Big Foot Knits book Review

Tuesday 15th October 2013
Hi everyone, the first show today is my review of Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith.
I hope you enjoy it.
Elly

Episode 16 Crazy Busy

Hi everyone and welcome to this weeks episode recorded on Tuesday 8th October 2013.

FO's: nope!!!

Wips:
* Niamhs socks, yarn is Rainbow Dash - Tuxedo Glitz from www.penguin-soup.com Ginny has the Penguin soup podcast http://antenara.hipcast.com/rss/penguinsoup.xml
heel I used was from a tutorial from Tina of http://blip.tv/knittingblooms/rss/iTunes
* Emmas socks, yarn is Sweet Geranium - Selardi 4ply from www.fivemoons.co.uk
* After though heel socks - fivemoons yarn, pattern by Laura Linneman http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/afterthought-heel-socks
* Stripey Socks - Love Me Do - Lollipop yarn http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/lollipop-yarn
* Cardigan with Pockets by Jane Ellison http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cardigan-with-pockets yarn id Noro Sarubia which was discontinued.
*Clam digger - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/clam-digger yarn is http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/king-cole-merino-blend-dk and http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/stylecraft-ltd-twilight
* Wuthering Heights Shawl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wuthering-heights-shawl
using  http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/skein-queen-bamboozle-lace and Alpaca lace weight yarn.
* Leftie http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leftie using cashmere and merino
* Determination hat which will be published at the end of the month.

Spinning:
Spindles all have rolags from www.fondantfiber.com being spun on them
My wheel has some Whitefaced Woodland again from fondant fiber.

Deliveries:
Woolemeiser 100% Merino superwash which I bought for a Hitchhiker shawl.
Penguin Soup - Rainbow Dash - tuxedo glitz
Penguin Soup - High Tea - King BFL base
Dye for Yarn www.dyeforyarn.com 100% Silk lace weight in the Ghost - undyed
Karbonz 2.5mm 80cm circular for magic loop
Karbonz sock dpn set 2mm - 4mm 15cm. from www.artofyarn.com

My nails were natural on this weeks show, my health check is short about my physio.

Episode 15 Bird Kal ended

Hi everyone, it's Tuesday 1st October 2013.

First lets announce the winner of the BirdKal drawn by Niamh.

 

 

 

Episode 15: part 1

Part 2:

FO's:
Wingspan http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wingspan-2
Mazarin http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mazarin-2

Wip's:
Cadigan with Pockets http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cardigan-with-pockets
Hiro http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hiro
After thought heel socks http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/afterthought-heel-socks
Emmas Socks my own recipe

Spinning:
Norboo from www.fondantfibre.com is now finished
Whitefaced Woodland from www.fondantfibre.com
Deb who runs Fondant Fibre now has a video podcast so go check her out!!!!
 http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwZyPSYsqg4c443i3MOm1_w

Rolags spun on both spindles are also from Fondant Fibre, can you tell I love her fibre prep :-)

Deliveries & Purchases:
Washi tapes from Ebay
Sheep stitch markers from Chase art on Esty
Rio Nail art Kit from www.argos.com
Crelando yarn and needles from Lidl

Nails this week is my second attempt at nail art, I know PINK
I will try to link and update the podcasts list on the right bar soon.
Pattern goes up on Ravelry tomorrow for Woodsprite.

Health Check: I am just going to list my various illnesses so you can research if you choose:
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, M.e, Asthma, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, FGD go here: http://www.iffgd.org/ Irritable Stomach syndrome ( sometimes called Dispepsia, not to be confused with indigestion) Migraines, Food allergies and Medical allergies ( far too many to list) Severe Mentrual Issues, Depression, Bi-Polar and SAD

Episode 14 Vertigo

Hi everyone, Welcome back to episode 14, I have had Vertigo this week so it has been a challenge, anyway here is todays show.

FO's: Clives Curse Beanie : pattern is http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-long-beanie
I used my merino hand spun I showed last week. It took just under 80 yards for the short 23" fit.

Wips:
*Owl Hat: pattern is: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/owl-hat---sizes-infant-to-adult
*Wingspan: pattern is http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wingspan-2
I am using my Flower Girl Handspun from Loop. http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/loop

*Cardigan with Pockets: pattern is http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cardigan-with-pockets
I am Using Noro Sarubia for mine. http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/noro-sarubia

*Hiro : pattern is http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hiro
I am using Cascade 220 Heathers for mine, http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/cascade-yarns-cascade-220-heathers

*After thought heel socks by Laura Linneman, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/afterthought-heel-socks using fivemoons Luna Plus 4ply in Twist and Shout

* Emmas Socks are my recipe using http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/fivemoons-selardi-4ply
Sharon at fivemoons does fabulous yarns : www.fivemoons.co.uk

To come.....
* Pau Hana by Melski of Single Handed Knits. I will be joining in with the cross over knit a long with SHK and Space Cadet Creations starting mid October.
I will be using Malabrigo Arroyo #058 Borrajas http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-arroyo
Her podcast is on iTunes and I really look forward to her show each week. http://blip.tv/SingleHandedKnits/rss/itunes/
Pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pau-hana
I also want to get the gradient kit from Space Cadet Creations here: http://shop.spacecadetcreations.com/pages/pau-hana-by-mskiknits

Spinning:

FO's: Fibre Fuzzlings from www.fondantfibre.com I spun two fuzzlings and Navajo plyed it and achieved 92 yards. I plan to use it for fingerless mitts as a gift.
Polworth from colourworks on Ebay Navajo ply 220yards fingering / sock weight.

Wips: Fondant Fibre Norboo: Norweigian and Bamboo 100g
Fondant Fibre Rolags on my heaviest top whorl drop spindle.

No Cross stitch or sewing this week folks...

Purchases & Deliveries:
* Malabrigo Arroyo
* Piratenwolle 70% Blue Faced Leicester 30% Tussah Silk from www.piratenwolle.de
* Scrapbook, Pens and Washi Tape from Sainsburys
* Owl stickers from www.paperchase.co.uk

Nails: Nail Art this week inspired by Pinterest

Episode 13: Tuesday 17th September 2013

Hi everyone, this week episode is very Owl friendly,

Fo's Owls by Kate Jacobs http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/owls-2
I used Mirasol Hasa in shade 2211, just under 7 skeins for 36" bust = 560m/609yards for whole garment.

Wips: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wingspan-2 Wingspan,
Cardigan with Pockets byjane Ellison
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hiro Hiro

Spinning: I'm still spinning the green Polworth from last week.

Sewing:
So I've started Cross stitching, I have made the Owl Key ring from Cross Stitcher Magazine,
I have started a Halloween piece with a spider wearing a witches hat hanging from a crescent moon,
I have also bought a butterfly pattern to do after the Halloween one is complete.

Deliveries:
Tape measure,
Fivemoons sparkle sock club part 3, Precious Earth Artemis 4ply,
Knit Pro Crochet Hooks in sizes 0.5mm 0.75mm & 1mm

I have ordered some clear Doctor Martin style boots to show off my socks,

America: http://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Women-Transparent-Crystal-Martin/dp/B00E8AU1WA/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1380562421&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=WOMENS+LADIES+FLAT+LACE+UP+CLEAR+FESTIVAL+JELLY+WELLIES+LOW+ANKLE+RAIN+BOOTS+SHOES

UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00E98EERE/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also bought a pre order from Slipped Stitch Studios for the Knitmare before Halloween bags, I got the zippered notions pouch which is a crossover with Dr.Who, and the Double Knit Plus bag.

Episode 12

Hi everyone, this episode is from Wednesday 11th September 2013

Fo: Preemie Hat

Wips: wingspan, Cardigan with Pockets by Fiona Ellis, Owls by Kate Jacobs

Spinning: Merino Burnt Pumpkin chunky 2ply 80 yards, fibre from FibreStudioUK
Shetland Spring Fling 108 yards Navajo ply, fibre from Wharfedale Woolworks
Currently spinning green Polworth from Needleworks Pleasures.

Deliveries:
Cascade 220 summer sky heather - 9452 for Ease jumper
Fondant Fibre fuzzlings x2
Karbonz interchangeable deluxe set from ArtofYarn on Ebay
Noro Furin #14 Lot B
spindle starter kit for Keira from Ebay
Ithil 4ply from www.fivemoons.co.uk
100g Violet Bamboo, 100g Merino silk blend Phoenix, 100g Aubergine Sparkly all three from World of Wool.

Episode 11: I'm back

Hi all I'm back after two weeks, I hope you enjoy this weeks knitting full episode

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No show notes just a few links this week.
www.fondantfibre.tictail.com
My favourite UK fibre seller run by Deborah.
www.ravelry.com
The ultimate knitting, spinning, weaving website.
www.the2knitlitchick.com
Barb and Tracie knitting and book audio podcast!
www.theknitgirllls.com
Fab podcast you need to be watching with Leslie and Laura!