Episode 134: Wonky Neckline

We're back! This week's WIPs include the Spice Man socks and Semele. FOs include Wendy's improvised cowl and the Hiro Sweater. Featured baubles and bling include Wendy's purchases from Spunky Eclectic and Stitched by Jessalu at New England Fiber Fest, and a new bag from Knittingsmybag. 

  Show Notes 

KAL/CAL:  We are hosting a Selfish Knitting KAL for the months of November and December!  Anything you knit for yourself during this time period can be entered to win.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Semele by Asa Tricosa ($6 on Rav) in Leading Men Fiber Arts Ghostlight lace in the Envy colorway.

Sheila is working on:

Spice Man by Yarnissima in Socks That Rock light weight in the Cables of Wrath colorway.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay ($7 on Rav) in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Improvised cowl from in Tess Yarns Kitten.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing this week.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on finishing her current WIPs

Sheila plans on making a pair of felted clogs by Bev Galeskas ($7.95 on Rav) for herself and reknitting Rye Socks by Tincanknits for her son, since the first sock was too small.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy bought:

Spunky Eclectic fiber in a semi-solid blue colorway

Stitched by Jessalu wedge bags in the Zombie Apocalypse and Bunnies on Scooters fabric

Enchanted Knoll Farm sock yarn in the Common Grackle colorway (for a prize giveaway)

Cherry Tree Hill Yarn striping sock yarn (for a prize giveaway)

Tervis 24oz cup in the Gerbera Daisy pattern with matching handle

Gossip & Innuendo:

We announced the winners of the Hats for Charity and Sweater KALs.  Please PM Sheila with your info to get your prize!

Episode 133: She Did It!

Sheila gets her phlebotomy certificate! This week's WIPs include Sheila's Spice Man socks, and Wendy's improvised cashmere cowl, Knotty gloves, Hiro sweater and Semele shawl. Wendy brought back an old FO with its button finally sewed on, the Spiral Cowl. Baubles and bling include Tess Yarn and Into the Whirled Yarn, bought at Rhinebeck on Sunday. We draw two winners for the Train to Maine contests. 

  Show Notes 

KAL/CAL:  TWO KAL/CALs this time!  Join us in knitting a Sweater and/or Hats for Charity.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Improvised Cowl in Tess Yarns Kitten in the turquoise and black colorway.

Semele by Asa Tricosa ($6 on Rav) in Leading Men Fiber Arts Ghostlight lace in the Envy colorway.

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay ($7 on Rav) in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Knotty Gloves by Julia Mueller in Dream in Color Smooshy, Dusky Aurora colorway.

Sheila is working on:

Spice Man by Yarnissima in Socks That Rock light weight in the Cables of Wrath colorway.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finally finished her Spiral Cowl by Keri McKiernan in custom dyed Spinning Fates worsted yarn from the Knittingsmybag Christmas 2012 BAM kit.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing this week.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on finishing her current WIPs

Sheila plans on making a pair of felted clogs by Bev Galeskas ($7.95 on Rav) for herself and reknitting Rye Socks by Tincanknits for her son, since the first sock was too small.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy bought:

Tess Yarn Kitten in the turquoise and black colorway

Into The Whirled Delhi yarn in the Qualinesti and Squeak colorways

Sheila bought:

Tess Yarn Superwash Merino in the black and white colorway.

Gossip & Innuendo:

We announced the winners of the Train to Maine contest and the Where's Carolyn? Contest hosted by designer Carolyn Noyes.

Wendy will be attending the following upcoming events.  Come up and say hello and I'll give you a button!

Fiber Festival of New England in West Springfield, MA on November 2-3.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

Stitches East in Hartford, CT on November 7-10.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

Episode 132: Rhinebeck 2013

It's the annual Rhinebeck episode! This year featuring Knittingsmybag as our wonderful cohost. Projects include the TGV, Hiro Sweater and Rye Socks. Baubles and Bling include Good Karma Farm, Gale's Art, Into The Whirled, Fiber Optic Yarn and Enchanted Knoll Farm. Featuring the Travel Kate by Thayer Syme! Stay tuned at the end to see the amazing Captain Picard photo montage! Thanks to everyone who played along. 

  Show Notes 

KAL/CAL:  TWO KAL/CALs this time!  Join us in knitting a Sweater and/or Hats for Charity.

Guest Host:  Lois, aka Knittingsmybag.  You can visit her shop HERE !

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay ($7 on Rav) in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Sheila is working on:

Rye by Tincanknits (free on Rav) in Dream in Color Classy, Go-Go Grassy colorway

Lois is working on:

TGV (High Speed Knitting) by Susan Ashcroft (~$4.25 on Rav) in Ethereal Fibers Nebula Sock in the Cornucopia colorway.

Rate Your Date:

Sheila finished:

Urbana by Stephen West ($6 on Rav) in Cascade Eco.

Lois finished:

Cream and Sugar Cowl by Alana Dakos ($6 on Rav) in Dream in Color Smooshy, Butter Peeps colorway

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing this week.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on finishing her current WIPs

Sheila plans on making a pair of felted clogs by Bev Galeskas ($7.95 on Rav) for herself

Lois is planning on knitting Train to Maine Pullover by Carolyn Noyes ($6.50 on Rav)

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy bought:

The Travel Kate handcrafted from quarter sawn oak by Thayer Syme.  It will hold 4 bobbins and includes knobs for tensioning.

Enchanted Knoll Farm batt in the Johnny Jump-Up colorway

Gale's Art Swirl BFL in the Tatooed Lady colorway

Fiber Optic Yarn Merino Silk top in the Blackbird colorway

Good Karma Farm Carrabassett Soap in the Citrus Clove scent (with french clay!)  Lois also bought this soap.  It smells amazing.

Sheila bought:

Good Karma Yarn in 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

Lois bought:

Enchanted Knoll Farm batt in the Heavenly Day colorway

Gale's Art fiber in Gothic Heart,  and the Moldy Pumpkin and Indian Corn colorways on mixed BFL

Fiber Optic Yarn Merino Silk top in the Turquoise to Tangerine and Raspberry Cream colorways

Into The Whirled Rambouillet in the Queen of France colorway and Martini & Rossy colorway

Good Karma Yarn in Seafoam

Gossip & Innuendo:

Fiber Festival of New England in West Springfield, MA on November 2-3.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

Stitches East in Hartford, CT on November 7-10.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

TWO CONTESTS CONTINUE!  We will draw winners next week.

Check out the Train to Maine sweater and hat patterns by Carolyn Noyes!  You can read all about her inspiration at the link.

Contest 1:  Tell us which yarn and colorways you would use to knit these beautiful garments.  Post in the contest thread on our group, and we will pick a winner to receive the patterns and a $10 Webs gift certificate during our next show!

Contest 2:  WHERE'S CAROLYN?  If you are attending Rhinebeck, watch for Carolyn wearing the hat and/or sweater and get a picture of her!  Post it in the contest thread in our group and you could win the patterns and a $20 Webs gift certificate.  We will pick a winner the week AFTER Rhinebeck to give you time to get home and post your photos.  Good luck!

Stay tuned at the end of the podcast for an awesome video montage of the Captain Picard Rhinebeck Experience!

Episode 131: The Train to Maine

This week we announce the winner of the Hitch PDF giveaway and TWO new contests to win Carolyn Noyes' Train to Maine hat and sweater patterns. WIPs include the Urbana by Stephen West, Knotty gloves, Hiro sweater and Semele shawl. Baubles and bling featured this week include the Hello Yarn October 2013 club offering. 

  Show Notes 

KAL/CAL:  TWO KAL/CALs this time!  Join us in knitting a Sweater and/or Hats for Charity.

Podcasts no longer on Blip:  Sassypants Knitter, 3 Stitches, We Are Yarn, Positively Knitting, Snappy Stitches/Manic Purl, Holding the Sticks, Sticks and Stones, Knit Nerd, Heartland Knits, A Spinner's Whirled, Lindses Podcast, Knittynatter, Traveling Sock Knitter, Apple Blossom & Ewe, Lemknitcrochet.  Check out the Ravelry groups linked to get more information and consider donating either to the planned website below or to the individual podcasts that you watch in order to help them transition to a different host.

Podfiber - Watchfiber is the website planned for development by Rav member dwonderly, the husband of Hippie Penguin of the Hippie Penguin podcast.  If you are interested in supporting what could become a podcasting community and hosting site, check out this Indiegogo site.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Semele by Asa Tricosa ($6 on Rav) in Leading Men Fiber Arts Ghostlight lace in the Envy colorway.

Zoom Loom Blanket in various scrap yarns and Knit Picks Wool of the Andes sport weight in Ash colorway.

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay ($7 on Rav) in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Knotty Gloves by Julia Mueller in Dream in Color Smooshy, Dusky Aurora colorway.
Sheila is working on:

Urbana by Stephen West ($6 on Rav) in Cascade Eco.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished one Knotty Glove.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy won First Place in the Intermediate division at the Topsfield Fair spinning bee, and Fifth Place in the Spindle contest.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on finishing her current WIPs

Sheila plans on making a pair of felted clogs by Bev Galeskas ($7.95 on Rav) for herself and a pair of Rye Socks by Tincanknits for her son.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy got the October 2013 offering from the Hello Yarn Fiber Club.  The colorway is Dormant on Portuguese Merino.

Gossip & Innuendo:

We announced the winner of the Hitch: Patterns Inspired by the movies of Alfred Hitchcock contest.

Upcoming Fiber Events on our radar:

Rhinebeck in Rhinebeck, NY on October 19-20.  We will be at the podcaster meet up, and if you see us there or run into us as we check out the festival, be sure to introduce yourself and get a button!  Also, if you are looking for Stitched by Jessalu bags at Rhinebeck this year, they will be sold in the Holiday Yarns booth in Building 26 (she had a different location last year).

Fiber Festival of New England in West Springfield, MA on November 2-3.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

Stitches East in Hartford, CT on November 7-10.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

TWO NEW CONTESTS!

Check out the Train to Maine sweater and hat patterns by Carolyn Noyes!  You can read all about her inspiration at the link.

Contest 1:  Tell us which yarn and colorways you would use to knit these beautiful garments.  Post in the contest thread on our group, and we will pick a winner to receive the patterns and a $10 Webs gift certificate during our next show!

Contest 2:  WHERE'S CAROLYN?  If you are attending Rhinebeck, watch for Carolyn wearing the hat and/or sweater and get a picture of her!  Post it in the contest thread in our group and you could win the patterns and a $20 Webs gift certificate.  We will pick a winner the week AFTER Rhinebeck to give you time to get home and post your photos.  Good luck!

Episode 130: It's NOT Reversible!

This week we take part in the blog tour for Hitch, a collection of patterns edited by Stephannie Tallent and we also review a new phone app called "Skein." Featured WIPs include Stephen West's Urbana and Semele by Asa Tricosa, as well as the ongoing Zoom Loom project and Hiro. FOs include the amigurumi Dalek. We also show our Stitched By Jessalu Halloween bags and the buttons we ordered for the upcoming Rhinebeck festival. 

  Show Notes 

KAL/CAL:  TWO KAL/CALs this time!  Join us in knitting a Sweater and/or Hats for Charity.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Semele by Asa Tricosa ($6 on Rav) in Leading Men Fiber Arts Ghostlight lace in the Envy colorway.

Zoom Loom Blanket in various scrap yarns and Knit Picks Wool of the Andes sport weight in Ash colorway.

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay ($7 on Rav) in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Sheila is working on:

Urbana by Stephen West ($6 on Rav) in Cascade Eco.

Rate Your Date:

Dalek Amigurumi by Lucy Ravenscar (free on Rav) in Vanna's Choice worsted and Deborah Norville Everyday Worsted.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing this week.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:
Gloves of some kind in Dream in Color Smooshy from stash.

Sheila plans on making a pair of felted clogs by Bev Galeskas ($7.95 on Rav) for herself.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy & Sheila bought:

Halloween Wedge Bags from Stitched by Jessalu

Knit 1, Heart Too Buttons to give away at the upcoming fiber events we attend.

Wendy bought a Tervis goldfish cup.

Gossip & Innuendo:

We review the new book Hitch: Patterns Inspired by the movies of Alfred Hitchcock edited by one of Wendy's fave designers, Stephannie Tallent as a part of her Hitch Blog Tour.  Be sure to check out the Blog Tour for lots more info about the book, including contests, knit-alongs and other fun stuff.  We are also holding a contest for a free PDF copy of the book in our Ravelry group, so be sure to play along.

Upcoming Fiber Events on our radar:

Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, MA on October 4-14.  Wendy will be participating in a spinning bee on Wednesday, Oct 9 in the evening.

Rhinebeck in Rhinebeck, NY on October 19-20.  We will be at the podcaster meet up, and if you see us there or run into us as we check out the festival, be sure to introduce yourself and get a button!

Fiber Festival of New England in West Springfield, MA on November 2-3.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

Stitches East in Hartford, CT on November 7-10.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

Episode 129: Haaarrrppy Baaarrrthday!

Show Notes 

KAL/CAL:  TWO KAL/CALs this time!  Join us in knitting a Sweater and/or Hats for Charity.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Seashell Shawl by Ivy Brambles Yarn in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silk Thread II.  

Zoom Loom Blanket in various scrap yarns and Knit Picks Wool of the Andes sport weight in Ash colorway.

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay ($7 on Rav) in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Dalek Amigurumi by Lucy Ravenscar (free on Rav) in Vanna's Choice worsted and Deborah Norville Everyday Worsted.

Sheila is working on:

Urbana by Stephen West ($6 on Rav) in Cascade Eco.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy wore:

Basic sweater in hand spun Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in "Flower Shop Inferno."

Sheila finished:

Folha Luz Shawl by Carolina Carvalho-Cross ($5.50 on Rav) in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Sock Yarn in the Lightning Bug colorway.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing this week.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Couronne Sweater by Helene Rush ($7 on Twist Collective), possibly from handspun.

Semele by Asa Tricosa Designs ($6 on Rav) in Leading Men Fiber Arts Ghostlight lace in the Envy colorway.

Sheila plans on making a pair of felted clogs for herself.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy bought:

3 notions pouches from Stitched by Jessalu in various patterns.

Sheila received for her birthday:

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Medium weight mill end

Stitched by Jesslu notion pouch with birds on it.

Gossip & Innuendo:

We will be taking part in a Blog Tour for the new book Hitch: Patterns Inspired by the movies of Alfred Hitchcock edited by one of Wendy's fave designers, Stephannie Talent.  You can preorder your copy now, or wait for our review during the first week of October, when we will announce a contest for a free ebook.

A Little Help From My Friends sock pattern by Alison Ziegler ($5 on Rav) will donate 50% of the proceeds to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network in honor of her friend Betty, who is struggling to battle the disease and is relying on help from her friends to get through her prognosis and treatment.  This pattern would make a great gift for one of your friends!

Stitched by Jessalu is still holding her Summer Fun Photo Contest!  You can enter one photo of your bag with a landmark of historical significane or pop culture significance per month.  You get a 10% off code just for entering and you could win a $25 off prize at the end of the month!!!  You can get more info on the rules HERE.  You can post your contest photos HERE.  Everyone is vacationing around now, why not travel with your bags and win a prize???

Upcoming Fiber Events on our radar:

Vermont Sheep and Wool in Tunbridge, VT on September 28-29.  We do not plan on attending.

Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, MA on October 4-14.  Wendy might attend to participate in a spinning bee.

Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival in Greenwich, NY on October 5-6, 2013.  We do not plan on attending.

Rhinebeck in Rhinebeck, NY on October 19-20.  We will be at the podcaster meet up.

Fiber Festival of New England in West Springfield, MA on November 2-3.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

Stitches East in Hartford, CT on November 7-10.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

Episode 128: Stay Gold, Pony Boy!

This week features Sheila's new project, a Folha Luz shawl in Leading Men Fiber Arts yarn. Wendy shows her Hiro Sweater, Zoom Loom blanket, Seashell Shawlk and sock in progress, and her finished handspun sweater. We review Leading Men Fiber Arts sock and lace weight yarn, and draw a prize for the Halloween Sock Yarn contest.

Show Notes 

KAL/CAL:  TWO KAL/CALs this time!  Join us in knitting a Sweater and/or Hats for Charity.

Shout Outs:

Check out Leading Men Fiber Arts, the new fiber store owned and operated by DramaticKnits.  We review two of the yarn bases in this episode.

On The Dance Card:

Wendy is working on:

Seashell Shawl by Ivy Brambles Yarn in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silk Thread II.  

Zoom Loom Blanket in various scrap yarns.  I have ordered the yarn to crochet the squares together, and am about 1/2 way done with the squares.

Aquaphobia Socks by Crystal Flanagan (Free on Rav) in Into The Whirled Pakkoku Sock in the Muse Pooling colorway.

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay ($7 on Rav) in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Sheila is working on:

Folha Luz Shawl by Carolina Carvalho-Cross ($5.50 on Rav) in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Sock Yarn in the Lightning Bug colorway.

Rate Your Date:

Wendy finished:

Basic sweater in hand spun Dyeabolical Yarns Portuguese Merino in "Flower Shop Inferno."  She will wear it on the next episode (it was still wet from blocking this week)

Sheila finished:

Felted Clogs by Bev Galeskas for Fiber Trends ($7.95 on Rav) for Wendy's mom.

Whirlwind Romance:

Nothing this week.

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Couronne Sweater by Helene Rush ($7 on Twist Collective), possibly from handspun.

Semele by Asa Tricosa Designs ($6 on Rav).

Sheila plans on making a pair of felted clogs for herself.

Baubles & Bling:

Wendy received for review:

Leading Men Fiber Arts Ghostlight Lace weight in the Envy colorway

Sheila received for review:

Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper Sock weight in the Lightning Bug colorway

We love the bases and the colors, and Sheila is enjoying knitting with hers.  Check out the shop at the link above.

Gossip & Innuendo:

We will be taking part in a Blog Tour for the new book Hitch: Patterns Inspired by the movies of Alfred Hitchcock edited by one of Wendy's fave designers, Stephannie Talent.  You can preorder your copy now, or wait for our review during the first week of October, when we will announce a contest for a free ebook.

Halloween Yarn Contest:  We chose a winner!  If it's you, please PM Wendy with your mailing info.

The Jimmy Fund Walk.  Fellow podcaster Meliabella from His and Hers podcast walked for charity on September 25th.  Sheila will be mailing her donated prize of Wollmeise to a lucky winner.  If you donated, thank you.

A Little Help From My Friends sock pattern by Alison Ziegler ($5 on Rav) will donate 50% of the proceeds to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network in honor of her friend Betty, who is struggling to battle the disease and is relying on help from her friends to get through her prognosis and treatment.  This pattern would make a great gift for one of your friends!

Stitched by Jessalu is still holding her Summer Fun Photo Contest!  You can enter one photo of your bag with a landmark of historical significane or pop culture significance per month.  You get a 10% off code just for entering and you could win a $25 off prize at the end of the month!!!  You can get more info on the rules HERE.  You can post your contest photos HERE.  Everyone is vacationing around now, why not travel with your bags and win a prize???

Upcoming Fiber Events on our radar:

Vermont Sheep and Wool in Tunbridge, VT on September 28-29.  We do not plan on attending.

Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, MA on October 4-14.  Wendy might attend to participate in a spinning bee.

Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival in Greenwich, NY on October 5-6, 2013.  We do not plan on attending.

Rhinebeck in Rhinebeck, NY on October 19-20.  We will be at the podcaster meet up.

Fiber Festival of New England in West Springfield, MA on November 2-3.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.

Stitches East in Hartford, CT on November 7-10.  Wendy will attend.  Post in the group if you are attending and want to meet up.