Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Episode 24 - Snuggles and Cozies





Welcome
What's on (or off) the Needles
What's on (or off) the Hook
Other Stuff
Stash Enhancement
  • Hiwassee Creek Dyeworks
    • Lodge Sock in Sweethearts colorway
    • Squish Sock in KnitPurlGurl colorway
    • Sassafras Sock in Sock Monkey colorway
  • SpinningFates Toula Sock in Sugar and Spice colorway
  • Vesper sock yarn
    • 100% Superwash Merino in Serendipitous colorway
    • 100% Superwash Merino in Stormy colorway
Reviews


Disclosure: Buffy Ann Designs sent KnitPurlGurl Yarn Cozies and a Stitch Light FREE for review.  KnitPurlGurl was not compensated for the proceeding review.  All opinions expressed in the following review are those of KnitPurlGurl (AKA Karrie) and do not necessarily reflect those of Buffy Ann Desgins.
Announcements
Upcoming Events In or Around the Pittsburgh Area
  • Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival
    • Feb. 10, 11, 12, 2012 at the Four Points Sheraton in Mars, PA
    • Friday, February 10, 2012 - Market & Classes 1:30 - 6:30
      Ravelry Meetup

      Fashion Show with Emcee StevenBe: 7:30 - Wine and Cheese

      Saturday, February 11, 2012 - Market & Classes 9-5
      Pajama Party: 7:30 - Desserts, Prizes and Cash Bar

      Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 9-4


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Friday, January 20, 2012

Discover Podcasts!



Recently I've had several knit peeps ask if I'd share my list of subscribed podcasts.  A few even asked if I'd keep a link list on the side bar of my blog.  While I am happy to share my list with all of you, I won't put it my side bar only because I'm constantly finding new podcasts, old podcasts are podfading, or some podcasts I only check in on occassionally depending on what's in the episode.  So really, the list is ever-evolving.

For those of you who don't listen to podcasts, you must, must give some a try!  Here's what I will tell you about my list: this is a list of podcasts I supremely enjoy.  This does not mean that there aren't others I don't enjoy.  This also does not mean that podcasts not on my list aren't terrific.  I only have so many hours in the day and so many days in the week to listen to podcasts - so I listen to or watch podcasts that fit my personality.  Like yarn and knitting notions, there is no good or bad, there is only what you prefer. :)

I find I listen to knitting podcasts that are primarily amateur podcasters rather than companies, although I do listen to a couple that are sponsored by companies.  I like listening to them for different reasons. Some of the podcasts are audio and I listen to them in the car, as I'm walking around the house performing chores, or taking a stroll.  Some are video, which are terrific to have going on my laptop while I'm cooking, folding laundry, or hauled up in my knitting chair. I find I prefer podcasts because they go where I do, are entertaining, and allow me to do chores while enjoying them!  Give them a try!  If you don't have an iPod/iPhone/iPad, no worries. You can listen to them via iTunes on your computer or from the podcaster's website on your computer!

Audio Podcasts I Listen To Most Often:


Video Podcasts I Watch Most Often:
Again, these are just the podcasts I frequent - there are many, many, many more!  Check out Knitting Podcast for complete lists of current audio and video podcasts!  I'm always on the lookout for more podcasts!  If you have a podcast you like to watch or listen to, and it's not on these lists, feel free to give them a shout out in the comments so we can check them out!


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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Episode 23: Milestones




Welcome
What's on (or off) the Needles
What's on (or off) the Hook
Other Stuff
Stash Enhancement
Reviews
Announcements
  • Bloggerversary!
  • Hiwassee Creek Dyeworks is creating a KnitPurlGurl Colorway!
  • Over 500 members in the Ravelry Group!
Upcoming Events In or Around the Pittsburgh Area
  • Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet Festival
    • Feb. 10, 11, 12, 2012 at the Four Points Sheraton in Mars, PA
    • Friday, February 10, 2012 - Market & Classes 1:30 - 6:30
      Ravelry Meetup

      Fashion Show with Emcee StevenBe: 7:30 - Wine and Cheese

      Saturday, February 11, 2012 - Market & Classes 9-5
      Pajama Party: 7:30 - Desserts, Prizes and Cash Bar

      Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 9-4


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Saturday, January 14, 2012

First CO Object of the New Year!





I CO a NEW project!  Infact, it's the FIRST new project I've CO in 2012!  I'd seen many knitters/podcasters knitting the Stripe Study Shawl by Veera Valimaki and I was getting the itch to CO as well.  Then I noticed that Veera had another pattern, a sister pattern, called Different Lines.  Different Lines is a different take on the Stripe Study Shawl.  So I decided to CO Different Lines instead.  I'm knitting this shawl in Wollmeise 100% Superwash Merino in the Feldmaus colorway (that's the brown) & Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in the Interlaken colorway (the blue/green color) on US Size 6 (4.00mm) needles.  It's a simple garter st shawl that utilizes color changes and short rows to give it an interesting shape.  When finished, it should have 14 of the contrasting color stripes (the blue/green).  I'm 6 stripes in and it's working up fast.  The pattern is super easy to memorize and it's GREAT TV knitting!

Knit On!


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Friday, January 13, 2012

FO: Tardis Socks



Alrightly all you Whovians, I finally finished my Tardis Socks!  I used Wendy D. Johnson's Gusset Heel Basic Sock pattern along with a skein of Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce Sock Yarn in Tardis colorway on a US Size  1 (2.25mm) pair of circs (knit in magic loop).  These fit like a glove and are warm and toasty with the perfect touch of geekery. :)


I absolutely love the funky way the self-striping sock yarn works up with this pattern.  Just like with my Peppermint Twist Socks, the gusset and heel cup have a really cool, thick stripe.  And because of the stripes and the short rows, the gussets look like there is blanket stitching on them.  LOVE IT!


You'll have to knit a pair of your own to see if they're bigger on the inside.  ;p


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