tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21761212133565454472024-03-14T08:22:39.880+00:00Stitched Together's PodcastChrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-31067315660389432572016-08-10T21:37:00.003+01:002016-08-10T21:37:22.621+01:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 30 - Worst Podcaster EVER!As always, show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>. Come and join the conversation on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group</a> board.<br />
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Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) started on Christmas Day and ran to February 29th 2016. All prizes were drawn randomly from the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3341750/" target="_blank">FO Thread</a>. I apologise <i>profusely</i> for delays in drawing the prizes.<br />
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Prizes were all kindly donated and are:<br />
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A project bag from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnitandStitchBits" target="_blank">Knit and Stitch Bits</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWoolBarn" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Alpaca Sock (grey) in the <i>Denim</i> colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.<br />
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From a generous viewer, who wishes to remain anonymous, <a href="http://shop.theuncommonthread.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Uncommon Thread</a>, Silky Merino Fingering in the <i>Pern</i> colourway. The yarn is a sock/4ply weight yarn and is comprised of 75% Superwash Merino/25% Mulberry Silk, it weighs 100g and measures 400m.<br />
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Prize Winners are:<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Modelwidow" target="_blank">Modelwidow</a>, Jane from Kent UK.<br />
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The Wool Barn yarn prize:<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/CeeGeeKnits" target="_blank">CeeGeeKnits</a>, CG, from "The South", USA.<br />
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The Uncommon Thread prize.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/hazysummers" target="_blank">hazysummers</a>, Hazel from Ghana.<br />
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Again, many apologies for the delays in drawing for this CAL. This WON'T happen again!<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/eccentric-geeks-shawl" target="_blank">New shawl pattern</a> (as yet un-named) knit from Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone 4ply in the <i>Eccentric Geeks</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/eccentric-rainbow-from-the-wool-barn" target="_blank">Second version of the new shawl pattern</a> has been started using <a href="http://www.thewoolbarn.com/" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Alpaca Sock (grey) in the Denim colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/knitting-goddess-socks" target="_blank">Knitting Goddess Socks</a>, my usual vanilla pattern using <a href="http://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Knitting Goddess</a> 4ply merino nylon that I got at Fibre East 2014.<br />
Spindrift Shetland fibre by <a href="http://www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk/epages/BT2741.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT2741/Categories" target="_blank">Jamieson & Smith</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BarberBlackSheep" target="_blank">Barber Blacksheep</a> and Shetland from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWoolBothy" target="_blank">The WoolBothy</a> was spun up and knit into <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/handspun-shetland-shawl" target="_blank">a shawl</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/windward-2" target="_blank">Gretchen Windward</a> - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/windward-2" target="_blank">Windward</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/heidi-kirrmaier" target="_blank">Heidi Kirrmaier</a> in <a href="http://www.poshyarn.co.uk/" target="_blank">Posh Yarn</a> Gretchen Heavy Lace in the <i>Even He Doesn't Know How He Does It</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/bad-nut" target="_blank">Bad Nut</a> - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bad-nut" target="_blank">Bad Nut</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/josh-ryks" target="_blank">Josh Ryks</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/countess-ablaze-christmas-yarn" target="_blank">handspun merino</a> dyed by <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/soundwave" target="_blank">Soundwave</a> - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soundwave" target="_blank">Soundwave</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/meghan-jackson" target="_blank">Meghan Jackson</a> knit in Fondant Fibre Hardy High Twist in the <i>Gunpowder </i>and <i>Shield Maiden Wannabe</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/ingot" target="_blank">Ingot</a> - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ingot" target="_blank">Ingot</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lisa-mutch" target="_blank">Lisa Mutch</a> using handspun <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SpunRightRound" target="_blank">Spun Right Round</a> Targhee in <i>#144 Colorplay</i> colurway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/knit-night" target="_blank">Knit Night</a> - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knit-night-2" target="_blank">Knit Night</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/louise-zass-bangham" target="_blank">Louise Zass-Bangham</a> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MamaLongLegs" target="_blank">BabyLongLegs</a> BFL/Nylon in <i>Lalique</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/bella-vista" target="_blank">Bella Vista</a> - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bella-vista" target="_blank">Bella Vista</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/anthony-casalena" target="_blank">Anthony Casalena</a> in handspun Rambouillet dyed by <a href="http://www.helloyarn.com/" target="_blank">Hello Yarn</a> in the <i>Anne</i> colourway.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/sandbank" target="_blank">Sandbank</a> - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sandbank" target="_blank">Sandbank</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lea-viktoria" target="_blank">Lea Viktoria</a> using <a href="http://www.rohrspatzundwollmeise.de/en/" target="_blank">Wollmeise</a> Lace-Garn in the <i>WD Graue Eminez</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/groovy-lace-or-fingering-weight" target="_blank">Groovy</a> - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/groovy-lace-or-fingering-weight" target="_blank">Groovy (Lace or Fingering Weight)</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jumpercables" target="_blank">JumperCables</a> using The Yarn Yard Pentland 800 in the <i>Toffee</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/shine" target="_blank">Shine</a> - <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shine-4" target="_blank">Shine</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/janina-kallio" target="_blank">Janina Kallio</a> in <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> Lady Persephone Sock in <i>Girl At The Rock Show</i><br />
<a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> BFL/Masham in <i>Bad Girls Club</i><br />
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<b><u>Plotting</u></b><br />
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Spinning up Shetland fibre from <a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/woolbothy" target="_blank">Woolbothy</a> and then knitting it into a sweater. I need to sample. Thinking of doing a Spin-A-Long again.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> <i>Timothy</i> Rolags and Rambouillet in <i>Secret Garden</i> and <i>Alpine</i><br />
<a href="http://www.rohrspatzundwollmeise.de/en/" target="_blank">Wollmeise</a> Lace-Garn in <i>Feldmauschen</i> and Pure<i> Xaverl und Rosi</i><br />
<a href="http://www.edencottageyarns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Eden Cottage Yarns</a> Pendle 4ply in <i>Algae</i> and <i>Dark Oak</i><br />
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<b><u>Online Community</u></b><br />
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A very kind anonymous donor has topped up the prize cupboard in stupendous style. I need to think of some more KALs!<br />
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Thank you for everyone's well wishes and words of support during my hiatus. It means the world to me to be part of such a wonderful community.<br />
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<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-65389109306977186032016-02-26T22:18:00.003+00:002016-02-26T22:18:52.729+00:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 29 - A Sprint Through The CraftingAs always, show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>. Come and join the conversation on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group</a> board.<br />
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I went to my first meeting of the Leicestershire Weavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild. This is part of the <a href="http://www.wsd.org.uk/index.php" target="_blank">Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers</a>.<br />
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Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) started on Christmas Day and runs to February 29th 2016. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3341750/" target="_blank">Enter a photo of your FO in the thread</a> before it is locked. One entry per person. You must be a member of the group. Chat is <b>very</b> welcome over <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3341748/351-375#355" target="_blank">in the group</a>.<br />
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Full details of prizes are given in the<a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/2016/02/stitched-together-video-podcast-episode.html" target="_blank"> show notes for Episode 28</a>.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/eccentric-geeks-shawl" target="_blank">New shawl pattern</a> (as yet un-named) knit from Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone 4ply in the <i>Eccentric Geeks</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HeavenlyWools" target="_blank">Heavenly Wools</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/heavenly-wools-new-zealand-halfbred-wool-roving" target="_blank">New Zealand Halfbred Wool Roving</a> in the <i>Dragon's Breath Over Natural Grey</i>.It was spun as a semi-worsted 3ply and I got 285m in total, and I have 191g of this worsted weight yarn.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnittyAndColor" target="_blank">Knitty and Color</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/knitty-and-color-superwash-targhee-early-fall" target="_blank">Superwash Targhee in the <i>Early Fall</i> colourway</a>. I spun it as a worsted style 2-ply and got 375m of a heavy sock/4ply weight yarn. The skein weighs 110g.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/knitting-goddess-socks" target="_blank">Knitting Goddess Socks</a>, my usual vanilla pattern using <a href="http://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Knitting Goddess</a> 4ply merino nylon that I got at Fibre East 2014. It's moving slowly.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/the-doodler-westknits-mystery-shawl-kal-2015" target="_blank">The Doodler</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stephen-west" target="_blank">Stephen West</a> was the 2015 MKAL. I am using <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-lady-persephone-sock" target="_blank">Lady Persephone Sock</a> in the <i>Persia</i> colourway, <a href="http://www.edencottageyarns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Eden Cottage Yarns</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/eden-cottage-yarns-pendle-4ply" target="_blank">Pendle</a> in <i>Steel</i> and The Yarn Yard <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/the-yarn-yard-clan" target="_blank">Clan</a> in <i>Waverley</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/eccentric-rainbow-from-the-wool-barn" target="_blank">Second version of the new shawl pattern</a> has been started using <a href="http://www.thewoolbarn.com/" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Alpaca Sock (grey) in the Denim colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds. This is the same yarn as is being given away as a prize for the Self-Indulgent KAL.<br />
<a href="http://fondantfibre.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/fondant-fibre-superwash-merino-nylon" target="_blank">Superwash Merino/Nylon in the <i>Campfire</i></a> colourway. I've spun the singles and made a plying ball to even out the tension for a 3-ply and I'm hoping to make socks from it.<br />
Spindrift Shetland fibre by <a href="http://www.shetlandwoolbrokers.co.uk/epages/BT2741.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/BT2741/Categories" target="_blank">Jamieson & Smith</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BarberBlackSheep" target="_blank">Barber Blacksheep</a> and Shetland from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWoolBothy" target="_blank">The WoolBothy</a> and <a href="http://www.sarastexturecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sara's Texture Crafts</a>.<br />
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<b><u>Plotting</u></b><br />
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I want to write up the pattern for the large Refraction Shawl I showed in the last episode and plan to use 2 skeins of <a href="https://poshyarn.co.uk/shop" target="_blank">Posh Yarn</a> Gretchen Sock in the <i>Titania's Couch</i> colourway. This yarn is 50% merino/50% silk.<br />
I also need to make a gift for my nephew!<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-viscount-of-spark" target="_blank">Viscount of Spark</a> in the <i>Urbex</i> colourway. 75% merino/20% nylon/5% stellina sock weight yarn, weighing 100g and measuring 400m.<br />
<a href="http://www.scrumptiouspurl.com/" target="_blank">Scrumptiouspurl</a> Stripe Me Up in the <i>Tuxedo Junction</i> colourway created for <a href="http://www.thegoldenskein.com/" target="_blank">The Golden Skein</a>'s Power of Three club, Winter 2015. The yarn is 80% superwash merino/20% nylon and measures 365m from 100g.<br />
<a href="http://www.northboundknitting.com/" target="_blank">Northbound Knitting</a> Grey Merino Combed Top in the <i>Warm Spell</i> colourway (4oz).<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnittyAndColor" target="_blank">Knitty and Color</a> Superwash Targhee in the <i>Trance</i> colourway (4oz)<br />
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<b><u>Online Community</u></b><br />
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A very kind anonymous donor has topped up the prize cupboard in stupendous style. I need to think of some more KALs!<br />
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<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-84228755911752442732016-02-10T10:41:00.000+00:002016-02-10T10:41:02.595+00:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 28 - Honking Big ShawlsAs always, show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>. Come and join the conversation on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group</a> board.<br />
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Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) started on Christmas Day and runs to February 29th 2016. The thread will be locked when I get up and get online on 1st March. The CAL is for anything new and exciting that makes your heart sing after all the responsibilities and hard work of the run up to the end of the year, so it shouldn't be a WIP.<br />
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Prizes were all kindly donated and are:<br />
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A project bag from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnitandStitchBits" target="_blank">Knit and Stitch Bits</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWoolBarn" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Alpaca Sock (grey) in the <i>Denim</i> colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.<br />
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From a generous viewer, who wishes to remain anonymous, <a href="http://shop.theuncommonthread.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Uncommon Thread</a>, Silky Merino Fingering in the <i>Pern</i> colourway. The yarn is a sock/4ply weight yarn and is comprised of 75% Superwash Merino/25% Mulberry Silk, it weighs 100g and measures 400m.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/eyeblink" target="_blank">My project</a> for the #STSICAL was knit using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/alpaca-supreme" target="_blank">40% Alpaca/40% Merino/20% Silk from John Arbon</a> that I spun as a worsted 2ply to get a heavy sock/4ply weight yarn. I got 740m from 216g. I made <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eyeblink" target="_blank">Eyeblink</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/heidi-alander" target="_blank">Heidi Alander</a>. Decided to unpick the bind off and the last wrong side row. I then knit 8 rows and then did a beaded bind off using the technique in <a href="http://youtu.be/fo94hIkkyEI" target="_blank">this video</a>, by YarnFairy. I like how this technique means there are no holes under the picots. I used Toho Metallic Iris Purple size 6/0 beads from <a href="http://www.jillybeads.co.uk/" target="_blank">JillyBeads</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/eclipse" target="_blank">Eclipse</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lara-smoot" target="_blank">Lara Smoot</a> using <a href="https://www.yeoman-yarns.co.uk/default.aspx" target="_blank">Yeomans Yarn</a> Sport in the <i>Birch</i> colourway and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/the-yarn-yard-clan" target="_blank">The Yarn Yard Clan</a> in pink.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/refraction-plus" target="_blank">Refraction Shawlette Plus</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/dyeforyarn-sock----bfl-superwash" target="_blank">DyeForYarn Sock BFL Superwash</a> in the <i>Wooden Treasure Chest </i>colourway. The centre panel is made using some of the charts from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/refraction-shawlette" target="_blank">Refraction Shawlette</a>, with a different final chart.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/regia-snowflake-color-socks" target="_blank">Regia Snowflake Color Socks</a> in the <i>07709</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/green--purple-s-w-merino-by-stitchedtogether" target="_blank">Superwash Merino fibre</a>, from <a href="http://www.worldofwool.co.uk/" target="_blank">World of Wool</a>, that I dyed using <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&hvadid=28731167408&hvdev=c&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvpone=&hvpos=1t1&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvrand=7429141762094038448&index=aps&keywords=wiltons%20food%20colouring&linkCode=ur2&ref=pd_sl_7cmdd5659i_b&tag=crafty07-21" target="_blank">Wilton's Food Dyes</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=crafty07-21&l=ur2&o=2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />, I spun it as a worsted 2-ply and the resulting yarn was 282m/308yds of sport weight yarn.<br />
<a href="http://www.kraftykoala.co.uk/" target="_blank">KraftyKoala</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/kraftykoala-crushed-berries" target="_blank">merino silk fibre</a>, was spun as a worsted chain-ply yarn. It measures 124m/136yds of a worsted weight yarn. Fibre was bought in a de-stash and I don't think she is dyeing anymore.<br />
A LOT of blocked squares for my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/sock-yarn-square" target="_blank">Sock Yarn Blanket</a>, which is based loosely on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/shannon-geddes" target="_blank">Shannon Geddes</a>' <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sock-yarn-square" target="_blank">Sock Yarn Square</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/knitting-goddess-socks" target="_blank">Knitting Goddess Socks</a>, my usual vanilla pattern using <a href="http://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Knitting Goddess</a> 4ply merino nylon that I got at Fibre East 2014. I don't think she uses this base anymore.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/the-doodler-westknits-mystery-shawl-kal-2015" target="_blank">The Doodler</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stephen-west" target="_blank">Stephen West</a> was the 2015 MKAL. I am using <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-lady-persephone-sock" target="_blank">Lady Persephone Sock</a> in the <i>Persia</i> colourway, <a href="http://www.edencottageyarns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Eden Cottage Yarns</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/eden-cottage-yarns-pendle-4ply" target="_blank">Pendle</a> in <i>Steel</i> and The Yarn Yard <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/the-yarn-yard-clan" target="_blank">Clan</a> in <i>Waverley</i>. I referred to a great set of <a href="http://jkimisyellow.me/knit" target="_blank">tutorials</a> by<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/jkimisyellow" target="_blank"> jkimisyellow</a>, which were really helpful.<br />
I've been prepping some<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/HeavenlyWools" target="_blank"> Heavenly Wools</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/heavenly-wools-new-zealand-halfbred-wool-roving" target="_blank">New Zealand Halfbred Wool Roving</a> in the <i>Dragon's Breath Over Natural Grey</i>. I have 200g and want to spin it as a true 3-ply. It's mainly a merino breed with 24.5 micron count.<br />
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My first <a href="http://fatsquirrelfibers.bigcartel.com/products" target="_blank">Fat Squirrel Bag</a> (I <i>think</i> it's a Small Wedge).<br />
<a href="http://www.sarastexturecrafts.com/mini-skeins--samplers-136-c.asp" target="_blank">20g Mini Skeins</a> from <a href="http://www.sarastexturecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sara's Texture Craft</a><br />
Some bargains from <a href="http://www.easyknits.co.uk/" target="_blank">EasyKnits</a>; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/easyknitscouk-lush" target="_blank">Lush</a> in <i>Yeah, Yeah, Yeah</i>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/easyknitscouk-smoke" target="_blank">Smoke</a> in <i>Dabloon</i> (150g skein) and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/easyknitscouk-twinkle-dk" target="_blank">Twinkle DK</a> in <i>Berry</i>.<br />
<a href="http://unwindyarncompany.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Unwind Yarn Company</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/unwind-yarn-company-journey-sock" target="_blank">Journey Sock</a> (150g skein) in <i>Jimmy Angelov</i>.<br />
<a href="http://fondantfibre.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/fondant-fibre-winter-wonderland-rolags" target="_blank">Winter Wonderland Rolags</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/katya-frankel" target="_blank">Katya Frankel</a> is holding an Anything Goes KAL from 20th February to 20th March over in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/katya-frankel-designs/3373124/" target="_blank">Ravelry Group</a>, and is offering a 20% discount on all of her self-published designs from 8-29 February with the code <b>anythinggoeskal.</b><br />
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I really like her new shawl pattern <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sidereal" target="_blank">Sidereal</a> but I might join in with the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vector-2" target="_blank">Vector</a> pattern from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/autumn-essentials-2015-flatland/patterns" target="_blank">Flatland</a>.<br />
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<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-60983122780979422512016-01-20T11:12:00.004+00:002016-01-20T11:12:38.890+00:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 27 - Itchy NoseAs always, show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>. Come and join the conversation on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group</a> board.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lara-smoot" target="_blank">Lara Smoot</a> kindly offered to give away a copy of one of her most recently released patterns, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/journey-to-atlantis" target="_blank">Journey to Atlantis</a>, which was previously an exclusive club pattern on Miss Babs Knitting Tour. It uses around 500m of a worsted weight yarn to make. The winner was drawn at random using random.org and is Entry Number 2, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/ThisPianoGirl" target="_blank">ThisPianoGirl</a>.<br />
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Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) started on Christmas Day and runs to February 29th 2016. The thread will be locked when I get up and get online on 1st March. The CAL is for anything new and exciting that makes your heart sing after all the responsibilities and hard work of the run up to the end of the year, so it shouldn't be a WIP.<br />
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Prizes were all kindly donated and are:<br />
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A project bag from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnitandStitchBits" target="_blank">Knit and Stitch Bits</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWoolBarn" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Alpaca Sock (grey) in the <i>Denim</i> colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.<br />
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From a generous viewer, who wishes to remain anonymous, <a href="http://shop.theuncommonthread.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Uncommon Thread</a>, Silky Merino Fingering in the <i>Pern</i> colourway. The yarn is a sock/4ply weight yarn and is comprised of 75% Superwash Merino/25% Mulberry Silk, it weighs 100g and measures 400m.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/eyeblink" target="_blank">My project</a> for the #STSICAL was knit using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/alpaca-supreme" target="_blank">40% Alpaca/40% Merino/20% Silk from John Arbon</a> that I spun as a worsted 2ply to get a heavy sock/4ply weight yarn. I got 740m from 216g. I made <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eyeblink" target="_blank">Eyeblink</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/heidi-alander" target="_blank">Heidi Alander</a>. I used 620m, which has left me with 35g/120m of yarn.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/sockhead-hat-4" target="_blank">Sockhead Hat</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kelly-mcclure" target="_blank">Kelly McClure</a>, using left over Hilltop Cloud BFL/Cashmere/Silk from the Foolproof.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/handspun-monster" target="_blank">Handspun Monster</a> using 110m of Fondant Fibre Falkland Silk, a worsted weight yarn.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/purple-kitty" target="_blank">Purple Kitty</a> using Cascade 220 Superwash.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/windward-2" target="_blank">Windward</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/heidi-kirrmaier" target="_blank">Heidi Kirrmaier</a> knit from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/posh-yarn-miranda-heavy-lace" target="_blank">Posh Yarn Miranda Heavy Lace</a> (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere)
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/barley-3" target="_blank">Barley</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/tincanknits" target="_blank">TinCanKnits</a> in Cascade 220 Superwash.`<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/hobbledehoy-merino-tencel-lagoon" target="_blank">Hobbledehoy merino/tencel</a> in the <i>Lagoon</i> colourway was spun as a worsted 2-ply. I got 383m/419yds from 114g/4oz in a fingering/4-ply weight yarn.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/regia-snowflake-color-socks" target="_blank">Regia Snowflake Color Socks</a> in the <i>07709</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/orange-mittens" target="_blank">Orange Mittens</a> using StarCroft Nash Island Light in the <i>Lobster Bake</i> colourway. I want to add a convertible top as seen in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stonybrook" target="_blank">Stonybrook</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/wendy-poush" target="_blank">Wendy Poush</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/refraction-plus" target="_blank">Refraction Shawlette Plus</a> has been frogged and re-started using extra increases and making the "wings" in stocking stitch instead of garter. Uses <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/dyeforyarn-sock----bfl-superwash" target="_blank">DyeForYarn Sock BFL Superwash</a> in the <i>Wooden Treasure Chest </i>colourway.<br />
Spinning Superwash Merino fibre, from <a href="http://www.worldofwool.co.uk/" target="_blank">World of Wool</a>, that I dyed using <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&hvadid=28731167408&hvdev=c&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvpone=&hvpos=1t1&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvrand=7429141762094038448&index=aps&keywords=wiltons%20food%20colouring&linkCode=ur2&ref=pd_sl_7cmdd5659i_b&tag=crafty07-21" target="_blank">Wilton's Food Dyes</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=crafty07-21&l=ur2&o=2" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />,
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<a href="http://justduckyhandspun.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Just Ducky Handspun</a> Pierced Heart Spindle made with Lignum tip, Black Ebony whorl, Padauk shaft. Weight: 1.2 oz/34g Length: 11 3/4”<br />
<a href="http://shop.helloyarn.com/" target="_blank">Hello Yarn</a> Falkland in the <i>Ghastly Silence </i>colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.shop.intothewhirled.com/" target="_blank">Into The Whirled</a> 50% merino/25% bamboo/25% silk in the <i>221b</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://jomayarn.com/" target="_blank">JOMA Yarn</a> Cash-A-Rino (70% Superwash merino/20% cashmere/10% nylon) in the <i>Humingbird</i> colourway. 115g/4oz of fingering/4-ply weight yarn, measuring 371m/406yds<br />
<a href="http://unwindyarncompany.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Unwind Yarn Company</a> Journey Sock (80% Superwash merino/20% nylon) in the <i>La Grande Jatte</i> colourway. 100g of fingering/4-ply weight yarn measuring 365m/400yds.<br />
<a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> Lord of Silk DK (75% Falkland merino/25% mulberry silk) in the <i>Nightmare</i> colourway. 100g of DK weight yarn measuring 240m/262yds)<br />
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<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-55484091348360659912015-12-24T21:06:00.000+00:002016-01-15T10:34:38.916+00:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 26 - Merry Christmas Be Self IndulgentAs always, show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>. Come and join the conversation on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group</a> board.<br />
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<b><u>Stuff and Things</u></b><br />
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Emily of the <a href="http://fibretown.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">FibreTown Podcast</a> has released a new pattern the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/esther-belle-shawl" target="_blank">Esther Belle Shawl</a> and she has donated a copy of this new pattern to give away to a viewer. The original winner, JamieWalcott contacted me to say that as she had won something from the podcast so recently, I should draw again. This new winner, <b>TESOROSTITCHERY</b> is announced in this episode.<br />
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Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) starting on Christmas Day and running to February 29th 2016. The thread will be locked when I get up and get online on 1st March. The CAL is for anything new and exciting that makes your heart sing after all the responsibilities and hard work of the run up to the end of the year, so it shouldn't be a WIP.<br />
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Prizes were all kindly donated and are:<br />
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A project bag from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnitandStitchBits" target="_blank">Knit and Stitch Bits</a>. (The shop is closed until 4th January).<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWoolBarn" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Alpaca Sock (grey) in the <i>Denim</i> colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.<br />
From a generous viewer, who wishes to remain anonymous, <a href="http://shop.theuncommonthread.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Uncommon Thread</a>, Silky Merino Fingering in the <i>Pern</i> colourway. The yarn is a sock/4ply weight yarn and is comprised of 75% Superwash Merino/25% Mulberry Silk, it weighs 100g and measures 400m.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/pamela-stripes-en-haut" target="_blank">Pamela Stripes En Haute</a> knit from my own pattern, using <a href="https://poshyarn.co.uk/shop" target="_blank">Posh Yarn</a> Pamela in the <i>I'll Get You My Pretty, The Door Just Opened For Someone</i> and <i>The Grass is Full of Stars</i> colourway.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/barley-3" target="_blank">Nephew's Barley Hat</a> is by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/tin-can-knits" target="_blank">TinCanKnits</a> and is knit from Cascade 220 Superwash in an unknown colourway.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/nicole-c-mendez-socks" target="_blank">Nicole C Mendez striped socks</a>, using my usual tailored vanilla sock pattern in Ringel Sockenwolle in the <i>#135</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/berry-socks" target="_blank">Desert Vista Dyeworks socks</a> in Viso <i>The Fruits of Summer</i>, a yarn from <a href="http://www.thegoldenskein.com/" target="_blank">The Golden Skein</a> club.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/boat-trip-cowl-3" target="_blank">Rusty Boat Trip Cowl</a> in Artesano Alpaca Silk 4ply in the <i>Creme Caramel</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-lifes-a-beach-mcn" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre Superwash Merino/Cashmere/Nylon</a> in the <i>Life's A Beach</i> colourway. Spun as a chain plied worsted yarn to become a heavy worsted weight yarn giving 133m from 99g.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-lina-rolags" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre Lina Rolags</a>. The rolags were made from Alpaca/Camel/Shetland/Silk and spun as a woollen 3-ply to get a light sport weight yarn weighing 98g and getting 235m.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/foolproof-2" target="_blank">Foolproof</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/louise-zass-bangham" target="_blank">Louise Zass-Bangham</a> using handspun yarn from <a href="https://hilltop-cloud.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Hilltop Cloud</a>. The fibre was BFL/Cashmere/Silk. In total I used 360m of the sock/4ply weight yarn.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/sockhead-hat-4" target="_blank">Sockhead Hat</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kelly-mcclure" target="_blank">Kelly McClure</a>, using left over Hilltop Cloud BFL/Cashmere/Silk from the Foolproof.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/regia-snowflake-color-socks" target="_blank">Regia Snowflake Color Socks</a> in the <i>07709</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/aisling" target="_blank">Aisling Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/justyna-lorkowska" target="_blank">Justyna Lorkowska</a> using Countess Ablaze Lady Lady Persephone Sock in the <i>An Inveterate Dislike of Julia</i> colourway and Count Cashmerino High Twist in the <i>When Daylight Dies</i> colourway. I have run out of yarn!<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/hobbledehoy-merino-tencel-lagoon" target="_blank">Hobbledehoy Merino Tencel</a> in the <i>Lagoon</i> colourway. It's been spun as a worsted 2-ply and I'm currently plying. I used my new spindle from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/aaronmakesstuff" target="_blank">AaronMakesStuff</a>.<br />
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Making a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hitofude-cardigan" target="_blank">Hitofude</a> for my Mum using <a href="http://artesanoyarns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Artesano </a>Alpaca Silk 4ply in the <i>Lily Pad</i> colourway. The bag I showed was from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Shoplouleigh" target="_blank">Shop Louleigh</a>.<br />
My project for the #STSICAL is going to be knit using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/alpaca-supreme" target="_blank">40% Alpaca/40% Merino/20% Silk from John Arbon</a> that I spun as a worsted 2ply to get a heavy sock/4ply weight yarn. I got 740m from 216g. I plan on making either <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/eyeblink" target="_blank">Eyeblink</a> by Heidi Alander or <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wintermute" target="_blank">Wintermute</a> by Melanie Berg.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/autumn-essentials-2015-flatland" target="_blank">2015 Autumn Essentials: Flatland</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/katya-frankel" target="_blank">Katya Frankel</a>. This collection is made up of three accessory patterns; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/katya-frankel" target="_blank">Tangent</a> a pair of sport weight fingerless mitts, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tesseract" target="_blank">Tesseract</a> a bulky weight cowl and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tesseract" target="_blank">Vector</a> a worsted weight hat.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/aaronmakesstuff" target="_blank">AaronMakesStuff</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/aaronmakesstuff-acrylic-aluminium-support-spindle" target="_blank">Acrylic and Aluminim Support Spindle with a Red Heart Shaft</a>. It weighs 19g and measures 10 1/4".<br />
<a href="http://fondantfibre.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> Falkland Merino in the <i>Ginko</i> colourway and <i>Kinloch</i> rolags made of Merino/Shetland/Silk.<br />
<a href="http://www.pigeonroofstudios.com/collections/all" target="_blank">Pigeon Roof Studios</a> 75% BFL/25% Silk in the <i>Verdigris </i>colourway. This is from the Glow Series.<br />
I also got <a href="https://www.facebook.com/byebrookfarm" target="_blank">Bye Brook Farm</a> 100% Romney Batt from Sarah of FiberTrek ,<a href="https://www.facebook.com/WoolwebFarm/" target="_blank">Woolweb Farm</a> Navajo Churro yarn and <a href="http://starcroft.moonfruit.com/" target="_blank">Starcroft Fiber</a> Nash Island Light in the <i>Lobster Bake</i> colourway from my friend Debs.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lara-smoot" target="_blank">Lara Smoot</a> has kindly offered to give away a copy of one of her most recently released patterns, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/journey-to-atlantis" target="_blank">Journey to Atlantis</a>, which was previously an exclusive club pattern on Miss Babs Knitting Tour. It uses around 500m of a worsted weight yarn to make. To enter, go to <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/topics/3341743" target="_blank">this thread</a> and suggest a good yarn to use for this pattern. I'll draw for the winner of the copy of this pattern when I record Episode 27.<br />
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Many thanks for the shout outs from podcasters about my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boat-trip-cowl" target="_blank">Boat Trip Cowl</a> pattern. I'm so delighted that this pattern seems to have been well received and that people are already posting photos of finished objects on Ravelry.Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-92211621967913449272015-11-20T20:49:00.000+00:002015-11-20T20:49:05.559+00:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 25 - Christmas CraftingAs always, show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>. Come and join the conversation on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group</a> board.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Shoplouleigh" target="_blank">Louleigh</a> has donated one of her bags for a giveaway. The winner was drawn in Episode 24 but hasn't claimed the prize yet.<br />
Emily of the <a href="http://fibretown.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">FibreTown Podcast</a> has released a new pattern the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/esther-belle-shawl" target="_blank">Esther Belle Shawl</a> and she has donated a copy of this new pattern to give away to a viewer. The winner is announced in this episode.<br />
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I've now released my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boat-trip-cowl" target="_blank">Boat Trip Cowl</a> pattern and there is a coupon code, <b>BOATTRIP</b>, that will get you a £1 discount, if you enter it in the Coupon Code box on the checkout screen. This code will expire at midnight GMT on 30th November 2015. I mention the yarn used <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-lord-kitchener-4ply" target="_blank">Lord Kitchener 4ply</a> and <a href="http://www.siidegarte.com/collections/yarn" target="_blank">Siidegarte</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/siidegarte-siide-quirlig" target="_blank">Siide-Quirlig</a>, which I got from <a href="http://www.thegoldenskein.com/product/butterfly-spring-2015/" target="_blank">The Golden Skein</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-gone-west-fuzzlings" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre Fuzzlings</a> in the <i>Gone West </i>colourway. Spun as a semi-worsted 3-ply construction, I got 178m of DK weight yarn.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/hedgehog-monster" target="_blank">Cute Critter for Christmas</a> was an improvised pattern. It used Sirdar Shaggy Scarf yarn in the <i>0607 Tan</i> colourway and Hayfield Bonus Chunky in the <i>0936 Tan</i> colourway. I referenced <a href="http://www.freshstitches.com/amigurumi/" target="_blank">FreshStitches</a> crochet patterns and Rebecca Danger's <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1604680091/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1604680091&linkCode=as2&tag=crafty07-21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Book of Knitted Monsters (UK Link)</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=crafty07-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1604680091" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1604680091/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1604680091&linkCode=as2&tag=stitctoget-20&linkId=NNRICBXBSWYEVDUC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(US Link)</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=stitctoget-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1604680091" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/barley-2" target="_blank">Brother's Barley Hat</a> is by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/tin-can-knits" target="_blank">TinCanKnits</a> and is knit from Cascade 220 Superwash in the<i> 885 In The Navy</i> colourway.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/grandmothers-favorite-3" target="_blank">Grandmother's Favorite</a> knit using Pigsah Peaches & Creme Solids in the <i>5 Eggshell</i> colourway. Also giving some sensitive soap from<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/CorinneTHolistic" target="_blank"> Corinne T Holistic</a> on ETSY.</div>
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/pamela-stripes-en-haut" target="_blank">Pamela Stripes En Haute</a> knit from my own pattern, using <a href="https://poshyarn.co.uk/shop" target="_blank">Posh Yarn</a> Pamela in the <i>I'll Get You My Pretty, The Door Just Opened For Someone</i> and <i>The Grass is Full of Stars</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-lina-rolags" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre Rolags</a> in the <i>Lina</i> colourway. Rolags are made of alpaca, camel, Shetland and silk. Spun using my <a href="https://spanishpeacock.com/catalog/supported-spindles/" target="_blank">Spanish Peacock</a> Bead Whorl spindles.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/playing-out" target="_blank">Toddler Tank Top</a> using Rico Baby Classic DK in the <i>16 Purple</i> colourway. Based on the shaping of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/playing-out" target="_blank">Playing Out</a> by Sirdar from Issue 101 of Simply Knitting.<br />
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<b><u>Blast From The Past</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/quynn" target="_blank">Quynn</a> by <a href="http://www.woollywormhead.com/" target="_blank">Woolly Wormhead</a> knit in <a href="http://babylonglegs.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Babylonglegs</a> Radiance Aran in the <i>Stingray</i> colourway.<br />
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<b><u>Plotting</u></b><br />
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I need to make a monster for my second youngest nephew and a hat for my eldest nephew. Thinking about doing a Self Indulgent Craft A Long starting on Christmas Day. If you have any thoughts about this CAL, post in the episode thread on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Ravelry Board</a>.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/stripy-gold-sock" target="_blank">Nicole C Mendez</a> Stripy Gold Sock in <i>#2</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/silk-sock" target="_blank">The Wool Barn Silk Sock</a> in <i>Gun Powder.</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/alpaca-sock" target="_blank">The Wool Barn Alpaca Sock</a> in <i>Denim.</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/rustic-sock" target="_blank">The Wool Barn Rustic Sock</a> in <i>Adria</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/4ply-britsock-2" target="_blank">The Knitting Goddess BritSock</a> in <i>The Luggage</i> colourway.<br />
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<b><u>Online Community</u></b><br />
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Thanks for reaching out as you always do!Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-64603311183653758632015-11-04T22:46:00.000+00:002015-11-04T22:51:14.172+00:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 24 - Sickness Induced SpinningAs always, show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>. Come and join the conversation on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group</a> board.<br />
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<b><u>Stuff and Things</u></b><br />
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The books I were talking about were The Way of Kings and Words of Radiance from <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0141KEXKC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B0141KEXKC&linkCode=as2&tag=crafty07-21" rel="nofollow">The Stormlight Archive (3 Book Series)</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=crafty07-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B0141KEXKC" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
by Brandon Sanderson.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Shoplouleigh" target="_blank">Louleigh</a> has donated one of her bags for a giveaway. The winner was drawn in this episode.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/clincher" target="_blank">Clincher</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ash-kearns" target="_blank">Ash Kearns</a> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SixSkeins?section_id=5652567&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">Perran Yarns</a> MCN 4ply in the <i>Muddy Pops</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/fab-funky-socks" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks</a> incorporating the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel" target="_blank">Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist</a> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FabFunkyFibres" target="_blank">Fab Funky Fibres</a> Self Striping Sock Yarn in the <i>Mish Mash</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/cardinia-wrap" target="_blank">Cardinia Wrap</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ambah" target="_blank">ambah</a>. Knit using; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kettle-yarn-co-beyul" target="_blank">Kettle Yarn Co Beyul</a> in Black Quartz, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TrulyHooked" target="_blank">Truly Hooked</a> 60% Superwash Merino/20% Silk/20% Yak Down in the Merida colourway and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWoolBarn" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Adventure Sock in the Lagoon colourway. I'm sure these are dyed on the same base despite being from different dyers.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/toddler-blanket" target="_blank">Toddler Blanket</a> using Rico Design Baby Classic DK in the <i>Anthracite (32)</i>, <i>Dusky Pink (40), Powder (038), Mauve (041)</i> colourways. I refer to the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/95175886/1000-knitting-patterns-book-700-knit-300?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=1000" target="_blank">1000 Knitting Patterns Book</a> that I bought from ETSY.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/wide-ribbed-beanie-2" target="_blank">Wide Ribbed Beanie</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/woolly-wormhead" target="_blank">Woolly Wormhead</a> using <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> Lord of Silk Aran in the <i>Few Are The Children Who Turn Out To Become The Equal of Their Fathers</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/ana" target="_blank">Ana</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/perl-grey" target="_blank">Perl Grey</a> using <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> Lord of Silk DK in the <i>OOAK2</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/saras-texture-crafts-polwarth-final-frontier" target="_blank">Sara's Texture Crafts Polwarth</a> in the <i>Final Frontier</i> colourway. I spun it in a 2-ply worsted style and got a 103g of a DK weight yarn, measuring 250m.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/pigeon-roof-studios-magical-superwash-targhee" target="_blank">Pigeon Roof Studios Targhee</a> in the <i>Magical</i> colourway. I spun it in a chain-plied worsted style and got 124g of a worsted weight yarn, measuring 158m.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/yarn-geek-fibers-iron-man-ii-bfl" target="_blank">Yarn Geek Fibers BFL</a> in the <i>Iron Man II</i> colourway. I spun a worsted 2-ply and got a heavy lace weight yarn measuring 1174m/1284yds from 227g/8oz.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/babylonglegs-berry-crush" target="_blank">BabyLongLegs BFL</a> in the <i>Berry Crush </i>colourway. I spun a worsted 2-ply yarn and got 102g of a heavy sport weight yarn measuring 218m.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-gone-west-fuzzlings" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre Fuzzlings</a> in the <i>Gone West </i>colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/refraction-plus" target="_blank">Refraction Plus</a> using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/refraction-plus" target="_blank">DyeForYarn Superwash BFL Sock</a> in the <i>Wooden Treasure Chest</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/nicole-c-mendez-ringel-sockenwolle" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks</a> using <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/nicolecmendez" target="_blank">Nicole C Mendez</a> Ringel Sockenwolle in the <i>#135</i> colourway.<br />
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<b><u>Blast From The Past</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/stripes-en-haut" target="_blank">Stripes En Haut</a> shawl from June 2013, mainly knit on holiday in Cornwall. It used <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> Count Cashmerino Sock in <i>Grey Skies In Manchester</i>, <a href="https://poshyarn.co.uk/shop" target="_blank">Posh Yarn</a> Martha Sock in <i>Dreams of An Insomniac</i> and <a href="http://shop.theuncommonthread.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Uncommon Thread</a> Lush Twist in <i>Pontus.</i> All are MCN bases.<br />
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De-pilled using a <a href="http://www.tallyarns.co.uk/collections/all/lilly-brush" target="_blank">Lilly Brush</a>.<br />
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<b><u>Plotting</u></b><br />
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I want to make another Stripes En Haut using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/posh-yarn-pamela-sock" target="_blank">Posh Yarn Pamela Sock</a>.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/boxwood--bolivian-rosewood-tibetan" target="_blank">Spanish Peacock Tibetan Spindle</a> made using Boxwood for the Whorl and Bolivian Rosewood for the shaft and tip. It weighs 28g.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/pamela-sock-3" target="_blank">Posh Yarn Pamela Sock</a> in the <i>Grass is Full Of Stars</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/kirsten-sock" target="_blank">Posh Yarn Kirsten Sock</a> in the <i>Sleep On My Wrongs</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/snowflake-color" target="_blank">Regia Snowflake</a> sock yarn in colourway <i>07709</i>.<br />
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<b><u>Online Community</u></b><br />
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Emily of the <a href="http://fibretown.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">FibreTown Podcast</a> has released a new pattern the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/esther-belle-shawl" target="_blank">Esther Belle Shawl</a> and she has donated a copy of this new pattern to give away to a viewer. Go to the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/topics/3312228" target="_blank">Ravelry Thread</a> and let us know about a strong female role model from your childhood.<br />
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<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-75588531585903132212015-10-13T10:25:00.002+01:002015-10-13T10:25:48.362+01:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 23 - Forgetful Podcaster WarningAs always, show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>. Come and join the conversation on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group</a> board.<br />
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Spin-A-Long 2015 winners are:<br />
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<a href="http://fondantfibre.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> Harlequin Bites - Post 13: HappyDebs<br />
<a href="http://www.sarastexturecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sara's Texture Crafts</a> Merino Batts in the <i>Porto</i> colourway - Post 8: jamiewalcott<br />
I mention the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-victorian-studio-podcast/3288581" target="_blank">Toy KAL</a> being co-hosted by the <a href="http://www.victorianstudio.com/" target="_blank">Victorian Studio</a>.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/hitofude-cardigan" target="_blank">Hitofude</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/hiroko-fukatsu" target="_blank">Hiroko Fukatsu</a> knit in Araucania Botany Lace in the <i>2118</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/vanilla-ribbed-socks" target="_blank">Vanilla Ribbed Socks</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-viscount-of-spark" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark</a> in <i>Riots & Revolts</i>. Started out as <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zigzagular-socks" target="_blank">Zigzagular Socks</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/susie-white" target="_blank">Susie White</a> of the <a href="http://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/" target="_blank">Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast</a>.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/clincher" target="_blank">Clincher</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ash-kearns" target="_blank">Ash Kearns</a> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SixSkeins?section_id=5652567&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">Perran Yarns</a> MCN 4ply in the <i>Muddy Pops</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/fab-funky-socks" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks</a> incorporating the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel" target="_blank">Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist</a> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FabFunkyFibres" target="_blank">Fab Funky Fibres</a> Self Striping Sock Yarn in the <i>Mish Mash</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/knitbritish/3280830" target="_blank">KnitBritish Breed Swatchalong KAL</a> using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/knitbritish-swatchkal---wensleydale" target="_blank">Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop DK</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/knitbritish-swatchkal---north-ronaldsay-aran" target="_blank">Blacker Yarns North Ronaldsay Aran</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/yarn-geek-fibers-iron-man-ii-bfl" target="_blank">Yarn Geek Fibers BFL</a> in the <i>Iron Man II</i> colourway. I am using a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/nealbrand#" target="_blank">Neal Brand</a> spindle in Black Palm and Ivorywood.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/saras-texture-crafts-polwarth-final-frontier" target="_blank">Sara's Texture Crafts Polwarth</a> in the <i>Final Frontier</i> colourway. I am using an <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EnidAshcroftSpindles" target="_blank">Enid Ashcroft</a> Vita Tibetan spindle made from Yew and Paduak.<br />
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<b><u>Blast From The Past</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/fluvial" target="_blank">Fluvial</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/marjorie-dussaud" target="_blank">Marjorie Dussaud</a> using Malabrigo Sock in the <i>Violeta Africana</i> colourway. Knit in September 2012 as a test knit.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/">Blacker Yarns</a> Cornish Tin <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/cornish-tin-4-ply-3" target="_blank">4-ply in the <i>Bottalack Blue</i> colourway</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/cornish-tin-dk" target="_blank">DK in the <i>Dolcoath Turquoise</i> colourway</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/tibetan-4-ply" target="_blank">Chester Wool Company Tibetan 4ply un-dyed</a>.<br />
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<b><u>Online Community</u></b><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Shoplouleigh" target="_blank">Louleigh</a> has donated one of her bags for a giveaway. I will close the draw in 14 days. Go to<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3297793" target="_blank"> the thread</a> on the Ravelry Board and let us know why you love project bags.<br />
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<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-25206470454856315162015-09-28T21:55:00.003+01:002015-09-28T21:56:02.626+01:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 22 - Blast From The PastAs always, show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>. Come and join the conversation on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group</a> board.<br />
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A <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3267308" target="_blank">spin-a-long (SAL)</a> started on 1st September, using a minimum of 100g or 3.5oz of fibre and spinning at least 100yds/91m. The SAL will finish on 30th September. All other details, including prizes are over on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/topics/3274045" target="_blank">FO Thread</a>. <b>Please do not chat in the FO Thread</b>. You can use <b>#STSAL2015</b> on social media and on your project page.<br />
I am wearing a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/cool-clavicle-cover" target="_blank">Cool Clavicle Cover</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/megan-williams" target="_blank">Megan Williams</a> of the <a href="http://www.stockinettezombies.com/" target="_blank">Stockinette Zombie Podcast</a> out of <a href="http://www.sweetgeorgiayarns.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Georgia</a> Tough Love Sock in the <i>Tea Party</i> colourway. I mention my penannualar brooch from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TwilightForge?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Twilight Forge on ETSY</a>.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/hilltop-cloud-autumn-coloured-bfl-cashmere-silk" target="_blank">September SAL</a> - <a href="https://hilltop-cloud.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Hilltop Cloud</a> 70% BFL/15% Cashmere/15% Silk, 100g in natural and 100g in Autumn colours. Spun on my <a href="https://spanishpeacock.com/catalog/supported-spindles/" target="_blank">Spanish Peacock</a> bead whorl spindles. I got two skeins of Heavy Fingering/4-ply weight yarn, spun into worsted style 2-ply yarn. The natural skein is 105g and measures 313m/342yds. The Autumn coloured skein is 106g and measures 332m/363yds.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/pebble-beach-shawl" target="_blank">Pebble Beach Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/helen-stewart" target="_blank">Helen Stewart</a> using <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/blackbunnyfibers" target="_blank">Black Bunny Fibers</a> Merino Silk Sock (70% Merino/30% Silk) in the <i>Peek-A-Boo</i> colourway, in the small size.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/felici-socks" target="_blank">Plain vanilla Socks</a> using KnitPicks Felici Yarn in the <i>Afternoon</i> colourway.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/hitofude-cardigan" target="_blank">Hitofude</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/hiroko-fukatsu" target="_blank">Hiroko Fukatsu</a> knit in Araucania Botany Lace in the <i>2118</i> colourway. Stored in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LowlandOriginals" target="_blank">Lowland Originals</a> bag.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/cardinia-wrap" target="_blank">Cardinia Wrap</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ambah" target="_blank">ambah</a>. Knit using the yarn that I plotted to use for <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dusk-into-twilight" target="_blank">Dusk Into Twilight</a> by Romi Hill. The yarn is <a href="http://kettleyarnco.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kettle Yarn Co</a> Beyul in <i>Black Quartz</i>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TrulyHooked" target="_blank">Truly Hooked</a> 60% Superwash Merino/20% Silk/20% Yak Down in the <i>Merida</i> colourway and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWoolBarn" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Adventure Sock in the <i>Lagoon</i> colourway. Eleanor (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/alwysknit" target="_blank">alwysknit</a>) reminded me to photo the yarns in black and white and I decided that the shade differences wouldn't work for that pattern, but this one probably will.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/yarn-geek-fibers-iron-man-ii-bfl" target="_blank">Yarn Geek Fibers BFL</a> in the <i>Iron Man II</i> colourway. I am using a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/nealbrand#" target="_blank">Neal Brand</a> spindle in Black Palm and Ivorywood.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/vanilla-ribbed-socks" target="_blank">Vanilla Ribbed Socks</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-viscount-of-spark" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark</a> in <i>Riots & Revolts</i>. Started out as <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zigzagular-socks" target="_blank">Zigzagular Socks</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/susie-white" target="_blank">Susie White</a> of the <a href="http://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/" target="_blank">Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast</a>. I mention the PokeMeNot from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JanBSmiley?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Jan B Smiley</a>.<br />
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<b><u>Blast From The Past</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/fiddlehead-mittens" target="_blank">Fiddlehead Mitts</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/adrian-bizilia" target="_blank">Adrian Bizilia</a> in Debbie Bliss Cashmerino DK in <i>Cream</i> and Noro Silk Garden Lite in <i>2013</i>. First knit in February 2012.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.blackeryarns.co.uk/newly-spun/cornish-tin.html" target="_blank">Blacker Yarns Cornish Tin 4ply</a> from <a href="http://www.brityarn.co.uk/product/Blacker-Yarns-Cornish-Tin-DK" target="_blank">BritYarn</a> in the <i>Wheal Rose Red</i> and <i>Levant Grey</i> BritYarn still has some green DK. My sister in law got me some more at <a href="http://yarndale.co.uk/" target="_blank">Yarndale</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-viscount-of-spark-sock-blank" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark Sock Blank</a> in a one of a kind colourway. I mention the <a href="http://caffeinatedknittingwithgertandallie.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Caffeinated Knitting Podcast with Gert & Allie</a>.<br />
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<b><u>Online Community</u></b><br />
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Thank you to Andi from the <a href="http://andresueknits.com/" target="_blank">AndreSueKnits Podcast</a> and Maureen from the <a href="http://www.victorianstudio.com/" target="_blank">Victorian Studio Podcast</a> for their mentions on their podcasts.Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-91073629748384837162015-09-15T21:25:00.002+01:002015-09-15T21:25:33.900+01:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 21 - Dyeing FunAs always, show notes can be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>. Come and join the conversation on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group</a> board.<br />
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1 Year Pod-iversary prize was a skein of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WharfedaleWoolworks" target="_blank">Wharfedale Woolworks</a> BFL Lace in the <i>Sea Jewels</i> colourway. There is 800m/875yds from 100g. The winner was post 28, Sikuna from Berlin in Germany.<br />
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Thank you for all the feedback provided in the thread, I will definitely try and film some spindling soon! There are a couple of videos that I recommend if you are interested in support spinning; Lori of Deerfield Creations filmed<a href="https://youtu.be/1qHEESpdOGs" target="_blank"> a good introduction</a> and Lisa Chan filmed <a href="https://youtu.be/WqcvqsYy03E" target="_blank">the video</a> that <i>finally</i> made long draw spindling click for me.<br />
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A <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3267308" target="_blank">spin-a-long (SAL)</a> started on 1st September, using a minimum of 100g or 3.5oz of fibre and spinning at least 100yds/91m. The SAL will finish on 30th September. All other details, including prizes are over on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/topics/3274045" target="_blank">FO Thread</a>. <b>Please do not chat in the FO Thread</b>. You can use <b>#STSAL2015</b> on social media and on your project page.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/nuvem-2" target="_blank">Nuvem</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/martina-behm" target="_blank">Martina Behm</a> in <a href="https://www.rohrspatzundwollmeise.de/en/wolle/lace/?filterType=Availability&addFilter=1" target="_blank">Wollmeise Lace-Garn</a> in the <i>Cu</i> colorway. I used the border element from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/viajante" target="_blank">Viajante</a> also by Martina Behm. Thank you to <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/alwysknit" target="_blank">alwysknit</a>, aka Eleanor for suggesting that. The video tutorial I used to do garter stitch in the round was <a href="https://youtu.be/pAc24nNf92o" target="_blank">this one</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/into-the-whirled-captain-tightpants-polwarth-silk" target="_blank">Into The Whirled</a> 85% Polwarth/25% Silk in the <i>Captain Tightpants</i> colourway. Spun as a worsted 2-ply to produce a barber poled yarn. I got 356m from 118g at a fingering/4ply weight yarn.<br />
<a href="http://www.worldofwool.co.uk/products/17/natural_wool_tops_and_fleeces/merino.htm" target="_blank">Superwash Merino Fibre from World of Wool</a> - 135g dyed using <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005UOG942/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B005UOG942&linkCode=as2&tag=crafty07-21">Wilton 8 Colour Icing Set 226 g</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=crafty07-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B005UOG942" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and white vinegar.<br />
<a href="http://www.chesterwool.com/" target="_blank">Chester Wool Company</a> Platinum HT Sock (75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon) - 435m/100g. Dyed using the same colours as the fibre. <a href="http://bluefaced.net/">Bluefaced.net</a> is the retail arm of the undyed yarn selling company.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/hilltop-cloud-autumn-coloured-bfl-cashmere-silk" target="_blank">September SAL</a> - <a href="https://hilltop-cloud.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Hilltop Cloud</a> 70% BFL/15% Cashmere/15% Silk, 100g in natural and 100g in Autumn colours. Spun on my <a href="https://spanishpeacock.com/catalog/supported-spindles/" target="_blank">Spanish Peacock</a> bead whorl spindles.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/toddler-blanket" target="_blank">Toddler Blanket</a> using Rico Designs Baby Classic DK in the <i>Powder</i> (038), <i>Mauve</i> (041), <i>Dusky Pink</i> (40), <i>Anthracite</i> (32) and <i>Purple</i> (16) colourways. Done using Treble(UK)/Double Crochet(US).<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/pebble-beach-shawl" target="_blank">Pebble Beach Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/helen-stewart" target="_blank">Helen Stewart</a> using <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/blackbunnyfibers" target="_blank">Black Bunny Fibers</a> Merino Silk Sock (70% Merino/30% Silk) in the <i>Peek-A-Boo</i> colourway.<br />
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<b><u>Crafting Library/Quest For Knowledge</u></b><br />
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Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece: Dip-Dyeing, Hand-Painting, Tie-Dyeing, and Other Creative Techniques<img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=crafty07-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1603424687" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> (<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1603424687/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1603424687&linkCode=as2&tag=crafty07-21" target="_blank">UK Link</a>/<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1603424687/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1603424687&linkCode=as2&tag=stitctoget-20&linkId=B5K5PUNDTQ42XCB5" target="_blank">US Link</a>) by Gail Callahan, <a href="http://www.kangaroodyer.com/" target="_blank">The Kangeroo Dyer</a>. I also have the Color Grid, which I got from <a href="http://www.hilltopcloud.co.uk/tools.html" target="_blank">Hilltop Cloud</a>. I found out about these from <a href="https://youtu.be/cdn8Fv7NHMM" target="_blank">an interview</a> that Laura of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/gynx" target="_blank">Gynx Yarns</a> from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/thedyersnotebook" target="_blank">The Dyer's Notebook Podcast</a> did with Gail.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJT7_7b25oxQaN1DOSiZGR75GnxgeSKIj" target="_blank">Playlist of videos</a> I used when I was first looking at dyeing yarn.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.sarastexturecrafts.com/straight-from-the-farm-tops-48-c.asp" target="_blank">Sara's Texture Crafts</a> Romney fibre (500g) and Shetland fibre (200g). Sara has a 50% discount (applied at checkout automatically) on her "Fresh From The Farm Tops" at the moment.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MamaLongLegs" target="_blank">Babylonglegs</a> Merino D'Arles fibre (200g). You can get the undyed natural fibre from <a href="https://www.jarbon.com/wool-top-range/merino-darles/merino-darles?zenid=am6eeedkrgahpsar6hfmlf23l6#.Vff8dhFViko" target="_blank">John Arbon</a>. Sarah has a discount on at the moment Add <b>spin4yourlife</b> to the discount box at checkout for a 15% off all Spinning Fibres.<br />
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<b><u>Online Community</u></b><br />
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I've been watching some broadcasts on the Periscope app. I'm not sure if I'll ever record on there, but my user name is the same as for <a href="https://twitter.com/stitchedtog" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <b>stitchedtog</b>.Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-58209716870354537272015-09-06T22:31:00.001+01:002015-09-15T11:39:08.870+01:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 20 - Technological InterruptionsShow notes can always be found at <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a>.<br />
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The Crafting With Colour KAL closed on 31st August and the winners drawn from the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3224212" target="_blank">FO Thread</a>.<br />
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A <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3267308" target="_blank">spin-a-long (SAL)</a> started on 1st September, using a minimum of 100g or 3.5oz of fibre and spinning at least 100yds/91m. The SAL will finish on 30th September. All other details, including prizes are over on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/topics/3274045" target="_blank">FO Thread</a>. <b>Please do not chat in the FO Thread</b>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/konrads-2015-monster" target="_blank">Crocheted Monster</a> for my nephew.<br />
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Inspired by <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=915732&b=253536&m=29190&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Ecraftsy%2Ecom%2Fclass%2FAmigurumi%2DWoodland%2DAnimals%2F59" target="_blank">Amigurumi: Woodland Friends Craftsy Class with Stacey Trock</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1604680091/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=1604680091&linkCode=as2&tag=crafty07-21">Big Book of Knitted Monsters</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=crafty07-21&l=as2&o=2&a=1604680091" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> (UK Link) by Rebecca Danger (<a href="http://amzn.to/1NVVNI4" target="_blank">US Link</a>)<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/sock-yarn-square" target="_blank">Sock Yarn Scraps Blanket</a> - 28 squares blocked. I have knit a total of 71 of the 144 I want.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/hand-dyed-1" target="_blank">Hand Dyed OOAK1</a> - 221m and 82g of sport weight yarn, spun worsted into a 2-ply yarn.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/hilltop-cloud-autumn-coloured-bfl-cashmere-silk" target="_blank">September SAL</a> - <a href="https://hilltop-cloud.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Hilltop Cloud</a> 70% BFL/15% Cashmere/15% Silk, 100g in natural and 100g in Autumn colours. Spun on my <a href="https://spanishpeacock.com/catalog/supported-spindles/" target="_blank">Spanish Peacock</a> bead whorl spindles.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/toddler-blanket" target="_blank">Toddler Blanket</a> using Rico Designs Baby Classic DK in the <i>Powder</i> (038), <i>Mauve</i> (041), <i>Dusky Pink</i> (40), <i>Anthracite</i> (32) and <i>Purple</i> (16) colourways. Done using Treble(UK)/Double Crochet(US). I mention the penguin and duck stitch markers I got from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AbsoKnittingLutely" target="_blank">Abso-Knitting-Lutely</a> (aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Silwen" target="_blank">Silwen</a>/Nadia).<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/hitofude-cardigan" target="_blank">Botany Lace Hitofude</a> using Araucania Botany Lace in the <i>2118</i> colourway, bought from <a href="http://www.celticove.com/" target="_blank">Stash Fine Yarns</a> (they have 35% off all yarns including those on sale).<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/nuvem-2" target="_blank">Nuvem</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/martina-behm" target="_blank">Martina Behm</a> in <a href="https://www.rohrspatzundwollmeise.de/en/wolle/lace/?filterType=Availability&addFilter=1" target="_blank">Wollmeise Lace-Garn</a> in the <i>Cu</i> colorway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/yarn-geek-fibers-iron-man-ii-bfl" target="_blank">Yarn Geek Fibers BFL</a> in the <i>Iron Man II</i> colourway and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/into-the-whirled-captain-tightpants-polwarth-silk" target="_blank">Into The Whirled</a> 85% Polwarth/25% Silk in the <i>Captain Tightpants</i> colourway have remained untouched.<br />
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<b><u>Plotting</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dusk-into-twilight" target="_blank">Dusk Into Twilight</a> by Romi Hill using <a href="http://kettleyarnco.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kettle Yarn Co</a> Beyul in <i>Black Quartz</i>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TrulyHooked" target="_blank">Truly Hooked</a> 60% Superwash Merino/20% Silk/20% Yak Down in the <i>Merida</i> colourway and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheWoolBarn" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Adventure Sock in the <i>Lagoon</i> colourway.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://kettleyarnco.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kettle Yarn Co</a> Beyul in the <i>Black Quartz</i> colourway. It's a 4ply/fingering weight yarn comprised of 60% superwash merino/20% yak down/20% silk. There are 366m/400yds from the 100g skein.<br />
<a href="http://www.edencottageyarns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Eden Cottage Yarns</a> - 100g - 400m/437yds of Polwarth 4ply/fingering weight yarn in the <i>Faded Bloom</i> colourway.<br />
Spin Bin and 120g of Superwash Merino/Nylon in the <i>Metropolis</i> colourway from <a href="http://fondantfibre.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a>. I mention the jute baskets that I bought from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/julzcraftsupplies" target="_blank">Julz Craft Supplies</a>.<br />
Tibetan Spindle in Yew & Padauk, weighing 24g made by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EnidAshcroftSpindles" target="_blank">Enid Ashcroft</a>. I talk about a table made for my great uncle by <a href="http://www.robertthompsons.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mousey Thompson</a>.<br />
Supersized Wedge Bag from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnitandStitchBits" target="_blank">Knits and Stitch Bits</a>.<br />
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1 Year Pod-iversary discount was last weekend. In addition I'm giving away a skein of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/WharfedaleWoolworks" target="_blank">Wharfedale Woolworks</a> BFL Lace in the <i>Sea Jewels</i> colourway.<br />
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There is 800m/875yds from 100g. Enter over on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/topics/3274743" target="_blank">Ravelry Thread</a>, answering the question given in the first post. The thread will close just before the next episode is recorded and the winner randomly drawn.Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-9002336018428984202015-08-27T10:18:00.002+01:002015-08-27T10:18:24.263+01:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 19 - Tonnes of FluffShow notes can always be found on <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a> by clicking on the <i>Podcast</i> button at the top of the page.<br />
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The Crafting With Colour KAL is proceeding well. Finished Objects should be posted in this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3224212" target="_blank">FO Thread</a> (please no chat there). Please also read all the rules carefully before posting to make sure your project fits the rules.<br />
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If you want to chat about the KAL, please come and join the friendly thread <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3211622" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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The KAL finishes on 31st August 2015, so still plenty of time to enter.<br />
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Starting on 1st September, I'll be hosting a spin a long. It's going to be a simple and straight forward SAL, using a minimum of 100g or 3.5oz of fibre and spinning at least 100yds/91m. The SAL will finish on 30th September and there will be two prizes:<br />
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The first prize that will be drawn was kindly donated by Deb of <a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a>, which I showed a few months ago. It's a set of blending roving made from Shetland/Merino/Bamboo. The set is in 6 colours and weighs 150g in total. The set is called Harlequin Bites.<br />
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This second prize was very kindly donated by Sara of <a href="http://www.sarastexturecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sara's Texture Crafts</a>. This is two matching 50g batts of merino in the <i>Porto</i> colourway.<br />
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I'll open a chat thread for this SAL when this episode goes live and the FO Thread after the start date. Please don't start before 1st September, no WIPs are allowed. It would be even better if you pulled from stash!<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/holi-party" target="_blank">Holi Party</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/joji-locatelli" target="_blank">Joji Locatelli</a> using Noro Iro in colourway <i>69</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.worldofwool.co.uk/index.php" target="_blank">World of Woo</a>l Superwash hand dyed in the oven using <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JC02CGE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B00JC02CGE&linkCode=as2&tag=crafty07-21" target="_blank">Wilton's Cake Decorating Gels - Set of 8 Food Colour Pastes</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=crafty07-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B00JC02CGE" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" /> and white vinegar.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/spunrightround" target="_blank">SpunRightRound</a> Rambouillet in the <i>Circus</i> colourway. It's a worsted spun 2ply aimed at obtaining a barber pole appearance. It turned out to be a heavy fingering weight yarn measuring 363m.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-organic-merino-silk--baby-llama" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> Organic Merino Silk and Baby Llama in the <i>Beach Huts</i> colourway. It's a worsted spun 3ply in the worsted weight, amounting to 136m.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/hitofude-cardigan" target="_blank">Botany Lace Hitofude</a> using Araucania Botany Lace in the <i>2118</i> colourway, bought from <a href="http://www.celticove.com/" target="_blank">Stash Fine Yarns</a> (they have 35% off all yarns including those on sale). The project bag was from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LowlandOriginals" target="_blank">Lowland Originals</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/nuvem-2" target="_blank">Nuvem</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/martina-behm" target="_blank">Martina Behm</a> in <a href="https://www.rohrspatzundwollmeise.de/en/wolle/lace/?filterType=Availability&addFilter=1" target="_blank">Wollmeise Lace-Garn</a> in the <i>Cu</i> colorway. The project bag was from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MinaMakes" target="_blank">MinaMakes</a> of <a href="https://knittingexpat.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">The Knitting Expat Podcast</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/yarn-geek-fibers-iron-man-ii-bfl" target="_blank">Yarn Geek Fibers BFL</a> in the <i>Iron Man II</i> colourway. I am using a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/nealbrand#" target="_blank">Neal Brand</a> spindle in Black Palm and Ivorywood.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/into-the-whirled-captain-tightpants-polwarth-silk" target="_blank">Into The Whirled</a> 85% Polwarth/25% Silk in the <i>Captain Tightpants</i> colourway. I am using two <a href="http://www.spanishpeacock.com/" target="_blank">Spanish Peacock</a> Bead Whorl spindles.<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnittyAndColor" target="_blank">Knitty and Color</a> Superwash Targhee in the <i>Early Fall</i> colourway. I have 4oz.<br />
<a href="http://www.sarastexturecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sara's Texture Crafts</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/saras-texture-crafts-polwarth-final-frontier" target="_blank">Polwarth</a> fibre in the <i>Final Frontier</i> colourway and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/saras-texture-crafts-bfl-silk-fangorn" target="_blank">70% BFL/30% Silk</a> fibre in the <i>Fangorn</i> colourway. Sara also kindly sent me some <a href="http://www.sarastexturecrafts.com/mint-choc-shantung-50g-hand-carded-batts-11555-p.asp" target="_blank">Mint Choc merino silk batts</a> to try.<br />
<a href="https://hilltop-cloud.myshopify.com/collections/gradients" target="_blank">HilltopCloud Gradient Packs</a> in the <i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/hilltopcloud-conch-gradient-pack" target="_blank">Conch</a></i> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/hilltopcloud-cabbage-leaf-gradient-pack" target="_blank"><i>Cabbage Leaf</i> </a>options. Conch is comprised of 50% Merino/25% Shetland/12% Silk/12% Baby Alpaca. Cabbage Leaf is comprised of 55% Merino/30% Corriedale/15% Bamboo. Each pack weighs 140g and is made of 9 colours of blended fibre.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AppleRoseFibers" target="_blank">Apple Rose Fibers</a> Undyed Cormo Top (4oz). I talk about the <a href="https://instagram.com/explore/tags/spin15aday/" target="_blank">#spin15aday</a> instagram spin-a-long where people are spinning 15 minutes a day.<a href="https://instagram.com/baabonnybelle/" target="_blank"> BaaBonnyBelle</a> sent me some Cormo locks.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/signature-sock" target="_blank">OnTheRound</a> Signature Sock in the <i>Silver Lining Tweed</i> colourway. It's a 4ply/fingering weight yarn made of 80% Merino and 20% Nylon and it measures 375m/410yds.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/fenella-sock-2" target="_blank">Posh Yarn</a> Fenella Sock in the <i>Let's Be Up and Doing</i> colourway. It's a 4ply/fingering weight yarn made of 75% Merino and 25% Cashmere and it measures 355m/388yds.</div>
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Thank you to the purchasers of my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/trade" target="_blank">destashed</a> yarn. There's still more and if you see something you like that isn't listed in the Trade/Sell category, you can always ask, I might let it go if you really want it.Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-25220938562304968152015-08-05T22:11:00.000+01:002015-08-05T22:11:03.051+01:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 18 - Spun All The Things.Show notes can always be found on <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a> by clicking on the <i>Podcast</i> button at the top of the page.<br />
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The Crafting With Colour KAL is proceeding well. Finished Objects should be posted in this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3224212" target="_blank">FO Thread</a> (please no chat there). Please also read all the rules carefully before posting to make sure your project fits the rules.<br />
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The KAL finishes on 31st August 2015, so still plenty of time to enter.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/the-joker-and-the-thief" target="_blank">The Joker and The Thief</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/melanie-berg" target="_blank">Melanie Berg</a>. I'm using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/wollmeise-pure-100-merino-superwash" target="_blank">Wollmeise Pure</a> in a WD version of <i>Ein Klein Wenig Verrucht</i> and couple of sets of mini skeins from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/frankenskein-yarns-merino-miniskein-set" target="_blank">Frankenskein Yarns</a> in the <i>Sour Heart</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/quicksilver" target="_blank">Quicksilver</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/melanie-berg" target="_blank">Melanie Berg</a>. Knit in Snaeldan 2-Ply in the <i>Charcoal</i>, <i>Cloud</i> and <i>Turf </i>colourways, from <a href="http://www.islandwool.co.uk/index.php" target="_blank">Island Wool</a> on the Faroe Isles.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/skein-thyme-polwarth-silk" target="_blank">Skein 80% Polwarth/20% Silk</a> in the <i>Thyme</i> colourway. I got 250m of a heavy DK weight 2-ply yarn.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/countess-ablaze-extravagance-and-cruelty" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> blend in the <i>Extravagance and Cruelty</i> colourway. 62% merino/12% alpaca/12% angelina/12% Seacell. I got 487m of a 3-ply DK weight out of 311g.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-oatmeal-bfl-luckenbooth" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre Oatmeal BFL</a> in the <i>Luckenbooth</i> colourway. I got 275m of a heavy fingering weight chain plyed yarn, spun worsted.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/saras-texture-crafts-precious-rock-bfl" target="_blank">Sara's Texture Crafts BFL</a> in the <i>Precious Rock</i> colourway. I got 254m of a sport weight 2-ply yarn, spun worsted.<br />
<a href="http://www.dtcrafts.co.uk/index.html">DT Crafts</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/dt-craft--design-undyed-50-merino-50-tencel-superwash-sock" target="_blank">50%/50% Merino/Tencel Sock Yarn</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/undyed-high-twist-75-25-merino-nylon-superwash-sock" target="_blank">High Twist 75%/25% Superwash Merino/Nylon Sock</a>, dyed using <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005UOG942/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creative=19450&creativeASIN=B005UOG942&linkCode=as2&tag=crafty07-21&linkId=KCCP2FELFUAA2BDJ">Wilton 8 Colour Icing Set 226 g (UK Link)</a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://ir-uk.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=crafty07-21&l=as2&o=2&a=B005UOG942" height="1" style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" width="1" />
dyed in the microwave. All the video tutorials I used are in this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJT7_7b25oxQaN1DOSiZGR75GnxgeSKIj" target="_blank">YouTube Playlist</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/toddler-blanket" target="_blank">Toddler Blanket</a> using Rico Designs Baby Classic DK in the <i>Powder</i> (038), <i>Mauve</i> (041), <i>Dusky Pink</i> (40), <i>Anthracite</i> (32) and <i>Purple</i> (16) colourways. Done using Treble(UK)/Double Crochet(US).<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/hitofude-cardigan" target="_blank">Botany Lace Hitofude</a> using Araucania Botany Lace in the <i>2118</i> colourway, bought from <a href="http://www.celticove.com/" target="_blank">Stash Fine Yarns</a> (they have 35% off all yarns including those on sale). I mention <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/justrunknit/hitofude-cardigan-9" target="_blank">Megan</a> of <a href="http://www.stockinettezombies.com/" target="_blank">Stockinette Zombies </a>and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/chainoffools/hitofude-cardigan" target="_blank">Emily</a> of the <a href="http://fibretown.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fibre Town</a> podcasts and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/232252463/poke-me-not?ref=listing-shop-header-1">Poke Me Not</a> needle holder from Jan B Smiley.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/refraction-plus" target="_blank">Refraction Plus Shawl</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/dyeforyarn-sock----bfl-superwash" target="_blank">DyeForYarn Superwash BFL Sock</a> in the <i>Wooden Treasure Chest</i> colourway. Using the charts from the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/refraction-shawlette" target="_blank">Refraction Shawlette </a>pattern.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/yarn-geek-fibers-iron-man-ii-bfl" target="_blank">Yarn Geek Fibers BFL</a> in the <i>Iron Man II</i> colourway.<br />
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I discuss frogging the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/stripe-study-shawl" target="_blank">Stripe Study Shawl</a> which is in a bag by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheSilverShedUSA?ref=search_shop_redirect">The SilverShed USA</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dotted-rays" target="_blank">Dotted Rays Shawl</a> in a Superwash Merino Ombre Shawl Kit from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/YarnLux?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank">YarnLux</a> in the <i>Moss to Berry</i> colourways.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/pure-100-merino-superwash-4" target="_blank">Wollmeise 100% Pure Superwash Merino</a> in the <i>0 Rh Negativ</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/beesybee-fibers-galah-bfl" target="_blank">BeesyBee Fibers BFL</a> in the <i>Galah</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/fondant-fibre-lina-rolags" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre Rolags</a> in the <i>Lina</i> colourway. A blend of alpaca, camel, Shetland and silk.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/fondant-fibre-lifes-a-beach-mcn" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre MCN</a> in the <i>Life's A Beach</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/hobbledehoy-merino-tencel-lagoon" target="_blank">Hobbledehoy Merino/Tencel</a> in the <i>Lagoon</i> colourway.<br />
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Received a prize from MandoBug of <a href="http://mandobugcrafts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">MandoBug Crafts</a> podcast.<br />
I'm <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/trade" target="_blank">destashing</a> some yarn. If you see something you like that isn't listed in the Trade/Sell category, you can always ask, I might let it go if you really want it.Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-32209893237486455332015-07-15T08:55:00.000+01:002015-07-15T08:55:44.455+01:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 17 - Spinning ALL The ThingsShow notes can always be found on <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a> by clicking on the <i>Podcast</i> button at the top of the page.<br />
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Prizes for the Crafting With Colour KAL are:<br />
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Donated and <b><u>dyed</u></b> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/HappyDebs" target="_blank">HappyDebs</a>, a member of our group, MCN Sock Weight Yarn in the <i>Spring Garden</i> colourway, 350m/383yds of 80% merino/10% cashmere/10% sock.<br />
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Kindly donated by another viewer is Sundara Sock Yarn in the <i>Shadow Studies</i> colourway. It's 100% superwash merino and 338m/370yds.<br />
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Alessandra, aka <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/PokedaGoblin" target="_blank">PokedaGoblin</a> donated this yarn specifically for this KAL. Two skeins of Regia 4-Fadig Color (a self striping yarn) in colouway <i>05048</i>. Each skein measures 210m/230yds and weighs 50g. The yarn is made of 75% wool/25% polyamide.<br />
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Finished Objects should be posted in this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3224212" target="_blank">FO Thread</a> (please no chat there). Please also read all the rules carefully before posting to make sure your project fits the rules.<br />
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The KAL finishes on 31st August 2015.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/make-it-work" target="_blank">Make It Work</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/allie-coffey" target="_blank">Allie Coffey</a> of <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCkQFjAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCXuxUAfzhLtU0pGFx2vx6SA&ei=ptdmVZePCKi07Qa3v4GoCg&usg=AFQjCNEq2NoeECn--VilMUlbxX1LD8qb2w&sig2=YStu8kykOMvYNueZtmMbHg&bvm=bv.93990622,d.ZGU" target="_blank">Caffeinated Knitting Podcast</a>. I used yarn spun from <a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/inked-organic-merino" target="_blank">Organic Merino</a> in the <i>Inked</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnittyAndColor" target="_blank">Knitty and Color</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/sleepy-hollow-merino-silk" target="_blank">Merino Silk</a> in the <i>Sleepy Hollow</i> colourway. It's 80% merino and 20% silk. I spun it worsted with a 2ply constructions and 261m of a light DK weight, weighing 110g.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/saras-texture-crafts-raspberry-chocolate-merino" target="_blank">Sara's Texture Crafts Merino</a> in the <i>Raspberry Chocolate</i> colourway. I spun it worsted with a 4ply construction. I got 160m aran weight and it weighs 179g.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/nbk-polwarth-flying-kites" target="_blank">Northbound Knitting Polwarth</a> in the <i>Flying Kites</i> colourway. I spun it worsted with a 2ply construction aiming to get a barber pole effect. I got 178m of a worsted weight yarn weighing 105g.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/textured-shawl" target="_blank">Textured Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stefanie-bold" target="_blank">Stephanie Bold</a> in The Knitting Goddess Laceweight 70% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere in the <i>Greens</i> colourway. This was knit for my friend Rachael who bought the yarn when she took me to Fibre East 2014.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/toddler-blanket" target="_blank">Toddler Blanket</a> using Rico Designs Baby Classic DK in the <i>Powder</i> (038), <i>Mauve</i> (041), <i>Dusky Pink</i> (40), <i>Anthracite</i> (32) and <i>Purple</i> (16) colourways. Done using Treble(UK)/Double Crochet(US).<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/felici-socks" target="_blank">Felici Socks</a> using Knit Picks Felici in the <i>Afternoon</i> colourway. My vanilla sock pattern with a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/incorporate/fish-lips-kiss-heel" target="_blank">Fish Lips Kiss Heel</a>. I mention the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/232252463/poke-me-not?ref=shop_home_feat_1" target="_blank">Poke Me Not</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JanBSmiley?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Jan B Smiley</a> and Emily of the <a href="http://fibretown.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fibre Town Podcast</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/the-joker-and-the-thief" target="_blank">The Joker and The Thief</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/melanie-berg" target="_blank">Melanie Berg</a>. I'm using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/wollmeise-pure-100-merino-superwash" target="_blank">Wollmeise Pure</a> in a WD version of <i>Ein Klein Wenig Verrucht</i> and couple of sets of mini skeins from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/frankenskein-yarns-merino-miniskein-set" target="_blank">Frankenskein Yarns</a> in the <i>Sour Heart</i> colourway. I mention my HiyaHiya Kitty Snips. I got mine from <a href="http://www.meadowyarn.co.uk/notions/g/category/k/17/s/587/" target="_blank">Meadow Yarns</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/skein-thyme-polwarth-silk" target="_blank">Skein Polwarth Silk</a> in the <i>Thyme</i> colourway is being plied.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/countess-ablaze-extravagance-and-cruelty" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> blend in the <i>Extravagance and Cruelty</i> colourway. 62% merino/12% alpaca/12% angelina/12% Seacell. It's stored in a basket from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/julzcraftsupplies" target="_blank">Julzcrafts</a>. This is my Tour de Fleece 2015 spin. I'm in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/tour-de-fleece/3216460" target="_blank">Team Caffeinated 2015</a>, which is a very laid back group. I have also opened <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/3234019" target="_blank">a thread</a> in the Stitched Together Ravelry group for people who are sort of spinning along with the TdF but don't want any commitment. There aren't any prizes, just friendly support.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-oatmeal-bfl-luckenbooth" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre Oatmeal BFL</a> in the <i>Luckenbooth</i> colourway.<br />
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<b><u>Plotting</u></b><br />
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Knitting some socks from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/sock-architecture" target="_blank">Sock Architecture</a> by Lara Neel.<br />
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<a href="https://spanishpeacock.com/catalog/supported-spindles/" target="_blank">Spanish Peacock</a> Cocobolo Russian Spindle<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/pigeonroof-studios-magical-superwash-targhee" target="_blank">Pigeon Roof Studies Superwash Targhee</a> in the <i>Magical</i> colourway<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/all-american-superwash-targhee-silk" target="_blank">On The Round Superwash Targhee/Silk</a> in the <i>Silver Lining Tweed</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/viscount-of-spark-3" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark</a> in the <i>Nerds Prefer Their Rainbows Darker</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/dr-donegal-4ply" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Dr Donegal</a> in a <i>OOAK</i> colourway<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/sock-weight-yarn-merino-and-silk-single-ply" target="_blank">MarigoldJen Merino/Silk Single</a> (4ply) in the <i>Serene </i>colourway.<br />
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Thank you for all the well wishes during my surgery and support in the aftermath!Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-26764724559479853802015-06-26T13:14:00.000+01:002015-06-26T13:14:09.471+01:00This is Not An Episode Just An UpdateThis is just a quick update to let you know what I'm doing. If you are only interested in knitting and spinning, don't bother watching, I'll be back when I can.<br />
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I mention the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3193669" target="_blank">Handspinning Thread</a> on the Ravelry Group and <a href="https://instagram.com/keninmaine/" target="_blank">@keninmaine</a>'s support spindle videos on Instagram; <a href="https://instagram.com/p/3PukbxiMlP/" target="_blank">video 1</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/p/3PxHwbCMo9/" target="_blank">video 2</a>.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/exploration-station" target="_blank">Exploration Station</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stephen-west" target="_blank">Stephen West</a> being Knit in <a href="http://kettleyarnco.co.uk/shop/" target="_blank">Kettle Yarn Co</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kettle-yarn-co-twist" target="_blank">TWIST</a> which is a 4ply/sock weight 100% BFL yarn. 50g has 183m/200yds and I used 100g x <i>Haematite</i>, 100g x <i>OOAK Colourway</i>, 100g x <i>Old Smoke</i> & 50g of <i>Glacier</i>.
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/countess-ablaze-christmas-yarn" target="_blank">Christmas Yarn</a> spun from <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> Superwash Merino in 100g x <i>An Inveterate Dislike of Julia</i> and 200g x <i>The Debauched and Reckless Style of Living</i> spun into a true 3-ply to get 559m/611yds of sport/dk weight yarn. After sampling and waste, it weighed 266g.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quicksilver" target="_blank">Quicksilver</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/melanie-berg" target="_blank">Melanie Berg</a>.<br />
Using <a href="http://www.islandwool.co.uk/yarn/snaeldan/products.php?section=2-PLY" target="_blank">Snaelden 2ply</a> - A blend of Faorese and Falkland wool - 4ply/fingering to sport weight. I have 100g/360m/394yds in each of <i>Cloud, Charcoal</i> and <i>Turf.</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/stripe-study-shawl" target="_blank">Stripe Study Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/veera-valimaki" target="_blank">Veera Välimäki</a> in <a href="https://poshyarn.co.uk/shop" target="_blank">Posh Yarn</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/posh-yarn-martha-sock" target="_blank">Martha Sock</a> in the <i>Ladies Don't Whistle</i> and <i>And Don't You Come Back No More</i> colourways. This yarn tried to be a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/3-4-hap-shawl" target="_blank">3/4 Hap Shawl</a>, also by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/veera-valimaki" target="_blank">Veera Välimäki</a>, but it failed.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/bc-yarnings-hat" target="_blank">BCYarnings Hat</a> of my own design. Yarn is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BerryColorfulYarning?ref=hdr_shop_menu" target="_blank">Berry Colorful Yarnings</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/berry-colorful-yarnings-primary-dk-formerly-squishy-dk" target="_blank">Primary DK</a> in the <i>Copper Pot</i> colourway. I talk about the <a href="http://www.patterngenius.com/" target="_blank">PatternGenius App</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/make-it-work" target="_blank">Make It Work</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/allie-coffey" target="_blank">Allie Coffey</a> of <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCkQFjAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCXuxUAfzhLtU0pGFx2vx6SA&ei=ptdmVZePCKi07Qa3v4GoCg&usg=AFQjCNEq2NoeECn--VilMUlbxX1LD8qb2w&sig2=YStu8kykOMvYNueZtmMbHg&bvm=bv.93990622,d.ZGU" target="_blank">Caffeinated Knitting Podcast</a>. I am using yarn spun from <a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/inked-organic-merino" target="_blank">Organic Merino</a> in the <i>Inked</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/KnittyAndColor" target="_blank">Knitty and Color</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/sleepy-hollow-merino-silk" target="_blank">Merino Silk</a> in the <i>Sleepy Hollow</i> colourway. It's 80% merino and 20% silk.<br />
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<b>Crafting With Colour KAL</b> - starting 1st June 2015 - 31st August 2015. Must use two colours or more. You must use at least 125m/136yds in total. Project must be started after the start date and finished before the end date. Finished is only counted as finished when it is; photographed, project page made with full details of yarn used etc, and entry put in the finished object thread, which will be opened after the start date. A <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-podcast--patterns/topics/3211622" target="_blank">chat thread is open now</a>. Tag to be used is STCWCKAL, which can be used on social media as well as in the project tags. There will be prizes, to be determined! You can only win prizes if you <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/stitched-together-podcast--patterns" target="_blank">a member of the group</a>.<br />
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Possible Summer knits:<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/featherweight-wrap-to-knit" target="_blank">Featherweight Wrap to Knit</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/val-love" target="_blank">Val Love</a> from<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/posh-yarn-diana-lace" target="_blank"> Posh Yarn Diana Lace</a> in <i>Gone to My Happy Place</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quick-sand" target="_blank">Quick Sand</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/heidi-kirrmaier" target="_blank">Heidi Kirrmaier</a> from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/pomaire-multy" target="_blank">Araucania Pomaire Multy</a> in <i>07</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/angelina---easy-trendy-cardigan-knit" target="_blank">Angelina - Easy Trendy Cardigan(Knit) by Vicky Chan</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/garnstudio-drops-cotton-light" target="_blank">Garnstudio Drops Cotton Light</a> in <i>Black</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/marian-tunic" target="_blank">Marian Tunic</a> by<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/michaela-moores" target="_blank"> Michaela Moores</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-lace" target="_blank">Debbie Bliss Rialto Lace</a> - in <i>Turquoise</i>.<br />
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Please let me know of any other suggestions for successful Summer patterns.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/lord-kitchener-4ply-3" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Lord Kitchener 4ply</a> in <i>What Man and Whence?</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/merino-miniskein-set" target="_blank">Frankenskein Yarn Company Merino MiniSkein Set</a> in <i>Sour Hearts</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/spontaneous-sock-yarn" target="_blank">On The Round Spontaneous Sock</a> in <i>SSY0129</i>.<br />
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BerryColorfulYarning" target="_blank">Berry Colorful Yarnings</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/berry-colorful-yarnings-primary-fingering-aka-fingering-sw" target="_blank">Primary 4ply</a> in <i>Larch</i><br />
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Prize of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/superwash-merino-fingering-2" target="_blank">Northbound Knitting Superwash Merino Sock</a> in <i>Moss</i>. Won from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXuxUAfzhLtU0pGFx2vx6SA" target="_blank">Caffeinated Knitting Podcast</a> NBK KAL.<br />
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<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-57947770567015321192015-05-16T19:43:00.000+01:002015-05-16T19:43:59.150+01:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 15 - Three Boat Trips (Complete Version)Apologies for the duplicate posts. This post is for iTunes users who did not get episode to download. Please ignore the previous item in your feed and download this file instead.Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-14195625495577282782015-05-15T23:05:00.002+01:002015-05-16T19:43:43.876+01:00Stitched Together Video Podcast Episode 15 - Three Boat TripsIf downloading from iTunes, many apologies for the incomplete file available previously. The complete file is now available by downloading the file in the next item in your feed.<br />
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Drawing for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/lanitiumexmachina" target="_blank">Lanitium Ex Machina</a>, Basic Sock in the <i>Urban Sprawl</i> colourway is announced.<br />
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The winners for the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3190971" target="_blank">Susan Ashcroft pattern giveaway</a> were notified in the Giveaway Thread and have received their patterns.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/incentive" target="_blank">Incentive</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/hanna-maciejewska" target="_blank">Hanna Maciejewska</a> knit in <a href="http://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/ourshop/" target="_blank">The Knitting Goddess</a> Merino/Nylon DK in the <i>Walnut</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/green-long-mitts" target="_blank">Long Fingerless Mitts</a> knit in <a href="http://theyarnyard.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Yarn Yard</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/the-yarn-yard-bbfl" target="_blank">BBFL</a> 4ply in <i>Waterweed</i>.<br />
Boat Trip for <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/countess-ablaze/3176949" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Odyssey Trail KAL</a>. Initial concept worked out in <a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/dispersion" target="_blank">Malacite Punis Handspun</a> yarn. Entry for KAL in the<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/dispersion" target="_blank"> adjusted pattern</a> using <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-lord-kitchener-4ply" target="_blank">Lord Kitchener 4ply</a> in the <i>A Fugitive From The Sea</i> colourway. Followed up in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/butterfly-boat-trip" target="_blank">a larger size</a> using <a href="http://www.siidegarte.com/" target="_blank">Siidegarte</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/siidegarte-siide-quirlig" target="_blank">Siide-Quirlig</a>.<br />
I also show my Refraction Shawlette from my own pattern.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/exploration-station" target="_blank">Exploration Station</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stephen-west" target="_blank">Stephen West</a> being Knit in <a href="http://kettleyarnco.co.uk/shop/" target="_blank">Kettle Yarn Co</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kettle-yarn-co-twist" target="_blank">TWIST</a> which is a 4ply/sock weight 100% BFL yarn. 50g has 183m/200yds and I am using 100g x <i>Haematite</i>, 100g x <i>OOAK Colourway</i>, 100g x <i>Old Smoke</i> & 50g of <i>Glacier</i>. I mention <a href="http://milkyrobot.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Milky Robot</a> Podcast, which actually is the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOT_Z9N7t9_Qetn2KRMOkDw/feed" target="_blank">Yarn in My Coffee Podcast</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-xly9vkUeUg2JLaEEcYIg" target="_blank">Mandobug Crafts Podcast</a>.<br />
I mention my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/pebble-beach-shawlette" target="_blank">Pebble Beach Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/helen-stewart" target="_blank">Helen Stewart</a>.<br />
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The shawl pattern I was reaching for, in vain, was <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/vedbaek" target="_blank">Vedbaek</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/karie-westermann" target="_blank">Karina Westermann</a>. I want to make a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quicksilver" target="_blank">Quicksilver</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/melanie-berg" target="_blank">Melanie Berg</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.islandwool.co.uk/yarn/snaeldan/products.php?section=2-PLY" target="_blank">Snaelden 2ply</a> - A blend of Faorese and Falkland wool - 4ply/fingering to sport weight. I have 100g/360m/394yds in each of <i>Cloud, Charcoal</i> and <i>Turf.</i><br />
<a href="https://www.rohrspatzundwollmeise.de/en/wolle/lace/?filterType=Availability&addFilter=1" target="_blank">Wollmeise Lace-Garn</a> in <i>29 Cu</i>. It's 300g of heavy laceweight yarn - 1575m/1722yds - 100% Superwash Merino. I mention <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/justrunknit" target="_blank">Megan Williams</a> from <a href="http://www.stockinettezombies.com/" target="_blank">Stockinette Zombies Podcast</a> and her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hitofude-cardigan" target="_blank">Hitofude</a> craze.<br />
<a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> Hardy High Twist in <i>Shield Maiden Wannabe</i> and <i>Gunpowder</i>. It's 100g, 365m/400yds of 4ply/fingering weight yarn - 80% Superwash Merino/20% Nylon.<br />
<a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> Harlequin Bone. It's a blend of Bamboo/Merino/Shetland and I have 100g.<br />
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Swap with Mina of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx__O_6VbDNlrHB1hmfCVhw" target="_blank">The Knitting Expat</a> - <a href="http://www.minamakes.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Mina Makes ETSY shop</a> is opening soon. I refer to my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/wheel-hexagon" target="_blank">crocheted wrap</a> made from Turkish Yarn.<br />
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<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-39304062895658892762015-04-28T23:29:00.002+01:002015-04-29T10:53:20.910+01:00Episode 14 - "I Remember When.........."Show notes can always be found on <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a> by clicking on the <i>Podcast</i> button at the top of the page.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/susan-ashcroft" target="_blank">Susan Ashcroft</a> is donating all the proceeds of sales from her patterns this week until Friday 1st May 2015 to aid people affected by the earthquake in Nepal. There is a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitchnerds/3190721" target="_blank">thread on her group</a> where people are gifting patterns to others and asking that they in turn donate one too. I decided to give away individual patterns to 3 people. Go to <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3190971" target="_blank">this thread</a> for information and to enter. Giveaway will close on Friday morning around 0900 BST.<br />
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I show my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/that-nice-stitch" target="_blank">"That Nice Stitch" Cowl</a> and my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/quaker-yarn-stretcher-boomerang" target="_blank">Quaker Yarn Stretcher shawl</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thegoldenskein.com/" target="_blank">The Golden Skein</a> prize came in the post after the last episode. It was based on this photo I took last Summer of one of the many butterflies that flocked to our buddleia bush in a bumper season.<br />
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Thanks to everyone who voted for my photo to win the contest to be used as inspiration for the dyers for the Spring Club. Yarns are:<br />
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Top Yarn: <a href="http://www.siidegarte.com/" target="_blank">Siidegarte</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/siidegarte-siide-quirlig" target="_blank">Siide Quirlig</a> in <i>Butterfly</i> (110g - 70% silk/30% seacell - 480yds/440m)<br />
Middle Yarn: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BerryColorfulYarning" target="_blank">Berry Colorful Yarns</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/berry-colorful-yarnings-saturated-sock-ss-formerly-awesome-sock-self-striping" target="_blank">Saturated Sock Self Striping</a> in <i>Peacocks Revenge</i> (100g - 75% Superwash merino/25% nylon - 463yds/423m)<br />
Bottom Yarn: <a href="http://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/ourshop/" target="_blank">The Knitting Goddess</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/the-knitting-goddess-4ply-britsock" target="_blank">4ply BritSock</a> in <i>Golden Wings Flutter By</i> (100g - 40% British Blue Faced Leicester/20% British Wensleydale/20% British alpaca/20% nylon - 437yds/400m)<br />
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I refer to Joy of The Knitting Goddess' <a href="https://theknittinggoddess.wordpress.com/2015/03/24/golden-skein-collaboration/" target="_blank">blog post</a> on how she chose her colourway for this yarn. There are also a few skeins left over of each of the yarns that can be bought from <a href="http://www.thegoldenskein.com/product/butterfly-spring-2015/" target="_blank">The Golden Skein</a>.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/mama-vertebrae" target="_blank">Mama Vertebrae</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kelly-brooker" target="_blank">Kelly Brooker</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/manos-del-uruguay-maxima" target="_blank">Manos del Uruguay Maxima</a> in the <i>7164 </i>colourway. I mention the <a href="https://darkmatterknits.wordpress.com/podcast/" target="_blank">Dark Matter Knits Podcast</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/moab-shawl" target="_blank">Moab Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/verybusymonkey" target="_blank">verybusymonkey</a> in light fingering weight handspun. The fibre was <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/fluff-n-stuff-slinky" target="_blank">Slinky</a> (70% BFL/30% Silk) in the <i>Jewels</i> colourway from <a href="http://picperfic.co.uk/" target="_blank">Picperfic's Fluff-n-Stuff</a>. Using Chart B.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/socks-reincarnated" target="_blank">Socks Reincarnated</a> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FOandDye" target="_blank">FO and Dye</a>'s 4ply Superwash Merino in the <i>Death</i> colourway. The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZ7Kux5g_LhLEHaG-vdiMg" target="_blank">FO and Dye Podcast</a> are doing a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fo--dye/3128188/" target="_blank">Sock KAL</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/dissent" target="_blank">Dissent</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lisa-mutch" target="_blank">Lisa Mutch</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-tia-merino" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Tia Merino</a> in <i>Rejected the Name Caesar</i> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-count-cashmerino-high-twist" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Count Cashmerino High Twist</a> in <i>Grey Skies in Manchester</i>. This is part of the Northbound Knitting KAL being run by the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/caffeinated-knitting/3150594/" target="_blank">Caffeinated Knitting Podcast</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/delayed-departure---test" target="_blank">Delayed Departure</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/mina86" target="_blank">Mina Philipp</a> of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx__O_6VbDNlrHB1hmfCVhw" target="_blank">The Knitting Expat Podcast</a>, in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/king-cole-bamboo-cotton-solids" target="_blank">King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK</a> in <i>521 Navy</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/baby-llama-tussah-silk" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Baby Llama Silk</a> is a semi-woolen 3ply spun from the fold, I got 102m of worsted weight from 94g.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-chloe-is-a-time-traveller" target="_blank">Chloe is a Time Traveller</a> using Time Traveller Fuzzlings and Chloe Rolags both from <a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> to make a 2ply barber pole yarn. I got 195g of an aran weight yarn, with a length of 223m.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/toddler-blanket" target="_blank">Toddler Blanket</a> for my niece is improvised in treble crochet (UK)/double crochet (US) in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/rico-design-baby-classic-dk" target="_blank">Rico Baby Classic DK</a> in <i>038 Powder, 040 Dusky Pink, 041 Mauve, 032 Anthracite</i> and <i>016 Purple</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/incentive" target="_blank">Incentive</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/hanna-maciejewska" target="_blank">Hanna Maciejewska</a> in The Knitting Goddess DK Superwash Merino & Nylon in <i>Walnut.</i> This was kept in my project bag from <a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://spanishpeacock.com/catalog/supported-spindles/supported-spindle-plying-rack/" target="_blank">Spanish Peacock Supported Spindle Plying Stand</a><br />
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Thanks for the people who used my<a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/p/support.html" target="_blank"> Amazon and Craftsy affiliate links</a> over the last Quarter, and the direct donation made, as the income helped pay for postage for the Random Rummage CAL and future giveaways.<br />
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The giveaway for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/lanitiumexmachina" target="_blank">Lanitium Ex Machina</a> can be found on the Ravelry Group, on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3191576/" target="_blank">this thread</a>. The giveaway will end on Thursday 14th May, 2015 at midnight. Answer with your favourite colourway, and a random number generator will be used to determine the winner. You must be a member of the group to win, and only one entry per person is allowed.Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-22676570550776200412015-03-05T12:39:00.000+00:002015-03-05T12:39:01.710+00:00Episode 13 - An Expensive WeekShow notes can always be found on <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a> by clicking on the <i>Podcast</i> button at the top of the page.<br />
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Winners of Random Rummage CAL were drawn.<br />
A <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3139734/" target="_blank">general chat thread</a> has been opened in the group, come and talk.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/zuzus-petals" target="_blank">Zuzu's Petals</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/carina-spencer" target="_blank">Carina Spencer</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/countess-ablaze-polwarth" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Polwarth handspun</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/whitman" target="_blank">Whitman Hat</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/danielle-morgan" target="_blank">Danielle Morgan</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/posh-yarn-clara-dk" target="_blank">Posh Yarn Clara DK</a> in an <i>Orphan</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/top-down-icelandic-sweater" target="_blank">Maren Cardigan</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ragga-eiriksdottir" target="_blank">Ragga Eriksdottir</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/istex-lett-lopi" target="_blank">Istex Lett-Lopi</a> in the <i>1403</i>, <i>1404</i> and <i>0054</i> colourways. From the Craftsy Class <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=915732&b=253536&m=29190&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Ecraftsy%2Ecom%2Fclass%2Fthe%2Dtop%2Ddown%2Dicelandic%2Dsweater%2F129" target="_blank">Top-Down Icelandic Sweater</a> (affiliate link). Ribbon from <a href="http://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/acatalog/Renaissance-Ribbons.html" target="_blank">CottonPatch</a>, buttons from <a href="https://www.myfabrics.co.uk/" target="_blank">myfabrics</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-tusk-punis" target="_blank">Tusk Punis</a> made by <a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> - 50% Alpaca, 30% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) creating 188m of a sport to DK weight yarn, 2-ply woolen Spun.<br />
Artist's Palette 50% superwash merino/50% tencel in the <i>Loose Change</i> colourway, creating 235m of a sport weight yarn, 2-ply worsted spun.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/mama-vertebrae" target="_blank">Mama Vertebrae</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kelly-brooker" target="_blank">Kelly Brooker</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/manos-del-uruguay-maxima" target="_blank">Manos del Uruguay Maxima</a> in the <i>7164 </i>colourway. I mention <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/PrairieGirlDanie" target="_blank">Danie</a> from <a href="http://www.prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/" target="_blank">Prairie Girls Knit and Spin podcast</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/thefatsquirrel" target="_blank">Amy Beth</a> from <a href="http://thefatsquirrel.com/" target="_blank">The Fat Squirrel Speaks Podcast</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/moab-shawl" target="_blank">Moab Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/verybusymonkey" target="_blank">verybusymonkey</a> in light fingering weight handspun. The fibre was <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/fluff-n-stuff-slinky" target="_blank">Slinky</a> (70% BFL/30% Silk) in the <i>Jewels</i> colourway from <a href="http://picperfic.co.uk/" target="_blank">Picperfic's Fluff-n-Stuff</a>. Using Chart B.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/socks-reincarnated" target="_blank">Socks Reincarnated</a> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FOandDye" target="_blank">FO and Dye</a>'s 4ply Superwash Merino in the <i>Death</i> colourway. The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZ7Kux5g_LhLEHaG-vdiMg" target="_blank">FO and Dye Podcast</a> are doing a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fo--dye/3128188/" target="_blank">Sock KAL</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/dissent" target="_blank">Dissent</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lisa-mutch" target="_blank">Lisa Mutch</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-tia-merino" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Tia Merino</a> in <i>Rejected the Name Caesar</i> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-count-cashmerino-high-twist" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Count Cashmerino High Twist</a> in <i>Grey Skies in Manchester</i>. This is part of the Northbound Knitting KAL being run by the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/caffeinated-knitting/3150594/" target="_blank">Caffeinated Knitting Podcast</a>.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/sparkle-sock-2" target="_blank">Sparkle Sock</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Quaere" target="_blank">Quaere Fibers</a> in the <i>Explosion</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/primary-dk-formerly-squishy-dk" target="_blank">Primary DK</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BerryColorfulYarning" target="_blank">Berry Colorful Yarning</a> in the <i>Copper Pot</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/spun-right-round-color-play-144-targhee" target="_blank">Targhee Top</a> from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SpunRightRound" target="_blank">Spun Right Round</a> in the <i>Color Play #144</i> colourway.<br />
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<b><u>Online Community</u></b><br />
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A great big thank you to nearlythere-hj for her review on the UK iTunes store.<br />
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<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-23446379333926729912015-02-08T11:56:00.000+00:002015-02-08T11:56:17.480+00:00Episode 12 - Family Related PlottingShow notes can always be found on <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a> by clicking on the <i>Podcast</i> button at the top of the page.<br />
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Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3054622" target="_blank">Chat Thread</a>. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3062447/" target="_blank">Made from Fibre FO Thread</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3062445/" target="_blank">Made From Yarn FO Thread</a> are still open. Originally closing on 31st January 2015 but is now <b>EXTENDED TO 14TH FEBRUARY 2015</b>.<br />
I share my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/lerryn-mittens" target="_blank">Lerryn Mittens</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-coopey" target="_blank">Rachel Coopey</a>, knit in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-the-english-gentleman-dk" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze The English Gentleman DK</a> in <i>Shiver</i> and my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/i-cord-gloves" target="_blank">Angora Gloves</a>.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/cameo" target="_blank">Cameo</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/cameo" target="_blank">Paulina Popiolek</a>. Knit in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/juno-fibre-arts-milly-singles" target="_blank">Juno Milly Singles</a> in the <i>Peacock</i> and <i>Silver</i> colourways.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/fondant-fibre-salsa-punis" target="_blank">Salsa Punis</a> made by <a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> - 40% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL), 40% Merino and 20% Mohair<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-tusk-punis" target="_blank">Tusk Punis</a> made by <a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> - 50% Alpaca, 30% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) and 20% Silk and referred to plying up Artist's Palette merino/tencel in <i>Loose Change.</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/zuzus-petals" target="_blank">Zuzu's Petals</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/carina-spencer" target="_blank">Carina Spencer</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/countess-ablaze-polwarth" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Polwarth handspun</a>. I show my project bag from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSilverShedUSA" target="_blank">The Silver Shed USA</a> and mention Amy from the <a href="http://www.stockinettezombies.com/" target="_blank">Stockinette Zombies Podcast</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/vanilla-zig-zag-socks" target="_blank">Vanilla Zig Zag Socks</a> using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/susie-white" target="_blank">Susie White</a>, from <a href="http://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/" target="_blank">Prairie Girls Knit and Spin</a>'s <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zigzagular-socks" target="_blank">Zigzagular Socks</a> cable chart, knit in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-viscount-of-spark" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark</a> in <i>Riots and Revolts</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/textured-shawl" target="_blank">Textured Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stefanie-bold" target="_blank">Stephanie Bold</a> in <a href="http://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/ourshop/" target="_blank">The Knitting Goddess</a> 70% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere Laceweight in the <i>Greens</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/top-down-icelandic-sweater" target="_blank">Maren Cardigan</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ragga-eiriksdottir" target="_blank">Ragga Eriksdottir</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/istex-lett-lopi" target="_blank">Istex Lett-Lopi</a> in the <i>1403</i>, <i>1404</i> and <i>0054</i> colourways. From the Craftsy Class <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=915732&b=253536&m=29190&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Ecraftsy%2Ecom%2Fclass%2Fthe%2Dtop%2Ddown%2Dicelandic%2Dsweater%2F129" target="_blank">Top-Down Icelandic Sweater</a> (affiliate link). I mention <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdwt__lDkUIES7wiCpV_5AA" target="_blank">Southern Girl Knits Podcast</a>.<br />
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I plan to knit <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corner-to-corner-throw-3" target="_blank">Corner-to-Corner Throw</a> by Catherine J. Watson out of Rico Designs Baby Classic DK in <i>Purple, Dusky Pink, Anthracite and White</i>. I mention <a href="http://mandobugcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Mando Bug Crafts Podcast</a>.<br />
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I talk about a spin using my Christmas gift of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/countess-ablaze-superwash-merino" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Superwash Merino in <i>The Debauched and Reckless Style of Living</i></a> and the added braid of Countess Ablaze Superwash Merino in <i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/countess-ablaze-an-inveterate-dislike-of-julia-superwash-merino" target="_blank">An Inveterate Dislike of Julia</a></i>.<br />
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Countess Ablaze yarn from <a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/collections/the-odyssey-trail" target="_blank">The Odyssey Trail</a>. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/countess-of-mohair" target="_blank">Countess of Mohair</a> in <i>Death Was Quick and Marriage A Painful Matter</i> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/lord-of-silk-aran" target="_blank">Lord of Silk Aran</a> in<i> Few Are The Children Who Turn Out To Be The Equal of Their Fathers</i>.<br />
<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-18257381031722639032015-01-31T13:13:00.000+00:002015-01-31T13:13:06.817+00:00Episode 11 - I Witter On (As Usual)Show notes can always be found on <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a> by clicking on the <i>Podcast</i> button at the top of the page.<br />
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Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3054622" target="_blank">Chat Thread</a>. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3062447/" target="_blank">Made from Fibre FO Thread</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3062445/" target="_blank">Made From Yarn FO Thread</a> are now open. Originally closing on 31st January 2015 but is now <b>EXTENDED TO 14TH FEBRUARY 2015</b>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/lune-shawl" target="_blank">Lune Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/miriam-l-felton" target="_blank">Miriam L. Felton</a> in yarn spun from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/fondant-fibre-deeply-dippy-mcn" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre MCN Nests</a> in the <i>Deeply Dippy</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/rikke-hat-3" target="_blank">Rikke Hat</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/sarah-young" target="_blank">Sarah Young</a> in yarn <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/merino--tussah-silk" target="_blank">spun</a> from <a href="http://unwindyarncompany.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Unwind Yarn Co</a> 80% merino/20% silk in <i>OOAK</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/global-nomad-cowl" target="_blank">Global Nomad Cowl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/helen-stewart" target="_blank">Helen Stewart</a> of <a href="http://www.curioushandmade.com/" target="_blank">Curious Handmade Podcast</a> using <a href="https://www.colinette.com/" target="_blank">Colinette</a> Jitterbug in <i>Castagna</i> and <i>Jay</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/dotted-rays" target="_blank">Dotted Rays</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stephen-west" target="_blank">Stephen Wes</a>t in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DyeForYarn" target="_blank">DyeForYarn</a> Merino/Silk Fingering in <i>Bloodbath</i>. You can get this yarn now at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DyeForwool" target="_blank">DyeForWool</a>. I mention <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-tia-merino" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Tia Merino Fingering</a> in the <i>Frenzy</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/measure-in-love" target="_blank">Measure in Love</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/megan-williams" target="_blank">Megan Williams</a> (<a href="http://www.stockinettezombies.com/" target="_blank">Stockinette Zombies</a>) in <a href="http://unwindyarncompany.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Unwind Yarn Co</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/unwind-yarn-company-touring-dk" target="_blank">Touring DK</a> in <i>Abalone</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/random-rummage-mitts" target="_blank">Random Rummage Mitts</a> by Me in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/koigu-painters-palette-premium-merino-kpppm" target="_blank">Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino</a> in <i>P716D</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/easy-handspun-mitts" target="_blank">Easy Handspun Mitts</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/vera-brosgol" target="_blank">Vera Brosgol</a> in yarn spun from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/the-yarn-yard-blackcurrant-superwash-bfl" target="_blank">The Yarn Yard Superwash BFL in the <i>Blackcurrant</i> colourway</a>. <a href="http://www.theyarnyard.co.uk/products" target="_blank">The Yarn Yard</a> is currently on hiatus due to health reasons.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/arkanoid-2" target="_blank">Arkanoid</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/woolly-wormhead" target="_blank">Woolly Wormhead</a> in yarn spun from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/alltheprettyfibers" target="_blank">All The Pretty Fibers</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/all-the-pretty-things-red-merino-silk" target="_blank">merino/silk batts in <i>Red</i></a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/alpaca-supreme" target="_blank">John Arbon Alpaca Supreme</a> in <i>Grey Steel</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/textured-shawl" target="_blank">Textured Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stefanie-bold" target="_blank">Stephanie Bold</a> in <a href="http://www.theknittinggoddess.co.uk/ourshop/" target="_blank">The Knitting Goddess</a> 70% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere Laceweight in the <i>Greens</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/green-long-mitts" target="_blank">Green Long Mitts</a> by Me in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/the-yarn-yard-bbfl" target="_blank">The Yarn Yard British BFL</a> in the <i>Waterweed</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-viscount-of-spark" target="_blank">Vanilla Zigzagular Socks</a> inspired by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/susie-white" target="_blank">Susie White</a>'s <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zigzagular-socks" target="_blank">Zigzagular Socks</a> of <a href="http://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/" target="_blank">Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/countess-ablaze-viscount-of-spark" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark</a> in <i>Riots & Revolts.</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/frisson" target="_blank">Frisson</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/brittany-wilson" target="_blank">Brittany Wilson</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/wollmeise-sockenwolle-80-20-twin" target="_blank">Wollmeise Sockenwolle Twin 80/20</a> in the <i>Klapperstorch</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/top-down-icelandic-sweater" target="_blank">Maren Cardigan</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/ragga-eiriksdottir" target="_blank">Ragga Eriksdottir</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/istex-lett-lopi" target="_blank">Istex Lett-Lopi</a> in the <i>1403</i>, <i>1404</i> and <i>0054</i> colourways. From the Craftsy Class <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=915732&b=253536&m=29190&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Ecraftsy%2Ecom%2Fclass%2Fthe%2Dtop%2Ddown%2Dicelandic%2Dsweater%2F129" target="_blank">Top-Down Icelandic Sweater</a> (affiliate link).<br />
I mention my bag from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AbsoluteWonder" target="_blank">Absolute Wonder</a> sold to aid <a href="http://sassypantsknitter.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">SillyFru</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/zuzus-petals" target="_blank">Zuzu's Petals</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/carina-spencer" target="_blank">Carina Spencer</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/countess-ablaze-polwarth" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Polwarth handspun</a>.<br />
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Two Small Stainless Steel Penannular Brooches from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TwilightForge" target="_blank">Twilight Forge</a> on ETSY after recommendations from Sarah from the <a href="https://fibertrek.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">FiberTrek Podcast</a>.<br />
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<b>Thank You</b> to the donors who gave some money towards running the podcast, the generous folks who gifted me a pattern at Christmas and to everyone who took time to reach out to me whilst I was missing in action.<br />
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Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3054622" target="_blank">Chat Thread</a>. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3062447/" target="_blank">Made from Fibre FO Thread</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3062445/" target="_blank">Made From Yarn FO Thread</a> are now open. Closes on 31st January 2015.<br />
I'm wearing a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/cool-clavicle-cover" target="_blank">Cool Clavicle Cover</a> by Megan Williams of <a href="http://www.stockinettezombies.com/" target="_blank">Stockinette Zombies</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barley-2" target="_blank">Barley</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/tincanknits" target="_blank">tincanknits</a> in Cascade 220 Superwash<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/alternato" target="_blank">Alternato</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/woolly-wormhead" target="_blank">Woolly Wormhead</a> in MillaMia Naturally Soft in <i>Fuschia</i> and <i>Petal</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/simple-sport-weight-hat" target="_blank">Simple Sport Weight Ha</a>t in <a href="http://www.poshyarn.co.uk/" target="_blank">Posh Yarn</a> Martha Sport in <i>5 a.m.</i> (I talk about my<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/the-long-and-winding-row" target="_blank"> Long & Winding Row Cowl</a> by Susan Ashcroft)<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/quaker-yarn-stretcher-boomerang" target="_blank">Quaker Yarn Stretcher Boomerang</a> by Susan Ashcroft in Noro Silk Garden Sock in the <i>S321</i> colourway.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/sock-yarn-square" target="_blank">Sock Yarn Squares</a> by Shannon Geddes (I mention <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall09/FEATjssbo.php" target="_blank">Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off</a>)<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/2014-socks-no-17" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel)</a> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewoolbarn" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in <i>Poison</i>. (Stored in a project bag by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KnitterBag" target="_blank">KnitterBag</a>)<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/dotted-rays" target="_blank">Dotted Rays</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stephen-west" target="_blank">Stephen Wes</a>t in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DyeForYarn" target="_blank">DyeForYarn</a> Merino/Silk Fingering in <i>Bloodbath</i>. You can get this yarn now at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/DyeForwool" target="_blank">DyeForWool</a>. Saw <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/k10/dotted-rays" target="_blank">Kristen's</a> on <a href="http://skeinyarn.com/blogs/skein-1" target="_blank">Skein Podcast</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/baby-llama-tussah-silk" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Baby Llama/Tussah Silk</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/artists-palette-merino-tencel" target="_blank">Artist's Palette Merino Tencel</a> in <i>Loose Change</i> (in a bag by <a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a>)<br />
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<b><u>Plotting</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/baby-llama-tussah-silk" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze Merino & Tussah Silk</a> in <i>Let Us Add One Extra Night To Life</i>.<br />
Need recommendations for good thrummed mittens patterns.<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AbsoluteWonder" target="_blank">Absolute Wonder</a> <i>Fru's Rainbow Crush</i> Medium Wedge Bag. I mention the <i>Rainbows</i> Medium Wedge Bag. (sold to raise funds for Wendy of the <a href="http://sassypantsknitter.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">SassyPantsKnitter Podcast</a> who has recently undergone treatment for <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hairy_cell_leukemia" target="_blank">Hairy Cell Leukemia</a>)<br />
<a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> Tia Merino in <i>Frenzy</i>. I talk about <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knit-me" target="_blank">Knit Me</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/louise-zass-bangham" target="_blank">Louise Zass-Bangham</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.northboundknitting.com/" target="_blank">Northbound Knitting</a> Superwash Merino Fingering in <i>Flotsam</i> (bought from <a href="http://www.meadowyarn.co.uk/" target="_blank">Meadow Yarn</a>)<br />
<a href="http://www.poshyarn.co.uk/" target="_blank">Posh Yarn</a> Agnes Sock in <i>I Like People Who Smile When It's Raining</i>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/2627604/" target="_blank">What Have You Made</a> thread on the Ravelry boards, come and share your projects.<br />
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Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3054622" target="_blank">Chat Thread</a>. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3062447/" target="_blank">Made from Fibre FO Thread</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3062445/" target="_blank">Made From Yarn FO Thread</a> are now open.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/never-shall-meet" target="_blank">Never Shall Meet</a> Winners are announced.<br />
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<u><b>Done and Dusted</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/2014-socks-no-16" target="_blank">Socks No. 16</a> in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in <i>04484.</i> I mention #operationsockdrawer, The <a href="http://www.knitmoregirlspodcast.com/" target="_blank">Knitmore Girls Podcast</a> and <a href="http://susanbanderson.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Susan B Anderson's Podcast</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/sierra-sunset-cowl" target="_blank">Sierra Sunset Cowl</a> by by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kristen-ashbaugh-helmreich" target="_blank">Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich</a> in <a href="http://www.artisanyarns.co.uk/yarn-patterns-tools/" target="_blank">Artisan Yarns</a> Silk DK. The buttons were from <a href="http://www.buttonlady.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Button Lady</a> bought at a show.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/cosy-colourblock-shawl" target="_blank">Cosy Colourblock Shawl</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/sarah-knight---crafts-from-the-cwtch-designs" target="_blank">Sarah Knight</a> (<a href="http://www.craftsfromthecwtch.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crafts from the Cwtch</a>) in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/scheepjes-stone-washed-xl" target="_blank">Scheepjes Stonewashed XL</a><br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/sock-yarn-square" target="_blank">Sock Yarn Square</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/shannon-geddes" target="_blank">Shannon Geddes</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/2014-socks-no-17" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel)</a> in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewoolbarn" target="_blank">The Wool Barn</a> Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in <i>Poison</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/alpaca-supreme" target="_blank">John Arbon Alpaca Supreme</a> in Steel Grey<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/top-down-icelandic-sweater" target="_blank">Maren Cardigan</a> by Ragga Eiriksdottir from <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?u=915732&b=253536&m=29190&afftrack=&urllink=www%2Ecraftsy%2Ecom%2Fclass%2Fthe%2Dtop%2Ddown%2Dicelandic%2Dsweater%2F129" target="_blank">Top Down Icelandic Sweater on Craftsy</a> (<i>affiliate link</i>). Using <a href="http://www.meadowyarn.co.uk/needles/b/ChiaoGoo/s/528/" target="_blank">ChiaoGoo TWIST Red Lace Interchangeable Needles</a> and <a href="http://www.meadowyarn.co.uk/needles/b/ChiaoGoo/s/529/" target="_blank">SPIN</a> cables.<br />
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<b><u>Plotting</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flamboyan" target="_blank">Flamboyan</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/stephen-west" target="_blank">Stephen West</a> using <a href="https://poshyarn.co.uk/shop" target="_blank">Posh Yarn</a> Martha Sock in <i>Ladies Don't Whistle</i> and <i>And Don't You Come Back No More</i> for <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/posh-knitters/3039913/" target="_blank">The Fabulous Posh Variegated C/W/KAL</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barley-2" target="_blank">Barley</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/tincanknits" target="_blank">tincanknits</a> in Cascade 220 Superwash<br />
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<u><b>Splashed Out</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://kettleyarnco.co.uk/" target="_blank">Kettle Yarn Co</a> Twist in <i>Old Smoke</i> and <i>Glacier</i> and Islington in <i>Blighty</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/felici" target="_blank">Knit Pick Felici</a> in <i>Afternoon</i> from <a href="http://www.greatbritishyarns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Great British Yarns</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.edencottageyarns.co.uk/PBSCCatalog.asp?CatID=2212587" target="_blank">Eden Cottage Millburn 4ply</a> in <i>Night Sky</i><br />
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Updated the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/2598771" target="_blank">Recommended Podcast and Blog</a> thread after chatting to Tish of <a href="http://southerngirlknits.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Southern Girl Knits</a>.<br />
<br />Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13254578516714017969noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176121213356545447.post-12252554198485492702014-11-08T10:16:00.002+00:002014-11-09T14:07:29.247+00:00Videocast Episode 8 - Messed Up KnittingShow notes can always be found on <a href="http://www.stitchedtogether.co.uk/">www.stitchedtogether.co.uk</a> by clicking on the <i>Podcast</i> button at the top of the page.<br />
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Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3054622" target="_blank">Chat Thread</a>. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3062447/" target="_blank">Made from Fibre FO Thread</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/3062445/" target="_blank">Made From Yarn FO Thread</a> are now open.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/merino--tussah-silk" target="_blank">Unwind Merino & Tussah Silk</a> in <i>OOAK</i>.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/alternato" target="_blank">Alternato</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/woolly-wormhead" target="_blank">Woolly Wormhead</a> in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/millamia-naturally-soft-merino" target="_blank">MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino</a> in <i>Fuschia and Petal</i>.<br />
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<b><u>Nose to the Grindstone</u></b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/the-walt-painted-chevron-baby-blanket" target="_blank">Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket</a> by Danielle Romanetti in Cascade 220 Superwash in <i>Winter White</i> and <i>Citron</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Stitched-Together/2014-socks-no-16" target="_blank">Socks No. 16</a> in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in <i>04484</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/alpaca-supreme" target="_blank">John Arbon Alpaca Supreme</a> in <i>Steel Grey</i><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/handspun/artists-palette-merino-tencel" target="_blank">Artist's Palette 50% Merino/50% Tencel</a> in the <i>Loose Change</i> colourway. I am spinning on this using my <a href="http://spanishpeacock.com/" target="_blank">Spanish Peacock</a> Bead Whorl Support Spindle.<br />
I mention 3D Printed Turkish spindles. The ones I saw were by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TurtleMade" target="_blank">Turtle Made</a> on ETSY.<br />
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<a href="http://www.fondantfibre.com/" target="_blank">Fondant Fibre</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/fiber/fondant-fibre-superwash-merino-nylon" target="_blank">Merino/Nylon Fibre</a> in <i>Camp Fire</i>. I also got a set of Owl Bags.<br />
<a href="http://www.deramores.com/scheepjeswol-stone-washed-xl" target="_blank">Scheepjeswol Stonewashed XL</a> in <i>Canada Jade</i>, <i>Crystal Quartz</i>, <i>Black Onyx</i> and <i>Yellow Jasper</i>. Bought to make <a href="http://www.craftsfromthecwtch.co.uk/2014/11/colourblock-shawl-ta-dah.html" target="_blank">Crafts from the Cwtch Colourblock Shawl</a>. Bought from <a href="http://www.deramores.com/" target="_blank">Deramores</a> where there is a sale on this week.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/220-superwash-12" target="_blank">Cascade 220 Superwash</a> in <i>Picante</i> colourway<br />
<a href="http://www.countessablaze.com/collections/in-stock-now" target="_blank">Countess Ablaze</a> Lady Persephone in <i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/lady-persephone-sock-yarn-2" target="_blank">Persia</a></i> and <i><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Stitched-Together/stash/lady-persephone-sock-yarn-3" target="_blank">Girl at the Rock Show</a></i> colourways.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/quiltercaroline" target="_blank">quiltercaroline</a>, a member of the Ravelry Group, also known as <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/clothesline-designs" target="_blank">Clothesline Designs</a> has released a pattern <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/never-shall-meet" target="_blank">Never Shall Meet</a>, and is giving away TWO copies. Go to<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/stitched-together-designs/topics/3065540" target="_blank"> this thread</a> and tell us which yarn you would use to knit the pattern.<br />
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