Episode 113: All Talk, No Action

We bring you the usual prjoject chat including Sheila's ongoing Wonderful Wallaby project and Wendy's Vortex blanket and Crooked Walking Shawl. Featured Baubles and Bling include notions bags from Stitched by Jessalu and Valley Yarns from Webs. Surprise guest appearance by Oskar the Cat!

Show Notes:

If you would like to donate to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, please go to The One Fund.

KAL/CAL:  Baby/Child Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and May 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson in a toddler size.  She is using a Knit Picks yarn, but is not certain which base it is.

Wendy is working on:

Vortex Throw  by Lisa Gentry in Lion Brand Wool-Ease on a USH/5mm hook.  Will be gifted to our friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Crooked Walking Shawl by Anne Hanson in Nightingale Fibers Martha base (Baby Alpaca/Silk) in the Grey Sky colorway.  It is a sport weight, but I think it will work okay with this pattern.  I am doing the medium shawl.

Rate Your Date:

Nothing this week.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

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

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

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

Hiro Sweater by Julia Farwell-Clay in Valley Yarns Berkshire

Baby Rubber Duck Shoes by Christine Grant in Lion Brand Baby Soft yarn.

Sheila plans on knitting:

Clapotis
A dishcloth of her own design with a button strap.
A baby blanket of her own design.

Baubles & Bling:

Valley Yarns Berkshire (bought at the Webs annual tent sale).

Stitched By Jessalu notions bags (4).  I plan to make up several notions kits to toss into my project bags instead of trying to remember to move my main notions bag around as needed!

Gossip & Innuendo:

Mae Flowers Shawl by Angeleah McGarrah.  Use coupon code SHAWL4 for $1 off until 5/31/13!

MA Sheep & Wool Saturday May 25-26, 2013, Cummington, MA.  Wendy and Sheila plan to attend this event.

Episode 112: Bonus Blooper!

We bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's ongoing Wonderful Wallaby sweater and Wendy's Vortex blanket and finished Chicken Viking Hat. Featured baubles and bling include Shawl Gems created by Jetgirl's mom! We talk about NH Sheep & Wool and the other upcoming events as well. 

  Show Notes:

If you would like to donate to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, please go to The One Fund.

KAL/CAL:  Baby/Child Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and May 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson in a toddler size.  She is using a Knit Picks yarn, but is not certain which base it is.

Wendy is working on:

Vortex Throw  by Lisa Gentry in Lion Brand Wool-Ease on a USH/5mm hook.  Will be gifted to our friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Crooked Walking Shawl by Anne Hanson in Nightingale Fibers Martha base (Baby Alpaca/Silk) in the Grey Sky colorway.  It is a sport weight, but I think it will work okay with this pattern.  I am doing the medium shawl.

Rate Your Date:

Chicken Viking Hat by Sarah Mundy, in Berocco Vintage worsted on US5/3.75mm and US6/4mm needles.  Modified to fit a 3-6 mo old.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

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

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

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

Baby Rubber Duck Shoes by Christine Grant in Lion Brand Baby Soft yarn.

Sheila plans on knitting:

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

Baubles & Bling:

Nightingale Fibers Martha yarn (80% Baby Alpaca, 20% Silk), in the Grey Sky colorway.

Spunky Eclectic Cashmere/Silk Fiber in the Lobster colorway (2oz)

Stitch Markers made by my friend Lisa.

Zylphia Pilots Her Airship by Stephanie Tallent from my friend Rachel of Dyeabolical Yarns.

Lilac Wish Lace Shawl by Alina Appasov from my friend Kathy

Afterlight by Amy Herzog from my friend Kathy

Signature Needles from my friend and tech editing client, Angel.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Mae Flowers Shawl by Angeleah McGarrah.  Use coupon code SHAWL4 for $1 off until 5/31/13!

MA Sheep & Wool Saturday May 25-26, 2013, Cummington, MA.  Wendy and Sheila plan to attend this event.

Episode 111: Vortex Vertigo

The ladies bring you the usual project chat, including Sheila's Wonderful Wallaby project and Wendy's Vortex blanket and other projects of shame. Baubles and bling include the latest release by designer Angeleah McGarrah with a coupon code and fiber from Dyeabolical and Highland Handmades.

Show Notes:

If you would like to donate to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, please go to The One Fund.

KAL/CAL:  Baby/Child Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and May 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson in a toddler size.  She is using a Knit Picks yarn, but is not certain which base it is.

Wendy is working on:

Chicken Viking Hat by Sarah Mundy, in Berocco Vintage worsted on US5/3.75mm and US6/4mm needles.  Modified to fit a 3-6 mo old.

Vortex Throw  by Lisa Gentry in Lion Brand Wool-Ease on a USH/5mm hook.  Will be gifted to our friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Aquaphobia Socks by Crystal Flanagan in Into The Whirled Pakkoku sock in the Muse pooling color way.  A Project of Shame brought back into the line up!

Rate Your Date:

Disposable Cell Phone Cosy in Lorna's Laces sock in the Jonquil color way.  Improvised pattern by Wendy.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

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

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

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

Baby Rubber Duck Shoes by Christine Grant in Lion Brand Baby Soft yarn.

Sheila plans on knitting:

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

Baubles & Bling:

Mae Flowers Shawl by Angeleah McGarrah.  Use coupon code SHAWL4 for $1 off until 5/31/13!

Botanical Knits by Alana Dakos

Dyeabolical Yarns Polwarth combed top in the We're All Mad Here color way.

Highland Handmades Superwash combed top in the This is Just to Say color way.  Inspired by the poem by William Carlos Williams (one of my favorites):

This is Just to Say
by William Carlos Williams

I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox

and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast

Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold

Gossip & Innuendo:

NH Sheep & Wool, Saturday May 11-12, 2013, Deerfield, NH.  Wendy plans to attend this event.

Rhode Island Sheep & Fiber Festival, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Bristol, RI

Webs Tent Sale, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Northampton, MA (Stitched by Jessalu is vending!)

MA Sheep & Wool Saturday May 25-26, 2013, Cummington, MA.  Wendy and Sheila plan to attend this event.

Episode 110: Wendy Rants Again

The ladies don't have a lot of projects this week since the last recording was only days earlier. Sheila shows her ongoing Wonderful Wallaby sweater, Wendy shows the Vortex blanket, Aquaphobia socks and Chicken Viking Hat. Wendy gives an update on her friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombings and rants about the conspiracy theorists on the internet. Featuring the April 2013 ITW club offering this week. 

Show Notes:

If you would like to donate to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, please go to The One Fund.

KAL/CAL:  Baby/Child Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and May 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson in a toddler size.  She is using a Knit Picks yarn, but is not certain which base it is.

Wendy is working on:

Chicken Viking Hat by Sarah Mundy, in Berocco Vintage worsted on US5/3.75mm and US6/4mm needles.  Modified to fit a 3-6 mo old.

Vortex Throw  by Lisa Gentry in Lion Brand Wool-Ease on a USH/5mm hook.  Will be gifted to our friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Aquaphobia Socks by Crystal Flanagan in Into The Whirled Pakkoku sock in the Muse pooling color way.  A Project of Shame brought back into the line up!

Rate Your Date:

Nothing this week.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

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

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

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

Sheila plans on knitting:

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

Baubles & Bling:

Into The Whirled April 2013 Club Offering "Sansa" on BFL Top

Gossip & Innuendo:

NH Sheep & Wool, Saturday May 11-12, 2013, Deerfield, NH.  Wendy plans to attend this event.

Rhode Island Sheep & Fiber Festival, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Bristol, RI

Webs Tent Sale, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Northampton, MA (Stitched by Jessalu is vending!)

MA Sheep & Wool Saturday May 25-26, 2013, Cummington, MA.  Wendy and Sheila plan to attend this event.

Episode 109: Festival Season Begins!

The ladies bring you the usual project chat including Sheila's progress on the Wonderful Wallaby and Wendy's finished Trillian shawl. We show lots of bags this week from Knittingsmybag and Stitches by Jessalu, as well as a couple of goodies from the CT Sheep and Wool.

Show Notes:

If you would like to donate to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, please go to The One Fund.

Shout Out:  Big thanks to Michele of The Yankee Dyer for donating to support the podcast.  You can check out her shop here.

KAL/CAL:  Baby/Child Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and May 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson in a toddler size.  She is using a Knit Picks yarn, but is not certain which base it is.

Wendy is working on:

Chicken Viking Hat by Sarah Mundy, in Berocco Vintage worsted on US5/3.75mm and US6/4mm needles.  Modified to fit a 3-6 mo old.

Vortex Throw  by Lisa Gentry in Lion Brand Wool-Ease on a USH/5mm hook.  Will be gifted to our friend who was injured in the Boston Marathon bombing.

Aquaphobia Socks by Crystal Flanagan in Into The Whirled Pakkoku sock in the Muse pooling color way.  A Project of Shame brought back into the line up!

Rate Your Date:


Trillian by Martina Behm, in Highland Handmades SW Merino/Merino/Silk fiber dyed in The Man in Black color way and handspun as a sport weight 2-ply.  US 4/3.5mm needles.


Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

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

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

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

Sheila plans on knitting:

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

Baubles & Bling:

Going Gnome mushroom necklace and ladybug ring.

Stitched by Jessalu Bags, including a small box bag custom designed for Sheila and a small wedge bag.  Wedge bags are only available for sale at the Stitched by Jessalu booth during festivals.

Knittingsmybag in small, medium and large (sweater bag).  Featuring the fiber bucket design that we hope Lois will be rolling out in her shop, Knittingsmybag stitch markers and the latest handmade knit tags!  My goodies also included a gorgeous braid of fiber from Woolgatherings Fibers in the Peppermint Twist color way.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Alison Ziegler Designs Use COUPON CODE iheartbabies to get 20% all patterns until 4/30/13.

May Fiber Events in New England:

NH Sheep & Wool, Saturday May 11-12, 2013, Deerfield, NH.  Wendy plans to attend this event.

Rhode Island Sheep & Fiber Festival, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Bristol, RI

Webs Tent Sale, Saturday, May 18, 2013, Northampton, MA (Stitched by Jessalu is vending!)

MA Sheep & Wool Saturday May 25-26, 2013, Cummington, MA.  Wendy and Sheila plan to attend this event.

Episode 108: Boston Strong

We dedicate this episode to the victims of the Marathon Bombing and its aftermath. Wendy and Sheila show their current WIPs including Sheila's Wonderful Wallaby sweater and Wendy's Chicken Viking hat and Trillian shawl. FOs this week include Sheila's Iris Goddess of the Rainbow shawl and Wendy's Christmas Tree hat. We also show the In The Pink shawl from last week after blocking. We draw two winners of the Hugs and Kisses Socks at the end of the show.

Show Notes 

This episode is dedicated to the victims of the Marathon Bombers. If you would like to donate to aid these victims, please go to The One Fund.

KAL/CAL:  Baby/Child Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and May 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

Sheila is working on:

Wonderful Wallaby by Carol A. Anderson in a toddler size.  She is using a Knit Picks yarn, but is not certain which base it is.

Wendy is working on:


Trillian by Martina Behm, in Highland Handmades SW Merino/Merino/Silk fiber dyed in The Man in Black color way and handspun as a sport weight 2-ply.  US 4/3.5mm needles.


Chicken Viking Hat by Sarah Mundy, in Berocco Vintage worsted on US5/3.75mm and US6/4mm needles.  Modified to fit a 3-6 mo old.

Rate Your Date:

Sheila finished:


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

Wendy finished:

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.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

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

Future Dates:

Wendy has no concrete plans.

Sheila plans on knitting:

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

Baubles & Bling:

Thanks to Rachel of Dyeabolical Yarns for sending us perfume samples!    You can follow Rachel's blog to see whether she will decide to make perfume one of her businesses.  She already makes all of these scents in soap form!

Gossip & Innuendo:



Lindisfarne Shawl by Angeleah McGarrah.  Use COUPON CODE SHAWL3 to get $1 off through 4/20/13!

Alison Ziegler Designs Use COUPON CODE iheartbabies to get 20% all patterns until 4/30/13.

April Fiber Events in New England:

Farm to Fiber, Saturday, April 20, 2013, Greenfield, MA

Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival, Saturday, April 27, 2013, Waltham, MA

CT Sheep & Wool Saturday April 27, 2013 Vernon, CT.  Sheila and I may attend this event - more details to come later in the group thread.

Episode 107: We Film Short Shorts

The usual project chat, including Sheila's ongoing Iris Shawl and Wendy's completed In the Pink Shawl. Featured baubles and bling include new patterns by Tina Robbins, Alison Ziegler and Gail Bable, with a 20% coupon code for Alison Z Designs good until April 30.

Show Notes

KAL/CAL:  Baby/Child Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and May 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

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:

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

Rate Your Date:


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


Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is STILL spinning:

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

Future Dates:

Wendy plans on knitting:

Chicken Viking Hat
Trillian or

Sheila plans on knitting:

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

Baubles & Bling:

Wind and Coil Slouchy Hat  by Gail Bable.

Trials With Lace by Tina Robbins

Hugs and Kisses Socks by Alison Ziegler (Alison Z Designs).  Use the coupon code iheartbabies for 20% any of Alison's pattern until 4/30/13!

Gossip & Innuendo:

April Fiber Events in New England:



Lindisfarne Shawl by Angeleah McGarrah.  Use COUPON CODE SHAWL3 to get $1 off through 4/20/13!

Farm to Fiber, Saturday, April 20, 2013, Greenfield, MA

Gore Place Sheepshearing Festival, Saturday, April 27, 2013, Waltham, MA

CT Sheep & Wool Saturday April 27, 2013 Vernon, CT.  Sheila and I may attend this event - more details to come later in the group thread.