Episode 116: Oh Solo Me, Oh!

Wendy is on her own this week. Featured projects include the Rubber Baby Duck booties and the Gooseberry Hat. Baubles and Bling include a Black Magic Woman batt from Enchanted Knoll. Wendy also brings a review of a yarn store in Maine that her mother visited. 

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:  Lace Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items with a lace pattern or motif in the thread in our group between now and July 31.  Rules and additional information are HERE.

On The Dance Card:

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.  It is STILL not finished.

Crooked Walking Shawl by Anne Hanson in Nightingale Fibers Martha base (Baby Alpaca/Silk) in the Grey Sky colorway on US3/3.25mm needles.  It is a sport weight, but I think it will work okay with this pattern.  I am doing the medium shawl.

Gooseberry Hat by Suvi Simola in Bernat Softee Baby on US4/3.5mm needles.

Rate Your Date:

Baby Rubber Duck Booties by Christine Grant (Madmonkeyknits) in Bernat Softee Baby on US4/3.5mm needles.  Bill out of Kauni yarn scraps, eyes out of embroidery floss.

Whirlwind Romance:

Wendy is spinning:

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

Highland Handmades Superwash Merino in the This is Just to Say 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

Baubles & Bling:

Enchanted Knoll Farm batt in Black Magic Woman

Plymouth Happy Feet Yarn from Rosemary's Yarn & Gift Shop in Windham, ME.  My mom really loved this store.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Fiber Revival on Newburyport, MA on August 10, 2013.  A nice family event with lots of terrific vendors!!

The "It's Not Really a Team" Tour de Fleece Contest!  Spinners, get your spin on!  Check out the thread for a TdF contest in the group.

Episode 115: We Talk Weight Loss

The ladies bring you their usual project chat, including the Wonderful Wallaby sweater, the Crooked Walking Shawl and the never-ending Vortex blanket. We show off lots of goodies from Maine Fiber Frolic, including fiber from Highland Handmades and PortFiber. We talk about our current weight loss strategies 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:  Lace Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and July 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.  It is STILL not finished.

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:

Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top:  Polwarth in the Ever In Her Spring colorway, and Birch Batt in the Surf 'n' Turf color way.

PortFiber Polwarth top in the Prickly Pear color way.

Sheep Quilt Hanger (can't remember the store and can't find the item on line, either.  Sorry!)

Gifts from Ravelry friend 4kittieshaveI

Gossip & Innuendo:

Maine Fiber Frolic was lots of fun!  We will definitely attend next year.

Episode 114: Chef Don't Judge

Very little project action happening here. Sheila is still working on her wonderful Wallaby and Wendy is having trouble getting into the rhythm of her Crooked Walking Path Shawl. Baubles and Bling this week include fiber and some pottery from MA Sheep and Wool, as well as the awesome birthday presents from Sheila!

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:  Lace Theme.  Post a picture of your finished items for babies or kids in the thread in our group between now and July 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.  It is STILL not finished.

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:

Spunky Eclectic Yak/Silk blend in the Dijon color way

Spinner's Hill Wool, Silk blend in a green multi color way

Spinner's Hill pottery mug (not sure who made it)

Sheila bought Wendy a gnome-in-a-jar necklace and a gnome bamboo iPhone cover!  I don't have links because they were gifts, but you can find the necklace on Etsy and the phone cover on Amazon.

Life is Good Cinch Sack for walking.

Gossip & Innuendo:

Wendy will be attending Fiber Frolic in Maine on 6/1/13.

We drew three prize winners today!  Watch the show for the announcements and contact Wendy (pennywenny on Ravelry) with your name and address if you won a yarn prize!

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.