Episode 13: Lucky 13 Anniversary

This week it's a shorter episode covering lots of knitting and spinning, of course with the occasional blonde moment... :D


DONT FORGET WEEKLY VKN THURSDAY NIGHT AT 6PM PACIFIC... Message me on Plurk or Ravlery for the link to the chat... :D


SHOW NOTES:


KNITTING-

WIP-

Striped Kangaroo Hoodie by Julie Grantz- using Caron Simply Soft in "Black" and "Heather Gray" and Us size 8/5mm circs. Going to rip it out for now, but I will be coming back to it soon...

Mushroom Cap by Morehouse Farms- using my "Sage" merino blend handspun and Us size 7/4.5mm DPNs Hoping to have it done by Wed. for Hubby's anniversary gift...

Zig and Zag Lace Scarf by Jocelyn Prasad- using Ethereal Fibers Celestial Sock in the "Wicked" colorway and US size 5/3.75mm needle...

Tiny Tea Leaves Cardi by Melissa LeBarre- using Baby Bee Sweet Delight in the "Grape Jelly" colorway and US size 6/4mm circs and US 7/4.5mm circs

Monster Chunks by Rebecca Danger- using Lily's Sugar & Cream in the "Hot Pink, Green, Blue, and Orange" and US size 7/4.5mm DPNs



IN THE QUEUE-

Guy Next Door Cowl by Devin Fredrickson


SPINNING-

WIP-

"Lilac"- Merino / Silk 80/20 blend. So far I have 248 yrds from the 1st 2 ozs!!! :D


IN THE QUEUE-

Jacob's Wool


PURCHASES-

Gnome Bag from Nicole at Knitting Geisha

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Episode 12: Big Events

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This week, there was the 4th of July, the start of Tour De Fleece, and a wild dust storm that took over phoenix. Not to mention tons of spinning!!!

SHOW NOTES:

Crochet-

WIP-

Spiral Scrubbie by Judith Prindle- I am using Peaches & Cream in the "Cranberry Blues" colorway and US size 8/5 mm crochet hook.

Knitting-

WIP-

Zig and Zag Lace Scarf by Jocelyn Prasad- I am using Ethereal Fibers SW Meino sock yarn in the "Wicked" colorway and a US size 5/3.75 mm needles.

Striped Kangaroo Hoodie by Julie Grantz- I am using Caron Simply Soft in the "Heather Gray" and "Black" colorways. I am using Us size 7/4.5 mm circs and US size 8/5.0 mm circs

Monster Chunks by Rebecca Danger- I am using Lily's Sugar & Cream in the "hot" pink, blue, green, and orange colorways. On a set of Us size 7/4.5 mm DPNs

Spinning-

WIP-

"Lilac" Merino / Silk 80/20 blend from A Good Yarn/Fiber Creek

FO-
"Sage" Merino Blend from A Good Yarn/ Fiber Creek I got 190yrds. of a 2-ply DK weight from 4ozs. this was my first ply!
     With this I plan to make the Mushroom Cap for my husband.

"Teal Skies"- Merino SW / Alpaca blend from Gail at Alpaca And Ewe  I got 90 yrds. of a chunky weight single ply from approx. 4 oz!

Purchases-

Knit Typewriter Key Stitch markers from Wings N Scales

Gnome Project Bag from Knitting Geisha 

OTHER STUFF-

Weekly VKN Thursday Nights at 6pm Pacific... friend me on Plurk or message me for the link to the chat :)

Tour De Fleece- Come join the Ravelry Group and as many teams as you like. I'm signed up for Rookies, Spindlers, and Plurk.

Rainlover Knits- Beginner Spin-A-Long


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Episode 11: Trial and Error

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This week I had a few minor snags, but overall had a very productive week! Lots of spinning and knitting this week, what can i say, i got sucked in... :)

FORGOT TO MENTION THE WEEKLY VKN THURSDAY NIGHT STARTING AT 7PM! Contact me for the link... I will be plurking the link when it starts each thursday... :)

Episode 10: Father's Day!

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This week I finally completed my first knitting project! I also managed to get some sewing done for the shop!

SHOW NOTES-

Check out A Good Yarn/Fiber Creek in Prescott, AZ. Great little shop with tons of cute fiber and yarnie goodness!

Thanks to Knitamanic from  Alpaca And Ewe!


CROCHET-
   
          WIP-

Malabrigo Tank Top- Using Malabrigo Rios in the Cumparista colorway and US size 9/5.5mm hook

Not-So Colorful Dollies- no love this week, but almost done with last one. Using my first handspun yarn!


KNITTING-

          WIP-

Zig And Zag Lace Scarf- by Jocelyn Prasad, using a SW Merino sock yarn from Ethereal Fibers in the "Wicked" colorway, and a US size 5/ 3.75mm needles. Just about through the 3rd repeat!

Stockinette Mitts- by Sandy Satre using Yarn Bee Andes Alpaca in the "Arabesque" colorway, and US size 7/ 4.5mm DPNs. Just about ready to start the thumb on the first one!

       
           FOs-

Shoulderette- made with Naturally Caron  Country in the "Peacock" colorway and  US size 6/ 4mm needles

SEWING-

          Anchor's Away Apron
and
         Medium Project Bag


OTHER PODCASTS-

Knitting On The Fly

Mommy Needs Yarn


You Can Find Me On:

Plurk-
DomestiKated Darling

Ravelry-
kthudson

Ravelry Group-
DomestiKated Darling

iTunes-
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Etsy-
DomestiKated Darling

Episode 9: Epic Failsauce

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The title about sums up the week, I had to redo majority of knitting projects, finished some painting and crochet, while dealing with fails all along the way, including uploading the episode...lol took a couple trys but here it is!

Sew Along Skirt Tutorial

I'll be starting posting the pattern today and will finish with it tomorrow...  As always if you have any questions or need any help feel free to contact me or ask for help on the Ravelry board.

Getting Started-

• Throughout the pattern I will be using my own measurements as an example. Example measurements will be given in [brackets].
• This tutorial is written with the hems serged and then stitched at 1/4"

You'll Need:
     1 yard of main material
     3/4 yard of accent material
(I used cotton fabric for this project, make sure if you are using a different fabric, such as jersey, that you allow for stretch)
     2 or 3 large matching buttons
     Interfacing
   

Step 1- The Waistband-

     Measure your waist where you want the top of your skirt to sit. [38"] Add to that 1" for hems and 1" for give. [40"] this gives you your "full waist measurement"

    Cut waistband piece 8" x  "full waist measurement" [40" x 8"]
    Cut a piece of interfacing the same size and apply to waistband
    Serge or zig-zag stitch the edges
    Cut a piece 8" x 3" for the button flap.
    Serge or zig-zag stitch the edges
    Sew the waistband and button flap together and press seams

    Fold in half right side together and stitch down the short ends on both sides

    Flip right side out, fold button flap to wear you want it to sit on you, and lay out waist band, cut both sides at an angle for a 1" decrease on each side.

    Place ends right side together and stitch 1/4 seam on each side.
    Flip right side out and press


Step 2- The Body-

 To find the size of your panels- Take your waist measurement and add 2 inches [40"] Divide this number by an odd number so you have an odd number of panels [40/5 = 8 So I have 5, 8" wide panels.] Take the panel width add 1/2" for hems and 2" for angle. [ So I cut 5, 10 1/2" panels 8+2+1/2 = 10 1/2"]

Cut your panel width then however long you want the skirt to be. [I cut mine 17" x 10 1/2"] With the bottom accent the skirt falls below the knee.

Lay the panels out and cut them on each side at a 1" decrease. Serge around the edges and press 1/4" hem.

 Sew all of your panels together into one long piece, press the seam open and top stitch down either side.

The Bottom Accent-

 To get the measurement of the bottom accent measure the width of the base of your skirt [ 50"] Cut a piece the width you need x 3 1/2".[50x 3 1/2] If you dont have a single strip of fabric that long, just cut two even length pieces [ 25 x 3 1/2" (2)] Serge around the edges, and press 1/4" hem.

Then sew the bottom accent to the skirt body,

then attach the waist band.

The Closure-

     You can do this a couple of ways. Sew button holes and attach buttons, sew the buttons on and attach elastic loops, or even sew strips of ribbon to tie in a bow.... This part is all up to you!

I hope this has helped any of you wanting to learn how to sew, and I cant wait to see everyone's completed project!!!

Episode 8: Craft Crazy

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This week it's a little bit of everything, painting, sewing, crochet, and knitting. Plus info about the SAL!