Thursday, February 26, 2015

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 40 My Journey







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
jlr1 Janet, from St. Louis area

Ravelry Group Birthday Shot outs
funnymom8, Lise Feb 23
Yvhiha- Yvonne Feb 24

YouTube
210 Subscribers
Thank you so much for watching, Thumbing Up and commenting. Thank you to all the Ravelry group members for helping me keep the group going. Your comments and continues support is beyond words. Thanks.

March KAL
Not many comments regarding the KAL in the thread for March. I was thinking about a Toy Along to help me be motivated to Knit my Bakery Bear Pattern. So If you have something you would Like to do for March KAL, please go over to thread and leave comments. I will give it until Feb. 28th then start a thread for the March KAL on Sunday.Please Help and give me some feed back. Thanks :-)

Stash and Story of The Week
No enhancement this week.
I have been enabled or inspired this week by SillyFro, and MadeByFe to jump on the health and fitness wagon. (Story in Video)

This is the only pic I could find of me at my smallest. I believe it was in 09. Can anyone say selfie.


FOs
Freesia, Bought Pattern on Ravelry, by Annie Baker of JumperCablesKntting, , Knit on US6, 4mm, Square , 40 inch circulars, with Perfection by Kraemer yarn, 30% domestic merino, 70 % acrylic, color- sky.

WIPs
Simple Cable Shrug Which is my pattern. In my Fat Squirrel bag. fatsquirrelfibers.bigcartel.com Yarn is Marble Chunky in color MC20, Knit on US 10.5, 6.5 mm This is a pattern I am designing.
Rikke Hat by Sarah Young, Free pattern on Ravelry, needles are US 4, 3.5mm squares 40 inch circulars and US 7, 4.5 mm 40 inch circulars addi turbos, yarn is Marble DK, color is MT18, dye 3404,  In my Knitspinfarm cow bag knitspinfarm.etsy.com
Hitchhiker a bought pattern on Ravelry, by Martina Behm. I am knitting it in worsted weight yarn, Redheart Supersaver, color is Bright mix, on US 8, 5mm addi turbos, in my Knitspinfarm bag Knitspinfarm.etsy.com

Spinning
Malabrigo Nube 100% Merino wool, color is865 Baya Electrica

Pinterest

Stumble Upon
Japanese Twitter user spends three hours knitting edible scarf out of gummy candy. On Rocket News24, By Michelle Lynn Dinh

Go visit my shop. It is lonely  :-(((( 1finedesign.etsy.com


Thursday, February 19, 2015

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 39 Baby It's Cold Outside






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
1 new member
jjay- Jan From USA

Ravelry Group Birthday Shot outs
Annfran- Ann ,17th
Knick Knits Nicholas, 15th
Miazoe- Judy, 15th
SusieKnits- Susie,18th

YouTube
209 Subscribers
Thank you so much for watching, Thumbing Up and commenting. Thank you to all the Ravelry group members for helping me keep the group going. Your comments and continues support is beyond words. Thanks.

January/February Mit Along 
Time to draw for winner of $6 giftable Ravelry Pattern
5 post.

Stash and Story of The Week
Got a new Project bag from Heathers Unique Accessories Heathersuniqueaccessories Etsy Store HUniqueAccesoriesHUA.etsy.com
Story is I had a snow day on Monday and tackled the repair of the Freesia
Pictures are the injuries to the Freesia and last picture is of the suspect.



FOs
Foraging Mitten Pattern by Molly of The HomespunHouse ahomespunhouse.com Knitting on my 2.75 mm, US 2 Hya Hyas, Yarn is 
soft Like Kittens Noodle Sock, Color is Rhubarb Stalks. This pattern is a bought pattern on Ravelry.
Broomstick Lace Infinity Cowl  Free pattern on Ravelry by B.hooked Crochet, using a US 50, 25 mm Knitting needle and a 5.5 mm crochet hook, yarn is RedHeart Boutique unforgettable, color is Petunia. 



WIPs
Simple Cable Shrug Which is my pattern. In my Fat Squirrel bag. fatsquirrelfibers.bigcartel.com Yarn is Marble Chunky in color MC20, Knit on US 10.5, 6.5 mm This is a pattern I am designing.
Rikke Hat by Sarah Young, Free pattern on Ravelry, needles are US 4, 3.5mm squares 40 inch circulars and US 7, 4.5 mm 40 inch circulars addi turbos, yarn is Marble DK, color is MT18, dye 3404, in my knitspinfarm bag. knitspinfarm.etsy.com
Freesia, Bought Pattern on Ravelry, by Annie Baker of JumperCablesKntting, , Knit on US6, 4mm, Square , 40 inch circulars, with Perfection by Kraemer yarn, 30% domestic merino, 70 % acrylic, color- sky. In my Knitspinfarm cow bagknitspinfarm.etsy.com
Spinning
Malabrigo Nube 100% Merino wool, color is865 Baya Electrica

NAPs
Another Handspun Cowl

Pinterest
HOW DID YOU MAKE THIS 5 CABLE KNITS howdidyoumakethis.com/five-cable-knits

Stumble Upon
30 Dr. Seuss Quotes That Can Change Your Life mamiverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/30DrSeuss_quotes.jpg


1finedesign.etsy.com


Thursday, February 12, 2015

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 38 Prize Draw, Pinterest Demo






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
2 new members
Phampy, Greenwood, USA
PhyllisJoan46, Phyllis from Ojai, California

YouTube
206 Subscribers
Drawing for YouTube Comment Contest.
Winner will get to choose any one item from my Etsy shop1finedesign.etsy.com
11 comments
Thank you so much for watching, Thumbing Up and commenting. Thank you to all the Ravelry group members for helping me keep the group going. Your comments and continues support is beyond words. Thanks.

January/February Mit Along 
Rules for Mit along 
You must be a member of the group to qualify for prizes. 
Knit, Crochet any adult mitten pattern 
Two entries per person 
Start on January 15th or after, finish by February 15th 
Have fun 
Prize is $6.00 or less Giftable pattern on Ravelry. 
Thanks for participating.
3 more days
will close the Thread on Monday, Feb 16 in early am.

Stash and Story of The Week
 I forgot to show my new bag from last week from 
JoAnn of Knitspinfarm knitspinfarm.etsy.com

New to me Podcasts
Knitworthy Podcast- Linda Brianne on Youtube
Truly Myrtle Podcast, NewZealand 
HeatherM12, YouTube
FOs
No finished objects

WIPs
Foraging Mitten Pattern by Molly of The HomespunHouse ahomespunhouse.com Knitting on my 2.75 mm, US 2 Hya Hyas, Yarn is 
soft Like Kittens Noodle Sock, Color is Rhubarb Stalks. In Knitspinfarm cow bag knitspinfarm.etsy.com This pattern is a bought pattern on Ravelry.
Broomstick Lace Infinity Cowl  Free pattern on Ravelry by B.hooked Crochet, using a US 50, 25 mm Knitting needle and a 5.5 mm crochet hook, yarn is RedHeart Boutique unforgettable, color is Petunia. In my Tangerine designs bag.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tangerine8
Simple Cable Shrug Which is my pattern. In my Fat Squirrel bag. fatsquirrelfibers.bigcartel.com Yarn is Marble Chunky in color MC20, Knit on US 10.5, 6.5 mm This is a pattern I am designing.
Rikke Hat by Sarah Young, Free pattern on Ravelry, needles are US 4, 3.5mm squares 40 inch circulars and US 7, 4.5 mm 40 inch circulars addi turbos, yarn is Marble DK, color is MT18, dye 3404, in my knitspinfarm bag.

Spinning
Malabrigo Nube 100% Merino wool, color is865 Baya Electrica

Pinterest
DYI Ice Melter for you windshield, by  Marie themamasgirls.com/diy-ice-melter/

Stumble Upon
18 Unimaginable Products That Are Borderline Genius To Make Life Easier
colorsandjoy.com  You can search the title on this website.


Don't forgot to check out my shop @1finedesign.etsy.com






Thursday, February 5, 2015

Knit and Pearl Podcast Episode 37 HO & FO




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
1 new member
sandyskreationz, who is Sandy from Marshfield, MO

YouTube
201 Subscribers
YouTube Comment Contest. In this Episode comment section on youtube, leave comments for a chance to win anything in my Etsy Shop, to celebrate 200 Subscribers. Winner will be selected by Random # generator.

Thank you all for watching and subscribing and commenting. Your support is much appreciated. This feels Epic for me.

January/February Mit Along 
Rules for Mit along 
You must be a member of the group to qualify for prizes. 
Knit, Crochet any adult mitten pattern 
Two entries per person 
Start on January 15th or after, finish by February 15th 
Have fun 
Prize is $6.00 or less Giftable pattern on Ravelry. 
Thanks for participating.
10 more days

Stash and Story of The Week
Loops and Threads US 50, 25 mm Knitting needles
Clover Cable Stitch Holders
RedHeart Boutique Unforgettable, color is Bistro

The story of the week is that I picked up my design that I have had in hibernation for a while. 

FOs
Waffle Hat by Linda Suda, Free pattern on Ravelry, in my hand spun from YarnGeekFibers  yarngeekfibers.com BFL, color is Slice of Lemon Wrapped around a Golden Brick.

WIPs
Foraging Mitten Pattern by Molly of The HomespunHouse ahomespunhouse.com Knitting on my 2.75 mm, US 2 Hya Hyas, Yarn is 
soft Like Kittens Noodle Sock, Color is Rhubarb Stalks. In Knitspinfarm cow bag knitspinfarm.etsy.com This pattern is a bought pattern on Ravelry.
Broomstick Lace Infinity Cowl  Free pattern on Ravelry by B.hooked Crochet, using a US 50, 25 mm Knitting needle and a 5.5 mm crochet hook, yarn is RedHeart Boutique unforgettable, color is Petunia.
Simple Cable Shrug Which is my pattern. In my Fat Squirrel bag. fatsquirrelfibers.bigcartel.com Yarn is Marble Chunky in color MC20, Knit on US 10.5, 6.5 mm This is a pattern I am designing.


Spinning
Malabrigo Nube 100% Merino wool, color is865 Baya Electrica



Pinterest
Jelly Bean Bracelets, By Artzy Creations
Drawing foor Pins in thread on Ravelry for the Eye on Stitches stitch markers
Stumble Upon
5 1-Minute Ways to Feel More Organized,  by Laura on I'm An Organizing Junkie


Jewelry Finished Objects




All except the Stitch Markers will be new updates for my Etsy shop. Hopefully that will happen this weekend. 1finedesign.etsy.com