Episode 28: It's been a long week!

Hi everyone and welcome back, this week Dave joins me on the show, it was a lot of fun recording together and hopefully he'll be back on again soon.

FO's: The Long and Winding Row

Wip's: Can't show you the project yet sorry, but the yarn is Manos del Uruguay silk blend, DK
Dave wip is getting frogged and he'd like suggestions as to what to knit instead please. His yarn is Cascade Yarns Dolce, 50g - 109yds, he has 7 skeins to use.

Cross stitch: Gorjuss You Brought Me Love
Gorjuss The Foxes, both were bought on Ebay as full kits.
My Little Pony from Etsy here, I'm using some pearlised 14count Aida
The doctor who cross stitch sampler cushion is also from Esty here

Lace one skein wonders, ISBN: 978-1-61212-058-4
Noro Knitting Magazine ISBN: 9770890923994
Interweave Knits ISBN: 9770747902004

Thank you to everyone for being so supportive,
Look after yourselves and each other. Elly (Elspeth81) and Dave (Knittmonkey)
Buttons I bought at Inspirations in Exeter, they don't sell online sorry.
Thank you to everyone for being so supportive,

Episode 27 Thursday 16th January 2014

Hi everyone, sorry I've been gone since Christmas Day with my recording, here is todays episode.

FO's: Emma's Hat

Wip's: Niamhs Socks: Daughters Love Invictus Yarns
Vivid
Halele'a
Cardigan with Pockets
Long and Winding Row
Swatching for: Wildflower Cardigan and Wee Wildflower both by Alana Dakos
I also bought the pattern Sprig by Alana Dakos and I will be buying Botanical knits 2

Spinning:
Spring Blossom is done
Sanibel Stoop singles are finally off the bobbin.
Green mixed batt is half done
Pink punis from www.fondantfibre.com , Cashmere silk merino and sparkle.

What's next:
Niamhs wee wildflower cardigan using adrialfil primula and my wildflower cardigan using Tosca Light
My sweater and hat patterns, sign up in the testing thread Here if you'll test knit either for me.
Follow Your Arrow using Crazy Zauberballs x 2

Steps to Recovery is available to purchase on Friday 17th January 2014, click the link to see.

Kal:
 UFO's to FO's Kal

Deliveries:
lots of yummy fibre from www.fondantfibre.com the shawl for the rolags is THIS one
batt from: Enchanted Knoll
tshirt from www.teefury.com
candles from www.zulilly.com
Yarn from www.indigodragonfly.ca

Etsy Shop: update here

Nails: Basic black polish with purple glitter top coat.

Since I've been on....

I've put a few photos on today so you can see I've been busy knitting and spinning amongst test knitting and making items for the shop update. Sorry I haven't recorded an episode, I just haven't felt up to it both physically or mentally. I am going to try to record next week for Tuesday. I have a lot to show you all and I've missed you too. I have a couple of finished items, a few new projects to show you and yey some spinning too. Plus the new UFO to FO KAL thread is now up in the group on ravelry. So come join in.
Take care of yourselves.
Elly

Hat Kal Prize Drawing

Hi folks,
Earlier this evening Kim drew the names for the Hat Kal Prizes,
One prize was from Sharon at www.fivemoons.co.uk
The Second prize was from Deb at www.fondantfibre.com
Go take a look at their wonderful items for sale.

Whats happening???

So it's Boxing Day. I have a strange thing happening and no idea why. I AM KNITTING MONOGAMOUSLY¡!!!!!!!!!!!!
How this happened I have no idea, why? I think because it is so enjoyable to knit on this project that I have no desire to change it up as I normally do after a couple of hours. I am completely satisfied just letting my fingers do the knitting while I while away the hours watching re runs or listening to podcasts or being with the girls. This is a new feeling to be sure. One which I'm sure will last until this secret test knit is completed. Seeing as Niamh is happy to wait for her socks and my Kal kit hasn't arrived.
Is this normal???? I usually hate only working on one project as you all know by now. Time will tell hey.
I hope you all had a wonderfully good time yesterday and that you have starting thinking about what you'll be giving to charity over the coming weeks. I know we have a few boxes and bags ready. So I'll leave you all to your happy family and friends. Take care of yourselves.
Elly

Wednesday 25th December 2013

Merry Christmas Everyone

Yes..............I did record a quick show today on Christmas day.
Have a lovely holiday wherever you are, See you on New Years Eve.
Elly x

Monday 23rd December 2013

Hi everyone,
I decided to write a blog post to make a change. I will be adding in random entries like today just to keep you all up to date on happenings and also because I've realised if I talk about everything on the podcast it will get crazy long. So anything not knitting or spinning or normal podcast will go here.
So, I did something incredible.
I managed to bake Kimberly's birthday cake...........
Just to put this into context, the last hot meal I ate was Christmas dinner 2011, the last thing I cooked in the oven was bread, about 18 months ago. So this is huge. I will show you, look:

See!!! Fab, I am very proud of myself for forcing myself to make it and test my symptoms, I got a really bad head, but no nausea or such which is what I was dreading. So Kim had a lovely day.

Then a couple of days ago, I was thinking I wanted to make something treaty to add to gifts and as small gifts for a couple of friends. So I made peppermint bark, fudge bark, strawberry lace teddy bears and peppermint and chocolate dipped marshmallows...... I can't eat them, however they are being very happily received by everyone.

Which brings me to today.
Today I wanted to bake Christmas biscuits, to see again if I could cope. Well blow me down, I have had so much fun and it didn't affect me one bit. Yipee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So what if I can't eat anything I've made over the last week. I love making things for others to enjoy and I always used to love cooking and baking. Here's to 2014 cooking more things cause I want to.

See you all tomorrow on the show, Take Care, Elly