Episode 019: HAPPY 1 Year Anniversary!

You may have noticed that we changed our intro prompt.  Now that we are officially in our second year, our question to you all is:  "how many projects do you have on the needles?"  This includes WIPS, UFOs, and all of your most recent cast ons.  Don't be shy!  Share with us in our Ravelry thread and we may feature you on an upcoming podcast episode.

Today's topics include:

One Year Anniversary Celebration and Special Giveaways!

Maryland Sheep and Wool Wrap Up!

Hot off the Needles

What we are Working on

One Year Celebration and Special Giveaways

To celebrate the conclusion of our first year of podcasting, we have two special giveaways to tell you about.

Giveaway #1: Yarn Set from Wooly Hues

To win this BEAUTIFUL yarn set, you must:

1.)  Follow Aleaness on Instagram.  (Aleaness is the dyer of Wooly Hues Yarn)

2.)  Follow Misadventures in Knittingon Instagram.

3.)  Find the photo of the Wooly Hues Yarn on our Instagram page and in our Ravelry Groupand answer the question:  "What would you make with this yarn?"  If you answer on both Instagram and Ravelry, you will have two entries.

(A note to Ann: Thank you SOOO much for the yarn!!!  We love it and really appreciate your generosity.)

Giveaway #2:  Splendid Soles

Book was gifted to us by Lori Wagner who has a pattern in the book, the "Textured Lace Socks" pattern.  (Thank you, Lori!)

Tara's Review:

16 patterns for experienced sock knitters.

All varieties of socks: lace, cables, and mosaics.

Collection of patterns by independent designers.  Designer emails are included with each pattern for support or questions.

Brief introductions written by each designer.

Crisp, clear photography with large photos; many photos are full page.

Photos are just of socks, nothing else to distract the reader.

Large, very easy-to-read charts.

Socks are knitted in a variety of ways, top-down, bottom-up, with DPNs, magic-loop or two-circulars.

All styles of heels (traditional to short rows).

Features KnitPicks yarn.

You can see patterns on Ravelry or on the KnitPicks website.

Ashley's Review:

Ashley also likes the large photos.

Ashley wishes it had a lay-flat binding.  She recommends taking it to a copy shop and having it spiral bound.

Ashley thought the textured stitch patterns ranged from easy to difficult.

To win this awesome book, you must:

1.)  Follow Knit Picks on Instagram.

2.)  Follow the Misadventures in Knitting Podcaston Instagram.

3.)  Post a picture of your favorite pair of socks that you have knit OR a picture of some sock yarn that you cannot wait to use for a pair of socks.  Be sure to tag us and use #SplendidSolesGiveaway

Both of these contests have a deadline of June 17th!

We will choose a winner and announce on the following episode.

Maryland Sheep and Wool Wrap-Up

Tara mentioned:  Jill Draper Makes Stuff, Heirlooms/Yarn Hyggeby Lis Barsuglia-Madsen, and Bartlett Yarns.

Tara was also able to meet some very friendly people, including:

Trish of the Best Day Ever Podcast

Liz of the Just One N Podcast

Mary of Kino Knits

While Tara was getting high on yarn fumes (ha!), Ashley was running around Pittsburgh (literally) with her family.  Congratulations to Ashley on finishing the 1/2 portion of the marathon!  Way to go!  She mentioned the fabric store called Loom and the Pittsburgh Incline.  She had a great weekend.  She thanks KnitReannaKnit for travel advice.

Hot Off the Needles

Tara finished the Thick and Thin Shawlettedesigned by Lis Barsuglia-Madsen.  This pattern uses Yarn Hygge DK Singles and Lace Silk/Mohair.

Ashley finished a pair of socks which she will use for her beginning sock class at Woolworks.  She used Cascade Wave.

What We are Working On

Tara has been working on a secret test knit for Lori Wagner, a beautiful crescent shaped lace shawl.  Tara decided to place beads even though the pattern does not specify to do so.  She used A Verb for Keeping WarmAnnapurna Cashmere Sport Weight.

Ashley has been working on the Children's Neck Down Cardiganby Knitting Pure and Simple.  She used Spud and Chloe Sweater.

Ashley is also working on the Impressionists MKALby Helen Stewart.  She is now on Clue 2 with Nox Yarn.

Finally, Ashley is working on the River Knits Afghan Along.  She is on the May Square, which is highly cabled.  She is using Shepherd's Worsted for the blanket.

Tara's son, Leo, finished his very first scarf thanks to the Waldorf School of Baltimore.