Episode 105 - When Cats Attack!

Ollie the Cat was CRAZY in this episode! Wendy and Sheila bring you their usual project chat, including Sheila's nearly completed Iris Mystery Shawlette and Wendy's Breakwater sweater. No FOs this week, unfortunately. Wendy shows her completed yarn spun from Highland Handmades fiber. Baubles and bling include a perfume tester from Dyeabolical Yarns and a spinning book by Anne Fields.

Show Notes

KAL/CAL:  Post a picture of your washcloth and/or dishcloths in the thread in our group between now and March 31.  The thread will be locked on April 1st and we will pick 2 winners from all photo entries on our next episode.

Our April/May KAL/CAL will be anything for babies or kids.  There will be more details when the thread is opened on April 1, and on our next episode.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Iris, Goddess of Rainbow Shawl by Natasha Vogele (about $5 on Rav) in Wollmeise 80/20 sock yarn in the Zenzi color way.

Wendy is working on:

Breakwater pullover by Cecily Glowik MacDonald, ($6 on Rav) in String Theory Caper Sock in the Canyon color way.  US 6/4mm needle.

In The Pink by Izzy Knits (free on Ravelry) in Schoppel Wolle Zauberball in the Denim/Stonewashed color way on US7/4.5mm needles

Christmas Tree Hat by Patti Pierce Stone in Berroco Vintage DK on US5/3.75mm needles.

Rate Your Date:

Nothing this week.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way.

Wendy completed all 8oz of  Highland Handmades SW Merino/Merino/Silk Top in The Man in Black color way.  575 yards of sport weight, 2 ply.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Chicken Viking Hat
Kwoosh Shawlette or
Trillian or
Feston

Sheila plans on knitting:

Clapotis
Wonderful Wallaby
A dishcloth of her own design with a button strap.

Baubles & Bling:

Spinning Wool: Beyond The Basics by Anne Fields
Dyeabolical Yarns perfume tester in the Brown Sugar & Fig scent!

Gossip & Innuendo:

Charity Auction for the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Firemedic on Ravelry is auctioning a beautiful blanket to support the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp.  You can get all of the details on her project page link, or check out her Facebook page here.

Support Melissa's Team Knitters for Knockers  Melissa (Meliabella on Ravelry and hostess of His and Hers Podcast) will be walking in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day again this year for those who may be interested in donating.  She recently met her $2300 minimum, but you can still donate!

If you want to treat yourself as well as make a donation to breast cancer research,  Stitched by Jessalu  is offering the "Fight Like A Girl" project bags to help fundraise - %50 percent of the profits will either go to Melissa's fundraising effort or to breast cancer research - details are on the listings.  Get them before they are all gone.

Loire Cowl by Angeleah McGarrah COUPON CODE! Get $1 off until March 30, 2013 with the code LOIRE2

Episode 104: "Projects of Shame"

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, including Sheila's Iris Goddess of the Rainbow shawlette, and Wendy's Breakwater sweater and In The Pink shawl. Wendy shows off her growing collection of baby holiday hats as well. Featured Baubles and Bling include this month's Into the Whirled club offering and the latest Rebecca Danger book.

Show Notes

KAL/CAL:  Post a picture of your washcloth and/or dishcloths in the thread in our group between now and March 31.  We will pick a winner from all photo entries at the end of the contest.

We are tossing around the idea of doing a baby/child KAL/CAL for the next two months, which would include toys and other child-related items.  We will give more details in our next podcast.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Iris, Goddess of Rainbow Shawl by Natasha Vogele (about $5 on Rav) in Wollmeise 80/20 sock yarn in the Zenzi color way.

Wendy is working on:

Breakwater pullover by Cecily Glowik MacDonald, ($6 on Rav) in String Theory Caper Sock in the Canyon color way.  US 6/4mm needle.

In The Pink by Izzy Knits (free on Ravelry) in Schoppel Wolle Zauberball in the Denim/Stonewashed color way on US7/4.5mm needles

Christmas Tree Hat by Patti Pierce Stone in Berroco Vintage DK on US5/3.75mm needles.

Rate Your Date:


Bunny Beanie by Noe Knit in Berroco Vintage Bulky on US8/5mm needles with ears in Martha Stewart scrap yarn.

Pumpkin Hat by Sarah Hood in Berroco Vintage on US7/4.5mm needles with stem in Dream in Color Smooshy held double.  The leaf instructions were taken from Just a Leaf by Hinke and it was done on US5/3.75mm needles with Berroco Vintage DK.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way.

Wendy completed 4oz of  Highland Handmades SW Merino/Merino/Silk Top in The Man in Black color way.  300 yards of sport weight, 2 ply.  The other 4 oz is mostly spun into singles.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Chicken Viking Hat  

Sheila plans on knitting:

Clapotis
Wonderful Wallaby
A dishcloth of her own design with a button strap.

Baubles & Bling:

Into The Whirled March 2013 club offering is Tuscadero on Merino/Silk, based on a painting of ballet dancers by Degas.

Knit a Monster Nursery  by Rebecca Danger.  Gifted to Sheila by viewer Lynnio.  Lots of awesome baby stuff!

Gossip & Innuendo:

Charity Auction for the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Firemedic on Ravelry is auctioning a beautiful blanket to support the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp.  You can get all of the details on her project page link, or check out her Facebook page here.

Support Melissa's Team Knitters for Knockers  Melissa (Meliabella on Ravelry and hostess of His and Hers Podcast) will be walking in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day again this year for those who may be interested in donating.  If you want to treat yourself as well as make a donation,  Stitched by Jessalu  is offering the "Fight Like A Girl" project bags to help fundraise - %50 percent of the profits will go to Melissa's fundraising effort!  Get them before they are all gone.


Loire Cowl by Angeleah McGarrah COUPON CODE! Get $1 off until March 30, 2013 with the code LOIRE2

Episode 103: Lots of Baby Things

We bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's Iris Shawlette in progress, Wendy's Breakwater Sweater and In The Pink Shawl in progress and the finishes Owlie Sleep Sack and matching hat. Baubles and Bling this week include Spinning Wheel Wax from Magical Moons and Berrocco yarn from the Yarn and Fiber Company. Featuring a code for the Loire Shawl from Angeleah McGarrah this week!

Show Notes

KAL/CAL:  Post a picture of your washcloth and/or dishcloths in the thread in our group between now and March 31.  We will pick a winner from all photo entries at the end of the contest.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Harvest Dew Socks by Rose Hiver (free on Rav) in Lorna's Laces Sportmate sock yarn in the Zombie BBQ color way.

Iris, Goddess of Rainbow Shawl by Natasha Vogele (about $5 on Rav) in Wollmeise 80/20 sock yarn in the Zenzi color way.

Wendy is working on:

Breakwater pullover by Cecily Glowik MacDonald, ($6 on Rav) in String Theory Caper Sock in the Canyon color way.  US 6/4mm needle.

In The Pink by Izzy Knits (free on Ravelry) in Schoppel Wolle Zauberball in the Denim/Stonewashed color way.

Rate Your Date:

Owlie Sleep Sack by Theresa Cole in Malabrigo Rios, Lettuce color way on US7/4.5mm needles.

Owlie Hat  by Theresa Cole in Malabrigo Rios, Lettuce color way on US8/5mm needles.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way

Highland Handmades SW Merino/Merino/Silk Top in The Man in Black color way.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Chicken Viking Hat  
Christmas Tree Hat
Bunny Beanie
Pumpkin Hat

Sheila plans on knitting:

Clapotis
Wonderful Wallaby

Baubles & Bling:

Magical Moons  Spinning Wheel Wax.  See the great Cleaning Your Wheel Tutorial that I use.

Berroco Vintage Colors  in Color No. 5218 (Orange-Brown)
Berroco Vintage Chunky  in Color No. 6101 (White)
Berroco Vintage DK  in Green (no color number with my skein)
Berroco Vintage  in Color No. 5164 (Orange)
Bunny Cookie from Cheryls  gifted to me by Lois from Knittingsmybag

Loire Cowl by Angeleah McGarrah for $5 on Rav.  Get $1 off until March 30, 2013 with the code LOIRE2

Gossip & Innuendo:

Charity Auction for the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Firemedic on Ravelry is auctioning a beautiful blanket to support the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp.  You can get all of the details on her project page link, or check out her Facebook page here.

Support Melissa's Team Knitters for Knockers  Melissa (Meliabella on Ravelry and hostess of His and Hers Podcast) will be walking in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day again this year for those who may be interested in donating.

Episode 102: House of Contagion and Pestilence

Wendy and Sheila bring you the usual projects, including Sheila's Iris Mystery Shawl and Wendy's Breakwater sweater. Sheila reviews her BMFA Socks That Rock club membership from 2012, Wendy shows three of her latest spinning projects and we discuss the Mid-Atalantic Burn Camp charity auction by Firemedic on Ravelry.

Show Notes

KAL/CAL:  Post a picture of your washcloth and/or dishcloths in the thread in our group between now and March 31.  We will pick a winner from all photo entries at the end of the contest.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Harvest Dew Socks by Rose Hiver (free on Rav) in Lorna's Laces Sportmate sock yarn in the Zombie BBQ color way.

Iris, Goddess of Rainbow Shawl by Natasha Vogele (about $5 on Rav) in Wollmeise 80/20 sock yarn in the Zenzi color way.

Wendy is working on:

Breakwater pullover by Cecily Glowik MacDonald, ($6 on Rav) in String Theory Caper Sock in the Canyon color way.  US 6/4mm needle.

In The Pink by Izzy Knits (free on Ravelry) in Schoppel Wolle Zauberball in the Denim/Stonewashed color way.

Rate Your Date:

Lacuna by Angeleah McGarrah ($5 on Rav)  in Spinning Fates Shiva Sock in the Hyacinth Bucket colorway commissioned by Lois from Knittingsmybag as a Christmas present to Wendy.  US5/3.5mm needle.  Wendy shows it blocked this week.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way

Highland Handmades SW Merino/Merino/Silk Top in The Man in Black color way.

Wendy spun:

CJ Kopec Creations Polwarth Silk Top in the Death to Ovarian Cancer color way.

Future Dates:

None.

Baubles & Bling:

None.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockin' Sock Club  Sheila reviews her year-long membership in the club in 2012.

North Shore Yarn Crawl 2013 March 14-17 at various yarn stores on the North Shore of Massachusetts. We probably won’t attend, but it is a fun day of yarn shopping with store event discounts and lots of chances to win drawing prizes.  We are considering a meet-up at a local yarn store on Saturday that weekend for those who are going to be around.  Check this thread on our Ravelry group.

Charity Auction for the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp Firemedic on Ravelry is auctioning a beautiful blanket to support the Mid-Atlantic Burn Camp.  You can get all of the details on her project page link, or check out her Facebook page here.

Episode 101: Congrats!

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including Wendy's Breakwater sweater in progress, Sheila's Harvest Dew Socks and Iris Mystery shawl, and Wendy's finished Lacuna Shawl. Baubles and Bling include fiber and yarn from Highland Handmade and Blue Moon Socks That Rock. Reminder that the North Shore Yarn Crawl is coming up soon. 

  Show Notes

KAL/CAL:  Post a picture of your washcloth and/or dishcloths in the thread in our group between now and March 31.  We will pick a winner from all photo entries at the end of the contest.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Harvest Dew Socks by Rose Hiver (free on Rav) in Lorna's Laces Sportmate sock yarn in the Zombie BBQ color way.

Iris, Goddess of Rainbow Shawl by Natasha Vogele (about $5 on Rav) in Wollmeise 80/20 sock yarn in the Zenzi color way.

Wendy is working on:

Breakwater pullover by Cecily Glowik MacDonald, ($6 on Rav) in String Theory Caper Sock in the Canyon color way.  US 6/4mm needle.

Aquaphobia Socks  by Crystals Flanagan (free on Rav) in Into The Whirled Pakkoku sock in the Muse pooling color way.

Rate Your Date:

Lacuna by Angeleah McGarrah ($5 on Rav)  in Spinning Fates Shiva Sock in the Hyacinth Bucket colorway commissioned by Lois from Knittingsmybag as a Christmas present to Wendy.  US5/3.5mm needle.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in the Flower Shop Inferno color way

Sheila is spinning (well, Wendy will spin this FOR Sheila):

CJ Kopec Creations Polwarth Silk Top in the Death to Ovarian Cancer color way.

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit another In The Pink by Izzy Knits (free on Ravelry) in Schoppel Wolle Zauberball in the Denim/Stonewashed color way.

Baubles & Bling:

Highland Handmades SW Merino/Merino/Silk Top in The Man in Black color way.

Highland Handmades White Ash Worsted in the Witchy color way.

BMFA Socks That Rock in a red/brown color way from the Blue Moon sale earlier this year.

Gossip & Innuendo:

North Shore Yarn Crawl 2013 March 14-17 at various yarn stores on the North Shore of Massachusetts. We probably won’t attend, but it is a fun day of yarn shopping with store event discounts and lots of chances to win drawing prizes.