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.