The Knitting Game and Other Stuff Episode #21: Changing It Up

 


Opening


PixeKnits – Ravelry

Pixie_Knits – Plurk

Pixie91075 – Google+

Welcome

kay116 – Kathy

Birthdays

SandraRum – Sandra, June 24

Blog/Vlog of the Week

Fitknitchick by Tamara

Question of the Week

What’s your favorite fiber?


The Knitting Game


Not just for choosing patterns anymore!

Vote

A Tree Hugger’s Wife Twinkle Sock Handspun, beaded Little Fish

Voting will close 1 July 2012

Updates

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

Knit-a-Long

The KAL started on 2 May. The deadline for submission will be Sat, June 30 at 11:59 PM. Post Cast-on/Bind-off pictures to the thread on the message board with the following information:

  • Cast-on Date
  • Bind-off Date
  • Yarn Used
  • Needles Used

Prizes

Yarn and Stitch Markers


The Other Stuff


Spinning

Plying the Rose Petal Loop! Batt

Sewing

New project bag

Hiking

Hit the Shenandoah

Pick a Yarn Round 1 – Petal Shawlette

 A Tree Hugger’s Wife Twinkle Sock  Handspun, beaded Little Fish
   

The Knitting Game and Other Stuff Episode #20: Happy Father’s Day


Welcome


Social Media Sites

PixeKnits: Ravelry

Pixie_Knits: Plurk

Pixie91075: Google+

Shout outs, Thank Yous, and Admin notes

New group member:

  • Chanala  Hannah
  • Knitterbynature  Lakshmi

Happy Upcoming Birthdays:

  • dakotatwilight    Sabrina
  • SandraRum       Sandra

Blog/Vlog/Podcast of the Week

Custom Style by Brooke – “When off the rack just isn’t you”

Question of the Week

Do you have any summer vacation plans?


The Knitting Game


An explanation of The Knitting Game can be found here on the blog or on our Ravlery Group.

Featured Book

  Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders

by Judith Durant (Editor)

Paperback

Storey Publishing, LLC

published in November 2010

Patterns

Round 4

Petal Shawlette by Bonnie Evans  and the Swan Shawl by Rebecca Hatcher

Winner: Petal Shawlette with 73% of the vote!

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Project Page

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

Project Page

Knit. Sock. Love. Knit-along

  • Post Cast-on/Bind-off pictures to the thread on the message board with the following information:

o Cast-on Date

o Bind-off Date

o Yarn Used

o Needles Used

  • Prizes will be awarded for the first FO to be posted and drawings for a few other prizes to be determined. (If you would like to donate something to be given away, please PM me on Ravelry)

The KAL started on 2 May. The deadline for submission will be Tue, June 12 at 11:59 PM.

Play Along at Home

What books are in your library too? Let me know here.


The Other Stuff


Spinning

On the bobbin

  • Hobbledyhoy:  Ladybug Picnic

Sewing

  • Cut out and finished some PJ pants
  • More to come.  Many Projects on the horizon.

Pick a Pattern: Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders – Round 4

Petal Shawlette by Bonnie Evans Swan Shawl by Rebecca Hatcher
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Voting

The Knitting Game and Other Stuff Episode #19: Yarn-cation


Welcome


Social Media Sites

PixeKnits: Ravelry

Pixie_Knits: Plurk

Pixie91075: Google+

Shout outs, Thank Yous, and Admin notes

New group member:

  • stealthDragon Sam
  • Rrroxanne Moïra
  • bettinag1 bettina
  • JRouton Julie
  • Bizenurse Cassandra
  • DramaticKnits Steven

Happy Upcoming Birthdays:

  • jennyhice56 Jenny Hice
  • bianca13 Blanche
  • RethaKnitsAlot Retha
  • shmopi Victoria
  • wellwoman Isobel
  • JRouton Julie

Question of the Week

What’s on your summer knitting schedule?


The Knitting Game


An explanation of The Knitting Game can be found here on the blog or on our Ravlery Group.

Featured Book

clip_image001 Sock Yarn One Skein Wondersby Judith Durant (Editor)PaperbackStorey Publishing, LLC

published in November 2010

Patterns

Round 3

Winner: Swan Shawl with 56% of the vote

Round 4

Petal Shawlette by Bonnie Evans Swan Shawl by Rebecca Hatcher
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Voting

Voting will close at 3 PM Eastern, 17 June 2012

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Project Page

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

Project Page

Knit. Sock. Love. Knit-along

· Post Cast-on/Bind-off pictures to the thread on the message board with the following information:

o Cast-on Date

o Bind-off Date

o Yarn Used

o Needles Used

· Prizes will be awarded for the first FO to be posted and drawings for a few other prizes to be determined. (If you would like to donate something to be given away, please PM me on Ravelry)

The KAL started on 2 May. The deadline for submission will be Saturday, June 30at 11:59 PM.

Play Along at Home

What books are in your library too? Let me know here.


The Other Stuff


Knitting

WIPs

My Morning Sky Socks

Bainbridge to Seattle Socks

Baby Jacket

Stash Expansions

Needles:

Hiya Hiya Sharps US 2 and 6

Yarn:

Church Mouse Yarns and Tea:

  • Casscade Heritage sock yarn (Seattle Blues)
  • Capricious Cowl Kit including 2 skeins of Rowan Kidsilk Haze

So Much Yarn:

Star Castle Fiber Mill 100% Alpaca x2

Seaside Yarns:

A Tree Hugger’s Wife Yarns Twinkle Sock, Neptune

Spinning

On the bobbin

Frabjous Fibers: Opulence Blend in the Chromatophobia Red

Loop Bull’s Eye Bump: Rose Petals

Hobbledyhoy: Ladybug Picinic

Stash Expansions

Seaside Yarns: A Tree Hugger’s Wife Yarns Kettle dyed Merino

Try Dye Fiber Club: Knitty and Color: Dokkalfur (Merino/Bamboo/Silk; 50/25/25)

Painted Tiger Fiber Club: Eventide (BFL/Silk; 75/25)

Spunky Eclectic Club: Big Bang (BFL)

Loop Fiber Studios: Kaleidoscope Eyes (Merino/Nylon/Angelina) AND Spontaneous Spinning Cloud sample Nebula (Merino, Bamboo, Tussah silk, Angelina)

The Knitting Game and Other Stuff Episode #18: Bon Voyage


Welcome


Social Media Sites

PixeKnits:  Ravelry
Pixie_Knits: Plurk
Pixie91075: Google+

Shout outs, Thank Yous, and Admin notes

New group member:

  • HazelbrookKnits: Annie

Happy Upcoming Birthdays:

  • RethaKnitsAlot: Retha
  • Shmopi: Victoria
  • jennyhice56:  Jenny

Blog/Vlog/Podcast of the Week

Sew, Mama, Sew

Question of the Week

Vacation knitting, how much and what type of projects do you pack?


The Knitting Game


An explanation of The Knitting Game can be found here on the blog or on our Ravlery Group.

Featured Book

  Sock Yarn One Skein Wondersby Judith Durant (Editor)PaperbackStorey Publishing, LLCpublished in November 2010

Patterns

Round 2

Winner: Swan Shawl

Round 3

Clover Honey Shawlette by Hannah Six Swan Shawl by Rebecca Hatcher
   

Voting

Voting will close at 3 PM Eastern, 30 May 2012

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Project Page

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

Project Page

Knit. Sock. Love. Knit-along

  • Post Cast-on/Bind-off pictures to the thread on the message board with the following information:
    • Cast-on Date
    • Bind-off Date
    • Yarn Used
    • Needles Used
    • Prizes will be awarded for the first FO to be posted and drawings for a few other prizes to be determined.  (If you would like to donate something to be given away, please PM me on Ravelry)

The KAL started on 2 May. The deadline for submission will be Tue, June 26 at 11:59 PM.

Play Along at Home

What books are in your library too? Let me know here.


The Other Stuff


Knitting

Worked on designing the “My Morning Sky” Sock

Spinning

On the bobbin

  • Frabjous Fibers: Opulence Blend in the Chromatophobia Red
  • Loop Bull’s Eye Bump: Rose Petals

Sewing

  • Finished a blouse
  • Cut out and finished a pair of pants

Hiking and Fitness

Not happy with my progress or performance this week…

  • Fight Like a Girl: Mixed up the combos
  • Personal Training: My triceps are KILLING me
  • Cardio – even on Sunday

Giving

  • Still looking for cookbook recipes.

Pick a Pattern: Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders Round 3

Clover Honey Shawlette by Hannah Six Swan Shawl by Rebecca Hatcher
   

The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #17: Now We’re Cookin’


Welcome


Social Media Sites

PixeKnits: Ravelry

Pixie_Knits: Plurk

Pixie91075: Google+

Shout outs, Thank Yous, and Admin notes

New group member:

    • BeardieLove    Julie
    • flancers           Jackie
    • carol5800
    • wellwoman      Isobel
    • dchu5457        Dorothy
    • SandraRum     Sandra

>Happy Upcoming Birthdays:

    • MayaMoonie   Maya

Blog/Vlog/Podcast of the Week

Hot Pink Socks (http://hotpinksocksreviews.blogspot.com/) by Stephanie

Question of the Week

How do you organize your knitting work load?


The Knitting Game


An explanation of The Knitting Game can be found here on the blog or on our Ravlery Group.

Featured Book

1 skein sock wonders Sock Yarn One Skein Wondersby Judith Durant (Editor)PaperbackStorey Publishing, LLC

published in November 2010

Patterns

Round 1

Winner: Swan Shawl

Round 2

The Celeste Shawl by René E. Wells Swan Shawl by Rebecca Hatcher
Swan Shawl

Voting

Voting will close at 3 PM Eastern, 23 May 2012

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Project Page

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

Project Page

Knit. Sock. Love. Knit-along

  • Post Cast-on/Bind-off pictures to the thread on the message board with the following information:

o Cast-on Date

o Bind-off Date

o Yarn Used

o Needles Used

  • Prizes will be awarded for the first FO to be posted and drawings for a few other prizes to be determined. (If you would like to donate something to be given away, please PM me on Ravelry)

The KAL started on 2 May. The deadline for submission will be Tue, June 12 at 11:59 PM.

Play Along at Home

What books are in your library too? Let me know here.


The Other Stuff


Knitting

Stash Expansions

Books:

  • Knitting Off the Axis: Projects and Techniques for Sideways Knitting by Mathew Gnagy
  • Knitted Lace: A Collection of Favorite Designs from Interweave Knitted Lace: A Collection of Favorite Designs from Interweave by Anne Merrow
  • 400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns 400 Knitting Stitches: A Complete Dictionary of Essential Stitch Patterns published by Potter Craft
  • Knitting Little Luxuries Knitting Little Luxuries by Louisa Harding
  • Around the World in Knitted Socks: 26 Inspired Designs Around the World in Knitted Socks: 26 Inspired Designs by Stephanie van der Linden
  • New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist by Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre

Needles:

  • Knitter’s Pride Dreamz 32″ Circular Needle size US 1.5/2.5mm
  • Knit Picks Interchangeable Wood Needle Tips US 6 (4.0mm) / US 8 (5.0mm)

Spinning

On the bobbin
  • Frabjous Fibers: Opulence Blend in the Chromatophobia Red
  • Loop Bull’s Eye Bump: Rose Petals

Sewing

  • Cut out and almost finished a blouse

Hiking and Fitness

Not happy with my progress or performance this week…

  • Fight Like a Girl: learned to use forward push kicks with the trainer holding the mitts
  • Personal Training: Better this week, everything was timed.
  • Cardio

Giving

Want to help without spending a dime? Contribute to our cookbook.

Pick a Pattern: Sock Yarn One Skein Wonders – Round 2

The Celeste Shawl by René E. Wells Swan Shawl by Rebecca Hatcher
Swan Shawl

The Knitting Game and Other Stuff #16: MDSWF Wrap-up Extravaganza


Welcome


Social Media Sites

PixeKnits on Twitter, Pinterest and Ravelry,
Pixie_Knits: Plurk
Pixie91075 Google+

Shout outs, Thank Yous, and Admin notes

New group member:

  • icyknitter
  • Mandymosey Amanda
  • CoggieTM KaRi
  • sunsetknitter Heather

Blog/Vlog/Podcast of the Week

Creature Comforts by EZ

Question of the Week

When and if you were to go to a fiber festival is there anything particular you try and pick up or try out?


The Knitting Game


An explanation of The Knitting Game can be found here on the blog or on our Ravlery Group.

Featured Book

1 skein sock wonders Sock Yarn One Skein Wondersby Judith Durant (Editor)PaperbackStorey Publishing, LLCpublished in November 2010

Patterns

Round 1
Wisteria Arbor Shawl by Carla Kisielnicki Swan Shawl by Rebecca Hatcher
wysteria shawl Swan Shawl

Voting

Sensual Knits Knitting Game Update

Project Page

Knit.Sock.Love. Knitting Game Update

Project Page

  • Needle Question: What size are you going to use?
Knit. Sock. Love. Knit-along
  • Post Cast-on/Bind-off pictures to the thread on the message board with the following information:

o Cast-on Date

o Bind-off Date

o Yarn Used

o Needles Used

  • Prizes will be awarded for the first FO to be posted and drawings for a few other prizes to be determined. (If you would like to donate something to be given away, please PM me on Ravelry)

The KAL started on 2 May. The deadline for submission will be Tue, June 12 at 11:59 PM.

Play Along at Home

What books are in your library too? Let me know here.


The Other Stuff


Knitting

Stash Expansions
  • Yarn:

o GnomeAcres: Maleficent, 462 yards, 80/20 superwash merino & nylon sock fingering yarn

o Dyeabolical: I love Rock N’ Roll, 400 yards, 80/20 superwash merino & nylon sock fingering yarn – BeaGin Designs Stitch Markers

o Gale’s Art: Grapevine, 437 yards, 50/50 superwash merino/silk sock fingering yarn

o Spirit Trail Fiber Works: Dance the Orange, 295 yards, 80% lambswool / 10% cashmere / 10% angora worsted weight

  • Tools:

o Signature needles

o Jordana Paige bag

  • Books:

o Around the Worlds in Knitted Socks

o Knitting in America

Spinning

On the bobbin
  • Frabjous Fibers: Opulence Blend in the Chromatophobia Red
In A Hank
  • 4 oz. of Sweet Grass Wools Targhee Mountain Top in the Kimo colorway
Stash Expansions
  • Gale’s Art: Naked, 4 oz. 70/30 alpaca/silk

o Trindle

o Alpaca blend

  • Into the Whirled

o Queen of France: 4 oz. Targhee

o Kimuro: 4 oz. English Shetland

  • Loop:

o Bull’s Eye Bump: Sand dollar, 4.5 oz

o Bull’s Eye Bump: Rose Petals , 5.2 oz

  • HobbledeHoy

o Ladybug Picnic Batts: 3.8 oz.

Yam Art Studio: Natural Finn, Angalina sparkles

Hiking and Fitness

Not happy with my progress or performance this week…

  • Fight Like a Girl: Jabs and crosses, hooks and upper-cuts, elbows and knees, forward pushes and forward kicks.
  • Personal Training: Endless sit-ups, get ups and pull ups.
  • Cardio

Events

Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Fun

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Deb Robson at the beginning of class

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Merino Sheep – look at that nose!

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Leicester Longwool from Colonial Williamsburg

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Deb Robson and me after class

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The Knit Girllls meet a Fan Girl!

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And Diane is absolutely wonderful!

Fredericksburg Spinners and Weavers Guild Spin-in

When: Saturday, May 12th@ 10

Where: Guild Studio space at Liberty Town Arts Workshop