Saturday, December 31, 2011

Episode 36: The Yarn Diet is Coming!




Saturday,  December 31,  2011

FO's

Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloths - My Project Page #3 - 95 yards

WIPS

Citron - My Project Page - 51 yards

Magrathea - My Project Page - 106 yards

Stinky Pink - My Project Page - No Progress

Bacardi Pattern - Bacardi - KAL - My Project Page - No progress

Sock Yarn Blanket Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

Modified Lady Eleanor Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

More Basic Socks - My Project Page - No Progress

Sofa Saver - My Project Page - No progress

Multnomah - My Project Page - No progress

Loopy Triangle Project Page - No progress

Knit Your Stash Challenge - October 8 - December 31, 2011 - Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011

Total Yardage this week: 252 yards

Knitted: 252 yards
Charity Bonus: 0 yards
Destashed: 0 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 0 yards
New yarn to stash: 0 yards

Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 9,314

Knitted: 6,499 yards
Charity Bonus: 146 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 2,243.45 yards
New yarn to stash: Too many to count

Spinning

Yarn Hollow - BFL & Tussah Silk Top - My Stash Page

Blue Moon Fiber Arts - Polwarth - My Stash Page

Knit-A-Longs

Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long - Starts November 1 - January 31, 2012

Patterns by Valerie
I will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet - tag projects with blooming-mittens-kal-2011

Magrathea KAL - Starts December 1 - January 3, 2012 - tag projects with kb-magrathea-kal

Stash Enhancements

Dyeabolical

Jimmy Beans Wool - Lorna's Laces Solemate

Desert Vista Dyeworks
Miscellaneous Stuff

Cafe Press - Shop

Ravelry Group for the Podcast: Knitting Blooms

Knit-topia Retreat - April 12 - 22, 2012

Ravelry Group for Knitting Retreat: Knit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Friday, December 23, 2011

Episode 35: Still working on Christmas Knitting




Friday,  December 23,  2011

FO's

Basic Lined Hat #1 - My Project Page -

Basic Lined Hat #2 - My Project Page - 156.5 yards

Felted Clogs - My Project Page - 668 yards

Felted Clogs - My Project Page - 478 yards

Cloudlover - Polwarth Top - My Stash Page

WIPS

Stinky Pink - My Project Page - No Progress

Bacardi Pattern - Bacardi - KAL - My Project Page - No progress

Citron - My Project Page - No Progress

Magrathea - My Project Page - No Progress

Sock Yarn Blanket Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

Modified Lady Eleanor Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

More Basic Socks - My Project Page - No Progress

Sofa Saver - My Project Page - No progress

Multnomah - My Project Page - No progress

Loopy Triangle Project Page - No progress

Knit Your Stash Challenge - October 8 - December 31, 2011 - Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011

Total Yardage this week: 1,302.5 yards

Knitted: 1,543.6 yards
Charity Bonus: 0 yards
Destashed: 0 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 0 yards
New yarn to stash: 0 yards

Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 9,062.05

Knitted: 6,247.05 yards
Charity Bonus: 146 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 2,243.45 yards
New yarn to stash: Too many to count

Spinning

Yarn Hollow - BFL & Tussah Silk Top - My Stash Page - No progress this week

Knit-A-Longs

Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long - Starts November 1 - January 31, 2012

Patterns by Valerie
I will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet - tag projects with blooming-mittens-kal-2011

Magrathea KAL - Starts December 1 - January 3, 2012 - tag projects with kb-magrathea-kal

Miscellaneous Stuff

Cafe Press - Shop

Ravelry Group for the Podcast: Knitting Blooms

Knit-topia Retreat - April 12 - 22, 2012

Ravelry Group for Knitting Retreat: Knit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Episode 34: The Cold That Won't Leave



Saturday,  December 17,  2011

FO's

None this week

WIPS

Stinky Pink - My Project Page - 30.5 yards

Bacardi Pattern - Bacardi - KAL - My Project Page - No progress

Citron - My Project Page - 65 yards

Magrathea - My Project Page - 181.22 yards

Basic Lined Hat #1 - My Project Page - 191.4 yards

Basic Lined Hat #2 - My Project Page - 142.5 yards

Sock Yarn Blanket Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

Modified Lady Eleanor Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

More Basic Socks - My Project Page - No Progress

Sofa Saver - My Project Page - No progress

Multnomah - My Project Page - No progress

Loopy Triangle Project Page - No progress

Knit Your Stash Challenge - October 8 - December 31, 2011 - Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011

Total Yardage this week: 610.55 yards

Knitted: 610.55 yards
Charity Bonus: 0 yards
Destashed: 0 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 0 yards
New yarn to stash: 0 yards

Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 7,759.65

Knitted: 4,944.65 yards
Charity Bonus: 146 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 2,243.45 yards
New yarn to stash: Too many to count

Spinning

Yarn Hollow - BFL & Tussah Silk Top - My Stash Page - No progress this week

Cloudlover - Polwarth Top - My Stash Page

Knit-A-Longs

Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long - Starts November 1 - January 31, 2012

Patterns by Valerie
I will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet - tag projects with blooming-mittens-kal-2011

Magrathea KAL - Starts December 1 - January 3, 2012 - tag projects with kb-magrathea-kal

Miscellaneous Stuff

Fluffy Fibers Blog and the Audio Podcast - The French Podcast in English

2 Knit Lit Chicks

Knit Handy iPhone App

Cafe Press - Shop

Ravelry Group for the PodcastKnitting Blooms

Knit-topia Retreat - April 12 - 22, 2012
Donations Received this week for Knit-topia 2012

Ravelry Group for Knitting RetreatKnit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Episode 33: Sick Again!



Saturday,  December 10,  2011

FO's

Felted Clogs - My project Page #24 - 237.5 yards

Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth - My Project Page #2 - 70 yards

WIPS

Stinky Pink - My Project Page -

Bacardi Pattern - Bacardi - KAL - My Project Page - No progress

Citron - My Project Page - No progress

Magrathea - My Project Page -

Sock Yarn Blanket Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

Modified Lady Eleanor Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

More Basic Socks - My Project Page - No Progress

Sofa Saver - My Project Page - No progress

Multnomah - My Project Page - No progress

Loopy Triangle Project Page - No progress

Knit Your Stash Challenge - October 8 - December 31, 2011 - Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011

Total Yardage this week: 307.5 yards

Knitted: 307.5 yards
Charity Bonus: 0 yards
Destashed: 0 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 0 yards
New yarn to stash: 0 yards

Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 7149.09

Knitted: 4,334.1 yards
Charity Bonus: 146 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 2,243.45 yards
New yarn to stash: Too many to count

Spinning

Yarn Hollow - BFL & Tussah Silk Top - My Stash Page - No progress this week

Knit-A-Longs

Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long - Starts November 1 - January 31, 2012

Patterns by Valerie
I will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet - tag projects with blooming-mittens-kal-2011

Magrathea KAL - Starts December 1 - January 3, 2012 - tag projects with kb-magrathea-kal



Miscellaneous Stuff

Cafe Press - Shop

Ravelry Group for the PodcastKnitting Blooms

Knit-topia Retreat - April 12 - 22, 2012
Donations Received this week for Knit-topia 2012

Ravelry Group for Knitting RetreatKnit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Episode 32: There was knitting




Saturday,  December 3,  2011

FO's

Felted Clogs - My Project Page #22 - 475 yards

Felted Clogs - My project Page #23 - 475 yards

Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth - My Project Page #1 - 95 yards

Basic Socks - My Project Page - 12.25 yards

WIPS

Stinky Pink - My Project Page - 24.5 yards

Bacardi Pattern - Bacardi - KAL - My Project Page - 49.8 yards

Citron - My Project Page - 30 yards

Felted Clogs - My project Page #24 - 237.5

Advent shawl - My Project Page - 57.4 yards

Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth - My Project Page #2 - 25.125 yards

Magrathea - My Project Page - Not started

Sock Yarn Blanket Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

Modified Lady Eleanor Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

More Basic Socks - My Project Page - No Progress

Sofa Saver - My Project Page - No progress

Multnomah - My Project Page - No progress

Loopy Triangle Project Page - No progress

Knit Your Stash Challenge - Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011

Total Yardage this week: 1,481.55

Knitted: 1,481.55 yards
Charity Bonus: 0 yards
Destashed: 0 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 0 yards
New yarn to stash: 0 yards

Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 6,841.59

Knitted: 4,026.6 yards
Charity Bonus: 146 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 2,243.45 yards
New yarn to stash: Too many to count

Spinning

Yarn Hollow - BFL & Tussah Silk Top - My Stash Page

Spin-A-Long - Rainlover Knits Group on Ravelry - Rainlover Knits Podcast

Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long - Starting November 1 - January 31, 2012
Patterns by Valerie
I will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet

Miscellaneous Stuff

Yarn U - iPhone App

Cafe Press - Shop

Ravelry Group for the PodcastKnitting Blooms

Knit-topia Retreat - April 12 - 22, 2012
Donations Received this week for Knit-topia 2012

Ravelry Group for Knitting RetreatKnit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Episode 31: Stressful Knitting





Saturday,  November 26,  2011

FO's

Simple Double Crochet Blanket - My Project Page - 153.1 yards

WIPS

Basic Socks - My Project Page - 14.45 yards

Stinky Pink - My Project Page - 45 yards

Sock Yarn Blanket Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

Modified Lady Eleanor Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

More Basic Socks - My Project Page - No Progress

Bacardi PatternBacardi - KAL - My Project Page - No Progress

Sofa Saver - My Project Page - No progress

Citron - My Project Page - No progress

Multnomah - My Project Page - No progress

Loopy Triangle Project Page - No progress

Secret KFH - Nov 2011 #2 - 821 yards

Knit Your Stash Challenge - Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011

Total Yardage this week: 212.55

Knitted: 212.55 yards
Charity Bonus: 10 yards
Destashed: 0 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 821 yards
New yarn to stash: 0 yards

Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 5,360.04

Knitted: 2,545.05 yards
Charity Bonus: 146 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 2,243.45 yards
New yarn to stash: Too many to count

Spinning

Yarn Hollow - BFL & Tussah Silk Top - My Stash Page

Spin-A-Long - Rainlover Knits Group on Ravelry - Rainlover Knits Podcast

Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long - Starting November 1 - January 31, 2012
Patterns by Valerie
I will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet

Miscellaneous Stuff

Craftsy.com - online crafting workshops and classes

Knittings My Bag - Awesome knitting bags and incredible customer service.

Cafe Press - Shop

Ravelry Group for the PodcastKnitting Blooms

Knit-topia Retreat - April 12 - 22, 2012
Donations Received this week for Knit-topia 2012

Ravelry Group for Knitting RetreatKnit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Episode 30: Time Crunch




Saturday,  November 19,  2011

FO's

None this week

WIPS

Sock Yarn Blanket Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

Modified Lady Eleanor Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

Basic Socks - My Project Page - 58 yards

More Basic Socks - My Project Page - No Progress

Bacardi PatternBacardi - KAL - My Project Page - No Progress

Sofa Saver - My Project Page - No progress

Simple Double Crochet Blanket - My Project Page - 76.55 yards

Mother Bear Project Bear - My Project Page - 10 yards

Citron - My Project Page - No progress

Multnomah - My Project Page - No progress

Stinky Pink - My Project Page - No progress

Loopy Triangle Project Page - No progress

Secret KFH - Nov 2011 #1 - 88.95 yards

Secret KFH - Nov 2011 #2 - 277 yards

Knit Your Stash Challenge - Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011

Total Yardage this week: 144.55

Knitted: 144.5 yards
Charity Bonus: 10 yards
Destashed: 0 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 366.45 yards
New yarn to stash: 0 yards

Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 5,147.79

Knitted: 2,332.5 yards
Charity Bonus: 146 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 1,422.45 yards
New yarn to stash: 6,358 yards

Spinning

Yarn Hollow - BFL & Tussah Silk Top - My Stash Page

Spin-A-Long - Rainlover Knits Group on Ravelry - Rainlover Knits Podcast

Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long - Starting November 1 - January 31, 2012
Patterns by Valerie
I will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet

Miscellaneous Stuff

Knittings My Bag - Awesome knitting bags and incredible customer service.

Cafe Press - Shop

Ravelry Group for the PodcastKnitting Blooms

Knit-topia Retreat - April 12 - 22, 2012
Donations Received this week for Knit-topia 2012

Ravelry Group for Knitting RetreatKnit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Episode 29: Frogging the knitting and in the throat



Saturday,  November 12,  2011

FO's

None this week

WIPS

Sock Yarn Blanket Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

Modified Lady Eleanor Pattern - My Project Page - No progress

Basic Socks - My Project Page - No Progress

More Basic Socks - My Project Page - No Progress

Bacardi PatternBacardi - KAL - My Project Page - 138 yards

Sofa Saver - My Project Page - No progress

Simple Double Crochet Blanket - My Project Page - 323 yards

Mother Bear Project Bear - My Project Page - 10 yards

Citron - My Project Page - No progress

Multnomah - My Project Page - No progress

Stinky Pink - My Project Page - 11 yards

Loopy Triangle Project Page - No progress

Secret KFH - Nov 2011 #1 - 239 yards

Knit Your Stash Challenge - Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011

Total Yardage this week: 525

Knitted: 525 yards
Charity Bonus: 10 yards
Destashed: 0 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 239 yards
New yarn to stash: 0 yards

Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 5003.24

Knitted: 2188 yards
Charity Bonus: 136 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 1,056 yards
New yarn to stash: 6,358 yards

Spinning

Yarn Hollow - BFL & Tussah Silk Top - My Stash Page

Spin-A-Long - Rainlover Knits Group on Ravelry - Rainlover Knits Podcast

Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long - Starting November 1 - January 31, 2012
Patterns by Valerie
I will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet

Miscellaneous Stuff

Cafe Press - Shop

Ravelry Group for the PodcastKnitting Blooms

Knit-topia Retreat - April 12 - 22, 2012
Donations Received this week for Knit-topia 2012

Ravelry Group for Knitting RetreatKnit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Episode 28: Knittin' in the Mitten and Knitting Progress



Sunday,  November 6,  2011

FO's

None this week

WIPS

Sock Yarn Blanket Pattern - My Project Page - 8 yards

Modified Lady Eleanor Pattern - My Project Page - 5 yards

Basic Socks - My Project Page - 86 yards

More Basic Socks - My Project Page - 34.72 yards

Bacardi PatternBacardi - KAL - My Project Page - 0 yards

Sofa Saver - My Project Page - 0 yards

Simple Double Crochet Blanket - My Project Page - 323 yards

Mother Bear Project Bear - My Project Page - 20 yards

Citron - My Project Page - 0 yards

Multnomah - My Project Page - 24 yards

Stinky Pink - My Project Page - 18 yards

Loopy Triangle Project Page - 68 yards

Secret KFH - Nov 2011 #1 - 516 yards

Knit Your Stash Challenge - Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011

Total Yardage this week: 586

Knitted: 586 yards
Charity Bonus: 20 yards
Destashed: 0 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 516 yards
New yarn to stash: 876 yards

Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 4,468.24

Knitted: 1653 yards
Charity Bonus: 126 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards

Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 817 yards
New yarn to stash: 6,358 yards

Spinning

Yarn Hollow - BFL & Tussah Silk Top - My Stash Page
Four Rivers Yarn & Fiber - My Stash Page

Spin-A-Long - Rainlover Knits Group on Ravelry - Rainlover Knits Podcast

Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long - Starting November 1 - January 31, 2012
Patterns by Valerie
I will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet

Miscellaneous Stuff

Wolfe Farms - Herbal Soaps and more

Cafe Press - Shop

Ravelry Group for the PodcastKnitting Blooms

Knit-topia Retreat - April 12 - 22, 2012
Donations Received this week for Knit-topia 2012

Ravelry Group for Knitting RetreatKnit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Episode 27 - My Boss Stunted my Knitting Progress



Saturday,  October 29,  2011
FO’s
WIPS
Sofa Saver – My Project Page - 50 yards
Simple Double Crochet Blanket – My Project Page - 76.55 yards
Citron – My Project Page – 15.5 yards
Multnomah – My Project Page – Not started
Knit Your Stash Challenge – Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011
Total Yardage this week: 92.05
Knitted: 92.05 yards
Charity Bonus: 0 yards
Destashed: 0 yards
Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 119 yards
New yarn to stash: 0 yards (thank goodness)
Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 3,883.24
Knitted: 1,067.14 yards
Charity Bonus: 106.5 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards
Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 301.5 yards
New yarn to stash: 5482 yards
Spinning
Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long – Starting November 1 – January 31, 2012Patterns by ValerieI will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet
Miscellaneous Stuff
Wolfe Farms – Herbal Soaps and more
Ravelry Group for the PodcastKnitting Blooms
Knit-topia Retreat – April 12 – 22, 2012Donations Received this week for Knit-topia 2012
Ravelry Group for Knitting RetreatKnit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Episode 26 - More Camera Trouble




Sunday,  October 23,  2011
FO’s
None this week
WIPS

Basic Socks - My Project Page - 18.63 yards
More Basic Socks – My Project Page - 32.45 yards
Sofa Saver – My Project Page - 57.9 yards
Simple Double Crochet Blanket – My Project Page - 229.65 yards
Knit Your Stash Challenge – Please tag all your projects with KYS4QTR2011
Total Yardage this week: 1,566.13 yards
Knitted: 469.53 yards
Charity Bonus: 0 yards
Destashed: 1096.6 yards
Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 150.5 yards
New yarn to stash: 4851 yards

Total Yardage To-Date for the Challenge: 3,791.19
Knitted: 975.09 yards
Charity Bonus: 106.5 yards
Destashed: 2709.6 yards
Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 182.5 yards
New yarn to stash: 5482 yards

Spinning

Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long – Starting November 1 – January 31, 2012Patterns by ValerieI will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet

Miscellaneous Stuff
Virtual Knitting Club – October 29, 7 pm – 10 pm EST – I will start a Hangout just before 7 pm on Google +

Ravelry Group for the PodcastKnitting Blooms
Knit-topia Retreat – April 12 – 22, 2012Donations Received this week for Knit-topia 2012
Ravelry Group for Knitting RetreatKnit-topia or Knit-topia Website

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Episode #25 - Bits and Pieces




Saturday,  October 15,  2011
FO’s
None this week
WIPS
Basic Socks - My Project Page - 0 yarns knit this week
More Basic Socks – My Project Page - 5.1 yards this week
Sock Yarn Blanket Pattern – My Project Page - 8 yards this week
Lady Eleanor Pattern – My Project Page - 26.3 yards this week
Bacardi Pattern - Bacardi – KAL – My Project Page - 173.57 yards this week
En Pointe Pullover Pattern - My Project Page - 32 yards this week
Sofa Saver – My Project Page - 109.5 yards this week
Simple Double Crochet Blanket – My Project Page - 76.55 yards this week
Mother Bear Project Bear – My Project Page - 106.54
Total Yardage this week: 2,306.1 yards
Knitted: 505.56
Charity Bonus: 106.54
Destashed: 1,694
Not counted on Challenge
Knitting for Hire (KFH): 32
New yarn to stash: 631
Spinning
Stash Enhancements
Colorwork Mitten Knit-A-Long – Starting November 1 – January 31, 2012Patterns by ValerieI will be starting with the Stinky Pink Pattern and if I finish that I will be doing Red Velvet
Miscellaneous Stuff
Prize drawing winners 9Grands4GrmaScrapsiloveJudithknitterbynaturemic131
Ravelry Group for the PodcastKnitting Blooms
Knitting Blooms Zazzle Shop - Not sure why this isn’t working. I hope to have a new Cafe Press Shop set up soon
Knit-topia Retreat – April 12 – 22, 2012Donations Received this week for Knit-topia 2012
Ravelry Group for Knitting RetreatKnit-topia or Knit-topia Website