Today’s post is a two-fer: a yarn review and a new pattern that I have released! A few months ago I was offered the opportunity to knit something out of Manos del Uruguay’s super squishy Alegria Grande. Alegria Grande is a worsted-weight plied dyed in Manos del Uruguay’s signature dying methods including their new space… Continue reading New Design: (Con)Sequential, Manos del Uruguay Alegria Grande
Welcome to Episode 301! Thank you for all your kind messages last week. I start this week with tea, answers to a few of your questions and then head into knits and spins. Finally I talk about a new app that I’m enjoying, DuelGood, and about a craft challenge you can enter for a chance… Continue reading Episode 301: Feeling Crafty
Welcome to Episode 300! Lots to talk about this week and stay tuned until the end for the giveaway! Sipping: Friday Afternoon Tea, Black Cat Knitting: Finished: Woollsia by Ambah on Etsy, Zen Yarn Garden Nightshade Fingering in Infusion In progress: Socks for Dad, Berroco Comfort Sock In progress: New design by me, Manos del… Continue reading Episode 300: Celebration!
Welcome to Episode 299! This week I’ve got a small finish, and some new starts to share. I hope you have a wonderful week! Sipping: Tea Market, Spice Cake Knitting: Finished: Daniel’s Brioche Hat by Laura Chau, Cascade Heritage in Burgundy In progress: Socks for Dad, Berroco Comfort Sock In progress: Woollsia by Ambah on… Continue reading Episode 299, Bits & Piece
Welcome to Episode 298! This past week was quite productive, but unfortunately the bulk of the work I did was on a sample I can’t share. But I did get a few stitches in on things I can share, and I’m about to pick up new things this week! Sipping: Tea Runners, Nirvana Knitting: Finished:… Continue reading Episode 298: Secret Samples
Welcome to Episode 297! This week went better and I have lots of finishes to share. My needles are almost empty, but I have tons I need to cast on! I hope you’re having a good week. Sipping: Harney & Sons, Cranberry Autumn Knitting: Finished: Wish you Were Here by the Kitchen Sink Shop, Moonrover… Continue reading Episode 297: Big Finishes
Welcome to Episode 296! This week was kind of a downer and I don’t have a ton to show you, so I’ve brought some new things that have arrived that I hope to cast on in October. I hope you have a great week ahead! Sipping: Tea Time Scottsdale, French Spice Knitting: Finished: Harry Potter… Continue reading Episode 296: It’s been a week.
Welcome to Episode 295! This week is full of WIPs. It’s been kind of a crazy day (2 days?) but I share what I’ve been working on Sipping: Starbucks Iced Green Tea Knitting: In progress: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Scarf by Lauren Kent for Roxy, Berocco Ultra Wool Fine in Sour Cherry… Continue reading Episode 295: What a cluster!
Welcome to Episode 294! This week I have a whole slew of new cast-ons, one finish and two spins. There’s lots to show and share. I hope you have a wonderful week! Sipping: Celestial Seasonings – Sweet Harvest Pumpkin Knitting: Finished: Vanilla socks for Miles, Comfort Sockenwolle in Planetary In progress: Elfe by Astrid Schramm,… Continue reading Episode 294: It’s knitting season!
Welcome to Episode 293! This week’s title came out of a conversation with Wes. He asked how I picked my titles and I told him usually I say something silly or stupid and VOILA a title. This week I’ve got three FO’s, some WIPs and I talk about some of my next cast-ons. Sipping: Hettie’s… Continue reading Episode 293: I didn’t say anything stupid.
