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!

Episode 10: Sorry for the tears

Hi everyone it's Tuesday 20th August 2013

Caution the last ten minutes has talk of death, ovarian cancer and miscarriages. Sorry the end is cut off but I say goodbye honest before I realise.

FO's: One of my Sweet Geranium Socks, using fivemoons selardi 4ply.

Wip's: 
*Corporate Socks by Don Yarman using Juno Buffy, Superstitions: Wraith on 2.5mm Karbonz dpns,
*Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig using fyberspates gleem lace, colour 706 sea green on 4mm signature needles,
*Cardigan with pockets by Jane Ellison using Noro Sarubia on 5mm Signature needles,
*Wingspan by Maylin Tan using my own hand spun fingering weight Loop bulls eye bump in colour *Flower Girl on 3.5mm knitpro symphonie circulars,
*Mazarin by Deborah Tomasello on 3.5mm circular
*Warm Embrace by Ruth and Belinda using bulky wool on 10mm Addi Art circulars,
*Brenda Castiel pattern using Sirdar Baby Bamboo on 3.5mm Knit pro symphonies and karbonz circulars.

Spinning:
*Alpaca silk blend on my Ashford Traditional wheel for Dave
*Alpaca from Timmy on one of my drop spindles.

Deliveries:
*Sublime lustrous extrafine merino dk in shade 291
*fivemoons sparkle club, Sungold Artemis
*Louisa Harding Amitola, colour 102

Tealtember: Teal is the Ovarian Cancer Charity colour for September. As you can see from this weeks episode it is something I support and hope you feel able to do the same.

Nails: Maxfactor Max Effect - 08 Diva Violet - with a flower art over the top and crystals

Episode 9: Fail with a capital F

Wednesday 14th August 2013

Hi everyone and welcome to this week episode.

FO's: Jennifer Head Hugger Hat by Deb Buckingham using my own hand spun Massam,
Owl Puff #1 pattern by Jenna Krupar Using Regia and fivemoons.

Wips: Vortex by Belinda Harris-Reid,
Mystery Sweater for Brenda Castiel
Sweet Geranium Socks, my own pattern.
Cutting Teeth Toque by  for Keira,
Wingspan by Maylin Tan
Dishcloths by Deb Buckingham from Dishcloth Diva.

Spinning:
Fo's: Loop Bullseye Bump 5.4oz of Merino, Bamboo & Angelina in Gem Colour
2nd of 9 Bobbin of my Wow Fabo blend for the spin a long with Whatcha Swatchin Podcast.
Wheel: Wharfedale Woolworks 100g Shetland in 'Spring Fling' colourway
Spindles: same as last week, no more progress has been made

Deliveries: Selection of Cotton yarns for more dishcloths,
Araucania Silk to be used for my Botanicals Knits jumper.
Stylecraft Twilight DK in Amethyst for Kims Clamdigger for Christmas
King Cole Merino Blend Dk in shade 905 for Kims Clamdigger for Christmas
Loop Bullseye Bump 5.8oz  Merino, Bamboo, Tussah Silk & Angelina in 'Sunny Days'

Nails: Revlon chroma chameleon in Tanzanite

Episode 8.1 Manic!

Wednesday 7th July 2013
WIP's:
Brenda Castiel test knit using Sirdar Baby Bamboo,
Vortex by Belinda Harris-Reid using Silky from Belinda & Ruth,
my Sweet Geranium Socks using fivemoons Selardi 4ply in colour Sweet Geranium, www.fivemoons.co.uk for her sock clubs, hexi puff yarn sets and a new cashmere club.....
Dreambird Shawl, for the Bird Kal running until last day of August.
Hexi puffs for my Beekeepers Quilt.
Neutral Dishcloth by Deb Buckingham.

Spinning:
Wheel - My WOW blend,( Merino, BFL, Tussah Silk, De-haired black baby llama and de-haired baby camel. One 9th spun so far!
My Blue/Green Agate 1oz tinas angoras spindle - Monet rolags from Fondant Fibre rolag club.

We had Tracie who co-hosts The 2 Knit Lit Chicks podcast with her mum Barb and her family visit us for the day here in Exeter. It was lovely to have such wonderful company. Plus Barb made me a cowl as a gift. Barb and I constantly chat via one medium or another. They also gave me a tape measure :-) I love how cute it is!!!

Deliveries:
1st instalment of the Fondant Fibre Rolag Club, 100g in Monet colour,
2 Skeins of Fyberspate Gleem lace weight in Ocean Green,
A jumbo Bobbin for my Ashford Traditional for plying.

Patterns I've bought:  all available on www.ravelry.com
Clam Digger for Kimberlys Christmas Gift
Fledgling Feather weight for Keiras Christmas Present
Featherweight Cardigan for myself,
Knitter's Curiosity Cabinet Volumes 1 & 2.

Etsy: EllysKnitInSanity on Etsy is where I'm selling Orifice hooks and Spindle Gloves (copyright) to raise a bit of money towards Christmas, I will take custom orders for people now I have a regular new making routine sorted out.