Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 31 Merry Christmas

Show Notes
No Podcast Next week but Maybe with Podcast on New Years Day

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
KnitPickyinPA, Carole, from East Fallowfield, Pennsylvania, Blog The Knit Report
faerydust90, Brianna, from North Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

YouTube
158 Subscribers

Welcome new viewers, and Thank you to those who keep coming back. Thank You all Soooo much.

November/December KAL Drawing 
Live Drawing for $6.00 or less Pattern on Ravelry
Congrats to the winner
15 entries

Stash Enhancement/ Story of the Week
From Angelika's yarn Store I got
16 inch US 8, 5mm addi turbo circular needle
Cascade Yarns, cascade 220 paints color #9860, lot# 2j1128 worsted
From Knitcrafts Yarn Shop I got
Knitters Pride Karbonz, US 2, 2.75, 40 inch circulars
Regia, Denim look color, Schachenmayr
Marble DK yarn acrylic 240 yards

Story is about Yarn store and my visit with my Sister

FOs
Terribly Simple Shawl, by Caitlin  french,  Free pattern on Ravelry, on US 10,6mm addi turbo, 40 inch circ., in Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable in the Petunia color way

Ruffle Scarf  Insert picture

WIPs
Flax Sweater, free pattern on Ravelry, by  tincanknits tincanknits.com  Knit on, US 6, 4mm, US 8 5mm addi turbo  40 in circulars, magic loop, in my knitspinfarm bagknitspinfarm@etsy.com
Yarn is Loops and Threads impeccable, color is 02002, 100% Acrylic

Barley Hat by tincanknits, free pattern on Ravelry, Addi turbo, 40 in circular  US 6, 4.0 mm, US 8, 5mm   needles,  craftsmart yarn, acrylic, color is Hunter.

NAPs
Another Headband
Angry Bird Hat
anything that is not Christmas knitting

Spinning
None

Pinterest
Peppermint Cheesecake Dip -Food Folks and fun
Ritz Mint Thins- Snack works

Stumble Upon
16 Awesome Space Saving Produce That Just Make Sense - Awesome inventions

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Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 30 More Christmas Knitting

ShowNotes

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 this week

knittingbelle- Kentucky she has a blog- Stitchy Mc Floss

knitnginthemitten- Sheila, from St. Clair Shores, MI

YouTube

148 Subscribers

November/December KAL

Must be a member of the group to qualify for prizes 

Christmas gift knitting/ finished object

Starts November 1st and ends on December 15th.
No chatter on contest thread
Will be a chatter thread to share your projects and encourage each other

2 entries per person 

Prize is $6.00 or less Ravelry pattern 

Have fun and think about Christmas gifting as you knit.
14 entries so far
Four More days

Stash Enhancement/ Story of the Week

No new Stash

Story about upcoming weekend plans and the Garth Brooks Concert. 

There might be pics and videos?????????????

FOs
Rikke hat, Free pattern on Ravelry, by Sarah Young, knit on US 4, 3.5mm, and US 7, 4.5mm Addi turbos 40 inch circular,  pattern calls for DK wt, but I used Baby Bee, Sweet delight, color sweet mocha #120, 60 % acrylic, 40% polyamide

 2 Headband, Earwarmer, Bought Pattern on Revelry, By Grace Rose, Knit on US 13, 9mm straight needles, Yarn is Spude & Cloe, outer, super Bulky, color 7211, lot 5646 and  Marble chunky, acrylic, color is mc20

WIPs
Flax Sweater, free pattern on Ravelry, by  tincanknits tincanknits.com  Knit on, US 6, 4mm, US 8 5mm addi turbo  40 in circulars, magic loop, in my knitspinfarm bagknitspinfarm@etsy.com
Yarn is Loops and Threads impeccable, color is 02002, 100% Acrylic
Terribly simple shawl is the same as last week

NAPs
another Barley Hat
a Crochet Angry Bird Hat

Ruffle Scarf

Spinning
No spinning this week

Pinterest
Chrismas Gag Gift, by flyawayhome
Toilet paper rolls as wraping for stocking stuffers, lisasayswhybensaysyup.blogspot.com

Stumble Upon
10 Sentences that can change you life, by Brian Lee Lifehack.org

1finedesign.etsy.com

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 29 Christmas Knitting Yeah

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

5 new members
sissyknitcrochet, Kimberly, USA, Sissyknitting and crochet podcast
Gehirnlos22, Karin, Moorpark, USA
lalach419, Layla, Connecticut
TriLinda, Linda, Southhampton, Pennsylvania
tangledmania, Jen, Cobleskill, New York, tangledmania podcast

YouTube 

142 Subscribers

November/December KAL

Must be a member of the group to qualify for prizes 

Christmas gift knitting/ finished object

Starts November 1st and ends on December 15th.
No chatter on contest thread
Will be a chatter thread to share your projects and encourage each other

2 entries per person 

Prize is $6.00 or less Ravelry pattern 

Have fun and think about Christmas gifting as you knit.
9 entries so far

Stash Enhancement and Story of the Week
No stash increase
Story of week about my Thanksgiving

FOs
Barley Hat by tincanknits, free pattern on Ravelry, Addi turbo, 40 in circular US 8, 5mm   needles,  Red heart yarn in don't know the name.

Hitchhiker, bought pattern on Ravelry, by Martina Behm, Berroco Sox, 75% super wash wool, 25% nylon, color is 1463,lot 1199 in my Knitspinfarm bag  knitspinfarm.etsy.com

Flax sweater, free pattern on Ravelry, by  tincanknits tincanknits.com with Caron Simply Soft, Party, color is Fuchsia Sparkle, on 4mm, and 6mm needles, 40 in circulars, magic loop, in my knitspinfarm bag

Works in Progress

Terribly Simple Shawl, by Caitlin  french,  Free pattern on Ravelry, on US 10,6mm addi turbo, 40 inch circ., in Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable in the Petunia color way

Rikke Hat, Bought pattern on Revelry, by Sarah Young, on US 4- 3.5mm and US 7- 4.5mm, pattern calls for DK wt, I am using Baby Bee sweet delight, color is sweet mocha 120, it is 60% acrylic, 40% polyamide

Headband Earwarmer, by Grace Rose, Bought pattern on Ravelry, on US 13, 9mm, yarn is Spud & Chloe, outer super Bulky, color 7211, lot 5646

NAPS

Another Flax Sweater

Another Barley  hat

Another Headband

Spinning

Alpacas d'Auxvasse, Suri Alpaca: Light Fawn 2013-1 4 oz. Got about 2 oz spun

Pinterest

24 Delicious Cold Cures, BUZZ FEED

Stumble Upon

15 Things Everybody Should Start Making Time For, By Brianna Wiest

1finedesign.etsy.com

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 28 Bad Knitting MOJO

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

52 members

YouTube 

127 Subscribers

November/December KAL

Must be a member of the group to qualify for prizes 

Christmas gift knitting/ finished object

Starts November 1st and ends on December 15th.
No chatter on contest thread
Will be a chatter thread to share your projects and encourage each other

2 entries per person 

Prize is $6.00 or less Ravelry pattern 

Have fun and think about Christmas gifting as you knit.
5 entries so far

Stash Enhancement/ Story of week
No stash enhancement this week
Story is my decline in knitting MOJO

FOs
Barley Hat by tincanknits, free pattern on Ravelry, clover US 8, 5mm  16 inch circ. needles,  Red heart yarn in camouflage color way

Works in Progress
Hitchhiker, bought pattern on Ravelry, by Martina Behm, Berroco Sox, 75% super wash wool, 25% nylon, color is 1463,lot 1199 in my Knitspinfarm bag  knitspinfarm.etsy.com

Terribly Simple Shawl, by Caitlin  french,  Free pattern on Ravelry, on US 10,6mm addi turbo, 40 inch circ., in Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable in the Petunia color way

Spinning
Alpacas d'Auxvasse, Suri Alpaca: Light Fawn 2013-1 4 oz. Got about 2 oz spun

Pinterest
A Project Bag from OtterburnPQ on Etsy
Roadway Throw From RedHeart.com

Stumble Upon
Best way to Fancy up Hot Chocolate by Striken
Embarrassing things All Women do, but will never admit, by Xphobe

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 27 Hair cut and Healthy

Show Notes

Social Media

I am

onefinecow on Ravelry and Twitter

1finedesign on Facebook and etsy

dorismsmith  on Instagram 

Ravelry group

3 New members
baabaabatts- Emma from Devon, UK
lifefulloflaugh- Lisa from Newark, Ohio
ValSue- Val from Rochester Hills, Michigan

YouTube 

119 Subscribers

November/December KAL

Must be a member of the group to qualify for prizes 

Christmas gift knitting/ finished object

Starts November 1st and ends on December 15th.
No chatter on contest thread
Will be a chatter thread to share your projects and encourage each other

2 entries per person 

Prize is $6.00 or less Ravelry pattern 

Have fun and think about Christmas gifting as you knit.

Stash Enhancement/ Story of week
Hand spun waffle hat has left the building

Caron Simply Soft Party, Black sparkle color way
Valley Yarns Charlemont, color 8 deep sea

Project bag from Madebyfe
Bakery Bear Pattern

FOs
zero

Works in Progress
Hitchhiker, bought pattern on Ravelry, by Martina Behm, Berroco Sox, 75% super wash wool, 25% nylon, color is 1463,lot 1199 in my Knitspinfarm bag  knitspinfarm.etsy.com

Flax sweater, free pattern on Ravelry, by  tincanknits tincanknits.com with Caron Simply Soft, Party, color is Fuchsia Sparkle, on 4mm, and 6mm needles, 40 in circulars, magic loop, in my knitspinfarm bag
Barley Hat by tincanknits, free pattern on Ravelry, clover US 8, 5mm  16 inch circ. needles,  Red heart yarn in camouflage color way
Terribly Simple Shawl, by Caitlin  french,  Free pattern on Ravelry, on US 10,6mm addi turbo, 40 inch circ., in Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable in the Petunia color way

Spinning
Alpacas d'Auxvasse, Suri Alpaca: Light Fawn 2013-1 4 oz. Got about 1 oz spun

Pinterest
DIY Christmas Gift Packaging For Cookies

Stumble Upon
11 Ways the Holidays Are The Best Way to relive Your Childhood
Buzz Feed

Knit andPearl Podcast: Episode 26 WIPs andFOs

Show Notes

Social Media…
I am onefinecow on Ravelry and Twitter
I am 1finedesign on FaceBook and Etsy
and dorismsmith on Instagram

Raverlry Group 
Knit and Pearl Podcast group
50 Members

YouTube
115 Subscribers

September/ October Shawl KAL

Will be drawn during Podcast. 11 entries

Thanks to all that participated.

November/December KAL Christmas Gift Knitting

 Rules

Must be a member of group to qualify for prices. 
Finished objects/ Christmas Gift Knitting
Started November 15 or after 
2 entries per person 
No chatter on contest Thread 
Chatter Thread available for sharing projects and encouraging each other. 
KAL End December 15
Price will be a Ravelry Pattern $6.00 or less 
Think about Christmas Gifting as you knit

Stash Enhancements
zero

Story of Week
Last Camping of the season

Finished Objects

Wash cloth designed by Michelle Mattingly called wash your face washcloth, free on Ravelry, in Cotten Classic 100 % mercerized cotton in color number 3725, 3446 and 3712 of ultra pima cotton on size 3(3.25) stitch berry, 40 in circs in Neals pottery Bowl nealpottery.etsy.com

Bulky Waffle Hat, Free pattern on Ravelry, by Linda Suda, with my hand spun, koolaid dyed yarn, on US 10, 6mm addi turbos, 40 in circs, in my Tangerine designs bag  tangerine8.etsy.com

BFL, from YarnGeekFibers, color is Toe Shoes YarnGeekFibers.com

Works in Progress
Hitchhiker, bought pattern on Ravelry, by Martina Behm, Berroco Sox, 75% super wash wool, 25% nylon, color is 1463,lot 1199 in my Knitspinfarm bag  knitspinfarm.etsy.com

Flax sweater, free pattern on Ravelry, by  tincanknits tincanknits.com with Caron Simply Soft, Party, color is Fuchsia Sparkle, on 4mm, and 6mm needles, 40 in circulars, magic loop, in my knitspinfarm bag

Spinning
Nothing on the wheel

Pinterest
Some of my first pins

Stumble Upon
some of my first likes on stumble upon

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 25, Lots of WIPs

Show Notes

Social Media…
I am onefinecow on Ravelry and Twitter
I am 1finedesign on FaceBook and Etsy
and dorismsmith on Instagram

Raverlry Group 
Knit and Pearl Podcast group
50 Members

YouTube
111 Subscribers

Sept/Oct Shawl Knit Along Rules 
Must be a member of group to qualify for prices. 
Any Shawl Pattern 
Started Sept 1st or after 
2 entries per person 
No chatter on contest Thread 
Chatter Thread available for sharing projects and encouraging each other. 
KAL End Oct 31 
Price will be a Ravelry Pattern $6.00 or less 
Enjoy and happy knitting.
We have 9 entries, so far. with 1 more days to finish those shawls

Stash Enhancement 
6 oz of Clun Forest Roving from KnitSpinFarm on Etsy Knitspinfarm.etsy.com

Story of Week
It is all about my computer fail last week.

Finished Objects
zero

Works in Progress
Hitchhiker, bought pattern on Ravelry, by Martina Behm, Berroco Sox, 75% super wash wool, 25% nylon, color is 1463,lot 1199 in my Knitspinfarm bag  knitspinfarm.etsy.com

Wash cloth designed by Michelle Mattingly called wash your face washcloth, free on Ravelry, in Cotten Classic 100 % mercerized cotton in color number 3725, 3446 and 3712 of ultra pima cotton on size 3(3.25) stitch berry, 40 in circs in Neals pottery Bowl nealpottery.etsy.com

Flax sweater, free pattern on Ravelry, by  tincanknits tincanknits.com with Caron Simply Soft, Party, color is Fuchsia Sparkle, on 4mm, and 6mm needles, 40 in circulars, magic loop, in my knitspinfarm bag

Bulky Waffle Hat, Free pattern on Ravelry, by Linda Suda, with my hand spun, koolaid dyed yarn, on US 10, 6mm addi turbos, 40 in circs, in my Tangerine designs bag  tangerine8.etsy.com

I am also working on a shrug design.  In my fat squirrel fiber bag fatsquirrelfibers.bigcartel.com

Spinning
BFL, from YarnGeekFibers, color is Toe Shoes YarnGeekFibers.com

Pinterest
Frankincense and cinnamon winter balm, by Teacups and Pearls in Creative and Crafty, from nov. 15, 2013
teacupsandpearls.wordpress.com

Stumble Upon
sortrature- Awesome DIY Ideas With Wine Corks

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