Want to see me in person? I'll be at the following events over 2024! (More to come!)
March 16, 3-3:30PM EDT - Virtual Knitting Live
April 6 - Fibre Shindig: Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB) 10-4
April 13 - Hanami (Flower Viewing) Event at Ancient Arts Yarn
April 28 - Peace Fibre Fest: Dawson Creek Curling Club (1113 106 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC) 11-5
August 10 - Calgary's Omatsuri: Max Bell Centre (1001 Barlow Trail SE, Calgary, AB) TBC
August 16-18 - Knit City Calgary: Telus Convention Centre (136 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB) Hours TBC
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WIPs:
Dots Blanket by Donna Yacino...Too. Many. Dots.
5.0mm hook
UFOs (Unfinished objects) Accountability (not talked about on the podcast, but keeping the list here to help me remember!!):
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero from Noro Silk Garden Colorway 356, Dye Lot A
Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi made in The Fiber Seed Sprout DK Serendipity
Socks! Made From:
Regia Fluormania (Discontinued) - Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder
Stitch Please (no longer dyeing)
Read: The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal
Listened to: Caraval by Stephanie Garber; Mortal Engines by Phillip Reeve
Listening to: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Shop News!
Knot bags are now listed here: Knot Bags and shawl pins and darning needles are here: Katie's Curated Collection!
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Upcoming events:
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
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Show Notes:
WIPs:
Fine and Dandy socks by Jessica Gore (The Sweater Collective) from snow-dyed sock blank by Yoriko (Etsy) - US 1/2.25mm needles
Sarafan Vest by Nadya Stallings made in Ancient Arts Yarn Merino DK Iron Horse and Raspberry Gelato - US8/5.0mm needles. Moved off UFO list!
Other products: progress keepers from Sarah Elizabeth Fibreworks
UFOs (Unfinished objects) Accountability (not talked about on the podcast, but keeping the list here to help me remember!!):
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero from Noro Silk Garden Colorway 356, Dye Lot A
Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi made in The Fiber Seed Sprout DK Serendipity
Socks! Made From:
Regia Fluormania (Discontinued) - Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder
Stitch Please (no longer dyeing)
Listened to: The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas
Listening to: The Perilous Sea by Sherry Thomas
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Fibre and non-fibre products are currently in development!
Upcoming events:
Edmonton Fibre Frolic - May 26, 2019
Edmonton Cat Fest - June 1, 2019
Inglewood Night Market - July 12, 2019
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
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Show Notes:
Mostly a FO:
Stationary socks from Yarn Enabler for Dallas! Being knit on US1/2.25mm needles, two-at-a-time. These will be my carry along project for the next bit.
WIPs:
Fine and Dandy socks by Jessica Gore (The Sweater Collective) from snow-dyed sock blank by Yoriko (Etsy) - US 1/2.25mm needles
Sarafan Vest by Nadya Stallings made in Ancient Arts Yarn Merino DK Iron Horse and Raspberry Gelato - US8/5.0mm needles. Moved off UFO list!
Other products: progress keepers from Sarah Elizabeth Fibreworks and The Crafty Colon
UFOs (Unfinished objects) Accountability (not talked about on the podcast, but keeping the list here to help me remember!!):
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero from Noro Silk Garden Colorway 356, Dye Lot A
Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi made in The Fiber Seed Sprout DK Serendipity
Socks! Made From:
Regia Fluormania (Discontinued) - Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder
Stitch Please (no longer dyeing)
Listening to: totally forgot to chat about this! I listened to /Mambo in Chinatown/ by Jean Kwok.
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Fibre and non-fibre products are currently in development!
Upcoming events:
Edmonton Fibre Frolic - May 26, 2019
Edmonton Cat Fest - June 1, 2019
Inglewood Night Market - July 12, 2019
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
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Show Notes:
WIPs:
Stationary socks from Yarn Enabler for Dallas! Being knit on US1/2.25mm needles, two-at-a-time. These will be my carry along project for the next bit.
Fine and Dandy socks by Jessica Gore (The Sweater Collective) from snow-dyed sock blank by Yoriko (Etsy) - US 1/2.25mm needles
UFOs (Unfinished objects) Accountability (not talked about on the podcast, but keeping the list here to help me remember!!):
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero from Noro Silk Garden Colorway 356, Dye Lot A
Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi made in The Fiber Seed Sprout DK Serendipity
Sarafan Vest by Nadya Stallings made in Ancient Arts Yarn Merino DK Iron Horse and Raspberry Gelato
Socks! Made From:
Regia Fluormania (Discontinued) - Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder
Stitch Please (no longer dyeing)
Listening to: Star Touched Queen by Roshani Choshki; The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
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Fibre and non-fibre products are currently in development!
Upcoming events:
Edmonton Fibre Frolic - May 26, 2019
Last minute addition! Edmonton Cat Fest - June 1, 2019
Inglewood Night Market - July 12, 2019
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
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Episode 74
Show Notes:
WIPs:
Stationary socks from Yarn Enabler for Dallas! Being knit on US1/2.25mm needles, two-at-a-time. These will be my carry along project for the next bit.
UFOs (Unfinished objects) Accountability (not talked about on the podcast, but keeping the list here to help me remember!!):
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero from Noro Silk Garden Colorway 356, Dye Lot A
Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi made in The Fiber Seed Sprout DK Serendipity
Sarafan Vest by Nadya Stallings made in Ancient Arts Yarn Merino DK Iron Horse and Raspberry Gelato
Socks! Made From:
Regia Fluormania (Discontinued) - Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder
Stitch Please (no longer dyeing)
Read (listened to): The Reckless Bride by Stephanie Laurens
Listening to: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
Shop News!
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Fibre and non-fibre products are currently in development!
Upcoming events:
Edmonton Fibre Frolic - May 26, 2019
Inglewood Night Market - July 12, 2019
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
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Show Notes:
WIPs:
Stationary socks from Yarn Enabler for Dallas! Being knit on US1/2.25mm needles, two-at-a-time. These will be my carry along project for the next bit.
UFOs (Unfinished objects) Accountability (not talked about on the podcast, but keeping the list here to help me remember!!):
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero from Noro Silk Garden Colorway 356, Dye Lot A
Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi made in The Fiber Seed Sprout DK Serendipity
Sarafan Vest by Nadya Stallings made in Ancient Arts Yarn Merino DK Iron Horse and Raspberry Gelato
Socks! Made From:
Regia Fluormania (Discontinued) - Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder
Stitch Please (no longer dyeing)
Shenanigans!
Friend's 30th birthday party! We went to the Nordic Spa at Kananaskis, which was a fantastic day! And then Royale for dinner (that's the restaurant photo at the end of the podcast), and then Betty Lou's Speak Easy.
Lots of gardening stuff! Fixed up the bit of land between our swale and fence, and then started a bunch of seeds to plant.
Shop News!
New bags coming soon! They need to be prettied up and photographed! They'll be in the shop next week is what I'm aiming for!
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Fibre and non-fibre products are currently in development!
Upcoming events:
Edmonton Fibre Frolic - May 26, 2019
Inglewood Night Market - July 12, 2019
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
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Show Notes:
FO:
Crazy Dog Yarns socks in Rainbow - knitting on US 1/2.25mm needles, from Chiaogoo. Used Laura Linnenman’s Afterthought Heels Revisited, and they fit!! Available here!
WIPs:
Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu made in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Coquette, US 5/3.75mm needle - through the arms and onto the body!
Stationary socks from Yarn Enabler for Dallas! Being knit on US1/2.25mm needles, two-at-a-time. These will be my carry along project for the next bit.
UFOs (Unfinished objects) Accountability (not talked about on the podcast, but keeping the list here to help me remember!!):
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero from Noro Silk Garden Colorway 356, Dye Lot A
Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi made in The Fiber Seed Sprout DK Serendipity
Sarafan Vest by Nadya Stallings made in Ancient Arts Yarn Merino DK Iron Horse and Raspberry Gelato
Socks! Made From:
Regia Fluormania (Discontinued) - Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder
Stitch Please (no longer dyeing)
Shenanigans!
We went to the zoo...and I reveal what the super sekrit project is!
Anime season has started, so I am going through and giving most everything for this new season a try. I’ll be giving each anime a two-episode watch and then will make final decisions for what to watch in simulcast (we watch on Crunchyroll). So I have watched:
Cinderella Nine - shoujo baseball show. I don’t normally watch sports anime, but I really enjoyed the first episode of this show. Actually excited to see the next!
Joshi Kausei - silent film short episode shoujo. Not at all what I anticipated. Will be giving this longer than normal because of the length of the episodes. Gorgeous animation, though! 3ish minute episode.
Midnight Occult Civil Servant - slice of life shonen? I was excited about this one from the cover art, and it seems like it *could* be interesting, but I found it kind of slow paced for what my tastes are, however, will be going on to the next episode - it could change - and that’s why it’s a two episode rule in this house!
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - historical shonen. And this is why I want to watch all the series coming out in the first bit to see what I like. I wouldn’t have chosen this one from the title or the cover art, but it is gorgeous and has the hook at the front, and actually feels like it might have a more unique storyline than most of the anime released this season!
Amazing Stranger - anime figurine comes to life in work-at-home otaku’s living room. Slight chaos ensues...I’m unlikely to continue. This is the one where I feel awkward even watching it. Probably won’t watch the second episode. Short, 12 minutes.
Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu - slice of life, shoujo, middle school girl seeks friends. All right, this show is probably a bit young for me, but it charmed me, and spoke to a younger version of myself, so I will likely continue, at least for the next episode.
We Never Learn: Bokuben. Queue Love Triangle with one genius voluptuous girl, one genius willowy girl, and one hard-on-his-luck-with-money-dude-so-he’s-gotta-get-that-scholarship...and you get this? I was skeptic all going into this anime. I don’t mind love triangles (or at least what appears to be a burgeoning love triangle), but I usually order them in the more shoujo style of anime, not the shonen style. However, this anime feels like it has some potential. I want to see where it is going, and would LOVE if it took an unexpected turn!
Yatogame-chan Kansatsu no Nikki - a guy getting a girl from Nagoya to say things with her Nagoyan accent that she doesn’t want to say. Awkward to watch. Cute animation. Will not continue (not even second episode). Short (12ish minutes?).
In summary, I will not be continuing:
Amazing Stranger
Yatogame-chan
I will give these anime a second episode chance:
Joshi Kausei
Midnight occult civil servant
Hitoribocchi
I will be continuing these anime:
Demon Slayer
Cinderella Nine
We Never Learn
Phew! I’ll update this next week with my verdicts after two episodes!
Currently Listening to:
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas
Reading:
The Reckless Bride by Stephanie Laurens
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Products are in development for Edmonton Fibre Frolic! (and before)
Upcoming events:
Edmonton Fibre Frolic - May 26, 2019
Inglewood Night Market - July 12, 2019
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
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Show Notes:
WIPs:
Crazy Dog Yarns socks in Rainbow - knitting on US 1/2.25mm needles, from Chiagoo Lace collection - finished the tubes, just need to add heels!
Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu made in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Coquette, US 5/3.75mm needle - through the arms and nearly to the body!
UFOs (Unfinished objects) Accountability (not talked about on the podcast, but keeping the list here to help me remember!!):
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero from Noro Silk Garden Colorway 356, Dye Lot A
Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi made in The Fiber Seed Sprout DK Serendipity
Sarafan Vest by Nadya Stallings made in Ancient Arts Yarn Merino DK Iron Horse and Raspberry Gelato
Socks! Made From:
Regia Fluormania (Discontinued) - Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder
Stitch Please (no longer dyeing)
Shenanigans:
Horrendous cold! :( Exams, super sekrit project!
Currently Listening to:
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas
Read:
The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens
Reading:
The Reckless Bride by Stephanie Laurens
Shop News!
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Products are in development for Edmonton Fibre Frolic! (and before)
Upcoming events:
Edmonton Fibre Frolic - May 26, 2019
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
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Show Notes:
FOs (works-in-progress):
(Finished last week, but talked a lot about them due to technical details on Dallas's sock!) Vanilla socks out of Regia Fluormania (discontinued! T_T) - mismatched matching couple’s socks! (In one of my knot bags, with many different prints available here!) Knit on Chiagoo Lace US1/2.25mm needles
Pom Pidou by Karin Fernandes out of Qing Merino single ply in Underwater and Hedgehog Fibres Kidsilk Lace in Budgie (In one of my small box bags, available here!) Knit on needles suggested for gauge!
Gauge Dyeworks in Pink Light - decided to complete them as a pair of anklet socks, will figure out what to do with the remainders later!
WIPs:
Crazy Dog Yarns socks in Rainbow - knitting on US 1/2.25mm needles, from Chiagoo Lace collection
Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu made in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Coquette, US 5/3.75mm needle - halfway through arms!!
UFOs (Unfinished objects) Accountability (not talked about on the podcast, but keeping the list here to help me remember!!):
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero from Noro Silk Garden Colorway 356, Dye Lot A
Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi made in The Fiber Seed Sprout DK Serendipity
Sarafan Vest by Nadya Stallings made in Ancient Arts Yarn Merino DK Iron Horse and Raspberry Gelato
Socks! Made From:
Regia Fluormania (Discontinued) - Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder
Stitch Please (no longer dyeing)
Shenanigans:
10th dating anniversary!
Listened to:
Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas
Currently Listening to:
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas
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All bag prices will be dropping by CAD$10 by this weekend, and notions pouches/needle stashes will be dropping by CAD$5!
Upcoming events:
Edmonton Fibre Frolic - May 26, 2019
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
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WIPs (works-in-progress):
Vanilla socks out of Regia Fluormania (discontinued! T_T) - mismatched matching couple’s socks! (In one of my knot bags, with many different prints available here!)
Pom Pidou by Karin Fernandes out of Qing Merino single ply in Underwater and Hedgehog Fibres Kidsilk Lace in Budgie (In one of my small box bags, available here!)
UFOs (Unfinished objects):
Depth Cowl by talitha kuomi made in The Fiber Seed Sprout DK Serendipity
Sarafan Vest by Nadya Stallings made in Ancient Arts Yarn Merino DK Iron Horse and Raspberry Gelato
Socks! Made From:
Gauge Dyeworks in Pink Light
Crazy Dog Yarns in Rainbow
Regia Fluormania (Discontinued) - Hermione's Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder
Stitch Please (no longer dyeing)
Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu made in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Coquette
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero from Noro Silk Garden Colorway 356, Dye Lot A
Shenanigans:
Sekrit project (to be revealed soon)! Taxes. Hah
Listened to:
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J Maas
Currently Listening to:
Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas
Shop News! Make sure to sign up for the newsletter for upcoming deals!
Upcoming events:
Edmonton Fibre Frolic - May 26, 2019
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
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Cake Cozy | Designed to keep yarn from one cake of fingering-weight yarn from tangling in your bag. Specifically designed for when you don’t want to carry a project bag, this would also be a fantastic way to keep multiple skeins wrangled in a larger bag. Made from Knot Bag scraps! |
Triangle Pouch | A single-skein bag that is set up to knit socks, one skein hats, or other similar projects! Will also hold circular needles with some wrangling. |
Small Box Bag |
Up to 300g of fingering-weight yarn, 200g of worsted weight yarn, 100g of bulky+ weight yarn Suggested Projects: Accessories (socks, hats, mittens, etc), shawlettes, shawls, baby projects, single items of seamed-sweaters (sleeve/back/front), starts of projects that will later need a large bag. Can also be used as a make up or toiletries bag, toy bag for the kids’ car toys, or as a shaving kit bag! |
Large Box Bag |
Up to 500g of DK to worsted-weight yarn, 300g of bulky-weight yarn Suggested Projects: Sweaters, larger (more colours/worsted-weight) shawls, baby projects, starts to blankets, or any of the accessories listed in the small bags! |
Big Bag |
Up to 700g of bulky+ weight yarn, 900g of worsted-weight yarn Suggested Projects: Blankets, large & bulky sweaters, and all those WIPs kicked out of smaller project bags so one can start the next best project! Can also be used for a tote bag! |
Show Notes:
WIPs:
Sarafan Long Vest by Nadya Stallings from Ancient Arts Yarns Merino DK in Iron Horse and Raspberry Gelato
Vanilla socks out of Regia Fluormania - mismatched matching couple’s socks! (In one of my knot bags, with many different prints available here!)
Pompidou by Karin Fernandes out of Qing single ply in Underwater and Hedgehog Fibres Mohair/Silk in Budgie (In one of my small box bags, available here!)
Shenanigans:
Lots of video games! Sekrit project (to be revealed soon)!
Read/listened to:
The Selection by Kiera Cass (audio); A Natural History of Dragons Quintet by Marie Brennan (audio)
Listening to/Reading:
Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones; Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas (both audio); The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens
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Upcoming events:
Edmonton Fibre Frolic - May 26, 2019
Knit City (Vancouver) - Market October 5-6, 2019!
]]>Been eyeing a bag or accessory? This is a perfect time to pick it up!
AND, all through the event, free shipping will be offered on all orders (no minimums required)!*
Day Four’s Deal: 20% off Knot Bags! Use coupon code 20KB until 11:59pm MST, December 4, 2018!
* Free Shipping will be offered via Canada Post. Due to the recent strike, Christmas delivery cannot be guaranteed. If you want your order by Christmas, please select the least expensive Canada Post option, and I will upgrade your shipment to FedEx at no charge!
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FOs:
Vanilla socks from Regia Fluormania
Rose Valley Shawl by Knox Mountain Knit Co. out of Ancient Arts Yarn Socknado in Cezanne Still Life and Tranquility
Aries Hat by Kate Burge and Rachel Price in Spincycle Dream State
Wips:
Vanilla Socks from Biscotte Yarns - Hort de Verti on Bis-Sock
Tinder Cardigan by Jared Flood, Knit from Westcoast Colour Homegrown
Reading: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
Listening to: Tropic of Serpents by Marie Brennan
Given to the Sea by Mindy McGinnis
Read: let me know if you would like to see what I've read!
Shop news: Do you want to see all the leftovers from Knit City on the podcast, or just see it on the site?
Creekside Yarn Festival in Airdrie, January 12!
On with the show: YouTube!
WiPs:
Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter out of Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool (natural); Paton’s Classic Wool (blue & grey); and Cascade 220 (heathered lime green)
Vanilla socks from Regia Fluormania
Chunky Brioche Cowl out of Molly Girl Yarns Rockstar XL
Reading: The Reaper at the Gate by Sabaa Tahir
Read: The Shape of Water; Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Chatter: TNNA! Crazy flights! Hiking adventure; new piercing!
Shop news:
Upcoming Events:
Salt Spring Fibre Festival, July 21 & 22!
Knit City, September 29 & 30 (I'm a sponsor!)
Shop update happened! Check out the new bags here!
Chat soon!
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On with the show: YouTube!
WiPs:
Vanilla socks out of Gauge Dyeworks “Neon Pink”
Sarafan Vest by Nadya Stallings our of Ancient Arts Yarns Merino DK in Iron Horse (Grey) and Raspberry Gelato (pink)
Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter out of Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool (natural); Paton’s Classic Wool (blue & grey); and Cascade 220 (heathered lime green)
Reasing: Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor
Read: lots. Belle by Cameron Dokey; Tower of Dawn by Sarah J Maas; A Curse Dark as Gold by Elizabeth C Bunce; Unearthed by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner; Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff; The Fates Divide by Veronica Roth; The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
Chatter: started to talk about Disneyland again. XD Japan, Etsy, and random stuff!
Shop news:
Upcoming Events:
Calgary Spring Fibre Festival, May 12 & 13
Knit City, September 29 & 30 (I'm a sponsor!)
Shop update happened! Check out the new bags here!
Chat soon!
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Vanilla socks out of Mudpunch Yarns Slash Self-Striping in "Life in a Glass House."
Good Vibes by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne in Ancient Arts Yarns Socknado "I Met Stephen West and I Liked It" and Highlighters mini skein set
Mostly FO: Owls by Kate Davies in Cascade Yarns Eco+ Fuchsia; needle size from pattern used, modifications to length in body and sleeves.
Set aside Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor for now.
Reading: The Twelfth Enchantment by David Liss
Read: Everlasting by Angie Fraser; Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George; That Inevitable Victorian Thing by E.K. Johnston
Chatter: not much
Shop news: sewing club bags (last shipment for May will open soon!), and getting a whack of wedge bags done.
Upcoming Events: Pop-up Party at Stash Lounge, Friday, March 23, 6:30-8:30
Calgary Spring Fibre Festival, May 12 & 13
Edmoton Fibre Frolic May 26
Knit City, September 29 & 30.
]]>That's right! I'm kind of back to podcasting! Phew!
On with the show: YouTube!
On iTunes
Welcome to everyone new and returning!
FO: Pixelated Pullover by Jennifer Beaumont out of Madelinetosh Tosh DK in Pop Rocks (Pink), Antique Lace (Beige), and Flashdance (Purple), US6/4.0mm needles
Telluride Aran by Amy Herzog out of Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage, Liquid Gold, US 7/4.5mm needle
WiPs:
Vanilla socks out of Mudpunch Yarns Slash Self-Striping in "Life in a Glass House."
Good Vibes by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne in Ancient Arts Yarns Socknado "I Met Stephen West and I Liked It" and Highlighters mini skein set
Owls (not shown) by Kate Davies
Teeny-tiny cast on for another Little Wave
Read: Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor; Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore
Attempted to read: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Reading: Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor
Chatter: November Japan trip...Disneyland!!
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That's right! I'm kind of back to podcasting! Phew!
On with the show: YouTube!
On iTunes
Welcome to everyone new and returning!
FO: Vanilla socks out of Gauge Dyeworks Night Market on Merino Twist
WiP: Telluride Aran by Amy Herzog out of Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage, Liquid Gold, US 7/4.5mm needle
Diagonal Ridge Shawl by Anastasia Blaes out of Ancient Arts Yarns Big Squeeze in Mineral, US 10/6.0mm needle
The Doodler by Stephen West out Flock Fibre (Daydream MCN in Weathervane for grey and Hoarfrost with Stellina in Princess Tiger Cub for variegated) & Skein Yarn Top Draw Sock, Smokestack Lightning, US 6/4.0mm needle
Vanilla Socks out of Regia Digital Colour, US2/2.75mm needles
Read: Illusionarium by Heather Dixon; The Forgetting by Sharon Cameron; Charms for the Easy Life by Kaye Gibbons; Hunted by Meagan Spooner; Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor; Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth; Mediator 1-4 by Meg Cabot; The Shadow of What Was Lost by James Islington
Reading: Mediator 5 by Meg Cabot; The Crown's Fate by Evelyn Skye (Sequel)
Chatter: Disney, TNNA, Calgary Stampede
Shop update!!
Kitteh/Life Instagram (pichesandcats)
Thanks!!
Katie =^..^=
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]]>Atypical episode this time! No knitting content, a little bit of chatter, and a LOT of pretty bags to show you! You'll be able to find all the new bags here: New Items!
Chat soon!
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Welcome to everyone new and returning!
WiP: Vanilla socks out of Gauge Dyeworks Night Market on Merino Twist
Telluride Aran by Amy Herzog out of Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage, Liquid Gold, US 7/4.5mm needle
Read: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
KAL! With One More Row podcast! Details on the Ravelry Group!
Spring clean all the things!! Back in my studio! Bookshelves! Upstairs tidy!
Shop news: The club is here! The club is here! Very last hours to get the two shipment version. There will still be a chance to sign-up for the one shipment version for June's shipment.
Bag previews will now be done separately.
Let me know how you would like to see clubs done in the future! Mystery club? Mystery club with theme (theme would be announced)? Mystery clubs would mean that you see nothing until you get your package.
Preview of the club? If so, preview of just yarn? Preview of just fabric? Preview of both, and surprise goodies?
Or, would you like to know exactly what you're getting...in which case, I would count that as a kit. Let me know in the comments, either here, YouTube, or Ravelry!
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WiP: Stars Aligned Socks out of There's a Cowboy in My Boot! Colourway on 75% Superwash Extra Fine Merino / 25% Silk by Ancient Arts Yarns. US 2/2.75mm needle
Telluride Aran by Amy Herzog out of Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage, Liquid Gold, US 7/4.5mm needle
Purl Soho Chevron Baby Blanket out of Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted, US 11/8.0mm needle
Vivid Blanket by Tin Can Knits out of Diamond Luxury Collection Pure Wool Worsted, US 9/5.5mm needle
Mostly FO: Kyoto Baby cardigan by Lisa Cheremy, Bumblebirch Forage in Boysenberry (I remembered!), US 8/5.0mm needle
Reading: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
Read: The Crown's Game by Evelyn Skye
The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K LeGuin
Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton
KAL! With One More Row podcast! Details on the Ravelry Group!
Chatter: Kitten. Working. Knitting. Went for dinner at TroUgh in Canmore!
Shop news: The club is here! The club is here! Lots of new small box bags and Big Bags. Best way to keep up with updates is to check out my Instagram.
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]]>FO: Slytherin socks out of Stitch Please Yarns, US 1/2.25mm needles
WiP: Stars Aligned Socks out of There's a Cowboy in My Boot! Colourway on 75% Superwash Extra Fine Merino / 25% Silk by Ancient Arts Yarns.
Read: Fate of the Tearling by Erika Johansen; For the Love of God, Marie! by Jade Sarson
KAL! With One More Row podcast! Details on the Ravelry Group!
Chatter:
Saw Moana and Rogue One! Christmas treats need making!
Shop news: The club is here! The club is here!
Use BOXINGDAY20 for 20% off your purchase (excluding obi bags or club purchases) from December 26, 2016 through January 2, 2017.
Everything new posted after January 1, 2017, will have a price increase attached to it.
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]]>WiPs: Authenticity by Softsweater out of Sweet Fiber Canadian in Breakwater, US 9/5.5mm needles
Slytherin socks out of Stitch Please Yarns, US 1/2.25mm needles
To be Read: Fate of the Tearling by Erika Johansen
Chatter:
Snowed in Tokyo! Earthquake! So much fabric! Christmas tree hunting! SOOOOOO cold in Cochrane!
Shop news: The club is here! The club is here!
News pending about the shop, which I will elaborate on in a couple weeks!
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]]>If you entered the Canada KAL, make sure to check out this episode!
WiPs: Vanilla socks out of Mudpunch Yarns "In Particular" Self-striping on US 1/2.25mm needles.
Kyoto out of Bumblebirch Forage in "Boysenberry" on US8/5.0mm needles.
Purl Soho Chevron Baby Blanket in Rowan Pure Wool Worsted on US 11/8.0mm needles.
Read: A Madness So Discreet by Mindy McGinnis; The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater; Crewel by Gennifer Albin
Reading: The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater (The Raven Cycle Book II)
Chatter: Turkey pot pie; packing; took Remy to the vet.
Shop news: There is now a newsletter, which you can sign-up for here!
I'm prepping for Calgary Fibre Arts Fair! I hope to see you there!
I'm pairing up with Ancient Arts Yarns to provide a club!! More details to be posted here on November 15, 2016 - easiest to watch the video to see what I'm chatting about!
Calgary Fibre Arts Fair is running a KAL! Make sure to check it out here and to use the hashtag #CFAFKAL2016!
Barb Brown will also be teaching classes at the Fair, so please check them out!
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]]>If you entered the Canada KAL, make sure to check out this episode!
WiPs: Vanilla socks out of Mudpunch Yarns "In Particular" Self-striping on US 1/2.25mm needles.
Authenticity out of Sweet Fibre Canadian in "Breakwater" on US 9/5.5mm needles.
Kyoto out of Bumblebirch Forage in "Boysenberry" on US8/5.0mm needles.
Chatter: I made myself a bag! :D
Shop news: I'm prepping for Calgary Fibre Arts Fair! I hope to see you there!
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]]>My last show of the season will be Calgary Fibre Arts Fair, November 12 & 13, 9-5, at Triwood Community Centre
In January, there will be a price increase to allow for my business to become more sustainable.
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