Episode 43: Birthday Fun!

Knitting Segments

Show-Ready Knits

View from the Charles by Jennifer Lassonde

My Project Page 

Yarn: Knitwits Freia Handpaints Ombre Fingering in Grapevine 

         Madeline Tosh Twist Light in Raspberry Cordial

Needles: Size 7 Signature Convertibles

I mentioned Knit Companion and Notability, some apps I use and have used for knitting. 

Knits in Rehearsal

Best Friend Los Monos Locos Socks

Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan

My Project Page

Yarn: Online Supersocke Neon Color Two

Needles: Addi Turbo Sock Rockets (LOVE THESE!)

Vanilla Socks for Josh

I rescued the yarn for these socks from a long term WIP that was starting to make me feel guilty.

Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in Crayon Box Colorway

Needles: Size 0 Chiagoo circular needles

Cast on 32 for the toe and increased up to 72 stitches. 

Memories Blanket by Georgie Hallam 

I have added a few more squares to my blanket!

Auditioning Knits

A Girl Thing by Joji Locatelli

Check out her Authentic Collection, some really great patterns there! 

Endpaper Knits by Euny Jang 

I've had these in my favorites for almost 7 years! 

Philosopher's Wool Method of stranded color work. 

Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens

Knitting News, Notes and Events

No true events happening right now, but head on over to the Ravelry group to check out all of the goings-on over there! There are lots of active threads and I'd love for you to join in the fun! 

Knitting Talkback

This episode will finish up our series on Ravelry tips and tricks. I've enjoyed the series and I hope you have as well. Today we will discuss the Forums and Groups tabs, as well as talk a little about your profile page. 

Non-Knitting Segments

Love it or Leave it

Love it: Got some crafty goodness for my birthday, including a Strauch Ball Winder and sewing lessons! 

Leave it: I have eaten entirely too much junk food this week! Need to get back on a healthy eating track ASAP. 

Other News and Notes

Running News: 

Hopefully by the time this episode is published I will have completed my 2nd 1/2 marathon! Check out my Instagram to see some pics! 

Birthday Notes:

I had a lovely birthday, thank you to those who sent a message! I got the Strauch Ball Winder as I said before, and also sewing lessons and this really cute set of Bundt Cakes. Check out the Instagram to see more pics! 

My craft room is almost completely finished! It's coming together more and more each week. 

Books

I finished Book 8 in the Rhys Bowen series called Her Royal Spyness. I accidentally skipped this one and read book 9 first!

I'm currently reading Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn. It's silly and fun, that's just where I am lately with my books! 

The Serial Podcast is back! This season is shaping up to be just as exciting as the first!