Thursday, February 6, 2020

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 192 Squirrels


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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out  snotsestine,  2/01, pprahl  2/08
lalach419,  2/08      sissycrafts2  2/12       KnicksKnits  2/15 

Its February, Its Red Month, Shall we do a Red Along for Heart health Month???
We are going to Florida , so if we are then I will pick up a beautiful skein of indie dyed yarn from Destin Yarn store for the prize. We can start on say the 6th and go through the 6th of March.

Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement  I stashed a few thing, and have some more yarn coming. I purchased a few patterns, like I don't already have enough on my needles. Sometimes you see stuff and you just want to knit it, as you will see in FOs. 
I finished a new cast on in about 2 hrs, and I finish a bulky sweater in 23 days. I could have finished sooner, but squirrels. 

FOs
Nomad Fair isle Knit sweater, free pattern on Ravelry by Yarnspirations, yarn is Knitpicks Brava Bulky in Seraphim, and Fairy Tale, Needles are US 9, 5.5mm, and US 10, 6mm in varying size cable. In my bag by Jane Wynn Designs

Coffee Beanie paid for pattern on Ravelry by Justyna Srock, yarn was lion brand wool ease thick and quick, color oatmeal and lion brand Hometown in black, needles US 13, 9mm, clover 16 inch circular.


WIPs

Throw Blanket, using the Grandmas favorite dishcloth recipe, yarn is the Bernat baby blanket yarn, polyester yarn, in the Little Roses color, needles are knitter pride Dreamz , US 10.75, 7mm, 40 inch circular.

Delilah, an Easy Lacy super Scarf, by Bag-O-DayCrochet on youtube, yarn is a skein of  YarnBee Luxe Lollies  color Dancing Donuts # 13  hook is a I, 5.5mm

Log Cabin Knit Shawl free pattern from Yarnspirations, linked on Ravelry, yarn is Willow yarn Denim Grace in Mustard, Acid wash and Midwash, needle is Addi turbo US 7, 4.50 mm, 40 in circular.

Virus Shawl, Free pattern on Ravelry that links to tutorial, by Julia Marquardt, Yarn is scrap sock yarn , Hook is F Boyd. Hanging out in my yarn bowl by Neals Pottery on Etsy.


No spinning


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Thursday, January 23, 2020

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 191 Thank You So Much



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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out  thinslionknitter,  1/18     hotneedlex2  1/23

Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement I did a lot of stashing, 2 sweater quantities for one sweater pattern, and a knitting machine. I have played with it some, but I am very distracted by new WIPs, so when I spend more time with it I will let you know. I also received some very happy mail which you will see in video form. We had some remodeling done in the master bath, new shower that is little more convenient for Ted. 

FOs

Bankhead Hat, a free pattern on Ravelry by Susie Gourlay, Yarn is left over Caron Cake in Color Pistachio, Needles were Knitpicksdreamz US7, 4.50 mm, magic loop

Eyeball Shawl, a paid for pattern on Ravelry by Steven West, yarn is Dark Cherry by Your mom knits, Hot Pink by Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns, and Be Mine , by FireFlyFibreArts, Needles were Knitpick Naturalz  US 5, 3.75 mm, 47 inch circulars. I started it in 2017, Elizstitches finished it in January 2020. I have No words.


WIPs

Throw Blanket, using the Grandmas favorite dishcloth recipe, yarn is the Bernat baby blanket yarn, polyester yarn, in the Little Roses color, needles are knitter pride Dreamz , US 10.75, 7mm, 40 inch circular.

Delilah, an Easy Lacy super Scarf, by Bag-O-DayCrochet on youtube, yarn is a skein of  YarnBee Luxe Lollies  color Dancing Donuts # 13  hook is a I, 5.5mm

Log Cabin Knit Shawl,  free pattern from Yarnspirations, linked on Ravelry, yarn is Willow yarn Denim Grace in Mustard, Acid wash and Midwash, needle is Addi turbo US 7, 4.50 mm, 40 in circular.

Nomad Fair isle Knit sweater, free pattern on Ravelry by Yarnspirations, yarn is Knitpicks Brava Bulky in Seraphim, and Fairy Tale, Needles are US 9, 5.5mm, and US 10, 6mm in varying size cable. In my bag by Jane Wynn Designs

Virus Shawl, Free pattern on Ravelry that links to tutorial, by Julia Marquardt, Yarn is scrap sock yarn , Hook is F Boyd. Hanging out in my yarn bowl by Neals Pottery on Etsy.

No spinning

this will be long so no Pinterest this time
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Thursday, January 9, 2020

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 190 Happy New Year


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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out  frogprincess21ca,  01/14       NadiaB54,  01/15


Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement Purchase a Clover US 9, 5.5 mm, 16 inch circular needle to knit the sleeves of the Flax sweater, and white at Micheals also purchase a skein of yarn I didn't need.
I want to take this time to talk about my FOs from 2019. 


FOs

Flax Sweater Free pattern on Ravelry by Tin Can Knits. Yarn is a caren Cake in the pistachio color way, Needles are US 7 4,5 mm, and US 9, 5.5mm 40 inch circulars. Modifying pattern by going up a needle six and not including the garner ridge in sleeves.

Easy Single Crochet Beanie by Crystal of Bag-o-Day Crochet on youtube. Yarn is LionBrand Ice cream Big Scoop in color Moon Mist, don't remember the hook size.

  WIPs

Throw Blanket, using the Grandmas favorite dishcloth recipe, yarn is the Bernat baby blanket yarn, polyester yarn, in the Little Roses color, needles are knitter pride Dreamz , US 10.75, 7mm, 40 inch circular.

Delilah, an Easy Lacy super Scarf, by Bag-O-DayCrochet on youtube, yarn is a skein of  YarnBee Luxe Lollies  color Dancing Donuts # 13  hook is a I, 5.5mm

I also have some scrappy Crochet projects I will show and talk about in podcast

Dream Knitting

Two sweater patterns of which one has yarn on the ways.

No New Spinning

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Friday, December 27, 2019

Knit And Pearl Podcast: Episode 189 It's a FO Show


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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out   blueyarnalways,  12/21,      pusscat52,  12/22                   HeatherM12,   12/24       crochet lily  12/24        sandyhinde1965   12/28


Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement No New Stash this time. 
I finished some stuff, and started a few things.
We had a wonderful Christmas. Ted and I exchanged gifts on Christmas Eve, then  Christmas day was at Teds sons with all the kids and grandkids. The weather was great and the kids played outside most of day. It was a few hours of gifts being opened, great food and fun.


FOs
Rug Sweater, Free pattern on Ravelry by Junko Okamoto, yarn is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in Crush and Chocolate, needles is ChiaoGoo, US 9, 5.5mm, 40 inch 

Nice and Knit hat,  free pattern on ravelry by Nice and Knit, yarn is Plymouth yarns Coffee beenz, in color 9202,  needles are US 8 5mm  16 inch circular

Spinning   100% Targhee, got it from Your Daily Fiber in Colorado  248 yrds of a 2 ply.

Nice and Knit hat,  free pattern on ravelry by Nice and Knit, yarn is Plymouth yarns Coffee beenz, in color 9202, and Plymouth yards Encore, color 1383, needles are US 8 5mm  16 inch circular Addi s


WIPs

Flax Sweater Free pattern on Ravelry by Tin Can Knits. Yarn is a caren Cake in the pistachio color way, Needles are US 7 4,5 mm, and US 9, 5.5mm 40 inch circulars. Modifying pattern by going up a needle six and not including the garner ridge in sleeves.

Throw Blanket, using the Grandmas favorite dishcloth recipe, yarn is the Bernat baby blanket yarn, polyester yarn, in the Little Roses color, needles are knitter pride Dreamz , US 10.75, 7mm, 40 inch circular.


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Thursday, December 12, 2019

Knit And Pearl Podcast:Episode 188 Stashing Again! Oh No!


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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out  craftsnevercease,  12/10     frostee  12/15                     StitchWhisperer  12/15

Pink Along Prize Draw

Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement  I fell down and bought some more yarn.
Some of it was a Christmas present so it doesn't count. 
After last podcast, a kind viewer offered to finish my Eyeball Shawl, so I sent it to her. I was so shocked and excited that someone would do that for me, and I am so grateful for the offer. I want it but I was just done trying to knit it. It doesn't matter when it comes back, it will just be a very wonderful gift when it comes back.
  I got to see my sister and her family over this past weekend. It was our annual Girls Day Out weekend for Christmas shopping and Hallmark Movie watching. Had  4 day weekend that was much needed, and Ted was  successfully independent for 2 nights.


FOs

“THE CHOCOLATE BON BON” A Free tutorial on youtube by Bag- o- day Crochet and more. yarn is I lovethisyarn, hook was a I

Checker Board Hat  This is a hat I modeled after a hat a girl at work was wearing, I took a picture of it and figured it out using the Nice and Knit beanie recipe. 


WIPs

Rug Sweater, Free pattern on Ravelry by Junko Okamoto, yarn is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in Crush and Chocolate, needles is ChiaoGoo, US 9, 5.5mm, 40 inch circulars
Flax Sweater Free pattern on Ravelry by Tin Can Knits. Yarn is a caren Cake in the pistachio color way, Needles are US 7 4,5 mm, and US 9, 5.5mm 40 inch circulars. Modifying pattern by going up a needle six and not including the garner ridge in sleeves.
Nice and Knit hat,  free pattern on ravelry by Nice and Knit, yarn is Plymouth yarns Coffee beenz, in color 9202,  needles are US 8 5mm  16 inch circular


Spinning   100% Targhee, got it from Your Daily Fiber in Colorado  The spinning is done, just needs to be played and finished then it will be off to its new home.

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Friday, November 29, 2019

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 187 Stash and FOs with an Eyeball Story


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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out  

Pink Along For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Please join us in knitting pink for Breast Cancer awareness month for a change to win a skein of my hand spun in pink  
Rules
Must be a member of the group to qualify for prizes
Knit or Crochet something in shades of pink with at least 100 yards of yarn
Post FO in thread before November 30th For a chance to win
Winner by RNG
Chatter is welcome and encourage on the thread.

Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement  I do have some stash. I bought a Mystery Box of yarn from Mary Maxim . Very happy with the contents.
Eyeball Shawl story.
Live has been regular and steady. I did a lot of crafting which you will see in FOs and WIPs.
We can use some prayer for Ted. Winter has never been his favorite season, but this year it is hitting him harder, so please lift him up. 


FOs

Rikke Hat Free pattern on Ravelry by Sarah Young, yarn is King Cole Splash in 810, needles are US 6, 4mm Knit Pro zings interchangeable. will go up to US7  4.5 mm after a few more rows

Nice and Knit hat,  free pattern on ravelry by Nice and Knit, yarn is big twist in pink denim, needles are US 8 5mm Flexi-Flips (LOL) trying them again and think i like bigger needles.

Zuzus Petals a paid for pattern on Ravelry by Carina Spencer. Yarn I usedWillow Yarns Denim grace in Mustard, Mid Wash and Acid wash, Needles were US 9, 5.5mm, 24 inch circular ChiaoGo 

“THE CHOCOLATE BON BON” A Free tutorial on youtube by Bag- o- day Crochet and more. yarn is Redheart with love, in the parade color way, hook was a J

WIPs

Rug Sweater, Free pattern on Ravelry by Junko Okamoto, yarn is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in Crush and Chocolate, needles is ChiaoGoo, US 9, 5.5mm, 40 inch circulars
Flax Sweater Free pattern on Ravelry by Tin Can Knits. Yarn is a caren Cake in the pistachio color way, Needles are US 7 4,5 mm, and US 9, 5.5mm 40 inch circulars. Modifying pattern by going up a needle six and not including the garner ridge in sleeves.

Spinning   100% Targhee, got it from Your Daily Fiber in Colorado

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Thursday, November 14, 2019

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 186 Stash and FOs


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dorismsmith on instagram


Ravery Group Birthday Shout out  

Pink Along For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Please join us in knitting pink for Breast Cancer awareness month for a change to win a skein of my hand spun in pink.
Rules
Must be a member of the group to qualify for prizes
Knit or Crochet something in shades of pink with at least 100 yards of yarn
Post FO in thread before November 30th For a chance to win
Winner by RNG
Chatter is welcome and encourage on the thread.



Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement  


FOs

NO-Fuss Shade-Loving Shawl free pattern on Ravelry by Susan Ashcroft, Yarn is I Love This Yarn in color868 Winter Flower, Needle is a US 9, 5.5MM Addi 40 inch circular




Hooded Baby Poncho free pattern on Ravelry from LionBrand Yarn, Yarn is Big twist in color  pink Denim, Needles are US 8, 5 mm, Knitpro zings


WIPs

Rug Sweater, Free pattern on Ravelry by Junko Okamoto, yarn is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in Crush and Chocolate, needles is ChiaoGoo, US 9, 5.5mm, 40 inch circulars
Rikke Hat Free pattern on Ravelry by Sarah Young, yarn is King Cole Splash in 810,needles are US 6, 4mm Knit Pro zings interchangeable. will go up to US7  4.5 mm after a few more rows

Flax Sweater Free pattern on Ravelry by Tin Can Knits. Yarn is a caren Cake in the pistachio color way, Needles are US 7 4,5 mm, and US 9, 5.5mm 40 inch circulars. Modifying pattern by going up a needle six and not including the garner ridge in sleeves.



Nice and Knit hat,  free pattern on ravelry by Nice and Knit, yarn is big twist in pink denim, needles are US 8 5mm Flexi-Flips (LOL) trying them again and think i like bigger needles.

Spinning   100% Targhee, got it from Your Daily Fiber in Colorado