Episode 14 - "I Remember When.........."

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Susan Ashcroft 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 thread on her group 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 this thread for information and to enter. Giveaway will close on Friday morning around 0900 BST.

I show my "That Nice Stitch" Cowl and my Quaker Yarn Stretcher shawl.

The Golden Skein 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.

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:

Top Yarn: Siidegarte Siide Quirlig in Butterfly (110g - 70% silk/30% seacell - 480yds/440m)
Middle Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarns Saturated Sock Self Striping in Peacocks Revenge (100g - 75% Superwash merino/25% nylon - 463yds/423m)
Bottom Yarn: The Knitting Goddess 4ply BritSock in Golden Wings Flutter By (100g - 40% British Blue Faced Leicester/20% British Wensleydale/20% British alpaca/20% nylon - 437yds/400m)

I refer to Joy of The Knitting Goddess' blog post 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 The Golden Skein.

Done and Dusted

Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker in Manos del Uruguay Maxima in the 7164 colourway. I mention the Dark Matter Knits Podcast.
Moab Shawl by verybusymonkey in light fingering weight handspun. The fibre was Slinky (70% BFL/30% Silk) in the Jewels colourway from Picperfic's Fluff-n-Stuff. Using Chart B.
Socks Reincarnated in FO and Dye's 4ply Superwash Merino in the Death colourway. The FO and Dye Podcast are doing a Sock KAL.
Dissent by Lisa Mutch in Countess Ablaze Tia Merino in Rejected the Name Caesar and Countess Ablaze Count Cashmerino High Twist in Grey Skies in Manchester. This is part of the Northbound Knitting KAL being run by the Caffeinated Knitting Podcast.
Delayed Departure by Mina Philipp of The Knitting Expat Podcast, in King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK in 521 Navy.
Countess Ablaze Baby Llama Silk is a semi-woolen 3ply spun from the fold, I got 102m of worsted weight from 94g.
Chloe is a Time Traveller using Time Traveller Fuzzlings and Chloe Rolags both from Fondant Fibre to make a 2ply barber pole yarn. I got 195g of an aran weight yarn, with a length of 223m.

Nose to the Grindstone

Toddler Blanket for my niece is improvised in treble crochet (UK)/double crochet (US) in Rico Baby Classic DK in 038 Powder, 040 Dusky Pink, 041 Mauve, 032 Anthracite and 016 Purple.
Incentive by Hanna Maciejewska in The Knitting Goddess DK Superwash Merino & Nylon in Walnut. This was kept in my project bag from Fondant Fibre.

Toolbox

Spanish Peacock Supported Spindle Plying Stand

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Thanks for the people who used my Amazon and Craftsy affiliate links over the last Quarter, and the direct donation made, as the income helped pay for postage for the Random Rummage CAL and future giveaways.

The giveaway for Lanitium Ex Machina can be found on the Ravelry Group, on this thread. 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.

Episode 13 - An Expensive Week

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Winners of Random Rummage CAL were drawn.
A general chat thread has been opened in the group, come and talk.

Done and Dusted

Zuzu's Petals by Carina Spencer in Countess Ablaze Polwarth handspun.
Whitman Hat by Danielle Morgan in Posh Yarn Clara DK in an Orphan colourway.
Maren Cardigan by Ragga Eriksdottir in Istex Lett-Lopi in the 1403, 1404 and 0054 colourways. From the Craftsy Class Top-Down Icelandic Sweater (affiliate link). Ribbon from CottonPatch, buttons from myfabrics.
Tusk Punis made by Fondant Fibre - 50% Alpaca, 30% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) creating 188m of a sport to DK weight yarn, 2-ply woolen Spun.
Artist's Palette 50% superwash merino/50% tencel in the Loose Change colourway, creating 235m of a sport weight yarn, 2-ply worsted spun.

Nose to the Grindstone

Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker in Manos del Uruguay Maxima in the 7164 colourway. I mention Danie from Prairie Girls Knit and Spin podcast and Amy Beth from The Fat Squirrel Speaks Podcast.
Moab Shawl by verybusymonkey in light fingering weight handspun. The fibre was Slinky (70% BFL/30% Silk) in the Jewels colourway from Picperfic's Fluff-n-Stuff. Using Chart B.
Socks Reincarnated in FO and Dye's 4ply Superwash Merino in the Death colourway. The FO and Dye Podcast are doing a Sock KAL.
Dissent by Lisa Mutch in Countess Ablaze Tia Merino in Rejected the Name Caesar and Countess Ablaze Count Cashmerino High Twist in Grey Skies in Manchester. This is part of the Northbound Knitting KAL being run by the Caffeinated Knitting Podcast.

Splashed Out

Sparkle Sock from Quaere Fibers in the Explosion colourway.
Primary DK from Berry Colorful Yarning in the Copper Pot colourway.
Targhee Top from Spun Right Round in the Color Play #144 colourway.

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A great big thank you to nearlythere-hj for her review on the UK iTunes store.

Episode 12 - Family Related Plotting

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Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread.  Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are still open. Originally closing on 31st January 2015 but is now EXTENDED TO 14TH FEBRUARY 2015.
I share my Lerryn Mittens by Rachel Coopey, knit in Countess Ablaze The English Gentleman DK in Shiver and my Angora Gloves.

Done and Dusted

Cameo by Paulina Popiolek. Knit in Juno Milly Singles in the Peacock and Silver colourways.
Salsa Punis made by Fondant Fibre - 40% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL), 40% Merino and 20% Mohair

Nose to the Grindstone

Tusk Punis made by Fondant Fibre - 50% Alpaca, 30% Bluefaced Leicester (BFL) and 20% Silk and referred to plying up Artist's Palette merino/tencel in Loose Change.
Zuzu's Petals by Carina Spencer in Countess Ablaze Polwarth handspun. I show my project bag from The Silver Shed USA and mention Amy from the Stockinette Zombies Podcast.
Vanilla Zig Zag Socks using Susie White, from Prairie Girls Knit and Spin's Zigzagular Socks cable chart, knit in Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark in Riots and Revolts.
Textured Shawl by Stephanie Bold in The Knitting Goddess 70% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere Laceweight in the Greens colourway.
Maren Cardigan by Ragga Eriksdottir in Istex Lett-Lopi in the 1403, 1404 and 0054 colourways. From the Craftsy Class Top-Down Icelandic Sweater (affiliate link). I mention Southern Girl Knits Podcast.

Plotting

I plan to knit Corner-to-Corner Throw by Catherine J. Watson out of Rico Designs Baby Classic DK in Purple, Dusky Pink, Anthracite and White. I mention Mando Bug Crafts Podcast.

I talk about a spin using my Christmas gift of Countess Ablaze Superwash Merino in The Debauched and Reckless Style of Living and the added braid of Countess Ablaze Superwash Merino in An Inveterate Dislike of Julia.

Splashed Out

Countess Ablaze yarn from The Odyssey Trail. Countess of Mohair in Death Was Quick and Marriage A Painful Matter and Lord of Silk Aran in Few Are The Children Who Turn Out To Be The Equal of Their Fathers.

Episode 11 - I Witter On (As Usual)

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Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread.  Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open. Originally closing on 31st January 2015 but is now EXTENDED TO 14TH FEBRUARY 2015.

Done and Dusted

Lune Shawl by Miriam L. Felton in yarn spun from Fondant Fibre MCN Nests in the Deeply Dippy colourway.
Rikke Hat by Sarah Young in yarn spun from Unwind Yarn Co 80% merino/20% silk in OOAK colourway.
Global Nomad Cowl by Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade Podcast using Colinette Jitterbug in Castagna and Jay.
Dotted Rays by Stephen West in DyeForYarn Merino/Silk Fingering in Bloodbath. You can get this yarn now at DyeForWool. I mention Countess Ablaze Tia Merino Fingering in the Frenzy colourway.
Measure in Love by Megan Williams (Stockinette Zombies) in Unwind Yarn Co Touring DK in Abalone.
Random Rummage Mitts by Me in Koigu Painter's Palette Premium Merino in P716D colourway.
Easy Handspun Mitts by Vera Brosgol in yarn spun from The Yarn Yard Superwash BFL in the Blackcurrant colourway. The Yarn Yard is currently on hiatus due to health reasons.
Arkanoid by Woolly Wormhead in yarn spun from All The Pretty Fibers merino/silk batts in Red.
John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Grey Steel

Nose to the Grindstone

Textured Shawl by Stephanie Bold in The Knitting Goddess 70% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere Laceweight in the Greens colourway.
Green Long Mitts by Me in The Yarn Yard British BFL in the Waterweed colourway.
Vanilla Zigzagular Socks inspired by Susie White's Zigzagular Socks of Prairie Girls Knit & Spin Podcast in Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark in Riots & Revolts.
Frisson by Brittany Wilson in Wollmeise Sockenwolle Twin 80/20 in the Klapperstorch colourway.
Maren Cardigan by Ragga Eriksdottir in Istex Lett-Lopi in the 1403, 1404 and 0054 colourways. From the Craftsy Class Top-Down Icelandic Sweater (affiliate link).
I mention my bag from Absolute Wonder sold to aid SillyFru.

Plotting

Zuzu's Petals by Carina Spencer in Countess Ablaze Polwarth handspun.

Splashed Out

Two Small Stainless Steel Penannular Brooches from Twilight Forge on ETSY after recommendations from Sarah from the FiberTrek Podcast.

Online Community

Thank You 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.

Episode 10 - An Episode of Many Hats

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Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread.  Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open. Closes on 31st January 2015.
I'm wearing a Cool Clavicle Cover by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies.

Done and Dusted

Barley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 Superwash
Alternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft in Fuschia and Petal
Simple Sport Weight Hat in Posh Yarn Martha Sport in 5 a.m. (I talk about my Long & Winding Row Cowl by Susan Ashcroft)
Quaker Yarn Stretcher Boomerang by Susan Ashcroft in Noro Silk Garden Sock in the S321 colourway.
Sock Yarn Squares by Shannon Geddes (I mention Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off)

Nose to the Grindstone

Vanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison. (Stored in a project bag by KnitterBag)
Dotted Rays by Stephen West in DyeForYarn Merino/Silk Fingering in Bloodbath. You can get this yarn now at DyeForWool. Saw Kristen's on Skein Podcast.
Countess Ablaze Baby Llama/Tussah Silk
Artist's Palette Merino Tencel in Loose Change (in a bag by Fondant Fibre)

Plotting

Countess Ablaze Merino & Tussah Silk in Let Us Add One Extra Night To Life.
Need recommendations for good thrummed mittens patterns.

Splashed Out

Absolute Wonder Fru's Rainbow Crush Medium Wedge Bag. I mention the Rainbows Medium Wedge Bag. (sold to raise funds for Wendy of the SassyPantsKnitter Podcast who has recently undergone treatment for Hairy Cell Leukemia)
Countess Ablaze Tia Merino in Frenzy. I talk about Knit Me by Louise Zass-Bangham.
Northbound Knitting Superwash Merino Fingering in Flotsam (bought from Meadow Yarn)
Posh Yarn Agnes Sock in I Like People Who Smile When It's Raining.

Online Community

What Have You Made thread on the Ravelry boards, come and share your projects.

Episode 9 - An Episode of Unpronounceable Names

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Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread.  Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open.
Never Shall Meet Winners are announced.

Done and Dusted

Socks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484. I mention #operationsockdrawer, The Knitmore Girls Podcast and Susan B Anderson's Podcast.
Sierra Sunset Cowl by by Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich in Artisan Yarns Silk DK. The buttons were from The Button Lady bought at a show.
Cosy Colourblock Shawl by Sarah Knight (Crafts from the Cwtch) in Scheepjes Stonewashed XL

Nose to the Grindstone

Sock Yarn Square by Shannon Geddes
Vanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison.
John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel Grey
Maren Cardigan by Ragga Eiriksdottir from Top Down Icelandic Sweater on Craftsy (affiliate link). Using ChiaoGoo TWIST Red Lace Interchangeable Needles and SPIN cables.

Plotting

Flamboyan by Stephen West using Posh Yarn Martha Sock in Ladies Don't Whistle and And Don't You Come Back No More for The Fabulous Posh Variegated C/W/KAL.
Barley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 Superwash

Splashed Out

Kettle Yarn Co Twist in Old Smoke and Glacier and Islington in Blighty.
Knit Pick Felici in Afternoon from Great British Yarns.
Eden Cottage Millburn 4ply in Night Sky

Online Community

Updated the Recommended Podcast and Blog thread after chatting to Tish of Southern Girl Knits.

Videocast Episode 8 - Messed Up Knitting

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Random Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread.  Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open.

Done and Dusted

Unwind Merino & Tussah Silk in OOAK.
Alternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in Fuschia and Petal.

Nose to the Grindstone

Walt Painted Chevron Baby Blanket by Danielle Romanetti in Cascade 220 Superwash in Winter White and Citron
Socks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484
John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel Grey
Artist's Palette 50% Merino/50% Tencel in the Loose Change colourway. I am spinning on this using my Spanish Peacock Bead Whorl Support Spindle.
I mention 3D Printed Turkish spindles. The ones I saw were by Turtle Made on ETSY.

Splashed Out

Fondant Fibre Merino/Nylon Fibre in Camp Fire. I also got a set of Owl Bags.
Scheepjeswol Stonewashed XL in Canada Jade, Crystal Quartz, Black Onyx and Yellow Jasper. Bought to make Crafts from the Cwtch Colourblock Shawl. Bought from Deramores where there is a sale on this week.
Cascade 220 Superwash in Picante colourway
Countess Ablaze Lady Persephone in Persia and Girl at the Rock Show colourways.

Online Community

quiltercaroline, a member of the Ravelry Group, also known as Clothesline Designs has released a pattern Never Shall Meet, and is giving away TWO copies. Go to this thread and tell us which yarn you would use to knit the pattern.