Pick a Pattern – Ravelry Shawls

Haruni by Emily Ross  Gamayun Bird by Natalia Sha
© Emily Ross
© ledi-N

Haruni by Emily Ross

  • Yarn weight – Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi) [Information on yarn weights]
  • Needle size – US 4 – 3.5 mm
  • Yardage – 480 yards (439 m)

Gamayun Bird by Natalia Sha

  • Yarn weight – Lace / 2 ply [Information on yarn weights]
  • Needle size – US 4 – 3.5 mm/US 10½ – 6.5 mm
  • Hook size – 3.5 mm (E)
  • Yardage – 711 – 820 yards (650 – 750 m)

Voting

Voting will close at around 3 PM Eastern on: 15 Aug

Episode #27 – How Cliche

Opening

PixeKnits –Ravelry, Twitter and Pinterest

Pixie_Knits – Plurk

Pixie91075 – Google+

Welcome

Heliveswwjd – Virginia

Birthdays

nj2 – Nancy

MaryBeth143 – Mary Beth

Question of the week

What would you like to know about me?

The Knitting Game

With 100% of the vote, I will include free Ravelry patterns from my library!

Round 1

Haruni by Emily Ross  Gamayun Bird by Natalia Sha

© Emily Ross

© ledi-N

Haruni by Emily Ross

  • Yarn weight – Fingering / 4 ply (14 wpi) [Information on yarn weights]
  • Needle size – US 4 – 3.5 mm
  • Yardage – 480 yards (439 m)

Gamayun Bird by Natalia Sha

  • Yarn weight – Lace / 2 ply [Information on yarn weights]
  • Needle size – US 4 – 3.5 mm/US 10½ – 6.5 mm
  • Hook size – 3.5 mm (E)
  • Yardage – 711 – 820 yards (650 – 750 m)

Voting

Voting will close at around 3 PM Eastern on: 15 Aug

Updates

Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders Knitting Game Update

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

The Other Stuff

Knitting

A washcloth here and there

Spinning

Stash Expansion

Tri-dye club: Gale’s Art

On the Bobbin

Into the Whirled English Shetland in the Kimuro colorway

Other Stuff

Call for Indy Dyers!

Guild Art Sculpture – Finished pieces

Storm recovery – an update

The Knitting game and Other Stuff #26: Wingin’ It

 

Opening

PixeKnits – Pinterest, Twitter and Ravelry

Pixie_Knits – Plurk

Pixie91075 – Google+

The Knitting Game

Would you like to see me use patterns saved in my Ravelry library?

Updates

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders Knitting Game Update:

Spinning

The Painted Tiger Bamboo

Spunky Eclectic Portuguese Merino

The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #25: OMG, That Was Fast – NOT


Opening

PixeKnits – Twitter and Ravelry

Pixie_Knits – Plurk

Pixie91075 – Google+

Welcome

knittinglady54 – Gwyn

Birthdays

Akamillie – Emily

wenmig                – Wendy

Blog/Vlog of the Week

Dog House Yarns and More my LYS’s blog

Question of the Week

Picker, flicker or thrower?

Thank Yous

Lesley of the Knit Girllls

The Knitting Game

Not just for choosing patterns anymore!

Vote

Round 4 Winner:

Woolgatherings Handspun Wool/Silk paired with Louisa Harding Grace Hand-dyed (52%)

Updates

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

The Other Stuff

Spinning

On the Bobbin

Into the Whirled English Shetland in the Kimuro colorway

In a Hank

Gale’s Art Alpaca/Silk

Other Stuff

Storm recovery – an update

 

 

Pick a Yarn Round 4 – Petal Shawlette

A Tree Hugger’s Wife – Neptune Handspun Summer Orchid paired with Louisa Harding Grace Silk & Wool

The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #24:


Opening

PixeKnits – Twitter and Ravelry

Pixie_Knits – Plurk

Pixie91075 – Google+

Welcome

Lehcarstl – Rachel

Pania – Joanne

Birthdays

Missdameaner – Marge (AKA Maggie)

bettinag1 – bettina

Blog/Vlog of the Week

Nana’s Cookie Jar by Elin

Question of the Week

Do you have a set rhythm or set time for your crafting?

The Knitting Game

Not just for choosing patterns anymore!

Vote

Round 3 Winner:

A Tree Hugger’s Wife Neptune 61.76%

 

Round 4 Yarn Choice:

 

A Tree Hugger’s Wife – Neptune Handspun Summer Orchid paired with Louisa Harding Grace Silk & Wool

Updates

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

The Other Stuff

Knitting

It’s a washcloth – lily Sugar n’ Cream, US 6 HiyaHiya Sharps

Spinning

On the Bobbin

Into the Whirled English Shetland in the Kimuro colorway

In a Hank

Hobbledehoy Lady Bug Picnic batts, 204 yards, 12 WPI

Events

Who: TCCOC

What: 4th Anniversary Community Cookout

When: Saturday July 21, 2011 from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm.

Where:  The John Young Center, 119 D St NW, Washington, DC 20001

**Special thanks to Red Aster Foods, a commercial kitchen in Fredericksburg, for the kitchen space used to prepare the food for our community cookout.

Other Stuff

Storm recovery – an update

Shampoo

 

Pick a Yarn Round 3 – Petal Shawlette

A Tree Hugger’s Wife – Neptune Another Crafty Girl – Lagoon

Voting will close 15 July 2012

The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #23: Not So Cute


PixeKnits – Twitter and Ravelry

Pixie_Knits – Plurk

Pixie91075 – Google+

Welcome

Maevie – Linda

Kelleyjogirl – Kelley

Birthdays

CrankinCreations – EL

Knittinwolf – Dawn

Yarnyaker – Janie

Purplehayes – Susan

Fat Head – Trent (My baby – turns 14 on Friday)

Blog/Vlog of the Week

Dramatic Knits with Steve and Callie

The Knitting Game

Not just for choosing patterns anymore!

Vote

Round 2 Winner:

A Tree Hugger’s Wife Neptune 68%

Round 3 Yarn Choice:

A Tree Hugger’s Wife Neptune or Another Crafty Girl

A Tree Hugger’s Wife – Neptune Another Crafty Girl – Lagoon

Voting will close 15 July 2012

Updates

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

The Other Stuff

Spinning

Gale’s Art natural silk/alpaca

Sewing

New fabric

Mood – 2.5 yards burgundy Jersey and 1.5 yards mint Jersey

New Couture

Birthday Dress – Simplicity 1810, view B, April Johnston Project Runway fabric collection from Jo Ann

Other Stuff

Storm recovery – an update

 

 

 

The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #22: Happy Birthday

Opening

PixeKnits – Twitter and Ravelry

Pixie_Knits – Plurk

Pixie91075 – Google+

Welcome

Allthatcakeknit – Dorothy

Lpstarr – Laurie

Loop – Steph

Birthdays

Shannanusar – Shannan

Pumpkin (not a group member) – Beth

Blog/Vlog of the Week

A Twisted Stitcher by Emma Jaeger

Question of the Week

When are you starting your holiday craft projects?

The Knitting Game

Not just for choosing patterns anymore!

Vote

Round 1 Winner:

A Tree Hugger’s Wife Neptune 59%

Round 2 Yarn Choice:

A Tree Hugger’s Wife – Neptune Gale’s Art – Grapevine

Voting will close 8 July 2012

Updates

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

Knit-a-Long

Prizes

Holda from Spirit Trail Fiberworks, Stitch Markers from Hide and Sheep, and a project bag

Winner

KnittingMaryB

The Other Stuff

Spinning

Plying the Rose Petal Loop! Batt

New Stuff

Spunky Eclectic Field of Dreams Shetland

TriDye shipment by Fiber Charmer – Aurora. Sky BFL/Tussah Silk and Rising Sun 100% Firedstar

Other Stuff

Storm recovery

Pick a Yarn Round 2 – Petal Shawlette

A Tree Hugger’s Wife – Neptune Gale’s Art – Grapevine