Thanks for tuning in to episode 73. This week's Segments included:
Off the Needles
Cascade 220 Superwash in WhiteAdded crochet chain loop in back to make it an ornament. Made a green crocheted scarf. (Directions in pattern)I used safety eyes and embroidered a mouth and twig-like arms with black fingering weight yarn.
Gradient Adventure v3
Yarn: Knit Circus Magnificent DK- April Skies ColorwayNeedles: US 8First DK weight version. Made mods to suit the shorter yardageReally impressed with the yarn, very squishy and soft. Color progressions are beautifully done so subtle and lovely
Baby washcloths
Hook:Yarn: Lion Brand- Cypress Double Crochet WashclothMods: I made this 18 stitches wideOn the Needles
Pattern: Perfect Retreat Shawl by Susan B Anderson $6.00Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)Yarn: Fiberstory Fave Sock in Colorway Sterling (medium gray)
Stitches Midwest 2015 Socks
Late Night Lite Brite Socks
Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn from sockHook Size: D 3.0mm Pattern: Double Crochet Granny SquareStarted making more colored centers with scraps I received in trades at Stitch Midwest
Pattern: Crochet Giraffe by Emma DentHook: C 2.75mmYarn: Cascade 220 SW in various colors Ann, roocmc, suggested a blog post that has a tutorial on how to do the color change differently. Ripped out what I had and it looks much better.Yarn: Freia Handpaints Fingering & Mad Color Fiber ArtsNeedles: US 7Design nearly finished.If you're interested in test knitting, please PM me on Ravelry (BostonJen)
Crafty Adventures
My friend Megg bought me a beautiful teal colored square, wooden tray with tiles to inset in it. We had all 7 of my nieces and nephews paint them!I've been sewing scraps of mostly Amy Butler fabrics together into a random patchwork effect. I will make this into a curtain to hide the underneath section of my desk.I had an impromptu night with my best friend, Kris (and niece/nephew Aila & Will) ast night. Kris started a sewing project from Aila's old dress and pajamas. I knit on my shawl and Aila worked on her weaving project.Events
Trickle Shawl KAL
Extended through Labor Day which is Monday 9/7 so get those entries in!Use a Infinite Twist kit or your own yarnYou don’t have to finish your shawl to be eligible to win.Post photos of your progress and use #trickleshawl. If you’re using the Infinite Twist Trickle Kit be sure to use #tricklekit.Prizes:Two Infinite Twist yarn prizes- any who tags their photos with #trickleshawl will be eligible to winThose who knit with the Infinite Twist kit and use #tricklekit will be entered to win $100 gift certificate to Infinite Twist
What is the Pigskin Party KAL?
We're off to a great start this year! As today:
178 players on the Roster24 confirmed sponsors in addition to our 10 Headline Sponsors28 coupon codesSpecial thank you to Carmen, a simplehomestead, who created a Google Worksheet and shared it with the group for easier tracking of your points.TarynL is starting a Fantasy Football League for those interested. Draft is September 9th so check out the thread before 9/8 to sign up :)I've added the Chat Room Feature to the group. If you're on the main DCS Ravelry group page, you'll now see a button that says "Chat Room." Lisa will be using this for Bingo on Monday nights but we can use it anytime. If you see someone in there, feel free to go in and chat!Another thing I think it would be fun to do, is to post a selfie on Instagram and tag it #DCSPigskinPartyKAL2015 so we can get to know each other.This week I shared a little bit about each of our Headline Sponsors. Please check them out (and thank them for sponsoring this KAL
Donita's Sewing RackFreckled WhimseyKerriKnits DesignsLilliput YarnMyMuddlingsOne Twisted TreePrairie Bag WorksSoap-a-liciousSuburban StitcherYarn Geek FiberI'll tell you more about our other sponsors next time, but here are links to each of their websites
Kino Knits
MediaPeruana Designs
Brenda Castiel Designs
Knitty kitty Bags
The Little Mount Yarn Co.
Sarah Shoo
Paula Emons-Fuessle
Berry Colorful Yarnings
Pearl of the Pacific
Noel Margaret
Just Run Knit
Jennifer Lassonde Designs
Knitters Brewing Company
Jan B Smiley
KnittingsMyBag
Infinite Twist
Nomad Yarns
Sunsoaked Yarns
Sun Valley Fibers
The Tangled Skein
LaLa’s Knits
Oh! Loops Yarn & Lydia Brown Designs
The Tangled Skein CA
Luv Knots
We have an enormous amount of coupon code from our very generous sponsors. Details are posted in the Ravelry group which is the best place to go to find all KAL related info.
Most good through end of 2015 of through SuperBowl Weekend but look closely at the expiration dates.
Berry Colorful Yarnings: 10% off any order including custom orders and kitsBrenda Castiel Designs 20% off any self-published patterns Good Stuff Crafts- $5 offDonita’s Sewing Rack 10% off any purchaseFreckled Whimsey 10% off any purchase of $20 or moreInfinite Twist Free Mini-skeins with purchaseJan B Smiley- 10% off $25 purchase through 11/1Just Run Knit- Megan William Designs 50% off any one check out (can purchase multiple patterns, but code is good once per person) thru HalloweenKerri Knits Designs 25% off self published patternsKino Knits 25% off any Kino Knits patternKnitters Brewing Company 10% off purchaseKnittingsMyBag 20% off your entire purchaseKnitty kitty Bags 20% off purchaseLaura Linneman Designs- LaLa’s Knits 25% off purchaseLilliput Yarn 15% off anything in the shopThe Little Mount Yarn Co. 15% off any orderLuv Knots 15% off your purchaseLucia Pane (Pearl of the Pacific) Designs 10% off your purchase in Ravelry storeMediaPeruana Designs 25% off any self-published patterns thru HalloweenMyMuddlings 15% off any purchaseNoel Margaret Designs 15% off any self published patternsNomad Yarns Free shipping and free Football Head knitting pattern with every orderSoap-a-licious 15% off entire purchaseSuburban Stitcher 25% off your purchaseSunsoaked Yarns 10% off purchase of at least $10 through Halloween Sun Valley Fibers 15% off purchase The Tangled Skein-CA 10% off your purchase- no minimum purchase requiredYarn Geek Fiber 10% off the total purchase
On a Happy Note
Riley to knitting group again- she didn't do ANY knitting. She wanted to play with my friend Jenn (audio at end of the show)Beach day a couple weeks ago Megg's fried scallopsAila and Will for a sleepover- always fun! Dan had to work in the morning and they thought he was hiding to scare them. fun to listen to them chatter and plan together.My nephew Garret's obsession with my making slippers for my brother.Went to my first yoga class in ages on Monday! Felt so good to move! Still doing my PT and have to take things very slowly.4 day weekend!!I joined Periscope. I'm BostonJen there. Come friend me!
