Episode 115 Miranda oh Miranda

Welcome to the Knitting Samurai and Her Guys Video Podcast!

Knitting Time:January Short Sleeve Sweater KAL now through February 28th. Miranda by Josee Paquin.  I'm using Cascade 220 Heathers in Lake Chelan got gauge with suggested needles US size 6s - 4mm. Knitting size that gives 3" of positive ease.  Lively discussions on the board about armholes.  Lots of problems with this sweater...where to begins?!?!
Tag projects with #Miranda2015KAL

Parents are off with Harvey Socks! Paton's Kroy Sock Stripes in 55015 Bramble stripes US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. A 2x2 rib on top of that. FINISHED

Up And Coming:

Finish it or Frog It February with Knitting Blooms!  Some socks here.

• Caution Mitts
• Potty Socks
• Provence Cardigan -finish front panel and 2 sleeves, 18 month size.
• Vodka Gimlet -try it on and finish or frog!
• Grace -green sweater try it on and finish or frog!

Done Roving: Frolicking Feet Transitions Yarn Planning to knit the Easy shawl pattern by Martina Behm.

Valentine's Day Socks, wanted to use DVD but alas no go.

Whatcha Watching?

Still loving Falling Skies

Podcasts Mentioned:

Snappy Stitches: Chrisy and her lovely Cameo Shawl

Mission 2015:

A Pair a Month: 12 Pairs of Socks

• Harvey Socks for Mum

3 Years to Build a Barn: Year 2: 16 to 22 Squares

2 Sweaters for Me

• Miranda is in full force, 3 out of 5 skeins used

Rhinebeck/Thanksgiving/Christmas Sweaters for Tristan and Roland

End with Less than 2014 ended with

Stash Less than 164 Miles at year end.

WIPS Less than 29 projects at year end. 15 would be a stretch goal here. 

• Current Stash Milage is 165.8 miles
• Current WIPS 32 Projects!  6 active and 26 Hibernating.

Where to find more episodes...
Steph is the Knitting Samurai on Ravelry and Instagram. Visit the Ravelry Group for Knitting Samurai & Her Guys to continue to the discussion.

• 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.

Episode 114 Welcome Home

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:
Skein of Leading Men Fiber Arts Spotlight in No Good Deed

Second the Tan House Brook Shawl pattern by Jennifer Lassonde

January Short Sleeve Sweater KAL now through February 28th. Miranda by Josee Paquin.  I'm using Cascade 220 Heathers in Lake Chelan got gauge with suggested needles US size 8s - 5.0mm and US size 6s - 4mm. Knitting size that gives 3" of positive ease.  Lively discussions on the board about armholes.  Reviewed Amy Hertzog's Knit to Flatter Class on Bust Darts since I have 5" difference, would be 2" of negative ease here if I did nothing.  The plan is to add in 4sts at each underarm when sleeves are separated and do some increases on either side of the cable panel.  Tag projects with #Miranda2015KAL

Parents are off with Harvey Socks! Paton's Kroy Sock Stripes in 55015 Bramble stripes US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. A 2x2 rib on top of that. 2 Heels finished, onto the legs.

Fulvous Curl! by Hunter Hammersen with String Theory Merino DK in Caledonia color that I bought at Stitches East this past year.Using US size 6s - 4.0mm needles.  Lots of twisted stitches, slow going, but enjoying it in hour long chunks, at least I was before casting on the sweater.

Worsted Weight Socks for Father-In-Law using Rye Pattern by TinCan Knits and Berroco Vintage in Olive.  US size 4s - 3.5mm needles.  Worried about no nylon wool yarns, thinking acrylic will help with wear.  Not enough yarn so shorter cuff. May knit my farther a pair as well. 

Felted Kid Mitts by TechKnitter.  Pattern is $3.25 on Rav.  Changed from the beginning.  Omitted the cuff will knit that after felting.  Smallest size and Medium size as well.  Using US size 7s - 4.5mm needles and Malabrigo Worsted in 59-Lime Blue color.

Up And Coming:

Finish it or Frog It February with Knitting Blooms!


Trip to the Yarn Shop:
Done Roving: Frolicking Feet Transitions Yarn
New Project Bag from Yarn Pop!

Whatcha Watching?

Galavant
Falling Skies
Vikings



Podcasts Mentioned:
Minerva Turkey Knits

Mission 2015:

A Pair a Month: 12 Pairs of Socks

3 Years to Build a Barn: Year 2: 16 to 22 Squares

2 Sweaters for Me

Rhinebeck/Thanksgiving/Christmas Sweaters for Tristan and Roland

End with Lessthan 2014 ended with

Stash Less than 164 Miles at year end.

WIPS Less than 29 projects at year end. 15 would be a stretch goal here. 

Episode 113 Tickle

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

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.

Is finished and blocked!  So proud of myself!

January Sweater KAL for us...Ahead in the polls: 34% for Miranda and 28% for Irish Coffee.

voting will close 1/11

1. Drambuie -By Thea Colman
2. Irish Coffee -By Thea Colman
3. Hickory -By Cecily Glowik MacDonald
4. Miranda -By Josee Paquin
5. Plain and Simple Pullover -By Verra Valimaki

Worsted weight, I'm leaning toward Di.ve Zenith in Pumpkin or Cascade 220 Heathers in Lake Chelan....

 

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. Finished!

Parents are off with Harvey Socks! Paton's Kroy Sock Stripes in 55015 Bramble stripes US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. A 2x2 rib on top of that.

Worsted Weight Socks for Father-In-Law using Rye Pattern by TinCan Knits and Berroco Vintage in Olive.  US size 4s - 3.5mm needles.  Worried about no nylon wool yarns, thinking acrylic will help with wear.  Not enough yarn so shorter cuff. May knit my farther a pair as well. 

Felted Kid Mitts by TechKnitter.  Pattern is $3.25 on Rav.  Changed from the beginning.  Omitted the cuff will knit that after felting.  Smallest size and Medium size as well.  Using US size 7s - 4.5mm needles and Malabrigo Worsted in 59-Lime Blue color.

Fulvous Curl! by Hunter Hammersen with ?? yarn.  Cast on did 5 rows than Tristan woke up.  Using US size 6s -mm needles.

Up And Coming:

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

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
• 5 Pairs of Slippers: for Mum, Dad, LDZ, Nate, Me -1 Completed
• Seamless Salomas Slippers for me
• 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: 4 of 6 completed
• 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 19 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
• Robyn's Recess Hat take 1
• Robyn's Recess Hat take 2

To wrap up 2014: Rav tells me I knit 63 Projects for 16,458 yards.  Knit just over a 15K!! When you think 5K of that was during Stash Dash.  I'm slacking off the rest of the year :-)

Mission 2015:

A Pair a Month: 12 Pairs of Socks

3 Years to Build a Barn: Year 2: 16 to 22 Squares

2 Sweaters for Me

Rhinebeck/Thanksgiving/Christmas Sweaters for Tristan and Roland

End with Lessthan 2014 ended with

Stash Less than 164 Miles at year end.

WIPS Less than 29 projects at year end. 15 would be a stretch goal here. 

Movies

Silverlinings Playbook

Agents of Sheild -not so much

112 Mission 2015!

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.

January Sweater KAL for us...Thank you for all the suggestions.  Voting shall Commence, please get your voice heard.

1. Drambuie -By Thea Colman
2. Irish Coffee -By Thea Colman
3. Hickory -By Cecily Glowik MacDonald
4. Miranda -By Josee Paquin
5. Plain and Simple Pullover -By Verra Valimaki
  Textured Cowl by Abi Gregorio -knit 7 of these, and may make 1 more with leftovers.

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.  Gifted and she loved them!

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.

Parents are off with Harvey Socks! Paton's Kroy Sock Stripes in 55015 Bramble stripes US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. A 2x2 rib on top of that.

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.

Up And Coming:
Father-In-Law worsted Weight Socks -looks like Rye Pattern by TinCan Knits is going to be the one. 

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

Christmas:

Opal

Into The Whirled Gloucester December 2014 Club Color: Flounce

Botanical Knits, Curls, A Head for Trouble, Rustic Modern Knits -links to all from my library on Ravelry.

Mission 2015: coming soon...

A Pair a Month: 12 Pairs of Socks

3 Years to Build a Barn: Year 2: 16 to 22 Squares

2 Sweaters for Me

Rhinebeck/Thanksgiving/Christmas Sweaters for Tristan and Roland

End with Less than 2014 ended with

      Stash Less than 164 yards at year end.

     WIPS Less than 29 projects at year end.  15 would be a stretch goal here. 

Movies 

White Christmas

The Interview

Guardians of the Galaxy

Planes Fire And Rescue

Fiddler on the Roof

Vikings