Saturday, February 28, 2015

Episode 118 It's March!

Welcome to the Knitting Samurai and Her Guys Video Podcast!



Knitting Time:
January Short Sleeve Sweater KAL wrapping up!  Miranda by Josee Paquin.
Prize drawing....
Finish it or Frog It February with Knitting Blooms!
At first I wondered how this could possibly interesting, but now as I work through the projects they are picking up momentum and I'm excited about them.
  • Lacy Rib Socks by Wendy Johnson - CO Jan 2012. Frogged!
  • Grace by Jane Richmond -CO March 2013. Good fit, AMAZING FIT!
  • Potty Socks -CO Sept 2014 Finished Febuary 2015!
  • Caution MittsS
  • Provence Cardigan -finish front panel and 2 sleeves, 18 month size.
  • Vodka Gimlet -try it on and finish or frog!
Potty Socks are using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel Construction by Sock Therapist and Red Heart Heart and Sole in the BlackJack Colorway. US size 0 - 2.0mm needles. Finished!

Movie Theater Socks! Paton's Kroy Sock Stripes in Celestial Stripe US size 0 - 2.25mm needles. Wendy Johnson's Slip Stitch Heel Basic Sock. A 2x2 rib on top of that.

Green sweater inspired by the Grace by Jane Richmond using Tahki Yarns New Tweed in color 33. Using US size 7s - 4.5mm and 8s - 5.0mm needles. -CO March 2013.  So excited two sweaters in a month!
First button band wavy.  Knit the other side, picked up 4 fewer stitches, just right.  Re-Knit the first button the same and am much happier with it.  Did a couple decreases at the shoulder seams on the neck edging.  Tried it on and it’s perfect!  PERFECT length! PERFECT circumference!  Lays nice!  AMAZING.  Raglins and armholes are Perfect!  Just an all around great fitting garment.  FINALLY!  I want to knit all of her sweaters now. 
Sleeves are still going although hope to have those finished for the end of the month.
Will wear without buttons but now I need to find the perfect buttons.

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.  40 completed squares!  52% of the way there!  Cast on in July!
Newness:

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

Strokkur by Ysolda Teague is itching to get on my needles.  But not until sweater is done.  Forest Green Pattern Works Bretton Heathers, I have 21 skeins!
Part of the Southern Girl Knits Sweater KAL

Whatcha Watching?
The Fall, CSI Miami, Podcasts of course. 

Mission 2015:



A Pair a Month: 12 Pairs of Socks

  • Harvey Socks for Mum
  • Potty Socks

3 Years to Build a Barn: Year 2: 16 to 22 Squares
  • 8 Squares Completed.
2 Sweaters for Me
  • Miranda Finished
  • Grace nearly finished

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 168 miles -finished a sweater but added 4 miles.
  • Current WIPS 30 Projects! 6 active & 24 Hibernating -hybernating down 2!.

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.

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Episode 117 I'm a Gambler...

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 8s - 5mm. Knitting size that gives 3" of positive ease. Lively discussions on the board about armholes. Finished!!! Tag projects with #Miranda2015KAL
-Too long
-Too big
-Gauge is a big liar
-sweaters should be mathmatically predictable, but they are about luck for me.  -Jackaroo was supposed to fit perfect, too tight.
-This 2" of positive ease and I'm swimming, plus way too long.
-Is it superwash?

Finish it or Frog It February with Knitting Blooms
At first I wondered how this could possibly interesting, but now as I work through the projects they are picking up momentum and I'm excited about them.   
  • Lacy Rib Socks by Wendy Johnson - CO Jan 2012. Frogged!
  • Grace by Jane Richmond -CO March 2013. Good fit, keep going!
  • Potty Socks -CO Sept 2014
  • Caution Mitts
  • Provence Cardigan -finish front panel and 2 sleeves, 18 month size.
  • Vodka Gimlet -try it on and finish or frog!

Green sweater inspired by the Grace by Jane Richmond using Tahki Yarns New Tweed in color 33. Using US size 7s - 4.5mm and 8s - 5.0mm needles. -CO March 2013. Past armholes.  Have knit a good 10" on this.  Onto bottom ribbing.  2.5 skeins to go for neck edging, button band, and sleeves.  So excited two sweaters in a month!

Potty Socks are using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel Construction by Sock Therapist and Red Heart Heart and Sole in the BlackJack Colorway. US size 0 - 2.0mm needles.  Finished one, on the foot of the other.

 
Newness:
Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce in
Fat Squirrel Bag...

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

Whatcha Watching?
The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Alex Scheffler

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.

Monday, February 9, 2015

Episode 116: Jaundiced

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 8s - 5mm. Knitting size that gives 3" of positive ease. Lively discussions on the board about armholes.  Finished pocket working through the stockinette portion.
Tag projects with #Miranda2015KAL

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.  36 completed squares!  

Finish it or Frog It February with Knitting Blooms
  • Lacy Rib Socks by Wendy Johnson - CO Jan 2012.  Frogged!
  • Grace by Jane Richmond  -CO March 2013.  Good fit, keep going!
  • Caution Mitts
  • Potty Socks -CO Sept 2014
  • Provence Cardigan -finish front panel and 2 sleeves, 18 month size.
  • Vodka Gimlet -try it on and finish or frog!

Green sweater inspired by the Grace by Jane Richmond using Tahki Yarns New Tweed in color 33.  Using US size 8s - 5.0mm needles.  -CO March 2013.  Past armholes.  Good fit, keep going!

Potty Socks are using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel Construction by Sock Therapist and Red Heart Heart and Sole in the BlackJack Colorway.  US size 0 - 2.0mm needles.


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

Whatcha Watching?
Still loving Falling Skies

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.