Thursday, December 24, 2015



Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Thanks for watching and following along this year.

Show Notes

Ravelry Group

My Etsy Store  Coupon Code for 15% off your purchase until 12/31/15 is KNP15

Friday, December 18, 2015

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 77 I Ruined Christmas


This podcast has Knitting, Crochet, spinning, Pinterest finds, Stumble Upon finds and is a weekly podcast. Thank you for watching. :-)

Show Notes

Ravelry Group

My Etsy Store

Coupon Code for 15% off your Purchase until 12-31-15 is KNP15

Friday, November 27, 2015

Knit And Pearl Podcast: Episode 75 Turkey Coma



This Podcast has knitting, FOs, WIPs, KAL, Story Of the week, Pinterest, and Stumble Upon.
Thanks for watching.

Show Notes

Ravelry Group

My Etsy Store

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 73 Surprise Stash



 

Thanks for stoping by. Hope you enjoy. Don't forget to click on Show Notes, Ravelry Group, and My Etsy Store links.





Thursday, November 5, 2015

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 72 The One I Did Twice



This Podcast will have knitting, spinning, Pinterest find, Stumble Upon find, and October Pink-along prize draw. Congrats to winner.

Show Notes

Ravelry Group

My Etsy Store

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Knit And Pearl Podcast: Episode 67 Two, Two, Two Weeks in One


Thank you for stopping by and spending some time with me.

Show Notes

Ravelry Group

My Etsy Store

Coupon Code for 10 percent off purchase of $10.00 or more
10KNP

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Just And Update



I just figured out that having new users on my website was not a good thing. So if you are a new website owner beware if you get new"users" on your website.

My website is on Wordpress, so I don't know if it applies to other websites.

So the thing I said about comment prizes will be changed a little. Stay tuned and I will let you know all about it next week.

Thanks so much for your continued support and views. If you have any information and other things I need to know please leave a comment to let me know. Any information is much appreciated.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Knit And Pearl Podcast: Episode 52 Summer is Just around the Corner????






Show Notes

Social Media
I am…
onefinecow on Ravelry and Twitter

1finedesign on FaceBook and Etsy
dorismsmith on Instagram

Ravelry Group
Knit and Pearl Podcast group
2 new members
squeakyj7- Joyce from Kenosha WI
newtothis95823- Azizi from Sacramento

Ravelry Group Birthday Shot outs
Brittertheknitter- Brittany, 5/27

YouTube
261 Subscribers

May KAL- Little Things
Rules for the Little Things
Must be member of group to qualify for Prizes 
As many entries as objects completed 
Small Thing = No more then one skein of yarn, Excluding socks 
Toys, Washcloths, socks, gloves, hats, cowls, ect. 
Chatter is welcome and encouraged 
Start on May 1st or after, Finish and post by May 31(my moms Birthday) 
Prize from donation stash. 
Good Luck and happy knitting



June, July, and August KAL


Story Of The Week
This has been a week full of outdoor stuff, and it was nice getting the sense of summer. that is until Wednesday when it was in the 40s. We took the cover off the pool and working on getting it ready for the weekend. We also planted some of our earth boxes. All is still a work in progress.
I am also a work in progress. My healthy eating and living is not going well, but I start new every day, and am trying to figure it out.

Health Pearls
Failure Archives- Tiny Buddha http://tinybuddha.com/wisdom-category/failure-quotes

Stash Enhancement 
I latched onto a free until June first pattern by Tanya Marie Willis Anderson.
It is a shawl, called MY Heart, My Love. It looks awesome. 
www.Ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-heart-my-love-mo-chride-mo-gradh

FOs
No finished objects

WIPs
Vanilla Sock Yarn is Patons Kroy Jacquards, color is Fern Rose Jacquard, US 2, 2.75 mm, 40 inch circulars, magic loop.Fish lips kiss heel. In my knitspinfarm bag. www.knitspinfarm.etsy.com
Simple Raglan Cardi Free pattern from Lion Brand Yarns, and I believe on Ravelry. Pattern #L10199 Yarn is Caron Simply Soft, Color is Grey Heather, on 
US 6, 4.0mm, and US 7 4.5mm, 40 inch circulars, pattern calls for 29 in circulars. In my Knitspinfarm bag. (Link above)
Scrap Blanket This was started a few months before I started podcasting, and I pulled it out again, because I was going through stash and was overwhelmed by all the scraps of yarn I need to get out of the stash. I am Knitting in the grannies favorite dishcloth recipe, on US 10.5, 29 inch circular needles, using up scraps of acrylic, worsted weight yarn. 

Spinning
Clun Forrest Roving From Knitspinfarm waiting its chain ply
Started the unnamed Loop batt. it is wonderful to spin

Pinterest 
Spinach Burgers http://thevillagecook.com/spinach-burger
Puff daddy Free Ravelry pattern. something for stash busting

Stumble Upon
9 Important truths You Should Always Keep In Mind
http://elitedaily.com/life/9-important-truths-always-remember


www.1finedesign.etsy.com












Thursday, May 14, 2015

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 51 A Little Emotional



  


Show Notes

Social Media
I am…
onefinecow on Ravelry and Twitter

1finedesign on FaceBook and Etsy
dorismsmith on Instagram

Ravelry Group
Knit and Pearl Podcast group

Ravelry Group Birthday Shot outs
CiCicarry, Cici 5/14
nelsor, Rita 5/14

YouTube
254 Subscribers

May KAL- Little Things
Rules for the Little Things
Must be member of group to qualify for Prizes 
As many entries as objects completed 
Small Thing = No more then one skein of yarn, Excluding socks 
Toys, Washcloths, socks, gloves, hats, cowls, ect. 
Chatter is welcome and encouraged 
Start on May 1st or after, Finish and post by May 31(my moms Birthday) 
Prize from donation stash. 
Good Luck and happy knitting

Sock Yarn Minis/Scraps Swap FB Group 

There is a Thread in the Ravelry group for this if you are interested.

Story Of The Week
I had a wonderful birthday weekend. I got lots of nice things, and some of them will be listed in the stash portion of the show.
I also spent many hour on the computer, getting everything in order, and eventually got the podcast submitted and is now approved on iTunes. I am also working on a website that I will be Putting the show notes and link it to the podcast as well. I am not sure what I will be doing with the blog spot, when all of that is done. I will keep you posted. Here is a link to my up and coming web site www.knitandpearl.net

Health Pearl
http://images.tribe.net/tribe/upload/photo/38f/064/38f064c7-34b4-417c-8d3f-cd4ac16a3b30.large-profile.jpg


Stash Enhancement 
Zuzus Petals by Carina Spencer and Lefty, by Martina Behm were gifted to me by two lovely friends for my birthday
My Little Knitting Book, Joan M Sheridan
$25 gift card for The Myer house, Weaving Dept.


FOs
Kitty Hat Paid for Pattern on Ravelry by Jennifer Riley. yarn is Vanna's Choice, Lion Brand, 100% acrylic, Color is Purple Mist, on addi turbo, US 8, 5mm, 40 in circular, knitting magic loop.

WIPs
Vanilla Sock Yarn is Patons Kroy Jacquards, color is Fern Rose Jacquard, US 2, 2.75 mm, 40 inch circulars, magic loop. going to try a new heel. In my knitspinfarm bag. www.knitspinfarm.etsy.com
Simple Raglan Cardi Free pattern from Lion Brand Yarns, and I believe on Ravelry. Pattern #L10199 Yarn is Caron Simply Soft, Color is Grey Heather, on 
US 6, 4.0mm, and US 7 4.5mm, 40 inch circulars, pattern calls for 29 in circulars. In my Knitspinfarm bag. (Link above)
Scrap Blanket This was started a few months before I started podcasting, and I pulled it out again, because I was going through stash and was overwhelmed by all the scraps of yarn I need to get out of the stash. I am Knitting in the grannies favorite dishcloth recipe, on US 10.5, 29 inch circular needles, using up scraps of acrylic, worsted weight yarn. 


Spinning
Clun Forrest Roving From Knitspinfarm 

Pinterest 
Free Crochet pattern: Dew Drop Wrap  http://imhooked25.blogspot.com/2014/02/crochet-dew-drop-wrap-pattern.html


Stumble Upon



Friday, May 8, 2015

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 50 Here We Go






Show Notes

Social Media
I am…
onefinecow on Ravelry and Twitter

1finedesign on FaceBook and Etsy
dorismsmith on Instagram

Ravelry Group
Knit and Pearl Podcast group
1New Member
peachie1751- Peg from NE Penna.

Ravelry Group Birthday Shot outs
onefinecow- Doris, 5/9
KristiRose- Kristi 5/10
Karsol12-Karen 5/12

YouTube
253 Subscribers



April KAL  Finished Objects
Drawing time

May KAL- Little Things
Rules for the Little Things
Must be member of group to qualify for Prizes 
As many entries as objects completed 
Small Thing = No more then one skein of yarn, Excluding socks 
Toys, Washcloths, socks, gloves, hats, cowls, ect. 
Chatter is welcome and encouraged 
Start on May 1st or after, Finish and post by May 31(my moms Birthday) 
Prize from donation stash. (will be picked out and shown on Episode 50. 
Good Luck and happy knitting



Story Of The Week
I had a really good visit with my sister at the Mushroom Festival.
My week since has been full of learning to build a website, exploring video hosting options. All things iTunes is in progress.
Before I left on Friday, I got notification that a won a prize from a Martina Behm KAL I participated in with Eternal Ranch Group. I won some Beautiful fiber. Can't wait to get it.

Health Pearl
True Or False http://dietmotion.com/true-or-false.html

Stash Enhancement 
Got some scrap materials from a thrift store while at Mushroom Festival



FOs
No FOs

WIPs
Vanilla Sock Yarn is Patons Kroy Jacquards, color is Fern Rose Jacquard, US 2, 2.75 mm, 40 inch circulars, magic loop. going to try a new heel. In my knitspinfarm bag. www.knitspinfarm.etsy.com
Simple Raglan Cardi Free pattern from Lion Brand Yarns, and I believe on Ravelry. Pattern #L10199 Yarn is Caron Simply Soft, Color is Grey Heather, on 
US 6, 4.0mm, and US 7 4.5mm, 40 inch circulars, pattern calls for 29 in circulars. In my Knitspinfarm bag. (Link above)
Kitty Hat Paid for Pattern on Ravelry by Jennifer Riley. yarn is Vanna's Choice, Lion Brand, 100% acrylic, Color is Purple Mist, on addi turbo, US 8, 5mm, 40 in circular, knitting magic loop. In my Tangerine Designs bag. tangerine8.etsy.com


Spinning
Clun Forrest Roving From Knitspinfarm 

Pinterest 
25 Useful Life Hacks loldamn.com/25-useful-life-hacks.html

Stumble Upon
14 Habits of Exceptionally Likable People digitalsynopsis.com/tools/how-to-be-likeable/





Thursday, April 30, 2015

Knit And Pearl Podcast : Episode 49 Its Been A Year




Show Notes

Social Media
I am…
onefinecow on Ravelry and Twitter

1finedesign on FaceBook and Etsy
dorismsmith on Instagram

Ravelry Group
Knit and Pearl Podcast group
4 New Members
RealYankee, Jean, from Vancouver, Washington
wellwoman, Isobel, Derbyshire, UK
Patternwhisperer, Jeri, Texas
SallyFromIdaho, Sally, Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Ravelry Group Birthday Shot outs
No birthdays this next week

YouTube
247 Subscribers

April KAL  Finished Objects
Rules
You must be a member of group to qualify for prizes. 
Object started on April 1st and finished by April 30. 
Limit 2 per person. 
Chatter welcome and encouraged. :-) 
Prize will be yarn from donation stash to be determined and posted soon. 
Good luck and happy knitting


Podiversary Drawing
R#G used to draw winner
Prize is Any one Item from my Etsy store, Custom Item Okay 
1finedesign.etsy.com

Story Of The Week
It has been a busy week, but not so much yarn busy.
If you have been to the group you will have noticed the changes. I changed the banner and badge. I also changed that stuff on my Etsy Store, and on Facebook.
I also ordered Podcast Buttons.
I am also in the process of getting my Podcast on iTunes, Which is harder then you can imagine. You may not believe it but I am not very computer savvy. I still can't figure out how to do a magic link on Ravelry. LOL
I am working the a gentleman from School of podcasting to get the right setup to get on iTunes. If you are interested here is a link to his stuff.
schoolofpodcasting.com
Health Pearl
20 Little Changes For Big Weight Loss Results
www.today.com/health/small-tips-big-weight-loss-1D80232963

Stash Enhancement 
Safety Noses from situer on Etsy  www.situer.etsy.com
I ordered on the 19th and received on 29 so pretty fast shipping from China

FOs
No FOs

WIPs
Vanilla Sock Yarn is Patons Kroy Jacquards, color is Fern Rose Jacquard, US 2, 2.75 mm, 40 inch circulars, magic loop. going to try a new heel. In my knitspinfarm bag. www.knitspinfarm.etsy.com
Simple Raglan Cardi Free pattern from Lion Brand Yarns, and I believe on Ravelry. Pattern #L10199 Yarn is Caron Simply Soft, Color is Grey Heather, on 
US 6, 4.0mm, and US 7 4.5mm, 40 inch circulars, pattern calls for 29 in circulars. In my Knitspinfarm bag. (Link above)

Spinning
Clun Forrest Roving From Knitspinfarm 

Pinterest
My first Pinterest Share
Be Still Painted Rock www.etsy.com/listing/114753686/be-still-painted-rock-sandi-pike-foundas
Stumble Upon
My First Stumble share
40 Creative Food Hacks that Will Change the way You Cook
www.buzzfeed.com/readcommentbackwards/40-creative-food-hacks-that-will-change-the-way-yo-dmjk?sub=2662264_1780822#.aa68zmWkx













  

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Knit And Pearl Podcast: Episode 48, More New Things Learned






Show Notes

Social Media
I am…

onefinecow on Ravelry and Twitter

1finedesign on FaceBook and Etsy
dorismsmith on Instagram

Ravelry Group
Knit and Pearl Podcast group
1 new Member
tweeks9394, Teri, Hastings, MI
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Ravelry Group Birthday Shot outs
Crochetknit2- Emily 4/26
Survior11, /Sue 4/27

YouTube
243 Subscribers

April KAL  Finished Objects
Rules
You must be a member of group to qualify for prizes. 
Object started on April 1st and finished by April 30. 
Limit 2 per person. 
Chatter welcome and encouraged. :-) 
Prize will be yarn from donation stash to be determined and posted soon. 
Good luck and happy knitting


Podiversary
Next weeks podcast will be my one year Podiversary, so to celebrate I am going to open a prize thread on the Podcast Group with some questions.
How did you find this podcast?
What has been your favorite part of the Podcast?
What was your Favorite moment?
What would you change?

Same Rule apply to this thread
Must be a member to qualify for price.
One post per person
Thread will be open for one week
R#G used to draw winner
Prize is Any one Item from my Etsy store, Custom Item Okay 
1finedesign.etsy.com


Story Of The Week
I figured out what was going on with my eating, and made some improvements to my eating and I haven't had any cheating so far this week. I realized I was not eating enough calories during the day and that was tripping me up after work.
I also Learned some new to me techniques in my knitting. I learned the 3 needle bind off, and I made some cute stuffed animals in prep for the Bakery Bear.
I also figured out a way to get the exercise in.
Health Pearl
The 10 Habits of Highly Unflabby People
www.gq.com/life/fitness/201403/weight-control-calories-habits?_nospa-true

Stash Enhancement 
No Stash Enhancement

FOs
Rikke Hat free pattern on Ravelry by Sarah Young, Knit on US 4, 3.5mm, and US 7, 4.5mm, 40 in circulars in magic loop, yarn is RedHeart Boutique Unforgettable, Cappuccino is color,
Kitty Bean #1 Free pattern on Ravelry, by Jenna Krupar. Yarn is Craftsmart value in fiesta color way, eyes are the cat eye, from AmiEyes on Etsy, 9mm mix set. Knit on US 6, 4mm 40 in circulars.
Kitty Bean #2 Yarn is RedHeart Super saver, color Bright mix, on US6, 4mm, 40 in circulars, Eyes by AmiEyes on Etsy  AmiEyes.etsy.com

WIPs
Vanilla Sock Yarn is Patons Kroy Jacquards, color is Fern Rose Jacquard, US 2, 2.75 mm, 40 inch circulars, magic loop. going to try a new heel. In my knitspinfarm bag. www.knitspinfarm.etsy.com
Simple Raglan Cardi Free pattern from Lion Brand Yarns, and I believe on Ravelry. Pattern #L10199 Yarn is Caron Simply Soft, Color is Grey Heather, on 
US 6, 4.0mm, and US 7 4.5mm, 40 inch circulars, pattern calls for 29 in circulars. In my Knitspinfarm bag. (Link above)

Spinning
 Clun Forrest Roving From Knitspinfarm 

Pinterest
14 Genius Space-Saving Ways To Pack Your SuitCase
www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/tips/a25027/genius-hacks-for-packing-your-suitcase/?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_i...

Stumble Upon
8 Ways to Start Your Morning Right
www.stevenaitchison.co.uk/blog/8-ways-to-start-your-morning-right-2/

Go have a look at my shop, Please :-)

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Knit And Pearl Podcast: Episode 47 Trying New Things





Show Notes

Social Media
I am…

onefinecow on Ravelry and Twitter

1finedesign on FaceBook and Etsy
dorismsmith on Instagram

Ravelry Group
Knit and Pearl Podcast group
2 new Member
jvee2, Joanne USA
ocdbirder, Laura, Blossburg, PA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Ravelry Group Birthday Shot outs
Gehirnlo522, Karin today
owlsflight, Angela, 4/18 sat.
sehepworth, Sarah, 4/21 

YouTube
241 Subscribers

April KAL  Finished Objects
Rules
You must be a member of group to qualify for prizes. 
Object started on April 1st and finished by April 30. 
Limit 2 per person. 
Chatter welcome and encouraged. :-) 
Prize will be yarn from donation stash to be determined and posted soon. 
Good luck and happy knitting



Story Of The Week
Its about trying new things. You know how it is when you see a pattern to technique that you want to try, but it seems too scary. So you just don't try it and it sits in an unfinished project or pattern that you bought months ago. You don't start because you are afraid to fail.
On Tuesday this week I was thinking about the podcast, and I thought about the fiber that was waiting to be plied. It had rested enough. I took the bull by the horns and got everything ready, watched the YouTube Videos again, and just tried it. And it was pretty easy to get the hang of it.
Next thing for me to tackle in fiber is the Bakery Bear. It has been looming a bit.
After that I have to tackle that exercise thing….

Health Pearl
24 habits That are Obviously Sabotaging your diet, you Dingleberry
blog.rateyourburn.com/blog/post/2013/08/19/20-habits-that-are-obviously-sabotoging-your-health-you-moron-1.aspx

Stash Enhancement 
Caron Simply Soft, Acrylic, 250 yards each, 3 skeins for a sweater
2 single fat quarters in pink and blue
set of 3 black and white buttons.


FOs
Handbrake Cowl which I received as a gift, it is a bought pattern on Ravelry by Dan and Kay Jones, of the BakeryBears Podcast, all proceeds from pattern go to cancer research, needles are US 7, 4.5mm addi turbos, 40 in circulars, in magic loop, Yarn is my handspun, from YarnGeekFibers www.yarngeekfibers.com, color is Lady Godiva, BFL and Firestar.
Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky Roving 60 % New Zealand wool 40 % Domestic wool.


WIPs
Rikke Hat free pattern on Ravelry by Sarah Young, Knit on US 4, 3.5mm, and US 7, 4.5mm, 40 in circulars in magic loop, yarn is RedHeart Boutique Unforgettable, Cappuccino is color, in my bag by Heather www.HUniqueAccesoriesHUA.etsy.com 
Vanilla Sock Yarn is Patons Kroy Jacquards, color is Fern Rose Jacquard, US 2, 2.75 mm, 40 inch circulars, magic loop. going to try a new heel. In my knitspinfarm bag. www.knitspinfarm.etsy.com
Simple Raglan Cardi Free pattern from Lion Brand Yarns, and I believe on Ravelry. Pattern #L10199 Yarn is Caron Simply Soft, Color is Grey Heather, on 
US 6, 4.0mm, and US 7 4.5mm, 40 inch circulars, pattern calls for 29 in circulars. In my Knit spin farm bag. (Link above)

Spinning
Just started some Clun Forrest Roving From Knitspinfarm 

Pinterest
The Bento Bags  fringesupplyco.com/product/ambatalia-bento-bags


Stumble Upon
10 Quotes to Inspire You to do Great Things, By Johnny Webber
johnnylists.com/?_nospa=true


1finedesign.etsy.com

Thursday, April 9, 2015

Knit And Pearl Podcast: Episode 46 Pete and Storm Sirens




Show Notes

Social Media
I am…
onefinecow on Ravelry and Twitter

1finedesign on FaceBook and Etsy
dorismsmith on Instagram

Ravelry Group
Knit and Pearl Podcast group
3 new Member
Kellydang, kelly from Conn.
Bettaprincess
Angintheeast, Angela, NY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Ravelry Group Birthday Shot outs
No Birthdays, 

YouTube
237 Subscribers

April KAL  Finished Objects
Rules
You must be a member of group to qualify for prizes. 
Object started on April 1st and finished by April 30. 
Limit 2 per person. 
Chatter welcome and encouraged. :-) 
Prize will be yarn from donation stash to be determined and posted soon. 
Good luck and happy knitting

Story Of The Week
We had a very nice Easter. I made the jello covered marshmallows , and the JellyBean Bracelets for the kids. The Marshmallows were a lot of fun but I don't recommend the bracelets. They were messy.
I completed my 3 day Juice cleanse and feel all clean, and back on track.

Health Pearls  
10 NO-fail ways to shed pounds

Stash 
I received the Handbrake Cowl as gift, and I bought a pattern.

FOs
Raspberry Cordial Shawl paid for pattern on Ravelry by Tanya Marie Willis Anderson, Knit on Addi turbo 40 in circulars, US 8, 5mm, Yarns listed in stash.
Vanilla Short Sock Yarn is soft Like Kittens Noodle Sock, Color is Rhubarb Stalks. knitting magic loop on my 2.75mm, US 2 Karbonz, Heel is FLK which is a bought pattern on Ravelry, by Sock Therapist. 

WIPs
Rikke Hat free pattern on Ravelry by Sarah Young, Knit on US 4, 3.5mm, and US 7, 4.5mm, 40 in circulars in magic loop, yarn is RedHeart Boutique Unforgettable, Cappuccino is color, in my bag by Heather www.HUniqueAccesoriesHUA.etsy.com 
Handbrake Cowl which I received as a gift, it is a bought pattern on Ravelry by Dan and Kay Jones, all proceeds from pattern go to cancer research, needles are US 7, 4.5mm addi turbos, 40 in circulars, in magic loop, Yarn is my handspun, from YarnGeekFibers www.yarngeekfibers.com, color is Lady Godiva, BFL and Firestar. in my Tangerine designs bag www.tangerine8.etsy.com
Vanilla Sock Yarn is Patons Kroy Jacquards, color is Fern Rose Jacquard, US 2, 2.75 mm, 40 inch circulars, magic loop. going to try a new heel. In my knitspinfarm bag. www.knitspinfarm.etsy.com

Spinning
Kraemer Yarns Mauch Chunky Roving 60 % New Zealand wool 40 % Domestic wool. Finished and resting

Pinterest
19 Mind-Blowing Tricks Every iPhone And iPad User Should Know

Stumble Upon
9 More Charities Looking for Yarn crafters 


This is picture of my jello covered marshmallow I made for Easter.

My Etsy Shop