Thursday, April 16, 2020

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 197 Low MOJO


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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out  Gehirnlos22,  4/16,   ShepherdsKnits,  4/21                     CrochetKnit2, 4/26      Survivor11,  4/27


Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement No New Stash. I have been experiencing so Low MOJO over the last week, but I did get some knitting in before the blahs happened. NO FOs however.
Things are steady at work and home. No virus in either location, Thank you God. 
Some crazy moments at work. Last Wednesday after working for 2 hrs was told to go home because i was in a building the week before that a worker tested positive for covid 19. Then after being stressed and scared for a moment, got a text to come back, all was okay, just have to wear n95 mask which was supplied by facility. I was so overwhelmed I choose to stay home for rest of day. After I thought about it , I realized I could be just as exposed to virus by going to grocery store. 
All in all, all is well. 

FOs nothing

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.

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 a F 

Nomad Fair Isle Knit Sweater, free pattern on Ravelry by Gayle Bunn, yarn is KnitPicksBrava Bulky, in color Celestial and Cornflower, needles are US 9 and 10, 5.5 mm, and 6 mm, I am doing magic loop for now. Started on 3/ 31



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Thursday, April 2, 2020

Knit and Pearl Podcast, Episode 196 FO Show and A New Start.


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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out  FluffyBunnyKnits  4/01,   Emmavsworld  4/09

Red Along Prize Draw


Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement No new stash. I did some finishing, and since I finish a few things I cast on a new sweater. I think I have one more sweater in me for the season. It will be finished and put away for the fall and winter. I will knit it and think of happier times to come. 
I continue to work. the Facilities I work in are free of the Covid19 so far. 
I work, go to grocery, or pharmacy and home. That is all. Will be so glad when we get the curve flattened and going down. 

FOs

Getting warmer Cowl, free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Tricot, yarn is Himalaya  Air Wool Multi color #76102  Needles are US 10, 6mm,  Zings. 

Virus Shawl, Free pattern on Ravelry that links to tutorial, by Julia Marquardt, Yarn is YarnBee Urban Chic, color is Berry/03, Hook is a US H, 5mm, Started on 2/28/2020 because i finished the sweater.

Bulky Waffle Hat free pattern on Ravelry by Linda Suda, yarn is Himalaya Air multi in color#76102, needle was US 10, 6mm 16 inch circular. 

Scrappy Granny Blanket Just a granny square with a little extra, using scrap yarn. It is not the prettiest thing but functional and the scraps are now out of my stash.


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.

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 a F 

Nomad Fair Isle Knit Sweater, free pattern on Ravelry by Gayle Bunn, yarn is KnitPicksBrava Bulky, in color Celestial and Cornflower, needles are US 9 and !), 5.5 mm, and 6 mm, I am doing magic loop for now. Started on 3/ 31



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Thursday, March 19, 2020

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 195 Life Is Scary Right Now


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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out  happyscrappylife   3/16,    lclark101896,   3/20         may-g   3/22


Red Along

Starts Feb 10 and will end March 31st 
Must be a Member of group to qualify for prizes 
Knit is shades of red and post a Finished object by March 31st 
As you knit, think about those you love and those you know who have Heart Health issues. 
Chatter is welcome on the thread. 
Prize will be Yarn I purchase from Destin Yarn Store.

Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement  My finger slipped and i did purchase a little more yarn. 
I finished a few things and I started a few thing. 
I am also really scared about the corona virus pandemic. I have been working every day, being very careful when I have to go to grocery store, and we started taking some VitaminC. I also cut my nails down, to decrease risk of germs under nails. I don't want to go to the nail shop right now. My life is work/ home/ to the grocery if needed. My thoughts and prayer to the families, and people who have the virus. 
Helpful link for coping from Knitspinfarms who shared on instagram (Leslie Davenport)

FOs

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

All-in-One Sleeveless Baby top free pattern on Ravelry by marianna mel. Yarn is Baby Blossom DK by Hayfield. Needles are US 7, 4.5mm KnitPro Zing interchangeable. I went up a needle size to upsize the top, knitting 12 month 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.

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 YarnBee Urban Chic, color is Berry/03, Hook is a US H, 5mm, Started on 2/28/2020 because i finished the sweater.

Virus Shawl, Free pattern on Ravelry that links to tutorial, by Julia Marquardt, Yarn is scrap sock yarn , Hook is F Boyd. 

Getting warmer Cowl, free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Trocot, yarn is Himalaya  Air Wool Multi color #76102  Needles are US 10, 6mm,  Zings. 


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Friday, March 6, 2020

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 194 Back to Real Life


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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out    kaleighb4   3/06     Jerritoo   3/12

Red Along

Starts Feb 10 and will end March 31st 
Must be a Member of group to qualify for prizes 
Knit is shades of red and post a Finished object by March 31st 
As you knit, think about those you love and those you know who have Heart Health issues. 
Chatter is welcome on the thread. 
Prize will be Yarn I purchase from Destin Yarn Store.

Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement  I did a little stashing while in Florida. I also finished a few things. 
We had a wonderful Vacation in Florida. Lots of relaxing, little shopping, lots of good food and fun. I learned a new card game. The house we stayed in had an elevator, which was wonderful for Ted and a few of other people. I did a lot of walking up and down the stairs. was good and I lost a pound while on Vacation. will insert short slide show of trip.


FOs
Turtle Dove Free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Tricot, Yarn Himalaya  Air Wool Multi color #76102  Needles are US 10, 6mm, Addi  and US 10.75, 7mm Zings. Started on 2/ 17/2020

Virus Shawl, Free pattern on Ravelry that links to tutorial, by Julia Marquardt, Yarn is scrap sock yarn , Hook is F Boyd. 

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 YarnBee Urban Chic, color is Berry/03, Hook is a US H, 5mm, Started on 2/28/2020 because i finished the sweater.

All-in-One Sleeveless Baby top free pattern on Ravelry by marianna mel. Yarn is Baby Blossom DK by Hayfield. Needles are US 7, 4.5mm KnitPro Zing interchangeable. I went up a needle size to upsize the top, knitting 12 month size.


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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Knit and Pearl Podcast: Episode 193 Stashing Again


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Ravery Group Birthday Shout out    Bannergirl229   2/ 29



Its February. Time for the Red along for Heart Health month and Valentines day. 
Starts Feb 10 and will end March 10th 
Must be a Member of group to qualify for prizes 
Knit is shades of red and post a Finished object by March 10th 
As you knit, think about those you love and those you know who have Heart Health issues. 
Chatter is welcome on the thread. 
Prize will be determined. Will try to make it worthwhile.


Story of the Week and Stash Enhancement  More stash, some From KnitPick and some from Hobium. I did very little work on my WIPs from last podcast. Cast on a new project on Friday the 7th and finished on Monday the 17th. 
Had some work changes. Changes are not real easy for me, I believe God meant it for good. 


FOs
Turtle Dove Free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Tricot, Yarn was Brava Bulky in the Rogue color, Needles were US 10, 6mm, Addi  and US 10.75, 7mm Zings. Finished in 10 days. 


WIPs
 Turtle Dove Free pattern on Ravelry by Espace Tricot, Yarn Himalaya  Air Wool Multi color #76102  Needles are US 10, 6mm, Addi  and US 10.75, 7mm Zings. Started on 2/ 17/2020

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.


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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.


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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

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