough Ruffles

The ladies bring their usual project chat, including Sheila's Zauberball Wingspan progress, Wendy's Just Enough Ruffles fail, and a peek at one of the early prototypes for Wendy's current secret knitting!

Show Notes

Last week of our KAL's Check them out.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on the Wingspan Shawlette by Maylin Tri'Coterie Designs in

Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball on US 4 /3.25 mm needles.

Wendy is working on her Loud and Proud socks with Play At Life Sockie Maki in the Loud & Proud colorway. US1.5/2.5mm needles. No love

Little Batty is a bat-themed shawl I’m doing for my next pattern. It is on the needles

and I am charting as I knit. BMFA Socks That Rock medium in Rook-y colorway. No

love.

Just Enough Ruffles by Laura Chau (about $4 on Rav) in Malabrigo Worsted in the

Lime Blue colorway. Read the pattern wrong and didn’t notice until I was about to bind

off.

Rate Your Date:

Sheila has nothing.

Wendy finished her Secret Knitting Prototype #1

Secret Knitting Sample

Thanks to Pattisand, Loonyhiker and Crazyhouse for testing.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing 

Future Dates:

Sheila wants to work on organizing her stash

Wendy is looking to knit Bus Hat by Kylie Mcdonnell-Wade (Free on Rav.) with handspun in Captain Tightpants from Into the Whirled

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Sheila crushes are Kids in school, Knitting Tirathlete raised over $16,000 and Lynn will be doing her drawing soon, and her house is getting painted.  Her heartbreaks are that her dryer is toast.

Wendy has an update on her Knee, getting better per her PT.  Her cell phone is back to normal after dropping it in a bowl of water.

Baubles & Bling: 

Sheila has nothing to show.

Wendy has some BMFA Mediumweight in STR mystery bag, she gets to keep this one and Sheila picked a skein for her birthday.

Dragon Brook Yarns : 140 yds worsted weight 95% wool 5% Llama, in the Eggplant
color way. I love it so much, but I will be putting it into the pool as a prize!

Gossip & Innuendo:

Rhinebeck  October 20 & 21, we will be there Friday and Saturday nights, can't wait.

New KAL:

Charity knitting! Because we are nearing the time of holiday giving, it will get us in the mood.

Wrapped in Stitches Preemie Blanket Drive

At the 3 Stitches Podcast (a mother and two daughters) Check out their Rav group 3-Stitches for more details. The contest starts on August 12 and goes through October 14th, and the object is to make blankets for preemies. Free patterns are linked in the thread.

Kimberly Gintar’s new pattern Awareness in Lace And Ribbons: Check pattern page for detail.

Emily’s Hats For Hope:

Started by a 17 year old seeking donations of hats for the impoverished in Appalachia, and has now spread across the country to spin off groups.  You can join the ravelry group (they make things other than hats, too)

Have a great week and Knit With Heart!!!

Episode 75: This Is What You Can't Have

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's finished Lorna's Laces Zombie Barbecue socks and her review of knitting with SportMate yarn, and Wendy's nightmare spinning screw-up. We discuss our charity KAL, show prizes for the current KAL and wish that our kids would get back to school!

Episode 74: One More Week

The ladies bring you their usual projet chat, including Sheila's sock project, and Wendy's finished Wingspan from handspun yarn. We introduce the next KAL Theme, which will be Charity Knitting, and show off a prize donation from DaizieKnits, as well as an awesome coupon code for everyone!

Episode 73: Sweaty Summer

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's PHD of her Spice Man sock and Wendy's finished JudyB shawl from handspun. Wendy shows off her newest project, a Wingspan from handspun, and the ladies discuss two charity events that are going on, the Make A Wish charity event sponsored by Lynn Zimerman, and the 3 Stitches podcast preemie blanket contest.

Episode 72 - Multiples

Sheila and Wendy are back together and bring you their usual project chat, including Sheila's ongoing sock project and Wendy's handspun JudyB shawl. The ladies show off the most recent installment of the BMFA Rockin' Sock Club - times 3! They also discuss the Sock The Vote event going on at the Singlehandedknits Podcast, Sheila's summer vacation and the latest installment in Wendy's Problem With Driving.

Show Notes

On The Dance Card:

Loud & Proud Socks: Play At Life Sockie Maki in the Loud & Proud colorway.  Wendy's made-up pattern on US 1.5/2.5mm needles
Judy B: by Kimberly Gintar ($5 on Rav). Into The Whirled handspun Polwarth/Silk, Gwydir colorway. US6/4.0mm needles.
Little Batty:  A bat-themed shawl Wendy is designing.  BMFA Socks That Rock medium in the  Rook-y colorway, US 6/4.0mm needles.
Secret Knitting: Is still going on. We are having trouble with the yarn colorway.

Spice Boy by Yarnissima on Lorna's Laces Sport Mate.

Rate Your Date:

Both have Nothing

Whirlwind Romance:

Into The Whirled BFL Top, Fierce & Flawless coordinate colorway, 4oz, 2-plied with Enchanted Knoll Farms Wool, bamboo, silk, sari silk, sparkle, 4oz. about 520 yds finished yarn in 2 skeins.

Future Dates:

Sheila is thinking of a hat for her brother.
No ideas yet for Wendy

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Sheila has a tooth ache and is loving the olypmic coverage by NBC

Wendy's Knee Status: All is going well.
Car Accident: Commerce Insurance Commerce Cares program is awesome. My car was in the body shop within 4 hours of the accident.

Baubles & Bling:

Sheila shows of her Multiple Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock club shipment.  She also shares a lovely pair of socks made by Nancy, Wendy's Mom.

Nothing for Wendy

Gossip & Innuendo:

Sheila talks about vacation  and the shows she went too.

Sock The Vote: A little birdie told us that there is an event called Sock The Vote on the Singlehandedknits Podcast group. You can learn more about it by going to the Rav group or watching the Singlehandedknits podcast. We were recommended by yarn-vs-zombies as a team mascot! So if you are a member of the group or want to do the event (there are kits for the toe-up and cuff down parties, and you can also be a member of the green party, where no purchase is available). Sounds like fun!

Episode 71: The Lily Show

Wendy and special guest Lily show you their current WIPs and FOs, and Wendy also shows off her completed TdF spinning. A winner of the K1H2 TdF thread is chosen (and longtime friend DianeInOz) gets dissed! 

 Show Notes

On The Dance Card:

Loud & Proud Socks: Wendy is knitting these using Play At Life Sockie Maki in the Loud & Proud colorway, no particular pattern. She is using US 1.5/2.5mm needles.

Judy B by Kimberly Gintar ($5 on Rav). Wendy is knitting this using Into The Whirled handspun in a Polwarth/Silk base, Gwydir colorway.

Rate Your Date:

Secret Knitting: Wendy's secret knitting is finished!  Sadly, we have decided to change up the yarn colorway, so she will be reknitting the sample and asking for test knitters in the Test Knitting Thread once she tries out a couple of modifications on the second sample.

Whirlwind Romance:

Into The Whirled Rambouillet Top, Captain Tightpants colorway, 8oz 3-ply in three skeins. The last 8 oz of Tour de Fleece 2012!

Enchanted Knoll Farms Wool, bamboo, silk, sari silk, sparkle, 8oz on the bobbins so far. Will coordinate it with the Into The Whirled coordinates Cris sent me. Yay!

Future Dates:

No ideas yet!

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Knee Status: Overdid on the weight machines because I didn’t notice that the weights were in kilos.

Speeding Ticket: Now I will have to go to court and fight it. :-(

Baubles & Bling: 

Nothing.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Prize Drawing:

TdF Thread -- 53 people posted pictures in the thread. Each person got one chance at the prize. Lily drew the prize winner!

Episode 70: The Summer Doldrums

It's another slow week at the Knit 1, Heart Too podcast studio! Sheila shows off her single sock project, and Wendy talks some more about the secret knitting, which is nearly finished but can't be shown. The ladies also disuss Ravellenic Games, TdF, and Lynn Zimm's annual fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish foundation. A prizewinner is drawn for the Tell Sheila What To Knit contest!

Episode 69: Interrupt Us, Please!

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, including Sheila's (finally) finished Color Affection shawl. Wendy shows 8 more ounces of finished TdF yarn and 4 ounces on the bobbin, as well as progress on her Judy B shawl. A drawing is announced for some gorgeous sparkly yarn suitable for the Sparkly Yarn KAL!

Episode 68: All Spun Up!

Wendy and Sheila bring you the usual chatter, including Sheila's almost-finished Color Affection shawl and Wendy's Judy B in progress. Lots of spinning talk today, including lots of fibery baubles and bling, and a review of Abby Franquemont's drafting class. We announce the winner of the colorwork KAL, too.

Episode 67: Rant-tastic!

Wendy and Sheila bring you the usual project chat, including a finished Ruby Slippers Shawlette out of handspun yarn. We announce our newest knit-along plans and have a long rant at the end of the show about the Ravelympics Debacle.

Episode 66: Recording Dirty

Wendy and Sheila bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's finished Ruby Slipper Shawlette and Wendy's finished Color Affection shawl. Baubles and Bling this week include the ITW Club June Fiber and Lorna's Laces Sport Mate yarn. Don't worry, the content isn't dirty, only Wendy is.

Episode 65: Whoa! No FO's!

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, including the ongoing Ruby Slipper Shawlette test knit and the Color Affection Shawls. Sheila shows off her Ravelry Anniversary bag.

Episode 64: Karma

Sheila and Wendy bring you the usual project chat, including showing their Color Affection shawls in progress and Wendy's finished In The Pink shawl. We announce a contest to win either a skein of yarn or a knitting book and discuss Tour de Fleece. 

Episode 64 Show Notes

Intorductions: Sheila and Wendy aka Sheilad37 and PennyWenny / PennyWenny2

Show Your Strands Off KAL here through the end of June.

Thank you to Judi L. for your donation.

On The Dance Card:

Color Affection Shawl by Veera Valimaki (Sheila is using Madelintosh Pashmina, Wendy is using Holiday Yarns Flock Sock.)

Wendy - Creature Comforts Cardigan by MadelineTosh on US 8/5 mm needles. No Love this week.

  Loud and proud socks with Short row heel on US 1.5/2.25 in the Play at Life Sockie Maki.

Sheila - Ruby Slipper Shawl by Wendy Weber Deeds in Blue Moon Fiber Arts H.R.H. Princess Violetta on US 4/3.5 mm. French Pressed Slippers by Melynda Bernardi using Cascade 220 on US 15/10mm.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished In The Pink by Izzy Knits in Zauberball on US 6/4mm needles.

Sheila, sadly has nothing.

Whirlwind Romance:

Loop Bullseye Batt in the Kaleidoscope Eyes colorway from CTA spin along.

Future Date:

Sheila is still planning on knitting High Speed Knitting Shawl out of Zauberball.  Help her choose what color. She is also planning on casting on some socks soon.

Wendy is planning some secret knitting and some mittens in her own design.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Sheila has been watching the French Open Tennis match.

Wendy is still dealing with her Knee.

Baubles and Bling:

Sheila received her May shipment of the Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock club.  A beautiful ocean color way Wavelength in the lightweight.

Wendy shares a beautiful bag by KnittingsMyBag, Lois.

Gossip and Innuendo:

Contest - Two seperate threads, tell us your favorite book and your favorite sock weight yarn to win Poems Sock yarn and One Skein wonders book.

We will be starting a thread for anyone who is doing the Tour de Fleece, base on the Tour de France bike race in July.

Contact Info: Can be found here.

KNIT WITH HEART AND HAVE A GREAT WEEK, THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!!

Episode 63: We Heart Indy Crafters

The ladies share several WIPs including Sheila's Ruby Slipper Shawlette and Wendy's In The Pink Shawl. Wendy shows her Into The Whirled Gwydir colorway all spun up, and both ladies share their purchases (for themselves and for the blog) from MA Sheep & Woolcraft Festival. 

  Episode 63 Show Notes:

Introductions:  Sheila, aka Sheilad37 and Wendy, aka Pennywenny on Ravelry and most media sites.

Don't forget our Show Your Strands off KAL until the end of June.  Here.

Thank you for all the input on homework, it has been great help.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy - Creature Comforts Cardigan by MadelineTosh on US 8/5 mm needles.  No Love this week.

In The Pink by Izzy Knits in Zauberball on US 6/4mm needles.  Loud and proud socks with Short row heel on US 1.5/2.25 in the Play at Life Sockie Maki.

Sheila - Ruby Slipper Shawl by Wendy Weber Deeds in Blue Moon Fiber Arts H.R.H. Princess Violetta on US 4/3.5 mm.  French Pressed Slippers by Melynda Bernardi using Cascade 220 on US 15/10mm.

Rate Your Date:

Both Wendy and Sheila have nothing.

Whrilwind Romance:

Wendy - Into the Whirled, Gwydir and coordinate, 85% Polwarth, 65% silk, 8oz, 2 plied 702 yards.

Future Dates:

Both Wendy and Sheila are planning on knitting the Color Affection Shawl by Veera Valimaki and we are doing an informal KAL if you would like to join us.  Here.

Wendy is still working on some secret knitting and Sheila is still plannin on knitting the TGV High Speed Knitting Shawl by Stichnerd in Zauberball.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Wendy is back in with Spinning.

Sheila mentions her son's concert and her youngest sons issues with the lunch table. Sheila re affirms her love with BMFA.

Baubles and Bling: 

Holiday Yarns, Flock Sock in Brown

Ivy Brambles Romantica Lace in the red colorway.

Spinner Hill Teal/Blue/Purple blend, 2lbs.

Play At Life Fiber Arts Sockie Maki and and Lace

Jessalu Bags

BitterSweet Silk Hankie or Mawta

BitterSweet Woolery Stardust Yarn for the blog.

I Love Fred Yarn from Canon Hand Dyed yarns.

Misc wool.

Gossip and Innuendo:

Independent crafters etiquette -- great customer service = communication.  On the other hand customer can't expect a seller to be available 24/7 even though the store is open 24/7 on line.  Please be considerate.

Please help out Brynn and check out Knitters For Knockers Etsy shop.  All proceeds to go to help fund raise for her 3 Day Walk.

Contact Info: Can be found here.

KNIT WITH HEART AND HAVE A GREAT WEEK, THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!!

Episode 62: The Monkey Is Off Her Back

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, including Sheila's finished Jerry the Musical Monkey, and Wendy's progress on her In The Pink shawl. Featured Bling is the Into The Whirled May 2012 club offering in the Serenity - Inara colorway.

Episode 61: It's All About Wendy This Week!

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, including Wendy's finished Brachiosockus socks and Ruby Slipper Shawlette. Sheila is still trying to get her knitting mojo back. Both ladies are surprised by a gift from a viewer, and Wendy shows off her NH Sheep and Wool haul and birthday gifts of the fiber type.

New Hampshire Sheep & Wool 2012


 The Tsock Tsarina's booth.

 
 End of the World Farm

 
 One of the vendor buildings.

 
Kettle Corn and Fresh Lemonade!

 
 Learning to operate a floor loom.

 
 Make and Take Needle Felting

 
 A needle felted monster!

Episode 60 - All We Got Is Socks

Sheila and Wendy bring you the usual chat. Not a lot of finished objects this week, but Sheila shows her completed Lotus Flower socks and Wendy shows her nearly completed Brachiosockus socks. We draw for the winner of the California Revival Knits PDF.

Episode 59: California Revival Knits

Wendy and Sheila bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's Jerry the Musical Monkey and Lotus Blossom Socks, and Wendy's shawlette design and Brachiosockus socks. The winner of the "Take This Book, Please" contest is announced, and Wendy shows off her Wrought Cardi and reviews the book "California Revival Knits," which is finally available for purchase!

Episode 58 - Longer Than We Thought

Sheila shows her Lotus Flower sock in Socks That Rock. Wendy introduces her newest WIP, the Brachiosockus socks in self-striping yarn. Lots of baubles and bling, and gossip and inuendo, including some upcoming fiber festival we will attend and the "Take This Book Please" giveaway of the Mason Dixon girls' second volume.

Episode 57 - Take Three

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, but no FOs this week! We show progress on Sheila's Lotus Blossum socks and Jerry the Musical Monkey as well as on Wendy's Creature Comfort Cardi. Sheila draws the winner for the Marathon fundraiser for Children's Hospital. where knitters gave $1600!

Episode 56 - Draw Something

Wendy and Sheila discus their latest projects, including Sheila's finished socks in the Gypsy Creations gradient yarn, and Wendy's finished Textural Healing shawl. Sheila gives an update on her fundraising efforts and Wendy shares what she's learned from knee surgery. Winners of this month's Neck KAL are drawn at the end.

Episode 55 - Post-Op

Wendy and Sheila bring you the usual project chat, including the completed Rosebud Trellis Cowl, which Wendy completed for the Neck Knit-Along. Sheila updates the donation amount for Boston Children's Hospital and we show lots of WIPs.

Episode 54 - Recycled Parts

Wendy and Sheila show the finished cotton caterpillar, the Crestview jacket (post-blocking), and the baby dinosaur hat, and discuss their works in progress. Sheila continues her contest to fundraise for Children's Hospital.

Show Notes:

On The Dance Card:

Toe up Socks with a Difference by Wendy D. Johnson

Beginner Keyhole Scarf by Kate Klemp

Rosebud Trellis Cowl by Kathy Monahan

Creature Comforts Cardigan by Madeline Tosh

Rate Your Date:

Crestview by Cecily Glowik MacDonald

Lotus Blossom Sock (Lotus Flower Sock) by Wendy Deeds  =)

Norwegian Sweet Baby Cap by Djevellue.

Chadwick the Sahkespearean Caterpillar by Rebecca Danger

Grandmother's Favorite Baby bib by Merin McManus Collins

Future Dates:

Textural Healing Shawlette by Shannon Squire

Lotus Flower Socks by Wendy Deeds.

Whrilwind Romance:

Nothing

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Paul Cherchia running the Boston Marathon on April 19, 26.2 miles, in Zach’s name with Children’s Hospital.  If you could please help him reach his goal.  http://howtohelp.childrenshospital.org/bostonmarathon/page/Paul-Cherchia.htm 

In the special note area tag it with K1H2, so that we can see your donation.

Schacht and the Woolery.

Baubles and Bling:

Serrated Scarf by Megan Williams gifted by Lois of KnittingsmyBag.

Baby Cloths by Kris Knits gifted by Lois of KnittingsmyBag.

Gossip and Innuendo:

Wendy continues with The Year of You theme: Marc and Angel Hack Life: Practical Tips for Productive Living. "30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself.".  The last installment.

28. Stop Worrying so much.

29. Stop focusing on what you don't want to happen.

30. Stop being ungrateful.

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Episode 53 - Now In HD

Wendy and Sheila film in HD for the first time! Lots of FOs this week, including the Crestview Sweater, Sheila's Hooded Sweater, Wendy's Lotus Blossom Socks and lots more baby things. We draw prizes for our 1st Year Podiversary and announce a fundraiser for Children's Hospital.

Show Notes:

Paul Cherchia running the Boston Marathon on April 19, 26.2 miles, in Zach’s name with Children’s Hospital.  If you could please help him reach his goal.  http://howtohelp.childrenshospital.org/bostonmarathon/page/Paul-Cherchia.htm 

In the special note area tag it with K1H2, so that we can see your donation.

Thank you.

Episode 52 - The Doldrums

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's finished Red Sox booties and hat. There is a lot going on for both ladies right now, hence the lack of knitting this week. Four prizes are shown and will be given to viewers who comment on either the blog or the Ravelry group this week.

Show Notes:

Intro: Sheila aka Sheilad37 and Wendy aka Pennywenny.

March KAL is for the Neck; Shawls, Shawlette, Cowl, or Scarf. Tag you projects with K1H2NeckKal

Thank you to Melanie for you generous donation, it is much appreciative

On The Dance Card:

Wendy has Creastview by Cecily Glowik MacDonald. 

Lotus Blossom Sock of her own design, soon to be released. She is also working on a shawlette pattern of her own design. She is still working on her sock design as well.

Sheila has Wonderfull Wallaby by Carol Anderson .

Toe Up Socks With a Difference by Wendy D. Johnson.  This is on hold for a few weeks.

Christine's Stay on Booties by Christine Bourquyin in Cascade Fixation US size 4 needles.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy has nothing.

Sheila has a little hat and socks made from Cascade Fixation in Red and White.

Future Date:
Wendy and Sheila have nothing planned at the moment.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Wendy watched an "animated ACL" by Betram Zrins.
Thank you to all the viewers for so many kind wishes and keeping Wendy's spirits up.

Baubles and Bling:
Sheila received in the mail, See Jayne Knits "Lets Blow This Popsicle Stand"

Gossip and Innuendo:
We talk about our favorite moments from the podcast and also share a contest with you guys.

Wendy continues with The Year of You theme: Marc and Angel Hack Life: Practical Tips for Productive Living. "30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself.".
25. Stop acting like everthing is fine if it isn't.
26. Stop blaming others for your troubles.
27 Stop trying to be everything to everyone.

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Episode 51 - Sidetracked

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, including Sheila's finished Gypsy Creation gradient sock and Wendy's finished backpack and Barn Raising Quilt Square. The saga of Wendy's jacked up knee continues and we discuss Tips 22-24 of the 30 Things to Stop Doing To Yourself.

Show Notes:

Intro: Sheila aka Sheilad37 and Wendy aka Pennywenny.

March KAL is for the Neck; Shawls, Shawlette, Cowl, or Scarf.  Tag you projects with K1H2NeckKal.

Thank you to Judi L for you generous donation, it is much appreciative

On The Dance Card:

Wendy has Creastview by Cecily Glowik MacDonald. 

Lotus Blossom Sock of her own design, soon to be released. She is also working on a shawlette pattern of her own design.  She is still working on her sock design as well.

Sheila has Wonderfull Wallaby by Carol Anderson .

Toe Up Socks With a Difference by Wendy D. Johnson.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished her Get Back Backpack by Claire Crompton form the book "The Knitters Bible: Knitted Bags."  She also finished a square using the Barn Raising Quilt pattern by Shelly Mackie and Larissa Brown.

Sheila has nothing. 

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing this week from either Wendy or Sheila.

Future Dates:

Sheila is planning on some little socks and hats for a friend.

Wendy is planning on casting on the Rosebud Trellis Cowl by Kathy Monahan. She also wants to cast on the Creature Comforts Cardigan by Madeline Tosh in Tosh Vintage, gifted to her by WhimiscalRain (Adrienne.)

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Sheila talks about Hubby's job and new car.

Wendy talks about her knee.

Babules and Bling:

Wendy rcv'd Eve's Ribs patter by Carol Sunday form Meg and Jocelyn of the MuffinMegnMe Podcast.

Pea Vines Pattern by Anne Hansen of Knitspot from TMYinHNL

Foster pattern from Terri Kruse Designs from Kandiland.

Sheila rcv'd pattern from TMYin HNL as well.

Gossip and Innuendo:

Wendy continues with The Year of You theme:  Marc and Angel Hack Life: Practical Tips for Productive Living. "30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself.".

22. Stop overlooking the beauty of small moments.

23. Stop trying to make things perfect.

24. Stop following the pat of least resistance.

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Episode 50 - Broken

Wendy and Sheila show their latest FOs, including the Lisianthus shawl, Sheila's socks and a sock blanket square. We also show off all the baubles and bling from last weekend's Spa Knitting and Spinning Retreat, as well as a surprise gift from Dramatic Knits. 4 winners are drawn for the sock knit along, which ended today.

Show Notes:

Intro: Sheila aka Sheilad37 and Wendy aka Pennywenny.

March KAL is for the Neck; Shawls, Shawlette, Cowl, or Scarf.  Tag you projects with K1H2NeckKal.

Review of InspinKnity Wires is here.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy has Creastview by Cecily Glowik MacDonald. 

Get Back Backpack by Claire Crompton form the Book “The Knitters Bible: Knitted Bags.”

Lotus Blossom Sock of her own design, soon to be released. She is also working on a shawlette pattern of her own design.

Sheila has Wonderfull Wallaby by Carol Anderson .

Toe Up Socks With a Difference by Wendy D. Johnson.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished Lisianthus by Rosemary Hill with Ivy Branbles Romantica in the Night Sky Colorway form Yarn and Fiber Company using US 3/3.25mm needles. 

Sheila finished her Detailed To Up sock by Wendy D. Johnson using sKnitches Uniques on US 1.5/2.5mm.

She also finished a square using the Barn Raising Quilt pattern by Shelly Mackie and Larissa Brown.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing this week from either Wendy or Sheila.

Future Dates:

Wendy is planning on the Rosebud Trellis Cowl by Kathy Monahan. 

Sheila is planning on finishing up the hoody for her son.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Wendy's heartbreak is her knee, her crush is the wonderfull viewers and internet friends that have been super nice to us this week.

Sheila's heartbreak is her sweater sleeves, her crush is that her hubby got a job.

Baubles and Bling:

Wendy's List:

  Mad Color Fiber Arts 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon 4ox Slow Burn braid of fiber.

  Good Karma Yarn Batt, Alpaca, Wook, Sari silk and spakles and tussah silk, 8 oz.

  Enchanted Knoll Farms wool, silk, sari silk and sparkle, 6oz (2 batts) in the Freshwater Pearl Colorway.

  String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn: in merino DK in the North Haven Colorway.

  Jessalu spinning wheel bag.

  Lavender scented Carnuba Wax and spinning wheel oil from Magical Moons

  Beautiful Shawl knitted by Steve of DramaticKnits: Milkweek Shawl by Laura Chau out fo Drgonfly Fiber Dance Rustic Silk in the Roasted Espresso Colorway.

Sheila's List (a lot smaller)

  Cowboy Cowl Pattern gifted to her by Candy (Kandiland)

  Chaiogoo needles from Melody (Melrawknits)

  Woolen Rabbit: WW Kashmir worsted weight 80% wool, 10 % cashmere, 10% nylon. (2 skeins).

  Good Karma Yarn 60% merino, 40 % alpaca in the Lightning Bug colorway.

  Lovely socks by Steve of DramaticKnits.  The Mae Finch Socks in Mountain Colors Barefoot.

Gossip and Innuendo: 

We announce the winners of the sock KAL for the prizes.

Ivy Brambles Romantica

Twisted and Twining by Lisa Beamer

Rosebud Trellis Cowl by Kathy Monahan

Crosswords at the Coffee Shop by Karrie Steinmetz

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Episode 49: Beach Blanket Bingo

We bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's finished cotton baby blanket and Wendy's February SAL yarn from Fat Cat Knits in the Wayfarer colorway. A winner (in honor of Wendy's "Heart-a-versary") is drawn from the people who commented on the blog after the last episode. We discuss prizes for the sock KAL which is ending next week.

Episode 48: Heart Day

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including the finished Spectra shawl, and continuing progress on the Wallaby sweater and the Lisianthus shawl. We present three more of the 30 things to stop doing to yourself and announce a book giveaway in honor of Heart Defect Awareness week.

 Show Notes:

Introductions: Sheila aka Sheilad37 and Wendy aka Pennywenny on Ravelry.

http://www.ravelry.com/projects/pennywenny/spectra

Thank you to Rahsann(Teaganblue) and Nancy for your donations, we greatly appreciate it.

Thank you to everyone for the lovely Valentine's Day cards on Ravelry, that was really sweet of all of you.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy Lisianthus by Rosemary Hill US 3 / 3.25 mm and US 4 / 3.5mm in Ivy Brambles Romantica in the Night Sky colorway.    Crestview by Cecily Glowik MacDonald using Classic Elite Duchess bulky yarn. Wendy is also working on a shawlette design and will be out soon.

Sheila is working on Super Easy Baby Blanket by Purl Soho on US 8 / 5.00mm us.ing mostly sugar and cream cotton or dishcloth cotton yarn.
Max's Hoodie, Wonderfull Wallaby by Carol Anderson using Paton's Shetland Chunky on US 8 / 5.00 mm.
Stripe socks using Wendy Johnson's Toe Up with a Difference in Gypsy Girl Creations, Transistions in Violet Bouquet. Sheila is also working on test knitting the shawl version of Crosswords at the Coffee Shop by Karrie Steinmetz (Knitpurlgurl) in Arucania worsted in pinks and purples on US 8 / 5.0mm.

Rate your Date:
Wendy finished her Spectra by Stephen West on US 5 / 3.75 mm with Madeline Tosh Sock in Midnight Rendevous and Crystal Palace Mini Mochi Color 304.
Sheila has nothing this week.

Whrilwind Romance:
Fat Cat Knits 6 oz of Polworth in the Wayfarer Colorway.

Future Dates:
Wendy is planning on casting on for the back pack out of her handspun.
Sheila is planning on casting on for Wendy's sock in her Socks that Rock Jingle Bell colorway that Wendy gave her for Christmas.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:
Wendy has a heartbreak with all the editing for our Sock Darning Tutrial found here.
Sheila crushes over a note that was sent via Ravelry by HalfbakedKnitWit

Baubles and Bling:
Wendy shares her Into The Whirled Polwarth Silk Blend inspired by the "Tudors" for the Completely Twisted and Aribtrary spinners group. Wendy also purchased th Spinners Control Card from Art Club.
Sheila shows off some Blue Moon Fiber Socks that Rock in the heavyweight "mudslide" colorway she purchased through Ravelry Destash.

Gossip and Innuendo:
Wendy shares that her sock pattern is out for test knitting.
Wendy continues with The Year of You theme:  Marc and Angel Hack Life: Practical Tips for Productive Living. "30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself."
16. Stop being jealous of others.
17. Stop complaining and feeling sorry for yourself.
18. Stop holding grudges.

Sheila share a very quick review of the Chiagoo Needles Red Cabled lace.

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Episode 47 - Short But Sweet

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including 4 pairs of finished fingerless gloves. We discuss 3 more of the 30 things to stop doing to yourself, show off Sheila's Socks That Rock club offering and feature Fat Cat Knits' fiber colorway of the month, Wayfarer.

Show Notes

Intro: Sheila aka Sheilad37 and Wendy aka Pennywenny on Ravelry.

Thank you to Judi L. for your donation.

Winding down the sock KAL here.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on Super Easy Baby Blanket by Purl Soho on US 8 / 5.00mm us.ing mostly sugar and cream cotton or dishcloth cotton yarn.
Max's Hoodie, Wonderfull Wallaby by Carol Anderson using Paton's Shetland Chunky on US 8 / 5.00 mm.
Stripe socks using Wendy Johnson's Toe Up with a Difference in Gypsy Girl Creations, Transistions in Violet Bouquet.  Sheila has mostly been working on the Urban Necessity Mitts by Colleen Michele on US 5 / 3.75 and US 6 / 4.m in various wool.

Wendy Lisianthus by Rosemary Hill US 3 / 3.25 mm and US 4 / 3.5mm in Ivy Brambles Romantica in the Night Sky colorway.  She is also working on Spectra by Stephen West on US 5 / 3.75 mm in Madelin Tosh Sock in Midnight Rendevous and Crystal Palace Mini Mochi Color 304 (green through purple.)   Crestview by Cecily Glowik MacDonald using Classic Elite Duchess bulky yarn. Lotus Blossom Sock by Wendy, have 3 test knitters lined up and should be out soon.

Rate Your Date:

Sheila has finished working on the Urban Necessity Mitts by Colleen Michele on US 5 / 3.75 and US 6 / 4.m in various wool.

Wendy has nothing.

Whrilwind Romance:

Spunky Eclectic 100% Targhee in the REd Rover Colorway, 20 oz completed.

Future Dates:

Sheila still planning on starting the Tidepool Spiral Shawl by Wendy Johnson with Wollmeise La Digitessa.

Wedny is working on a design for a shawl or scarf next.

Crushes and Heartbreaks:

Sheila had a little heartbreak with the Hoody.

Wendy crushed on the movie "One for the Money" base on the Janet Evanovich book.

Baubles and Bling:

Sheila shows off her first shipment of the Blue Moon Socks that Rock Sock Club.  Gorgeous.

Wendy shows off her lates Fat Cat Knits colorway.

Gossip and Innuendo:

Sheila talks about work horse yarns like, Regia, Opal, and anything with nylon for kids socks.

Wendy continues with The Year of You theme:  Marc and Angel Hack Life: Practical Tips for Productive Living.
"30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself."

13. Stop getting involved in relationships for the wrong reason.

14. Stop rejecting new realationships just because old ones didn't work.

15. Stop trying to compete against everyone else.

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