1. New LYS. This past weekend I went over to YarnSocial – the newest yarn store in Kansas City. My friend Christine of Treasure Goddess Yarn, was hosting a trunk show. The shop is super cute with two main rooms. The first is full of gorgeous yarns, floor to ceiling. I’m really impressed at the… Continue reading Friday Five
Welcome to Episode 209! I have a few WIPs to share today along with a spin, and a knit fail. I forgot to mention that the Gift KCAL is still going! Tea: Stash Tea, Licorice Spice Knitting: In progress: Canyonlands Shawl by Nim Teasdale, my handspun In progress: Socks in Nomadic Yarns Brit Sock in… Continue reading Episode 209: #knitfail
1. FO Alert. I finished a knit this week! Tragically, when we left on our trip to L.A. last month, I didn’t pack enough knitting. Wes accused me of planning it that way, but I actually left a project at home accidentally. What’s a girl to do but engage in a little yarn tourism? I… Continue reading Friday Five: Flamingo
Welcome to Episode 208! It’s been so long since I recorded I didn’t even remember what number we were on! I hope you’ve had a lovely end of November, and your December is off to a magical start. I have lots of knitting and spinning to share with you today, and info about KCALs and… Continue reading Episode 208: Channeling my inner flamingo.
I got off track with traveling last week, but this week I’m back and have lots to share! 1. NaKniSweMo Completed! You won’t be seeing this sweater on the blog anymore because it’s done. I worked on it on the way out California and finished before we headed home. I LOVE this sweater. I still… Continue reading Friday Five
1. NaKniSweMo: NaKniSweMo is progressing nicely! On Thursday night I finished the body of my cardigan and I’m at over 40K stitches, so once I complete the sleeves I should be at 50K stitches! So far I’m loving this yarn to bits – it’s soft and squishy to knit up and the colorway, especially knit… Continue reading Friday Five
Welcome to Episode 207! This week I show off my newest design – Bubble Tea. I also made good progress on my NaKniSweMo Waits sweater and finished off some more socks for Roxy. The Giftalong has started, and we’re down to the last few weeks of the Brown Sheep Fall Sweater KCAL. Tea: Sample from… Continue reading Episode 207: Where’s my tea?
1. Bubble Tea. I’m excited to announce that I launched a new pattern this week! Bubble Tea is an all-over cabled blanket that’s perfect for a baby or for a fun throw for your couch. Knit up in 5 skeins of Brown Sheep Stratosphere (Superwash DK yarn), it’s the perfect size for a little one… Continue reading Friday Five
Welcome to Episode 206! This week I kicked off NaKniSweMo and finished off some more gifts for the kids. I announce the start of the Giftalong and the continuation of the Brown Sheep Fall Sweater KCAL. Thanks for joining me today! Tea: Tea Market, Spice Cake Knitting: Finished: Noro Striped Scarf by Jared Flood, various… Continue reading Episode 206: NaKniSweMo
1. NaKniSweMo: Do you NaKniSweMo? I’ve talked about this madness in years past where I try and knit a sweater of 50,000 stitches (or more!) in the month of November. This year I’m no less mad than before, so I’m going to be knitting the Waits by Bristol Ivy in my yummy Lamby Toes Sweet… Continue reading Friday Five.
