tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86772191968823837452023-11-15T10:51:33.362-08:00Muffin Meg n Memuffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677219196882383745.post-73992117297840884622012-10-25T13:30:00.002-07:002012-10-25T13:30:30.711-07:00Episode 10:...And Finally We're Back<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYOHwC4A?p=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" ></embed><br />
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Shownotes to follow later today.muffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677219196882383745.post-36767482019422484172012-07-05T08:59:00.002-07:002012-07-08T03:20:14.307-07:00Episode Nine: ...And then we forgot the WIPs...<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYL84yoA?p=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" ></embed><br /><br /><strong>Show Notes</strong><br /><br /><em>New Members who have introduced themselves</em><br />Jennifer from North Carolina (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/wooliegirl">wooliegirl</a> on Ravelry)<br />Dianna from Ohio (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Hishandmaid">Hishandmaid</a> on Ravelry)<br />AnneLena from Nth California (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/AnneLena">AnneLena</a> on Ravelry) originally from Denmark<br /><br />We’re up to 58 members in the group now.<br /><br />PODCASTS<br /><a href="http://knitandspin4funpodcast.blogspot.com/">Knitnspin4fun</a> has new podcast.<br /><br />FO<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/color-affection">Colour Affection </a>by Veera Välimäki. Knitted in <a href="http://bendigowoollenmills.com.au/">Bendigo Woollen Mills </a>Classic in 5ply (sport weight) in Sweet Pea, Plum & Feijoa on 4mm Chiao Goo circs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/evenstar-shawl">Evenstar Shawl </a>by Susan Pandorf on 3.25 Addi Lace. In <a href="http://theuniquesheep.com/">The Unique Sheep </a>Eos in Ascent. Beads from “<a href="http://www.polymerclay.com.au/home.php">Over the Rainbow</a>”. On 3.25 Addi Lace Turbo & 3.25 Straight Signature Needles<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grandmothers-favorite">Grandma’s Favorite Washcloth </a>in <a href="http://bendigowoollenmills.com.au/">Bendigo Woollen Mills </a>8ply (DK) Cotton unknown colour, & <a href="http://www.yarn.com/webs-knitting-crochet-yarns-universal-yarn/webs-knitting-crochet-yarns-universal-yarn-cotton-supreme/">Universal Yarn Inc</a>, Cotton Supreme Phlox and Pea Soup Knitted in the first Instance on 2.75ml ChiaoGoo & in the last on 4ml ChiaoGoo.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hive-hat">Hive Hat </a>by Tanya Patternson in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CakewalkYarns">Cakewalk Yarns </a>Worsted Weight in Smirk.<br /><br /><strong>ENABLING</strong><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/woolgatherings">Woolgatherings</a> 70% BFL/30% Tussah Silk 4oz<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Dingbattz">Dingbatz</a> BFL Hand Painted Top 4oz<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hanksinthehood">Hanks in the Hood </a>Merino/Bamboo roving “Electric Eel” 4.3oz<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/inglenookfibers">Inglenook Fibers </a>Blue Poppies & Hawaiian Shirt Bats<br /><br /><a href="http://www.yarn.com/webs-knitting-crochet-yarns-universal-yarn/webs-knitting-crochet-yarns-universal-yarn-cotton-supreme/">Universal Yarn Inc, Cotton Supreme </a>in Seafoam, Dutch Blue, Lime, Pea Green, & Phlox<br /><br /><a href="http://theuniquesheep.com/bases/Eos.htm">The Unique Sheep Eos </a>in Japonica Dark<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CakewalkYarns">Cakewalk Yarns </a>Footise, Pink Lemonade, & DarKKittie & Worsted Weight In Edisto<br /><br />Jo Sharp Silk Alpace Georgette with no label from destash<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ewegivemetheknits.com/">Ewe Give Me the Knits</a>, Grande Sock Yarn in Stonewash & Dulcet<br /><br />Madelinetosh Sport in Filigree from <a href="http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/">Jimmy Beans</a><br /><br />Tempted Good Grll Base in Deviant Behavior, Frigid, Thigh High & Hocus Pocus as well as Sweet Georgia Yarns, Tough Love Sock in Pomegranate from <a href="http://www.bringkniton.com.au/">BringKnitOn</a>.<br /><br />OTHER THINGS<br />Happy Birthday to my mum and also my mother–in–law, Patti.<br /><br />Finished The Hunger Games and am now reading Catching Firemuffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677219196882383745.post-35369831623256712922012-05-19T02:51:00.001-07:002012-05-19T03:27:54.980-07:00Episode 8: Happy Birthday Maya!!!<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYL3zmQA?p=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" ></embed><br />
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<b>New Members who have introduced themselves</b><br />
Scottie from Louisiana (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/ScottieGirl1">Scottiegirl1 on Ravelry</a>)<br />
Tiffany from Southern Maryland (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/ChristianCrafter">ChristianCrafter on Ravelry</a>)<br />
Kirsten from Nevada (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/Knitandspin4fun">Knitandspin4fun on Ravelry</a>)<br />
Jo from Tennessee (<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/jovolsfan71">jovolsfan75 on Ravelry</a>)<br />
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<b>Competition</b><br />
New competition for Madelinetosh May. Prize a skein of Madelinetosh Light Merino. Show us a photograph of the project that you are most proud of. Will be open to the end of June as this is already part way through May.<br />
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Maya from the <a href="http://mayamoonie.blogspot.com.au/">Moonie Knits </a>podcast who had a birthday on Friday.<br />
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<b>PODCASTS</b><br />
<a href="http://thefatsquirrel.com/">The Fat Squirrel Speaks </a>by Amy Beth from Indianapolis, Indiana.<br />
<a href="http://knittynatter.blogspot.com/">Knitternatter </a>by Zena from Sutton Coldfield, UK<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/color-affection">Colour Affection </a>by Veera Välimäki. Knitted in <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/">Bendigo Woollen Mills</a> Classic in 5ply (sport weight) in Sweet Pea, Plum & Feijoa on 4mm Chiao Goo circs.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/evenstar-shawl">Evenstar Shawl </a>by Susan Pandorfon 3.25 Addi Lace. In <a href="http://theuniquesheep.com/">The Unique Sheep</a> Eos in Ascent. Beads from <a href="http://www.polymerclay.com.au/home.php">Over the Rainbow</a>. On 3.25 Addi Lace Turbo & 3.25 Straight <a href="http://www.signatureneedlearts.com/">Signature Needles</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hitchhiker">Hitchhiker</a> by Martina Behm. Knitted in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LadybugFiber">Ladybird Fiber’s </a>Dusk in the Vineyard. Now on 3mm Addi Lace<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ampersand">Ampersand Socks </a>by Kirsten Kapur in <a href="http://www.ewegivemetheknits.com/store/Default.asp">Ewe Give Me The Knits </a>Sock in Piper. On 2.75ml Addi Lace. One completed & the other up to picking up stitches for the gusset. Forgot to mention that I have modified the pattern so that it is over 64 stitches<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wee-owlie">Wee Owlie </a>by The Knit Café Toronto<br />
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Plymouth Yarn’s Baby Alpace Lace Col 100 (5 skeins) from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BPyarns">BP Yarns</a><br />
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Madelinetosh 80/10/10 Sport in Jasper (3 skeins) from destash<br />
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Sweet Georgia Yarn Tough Love Sock in Honey Fig & Tourmaline from <a href="http://willowfairyknits.wordpress.com/">Willowfairy Knits Podcast</a>. One was a prize and the other was a gift from my lovely friend Helena.<br />
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Madelinetosh Merino Light in Blue Gingham (2 Skeins) destash<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CakewalkYarns">Cakewalk Yarns </a>Worsted Weight in Smirk<br />
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Dream in Color Starry in Pansy Golightly from destash<br />
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Dream in Color Smooshy in Some Summer Sky from destash<br />
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Malabrigo Rios in 242 Intenso from destash<br />
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<b>OTHER THINGS</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fetter-Fleece-Tudor-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0083U5CUC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337422839&sr=8-1">The Fetter Lance Fleece </a>by Greg & Jocelyn House<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Liberties-London-Tudor-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B004ZGWQW0/ref=la_B0067VGF5A_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1337422894&sr=1-2">The Liberties of London </a>by Greg Housemuffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677219196882383745.post-43271300714079091672012-04-11T11:52:00.001-07:002012-04-12T07:47:49.349-07:00Episode 7: Windows ate my Podcast<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLzkmQA?p=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" ></embed><br /><br /><br /><strong>New Introductions</strong><br /><br />Kristie from San Diego (mackristie on Ravelry)<br />Helen from Amsterdam (raerean on Ravelry) and originally from NZ<br />Mariawilhelmina from Houston, Tx—originally from Amsterdam<br />Joy from Indiana (JTKnitterSan on Ravelry)<br />Marigayle from Nashville, Tn—presenter of Exchange Student in Fiberland<br /><br />We’re up to 45 members in the group now.<br /><br /><strong>Shoutouts</strong><br /><br />Helena from <a href="http://willowfairyknits.wordpress.com/">WillowfairyKnits Podcast</a>. My Tidepool shawl won some Sweet Georgia sockyarn provided by my other shoutout Ashleigh from BringKniton.<br /><br /><strong>PODCASTS</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://willowfairyknits.wordpress.com/">Willowfairy Knits </a>(Helena from Adelaide SA)<br /><a href="http://knittingincirclespodcast.blogspot.com.au/">Knitting in Circles </a>(Aimee & Darren from South Mississippi)<br /><a href="http://www.knittinonthefly.com/">Knittin on the Fly </a>(Katie from Maine)<br /><a href="http://bloomingknitter.wordpress.com/">Knitting Blooms </a>(Tina)<br /><br /><strong>WIP</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ampersand">Ampersand Socks </a>by Kirsten Kapur in Ewe Give Me The Knits Sock in Piper. On 2.75ml Addi Lace. One completed & the other up to picking up stitches for the gusset. Forgot to mention that I have modified the pattern so that it is over 76 stitches<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/evenstar-shawl">Evenstar Shawl</a> by Susan Pandorf on 3.25 Addi Lace. In The Unique Sheep Eos in Ascent<br /><br /><strong>ON THE DRAWING BOARD</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/catkin">Catkin</a> by Carina Spencer. <br /><br /><strong>ENABLING</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.theuniquesheep.com/bases/Eos.htm">The Unique Sheep Eos </a>Ascent<br /><br /><a href="http://shop.strato.de/epages/61425309.sf/en_US/?ViewObjectID=2740967">Wollmeise Lacegarn </a>We’re Different in the Lila colourgroup<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LadybugFiber">Ladybug Fibers </a>“Wild Lupin” & “ Boysenberry”<br /><br /><a href="http://stores.fatcatknits.com/StoreFront.bok">Fat Cat Knits </a>BFL Dragonfly<br /><br /><strong>OTHER THINGS</strong><br /><br />Myrtles Morning Out<br /><br />Finished <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=barbara+bretton&sprefix=barbara+br%2Cstripbooks%2C461">Barbara Bretton</a> and am now reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Jane-Bites-Back-A-Novel/dp/0345513657/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1334242031&sr=1-1">“Jane Bites Back”</a> by Michael Thomas Ford<br />“Two hundred years after her death, Jan Austen is still surrounded by the literature she loves—but now it’s because she’s the owner of Flyleaf Books in a sleepy upstate NY college town.”muffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677219196882383745.post-74178315896412168102012-03-25T10:01:00.001-07:002012-03-25T13:07:46.371-07:00Episode Six: The Cat Returns<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLxhDgA.html?p=1" width="320" height="270" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYLxhDgA" style="display:none"></embed><br /><br /><strong>New Members</strong><br /><br />Amanda from Sydney (jacka on Ravelry)<br />Susan from Monterey (Susan93940 on Ravelry)<br />Rose from Michigan (CakewalkYarns on Ravelry)<br />Phoebe25 on Ravelry from Germany<br />FireMedic on Ravelry from Baltimore, Maryland<br />Dawn from Lancaster, California (Knittinwolf on Ravelry) of <a href="http://wolfefarms.blogspot.com.au/">Wolfe Farm Podcast </a>fame.<br /><br />We now have 35 members in the group.<br /><br /><strong>Competition</strong><br /><br />Dont forget the March competition. All you need to do is be a member of our group and tell us what you like to do while knitting. The prize is a skein of Wollmeise 80/20 Twin.<br /><br /><strong>Podcasts</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/electric-sheep-podcast">Electric Sheep </a>by Hoxton Handmade from London<br /><a href="http://cast-on.com/">Cast On with Brenda Dane </a>from Wales<br /><a href="http://knitmoregirls.blogspot.com">The Knitmore Girls </a>from California<br /><a href="http://www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com.au/">The High Fiber Diet </a>by CoggieTM<br /><a href="http://justonemorerowpodcast.wordpress.com/">Just One More Row </a>with Brittany & Dana<br /><br /><strong>WIP</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/manhattan-3">Manhattan Socks </a>by Lisa Dykstra (Yen for Yarn) in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackSheepDyeworks">Blacksheep Dyeworks </a>Superwash Merino Sock Nutmeg Multi on 2.25mm Addi Lace<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ampersand">Ampersand Socks </a>by Kirsten Kapur in <a href="http://www.ewegivemetheknits.com/store/Default.asp">Ewe Give Me the Knits </a>Sock in Piper on 2.75mm Addi Lace<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ewegivemetheknits.com/store/Default.asp">Suckage! Mitts </a>by Maya from the <a href="http://mayamoonie.blogspot.com.au/">Moonie Knits Podcast </a>in Araucania Ranco Solid on 2.5mm Addi Lace<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hitchhiker">Hitchhiker</a> by Martina Behm in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LadybugFiber">Ladybird Fibers</a> Dusk in the Vineyard on 3mm Addi Lace<br /><br /><strong>On the Hook</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.lemondedesucrette.com/">Ripple Blanket </a>from Le Monde de Sucrette's blog in Craftwork Acrylic Plain 8ply (DK) 100g<br /><br /><strong>On the Drawing Board</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/catkin">Catkin </a>by Carina Spencer<br /><br /><strong>FOs</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tidepool-spiral-shawl">Tidepool Shawl </a>by Wendy Johnson for the <a href="http://willowfairyknits.wordpress.com/">Willowfairy Knits KAL</a><br /><br /><strong>Enabling</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetpeaknitstudio">Sweet Pea Sock </a>in Lily Pond<br /><br /><a href="http://www.knitsch.co.nz/shop/products-page/knitsch-yarn/paradise/">Knitsch Paradise</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CakewalkYarns">Cakewalk Yarns </a>"Fletcher"<br /><br />The Weekend Project Bag--Cats from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/brightcraft?ref=seller_info">Bright Craft </a>on Etsymuffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677219196882383745.post-27355492373519850522012-03-11T00:23:00.001-08:002012-03-11T00:23:41.105-08:00Episode 5: PJs on Parade<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLvlQsA?p=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" ></embed>muffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677219196882383745.post-34464912717177830592012-03-01T09:54:00.002-08:002012-03-01T12:30:06.323-08:00Episode 4: Mugged by a Citron<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLt9GEA?p=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" ></embed><br /><br /><strong>New Group Member Introductions</strong><br /><br />Laura from Wales (LauraMag on Ravelry)<br />Lisa from Pittsburg PA (fibernymph on Ravelry)<br />Mary from Garland Tx (Grandmatutu on Ravelry)<br />Leeanne from Brisbane QLD (Tranquilgirl on Ravelry<br /><br />The group now has 15 members.<br /><br /><strong>Shoutouts</strong><br /><br />Lisa from <a href="http://fibernymph.com/">90% Knitting Podcast</a><br />Katie from <a href="http://www.knittinonthefly.blogspot.com.au/">Knittin' on the Fly Podcast</a><br />Tina from <a href="http://knittingblooms.blogspot.com.au/">Knitting Blooms Podcast</a><br />Caryn from <a href="http://roundthetwistwithcarin.blogspot.com.au/">Round the Twist with Caryn Podcast </a>(VKN)<br />Kimberley from <a href="http://www.thegivingflower.de/">The Giving Flower Podcast </a>(VKN)<br /><br /><strong>Podcasts</strong><br /><a href="http://roundthetwistwithcarin.blogspot.com.au/">Round the Twist with Caryn</a><br /><a href="http://www.theknitgirllls.com/wordpress/">The Knitgirllls</a><br /><a href="http://fibernymph.com/">90% Knitting</a><br /><a href="http://www.thefiberistafiles.com/">The Fiberista Files</a><br /><a href="http://delusionalknitter.blogspot.com.au/">Revelations of a Delusional Knitter</a><br /><br /><strong>WIPs</strong><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/citron">Citron by Hilary Smith Callis </a>(free pattern on Knitty) in Rico Design Superba Poems Colourway 2 on Chiao Goo Lace 4mm (US size 6)<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/manhattan-3">Manhattan Socks by Lisa Dykstra </a>(yenforyarn on Ravelry) in<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackSheepDyeworks"> Blacksheep Dyeworks </a>Superwash Merino Sock in Nutmeg Multi on Addi Lace 2.25ml (US size 1)<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/monkey">Monkey Socks</a> by Cookie A in <a href="http://www.highlandhandmades.com/">Highland Handmade's </a>Sugar Maple Sock in Seaglass on Addi Lace 2.25ml (US size 1)<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tidepool-spiral-shawl">Tidepool Shawl</a> by Wendy Johnson in Araucania Ranco Solids Blue-Green<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MayaMoonie/bdy-february-2011-kal-2">Suckage! Mitts </a>by Maya Howe Proulx of <a href="http://mayamoonie.blogspot.com.au/">the Moonie Knits Podcast </a>in Araucania Ranco Multi Colourway 303 on Addi Lace 3.75mm (US size 5)<br /><br /><strong>Enabling</strong><br /><br />Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash in We're Different Neptun<br />Lady Bug Fiber Company Sock Yarn in Vineyard at Dusk<br />Shepherd's Colour 4 Me Prints 8 Ply (DK) in 5006 & 4990<br /><br /><strong>On the Drawing Board</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hitchhiker">Hitchhiker by Martina Behm</a><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/irving-the-icebox-monster">Irving the Icebox Monster</a> by Rebecca Danger<br /><br /><strong>Reading</strong><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spun-Sorcery-Sugar-Maple-ebook/dp/B00452V3PA/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_kin?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330632999&sr=1-1">Spun by Sorcery by Barbara Bretton </a>(third in Sugar Maple series) Kindle edition ISBN 0-425-23682-X<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Doorways-Sand-Roger-Zelazny/dp/006100328X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1330633163&sr=1-1">Doorways in the Sand by Roger Zelazny </a>(first published in 1976) ISBN 0-380-00949-8muffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677219196882383745.post-3344856857369908972012-02-21T06:03:00.002-08:002012-02-21T06:49:03.413-08:00Episode 3: Cat Attacked<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLsyGMA?p=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" ></embed><br /><br /><strong>WIPS</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/manhattan-3">Manhattan Socks</a> by Lisa Dystra in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackSheepDyeworks">Blacksheep Dyeworks </a>Superwash Merino Sock on 2.25mm (US size 1) Addi Lace.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/monkey">Monkey Socks </a>by Cookie A in <a href="http://www.thefiberistafiles.com/">Highland Handmade </a>Sugar Maple Sock Seaglass on on 2.25mm (US size 1) Addi Lace.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/broken-seed-stitch-socks">Broken Seed Stitch Socks </a>by handepande on Ravelry in Patons Patonyle & Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in the Titania colourway on 2.5mm (US size 1.5) Addi Lace.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/broken-seed-stitch-socks">Tidepool Shawl </a>by Wendy Johnson in Araucania Ranco Solid (no colourway on tag) on 3.75mm (US size 5) Addi Lace.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MayaMoonie/bdy-february-2011-kal-2">Suckage! Fingerless Mitts </a>by Maya Howe Proulx (test knit) in Araucania Ranco Multi Colourway 303 on 2.25mm (US size 1) Addi Lace.<br /><br /><strong>FINISHED OBJECTS</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cotton-bam-boo-kudzu-shawlette">Kudzu Shawl </a>(blocked) by Rachel Henry in <a href="http://www.bendigowoollenmills.com.au/">Bendigo Woollen Mills</a> "Alpaca 8 ply" in Sphere & "Luxury 8 ply" in Lake.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/MayaMoonie/bdy-february-2011-kal-2">Suckage! Fingerless Mitts </a>by Maya Howe Proulx (test knit) in Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in the Titania Colourway on 2.5mm (US size 1.5) Addi Lace.<br /><br />ENABLING<br /><br />Footsie by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CakewalkYarns">Cakewalk Yarns </a>in the Mrs Featherbottom Colourway. <br /><br />Sportweight Sock Yarn by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyTreeDyeworks">Holly Tree Dyeworks</a>. Colourway inspired by new zombie movie "World War Z".<br /><br />BFL Laceweight by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HollyTreeDyeworks">Holly Tree Dyeworks</a><br /><br />Tofutsies Ltd Edition Power Stripes, Colourway Citrine from <a href="strandedinoz.com/">Stranded in Oz</a>.<br /><br />Super Sock Yarn by <a href="ewegivemetheknits.com/">Ewe Give Me the Knits </a>in the Piper Colourway.muffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677219196882383745.post-17914373492731138572012-02-12T09:58:00.000-08:002012-02-12T11:22:20.892-08:00Episode 2: Socks, socks and yet more Socks<embed src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLrqU0A?p=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="270" wmode="transparent" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" ></embed><br /><br /><strong>WIP</strong><br /><br />Dramatic Lace Cardigan from sweaterbabe.com in Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 10ply Lake colourway<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/manhattan-3">Manhattan Socks </a>by Lisa Dykstra in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackSheepDyeworks">Blacksheep Dyeworks </a> Hand dyed sock yarn in Nutmeg Multi<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cadence-socks">Cadence Socks </a>by VeryBusyMonkey (free pattern on Ravelry) in Patons Patonyle Sock in School Grey<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/monkey">Monkey Socks </a>by Cookie A in <a href="http://www.thefiberistafiles.com/">Highland Handmade's </a>Sugar Maple Sock in Seaglass<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tidepool-spiral-shawl">Tidepool</a> by Wendy Johnson in Araucania Ranco Multi, part of <a href="http://willowfairyknits.wordpress.com/">Willowfairy Knits </a>KAL<br /><br /><strong>FINISHED OBJECTS</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hermiones-everyday-socks">Hermione's Everyday Socks </a>by Erica Lueder (free pattern on Ravelry) in Regia Sock Yarn Design Line by Kaffe Fasset colourway either 04259 or 40376<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hermiones-everyday-socks">Hermione's Everyday Griffindore Socks </a>in Heirloom Jigsaw Sock Yarn Colourway 66<br />Zazzy the Colourful Alpaca from Rebecca Danger's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zeke-the-aloof-alpaca">Zeke the Aloof Alpaca </a>in JL Vega Worstered Weight Yarn colour 401. For CharmingLochie's KAL<br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bunny-nuggets">Bunny Nugget </a>by Rebecca Danger knitted in Moda Vera Vista. Ball band missing so no colourway.<br /><br /><strong>IN PLANNING</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/catkin">Catkin</a> by Carina Spencer (pattern available for purchase through Ravelry. <br /><br /><strong>SPINNING</strong><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shunklies">Shunklies</a> Kettle Dyed Cheviot Wool<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shunklies">Shunklies</a> Kettle Dyed Jacob Humbug Wool<br /><br /><strong>CURRENTLY READING</strong><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Laced-Magic-Barbara-Bretton/dp/0425227529/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1329074116&sr=1-1">Laced with Magic </a>by Barbara Bretton (second book in the Sugar Maple Series)<br /><br /><strong>LISTENING TO</strong><br /><br /><a href="http://www.audible.com/pd/ref=sr_1_1?asin=B002V1CJ8W&qid=1329074303&sr=1-1">Outlander</a> by Diana Gabaldon. Narrated by Davina Porter. Originally published as "Cross Stitch" in Britain.<br /><br /><strong>SHOUTOUTS & THANKS</strong><br /><br />Dawn & Nicole from <a href="http://wolfefarms.blogspot.com.au/">Wolfe Farm Podcast</a><br />Maya from <a href="http://wolfefarms.blogspot.com.au/">Moonie Knits Podcast</a>muffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8677219196882383745.post-78039747856633184922012-02-05T01:06:00.001-08:002012-02-05T01:06:39.825-08:00Episode 1: And so it begins...hopefully<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLp43IA.html?p=1" width="320" height="270" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYLp43IA" style="display:none"></embed>muffinandmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15012565974510996035noreply@blogger.com5