Whatcha Swatchin Podcast

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Whatcha Finish?

Long Sands Cardigan- Malabrigo Mecha in Teal Feather, size 10.5 needles, alternating skeins

Striped scarf- Loop batt “Emily” and Valley Yarns Sheffield in Oatmeal, size 8 needles

Whatcha Makin?

Stasis Pullover by Leila Raabe- Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Snowbound and Cast Iron, size 2, 3, and 4 needles

Method for carrying floats in fair isle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajppfcE_HAA

Fingering Weight February:  fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- tag your projects with “FingeringFeb”

Whatcha get?

Fibernymph Bounce in Leprechaun

Vesper in Love Story

Whatcha Finish?September Morn by Thea Colman- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles. steam blocked- worked perfectly! mattress stitched about 2 inches around upper arm Whatcha Makin?Long Sands Cardigan- Malabrigo Mecha in Teal Feather, size 10.5 needles, alternating skeinsStriped scarf- Loop batt “Emily” and Valley Yarns Sheffield in Oatmeal, size 8 needles SpinningFibernymph BFL/Silk in Erin- two matching gradient skeins, 102 and 94 yards eachFiber Optic pencil roving- SW merino and silk, Vineyard colorway- 2 ply Fingering Weight February:  fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15 Woolen Rabbit Grace in Tiger Lily, WW Kashmir in Birch Beer and Grey Goosepackage from Molly- Homespun podcast and AHomespunHouse etsy shopPlucky primo worsted One Hit WonderDyakcraft Needles no knead bread

Whatcha Finish?Thick and Quick Mittens by Christa Casebeer-  Pigeonroof Studios SW merino handspun in “Lydia”- spun quick and lofty, navajo plied. Front of cuff in stockinette, size 10 needlesSport weight stripy socks-  Fancy Pants Fiber Snazzy Sport, Miss Chanandler Bong colorway, 52 stitches on size 2s Whatcha Makin?September Morn by Thea Colman- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles- finished body!Rayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamashandspun socks-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk navajo plied-   40 stitches, size 4 needles, short row heel Citron- handspun Loop batt in Black Cherry 100% merino Team Sasquatch Fingering Weight February:  fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15

Whatcha Finish?Barley hat out of handspun Merino/Bamboo single ply- Whatcha Makin?September Morn by Thea Colman- large cowl, size 37.25-  tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needlesRayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamashandspun socks-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk navajo plied-   40 stitches, size 4 needles, short row heel with other end of the ball to maintain stripes SpinningGale’s Art BFL Swirl Fibernymph BFL/Silk in “Erin”

Whatcha Finish?2 more pairs of ballet flats for xmas gifts Whatcha Makin?September Morn by Thea Colman- large cowl, size 37.25-  tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needlesRayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel PajamasNoro Striped Scarf for Kyle- size 7, Knit Picks Chroma worsted in Seaweed and Fossil- tubular cast on from KnittyBarley hat out of handspun Merino/Bamboo single ply- Judy’s Magic Tubular cast on, size 6 and 8 needles  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITM9Zodn-Uk Whatcha Get?Jennie the Potter earringsgift certificates to Loopy Ewe, Woolen Rabbit, and Mr. Yarn a look back at 2013:Became a shawl knitterfinished 38 projectsnot much knitting time, with wedding planning and dyeing businessfavorite FOs:  Beatnik, Rikke hat, Pendulum, Lady Marple   2014 Goals 8 sweaters, including:WillametteSeptember Morn in tosh DKStasis in LoftLong Sands Cardigan in MechaOn the GrassTwylemfingering or sport weight cardigan infinity scarf with Chaletfinish my Citronfinish the Loop scarf Spin more regularly!Finish spinning for a sweaterKnit 3 skeins of handspun

Whatcha Finish?Gray duffers- Patons Wool in Dark Grey mix and Dark Grey marlmy Duffers- WOTA Onyx Heather and Papaya HeatherGreg’s Duffers - WOTA Lava Heather and Pumice HeatherWindschief hats by Stephen West- Madelinetosh DK in Graphite Whatcha Makin? Whatcha Get?KnitPicks Chroma worsted - Seaweed and Fossil, for a Noro Striped ScarfKnitPicks Andean Treasure in Fog for a hatAnother Crafty Girl Punky Brewster on Strong Sock from destash

Whatcha Finish?Tuesday Night Cowl by Susan Lawrence- 45 stitches on size 10.5 needles- Malabrigo chunky in Polar Morn, took 3 skeins, blocked in hot water Felted Duffers- Knit Picks WOTA in Brass Heather (75 g doubled) and Onyx Heather (90 g tripled). mods from basaltimum and Bruins duffers in WOTA Coal and Caution Rikke Hat- Manos de Uruguay Maxima in Ion colorway, size 5 and 8 needles. cast on 91 stitches flat, every 13th stitch is slipped Whatcha Makin?gray duffers- Patons Wool in Dark Grey mix and Dark Grey marlwill cast on Windschiefs soon Whatcha Get?Mr. Yarn had another sale…- 7 skeins Malabrigo Mecha in Teal Feather, for Long Sands Cardigan- Madtosh DK in Graphite for a man giftebay knitting needles - came two days late but seem fine Teaching was fun!

Whatcha Finish?Hiro by Julia Farwell Clay, out of Berroco Vintage in Fennel and Juniper, Mochi.  size 36, size 6, 7, and 8 needles. Ripped out 13 rows of the yoke after doing the wrong chart Whatcha Makin?frogged the Gaptastic Cowl and cast on the Tuesday Night Cowl by Susan Lawrence- cast on 45 stitches on size 10.5 needles, doing slightly smaller cables Rikke Hat- Manos de Uruguay Maxima in Ion colorway, size 5 and 8 needles. cast on 91 stitches flat, every 13th stitch is slipped swatched for September Morn- tosh DK in Celadon- feels cottony until washed Whatcha Get?Black Friday at Fibre Space:8 skeins Shelter in Thistle2 skeins Shelter in PlumeClassic Elite Mountaintop ChaletCephalopod Traveller in Petrified ForestSweet Fibre Merino Twist DK in FossilManos Maxima in IonWinter Berry LavisheaPatons yarn from Michaels ebay knitting needles Homespun Podcast with Clare and Molly