knakedknits

Winners Announed

2011-02-18T07:26:00.000-08:00

All the drawings for Knakedknits and E3 will be announced today....Good luck.

Videopodcast

2010-12-04T06:55:00.001-08:00

Winners Announced

2010-12-02T08:12:00.000-08:00

Quick and dirty episode, wanted to get something out for you all. I have 5 listener appreciation bags to be randomly drawn for comments left on this episode. Winners will be announced Dec 25, 2010. The Rhinebeck big basket prize winner/s was announced in this episode.

Flap Happy Hat
spinning merino and cormo

Hank's Yarn 10% off FIBERIN2010

Will be attending VogueKnittingLIVE and Maryland Sheep and Wool

Rhinebeck goodies!!!

2010-10-13T08:10:00.000-07:00

Rhinebeck Give a way!!!

We have a grand prize basket featuring 2 big bags of Malabrigo, SOAK Carrie basin and SOAK Unleash, soap and Malabrigo Silkie Yarn bouquet from Hanks Yarn, Kollage Yarns Sockolicous shawl kit and more.

I will have raffle tickets on me all weekend, come say hi and you get a ticket.

Sunday at noon is the offical podcast meet and greet (right next to the ravlery meet up) we have goody bags and more raffle tickets. Join me!

Episode 52 Rhinebeck Ready

2010-10-07T11:13:00.000-07:00

PODCAST DONATION INCENTIVE for the Month of October 2010-any donation from $1.00 to $10.00 enters you to win a yarn bouquet of Malabrigo twist yarn, a SOAK trial pack, and a set of Lantern Moon needles.

The winner of either the Denise Needle Set or the Skein of ThreeIrishGirls Sockyarn is....BethanyG (please send me a Ravelry PM to arrange for your prize).

On/Off the needles:
Flap Happy Hat by Susan B Anderson in Spud and Chloe sweater yarn

Rhinebeck Beret in Lornas Laces Bittersweet Lion and Lamb

and

Fingerless/Convertible mitts

What's next??? Smoke ring, other hat????

The Spin Zone
California Red from Apple Rose farm

Spider Webs
No weaving this week :(

Review:
Vampire Knits

Episode 51: Interview with Jacqueline Sava of Soakwash

2010-10-05T11:32:00.000-07:00

SOAK promo for listeners $10 off your order of $20 or more, enter the promo code "Sydney", this offer is valid thru October 31, 2010

Want to win a set of SOAK's Labels of Love, leave a comment on this episode, a winner will be drawn via random number drawing Novemeber 1, 2010....remember don't leave an anonymous comment then I won't know who won!

Meet Carrie and Phil

For more information visit www.soakwash.com

Episode 51-Florida Fiber In recap

2010-09-23T13:11:00.000-07:00

Donations Incentive for the Month of August/September: Set of Denise Interchangeable Needles or a skein of ThreeIrishGirls sockyarn from my stash. Any donation received from $1 to $100 will be entered to win. Thank you for supporting the show.

This episode is proudly sponsored by The Knitting Garden

The Florida Fiber In

On and Off the needles
Convertable Mitts

The Spin Zone, the spin starts here
headband from spin-off, still hunting it down

Yarn Harlot Hopes

2010-09-23T09:27:00.000-07:00

Me too proud to beg? NOPE. I am on pins and needles hoping the Yarn Harlot herself will grant me an interview....send vibes to the universe for the stars to align and my dreams to come true.
I think I can, I think I can....

Episode 50-XRX

2010-09-22T14:27:00.001-07:00

This Episode is sponsored by The Knitting Garden www.theknittinggarden.org

Thank you to Kimberly AKA somebunnyslove for this great interview more information for XRX, Stitches and Claudiahandpaints Shawl the Love:

XRX Books and Stitches Events
http://www.knittinguniverse.com/flash/books.php

Shawl the love
http://www.claudiaco.com/ContestRules.pdf

Review from XRX

Entree to Entrelac

Episode 49

2010-09-22T14:25:00.001-07:00

This Episode is sponsored by The Knitting Garden www.theknittinggarden.org

Getting Ready for the Florida Fiber In :)

On and Off the needles:
see episodes 47-48

Spinning:
cormo fleece anyone?

Weaving:
Rigid heddle weaving on the Harp

Episode 48

2010-09-16T15:32:00.000-07:00

This episode is proudly sponsored by The Knitting Garden, www.theknittinggarden.org

Florida Fiber In goody bags:
Apothecary Yarns, free shipping if you mention knakedknits before checkout

ByDefiknition fiber bumps

The Velvet Hippo stitch markers

THAT Darn Egg can be found HERE let her know I sent you :)

ON THE NEEDLES/OFF THE NEEDLES

Creature Comfort Cardi
Spring Garden Tee
Beau sweater
sock

Episode 47: Let's try this again

2010-08-17T17:06:00.000-07:00

Donations Incentive for the Month of August: Set of Denise Interchangeable Needles or a skein of ThreeIrishGirls sockyarn from my stash. Any donation received from $1 to $100 will be entered to win. Thank you for supporting the show.

Mailbag: Please send me your questions and what you want to hear and SEE on knakedknits and my new videocast set to air this fall at knakedknits@yahoo.com or on Ravelry.com where I am Sydneyknits, I'm on Twitter as Sydneyknits
On/Off the needles:
Spring Garden Tee from nevernotknitting.com knit in Ulmo Solid yarn pink on my HiyaHiya metal interchangeable needles is OFF the needles and waiting to be wet blocked

Hat for CoggieTM of the High Fiber Diet podcast hat, knit on my Addi turbos fixed circs and then to my HiyaHiya bamboo DPNs. Used Lorna's Laces Shepard's Worsted and Liberty Wool "Keep Soldiers Warm"

Scoop de Jour from Chicknits.com is still on the needles (see past episodes)

Vanilla socks

Leyburn Sock knit on the Kollage square needles in Claudia Hand Painted yarn sport weight, colorway Tropicana

Around the Urban Homestead
chickens are laying
sheep have found a new flock

Big Plans, Bright Lights
Lights, camera, action
filming begins, what do you want to see

The Spin Zone, the spin starts here
I have finished the singles from Pigeonroof studios

SpiderWebs
Webs 8/2 cotton warped double on the 10dent heddle in random fashion using colors, lime, fuchsia, yellow, and turquoise
weft is doubled using two single colors

UPCOMING
Interviews with Stefanie Japel and Annie Modesitt. Next week we have Kimberly AKA somebunnyslove from XRX with a big Stitches MidWest announcement

Your comments and positive itunes reviews help other find this show more easily.

Episode 46: Happy Birthday Elizabeth Zimmerman

2010-08-09T08:14:00.000-07:00

Donations Incentive: Set of Denise Interchangeable Needles or a skein of ThreeIrishGirls sockyarn from my stash. Any donation received from $1 to $100 will be entered to win. Thank you for supporting the show.

Mailbag: Please send me your questions and what you want to hear at knakedknits@yahoo.com or on Ravelry.com where I am Sydneyknits

Elizabeth Zimmerman: WoolGatherings, Opinionated Knitter, Knitter's Almanac, Knitting Without Tears

On/Off the needles:
SDJ from Chic knits,
Spring Garden Tee from Nevernotknitting.com loving my HiyaHiya needles
Hat for CoggieTM's Sarge's unit
Creature comfort Cardi in Madelinetosh Vintage

Hats for CoggieTM knitted "watchmans" caps in washable not 100% acrylic. In camo, olives, tans. Want to knit a hat too, HERE is a pattern.

SpinZone, the spin starts here: CORMO fleece YUMMY
SpiderWebs: 8/2 cotton for placemats

Reviews:
can be purchased HERE
Gifted features adorable little knits and crochet projects that adapt to any skill level. I LOVE the colorworked arm warmers and the scissor sheilds are an ideal gift for your crafty friends.

Episode 45

2010-08-02T09:32:00.000-07:00

Episode 44: tool care

2010-07-25T07:51:00.000-07:00

GoodBees Farms Kneedle wax and wood conditioner

We are very close to getting a few sponsors, please contacted me if you are interested in being a sponsor.

On/Off the needles:
U neck vest is moving along
SDJ cardi on the sleeve setting in sleeve video

vanilla sock - next sock Leyburn sock as seen on Yarn Harlot blog and I will try the square DPNS

What's next on the needles:
Thinking the creature confort cardi in madelinetosh worsted baltic

Tour de Fleece/Spinning update
Fiber: pigeonroof studios merino/bamboo/tussah silk blended roving spun semi-worsted
DVDs I've been watching: Gentle art of plying, Popular Wheel Mechanics, Drafting

Tools that last a lifetime:
quality not quantity

Sewing machine, brush lint, oiling of machine, replacing needles!!!, yearly servicing

Wheel: oil, oil, oil, cleaning WD40, condition leather parts, Kneedle wax from goodbees farm, wipe down

Needles/hooks: organize circ cords, check joins, wax finish wooden and bamboo tips, size inventory

looms :), wipe down, check markings on rigid heddles or oil moving parts for harness looms

Spindles: check wood finishes and metal according to manual

Scissors: sharpening and service, I clean and lube my shears frequently check the "action"

Swift and ball winders: cleaning lint and oil alittle on shaft and moving bits

Spider Webs:
Rigid heddle weaving

The urban homestead:
Eggs????

Episode 43

2010-07-25T07:49:00.000-07:00

UrbanGypZ Listeners of Knakedknits recieve 10% discount through August 30th 2010 by entering "KNAKED" as the promo code.

Apothecary Yarns is a small yarn company run by 2 sisters dedicated to providing yummy, stash enhancing yarns. All of their yarns are hand dyed using untreated natural spring water - ensuring beautiful vibrant colors - and sun dried in the open country air. You can visit their website at www.ApothecaryYarns.com
Free shipping to anyone who mentions your podcast prior to checking out!

On/Off the needles:
vanilla sock is unisono yarn, knit with hiya hiya dpns second sock now
mondo cable cardi from chic knits, malabrigo, knit on knitpicks options
scoup de jour from chic knits, second time cotton from knitone crochet too
Gretel hat from Yosloda.com was frogged due to lack of yarn
Back to School u neck vest yet again in wrong size

My dehydrator is the Excalibur

Episode 42

2010-07-08T17:01:00.000-07:00

UrbanGypZ Listeners of Knakedknits recieve 10% discount through August 30th 2010 by entering "KNAKED" as the promo code.

Apothecary Yarns is a small yarn company run by 2 sisters dedicated to providing yummy, stash enhancing yarns. All of their yarns are hand dyed using untreated natural spring water - ensuring beautiful vibrant colors - and sun dried in the open country air. You can visit their website at www.ApothecaryYarns.com
Free shipping to anyone who mentions your podcast prior to checking out!

On/Off the needles:
vanilla sock is unisono yarn, knit with hiya hiya dpns
mondo cable cardi from chic knits, malabrigo, knit on knitpicks options
scoup de jour from chic knits, second time cotton from knitone crochet too
Gretel hat from Yosloda.com
Back to School u neck vest

Yarn!!!
Rowan Summertweed
Second time cotton from knit one crochet too
Madelinetosh vintage
wollmeise

Tour de Fleece Spinning
Schacht Matchless
merino

Fit to Fiber group on ravelry.com

Episode 41

2010-06-22T15:32:00.000-07:00

UrbanGypZ Listeners of Knakedknits recieve 10% discount through August 30th 2010 by entering "KNAKED" as the promo code.

Apothecary Yarns is a small yarn company run by 2 sisters dedicated to providing yummy, stash enhancing yarns. All of their yarns are hand dyed using untreated natural spring water - ensuring beautiful vibrant colors - and sun dried in the open country air. You can visit their website at www.ApothecaryYarns.com
Free shipping to anyone who mentions your podcast prior to checking out!

On/Off the needles:
Vine Yoke Cardigan
Back to School u neck vest

Books:
In Sheep's Clothing
The intentional spinner
Fitted Knits
The Opionated Knitter

Wool/Fiber:
Lincoln cloud, merino, and camel down.
Camel Down from LaTeaDaDesigns on Etsy.com

Episode 38: new to me

2010-06-12T08:13:00.000-07:00

Introducing Cafe Press shop for your Knaked Knits swag, thank you Silja...help fuel the podcast and the fiber addiction.

UrbanGypZ Listeners of Knakedknits recieve 10% discount through August 30th 2010 by entering "KNAKED" as the promo code.

Apothecary Yarns is a small yarn company run by 2 sisters dedicated to providing yummy, stash enhancing yarns. All of their yarns are hand dyed using untreated natural spring water - ensuring beautiful vibrant colors - and sun dried in the open country air. You can visit their website at www.ApothecaryYarns.com
Free shipping to anyone who mentions your podcast prior to checking out!
On and Off the needles:
Drops Top (see episode 37) frogged!!!!
Annis shawl from knitty.com

Spinning
Cloverfieldfarm, merino silk
Schacht Matchless
Traub spinning wheel
2 ply and setting the twist

Books
Teach yourself to Spin Visually
Respect the Spindle
The Intentional Spinner

Yarn Love
Rowan summer tweed
Classic Elite, twinkle, cruise
Alpaca Lace

Knit and Knag summer/autumn KAL

Shawl Pin by Romi

Fiber package from LaTeaDa

Want to sponsor an episode? Contact me at knakedknits@yahoo.com

Episode 37

2010-06-07T10:14:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am back. Oh how I've missed recording, so much to share with you all. Won't you join me?

Books reviewed in Episode 36:
Color Knitting the Easy way

Toe up socks for Everyone

New Yarn:
destashed and purchased
Twinkle, Cruise in black
ArtYarns Regal silk

On and Off the needles:
Brandywine Shawl knitted in Jitterbug
Drops Top in Berocco cotton twist

Spinning
Fiber from Northstaralpacas on Etsy

Urban Homesteading LOL sheep

Episode 35: Back on the Fiber Fumes

2009-09-10T16:25:00.000-07:00

I am back. I have missed the podcast. Sadly, I cannot upload the older episodes from mypodcast.com (the photo of me and a sheep) to the new i-tunes account (current episodes, the photo of the knakedknits graphics) due to a few reasons; my old computer with the hardcopy crashed, mypodcast.com won't let me download the old episodes etc.

On and Off the needles:
ON: Clapotis in Lorna's Lace Lion and Lamb, colorway bittersweet

OFF:
Baby Outfit in Corntastic Yarn

Cece sweater in Berocco Inca Gold

HIBERNATING:
OWLs sweater
Corona sweater
Corolis Socks

Blocking Lace

using wires http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMxm_fWdymM&feature=related

Blocking larger lace projects from Knitting Daily

Knitting Daily blocking lace

Reivews:
Feminine Knits by Lene Holme Samsoe, from Interweave
Sock Innovations by Cookie A from Interweave

Episode 34: Blocking

2009-05-12T17:40:00.000-07:00

Correction, Kristin Omdahl's short row shaping lace article is in the IK Spring 09 issue.

OFF the needles:
Mom's socks in Noro
Mystic Star Shawl in yarntopia tencel
Another dishcloth

ON the needles:
Blaze in bittersweet Lion and Lamb Lorna's Lace
Cece sweater in Berocco Inca Gold
OWLS sweater in Cascade Ecowool

This week I used both Soak and Eucalan to block, I prefer the Eucalan.

Knitty on blocking

http://letsknit2gether.com/ has a nice Vodcast on general "spritz blocking"

Episode 33: Kristin Omdahl Interview

2009-05-05T07:22:00.000-07:00

This week I attended a Kristin Omdahl workshop/class at Anneke's Needleworks in Miami. If you are in the area it is worth checking out, it is by far one of the largest fiber spaces here in South Florida, with friendly and helpful staff.

The pattern that we were learning was from Kristin's new book Wrapped In Crochet The Blaze scarf is a stunning corkscrew design. Kristin managed to teach at least 2 people to crochet (first time ever they tried) and they were off on this pattern. We also were taught some other techniques featured in her book and show some of Krisin's other patterns. I fell in LOVE with the silk/sea cell lace yarn.

About Kristin:
Kristin Omdahl is a knit and crochet designer, author of "Wrapped In Crochet: Scarves, Wraps and Shawls" and owner of StyledbyKristin.com. Check out her website for knit and crochet patterns, kits, tutorials and news. You know her patterns, she has been featured in major publications including Interweave Crochet Magazine, Crochet! Magazine, Vogue Knitting, Knit N Style Magazine, Knit.1 Magazine, to name a few. She currently has the cover design of Interweave Crochet Magazine.

Styledbykristin.com offers her patterns, kits, and much more.
The Stella design mentioned in the interview was feature on Knitting Daily, the pattern is available in the book Wrapped in Crochet and at http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/04/08/interview-with-kristin-omdahl-part-ii.aspx
A U-tube tutorial video can be found here.

Also this week:
On/Off the needles: Noro Mother's day socks
Owls
Blaze scarf
Mystic Star shawl
Socks
Reviews: Interweave Knits Summer 2009, Knit 1 spring/summer 09

Episode 32: Sticks and stones....but veggie matter in my yarn is not so fun

2009-05-01T16:30:00.000-07:00

The new home of Knaked Knits is here:
http://knakedknits.libsyn.com/rss

Verena Knitting You need to check out these patterns, finally what we have been missing.

What we're talking about:
The new IK is out!!
Knit 1 arrived this week too!

ON the needles:
Slipstitch socks from The Little Box of Socks-Changed to Spiraling Master Coriolis Pattern knitted in Flat Feet yarn
Owls by Kate Davies (see week 28-30) knitted in Cascade Ecowool
Mystic Star (see week 28-30) knitted in Yarntopia Treasures 10/2 Tencel Handpainted available at etsy.com
OFF the needles :) Tura Maeve Dress by Paulina Obregón (see week 28-30)knitting in Viking of Norway; Pure Milk
Vineyard dishcloth (see week 28-30)Peaches and cream baby
Ballet flats by Cocoknits Knitted in Noro silk garden have been FROGGED to create Mother's Day housesocks.
Ribbed lace bolero knitted in Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (product of the Ballet tee mishap part 2)

Sundance crochet top knitted using recycled yarn-Frogged, big time

Planning for the IK Spring pattern: Delphine: Lacy Cap-Sleeve Top pattern by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes
available in IK Spring 09 issue OR French Girl Knits. Yarn planning for some handspun from Defiknition

Yarn Purchased:
From Eat Sleep Knit Who I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Fast shipping and great yarns all in one place.

Malabrigo worsted in Paris nights
Lorna's Laces shepard sock in camo
to see colors check out my Stash on Ravelry
Handmaiden yarn-Casbahhhhhhhhh! in cedar

Upcoming episodes:
Anneke’s Needleworks in Miami will be hosting a 3 hour workshop with Kristin Omdahl
I will be interviewing Kristin, how fun :)

An interview with Knitnknag herself, Anna. We will be talking lace, lace, lace.

A conversation among friends, sure to be fun

Stitch n Pitch South Florida is May 17th, yes I will be there
May 16th The Yarn Harlot herself will be in Vero Beach, can we say roadtrip???

Episode 31: Cast on frenzy

2009-04-22T16:50:00.000-07:00

The new home of Knaked Knits is here:
http://knakedknits.libsyn.com/rss

Verena Knitting You need to check out these patterns, finally what we have been missing.

ON the needles:
Slipstitch socks from The Little Box of Socks-Changed to Spiraling Master Coriolis Pattern knitted in Flat Feet yarn
Owls by Kate Davies (see week 28-30) knitted in Cascade Ecowool
Mystic Star (see week 28-30) knitted in Yarntopia Treasures 10/2 Tencel Handpainted available at etsy.com
Tura Maeve Dress by Paulina Obregón (see week 28-30)knitting in Viking of Norway; Pure Milk
Vineyard dishcloth (see week 28-30)Peaches and cream baby
Ballet flats by Cocoknits Knitted in Noro silk garden
Ribbed lace bolero knitted in Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (product of the Ballet tee mishap part 2)
Sundance crochet top knitted using recycled yarn

Planning for the IK Spring pattern: Delphine: Lacy Cap-Sleeve Top pattern by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes
available in IK Spring 09 issue OR French Girl Knits. Yarn planning for some handspun from Defiknition

Yarn Purchased:
From Eat Sleep Knit Who I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Fast shipping and great yarns all in one place.
Yarn love -Elizabeth bennet
Cherry tree hill-supersock
Malabrigo sock
Dream in Color-Smooshy
to see colors check out my Stash on Ravelry
Handmaiden yarn-Casbahhhhhhhhh!

Ordered Custom letter stitch markers to support Esty craftwomen/men

RAK/destashing

Upcoming episodes:
Anneke’s Needleworks in Miami will be hosting a 3 hour workshop with Kristin Omdahl

A conversation among friends, sure to be fun

Shownotes 28-30

2009-04-16T16:38:00.000-07:00

The new home of Knaked Knits is here: http://knakedknits.libsyn.com/rss

Email me at knakedknits@yahoo.com or Sydneyknits on Ravelry

ON the needles:
Slipstitch socks from The Little Box of Socks
Owls by Kate Davies
Mystic Star
Tura Maeve Dress by Paulina Obregón
Vineyard dishcloth

Off the needles:
Just some dishclothes

Yarn Purchased:
Cascade 220 tweed from Webs http://www.yarn.com
Peaches and Cream passion, purple ombre, and woodland frost

Verena Knitting You need to check out these patterns, finally what we have been missing.

Sea Sprite Soaps

Episode 26 & 27 NEW HOME OF KNAKED KNITS

2009-03-09T11:55:00.001-07:00

The new home of Knaked Knits is here: http://knakedknits.libsyn.com/rss You need to subscribe to this feed. Meghan's Stitch it is moving too.

Chemo hats are still being accepted. Send your in today.

Frugal Living:
unpapertowels
cloth diapers
cooking from scratch

ON/OFF the needles:
Aunt Jen's Sweater
Another bee stitch dishcloth
Button issue with textured tunic
Mystic Star Shawl

Lent: NO YARN PURCHASES FOR ME :(

I really shouldn't read reviews.

Episode 24-Dishclothes

2009-02-27T14:55:00.000-08:00

Charity Knitting Contest/Project: AKA "Operation Chemocap", objective to knit hats for patients at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Yarn: anything machine washable
Sizes: from Child to adult
Contest: knit one hat (no infant, just child and/or adult) and submit by March 12, 2009 There will be 4 winners (maybe more if I get some yarn donated).
What's up for grabs: 1 skein malabrigo lace, 1 ball Treking XXL, 2 balls Rowan Kidsilk haze, and deluxe set of stitch markers from The Velvet Hippo

Contact Sydneyknits on Ravelry or at knakedknits@yahoo.com

On/Off the needles:
OFF:
Never ending vanilla socks
Charity squares
Textured Tunic (needs seaming)
Rose Trellis dishcloth
Citizen Kane dishcloth
Starfish dishcloth
Lacey Diamonds Dishcloth
Short Rows dishcloth

Carlsbad Flower Fields Cloth
Bee stitch dishcloth
Lace Column dishcloth

ON:http://knitandknag.blogspot.com/2009/02/mystic-roses-kal.html
Mystic Star shawl by knitknag

and

Pleated ballet Flats by Cocoknits

HOLIDAY KAL CAL
Update on prizes

MY NEW PROJECT BAG by Missfiberfox http://missfiberfox.etsy.com

2009-01-28T16:02:00.000-08:00

Charity Knitting Contest/Project: AKA "Operation Chemocap", objective to knit hats for patients at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Yarn: anything machine washable
Sizes: from Child to adult
Contest: knit one hat (no infant, just child and/or adult) and submit by March 12, 2009 There will be 4 winners (maybe more if I get some yarn donated).
What's up for grabs: 1 skein malabrigo lace, 1 ball Treking XXL, 2 balls Rowan Kidsilk haze, and deluxe set of stitch markers from The Velvet Hippo

On/Off the needles:
Off: Elvish leaves, lacy round dishcloth, charity squares
On: texture tunic, sock awaiting needles

Thinking about knitting some lace, yes again.

I want to thank the customer service at Jimmy Beans wool, Webs, and Cocoknits.

Holiday KAL/CAL winner are announced!!!

New winners:
Of Pins made by CoggieTM
teamjohnson
flashy granny
the gourment goddess
throws like a girl
jersey shore deb

FINALLY!!! A new podcast.

2009-01-19T15:34:00.000-08:00

Update the show's new email address is: knakedknits@yahoo.com as always I can be contacted on Ravelry where I am Sydneyknits

Marly from "The YarnThing Podcast" and I will be announcing Holiday KAL/CAL winners soon, she is getting back from TNNA, try not to be jealous.

On/Off the needles:
Off: Swiffer cozy to use up scraps see website for free pattern.

Off: Yet another Mitered dishcloth from the new Mason Dixon book...love it!

On: Pinwheel baby blanket in Noro silk garden

On: Elvish Leaves

Still on the needles but not forgotten: Textured Tunic from "Fitted Knits", and a half knit sock (the second sock, that makes it better)

Magazines to chat about:

VOGUE knitting winter 08/09
Knit1 fall/winter 08
Knit Simple winter 08/09

Some favorites from the HolidayKAL/CAL see http://holidaykalcal.blogspot.com

Valentine's Knits:
Heart dishcloth
Heart felt expression
Heart ring
Socks
Candy pillow
Little Hearts

Charity Knitting Contest/Project: AKA "Operation Chemocap", objective to knit hats for patients at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Yarn: anything machine washable
Sizes: from Child to adult
Contest: knit one hat (no infant, just child and/or adult) and submit by March 12, 2009 There will be 4 winners (maybe more if I get some yarn donated).
What's up for grabs: 1 skein malabrigo lace, 1 ball Treking XXL, 2 balls Rowan Kidsilk haze, and deluxe set of stitch markers from The Velvet Hippo

Episode 17 and 18

2008-10-22T06:47:00.000-07:00

The Yarn Harlot trip was wonderful, see her blog at http://yarnharlot.ca/blog/

The felted clog sole is done using Plasti Dip spray.

Don't forget to join the Holiday KAL/CAL 2008, sponsored by myself and Marly from Yarnthing. Or email the KAL/CAL at holidaykalcal2008@yahoo.com

On and off the needles:
Vanilla socks
Textured Tunic from "Fitted Knits" by Stephanie Japel

Books:
Little Box of Socks
GlamKnits by Stephanie Japel
Knitter's Companion by Vickie Square
Knitting Rule by Stephanie Pearl-Mcphea

Holiday KAL-CAL 2008

2008-10-01T09:13:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to announce that YarnThing AKA Marly and I have joined forces for the Holiday KAL-CAL2008. Tell you friends! This is going to be the best one yet...for more information go to http://holidaykalcal.blogspot.com

YARN HARLOT in Florida event sponsored by KnitWitz of Jacksonville
The event will be October 16th. If you are going to be there I'd love to meet you all. Email me or contact me on Ravelry.

I ordered my Namaste bag....I will let you know when it gets here.

On the needles:

Textured Tunic from "Fitted Knits" by Stephanie Japel in Rowan Calmer
Back to School u neck vest also Stephanie Japel in Plymouth Shire Silk
Vanilla toe up sock from in between my ears in Lorna's Lace sock

Good friends and good knitting

2008-09-26T15:59:00.000-07:00

Anyone who still wishes to send baby hats may still do so, please contact me on Ravelry (I am Sydneyknits) or at channingaddison@yahoo.com

The next charity knitting will be after the holiday season, we will be knitting hats for the cancer patients at MD Anderson where my husband received his life saving treatment.

ON THE NEEDLES:
Green Gables
Textured Tunic
from "Fitted Knits" by Stephanie Japel

Possible lace knitting:
Woodland shawl
Luna Moth Shawl
or something from Evelyn Clark's "Knitting Lace Triangles"

YARN DREAMS
Lily in Filatura di Crosa elan cashmere

Books:
Annie Modesitt http://www.knitwithcourage.com/

Mason Dixon Knitting

Magazine:
Knit Simple Holiday 2008

I'm Back

2008-09-18T10:04:00.000-07:00

Thank you for understanding about my little trip away.

Contest winners choices:
1 skein malabrigo lace weight (YUMMO) in color way Brillante (126) its 470 yards in baby merino wool, sooo yummy!

1 skein Colinette Jiggerbug (another one of my favorites!!) in colorway 101, monet, 1 skein is about 320 meters, enough for just above the ankle length socks.

1 skein Skacel merino lace weight, 100% merion wool, color 36, 1375 yards.

lastly for someone not in the sock/lace knitting (as you can tell I am!)

4 skeins of Berroco Memoirs, in color 7708, each skein is 92 yards, i have 4, one is wound into a ball, but never used….

What do you think???? Should we have another charity contest for some yummy yarn for hats for MD Anderson? Let me know.

And the winners are.....

2008-08-29T10:40:00.000-07:00

Links from Last week's show: rings, helping pain while knitting, the knitting guru

The winners are: 1to1, drewella, and coggietm. Congrats. Please indicate you 1st, 2nd, and 3rd colorway choice. Options are ashburn, baltic sea, sassy stripes or iris garden. Color link

This week: wicked

Yarn purchased: you are going to laugh

Malabrigo issues, Stephanie Japel book "Fitted Knits"

Episode 8 and 9

2008-08-13T12:48:00.000-07:00

Ravelry hosting the ravelympics.

My new golding spindle, http://www.goldingfibertools.com/
and I am spinning Spunky Electric BFL http://www.spunkyeclectic.com/shop.php

On and Off the needles remains the same.

CONTEST: knit or crochet 2 preemie hats and mail them to me by August 20th for your chance to win one of three hanks of Lorna Lace Sock yarn.

Knit on.

Knitting in Place

2008-08-01T09:03:00.001-07:00

Reminder: Enter the contest by sending me 2 preemie hats by August 20th to win lorna's lace sockyarn. Email me at channingaddison@yahoo.com OR on Ravelry as Sydneyknits.

Don't forget to join our ravelry group: knaked knits podcast group.

On/Off the needles: Off Channing's hoodie, still on: Annie Modesitt corset, never-ending sock, frogged stocking for Ravelympics, fuzzy lamb from www.planetjune.com

Shopping: Addi hooks by the dozen

Wants: a sweaters worth of rowan calmer

Spinning: still waiting on spindle

The show goes on

2008-07-25T10:38:00.000-07:00

Reminder: Enter the contest by sending me 2 preemie hats by August 20th to win lorna's lace sockyarn. Email me at channingaddison@yahoo.com OR on Ravelry as Sydneyknits.

Don't forget to join our ravelry group: knaked knits podcast group.

This week shopping at Tuesday morning I got knitting books and a crochet book for Brown-eyedmom. The Urban Knitter by Lily Chin, Cozy Crochet, Knitter's Stitch Bible

On/Off the needles: MANY baby hats, crochet baby sneakers, corset, Frogged hat, and Channing's hoodie. Say it with me CPH!

Warm up America: www.warmupamerica.com

Swift and Ball winder arrived....oh what fun. http://www.schoolhousepress.com

Ode to an Addi crochet hook.

Swap up date, cool stitch markers Velvet Hippo

Issues: "the waiting is the hardest part" are you waiting for the Fall issues, what to gift knit for a sweater. Ravolympics anyone?

Episode 5

2008-07-18T16:02:00.000-07:00

CONTEST: You are entering to win 1 skein of Lorna Lace Sock yarn (there are three prizes, so three winners). All you need is to knit or crochet 2 preemie hats and mail them to me. Entries must be received by August 20, 2008. Please email me via ravelry at Sydneyknits or at channingaddison@yahoo.com

Thank you to Ronnale for you lovely swap bag you made for me. You are a talent.

ON/OFF the needles:
Still on Channing's hoodie, corset (been sleeping), moebius (soon to be frogged), dishclothes for the KAL (many dishclothes) http://monthlydishclothKAL.blogspot.com, felted clogs got needle felted (see needle felting links below), CoggieTM yarn tote Crocheted some preemie hats for charity.

Needle felting:
Things I loved from knitpicks (a direct link to the needle felting items)

Yarn bought:
As mentioned the di.ve AND a SheKnits bag kit. I will be working on the Melly's cousin bag, in Mulberry and Oatmeal. I am very excited to knit this up.

I BOUGHT A SWIFT AND BALL WINDER from Schoolhouse Press

Stocking KAL:
See our Ravelry group and join us.
Banner ideas are welcome.
Graph paper: www.sweaterscapes.com/grafpap-134.htm

Summer CAL/KAL support Marly and Sharon....win prizes.

Inspiration: 1to1's baby surprise jacket, fitterknitters lace work, and javanuts pace woodland,

SURPRISE: I had the pleasure of chatting with Yarnthing, Browneyedmom, knitmyworld, and yvoncita. As part of Marly's upcoming podcast.

Marly's wonderful designs you need to check these out.

Issue: To swap or not to swap that is the question.

If you have not already checked out Brown-eyedmom's podcast.

Week 4

2008-07-12T16:37:00.000-07:00

Well I actually picked up my crochet hook, and opened a can of worms. Let the war begin, what project to work on....
On/Off the needles: The usually suspects (see prior posts)
Super secret swap project went on and came off the needles. I started yet another crochet baby sweater, baby it's cold outside.
Yarn purchased: Cascade 220 in Christmas red, Christmas green and white. To make the vintage stocking.
Stocking KAL, I am making a vintage one
What I want, what I really really want (Spice Girls): Addi Turbo crochet hooks.
Issues: your knitting life. What is your knitting life like? Do you knit everyday? Before your morning coffee? How many projects do you have going?
Review: Fall 2008 Knit Simple

Episode 3: the "gall" of it all

2008-07-05T14:37:00.000-07:00

Well this week I got to knit in South Beach and learned about my gallbladder.

On/Off the needles: All the usual suspects links can be found in the previous show notes. I have been knitting on my Annie Modesitt corset for the most part. Turned the heel and picked up the gusset and am now working the instep on my "in the purse" socks.

Shout outs to: Matthew, Kdy12570, LisaM, yvonneknits, serenknitity

Bought yarn: nothing this week. I am waiting to see the Fall issues (IK, Knit 1 etc) to make some knitting decisions.

Wants: I really need a swift and ball winder. Swift and directions to build your own swift are available at Schoolhouse Press

Issues: Basic Hat Formula
Lorna's Lace knitting up pretty well, using Prym needle which I am not in love with right now.
Rescuing stitches, decreasing, and increasing.
Recipe to share:
eggplant
tomato
zucchini (optional)

Take vegetable insides chopped up with parsley, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs,

Episode 2 - The Show Goes On

2008-06-27T11:28:00.000-07:00

Welcome back. I am working on the audio particularily the volume output. ITunes is finally cooperating, reviews can be left there now, simply click on "review" on the Knaked Knits page in the iTunes store.

Thanks yous to all of you for your comments and support: knitting2relax, marcia from Germany, llamalady, jeri, casey, ladybugknitter, dnaprice, vagabondbettie, silja, and so many more that I am forgetting.

On/Off the needles:
Cat PJ Case from 'Knitted Toys'
Annie Modesitt corset in Art yarns
Striped Hoodie from Summer/Spring 2008 KnitSimple

Yarn Bought:
Lorna's Lace worsted weight in Camo

Yarn Lust/Wants:
Malibrigo laceweight

Issue:
Needles
Bamboo
Harmony and Options at knitpicks
Addi Turbos

Review:
The Knitter's Book of Yarn

I think I will try to knit one project from each catergory and report back in Dec/Jan with a re-review of the book.

Podcast

2008-06-21T08:36:00.000-07:00

http://knakedknits.mypodcast.com/You can subscribe directly through mypodcast.com and it will feed into itunes. I am currently working out some issues with the itunes host, but it should be running directly through them soon.

Okay I have decided to create a podcast. Why? I thought why not share the monilouge in my head, I enjoy so many of the podcasts out there to knit to and I thought I would offer another one. Even though there are many, I still find myself knitting without my earbuds in b/c I have listened to all the new episodes.

First Show Notes
1. About me, sydneyknits http://www.ravelry.com or I can be reached via email channingaddison@yahoo.com, and blog is located at http://www.knakedknits.blogspot.com

2. Knitting the beginning.
www.knittinghelp.com
www.knittingpatterncentral.com
www.vickiehowell.com
Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook by Debbie Stoller
www.amazon.com

3. On the needles: Isabella by Jordanna Paige www.knitty.com

Cat pyjama case from "knitted toys" by Zoe Mellor
Central Park Hoodie from Knitscene
Basic Sock pattern
Striped hoodie from "knitsimple" spring/sum 2008
Corset by Annie Modesitt www.anniemodesitt.com

Review: fellow podcasted Casey from Knittingatnight on itunes. Her show is fantastic and entertaining.

Don't forget to enter the contest by emailing me at channingaddison@yahoo.com and/or leaving a review on iTunes.
Entries are accepted till July 4th 2008. Good Luck.
Happy Knitting

Naughty blogger

2008-04-05T09:07:00.000-07:00

I have not blogged in a while. I have been knitting and talking about knitting but just not blogging. Getting sucked into the world of Ravelry has eaten up large bits of time. My little one and I came down with something on a weekend when my husband was gone both days UGHH. I was too ill to knit....I know it was that bad.

So what is going on and off the needles? I completed the hemlock ring blanket (brought to fame by Jared from brooklyntweed blog) and it used a ton more cascade eco wool than I expected. I am considering doing another as a gift b/c Webs sale has eco wool cheap and my mother would adore it. While at the same time I am trying to remember when there were 400 to 600 stitches on the needles and I was ready to stab my eyes out with them....we will see. The eco wool in the stash is for the Jordana Paige starsky pattern from www.knitty.com as a gift for my SIL.

I have been spreading the love and shopping at the three LYS in my area. I got some lovely art yarns silk to do the Annie Modesitt corset tank (pattern available at www.anniemodesitt.com. I need to swatch and decode the pattern to be worked in the round. I email Annie and got a super fast response. It is worth mentioning that both the hemlock ring and the modesitt tank have ongoing KAL on yahoo which have been very helpful.

Central Park Hoodie is going. I was kicking ass and then the last sleeve is like a snail. Not to mention the destractions of new silk yarn for the corset and some dark horse Fantasy for a baby sweater. I just purchased Katia VIP for a prayer shawl that will be knit up on size 13 needles. Hoping the K3,P3 repeat will not send me over the edge.

Isabella is still hibernating, although I did knit like 4 rows to ease my mind that the Rowan was not a waste of money. So in my head there are only two things on the needles now: CPH and prayer shawl. I had started the baby sweater in the fantasy but the gauge was so messed up even I could not look past it.

BOOKS. Excited that the Vickie Howell book should be out soon. I got a spinning book and who am I kidding I don't need another hobby. Ummmm loving the Yarn Harlot books on audiobook. Suss "Wedding Knits" arrived and it is really put together well. (Oh yeah order the yarn for the bridesmaid wrap from suss).

All in all: need to follow the yarn diet and a real diet. Have to finish the prayer shawl, and I am a month behind in dishclothes.

Showing knitting who is boss

2008-03-05T11:43:00.000-08:00

Well I cast on for yet another lace project, which means I have frogged another lace project. I was determined not to let this zap my knitting mojo so I cast on the the Hemlock Ring blanket (brooklyntweed.com). So far so good.

On and off the needles: a second watchmans cap for my father in law is OFF the needles, still on the needles clappy, isabella top, and fair isle cardigan. I do have an argument for using crappy yarn (which I don't do that much of) but if you were to use crap yarn and did not want to finish a project it would not be a financial issue. The fair isle cardigan is that financial issue for me....I will get it done. I fear that the clappy may need an additional skein of yarn but b/c it was to burn stash I feel that it is silly to order another skein. I do have to get another skein for the fair isle cardigan but I manage to only save the part of the collar that has the name NOT the color or lot...DUH.

I am waiting for UPS to arrive with my Elizabeth Zimmerman DVDs. I am hoping that these DVD's will shed light on the large amounts of grey areas in her books. Perhaps they are only grey to me, maybe I am too simple to grasp the genius but "i dont get it". I feel I need to learn EZ, that I owe it to knitting. That is any art you study the masters and learn from them....but so far her books are just good novels to me, I have yet to decode said patterns, even the pithy ones.

I have fallen out of love with the felted clogs for now, I think it is b/c I read the pattern and knit it already. All be it in my head but I feel like I have knitted it already.

On a crafty front I did sew a bitchin DPN case.

Knitting challenges

2008-03-01T15:51:00.000-08:00

I have had some ups and downs with knitting lately. I managed to crank out a felted bunny (as seen on Knitty Gritty) in 1 day. I emailed the designer through Ravelry and got some recommendations on yarn changes and I think it came out great. I over ordered yarn (FYI fiber trends shipping is great) and will make another bunny.

I jumped onto two bandwagons: malabrigo and fetching. I knitted up the first fetching in malabrigo on a car ride and plan to complete the set this weekend. I am LOVING this yarn. May order enough for the Central Park Hoodie.

I knitted another baby sweater for a Gift a long and I have grown alittle tired of knitting for other people. Really do I get to keep anything?

On the dishcloth front I am up to date on that but I will say the group moderator is really "hands on". She/he is almost a dictator of dishcloths....these comments may result in my removal from said group but whatever.

I brought the fair isle cardigan out of hibernation and hope to work it out. I have Clappy on the needles now and it is progressing nicely. STILL on the needles is Jordana Paige's pattern on knitty.com Isabella. I am struggling through the back now, once I pass that it should fly.

So excited that my husband is going to work tomorrow so I can catch up on podcasts: she-knits, stich it, yarn thing, cast on and so on.

Ravelry & Podcasts

2008-02-23T05:03:00.001-08:00

We are back from our trip and it was well overdue, too long for a little one to be away. I did get some good knitting done but I quickly abandoned those projects that I had with me for the ones left behind. I managed to be a prolific knitted making this awesome rolled collar baby sweater in just a few hours, I would be happy to share the altered pattern, just send a comment. It is double stranded and knit with Simply Soft (so it is very economical choice). What else....a did a felted clutch for a gift and used the embroidery pattern similar to the one in Vogue's Ultimate sock book.
I also did a cute headband to burn some leftover yarn...the pics are on my Ravelry under SydneyKnits....so check it out.

Still on the needles: Isabella, which I am pushing through b/c I want to get the back done so I can move on, the Rowan 4 ply cotton is a dream to knit with regardless. Linen dishcloth (Katia, which is splitting up a storM) which I am getting bored with already, may just frog it even though I have done a lot b/c I need to love it. Logcabin bathmat (double worsted Peaches and Cream), it is a goal of mine to get this one off the needles this weekend (I plan on using the leftover yarn to knit a straight garter stitch mat) but I will let those size 15 needles rest for a while. I did cast on for a Clappy in Classic Elite Premeire.

Ravelry is taking from my knitting time alittle bit b/c I get lost browsing patterns and yarn however I have met some awesome people. I even managed to check out a local knitting group and had an awesome time.

Podcast, it is nice to see everyone getting back to podcasting. The newest podcast to my ever growing list of listen to casts http://divaknitting.com/podcast/

The most magical place on Earth

2008-02-09T18:09:00.000-08:00

So I am at Disney and I have brought some yarn and two projects. I worked about 5 inches into Isabella from www.knitty.com, which is saying something b/c I am size 2 needles. I frogged linen dishcloth AGAIN and decided to do a moss stitch for the whole thing, I hope I don't regret that....oh well. I just did not love the lace in it and I left my stitch dictionary at home.

I am on Ravelry now as Sydneyknits and I will try link the blog, but I am not sure it is working. But there is some knitting that is waiting for me.

FO's and KALs

2008-02-06T15:05:00.000-08:00

First if you are not listening to SheKnits you are missing some fun http://she-knits.mypodcast.com. So inspired I thought I would try lace in Feb, look at my most recent blog to see how that is going.
The KAL's that I am currently doing: Dishcloth KAL, the gift along that I talk about a lot, and the try lace in Feb. I am trying to avoid the Hemlock ring pull.....must knit hemlock, must order eco wool....no resist.
So I finished January's dishcloths ASAP in a day and a half so they are off my needles. FO number 3 is Feb's dishcloth also done. What is on my needles (or what is not on my needles): the lace dishtowel CO again and I will get it, daughter fair isle sweater (month 3 on needles), hat which is a gift for my brother. The hat could be done in a second if I would knit it....but I am too busy fantasizing about casting on for the Mason Dixon bathmat in log cabin (peaches and cream shipment came today). The ROWAN came too:). So enough typing I have knitting to do.

F lace in Feb

2008-02-05T18:08:00.000-08:00

Okay I not totally going to give up but I am very frustrated. I was "joining" the she knits podcast's of "try lace in Feb" and so excited. In process of knitting the Mason Dixon hand towel but switching to a lace pattern....and I have frogged this thing SIX TIMES. I put it down for the night. I did knock out a KAL dishtowel that I was behind for Jan today and am totally up to date on the Feb KAL. The hat for the OTHER KAL is coming along.....but this f---ing lace. I will keep at it tomorrow.

Waiting and waiting

2008-02-04T06:31:00.000-08:00

I could never understand why when I would sell things on Ebay that people would say I was a "fast shipper". I dragged my feet, but as I sit waiting for my Rowan 4 ply cotton and other items that I forgot I ordered b/c it has been sooooooooo long....I get it now.

I did manage to whip out some double stranded mittens and hat for a toddler using Patons wool. They are cushy and not super itchy, but should be plenty warm. The yarn did tear up my fingers though, I have some left over and don't know what to do yet. These are for the year long gift along that I am doing.

So what is on my needles as I wait for my Rowan.....well I have some Cascade Eco wool (which I am loving) being knit up into a watchmans hat for my brother's birthday (may become removable capped mittens for him too, we will see. Also some linen which is going to be a handtowel as seen in the Mason Dixon book. I have not pics yet b/c I am lazy.

What am I ordering???? Well I am waiting for the Rowan and the knitpicks options set. Also some roving for needlefelting should be here soon. I am thinking about ordering the magic loop book...who knows. I also am getting Felt It for the felted clog pattern which is HOT. As soon as I am on Ravelry I have some trade/sell things: Crochet Me book, and bamboo needles (circ and DPN).

Gift-a-long and big goals

2008-02-01T10:32:00.000-08:00

I have joined the Gift-a-long, www.knitallyear.blogspot.com and have actually completed one gift. I am more than 3/4 through a pair of mittens and would love to say that is gift 2 but I need to make the hat too. Speaking of gifts I have no idea what to do for my husband.....agh.
Note to self; don't take husband along to craft store to buy knitting magazines. I thought he was going to pass out when he saw the prices. I did not pick up Vogue knitting but got pretty much everything else. I found lots of fun project ideas. Out of one they used Caron babysoft and I was all set (at 11PM last night) to change my yarn snob ways.....but I can't. Wool rules.
Mittens are on my needles, then a hat both done with a thrifty patons. STILL waiting for my Rowan. Felted bag....mmmm well what to say. It began life as a tote and I hated the color. I redyed it and of course it meant a second felting that turned it a Barney purple. Oh yeah a Barney purple small clutch, LMAO. I will try to save this one....something will work. Waiting on needles to come in mail (knitpicks options set) for my lace scarf and to complete my daughters fair isle cardigan from puddlejumpers. Would like to make a small needle book from some lovely felt I have for my yarn needles. Finish the quilt I made my daughter BEFORE she was born (she is 16months old). Working on a crochet pig as a gift. Rolled collar sweater for my daughter. Floppy ears bunny(ies) as Easter gifts (I am getting lofty). I want to make the Rouge in Eco Wool, I dream about this sweater......

Podcasts and updates

2008-01-29T17:45:00.000-08:00

I have been listening to many podcasts lately. Knit Science http://knitscience.blogspot.com/ had two awesome episodes on knitting needles and it may have answered my questions about the knitpicks interchangeable. Socks in the City www.socksinthecitypodcast.blogspot.com/ provided fun. However hands down the best was the sweater nostalgia by Stash and Burn http://www.stashandburn.com/ episode 42. Funny and informative with insight into patterns. It was inspiring.
What is on my needles? Only the second cabled sock for my daughter, I am making slow progress (and the first one went so fast......uh second sock). I began some lace work but got annoyed with the dull bamboo needles and decided to wait for the turbos to arrive. I have been "dieting" and am awaiting the Rowan 4 ply cotton to arrive for the http://www.knitty.com/ pattern. Oh and there is that fair isle I had to frog back to where the sleeves meet (obviously I cannot count accurately past 100) and will re-do the colorwork when the new harmony wood needles arrive. I am trying to avoid the tempation (thanks Stash and Burn) to knit the rouge NOW. I want it....but I will wait till I go and check out another yarn store up north and find some yummy yards to knit with.....:)
Speaking of needles I am a sucker for very sharp pointy needles and will be selling or trading my bamboo needles. I am also curious about the needles featured in Knit 1....wondering.

Wants and wants

2008-01-28T12:39:00.000-08:00

Now that sock 1 and sock 2 are complete I started a toddler cable sock for Channing (using the Debbie Bliss). I just converted a universal sock pattern for the two circular rather than the million DP. I completed it in about 1 day....and now have second sock syndrome.

I have this hank of lace weight and want to do something with it before the Rowan order arrives and I am having trouble with the idea of paying for a pattern. I will resolve this issue asap.

The Lion Brand order arrived and there is no way I could knit a face covering for the husband with the yarn that I got, he would itch and bitch. So I am looking through the catalog thinking that I will "exchange" said order. Still decided what to do....

I happened to check out some of Jordana Paige's knit totes and have bag lust. I have not ordered and am trying to resist the urge as we speak. Told the husband of the bags as a "good gift" idea. At one time in my life had no problem paying way more money than that on purses but cannot seem to do it right now. In other purse related news I have decided to complete the felted purse as a gift for a friend....she will LOVE it.

Knit Alongs and such

2008-01-27T18:44:00.000-08:00

Today has been highly productive....sock 2 is done. I will try to get pics up tomorrow. They are not identical twins, they are loaded with mistakes but I am still pleased. My toes are please too.

In addition to sock 2 I complete the pocket of my purse and finished the project. I decided to dye it a mauve color, see pic of my "cooking". The felting went AWESOME. It is drying as I type and I will set in a zipper when all is said and done. I am still feeling that needle felting is called for.....and knitpicks had that cute 3 in one needle set with the brush base.

Since my LYS closed down I have been whoring around and visited another store. VERY different vibe and how do I say this....well my LYS had Chanel and this store at best had Talbots. Okay, it was not all bad but I miss my yarn store. They did have some Debbie Bliss casmerino which I have been wanting to take a look at and try. I got two in baby and planned to adapt the universal vogue sock pattern to two circulars.

I listened to a million podcasts and knitted for hours while the husband took the little one out for a while.....ahhhhh uninterrupted knitting. For the baby's sock I am doing this cute cable pattern and I am mid foot on a top down sock. It is amazing what uninterrupted knit-time can do. During my padcast-a-thon I was inspired to do a knit along and finally join rav. I hope to hear back soon. I don't want to over extend myself but I think the sock KAL and the gift KAL are totally doable.

Also, the new knit books arrived (thus the vogue sock knitting book) and the nifty crochet toys...and let me not forget the red, black, and white needed for the socks on the cover of the vogue book. I need some needles and plan to make a trip north to check out another yarn store and make a purchase.

Sock 2

2008-01-24T05:03:00.000-08:00

Sock 2 is speeding along, as I am approaching the finish of the gusset. However my foot is like driving out of the the state of Florida, I wear a size ten. Thus the knit to the toe feels like FOREVER. Still hope is alive that I will complete this sock before the new books and yarn arrive. I have only used 1 hank of the sock yarn, so when it is done I should have a considerable amount left. So I need a pattern for a childs sock to use up the yarn.
I still have yet to decide on whether to stick with the fixed circular or the interchanging. I guess it depends on whether I go to knitting two socks at a time on one long circular needle or continue with the two circular needles. I may knit my daughter's sock on double pointed needles for fun. Yes, the purse is still underconstruction.
Alas still waiting for me to complete them are the baby quilt and two dresses which need the zippers set in.....I will do that this week. The fabric area needs alittle organization anyhow.
In other news, I am busy preparing for a garage sale and the dining table is cluttered and making me nuts. The garage is jam packed with stuff that still needs my attention. I keep telling myself that I can get it all outside and tidy up then.....hopefully I will last that long.

knit-a-log

2008-01-22T09:14:00.000-08:00

I am so please that this blog forum is now accepting blogs is arabic, persian, and hebrew....awesome.

This was the almost following directions for koolaid dyed yarn, this is a very high concentration of cherry. I am pleased but I am still considering using the extract of boiled yellow onion skins to dye the felted bag that is still in the almost done stage. The red with needle felted black for ladybugs sounds cute. But it is not me. (wow look at that grammar:)

The cuff of sock 2 (sock 1's friend) is knitting up fast, perhaps if I had not lost sock 1 for all of two months it would go a ton faster. Oh...it was under the sofa cushion.

Read some of my favorite knit blogs and was alittle upset....one discussed the elections A LOT and the other had a scarf. I was hoping for more, but the moss stitch was really OCD.

Upcoming project...knit the husband a camo balaclava (not salted cod but a headcovering) and going to finish the quilt that I made my daughter before she was born.

Knaked Knits

2008-01-21T07:46:00.000-08:00

I have been blogging in my head FOREVER! So what is knitting....currently my second sock and a felted bag. The felted bag was a free pattern (love the free) from jimmy wool, I was searching knitted vegetables for my one year old kitchen set and I found this AWESOME bag. I decided it was a great use of some raw merino worster I got from www.knitpicks.com. I also decided to kool aid dye it after it is knitted, b/c I am lazy and impatient and wanted to knit NOW! We are at the pocket and it is a quick and fun knit.
Sock land, knitting using the two circular needles (have a cuff started using the cluster fuck of 5 double pointed and I can appreciate both methods). I know I really should finish my sock's "friend" ASAP b/c my order of knit books will arrive and I will have ADD and want to start a new project. Using the Harmony wood needles and I LOVE THEM, it makes me loss interest in the projects that are being worked with my other needles....yes they are that nice. I have heard lore of the Turbos but need to hear more, if you know comment for me.
I tested the kool aid on a strand (it worked great on my hair in college) and I love the deep color I got. I "sort of" followed the directions I found online and it looks good. But I may have to punk out the felted bag and go black with needle felted skull or do I go mommy and needle felt a ladybug???? Can you tell I need and excuse to needle felt?