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/