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











  
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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
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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
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Friday, April 3, 2015

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 45 Day Late, Dollar Short?






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
hotneedlex2 Sherry, from Youngstown, Ohio
withbuttons- Shelley, from Arendtville, PA
survivor11-Sue, from Belvidere, Illinoiss

 Ravelry Group Birthday Shot outs
No Birthdays, 

YouTube
234 Subscribers

March KAL Knit What You Love
Prize draw, 11 finished objects post. Some had 2 item in one post. Thanks for sharing.


Stash Enhancement
Homespun Thick and Quick, 100 % acrylic, Lagoon
2 Bernat super value in , fresh lilac, and wedgwood color
2 Vanna's Choice , purple mist, denim mist colors


Story Of The Week
It has been a rough week of not sleeping enough, stress at work, no time to go to gym and when there was time, I just didn't have the energy or was feeling sick. Had a few not great day with my eating, but it is all good. My plan is to not be to hard on myself and do a reboot after Easter. That doesn't mean I am giving myself a free ticket to go crazy during the holiday, but it will be easier to reboot after. 
We are having everyone at our house for Easter.

Health Pearls  
Diet Tips: Surviving a Bad Weekend from diet.com
Any dieter can have a bad day, week or weekend. What separates the successful weight losers from the less successful ones is their ability to quickly pick themselves up, dust themselves off and refocus. 

Successful weight losers know that the path to long-term weight loss is not always a straight line. In fact, more often than not it can be a bumpy road – one filled with detours and jagged paths that range from overdoing it at holiday time or indulging over a long weekend. 

It's important to set yourself up for a successful path to long-term weight loss. Learning how to quickly come back after a bad weekend is in order. 

Here are some tips to guide you: 

1. Look at the big picture. Nutrition experts know that the quality of your diet is not set in stone from one meal, one day or one weekend. Instead, your diet quality is made of many choices that occur over weeks and months. You need to remember that if you’re coming off of a weekend where you made some bad food choices, you can start the week by making some healthier food choices. A long-term healthy weight loss program is not about having to be perfect all the time; it’s about balancing out the worse days with some better ones. And, as time goes on and you gain more control, you’ll see that overall you will have better days – and weekends. 

FOs
Crochet Pouch with my left over hand spun for Leadingmenfiberarts, with an H hook, US 8, 5mm, crocheting in the round.
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 10, 6mm addi turbos, 
WIPs
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. in my new Knitspinfarm bag knitspinfarm.etsy.com


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


Pinterest
Tutorial: Going Back, Part 2: rip it

 Stumble Upon
Grown Up versions of Your Favorite Old School Crafts
www.birchbox.com/magazine/article/craft-projects-for-adults









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