29 December, 2008

Yay! A New Episode! Episode 6 - Catching Up

In which we continue The Arabian Nights Entertainment by Andrew Lang

























Listen to the Episode


Topics:

Sock Pixie yarn, a critique

Four Christmases movie

A light for knitting with - by ASF 1-800-771-3600 - High Visibility Product

Cascade Fixation (Ravelry link) - a good sock yarn to use for presents for people who won't give gentle care to handknit socks. Cheap too!

Marina Piccola sock pattern - beautiful

Wee little sweaters! Out of handspun! Free pattern, sweet!

Silk Hankies by Chasing Rainbows Dyeworks - do you have any info on silk hankies you can point me towards?

Yarn in Old Town, Eureka CA

Boll Weaver in Eureka, CA

My Selbuvotter Mittens, from the book by Terri Shea
- my failed first attempt here

Whorled Peace on Etsy - visit her beautiful yarn!

Fairisle tips, read here

Knit Picks chart keeper, total lifesaver for chart work - lace, cables, stranded knitting, socks...

Silky Flamme sweater update

Sweater Stone from Knit Picks - very worth it!

Urchin pattern, fabulous! From Winter 07 Knitty - See mine

Malabrigo Aquarella - make sure you wash it before you knit it, otherwise - hello stretching!

Anastasia sock update

Cowl update, receipt thereof

Julie Spins sock yarn - the socks I made of it and the receipt thereof - great customer service.

Beaverslide Dry Goods yarn on sale - see the yarn I got here! Go check out Blue Garter, fabulous blog.

Thoughts on Sundara Yarn - nice, but don't eat your heart out. I got the Cools subscription.

Friday Night Knitting Club book 2

Fun audiobook for knitting or car trips! 3 Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin

My new Purpleheart Bosworth from Carolina Homespun! So happy to have it!

New Bosworth!  Yay!


I forgot to mention it, overwrought with the excitement of podcasting again, but thank you to Erin of the Faery Knitting Podcast, which I love, for her very kind mention of me & my Selbu mittens! I was so tickled!



ETA: Artwork! Yay! Click to enlarge.
























"THE GENIUS AND THE MERCHANTS"
























"THE CALF BEGS FOR ITS LIFE"

18 December, 2008

Radio Silence

Hello All,

Due to craptastic health and end-of-the-year issues, I have not been able to podcast. I really want to though, so until you hear from me again, know that I'm looking forward to speaking again!

04 December, 2008

Stay Tuned!

I will be discussing the elusive Sundara sock yarn, as well as Julie Spins and Malabrigo sock yarn. Exciting!