Episode 111: Christmas Crunch

Steph is the Knitting Samurai on Ravelry and Instagram. Visit the Ravelry Group for Knitting Samurai & Her Guys to continue to the discussion.
This is the second episode of the 3rd Season.

• First there was The Expectant Knitter detailing Steph's adventures during her first pregnancy. There are 33 Episodes spanning January 2010 to September 2011.
• Next came The Knitting Samurai Plus 1 detailing life from the birth of Steph's first son to the first few months of her second son's life. There are 102 Episodes available spanning September 2011 to September 2014.
• Most recently The Knitting Samurai & Her Guys has begun starting in September 2014
• The wordpress site carries the 8-10 most recent episodes and 10 greatest hits from the past. And you can subscribe to the podcast via the Itunes page.

Knitting Time:

Alia Grace Shawl KAL! now through January 15th.
Prizes so far;
Skein of Leading Men Fiber Arts Spotlight in No Good Deed

Second the Tan House Brook Shawl pattern by Jennifer Lassonde

Doesn't matter if you already started, because I did...
Aila Grace Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde. Into The Whirled Meridian Sock in the On The Rocks Colorway, September 2014 Club Color. US size 6s - 4.0mm needles.

Start thinking about January Sweater KAL for me...

Robyn's Recess hat take 2. Hannah by BlakeEhrlich using Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky in the Monteray Bay colorway. US size 10s - 6.0 mm needles. Will lengthen section before decreases by 1.5 - 2 inches. December 2008 acquisition.

Textured Cowl by Abi Gregorio -knitting these like crazy!

1. First was Mum's with Misty Alpaca Chunky in the Rust color using US size 10.75 or 7mm needles. Altered pattern, 72 stitches to make same circumference.  Added button holes and knit flat for a portion of the cowl.
2. Next came teacher gifts -Tina's with Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky in Black with US size 11s - 8.0mm needles.  Cast on 54 stitches to make same circumference as pattern.
3. Benta's Cowl with Lion Brand Wool Ease Chunky in Colbalt with US size 11s - 8.0mm needles. Cast on 54 stitches to make same circumference as pattern.
4. L.T.'s Cowl with Loops & Thread Cozy Wool in the color Spearmint with US size 11s - 8.0mm needles. Cast on 54 stitches to make same circumference as pattern.
5. Planning one more for a friend of Mum's and A coworker.

Second pair of Caution Mitts by Rebecca Blair from Knitscene Spring 2013 using leftover Schaefer Nichole in Empress Wu Zhao. Stayed with the US size 2.5s - 3.0mm needles. Dropping stitch count from 72 to 68 to reduce bunching. Not sure if for me or not.

Monkey Fingerless Mitts based on Cookie A's Monkey Socks by Michelle Johnson using Misty Alpaca Hand Paint Sock Yarn in color 12 Black. Using US size 2s - 2.75mm needles. Love these! So soft so much fun to knit and I know Vanessa is going to absolutely love them. Feels good to work on them knowing that.

Ryan's Peace Socks: Opal Sweet & Spicy in colorway 8617 Cake Pops. Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. I do a 2x2 rib on top of that. Nervous about these.

Christmas Up And Coming
Father in Law worsted Weight Socks

Washcloths for the baby who's eatting 2 meals a day

Need to finish for Hannah, LT, and Karen (Mum's friend).

Vite Cowl by Kristi Johnson -looks quick
Seven SIsters Cowl by Karina -Hannah

New Yarn is Knit Circus Greatest of Ease in the Brew Crew Colorway.

Episode 110: Bring it on!

Steph is the Knitting Samurai on Ravelry and Instagram. Visit the Ravelry Group for Knitting Samurai & Her Guys to continue to the discussion.
This is the second episode of the 3rd Season.

• First there was The Expectant Knitter detailing Steph's adventures during her first pregnancy. There are 33 Episodes spanning January 2010 to September 2011.
• Next came The Knitting Samurai Plus 1 detailing life from the birth of Steph's first son to the first few months of her second son's life. There are 102 Episodes available spanning September 2011 to September 2014.
• Most recently The Knitting Samurai & Her Guys has begun starting in September 2014
• The wordpress site carries the 8-10 most recent episodes and 10 greatest hits from the past. And you can subscribe to the podcast via the Itunes page.

Knitting Time:

Sweaters for our Kids KAL wrapped up.
Prize Drawings...19 finished sweaters
First there will be this great bag from Silver Shed USA! and
Second the New pattern from Jennifer Lassonde, Aila Grace Shawl.
Third the New Pattern Pure Spring Sweater by Solveig Engevold.

New KAL: Alia Grace Shawl KAL! now through January 15th.
Prizes so far; 

Skein of Leading Men Fiber Arts Spotlight in No Good Deed

Second the Tan House Brook Shawl pattern by Jennifer Lassonde

Doesn't matter if you already started, because I did...
Aila Grace Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde. Into The Whirled Meridian Sock in the On The Rocks Colorway, September 2014 Club Color.  US size 6s - 4.0mm needles.

Start thinking about January Sweater KAL for me...

Toddler Tshirt Vest first. By Sam Lamb using Opal Sweet and Spicy 2 in the Rotkohl color. I'm using US size 7s - 4.5mm needles. Is finished.  Need to weave in those ends.

Robyn's Recess hat but not really. Hannah by BlakeEhrlich using Misty Alpaca Chunky in the Rust C747 colorway. US size 10s - 6.0 mm needles. Reading entire pattern is important! Used 75 yards super quick Christmas gift.  Into the gift box.

Robyn's Recess hat take 2. Hannah by BlakeEhrlich using Cascade Yarns Baby Alpaca Chunky in the Monteray Bay colorway. US size 10s - 6.0 mm needles. Will lengthen section before decreases by 1.5 - 2 inches.  December 2008 acquisition.

Caution Mitts by Rebecca Blair from Knitscene Spring 2013 using J.Knits Superwash Me Sock leftovers.  Inadvertently went up a needle size using 2.5 rather than 2s so result is larger than I wanted, but love them anyway.  Definitely a trip through the dryer.  Knit super quick, over Thanksgiving.  Used less than 200 yards, not sure exactly need to weigh them.  Look really cool.  Great accessory another quick Christmas knit for the right person.

Started a second pair of Caution Mitts by Rebecca Blair from Knitscene Spring 2013 using leftover Schaefer Nichole in Empress Wu Zhao.  Stayed with the US size 2.5s - 3.0mm needles.  Dropping stitch count from 72 to 68 to reduce bunching.  Not sure if for me or not.

Monkey Fingerless Mitts based on Cookie A's Monkey Socks by Michelle Johnson using Misty Alpaca Hand Paint Sock Yarn in color 12 Black.  Using US size 2s - 2.75mm needles.  Love these!  So soft so much fun to knit and I know Vanessa is going to absolutely love them.  Feels good to work on them knowing that. 

Ryan's Peace Socks: Opal Sweet & Spicy in colorway 8617 Cake Pops. Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. I do a 2x2 rib on top of that. Nervous about these.
Christmas Up And Coming
Father in Law worsted Weight Socks
Hannah and Tina still haven't started for them...need something I want to knit that suites them.
Vite Cowl by Kristi Johnson -looks quick
Seven SIsters Cowl by Karina -Hannah or Tina
Textured Cowl by Abi Gregorio -knit 2!
Feeling a little guilty about Mum, maybe a cowl for her as well.

109: Happy Thanksgiving

Steph is the Knitting Samurai on Ravelry and Instagram. Visit the Ravelry Group for Knitting Samurai & Her Guys to continue to the discussion.
This is the second episode of the 3rd Season.

• First there was The Expectant Knitter detailing Steph's adventures during her first pregnancy. There are 33 Episodes spanning January 2010 to September 2011.
• Next came The Knitting Samurai Plus 1 detailing life from the birth of Steph's first son to the first few months of her second son's life. There are 102 Episodes available spanning September 2011 to September 2014.
• Most recently The Knitting Samurai & Her Guys has begun starting in September 2014
• The wordpress site carries the 8-10 most recent episodes and 10 greatest hits from the past. And you can subscribe to the podcast via the Itunes page.

Knitting Time:

Sweaters for our Kids KAL! Now through 11/30.
Prizes are rolling in!
First there will be this great bag from Silver Shed USA! and
Second the New pattern from Jennifer Lassonde, Aila Grace Shawl.
Third the New Pattern Pure Spring Sweater by Solveig Engevold, a seamless top-down cardigan sized 2-12 years!

Knitting Elizabeth Green Musselman's Langstroth sweater for Ro. Thank you for the pattern Elizabeth. I'm using Cascade 220 Heathers in color 2453 Pumpkin Spice. Elizabeth has a great podcast Dark Matter Knits. This is my third sweater with 220 Heathers. Pattern calls for US 5/7 needles. My 7s are all tied up so I'm using US size 5 - 3.75mm and US size 6 - 4.0mm needles. I'm knitting the 28" chest size thinking it'll be roomy this winter and still fit next winter. Really like that there isn't anything up against his neck. Pattern is fun so far. Bottom up construction means I have to pay minimal attention and am able to knit around the boys or when I'm brain dead tired.

Realized I have 3 pregnant friends, two are confirmed girls. So I'm off and knitting some tiny baby knits! Of course I thought of the Toddler Tshirt Vest first. By Sam Lamb. I just love this pattern. This is my 6th one. Tristan is so warm and toasty in his.  Using Opal Sweet and Spicy 2 in the Rotkohl color. I'm using US size 7s - 4.5mm needles.

Halloween I cast on....Aila Grace Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde. Into The Whirled Meridian Sock in the On The Rocks Colorway, September 2014 Club Color. Knit along Starts December 1st, 83% of votes. Obviously I'll do a second one :-)

Ryan's Peace Socks: Opal Sweet & Spicy in colorway 8617 Cake Pops. Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. I do a 2x2 rib on top of that. Nervous about these.

Monkey Fingerless Mitts based on Cookie A's Monkey Socks by Michelle Johnson using Misty Alpaca Hand Paint Sock Yarn in color 12 Black.  In December 2008 when I purchased this was too special to knit with.  Now it's for a gift.  After first repeat remembered pattern.  Love the Monkey's.  Two pairs of the socks previously.  These are for Vanessa.

Christmas Up And Coming
Aila Grace -Abby
Hannah by BlakeEhrlich -Robyn
Caution Mitts by Rebecca Blair from Knitscene Spring 2013 -Vanessa or Hannah or Tina or Benta
Seven SIsters Cowl by Karina -Hannah or Tina

108: Holiday Knitting Questions

Steph is the Knitting Samurai on Ravelry and Instagram. Visit the Ravelry Group for Knitting Samurai & Her Guys to continue to the discussion.
This is the second episode of the 3rd Season.

• First there was The Expectant Knitter detailing Steph's adventures during her first pregnancy. There are 33 Episodes spanning January 2010 to September 2011.
• Next came The Knitting Samurai Plus 1 detailing life from the birth of Steph's first son to the first few months of her second son's life. There are 102 Episodes available spanning September 2011 to September 2014.
• Most recently The Knitting Samurai & Her Guys has begun starting in September 2014
• The wordpress site carries the 8-10 most recent episodes and 10 greatest hits from the past. And you can subscribe to the podcast via the Itunes page.

Knitting Time:

Sweaters for our Kids KAL! Now through 11/30.
Prizes are rolling in!  
First there will be this great bag from Silver Shed USA! and 
Second the New pattern from Jennifer Lassonde, Aila Grace Shawl.  
Third the New Pattern Pure Spring Sweater by Solveig Engevold, a seamless top-down cardigan sized 2-12 years!

Knitting Elizabeth Green Musselman's Langstroth sweater for Ro.  Thank you for the pattern Elizabeth.  I'm using Cascade 220 Heathers in color 2453 Pumpkin Spice.  Elizabeth has a great podcast Dark Matter Knits.  This is my third sweater with 220 Heathers.  Pattern calls for US 5/7 needles.  My 7s are all tied up so I'm using US size 5 - 3.75mm and US size 6 - 4.0mm needles.  I'm knitting the 28" chest size thinking it'll be roomy this winter and still fit next winter.  Really like that there isn't anything up against his neck.  Pattern is fun so far.  Bottom up construction means I have to pay minimal attention and am able to knit around the boys or when I'm brain dead tired.

Cast on a new baby sweater, not for my boys.  Realized I have 3 pregnant friends, two are confirmed girls.  So I'm off and knitting some tiny baby knits! Of course I thought of the Toddler Tshirt Vest first.  By Sam Lamb.  I just love this pattern.  This is my 5th one.  Tristan is so warm and toasty in his.  For this I'm doubling some Into The Whirled Tchula Sock in June 2013 Club Color End of Innocence.  I wasn't kidding about having some Club Yarn Guilt.  I'm using US size 7s - 4.5mm needles.  

Second Toddler Tshirt Vest first.  By Sam Lamb  using Opal Sweet and Spicy 2 in the Rotkohl color.  I'm using US size 7s - 4.5mm needles. 

What else is new...
I couldn't resist!  Halloween I cast on....Aila Grace Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde.  Into The Whirled Meridian Sock in the On The Rocks Colorway, September 2014 Club Color.  Knit along Starts December 1st, 83% of votes.  Obviously I'll do a second one :-)

Kim's Socks: Are finished!  Tristan's other teacher. With Berroco Sox in 1410 County Fair colorway. Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. I do a 2x2 rib on top of that. 

Cast on and off the Monster Face Hat by Rebecca Danger using Berroco Vintage using US size 7 - 4.5mm needles.  Took two evenings.  Waiting for Eyes from 6060.  Added ears.  About 1" too tall, needs some blocking, or I'll roll the brim when he wears it.  

Ryan's Peace Socks: Opal Sweet & Spicy in colorway 8617 Cake Pops.  Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. I do a 2x2 rib on top of that. Nervous about these.


Holiday knitting:
Knit worthy?  
*Vanessa, damaged them but wore them almost daily?  Knit for her again?
*Ryan, no idea but crafts herself?
*Mother, wears one of the 4 pairs of knit her but that's it, need to find out about fit?
*Lauren, never seen her wear any, husband wears everything.
*Steve
*Roland's Teachers -Robyn & Tina, hats?  Fingerless mitts?
*Coworkers, Abby & Hannah

2014 Intentions:

• All 2013 Rhinebeck yarn purchases prior to Rhinebeck 2014. Really shouldn't go if it’s not all knit up. 14 Skeins total. -1 completely used up, 8 knit with.
• Steam Valley Fibers in Candle Light with Cabled Newborn Hat
• Miss Babs Yowza! in Berlin with Denver Cowl
• Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Ruby with Peekaboo Mitts, Pear Hat and Beaded Fair Isle Hat
• Miss Babs Yummy in Deep Sea Jellyfish with Tubularity
• Miss Babs Yummy in Zombie Prom with Tubularity
• Into The Whirled Ulundi 221B with SockHead Hat
• Into The Whirled Bukavu in Vegetable Medley with Sock Bunny and Hat Set
• Socks that Rock Mediumweight Hobbit Garden (finished)
• 14 Pairs of Socks -stripe, solid, patterned, etc. Alternate Constructions a plus but not a requirement. -12 Completed
• Grinch Socks
• Sugared Violets Socks (Afterthought Heel)
• Brick Socks
• Snowflake Socks
• Oldest Anything Socks (Bottom Gusset)
• He was Kicking Me Socks (Afterthought Heel)
• Mystik Spiral Socks (OMG Heel)
• Lavender Socks
• Houdini Socks (Afterthought Leg)
• Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks (FLK)
• September Socks
• Kim's Short Socks
• 2 pair in process
• 5 Pairs of Slippers: for Mum, Dad, LDZ, Nate, Me -1 Completed
• Seamless Salomas Slippers for me
• Lowanne recommended some that look great
• Socks for AB, Shary, Steve, Dad, UD -Counting this as Completed
• 1 pair for Dad
• Have Knit 5 Pairs for other people, JKelly, Dad, Aunt Laura, Randi, Kim
• 2 Sweaters for me, 2 for Ro, 2 for Thing 2 -3 of 6
• Thing 2's are done, 2 Toddler Vests; LMFA Puffin & London Rico Yarn
• Story Time Schoolar Sweater for Tristan
• Soledad Sweater for Roland Completed
• Langstroth Sweater for Roland on the needles
• Knit More Hats (8 in 2013) -YTD 17 hats!!!  Completed
• Garter Earflap Hat for Tristan
• Windschief for me
• Steve's Tweed Hat
• Argyle Lace Hat for me
• Rainbow Marley for Tristan
• Easy Peasy Newborn Hat x2
• Galatic Ruby Storm for Me
• Bunny Hat Set
• Sock Head Hat for me
• Cable Baby Hat for Tristan
• Garter Earflap Hat x3
• 2 Crafting for a Cause Hats
• Monster T Hat

Episode 107: Just Imagine My Knitting

Steph is the Knitting Samurai on Ravelry and Instagram. Visit the Ravelry Group for Knitting Samurai & Her Guys to continue to the discussion.
This is the second episode of the 3rd Season.

• First there was The Expectant Knitter detailing Steph's adventures during her first pregnancy. There are 33 Episodes spanning January 2010 to September 2011.
• Next came The Knitting Samurai Plus 1 detailing life from the birth of Steph's first son to the first few months of her second son's life. There are 102 Episodes available spanning September 2011 to September 2014.
• Most recently The Knitting Samurai & Her Guys has begun starting in September 2014
• The wordpress site carries the 8-10 most recent episodes and 10 greatest hits from the past. And you can subscribe to the podcast via the Itunes page.

Knitting Time:

Story-time Scholar Sweater by Lisa Chemery. With Berroco Vintage Chunky in color 6105. 3 hours in and about to start bottom ribbing. Super quick knit! Took about 8 hours.  For Tristan knit the 3-6 month size.  Used US size 10 - 6.0mm needles.

Started a cowl with some of the Perriwinkle Sheep yarn I got at Stitches. Want it to be 55" on size 10.75 US - 7.0mm needles. Using Aran weight. Loosely based on Donna Edgar's Easy Lace Cowl. 

Front Range Bags: Nanny Knitter on Rav.She's offering a generous coupon for 20% off: KS2014 good now through December 31st.

What else is new...
Knitting Elizabeth Green Musselman's Langstroth sweater for Ro.  Thank you for the pattern Elizabeth.  I'm using Cascade 220 Heathers in color 2453 Pumpkin Spice.  Elizabeth has a great podcast Dark Matter Knits.  This is my third sweater with 220 Heathers.  Pattern calls for US 5/7 needles.  My 7s are all tied up so I'm using US size 5 - 3.75mm and US size 6 - 4.0mm needles.  I'm knitting the 28" chest size thinking it'll be roomy this winter and still fit next winter.  Really like that there isn't anything up against his neck.  Pattern is fun so far.  Bottom up construction means I have to pay minimal attention and am able to knit around the boys or when I'm brain dead tired.

Sweaters for our Kids KAL! Now through 11/30.
Prize will be this great bag from Silver Shed USA! and The New pattern from Jennifer Lassonde, Aila Grace Shawl.  Hint KAL to follow....

September Socks: will be for Randi, Tristan's teacher are finished as well.  Knit with Opal Love Story in color 7910 Romantik. Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Following my favorite toe up sock, heel construction. That's Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. I do a 2x2 rib on top of that. I've litterarly knit hundreds of socks this.  Used just over 300 yards.

Finished one pair, cast on another.  Signature needles and I do not get along!  These are Neon socks for Dad.  Was supposed to use alternate construction for his next pair but completely forgot.  Forester pattern.  Oops.  Still looking for that perfect yellow color for him.  Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. 

Doing a 2x2 rib.  Using Online Supersock 4-Fach Neon Color in color 1754.  Have been knitting with it for several days before I had it in natural light to see that it is Navy, Black, and Yellow.

Kim's Socks: Tristan's other teacher. With Berroco Sox in 1410 County Fair colorway. Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. I do a 2x2 rib on top of that.  About to start heel gussets.

Next up....Aila Grace Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde.  I'll be casting on in the coming month with some Into The Whirled Meridian Sock.  September 2014 Club Color On the Rocks.  Knit along in November?  Maybe after the sweater knit along.

Watched loads of podcasts this week,
Southern Girl Knits
Wolfe Farms
Knitting in Circles

Episode 106: Yarn Tasting

Steph is the Knitting Samurai on Ravelry and Instagram. Visit the Ravelry Group for Knitting Samurai & Her Guys to continue to the discussion.
This is the second episode of the 3rd Season.

• First there was The Expectant Knitter detailing Steph's adventures during her first pregnancy. There are 33 Episodes spanning January 2010 to September 2011.
• Next came The Knitting Samurai Plus 1 detailing life from the birth of Steph's first son to the first few months of her second son's life. There are 102 Episodes available spanning September 2011 to September 2014.
• Most recently The Knitting Samurai & Her Guys has begun starting in September 2014
• The wordpress site carries the 8-10 most recent episodes and 10 greatest hits from the past. And you can subscribe to the podcast via the Itunes page.

Knitting Time:

Story-time Scholar Sweater by Lisa Chemery. With Berroco Vintage Chunky in color 6105. 3 hours in and about to start bottom ribbing. Super quick knit! Knitting for Tristan in the size 6-12 month. Using US size 10 - 6.0mm needles.

Garter Ear Flap Hats, by Purl Soho maybe I went crazy with them!

First was in Berroco Vintage color 5197 Teal Heather with a 5196 Gold accent. Was for Tristan, knit 3rd size up. Too Big, for Ro. Used 130 yards.
US size 7s - 4.5mm needles and US size 8s - 5.0mm needles.

Next was in Berroco Vintage color 5187 Denim with a Pumpkin accent. Knit the second size which he currently has a wears. Forgot to switch needle size though, staying with it. US size 8s - 5.0mm needles.

Front Range Bags: Nanny Knitter on Rav.She's offering a generous coupon for 20% off: KS2014 good now through December 31st.

Prize drawing....

September Socks: will be for Randi, Tristan's teacher. With Opal Love Story in color 7910 Romantik. Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Following my favorite toe up sock, heel construction. That's Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. I do a 2x2 rib on top of that. I've litterarly knit hundreds of socks this

Starting a cowl with some of the Perriwinkle Sheep yarn I got at Stitches.  Want it to be 55" on size 10.75 US - 7.0mm needles.  Using Aran weight.  Loosely based on Donna Edgar's Easy Lace Cowl. 

Watched Witches of East End, A Young Doctor's Notebook, Football.

New Yarn:

Cascade Yarns Yarn Tasteing!  Highland Duo & Pattern. 
Cascade 220 Heathers for 2 sweaters for Ro.
Cascade Eco Plus for another Ro sweater.
Into the Whirled in Pakokku Sock in color Butterfly Effect -Club Color

Episode 105: Stitches East

Steph is the Knitting Samurai on Ravelry and Instagram. Visit the Ravelry Group for Knitting Samurai & Her Guys to continue to the discussion.
This is the second episode of the 3rd Season.

• First there was The Expectant Knitter detailing Steph's adventures during her first pregnancy. There are 33 Episodes spanning January 2010 to September 2011.
• Next came The Knitting Samurai Plus 1 detailing life from the birth of Steph's first son to the first few months of her second son's life. There are 102 Episodes available spanning September 2011 to September 2014.
• Most recently The Knitting Samurai & Her Guys has begun starting in September 2014
• The wordpress site carries the 8-10 most recent episodes and 10 greatest hits from the past. And you can subscribe to the podcast via the Itunes page.

Knitting Time:

Denver Cowl by Veronica Parsons with Miss Babs Yowza - Whatta Skein in the Berlin colorway using US size 8s - 5.0mm needles. Was completed after just 6 months on the needles!

Plan to buy yarn to knit Elizabeth Green Musselman's Langstroth sweater for Ro.

Kim's Socks: Tristan's other teacher. With Berroco Sox in 1410 County Fair colorway.  Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles.  Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. I do a 2x2 rib on top of that.

Goodies...
Erin Lane Bag
White Birch Fiber Arts
Perriwinkle Sheep
String Theory

Story-time Scholar Sweater by Lisa Chemery.  With Berroco Vintage Chunky in color 6105.  3 hours in and about to start bottom ribbing.  Super quick knit!  Knitting for Tristan in the size 6-12 month.  Using US size 10 - 6.0mm needles.

Project Bag: Front Range Bags: Nanny Knitter on Rav.

She's offering a generous coupon for 20% off: KS2014 good now through December 31st. And Nancy has offered one for a give away. Will mail directly to the winner. For your chance to win, go to Rav thread and tell us your favorite bag from her Etsy shop. 


September Socks: will be for Randi, Tristan's teacher.  With Opal Love Story in color 7910 Romantik. Using US size 0 - 2.25mm needles.  Following my favorite toe up sock, heel construction.  That's Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock.  I do a 2x2 rib on top of that.  I've litterarly knit hundreds of socks this way!

104: Socks and Hats

Steph is the Knitting Samurai on Ravelry and Instagram. Visit the Ravelry Group for Knitting Samurai & Her Guys to continue to the discussion.
This is the second episode of the 3rd Season.

• First there was The Expectant Knitter detailing Steph's adventures during her first pregnancy. There are 33 Episodes spanning January 2010 to September 2011.
• Next came The Knitting Samurai Plus 1 detailing life from the birth of Steph's first son to the first few months of her second son's life. There are 102 Episodes available spanning September 2011 to September 2014.
• Most recently The Knitting Samurai & Her Guys has begun starting in September 2014
• The wordpress site carries the 8-10 most recent episodes and 10 greatest hits from the past. And you can subscribe to the podcast via the Itunes page.

Knitting Time:
Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks by Sock Therapist is Finished!  Using US size 2 -0mm needles. Yarn is Opal Smokey Eyes and Coloured Lips in color 6641. Love this yarn!

Love all the little toes on the needles.

September Socks: will be for Randi, Tristan's teacher.  With Opal Love Story in color 7910 Romantik. Using US size 0 - 2.0mm needles.  Following my favorite toe up sock, heel construction.  That's Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock.  I do a 2x2 rib on top of that.  I've litterarly knit hundreds of socks this way!

What to do for Roland's teachers?

Kim's Socks: Tristan's other teacher. With Berroco Sox in 1410 County Fair colorway.  Using US size 0 - 2.0mm needles.  Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. I do a 2x2 rib on top of that.

Potty Socks: Planning to do a Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks by Sock Therapist. With Red Heart Heart and Sole in 3972 BlackJack colorway. Using standard US size 0s - 2.0mm needles. 

Jingle Feet take two!  Two sets of little cuffs.  Used Into The Whirled Ulundi Sock in Courtly Frogs colorway and J.Knits Superwash Me Sock in Connecticut colorway.  2x2 rib over 32 sts for 10 rows.  Used 30 yards per set.  Prestrung the bells.  Not again.Denver Cowl by Veronica Parsons with Miss Babs Yowza - Whatta Skein in the Berlin colorway using US size 8s - 5.0mm needles. 100 grams to go!

Garter Ear Flap Hats, by Purl Soho maybe I went crazy with them!

First was in Berroco Vintage color 5197 Teal Heather with a 5196 Gold accent.  Was for Tristan, knit 3rd size up.  Too Big, for Ro.  Used 130 yards.
US size 7s - 4.5mm needles and US size 8s - 5.0mm needles.

Next was in Berroco Vintage color 5187 Denim with a Pumpkin accent. Knit the second size which he currently has a wears.  Forgot to switch needle size though, staying with it.  US size 8s - 5.0mm needles.

Edge of Tomorrow Movie.


And then after finishing the jingle cuffs and loving the Courtly Frogs, I wanted to finish it off fully.  Cast on a third with Used Into The Whirled Ulundi Sock in Courtly Frogs colorway and accent of Berroco Vintage color Navy accent. And remembered to change needle size!  US size 7s - 4.5mm needles and US size 8s - 5.0mm needles.. 

New Project Bag: Front Range Bags: Nanny Knitter on Rav.

She's offering a generous coupon for 20% off: KS2014 good now through December 31st. And Nancy has offered one for a give away. Will mail directly to the winner. For your chance to win, go to Rav thread and tell us your favorite bag from her Etsy shop.


Denver Cowl by Veronica Parsons with Miss Babs Yowza - Whatta Skein in the Berlin colorway using US size 8s - 5.0mm needles. Will be about 500 yards when completed.

Episode 103: Knitting Samurai & Her Guys

Steph is the Knitting Samurai on Ravelry and Instagram. Visit the Ravelry Group for Knitting Samurai & Her Guys to continue to the discussion. 
This is the first episode of the 3rd Season.

• First there was The Expectant Knitter detailing Steph's adventures during her first pregnancy.  There are 33 Episodes spanning January 2010 to September 2011.
• Next came The Knitting Samurai Plus 1 detailing life from the birth of Steph's first son to the first few months of her second son's life.  There are 102 Episodes available spanning September 2011 to September 2014. 
• Most recently The Knitting Samurai & Her Guys has begun starting in September 2014
• The wordpress site carries the 8-10 most recent episodes and 10 greatest hits from the past. And you can subscribe to the podcast via the Itunes page.

Knitting Time:
Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks by Sock Therapist is the current sock on the needles.  Using US size 2 -0mm needles.  Yarn is Opal Smokey Eyes and Coloured Lips in color 6641.  Love this yarn!

New Project Bag: Front Range Bags: Nanny Knitter on Rav.

She's offering a generous coupon for 20% off: KS2014 good now through December 31st.  And Nancy has offered one for a give away.  Will mail directly to the winner.  For your chance to win, go to Rav thread and tell us your favorite bag from her Etsy shop. 

Denver Cowl by Veronica Parsons with Miss Babs Yowza - Whatta Skein in the Berlin colorway using US size 8s - 5.0mm needles. Will be about 500 yards when completed.

September Socks: with Opal Love Story in color 7910 Romantik.   Using US size 0 - 2.0mm needles.  Planning to do a Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks by Sock Therapist.

3 Years to Build a Barn: is my Barn Raising Quilt by Larissa Brown and Shelley Mackie. Using US size 2 - 2.75mm needles. All yarns, colorways, and amounts are listed on my project page.  With these 8 additional squares completed, the count is up to 32.  I'm 40% complete already!  And it's not even 2 months.



Trip To The UFO Bin:

At the start of Stash Dash I had 39 Unfinished Projects (UFOs)!  Set a personal goal to get down to 20 by the end of August.  The Recap is that I got down to 24, but hibernated the Foolproof so at 25.  I'll tackle again in a few months.

 2014 Intentions:

• All 2013 Rhinebeck yarn purchases prior to Rhinebeck 2014. Really shouldn't go if it’s not all knit up. 14 Skeins total. -1 completely used up, 8 knit with.
• Steam Valley Fibers in Candle Light with Cabled Newborn Hat
• Miss Babs Yowza! in Berlin with Denver Cowl
• Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Ruby with Peekaboo Mitts, Pear Hat and Beaded Fair Isle Hat
• Miss Babs Yummy in Deep Sea Jellyfish with Tubularity
• Miss Babs Yummy in Zombie Prom with Tubularity
• Into The Whirled Ulundi 221B with SockHead Hat
• Into The Whirled Bukavu in Vegetable Medley with Sock Bunny and Hat Set
• Socks that Rock Mediumweight Hobbit Garden (finished)
• 14 Pairs of Socks -stripe, solid, patterned, etc. Alternate Constructions a plus but not a requirement. -9 Completed
• Grinch Socks
• Sugared Violets Socks (Afterthought Heel)
• Brick Socks
• Snowflake Socks
• Oldest Anything Socks (Bottom Gusset)
• He was Kicking Me Socks (Afterthought Heel)
• Mystik Spiral Socks (OMG Heel)
• Lavender Socks
• Houdini Socks (Afterthought Leg)
• 2 pair in process
• 5 Pairs of Slippers: for Mum, Dad, LDZ, Nate, Me -1 Completed
• Seamless Salomas Slippers for me
• Lowanne recommended some that look great
• Socks for AB, Shary, Steve, Dad, UD -1 of 5
• 1 pair for Dad
• 2 Sweaters for me, 2 for Ro, 2 for Thing 2 -3 of 6
• Thing 2's are done, 2 Toddler Vests; LMFA Puffin & London Rico Yarn
• Soledad Sweater for Roland Completed
• Knit More Hats (8 in 2013) -YTD 11 hats!!!
• Garter Earflap Hat for Tristan
• Windschief for me
• Steve's Tweed Hat
• Argyle Lace Hat for me
• Rainbow Marley for Tristan
• Easy Peasy Newborn Hat x2
• Galatic Ruby Storm for Me
• Bunny Hat Set
• Sock Head Hat for me
• Cable Baby Hat for Tristan