Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 180 Low MOJO and Dream Knitting

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Story of Week and Stash Enhancement Got some more new yarn, thanks to Bag-o-Day Crochet and more.
I finished an object and started another. My MOJO is pretty low. I seem to get to a point in a project, then don't want to finish, have to force myself to work on them. Hope this passes soon. Have been vicariously knitting the Rug sweater, and a baby dress for Marlee. 

FOs
Scrappy lapghan 

WIPs

Shelley Summer Top  Paid for pattern on Ravelry by Nancy Ricci, yarn is LionBrand Comfy Cotton Blend in the color Flower Garden, needles are my KnitPro zings US 8 5mm, 40 inch interchangeable. 

NO-Fuss Shade-Loving Shawl free pattern on Ravelry by Susan Ashcroft, Yarn is Caron Jumbo in color Rosewood, Needle is a US 7, 4.5 mm, Addi 40 inch circular 

Captive Heart Afghan  paid for pattern linked on Ravelry, by Carol Hegar, yarn is Caron One Pound in color Peach, and Caron Simply soft in white, Hook is an I Furls Odyssey.

Lap Blanket

Crochet pouch

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

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Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 179 A FO, and WIPs

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Story of Week and Stash Enhancement

New yarn and hooks. New squirrels as well. 

Ted is plugging along. He will finish his day program on Friday. He will then continue his Physical Therapy 2 x a week in outpatient rehab. We will also continue exercising and progressing at home. Ted is very determined to fully recover. 

He had 9 days at hospital in Florida, 23 days in rehab hospital and 4 and a half months of day institute. He has come a long way, but still has much more to accomplish. Please continue to lift us up and especially the Right arm.

FOs 

Camelot Dyeworks, BFL  156 yrds of a 2 ply and 18 yards of a chain ply

WIPs

Shelley Summer Top  Paid for pattern on Ravelry by Nancy Ricci, yarn is LionBrand Comfy Cotton Blend in the color Flower Garden, needles are my KnitPro zings US 8 5mm, 40 inch interchangeable. 

NO-Fuss Shade-Loving Shawl free pattern on Ravelry by Susan Ashcroft, Yarn is Caron Jumbo in color Rosewood, Needle is a US 7, 4.5 mm, Addi 40 inch circular 

Captive Heart Afghan  paid for pattern linked on Ravelry, by Carol Hegar, yarn is Caron One Pound in color Peach, and Caron Simply soft in white, Hook is an I Furls Odyssey.

2 other crochet projects (squirrels)

Spinning  Started some fiber stash from 2016, that I got while in Colorado for Teds nieces wedding. got it from Your Daily Fiber 


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Knit And Pearl Podcast: Episode 178 FO and A Few Squirrels

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Story of Week and Stash Enhancement
Got some Stash, and some more is coming. I had a couple squirrel moments where I got distracted by a project that I wanted to do, started and didn't like or it just was to big or I made mistakes in pattern, both were crochet projects. Did more uncrocheting then actual crocheting.
Ted had a Heart Cath and 2 stents placed in heart on Monday, came home on Tuesday with some restrictions for a few days. He is back to normal and feels the difference in his endurance. So we keep moving forward. 

Health Pearl Teds Story, getting 2nd opinions

FOs

Virus Shawl  Free pattern on Ravelry by Julia Marquardt, yarn is I LOVE THIS Yarn Metallic, in white and pink and Red Heart with love metallic, hook is a J Furls Streamline 

WIPs

Shelley Summer Top  Paid for pattern on Ravelry by Nancy Ricci, yarn is LionBrand Comfy Cotton Blend in the color Flower Garden, needles are my KnitPro zings US 8 5mm, 40 inch interchangeable. 

NO-Fuss Shade-Loving Shawl free pattern on Ravelry by Susan Ashcroft, Yarn is Caron Jumbo in color Rosewood, Needle is a US 7, 4.5 mm, Addi 40 inch circular 

Captive Heart Afghan  paid for pattern linked on Ravelry, by Carol Hegar, yarn is Caron One Pound in color Peach, and Caron Simply soft in white, Hook is an I Furls Odyssey.

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Knit And Pearl Podcast: Episode 177 FOs and Stash

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 May/June Finish It Along Prize Draw
2 winners of handspun  and one pattern winner.

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement  Over the last 2 week, I got some stash and some gifts. I started some new crochet projects to try new Hooks, and finished a few things.
We had a great 4th of July Celebration here, with Teds Kids, and grandkid and friends. It was noisy and the pool was well used. Good food and fun for all.   Work is steady and so is Ted. He has graduated from the leg brace, able to walk without it now. Still using cane.

FOs

Granny Square Cocoone Cardigan,  Free pattern on Youtube. Yarn is I Love this Yarn tweed in pastes color, Hook is J zings

Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth  free pattern on Ravelry by Ruth Slate, yarn is Bernat  Handicrafter cotton, and RedHeart scrubby, needles US 10, 6mm straights.

CurlyCewes Falkand Top 284 yrs of a 2 ply. 

WIPs

Shelley Summer Top  Paid for pattern on Ravelry by Nancy Ricci, yarn is LionBrand Comfy Cotton Blend in the color Flower Garden, needles are my KnitPro zings US 8 5mm, 40 inch interchangeable. 

NO-Fuss Shade-Loving Shawl free pattern on Ravelry by Susan Ashcroft, Yarn is Caron Jumbo in color Rosewood, Needle is a US 7, 4.5 mm, Addi 40 inch circular 

Virus Shawl  Free pattern on Ravelry by Julia Marquardt, yarn is I LOVE THIS Yarn Metallic, in white and pink and Red Heart with love metallic, hook is a J Furls Streamline 

Captive Heart Afghan  paid for pattern linked on Ravelry, by Carol Hegar, yarn is Caron One Pound in color Peach, and Caron Simply soft in white, Hook is an I Furls Odyssey.

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Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 176

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 May/June Finish It Along

Lets finish some stuff, and get a chance to win a prize.

Wips

The longest languishing WIP turned FO will receive a prize.

Another prize by RNG

Starts Now and will end on June 30th

Chatter is welcome and encouraged on thread.

Knit or Crochet

Lets getter done, and have some fun

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement Have some stash, which will be shown in video.

There have been some changes in my WIPs this time. I frogged the LacyYoke Sweater. was not happy with the way it was knitting up, or the process. That yarn is hopefully finally becoming what it was meant to be. 

Everything else is status quo. Ted is starting to have increased pain in his Right arm, but is continuing therapy. Baby steps right now. 

FOs

No Finishes this week, unless i can count a frogging. I was finished with it.

WIPs

Tecumseh- paid for pattern on Ravelry by Caitlin Hunter, Yarn is Lion Brand, Ice Cream, Big scoop in Moon Mist,  Kartopu cozy wool sport, in smokey grey, and Kartopu AK-Soft in pink, Needles are my addis in US 4 and 6 , 40 inch 

Lacy Yoke Sweater, Frogged

Granny Square Cocoone Cardigan,  Free pattern on Youtube. Yarn is I Love this Yarn tweed in pastes color, Hook is J zings

Shelley Summer Top  Paid for pattern on Ravelry by Nancy Ricci, yarn is LionBrand Comfy Cotton Blend in the color Flower Garden, needles are my KnitPro zings US 8 5mm, 40 inch interchangeable. 

NO-Fuss Shade-Loving Shawl free pattern on Ravelry by Susan Ashcroft, Yarn is Caron Jumbo in color Rosewood, Needle is a US 7, 4.5 mm, Addi 40 inch circular 

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Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 175 A FO And Ted Update

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May/June Finish It Along

Lets finish some stuff, and get a chance to win a prize.

Wips

The longest languishing WIP turned FO will receive a prize.

Another prize by RNG

Starts Now and will end on June 30th

Chatter is welcome and encouraged on thread.

Knit or Crochet

Lets getter done, and have some fun.

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement Stash has grown just a little. 
Ted is doing really well. He is walking to the bathroom independently, he can do clothing management almost by himself, and he is sometimes doing the paperwork by himself. We removed the ramp from the front step, because he is now walking down the one step, walking with a cane that is. He got in the pool on Sunday and was able to move his arm a little while in the water. He is now also sleeping in the bed instead of the chair in living room , because he doesn't have as much pain in the affected shoulder and arm. This progress has taken 4 months, and we are hopeful for continued recovery. Please continue to lift him up. 
I have done more crocheting then knitting again in the last two weeks. Over the last few days my mojo is very low. Some things should already be done, but are not. Hopefully it will get back to normal soon.

FOs

Three Triangles Shawl, free pattern on Ravelry by Anastasia Knit Designs, yarn is a Yarn Bee //sugarwheel in th fritter flutter color, and a skien of I Love this yarn in the mid green color, Hook was a US J zings

WIPs

Tecumseh- paid for pattern on Ravelry by Caitlin Hunter, Yarn is Lion Brand, Ice Cream, Big scoop in Moon Mist,  Kartopu cozy wool sport, in smokey grey, and Kartopu AK-Soft in pink, Needles are my addis in US 4 and 6 , 40 inch 

Lacy Yoke Sweater, Paid for pattern from Leisure arts, yarn is a Caron Jumbo, color is Rosewood, needles are US 9, 5.5mm, and US 15, 10mm, 

Granny Square Cocoone Cardigan,  Free pattern on Youtube. Yarn is I Love this Yarn tweed in pastes color, Hook is J zings

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Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 174 Crochet in May

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May Finish It Along
Lets finish some stuff, and get a chance to win a prize.
Wips
The longest languishing WIP turned FO will receive a prize.
Another prize by RNG
Starts Now and will end on May 31
Chatter is welcome and encouraged on thread.
Knit or Crochet
Lets getter done, and have some fun.

Story of Week and Stash Enhancement  Over the past 2 week, I have been doing a lot of Crochet. It is Crochet in May after all.( if you follow KristiGlassknits you'll know what i am talking about.)
Ted had his botox injections last week, and a carpal tunnel release surgery on Tuesday. His pain the next day was almost nonexistent. Thank you God. He is walking a lot more. On Memorial day he went to his sons house and did not use wheelchair at all. We are making progress. Again, Thank you God. 
I spent my Memorial day working for 5 hrs, then just took the day, did some yarn shopping at HobbyLobby, and relaxing at home with no responsibilities. It was so needed.  


FOs

Crochet Bowl This is a me winging it project, using up some old RedHeart SS yarn, and using a big hook US L, 8mm hook.

Crochet Hot Pad is a pattern that someone showed me how to do in my early 20s. yarn is RedHeart SS  in Aspen Print, Hook was J Zing

Grandmas Favorite dish Cloth, Peaches and Cream in orange and RedHeart Scrubby held together and needles were US 10, 6mm straights. already gifted.

Hanging Dish Towel, pattern is from BAG-O-DAY CROCHET & MORE on youtube. yarn is a Beret cotton, Hook was 5.5mm 

WIPs

Tecumseh- paid for pattern on Ravelry by Caitlin Hunter, Yarn is Lion Brand, Ice Cream, Big scoop in Moon Mist,  Kartopu cozy wool sport, in smokey grey, and Kartopu AK-Soft in pink, Needles are my addis in US 4 and 6 , 40 inch 

Lacy Yoke Sweater, Paid for pattern from Leisure arts, yarn is a Caron Jumbo, color is Rosewood, needles are US 9, 5.5mm, and US 15, 10mm, 

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