Episode 233: OOOOO The Force Awakens!

Short episode this week with Wendy flying solo in front of the Christmas tree! WIPs include the Sinusoida Socks and Rhinebeck Cowl. FOs include one sock and The Force Awakens hat. We draw the winners of the Spilly Jane Knits Mittens and Knitted Gift Wraps as well.

 SHOW NOTES

Shout Outs:

No KAL/CAL this month!  I think we all need a break during the holidays.  We will have some fun in 2016, including a year long Socks That Rock stash down for those with stash problems like Sheila!

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Sinusoida Socks by Louisa Sisson in White Birch Fiber Arts sock in the "You Know Nothing, John Snow" colorway

Rhinebeck Cowl (personal design) in Into the Whirled sock yarn with a paintbox gradient set from Fiber Optic Yarns.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

The Force Awakens by Hannah L in scrap worsted yarn

One Sinusoida sock

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting Cache Cache Cowl by Kiki Kawaii, probably in some Socks That Rock from stash.

Baubles & Bling:

Nothing this week

Gossip & Innuendo:

We drew a winnder of Spilly Jane Knits Mittens!

We also drew a winner of Deborah Tomasello's Hand Knitted Gift Wraps!

Fiber Events

We will post a new list of events in January 2016.  Stay tuned!

Episode 232: Don't Kick A Ginger

This week we announce the winners of the Hat KAL/CAL and the Bonus Baa-ble KAL! WIPS include fingerless mitts, The Force Awakens hat, Sinusoida socks and Wendy's Rhinebeck Cowl. FOs include Baa-ble hats (of course), a gradient hat and a vanilla sock. Baubles and Bling include Fibernymph Dyeworks yarn and Knitpicks Felici. Wendy may have a striped sock yarn problem...

 SHOW NOTES

Shout Outs:

No KAL/CAL this month!  I think we all need a break during the holidays.  We will have some fun in 2016, including a year long Socks That Rock stash down for those with stash problems like Sheila!

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

The Force Awakens by Hannah L in scrap worsted yarn

Sinusoida Socks by Louisa Sisson in White Birch Fiber Arts sock in the "You Know Nothing, John Snow" colorway

Rhinebeck Cowl (personal design) in Into the Whirled sock yarn with a paintbox gradient set from Fiber Optic Yarns.

Sheila is working on:

Gradient fingerless mitts to match her Gradient cowl and hat.

Vanilla toe up socks.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

4 Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith from stash yarns.

Sheila finished:

A Gradient Hat based on Gradient Wrap Cowl by Elizabeth Smith

A vanilla toe-up sock in Patons Kroy.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Sheila will knit socks, hats and some new slippers.  Wendy just needs to finish what she already has on the needles.

Baubles & Bling:

Fibernymph Dyeworks Bedazzled Sock in Seven Deadly Sins

Knitpicks Felici Sock in Rainbow, Tea Party, Madrigal, Nassau, and Fanciful.

Gossip & Innuendo:

October and November KAL/CAL:  We drew a winner!

BONUS Baa-ble Hat KAL:  We drew a winner!


Don't forget to enter our contest to win Spilly Jane Knits Mittens by Spilly Jane.  We will draw a winner in Episode 233.

If you'd like to win a copy of Deborah Tomasello's Hand Knitted Gift Wraps, check our the contest thread in our group and tell us which gift wrap option you would knit.  We will draw a winner in Episode 233

2015 Fiber Events

We will post a new list of events in January 2016.

Episode 231: Baa Baa Baa-ble

This week's LONG episode continues our ongoing series of reviews from Cooperative Press with Spilly Jane Knits Mittens. This week's WIPs include a Baa-Ble hat, Rhinebeck cowl, Gradient Hat and vanilla toe-up socks. FOs include more Baa-ble hats and the Jackyll and Hyde face mask. Featured baubles and bling include the patterns Color Tracks and amigurami Owl. We also feature the Hand Knit Gift Wraps book and draw a winner of the River Ganseys e-book!

 SHOW NOTES

October and November KAL/CAL:  Hats.  Let's all get ready for winter!

BONUS Baa-ble Hat KAL:  Knit Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith along with us!  You can enter it both in this thread and the general hat thread!

Shout Outs:

This week we are featuring the book Hand Knitted Gift Wraps by Deborah Tomasello as well as reviewing Spilly Jane Knits Mittens by Spilly Jane (See Gossip & Innuendo for the full review).  We will be giving away copies of both in Episode 233, so don't forget to post in the contest thread in our Ravelry group!

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Rhinebeck Cowl (personal design) in Into the Whirled sock yarn with a paintbox gradient set from Fiber Optic Yarns.

Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith from stash yarns.

Sheila is working on:

A Gradient Hat based on Gradient Wrap Cowl by Elizabeth Smith

Vanilla toe up socks.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

2 Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith from stash yarns.

Sheila finished:

Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith from stash yarns.

Jackyll and Hyde by Saskia de Feijter in stash yarns

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit a pair of socks with some White Birch Yarns in "You Know Nothing, John Snow."  Sheila will knit socks, hats and some new slippers.

Baubles & Bling:

Color Tracks by Mel-Tran Designs

York the Owl by Tahlia Fernandez

Gossip & Innuendo:

BOOK REVIEW:  This week, we reviewed Spilly Jane Knits Mittens by Spilly Jane, published by Cooperative Press.  Both Sheila and Wendy think this would be a great book for experienced knitters and newer knitters who want to start knitting colorwork mittens.  The book starts out with some good tutorial sections on thumb options, yarn choices, and color work tension, and all of the patterns can be knit using dpns or circular needles, depending on preference.  The patterns themselves vary from simple stripes all the way up to intricate charted designs with multiple colors.  At the end of the book, there is also a blank graph so that you can create your own colorwork designs.  There is definitely something for every mitten knitter in this book!  It would make a great Christmas gift, or a great book to make mittens for Christmas gifts.

If you would like to win a copy of this book, go to our Ravelry group contest thread and tell us which pattern is your favorite!  We will draw a winner in Episode 233.

NEW CONTEST:

If you'd like to win a copy of Deborah Tomasello's Hand Knitted Gift Wraps, check our the contest thread in our group and tell us which gift wrap option you would knit.

Also, this week we drew a winner of the River Ganseys book!

2015 Fiber Events

We will post a new list of events in January 2016.

Episode 230: Cyclops

This week's WIPs include Sheila's Baa-ble Hat, her Jackyl and Hyde face maks and Wendy's self-designed Rhinebeck Cowl. FOs include Sheila's finished Vanilla Socks from a hand-dyed sock blank and Wendy's finished Ribbon Candy Socks. No Baubles and Bling this week.

 SHOW NOTES

October and November KAL/CAL:  Hats.  Let's all get ready for winter!

BONUS Baa-ble Hat KAL:  Knit Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith along with us!  You can enter it both in this thread and the general hat thread!

Shout Outs:

We received four books to review from Cooperative Press!  Yay!  Cooperative Press Books are available on Amazon and electronically through Ravelry's pattern store.  Our first review is of River Ganseys by Penelope Lister Hemingway.  We will be giving away a copy of this book in Episode 231, so make sure to check out the contest thread in our Ravelry group.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Rhinebeck Cowl (personal design) in Into the Whirled sock yarn with a paintbox gradient set from Fiber Optic Yarns.

Sheila is working on:

Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith from stash yarns.

Jackyll and Hyde by Saskia de Feijter in stash yarns

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

Ribbon Candy Socks (designed by Wendy) in Must Stash Yarn self-striping in the Nutcracker Candy colorway.

Sheila finished:

Vanilla toe-up socks knit from a doubled, hand-dyed Knit Picks sock blank.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith from stash yarns and start a pair of socks with some White Birch Yarns in "You Know Nothing, John Snow."  Sheila will knit socks.

Baubles & Bling:

Nothing this week.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Don't forget to enter the contest for River Ganseys by Penelope Lister Hemingway, published by Cooperative Press.

2015 Fiber Events

We will post a new list of events in January 2016.

Episode 229: Bursting With Socks Appeal

This week's WIPs include Sheila's vanilla toe up socks from a sock blank, her Edison shawl and Wendy's new design, Ribbon Candy socks. FOs include Sheila's finished modified Rye Socks in her custom Turtlepurl colorway "Superfriends." Wendy has a PHD of one Ribbon Candy Sock. Featured Baubles and Bling include a gift from a viewer of Hobby Lobby yarn and a dishcloth knitting book. We review River Ganseys, a new book from Cooperative Press, and draw a winner of the View from the Charles pattern contest.

 SHOW NOTES

October and November KAL/CAL:  Hats.  Let's all get ready for winter!

BONUS Baa-ble Hat KAL:  Knit Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith along with us!  You can enter it both in this thread and the general hat thread!

Shout Outs:

We received four books to review from Cooperative Press!  Yay!  Cooperative Press Books are available on Amazon and electronically through Ravelry's pattern store.  Our first review is of River Ganseys by Penelope Lister Hemingway (see Gossip & Innuendo for a summary of our review).  We will be giving away a copy of this book in Episode 231, so make sure to check out the contest thread in our Ravelry group.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Ribbon Candy Socks (designed by Wendy) in Must Stash Yarn self-striping in the Nutcracker Candy colorway.

Sheila is working on:

Vanilla toe-up socks knit from a doubled, hand-dyed Knit Picks sock blank.

Edison by Lynn Di Cristina in String Theory Fiber Arts Caper Sock, Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock medium weight, and Handmaiden Casbah.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

One Ribbon Candy Sock.

Sheila finished:

Modified Rye Sock by Tincanknits.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit a cowl inspired by Fall Together, using the Oak Leaf pattern from the October Leaves Sock by Mary Hennigen and Into the Whirled sock yarn with a paintbox gradient set from Fiber Optic Yarns.

Wendy and Sheila will knit Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith from stash yarns.

Baubles & Bling:

We received an awesome package from a viewer that included "I Love This Cotton Yarn" from Hobby Lobby, a dishcloth pattern book and a knitted dishcloth, as well as some sweet treats and a note pad!

Gossip & Innuendo:

We drew a winner of the View from the Charles giveaway!

BOOK REVIEW:

This week, we reviewed River Ganseys by Penelope Lister Hemingway, published by Cooperative Press.  This book is more of a history of River Ganseys with some patterns, than a pattern book.  Wendy and Sheila both loved the detailed photos and information about knitting with sheaths and belts, spinning for gansey yarn, and the myths and facts of the gansey patterns.  The book is filled with photographs of people wearing their ganseys, and all of the historical information is backed up by careful research.  The author weaves in a family history and it makes the book fascinating and fun to read.  The River Gansey patterns at the end are beautiful, with options for men, women and children.  There is plenty of information about how they were knit and the construction of the sleeves, and several charted designs which can be used in one of the patterns, or to develop your own gansey design.  The charts also include two different alphabets so that you can add initials to your sweater, and a blank chart for you to create your own motif.  This book will be perfect for history buffs, gansey knitters, and knitters who want to add some beautiful textured motifs to their library.

2015 Fiber Events

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

We will post a new list of events in January 2016.

Episode 228: Babble about Baa-ble

This week's WIPs include Sheila's modified Rye socks and Wendy's new design, Ribbon Candy socks. FOs include Wendy's finished Geek Socks in her custom Turtlepurl colorway "Superfriends." We announced that we are opening a special thread for anyone who wants to knit a Baa-ble Hat as a part of the Hat KAL/CAL, as we both plan on making one ourselves. Wendy also plans to knit a gradient cowl using a color work leaf design from a free sock pattern as a motif.

 SHOW NOTES

October and November KAL/CAL:  Hats.  Let's all get ready for winter!

BONUS Baa-ble Hat KAL:  Knit Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith along with us!  You can enter it both in this thread and the general hat thread!

Shout Outs:

Don't forget to enter the pattern contest for View From The Charles by Jennifer Lassonde!  Just tell us which yarns you would use to knit this lovely shawl, which comes in a DK and Fingering version! A winner will be drawn next week in Episode 229.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Ribbon Candy Socks (designed by Wendy) in Must Stash Yarn self-striping in the Nutcracker Candy colorway.

Sheila is working on:

Modified Rye Sock by Tincanknits.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

Geek Socks by Wei S. Long in Turtlepurl Yarns self striping sock in the custom Super Friends colorway.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit a cowl inspired by Fall Together, using the Oak Leaf pattern from the October Leaves Sock by Mary Hennigen and Into the Whirled sock yarn with a paintbox gradient set from Fiber Optic Yarns.

Wendy and Sheila will knit Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith from stash yarns.

Baubles & Bling:

None this week.

Gossip & Innuendo:

2015 Fiber Events

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 227: The Boringest Show That Ever Boringed

This week, Wendy and Sheila are both knitting socks out of the same yarn, and that's all they have on the needles. Lots of FOs and PHDs, though, including the Waking Tide Sweater, two pairs of socks and two sock PHDs. We also have lots of Baubles and Bling from our weekend at Rhinebeck, including Miss Babs, White Birch Yarn, Fiber Optic Yarn and Into The Whirled Yarn. We also announce a new pattern contest!

 SHOW NOTES

October and November KAL/CAL:  Hats.  Let's all get ready for winter!

NEW CONTEST

The lovely Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Podcast is sponsoring a give-away of her newest pattern, View From The Charles!  Just tell us which yarns you would use to knit this lovely shawl, which comes in a DK and Fingering version!  A winner will be drawn in Episode 229.

Shout Outs:

Please consider donating unwanted needles/circulars (sized US 7, 8, 9 or 10) and/or yarn (DK, Worsted or Aran, acrylic or wool) to assist our friend Emily Milliman with her art therapy group. More information on this in our group thread.  Donations can be sent to:

Emily Milliman
2827 SW Illinois St.
Portland, OR 97239

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Geek Socks by Wei S. Long in Turtlepurl Yarns self striping sock in the custom Super Friends colorway.

Sheila is working on:

Modified Rye Sock by Tincanknits.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

Dalekanium Socks by Dena Stelly in Vesper Yarn "Bride of Socktober."

Waking Tide Pullover by Courtney Spainhower in Dyeabolical Yarn worsted, Polar Vortex color way

Sheila finished:

Generic toe up sock on commission in Patons Kroy Rose Marl colorway.

One modified Rye Sock by Tincanknits.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit a cowl inspired by Fall Together, using the Oak Leaf pattern from the October Leaves Sock by Mary Hennigen and Into the Whirled sock yarn with a paintbox gradient set from Fiber Optic Yarns.

Wendy and Sheila will knit Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith from stash yarns.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy purchased:

White Birch Fiber Arts self striping yarn in "Nothing Says Screw You Like a Rainbow" and "You Know Nothing, John Snow."

Fiber Optioc Yarns Paintbox Gradient set in Autumn Harvest

Into The Whirled Gloucester sock in Lorelei

Birthstone stacking ring set from Chloe and Isabel in Amethyst, Ruby and Opal

Sheila purchased:

Miss Babs Yowza in the Rhinebeck 2015 colorway

Gossip & Innuendo:

2015 Fiber Events

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 226: Made In Maine

This week we record in Maine with Lois (Knittingsmybag) and Denise (Madaboutmatisse). Lots of WIPs, including socks, a sweater and shawls, and a couple of sock FOs. Baubles and Bling include Miss Babs Yowza, Quince and Co yarn, and a birthday surprise! We are looking forward to our time at Rhinebeck, and will be wearing our Rhinebeck 2015 socks on Saturday. We also draw prizes for the monthly KAL/CAL and the shawl charity!

 SHOW NOTES

October and November KAL/CAL:  Hats.  Let's all get ready for winter!

Shout Outs:

Please consider donating unwanted needles/circulars (sized US 7, 8, 9 or 10) and/or yarn (DK, Worsted or Aran, acrylic or wool) to assist our friend Emily Milliman with her art therapy group. More information on this in our group thread.  Donations can be sent to:

Emily Milliman
2827 SW Illinois St.

Portland, OR 97239

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Dalekanium Socks by Dena Stelly in Vesper Yarn "Bride of Socktober."

Waking Tide Pullover by Courtney Spainhower in Dyeabolical Yarn worsted, Polar Vortex color way

Sheila is working on:

Edison by Lynn Di Cristina.  She has given up on Happy Street.  She will use the Socks That Rock, String Theory Fiber Arts and Handmaiden Casbah sock.

Generic toe up sock on commission in Patons Kroy Rose Marl colorway.

Lois is working on:

Vanilla sock in Dancing Dog Dyeworks "Boo" colorway

Dunlap Cowl by Erika Flory in Quince and Co (three colorways)

Denise is working on:

Yowza Weight It Shawl #1 by Susan B. Anderson in Miss Babs Yowza in the Perfectly Wreckless colorway.

Rose City Roller Socks by Mara Catherine Bryner in Perfect Day Yarn (discontinued)

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished one Dalekanium sock

Sheila finished one of a pair of commissioned generic toe up socks.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Wendy, Sheila and Lois will knit socks at Rhinebeck from their custom Rhinebeck colorway from Turtlepurl.

Baubles & Bling:

Sheila purchased:

Socks That Rock lightweight in the Happy Anniversary colorway (STR 10th Ann. Club offering)

Lois purchased:

Miss Babs Yowza in Beautiful Dreamer (a Babette colorway)

Denise purchased:

Quince and Co Yarn in Birds' Egg, Egret and Iceland.

Denise received:

Binkwaffle Bag in turquoise print

Biscotte et Cie Yarn self-striping in orange, turquoise and green.

Gossip & Innuendo:

We drew a winner of the monthly KAL/CAL.  The winner should contact Wendy (pennywenny on Rav) for her prize.

PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION:

Thank you to everyone who donated shawls and/or prizes!  Lise reports receiving more than 150 shawls!  We drew for the yarn prizes this week, and winners should contact Sheilad37 on Rav.  You can always donate shawls to Lise outside of the contest.  If you do, shawls should be sent directly to:

Webs Warehouse
ATTN: Lise Gill
6 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027

Also, huge thanks to those who have donated yarn to Emily (see info above).  You will definitely help make her community class a success.

2015 Fiber Events

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015

If you made socks from STR "It's Not an Obsession, It's a Collection," please meet up with us at 3:00 by Building C at the large tree with benches by the bathroom.  Or hashtag a picture of your socks with #K1H2RB2015 on Instagram!  We will also be at the podcaster meet up around 1:30.

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 225: We Talk About Weight Loss

This week's WIPs include more vanilla toe up socks, the Waking Tide sweater and Dalekanium socks. FOs include socks, socks, socks! Featured Baubles and Bling include Sheila's birthday presents from home, BMFA STR in the Knitty Rocks colorway, bulb pin stitch markers from Cocoknits.com, and a Detroit "You Are Here" mug! We also review a "No Touch" lotion stick from Keep On With Life, in the Lavender and Almond scents. We are keeping our contest threads open until we record, so you have a few days over the deadline to participate!!

 SHOW NOTES

August and September KAL/CAL:  Shawls!  This way, if you decide to knit a shawl for our charity effort, you can double dip!

WE ARE KEEPING ALL CONTEST THREADS OPEN UNTIL WE RECORD LATER THIS WEEK.  SO GET YOUR ENTRIES IN WHILE YOU CAN!!

Shout Outs:

DON'T FORGET:  Please participate in our charity shawl drive!  We did a great job last year, let's make it even better the second time around.  Details at the bottom of this post and in the Charity thread in our group.

ALSO:  Please consider donating unwanted needles/circulars (sized US 7, 8, 9 or 10) and/or yarn (DK, Worsted or Aran, acrylic or wool) to assist our friend Emily Milliman with her art therapy group.  More information on this in our group thread.  Donations can be sent to:

Emily Milliman
2827 SW Illinois St.

Portland, OR 97239

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Dalekanium Socks by Dena Stelly in Vesper Yarn "Bride of Socktober."

Waking Tide Pullover by Courtney Spainhower in Dyeabolical Yarn worsted, Polar Vortex color way

Sheila is working on:

Edison by Lynn Di Cristina.  She has given up on Happy Street.  She will use the Socks That Rock, String Theory Fiber Arts and Handmaiden Casbah sock.

Generic toe up sock on commission in Patons Kroy Rose Marl colorway.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished one Dalekanium sock (now shown on blocker!)

Sheila finished one pair of commissioned generic toe up socks.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Wendy and Sheila just want to finish what they have on the needles right now.  They both plan to knit a sock at Rhinebeck from their custom Rhinebeck colorway from Turtlepurl.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy traded for:

a Detroit "You Are Here" mug from Starbucks.

Sheila received:

Various candies and a gift card for her birthday from her family

Socks That Rock mediumweight in the Knitty Rocks colorway for her birthday from Wendy

Bulb pin stitch markers from Cocoknits for her birthday from Wendy

REVIEW:

"No Touch" Solid Lotion Stick from Keep on With Life.  We tried Lavender and Almond.  We both liked how grease-free this lotion was and the scents are great!  We both immediately used it on our dry elbows.

We think it would make an excellent purse lotion because you wouldn't worry about opening and squeezing all over your stuff.  We also think this would make a terrific stocking stuffer.  Sheila will be using hers at work, since she washes her hands a lot.  Wendy plans to keep hers in her purse.

We also like the pattern Solid Lotion Cozy designed by Mel-Tran Designs.  You can make a custom pouch for your stick lotion and clip it inside your bag so you always know where it is.

Gossip & Innuendo:

PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION:

Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to:

Webs Warehouse
ATTN: Lise Gill
6 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027

We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl.

2015 Fiber Events

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 224: Outer Banks Style

This week Wendy is flying solo in the Outer Banks. WIPs include the Waking Tide sweater and Dalekanium socks. One PHD this week - a single Dalekanium sock is complete. Baubles and Bling include some tape measures for Wendy's notions pouches. Don't forget the Shawl KAL/CAL and the charity shawl drive!

 SHOW NOTES

August and September KAL/CAL:  Shawls!  This way, if you decide to knit a shawl for our charity effort, you can double dip!

Shout Outs:

DON'T FORGET:  Please participate in our charity shawl drive!  We did a great job last year, let's make it even better the second time around.  Details at the bottom of this post and in the Charity thread in our group.

ALSO:  Please consider donating unwanted needles/circulars (sized US 7, 8, 9 or 10) and/or yarn (DK, Worsted or Aran, acrylic or wool) to assist our friend Emily Milliman with her art therapy group.  More information on this in our group thread.  Donations can be sent to:

Emily Milliman
2827 SW Illinois St.

Portland, OR 97239

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Dalekanium Socks by Dena Stelly in Vesper Yarn "Bride of Socktober."

Waking Tide Pullover by Courtney Spainhower in Dyeabolical Yarn worsted, Polar Vortex color way

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished one Dalekanium sock

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Nothing planned right now.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy purchased:

3 faux leather measuring tapes at Hobby Lobby to help complete more notions kits.

Gossip & Innuendo:

PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION:

Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to:

Webs Warehouse
ATTN: Lise Gill
6 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027

We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl.

2015 Fiber Events

Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 223: Klingons?

This week we are still knitting socks, including the Dalekanium Sockthat mysteriously appeared in Wendy's library. FO's include one of Sheila's commissioned socks and Wendy's pair of Mr. Invested socks. Sheila is planning to knit Happy Street after a few fails at pattern reading, and Wendy is planning to start her Waking Tide sweater after a few mods. Baubles and Bling include Starbucks You Are Here mugs and a summer washcloth.

 SHOW NOTES

August and September KAL/CAL:  Shawls!  This way, if you decide to knit a shawl for our charity effort, you can double dip!

Shout Outs:

DON'T FORGET:  Please participate in our charity shawl drive!  We did a great job last year, let's make it even better the second time around.  Details at the bottom of this post and in the Charity thread in our group. 

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Dalekanium Socks by Dena Stelly in Vesper Yarn "Bride of Socktober."

Sheila is working on:

Commissioned socks in Patons Kroy, Blue/Brown Marl color

Rate Your Date:

Mister Invested Socks by Meaghan Schmaltz in Knitpicks Felici in the Baker Street color way.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit Waking Tide Pullover by Courtney Spainhower in Dyeabolical Yarn worsted, Polar Vortex color way

Sheila is going to work on socks, including Halloween themed socks, and will cast on a Happy Street shawl.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy received:

A Beach-themed washcloth

Two Starbucks You Are Here mugs

Gossip & Innuendo:

PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION:

Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to:

Webs Warehouse
ATTN: Lise Gill
6 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027

We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl.

2015 Fiber Events

First Annual Harvest and Fiber Festival at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Millis, MA Sat Sep 19 (link is to Facebook, the event is from 9:30 to 4 for those who can't access it).

Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015

Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015

Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 222: The Oskar Show

Oskar the Cat tries to take over the show today! This week's FOs include generic toe up socks and Mr. Invested socks. No FOs to show, but Wendy shows the wall hanging she made. Exciting prize donation for the shawl charity is shown, and featured baubles and bling include two awesome Tika Bags, Pairfect sock yarn, Patons Kroy sock yarn and a Knittingsmybag Halloween bag.

 SHOW NOTES

August and September KAL/CAL:  Shawls!  This way, if you decide to knit a shawl for our charity effort, you can double dip!

Shout Outs:

DON'T FORGET:  Please participate in our charity shawl drive!  We did a great job last year, let's make it even better the second time around.  Details at the bottom of this post and in the Charity thread in our group.  Featured in this episode:  a gorgeous Knittingsmybag project bag and coordinating yarn prize, donated by an awesome viewer!!!

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Mister Invested Socks by Meaghan Schmaltz in Knitpicks Felici in the Baker Street color way.

Sheila is working on:

Commissioned socks in Patons Kroy, Blue/Brown Marl color

Rate Your Date:

None this week.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy shows her Box Trot Quilt

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit her Rhinebeck sweater in Dyeabolical Yarn worsted, Polar Vortex color way, and will knit Halloween themed socks.

Sheila is going to work on socks, including Halloween themed socks, and may cast on a Happy Street shawl.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy purchased:

A Halloween themed bag from Knittingsmybag

Sheila purchased:

Patons Kroy in the Rose Marl colorway

Wendy and Sheila received Tikabags and Regia Pairfect Yarn.

Gossip & Innuendo:

PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION:

Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to:

Webs Warehouse
ATTN: Lise Gill
6 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027

We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl.

2015 Fiber Events

First Annual Harvest and Fiber Festival at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Millis, MA Sat Sep 19 (link is to Facebook, the event is from 9:30 to 4 for those who can't access it).

Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015

Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015

Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 221: Kids Screaming Outside

We've got rowdy kids outside in this episode as we celebrate Zman's birthday! WIPs include Mr. Invested socks, generic toe-up socks, and the Retiarius cowl. FOs include Sheila's STR generic socks and Wendy's"Captain America" Dunlap cowl. Featured Baubles and Bling include Sheila's Rocking Sock Club swag and Wendy's "Bride of Socktober" Vesper Sock. Sheila also gives her review of the 10th Anniversary Rocking Sock Club.

 SHOW NOTES

August and September KAL/CAL:  Shawls!  This way, if you decide to knit a shawl for our charity effort, you can double dip!

Shout Outs:

DON'T FORGET:  Please participate in our charity shawl drive!  We did a great job last year, let's make it even better the second time around.  Details at the bottom of this post and in the Charity thread in our group.  Featured in this episode:  a gorgeous Knittingsmybag project bag and coordinating yarn prize, donated by an awesome viewer!!!

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Mister Invested Socks by Meaghan Schmaltz in Knitpicks Felici in the Baker Street color way.

Sheila is working on:

Commissioned socks in Patons Kroy, Blue/Brown Marl color

Color Affection by Veera Valimaki in three different yarns

Jackyll & Hyde Facemask by Saskia de Feitjer in Plymouth Encore

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

Dunlap Cowl by Erika Flory in Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport yarn

One Mr. Invested Sock.

Sheila finished:

Plain toe-up sock in Blue Moon Fiber Arts STR, Feeling Groovy color way.

Whirlwind Romance:

No progress at all this week.  Spinning wheel is still put away to accommodate construction!

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit her Rhinebeck sweater in Dyeabolical Yarn worsted, Polar Vortex color way.

Sheila is going to work on socks.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy purchased:

Vesper Yarn self-striping sock yarn in the Bride of Socktober colorway

Sheila purchased:

Rocking Sock Club 10th Anniversary bag and swag

Gossip & Innuendo:

PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION:

Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to:

Webs Warehouse
ATTN: Lise Gill
6 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027

We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl.

2015 Fiber Events

First Annual Harvest and Fiber Festival at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Millis, MA Sat Sep 19 (link is to Facebook, the event is from 9:30 to 4 for those who can't access it).

Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015

Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015

Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 220: One Busy Summer

This week, our WIPs include the Dunlap Cowl, the Mr. Invested socks, Jackyl and Hyde face mask and generic toe up socks. Our FOs were the Yowza Weight-It Shawl #4, Barley Hat and Zigzagular socks. Featured baubles and bling include Fibernymph Dyeworks sock yarn in Cereal Killer. Our charity shawl effort continues, along with a shawl-themed KAL/CAL.

 SHOW NOTES

August and September KAL/CAL:  Shawls!  This way, if you decide to knit a shawl for our charity effort, you can double dip!

Shout Outs:

DON'T FORGET:  Check out the fabulous KnitCliks website!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE!

Also:  don't forget to participate in our charity shawl drive!  We did a great job last year, let's make it even better the second time around.  Details at the bottom of this post and in the Charity thread in our group.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Dunlap Cowl by Erika Flory in Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport yarn

Mister Invested Socks by Meaghan Schmaltz in Knitpicks Felici in the Baker Street color way.

Sheila is working on:

Color Affection by Veera Valimaki in three different yarns

Plain toe-up sock in Blue Moon Fiber Arts STR, Feeling Groovy color way.

Jackyll & Hyde Facemask by Saskia de Feitjer in Plymouth Encore

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson in Miss Babs Yowza, Mad Hatter color way.

Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits in the leftover Yowza.

Sheila finished:

Zigzagular Socks by Susie White in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession"

Whirlwind Romance:

No progress at all this week.  Spinning wheel is still put away to accommodate construction!

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit her Rhinebeck sweater in Dyeabolical Yarn worsted, Polar Vortex color way.

Sheila is going to work on a plain sock in Fishknits self-striping

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy purchased:

Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce Sock in the self-striping color way Cereal Killer


Measuring tapes

Gossip & Innuendo:

PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION:

Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to:

Webs Warehouse
ATTN: Lise Gill
6 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027

We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl.

2015 Fiber Events

First Annual Harvest and Fiber Festival at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Millis, MA Sat Sep 19 (link is to Facebook, the event is from 9:30 to 4 for those who can't access it).

Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015

Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015

Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 219: Cake Envy

LONG episode this week to make up for missing last week, I guess! WIPs include toe-up socks, Yowza Weight-It shawl, Mr. Invested Socks, Jackyll and Hyde face mask and Color Affection shawl. FOs include Zigzagular socks, Blanket Bob and Melbourne Cobblestone socks. Featured Baubles and Bling include Must Stash Yarns, BMFA Socks That Rock and the STR July Club offering. Also, we chose a winner of the Monster/Creature KAL/CAL!

 SHOW NOTES

August and September KAL/CAL:  Shawls!  This way, if you decide to knit a shawl for our charity effort, you can double dip!

Shout Outs:

DON'T FORGET:  Check out the fabulous KnitCliks website!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE!

Also:  don't forget to participate in our charity shawl drive!  We did a great job last year, let's make it even better the second time around.  Details at the bottom of this post and in the Charity thread in our group.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Mister Invested Socks by Meaghan Schmaltz in Knitpicks Felici in the Baker Street color way.

Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson in Miss Babs Yowza, Mad Hatter color way.

Retiarius by Amy King

Sheila is working on:

Color Affection by Veera Valimaki in three different yarns

Plain toe-up sock in Blue Moon Fiber Arts STR, Feeling Groovy color way.

Jackyll & Hyde Facemask by Saskia de Feitjer in Plymouth Encore

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

Melbourne Cobblestone Socks by Kiki Kawaii in Knitpicks Felici in the Wizard color way

Sheila finished:

Zigzagular Socks by Susie White in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession"

Blanket Bob by Melissa "Missa" Hills in cotton yarn.

Whirlwind Romance:

No progress at all this week.  Spinning wheel is put away to accommodate construction!

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit her Rhinebeck sweater in Dyeabolical Yarn worsted, Polar Vortex color way.

Sheila is going to work on a plain sock in Fishknits self-striping

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy purchased:

Must Stash Yarn self-striping in Kama Sutra and Nutcracker Candy color ways.

Sheila purchased:

Blue Moon Fiber Arts STR medium weight  from destash in an unknown color way.

Blue Moon Fiber Arts STR July Club offering in STR lightweight, Berrylicious color way,

Gossip & Innuendo:

PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION:

Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to:

Webs Warehouse
ATTN: Lise Gill
6 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027

We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl.

ALSO:  We drew a winner of July KAL/CAL!

2015 Fiber Events

First Annual Harvest and Fiber Festival at Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Millis, MA Sat Sep 19 (link is to Facebook, the event is from 9:30 to 4 for those who can't access it).

Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015

Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015

Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 218: Sheila is Short

This week features a (brief) appearance by Sheila's oldest son! WIPs include Melbourne Cobblestone socks, Retiarius, Blanket Bob, Color Affection and Zigzagular socks. No FOs, but we have a couple of sock PhDs. We drew a winner of the Aurora Borealis PDF. Don't forget to post pics of your FOs for the July KAL/CAL! We will draw a winner next week.

 SHOW NOTES

July KAL/CAL:  Monsters or other creatures!  Any creature you care to make (except people).  We will draw a winner next week!!!

Shout Outs:

DON'T FORGET:  Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!!  Also, the Bosworths will be vending.  If you want to purchase a spindle, this is your chance.
Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE!

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Melbourne Cobblestone Socks by Kiki Kawaii in Knitpicks Felici in the Wizard color way

Retiarius by Amy King

Sheila is working on:

Blanket Bob by Melissa "Missa" Hills in cotton yarn.

Color Affection by Veera Valimaki

Zigzagular Socks by Susie White in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession"

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

One Melbourne Cobblestone sock

Sheila finished:

One Zigzagular sock

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy sadly died on the hill during Tour de Fleece!  No progress at all this week.

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit her Rhinebeck sweater and may knit a Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson.

Sheila is going to work on socks and her current WIPs.

Baubles & Bling:

Nothing this week!

Gossip & Innuendo:

PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION:

Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to:

Webs Warehouse
ATTN: Lise Gill
6 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027

We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl.

ALSO:  We drew a winner of the Aurora Borealis pdf!

2015 Fiber Events

Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA Saturday Aug 8,  2015

Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015

Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015

Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Episode 217: Restless Natives

This week's episode announces that the Bosworths will be vending at Fiber Revival on August 8 and also announces a number of prize donations from our viewers!! WIPs include Zigzagular socks, Color Affection Shawl, Melbourne Cobblestone Socks and Retiarius Cowl. FOs include Rose City Roller socks, Dino Baby Booties, Rialto Baby Beanie, TGV Shawl, and Leyburn Socks. Featured Baubles and Bling include fun gifts from our friend Melanie, Valley Yarn and Knitters Pride Cubics circulars.

 SHOW NOTES

July KAL/CAL:  Monsters or other creatures!  Any creature you care to make (except people).  We will draw a winner in August.

Shout Outs:

DON'T FORGET:  Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!!  Also, the Bosworths will be vending.  If you want to purchase a spindle, this is your chance.

Thank you to Mel, Angel and 2 anonymous donors for replenishing our prize box.

Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE!

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Melbourne Cobblestone Socks by Kiki Kawaii in Knitpicks Felici in the Wizard color way

Retiarius by Amy King

Sheila is working on:

Color Affection Veera Valimaki

Zigzagular Socks by Susie White in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession"

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

Dino Baby Booties by Anna Meier in Plymouth Select DK.

Leyburn Socks by Minty Fresh in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession"

TGV (High Speed Knitting) by Susan Ashcroft in polwarth/silk handspun from CJ Kopec Creations in the "Death to Ovarian Cancer" colorway

Rialto Baby Beanie by Haley Waxberg in Plymouth Select DK.

Sheila finished:

Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner in a cotton blend yarn.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy has transferred most of the sweater singles onto her Akerworks bobbins and has plied almost a full bobbin of yarn.

Future Dates:

Wendy will knit her Rhinebeck sweater and may knit a Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson.

Sheila is going to work on a gift item.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy and Sheila received:

Lots of donations for prizes and a few fun items.

Sheila purchased:

Valley Yarns to make ski masks

Knitters Pride Nova Cubics Platina needles

Gossip & Innuendo:

DON'T FORGET:  We will be giving away a PDF copy of the Aurora Borealis Mittens book in Episode 218.  Just tell us in the Ravelry Contest Thread which pattern is your favorite - if you can decide.

PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION:

Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to:

Webs Warehouse
ATTN: Lise Gill
6 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027

We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl.

2015 Fiber Events

Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA Saturday Aug 8,  2015

Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015

Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015

Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015

New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015

Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015