Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 166 After Christmas Stories

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Story of Week and Stash Enhancement No New stash.  Over the last 2 weeks I have been knitting mostly monogamous on the Mermaid tail to get it finished in time for Christmas, and I succeeded, which you will see in FOs.
We had a really good Christmas. Ted and I spent Christmas eve wrapping gift, and unwrapping our gifts. I got spoiled with perfume, a year supply of Bath and Body works, and the new Apple watch. 
On the 22 of December we welcomed The new  Great Nephew Anson. Mom and Baby are great.
We spent Christmas day at Ted's Sons house with all the kids and family. It was just great.
First Episode in January I will be Reviewing my UFOs and deciding to Frog or finish.

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FOs 

Mermaid Tail Lapghan Blanket a paid for pattern by Marta Selter, purchased on Etsy. yarn is everyday basic yarn in the color purple passion variegated, and RedHeart SS pink ombre, needles are US 9 Chiaocgoo 24 inch circular.

Bankhead Hat, Free pattern on Ravelry by Susie Gourlay, yarn is Cascade Yarns Lana D'oro paints color is 9825, needles are knitters pride dreams US 7, 4.50 mm 40 inch circular, knitting magic loop.

WIPs

Tecumseh- paid for pattern on Ravelry by Caitlin Hunter, Yarn is from Hobium yarns Kartopu cozy wool sport, in grey, yellow and smokey grey, Needles are my addis in US 4 and 6 , 40 inch circulars.

Virus Shawl. a Free pattern on Ravelry, by Julia Marquardt, yarn is I Love This Yarn in the color Cypress landing and Denim, hook is a US J

Sockhead Hat, Free pattern on Ravelry by Kelly McClure, yarn is Ontheround, signature sock yarn in theCrime of Passion Color way, Needles are Knitters Pride dreamz, US 2.5, 3mm, 40 inch circulars, knitting magic loop, in my NealsPottery

 Spinning  Into the Whirled, Sansa, This fiber was gifted to me a few years ago. Thank you friend.

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Ravery Group Birthday Shout Out   craftsnevercease, Penny, 12/10                                           frostee  Teresa,  12/15      stitchwhisperer  12/15

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement Purchased some Mainstay everyday basic yarn, and Redheart SS in pink ombre for a project in my WIPs, also purchased some I Love this yarn is cypress Landing, and Denim colors, and some Loops and Threads Copenhagen in the Rainy Day Colorway, and some bead stuff that is still in bag. Most of purchases done while I was in KC with my sister. It was a wonderful time, seeing my sister, and getting to know Scarlet, who is now crawling. The rest of the 2 weeks has been status quo, working and knitting, and Christmas movies. :-)

I also attempted Vlogmas but discovered it was little to much for me and my life.

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FOs No FOs this time

WIPs

Tecumseh- paid for pattern on Ravelry by Caitlin Hunter, Yarn is from Hobium yarns Kartopu cozy wool sport, in grey, yellow and smokey grey, Needles are my addis in US 4 and 6 , 40 inch circulars.

Mermaid Tail Lapghan Blanket a paid for pattern by Marta Selter, purchased on Etsy. yarn is everyday basic yarn in the color purple passion variegated, and RedHeart SS pink ombre, needles are Chiaocgoo 24 inch circular

Bankhead Hat, Free pattern on Ravelry by Susie Gourlay, yarn is Cascade Yarns Lana D'oro paints color is 9825, needles are knitters pride dreams US 7, 4.50 mm 40 inch circular, knitting magic loop, in my yarn bowl by Neal Pottery on Etsy

Virus Shawl. a Free pattern on Ravelry, by Julia Marquardt, yarn is I Love This Yarn in the color Cypress landing and Denim, hook is a US J

Spinning  Into the Whirled, Sansa, This fiber was gifted to me a few years ago. Thank you friend.

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Story of Week and Stash Enhancement No new stash. 
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I did the cooking. We did Turkey pieces, and a Honey Baked Ham. we cooked the turkey in our new most fun kitchen device. The Ninja Foodi. It is awesome. 
I have been finishing some things in my knitting. Two things you haven't seen and one awesome thing that you have seen. 
Tomorrow I will be traveling to KC to spend time with my sister for our annual girls day out.

FOs

Ninilchik Swoncho a paid for pattern on Ravelry by Caitlin Hunter of Boyland Knitworks. Yarn is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Blossom Heather, Fairy Tale, Everglade Heather, and Winter night, Needles are Addi Turbo in US 4, 3.5 mm, and US 6, 4mm, 40 inch circular. 

Star Baby Blanket.  Free pattern on Yarnspirations. Yarn i used was everyday basis yarn in teal, and Hobby Lobby I love this yarn in the color happy, hook was a US J, 6 mm

Chunky Cowl  Pattern Recipe by Nathan Taylor, who posted it on his sockmatician instagram account  yarn is Bernat Pop in color lipstick on your collar, and US 10, 24 inch circular needles. Used most of skien.

WIPs

Tecumseh- paid for pattern on Ravelry by Caitlin Hunter, Yarn is from Hobium yarns Kartopu cozy wool sport, in grey, yellow and smokey grey, Needles are my addis in US 4 and 6 , 40 inch circulars.


Spinning  Into the Whirled, Sansa, This fiber was gifted to me a few years ago. Thank you friend.

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Ravery Group Birthday Shout Out DebsDestiny, Debbie,  11/15,      knittyturtle, Trish,  11/27       smoss903, Sissy  11/28

October Pink Along  Price Draw

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement The past 2 weeks have been business as usual. My knitting has been somewhat monogamous, which you will see in WIPs.

I did add to stash for a project I have been vicariously knitting for some time, stoking FOs on Ravelry, thinking about yarn choices and such. I have also been hearing a lot about Hobium yarns, so I went and browsed the website and picked my colors, and clicked buy on Saturday, and it came yesterday, from Turkey. I got a sweaters quantity for $16, and $10 for shipping. It is a really nice feeling yarn. I will let you know what I think when I start it. The Tecuseh sweater.

FOs

WIPs

Chevron Baby Blanket  Free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Tricot, Yarn is Lion Brand Mandala in the gnome color way, needles are, Addi turbo US 5 , 3.75 mm

Log Cabin Blanket Free pattern, youtube tutorial, yarn is scrap acrylic worsted, needle is US 9, 5.5 mm 

Survivor Shawl, Paid for Pattern on Ravelry by Sarah Buehler, yarn is Loops and Threads, Kai, acrylic, needles are US 7, 4.5mm Knit Pro Zings interchangeable.

Ninilchik Swoncho a paid for pattern on Ravelry by Caitlin Hunter of Boyland Knitworks. Yarn is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Blossom Heather, Fairy Tale, Everglade Heather, and Winter night, Needles are Addi Turbo in US 4, 3.5 mm, and US 6, 4mm, 40 inch circular. 

Spinning  Into the Whirled, Sansa, This fiber was gifted to me a few years ago. Thank you friend.

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Ravery Group Birthday Shout Out  ChameleonCrafter, Azizi, 11/9         Owlstitch, 11/14

October Pink Along

For the Month of October, we will be doing a Pink along KAL/CAL for Breast Cancer awareness.
I will be knitting the Survivor Shawl, and if anyone else chooses to also knit that pattern will get 2 entries for a chance to win my Pink/Purple sparkly handspun yarn. (see podcast for pics of yarn)

Rules

Must be a member of group to qualify for prizes

Starts your project on Oct 1st and Thread will closes on November 15th

Knit or Crochet something with at least 200 yrds of yarn in Pink or something that is at least 50 % pink.

Chatter is welcome and encourage on thread.

Have fun and as you knit put in happy thoughts for those who are battling this disease, or have won there battle.

Winner will be drawn by random # generator on next podcast after conclusion of KAL/CAL.

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement 

FOs

Flax for Me Free pattern on Ravelry by TinCan knits. yarn is cheap walmart yarn in three color. needles are US 7, 4,5mm and US 9, 5.5mm. I have had it in my mind for months to make a color block sweater and I just decided to do it. I am using bigger needles and knitting an extra large size, so it will be bigger then XL.

Spinning  Peacock  4.65 ounces, chain ply, 176 yards

WIPs

Chevron Baby Blanket  Free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Tricot, Yarn is Lion Brand Mandala in the gnome color way, needles are, Addi turbo US 5 , 3.75 mm

Log Cabin Blanket Free pattern, youtube tutorial, yarn is scrap acrylic worsted, needle is US 9, 5.5 mm 

Survivor Shawl, Paid for Pattern on Ravelry by Sarah Buehler, yarn is Loops and Threads, Kai, acrylic, needles are US 7, 4.5mm Knit Pro Zings interchangeable.

Ninilchik Swoncho a paid for pattern on Ravelry by Caitlin Hunter of Boyland Knitworks. Yarn is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Blossom Heather, Fairy Tale, Everglade Heather, and Winter night, Needles are Addi Turbo in US 4, 3.5 mm, and US 6, 4mm, 40 inch circular. 

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Ravery Group Birthday Shout Out  PinDoll, 10/17     loriehohlf, Lorie,  10/22                       Effiespins, Maria,  10/23    MadeByFe, Fernanda   10/31

October Pink Along

For the Month of October, we will be doing a Pink along KAL/CAL for Breast Cancer awareness.
I will be knitting the Survivor Shawl, and if anyone else chooses to also knit that pattern will get 2 entries for a chance to win my Pink/Purple sparkly handspun yarn. (see podcast for pics of yarn)

Rules
Must be a member of group to qualify for prizes
Starts your project on Oct 1st and Thread will closes on November 15th
Knit or Crochet something with at least 200 yrds of yarn in Pink or something that is at least 50 % pink.
Chatter is welcome and encourage on thread.
Have fun and as you knit put in happy thoughts for those who are battling this disease, or have won there battle.
Winner will be drawn by random # generator on next podcast after conclusion of KAL/CAL.

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement No new stash

I have finish 2 things and close to finishing another. Just work and regular live over the last 2 weeks. 

I reach a weight loss milestone. I am down 50 lbs since March. Feeling good. 

FOs 

Flax Baby Sweater  Free pattern on Ravelry by Tin Can knits, using the stitch count for light but went up on needle size and yarn. yarn is Lion Brands Ice Cream in the Grape color, needles areUS 6, 4mm.

Spinning I am spinning some mixed BFL in mixed colors, natural.I finished. 200 yards of a 2 ply

WIPs

Chevron Baby Blanket  Free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Tricot, Yarn is Lion Brand Mandala in the gnome color way, needles are, Addi turbo US 5 , 3.75 mm

Log Cabin Blanket Free pattern, youtube tutorial, yarn is scrap acrylic worsted, needle is US 9, 5.5 mm 

Flax for Me Free pattern on Ravelry by TinCan knits. yarn is cheap walmart yarn in three color. needles are US 7, 4,5mm and US 9, 5.5mm. I have had it in my mind for months to make a color block sweater and I just decided to do it. I am using bigger needles and knitting an extra large size, so it will be bigger then XL.


Survivor Shawl, Paid for Pattern on Ravelry by Sarah Buehler, yarn is Loops and Threads, Kai, acrylic, needles are US 7, 4.5mm Knit Pro Zings interchangeable.

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Ravery Group Birthday Shout Out  AngintheEast, Angela, 10/7   maryreadsalot, Mary, 10/8   Bettaprincess, 10/10       Alyssa203, Alyssa  10/14   MOesCrochet, MOes  10/14

October Pink Along

For the Month of October, we will be doing a Pink along KAL/CAL for Breast Cancer awareness.
I will be knitting the Survivor Shawl, and if anyone else chooses to also knit that pattern will get 2 entries for a chance to win my Pink/Purple sparkly hands-on yarn. (see podcast for pics of yarn)

Rules
Must be a member of group to qualify for prizes
Starts your project on Oct 1st and Thread will closes on Halloween (most likely Nov 1 in am)
Knit or Crochet something with at least 200 yrds of yarn in Pink or something that is at least 50 % pink.
Chatter is welcome and encourage on thread.
Have fun and as you knit put in happy thoughts for those who are battling this disease, or have won there battle.
Winner will be drawn by random # generator on next podcast after conclusion of KAL/CAL.

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement No new stash
We had a busy 2 weeks since last Podcast. Ted and I went to my 40 yr high School class Reunion. It was a wonderful experience and I am so glad I decided to go.
Last weekend we took /camper to Hermann, MO, to attend Teds great nieces wedding. It was beautiful, and the camping was also nice.
I didn't knit much during the trips, but I manager to get a good amount of knitting done, just no finished objects.

FOs No FOs

WIPs

Chevron Baby Blanket  Free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Tricot, Yarn is Lion Brand Mandala in the gnome color way, needles are, Addi turbo US 5 , 3.75 mm

Log Cabin Blanket Free pattern, youtube tutorial, yarn is scrap acrylic worsted, needle is US 9, 5.5 mm 

Flax Baby Sweater  Free pattern on Ravelry by Tin Can knits, using the stitch count for light but went up on needle size and yarn. yarn is Lion Brands Ice Cream in the Grape color, needles areUS 6, 4mm, in my KnitSpinFarm Bag

Flax for Me Free pattern on Ravelry by TinCan knits. yarn is cheap walmart yarn in three color. needles are US 7, 4,5mm and US 9, 5.5mm. I have had it in my mind for months to make a color block sweater and I just decided to do it. I am using bigger needles and knitting an extra large size, so it will be bigger then XL.

Survivor Shawl, Paid for Pattern on Ravelry by Sarah Buehler, yarn is Loops and Threads, Kai, acrylic, needles are US 7, 4.5mm Knit Pro Zings interchangeable.

Spinning I am spinning some mixed BFL in mixed colors, natural.I finished with the first 2 ounces.

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Ravery Group Birthday Shout Out  Smoffi,  9/19       tangledmania Jen  9/24                               with buttons  Shelley  9/28

October Pink Along

This is a KAL/CAL for Breast cancer awareness Month. I will get all the info together and start the thread in the next week or at least by the beginning of the month. I am knitting the Surviver Shawl, and those that also knit it will get 2 entries for a chance to win my beautiful Pink handspun. 

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement No New Stash. No finishes. I did start 2 new thing and put some stuff in hibernation. In the next 2 week I am going to be busy. This weekend Ted and I will be traveling to attend my 40th HS Reunion. Then the next weekend we will be attending a wedding of Teds great niece. So busy fun times ahead.

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FOs No FOs

WIPs

Chevron Baby Blanket  Free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Tricot, Yarn is Lion Brand Mandala in the gnome color way, needles are, Addi turbo US 5 , 3.75 mm

Log Cabin Blanket Free pattern, youtube tutorial, yarn is scrap acrylic worsted, needle is US 9, 5.5 mm 

Flax Baby Sweater  Free pattern on Ravelry by Tin Can knits, using the stitch count for light but went up on needle size and yarn. yarn is Lion Brands Ice Cream in the Grape color, needles areUS 6, 4mm, in my KnitSpinFarm Bag

Flax for Me Free pattern on Ravelry by TinCan knits. yarn is cheap walmart yarn in three color. needles are US 7, 4,5mm and US 9, 5.5mm. I have had it in my mind for months to make a color block sweater and I just decided to do it. I am using bigger needles and knitting an extra large size, so it will be bigger then XL.

Spinning I am spinning some mixed BFL in mixed colors, natural. Almost finished with the first 2 ounces 

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Summer Along Prize Draw

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement Went to see my sister and Scarlet, and my niece Ashley for the day on 8/25. 

Still having low MOJO with my projects. 

Got a few addition to the stash and started some new projects.

Revisited my Eyeball shawl, because I was contemplating frogging it to make the potluck sweater.

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FOs

Age of Brass and Steam Free pattern on Ravelry by Orange Flower Yarns, Yarn is Crazy Mill Ends purchased from Deb of Nevercastoff podcast and Etsy store, needles US 7, 4.5 mm knit pro zings interchangeable.

WIPs

Pinwheel Shawl, free crochet pattern on Ravelry by Yarnspirations Design Studio, yarn is Knitpicks Brava sport, in cotton candy and Rouge color, hook is US F. in my knitspinfarm bag 

Novel-T,  only available as a kit on Craftsy, by Laura Nelkin, Yarn is Cloudborn Pima Cotton, DK yarn in Fuchsia color way, needles are US 4, 3.50 mm Knit-Pro Zings, interchangeable needles, 32 in circulars, Started 6-24-18

Chevron Baby Blanket  Free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Tricot, Yarn is Lion Brand Mandala in the gnome color way, needles are, Addi turbo US 5 , 3.75 mm

Log Cabin Blanket Free pattern, yarn is scrap acrylic worsted, needle is US 9, 5.5 mm 

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Ravery Group Birthday CCKnits, Carolyn, 8/16    dragon lady, Yvonne  8/20          NoMeKnitter  Luanne  8/20    bookwormscorner  Pamela 8/22      ErickaE  Ericka   8/24       youngblood  Jennifer  8/27    simonamaloney  Simona  8/31

Summer Along  

This summer we are doing a Scappy, Piecy along for the months of June July and August. 
Any scapy project you have been working on, you can focus on this summer, or any thing that you are piecing, like a block blanket. 
Please consider joining in for chance for prizes or just to give your scrappy piecing project some love this summer.

Rules

Must be a member of group to Qualify for prizes

WIPs welcome

Any Scrappy, Piecing project that is a WIP or new Project

Starts June first and will end August 31

Prizes Each month 

August 1st or after claim your Project with pic or link to Project page.

At end of month post a progress pic in the original or proclamation post.

Chatter is welcomed and encouraged.

Winner by random number draw

Possible grand Prize at end of summer. Stay tuned for details as confirm.

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement We survived the Bull Float Trip. Enjoyed the camping and concerts, and visiting with family and friend. We did not float because Ted had a bad belly. He is better now. 

No new stash.       

October Knitalong

                                                 

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FOs 

Grandmas Favorite Dishcloth- free pattern on Ravelry by Ruth Slate. yarn is Caren Cotton Cake in Gerber Daisy Color. Needle is US 10.5, 6.5 mm TAKUMI straights.

Spinning Anzula Hand dyed Spinning Fiber- Stargazer  238 yards of a 2 ply

WIPs

Pinwheel Shawl, free crochet pattern on Ravelry by Yarnspirations Design Studio, yarn is Knitpicks Brava sport, in cotton candy and Rouge color, hook is US F. in my knitspinfarm bag 

Novel-T,  only available as a kit on Craftsy, by Laura Nelkin, Yarn is Cloudborn Pima Cotton, DK yarn in Fuchsia color way, needles are US 4, 3.50 mm Knit-Pro Zings, interchangeable needles, 32 in circulars, Started 6-24-18

Age of Brass and Steam Free pattern on Ravelry by Orange Flower Yarns, Yarn is Crazy Mill Ends purchased from Deb of Nevercastoff podcast and Etsy store, needles US 7, 4.5 mm knit pro zings interchangeable. 

Kanata Kerchief Tank   free pattern on Ravelry by Jennifer Ozses, yarn is Lion Brand Ice Cream Big Scoop in color moon mist, hook is knit picks J (Started 6/30/18)

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