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Our final episode is here. This week's WIPs include Crosshatch Socks, Fox Paws Shawl, Lillian Fay cardigan, a generic toe-upsock, and the Dream Baby blanket. FOs include Going Up socks, Granny Square washcloth, fingered mittens and a Yowza Weight It #4. Featured Baubles and Bling include Tunisian crochet hooks, a gradient set from Woolbearers and sock yarn from Backyard Fiber Works. We choose the winners of the School Colors KAL/CAL and the Double or Nothing eBook. Thank you to everyone who has watched and supported us! Knit With Heart.  SHOW NOTES Shout Outs: We draw winners of the final KAL/CAL at the end of the show.  We also draw a winner of the Double or Nothing eBook.  Sheila has already contacted the winner of the Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL.  Sheila is sending out all of the random membership list drawing yarn prizes and we plan to use up the remaining money in the podcast account to purchase pattern prizes.  Thank you SO much to those who have donated recently!  It was very sweet and it will definitely help defray the overseas shipping costs.  That being said, we do need to spend down the podcast account, so from this point on we no longer need donations.  We want to make sure that every donated prize and every penny of donated money goes back to the podcast audience!! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Lillian Fay Cardigan by Ellen Mason in Dream in Color Classy in the Flamingo Pie colorway Fox Paws by Xandy Peters in 5 colors of Sundara Yarn from deep stash. Crosshatch socks in Knit Picks Felici in the Sprinkles colorway Sheila is working on: Generic Toe Up sock in Blue Moon Fiber Arts heavyweight Dream Baby DK Baby Square Blanket in Plymouth Dream Baby DK Scrap Blanket ideas Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Going Up socks in Knit Picks Felici sock in the Dark Side colorway. Sheila finished: "Glitten" (half glove, half mitten) loosely based on the Knotty Gloves pattern by Julia Mueller. Rectangle Granny Square washcloth Yowza Weight It Shawl 4 by Susan B. Anderson in Tess Yarns One BMFA Heavyweight sock Whirlwind Romance: Wendy is spinning a Fiber Optic Silk and Merino gradient braid in the Plum to Green colorway Future Dates: Wendy will knit the Baby Round Neck Side Opening Sweater by OGE Designs in Backyard Fiber Works yarn.  She will also frog the Lillian Fay sweater and knit Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer instead. Sheila will knit Match and Move shawl by Martina Behm Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased: A gradient set from Woolbearers Two skeins of sock yarn from Backyard Fiber Works in the Marine and Reed colorways Sheila purchased: Dreamz Tunisian crochet hooks from Knitter's Pride  Gossip & Innuendo: We drew a winners of the final KAL/CAL and the Double or Nothing eBooks.  Check your Ravelry PMs to see if you were drawn for a random prize giveaway! Thank you so much to everyone who supported us, watched us, cheered us on, donated to us, participated in the group, came up to us at festivals and just generally gave us love.  We will miss doing this because of you.  Knit With Heart and hopefully we'll see you on the group (it is not closing), Instagram and at various fiber events!!! If you are interested, Wendy has a new Wordpress blog where she and her friend DianeInOz post about their many and varied crafting adventures.  Although there are knitting posts on this blog, it also covers all of the other stuff Wendy loves to do, along with posts about her ongoing weight loss journey.  You can check it out HERE and it is called Rabbit Hole Crafters.  If you want to see only the posts by Wendy, you can click on the word Wendy in the category cloud that appears when you read a post and it will show you all of Wendy's posts.

This week's WIPs include the Lillian Fay sweater, Fox Paws, Going Up socks, modified Rye socks and a "Glitten" loosely based on the Knotty gloves. FOs include finished washcloths and one Rye sock. Baubles and Bling this week were a custom lanyard for Sheila to wear her ID badge at work. We review the double knitting eBook Double or Nothing and draw a winner of the My Own Backyard shawl pattern. We will draw more random prize winners in the next episode as well as a winner of the eBook giveaway.  SHOW NOTES Shout Outs: This month's KAL/CAL is any project in your favorite Sports Team or School colors! Show your team/school loyalty! This KAL/CAL will run through December 31st. If you have a sports fan or school student, this would be the perfect opportunity to knit a Christmas gift! Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue through December and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Lillian Fay Cardigan by Ellen Mason in Dream in Color Classy in the Flamingo Pie colorway Fox Paws by Xandy Peters in 5 colors of Sundara Yarn from deep stash. Going Up socks in Knit Picks Felici sock in the Dark Side colorway. Sheila is working on: Rye socks by Tincanknits in BMFA STR in the Garden Daze colorway "Glitten" (half glove, half mitten) loosely based on the Knotty Gloves pattern by Julia Mueller. Rate Your Date: Sheila finished: Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth by Ruth Slate in kitchen cotton One Rye sock Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy will knit an Inspira Cowl by Graphica. Sheila will knit socks, a Scrappy Lengthwise Scarf by Zona Sherman and a cowl from Wollmeise scraps.  Her 2017 goal is to use up her scraps. Baubles & Bling: Sheila received a phlebotomist themed lanyard for her work ID from Wendy for Christmas (it came later than her other presents). Gossip & Innuendo: We drew a winner of the My Own Backyard pattern by Jennifer Lassonde! BOOK REVIEW: Double or Nothing: Reversible Knitting for the Adventurous by Alisdair Post-Quinn.  You can purchase a copy HERE on the Fallingblox Designs webpage. This book is definitely not for a new knitter unless you are extremely adventurous and willing to take on a challenge!  It is more suited to an experienced knitter or an adventurous intermediate knitter. We really liked a lot of features in this book.  First, it takes you through a series of double knitting projects where you can learn how to take double knitting to another level - double knitted lace, double knitted cables, double knitted colorwork and intarsia, etc.  Often there is a small sample project you can make to try out the new technique so you don't have to commit to a huge project.  That means you could learn the basics of the techniques in this book simply by making the swatch samples.  If you find you enjoy double knitting techniques, you can then move forward to one of the projects,  We also liked the detailed and nicely photographed tutorial pictures.  These are key any time you are learning a new technique and this book really does them well.  Likewise, all of the patterns were nicely photographed so you could really see the double knitting and how it differed on either side.  Finally, we liked that the author wove his own story about his knitting throughout the book.  Although the tone occasionally tended toward the bombastic in the author's story sections, they do connect the book with a personal narrative that makes for an enjoyable read.  All in all, this looks like an interesting challenge for people who want to do more with the double knitting technique and we would recommend it for those knitters. If you would like to win a copy of this book, enter the contest on our Ravelry page and tell us which pattern piques your interest! ALSO: We are still drawing prizes for random people on our Ravelry group membership list as we begin to wind down the podcast.  We will draw another batch of prizes in the next episode so stay tuned. Fiber Events None until 2017

This week's WIPs include the Lillian Fay sweater, Fox Paws shawl, Going Up sock, Grandma's Favorite washcloths, and a modified Rye sock. FOs include the Four Seasons sweater, the Recoleta cardigan, the Lemongrass pullover, washcloths, footie socks, the Wurm hat, headbands and vanilla Halloween socks in BMFA Punkin Chunkin colorway. Featured baubles and bling include our Christmas gifts to each other and new Knitpicks Felici. We have a big announcement at the end of the show, along with drawing 11 prizes!!!  SHOW NOTES Shout Outs: This month's KAL/CAL is any project in your favorite Sports Team or School colors! Show your team/school loyalty! This KAL/CAL will run through December 31st. If you have a sports fan or school student, this would be the perfect opportunity to knit a Christmas gift! Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue through December and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Lillian Fay Cardigan by Ellen Mason in Dream in Color Classy in the Flamingo Pie colorway Fox Paws by Xandy Peters in 5 colors of Sundara Yarn from deep stash. Going Up socks in Knit Picks Felici sock in the Dark Side colorway. Sheila is working on: Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth by Ruth Slate in kitchen cotton Rye socks by Tincanknits in BMFA STR in the Garden Daze colorway Rate Your Date: Wendy finally blocked: Recoleta by Joji Locatelli in Berocco Inca Gold Lemongrass pullover by Joji Locatelli in Malabrigo Twist in the Ravelry Red colorway Four Seasons Jumper by Sarah Crawford in Briar Rose DK in the Glory Days colorway One Going Up sock Sheila finished: Vanilla socks in BMFA, Punkin Chunkin colorway Three washcloths Vanilla footie socks Wurm Hat by Katharina Nopp in Cascade Yarn Generic and Calorimtery Headband in Cascade Yarn Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy will knit another sweater from yarn salvaged from her old sweaters Sheila will slippers and more socks Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased: Felici Sock Yarn in the Lost Lakes, Beyond the Wall and Toucan colorways. Wendy received dishcloths, hand towels, hotpads/mitt and a dunkin donuts gift card. Sheila received an organ donation survivor bracelet from Greco Girl Jewelry on etsy and a dunkin donuts gift card. Gossip & Innuendo: CONTEST: My Own Backyard BY Jennifer Lasonde!  Tell us in our Ravelry group which gradient you would use to knit this shawl for an opportunity to win a copy of the pattern in our next episode. BOOK REVIEW of Double or Nothing: Reversible Knitting for the Adventurous by Alisdair Post-Quinn will be featured in our next episode, along with a contest! ALSO: We are drawing prizes for random people on our Ravelry group membership list as we begin to wind down the podcast.  We've had a great 5 years but at this season in our lives, we just don't have the ability to keep recording.  Stay tuned for the final episodes as we give away all the prizes we've amassed to our loyal viewers.  And check the end of the show to see if you are one of the 11 names we drew this week. Fiber Events None until 2017

 SHOW NOTES Oops! This is NOT episode 364! This week is a parade of FOs! We show a sweater, lots of socks, a sample scarf, hats and Sheila's complete gradient color set. Clearly, we've been busy. Featured baubles and bling include two skeins of White Birch Fiber Arts self striping sock yarn, as well as a pattern from Wooly Wormhead. Festival season is officially over until Spa in Maine in February! Shout Outs: The new KAL/CAL is any project in your favorite Sports Team or School colors! Show your team/school loyalty! This KAL/CAL will run through December 31st. If you have a sports fan or school student, this would be the perfect opportunity to knit a Christmas gift! Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Fox Paws by Xandy Peters in 5 colors of Sundara Yarn from deep stash. Going Up socks in Knit Picks Felici sock in the Dark Side colorway. Sheila is working on: Vanilla socks in BMFA, Punkin Chunkin colorway Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Recoleta by Joji Locatelli in Berocco Inca Gold One Going Up sock Sheila finished: One vanilla sock in BMFA Punkin Chunkin Endeavour Socks by Nathan Taylor in String Theory Fiber Arts Caper sock, Bye Bye Blues colorway Beginner's Stitch Sampler Scarf by Kristina Tucker in Berocco Vintage Chunky Dustland Hat by Stephen West Ribbed Watchman's Hat by Channah Koppel in Patriot's themed colors Gradient Wrap Cowl, Mitts and Hat based on the pattern Gradient Wrap Cowl by Elizabeth Smith Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy will knit Rubbish Mojitos Hat by Wooly Wormhead Sheila will knit headbands for her nieces and a Wurm Hat by Katerina Nopp Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased: White Birch Fiber Arts self-striping sock yarn in I Green of Dreamie and Electric Tentacle colorways. Gossip & Innuendo: The next fiber event is Spa in Freeport Maine, February 2017 Fiber Events None until 2017

 SHOW NOTES This week's WIPs include Recoleta sweater, Going Up socks, vanilla socks, and a Beginner's Stitch Sampler Scarf. FOs include one Going Up sock, vanilla socks in Koigu and a Snuggle Sack with matching hat. Featured baubles and bling from Rhinebeck include Turtle Purl yarn in the Nano colorway, Gypsy Girl Creations in Tackle and Glacier Bay colorways, Crazy Dog Yarns in Maple Leaves in the Fall colorway and Fiber Optic Gradient set in Cherries Jubilee colorway. We picked 4 more winners of the charity shawl KAL too! Shout Outs: The new KAL/CAL is any project in your favorite Sports Team or School colors! Show your team/school loyalty! This KAL/CAL will run through December 31st. If you have a sports fan or school student, this would be the perfect opportunity to knit a Christmas gift! Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Recoleta by Joji Locatelli in Berocco Inca Gold Going Up socks in Knit Picks Felici sock in the Dark Side colorway. Sheila is working on: Vanilla socks Beginner's Stitch Sampler Scarf by Kristina Tucker in Chunky Berocco Vintage Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: One Going Up sock Sheila finished: Vanilla sock Snuggle Sack and Hat (see her project page for details) Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy wants to knit Fox Paws by Xandy Peters and will rip out old sweater that are too large and reknit sweaters that fit Sheila will finish what she has, and work on baby gifts. Baubles & Bling: Sheila purchased: Turtlepurl Yarns Self-Striping sock yarn in the Nano colorway Gypsy Girl Creations yarn in the Tackle and Glacier Bay colorways Crazy Dog Yarns in the Maple Leaves in the Fall colorway Fiber Optic Yarns gradient set in Cherries Jubilee   Gossip & Innuendo: We picked four more winners of the Shawl Charity contest! Wendy will attend the Fiber Festival of New England - her only event this whole year. Fiber Events None until 2017

 SHOW NOTES This week's episode is a little bit late due to Wendy's move and lack of internet. Sadly, the show notes are packed somewhere in the house! So enjoy the mystery content episode. We also had a lot of problems with iMovie so there are quite a few awkward transitions in this episode. In other words, this episode is brought to you via a lot of patience! Shout Outs: There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September! Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. Show Notes Will Be Updated Once They Are Unpacked! Fiber Events Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTES This week's FOs include Lemongrass sweater and No Purl Scarf. WIPs include Sitka Spruce, Recoleta cardigan, Vanilla socks in Koigu and Endeavour socks. We didn't have any Baubles and Bling this week, but we did draw four winners for the Charity Shawl contest! We are continuing the contest for another month, and more winners will be drawn at that time! Big thanks to those who donated prizes! Shout Outs: There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September! Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Sitka Spruce Mittens by Tincanknits in Madeline Tosh DK Recoleta by Joji Locatelli in Berocco Inca Gold Sheila is working on: Endeavour Socks by Nathan Taylor in String Theory Caper Sock Bye Bye Blues color way. Vanilla socks in Koigu Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Lemongrass Sweater by Joji Locatelli in Malabrigo Twist in the Ravelry Red color way Sheila finished: No-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwash Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy will finish what she has and knit socks. Sheila will finish what she has, and work on another vanilla sock. Baubles & Bling: Nothing this week. Gossip & Innuendo: Last week, we reintroduced the newest pattern by Jennifer Lasonde:  Riley Rose Shawl.  You could win a copy of this pattern by telling us in the contest thread which colors you would choose for this beautiful textural and multi-colored pattern.  We will draw a pattern in the next episode We drew 4 winners of prizes for the Shawl Charity KAL!  We will draw even more winners at the end of September!  So stay tuned. Fiber Events Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTES It's been a while! WIPs this week include Lemongrass sweater, Sitka Spruce Mittens, Endeavor socks, Ribbed Scarf and Weigh It Shawl #4. FOs include Fountain socks, Jedi the Giraffe, Sitka Spruce Hat, North Shore Sweater, Regular guy's beanie, Super Stretchy Baby Hat, and Vanilla sock with colorwork. We get a lot done when we don't record, apparently. Sheila also showed a blanket repair she did for her LYS. Baubles and Bling include Stunning String markers, Knitter's Pride cable needles, and Knit Picks Royale needle sets. We will put up a thread for the Riley Rose shawl, which we forgot to do last time!! Shout Outs: There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September, Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Sitka Spruce Mittens by Tincanknits in Madeline Tosh DK Lemongrass Sweater by Joji Locatelli in Malabrigo Twist in the Ravelry Red color way Sheila is working on: Endeavour Socks by Nathan Taylor in String Theory Caper Sock Bye Bye Blues color way. No-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwash Weight It Shawl #4 by Susan B. Anderson in Tess Yarns Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Fountain Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorway North Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220. Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in various acrylic yarns Sitka Spruce Hat by Tincanknits in Madeline Tosh DK. Sheila finished: Regular Guy Beanie by Chuck Wright in Cascade 220 Super Stretchy Baby Hat by Julie Tarsha in Cascade Fixation Vanilla Sock with colorwork in BMFA STR yarn set. Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy will finish what she has and knit socks. Sheila will rework her Clapotis that is too long, and work on socks. Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased: Stunning String Studio stitch markers. Knitter's Pride Dreamz Cable Needles  Knitter's Pride Royale Deluxe Interchangeable Set  Gossip & Innuendo: We reintroduced the newest pattern by Jennifer Lasonde:  Riley Rose Shawl.  You could win a copy of this pattern by telling us in the contest thread which colors you would choose for this beautiful textural and multi-colored pattern. Fiber Events Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTES This week, Wendy finally got her Webs order after it was mysteriously lost for 15 days. WIPs include No Purl Scarf, Basic Beanie, North Shore sweater and Bubble socks. FO was a Lined Beanie. Baubles and Bling this week was the missing Webs yarn! We drew a prize for the Ellsworth Tee contest and introduced the Riley Rose shawl, which we will be giving away in two weeks!!! Don't forget the Shawl Charity gift-along. Shout Outs: There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September, Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Bubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorway North Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220. Sheila is working on: Patons Basic Beanie with Patons yarn No-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwash Rate Your Date: Sheila finished: Fingering weight beanie based on Patons Basic Beanie and Lined Beanie Jawoll cotton blend Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy really has to finish Jedi the Giraffe Sheila will knit the Endeavor Socks by Sockmatician for her Ravellenics knitting.  She is also thinking about doing the Yowza Weight Shawl No. 4  Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased (and finally received) 2 skeins of Cascade 220 and a skein of MadelineTosh DK in the Esoteric colorway. Gossip & Innuendo: We drew a winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes! We also introduced the newest pattern by Jennifer Lasonde:  Riley Rose Shawl.  You could win a copy of this pattern by telling us in the contest thread which colors you would choose for this beautiful textural and multi-colored pattern. Fiber Events Fiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTES This week's WIPs include Bubble socks, North Shore sweater, Lined Beanie, and No-Purl rib scarf. FOs include Fishknit toe-up socs, CBD Fudge Neckcessory shawl and a Helix knitting hat. Featured Baubles and Bling include Knitpicks Stroll, Queen Bee Creations bag and Fishknits sock yarn in the Canadiana colorway. We drew a second Ellsworth Tee patter winner! One more will be drawn in the next episode!! Shout Outs: There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September, Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Bubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorway North Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220. Sheila is working on: Fingering weight beanie based on Patons Basic Beanie and Lined Beanie Jawoll cotton blend No-Purl Ribbed Scarf by Purl Soho in Valley Yarns superwash Rate Your Date: Sheila finished: Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation. CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in her CBD yarn. Helix Hat by Jessica Rose Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy really has to finish Jedi the Giraffe Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles and start a pair of socks with colorwork inspired by the Chicane Socks  by Debbie O'Neill out of BMFA STR.  She wis also thinking about doing the Yowza Weight Shawl No. 4  Baubles & Bling: Nothing this week! Gossip & Innuendo: We drew a winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes!  Stay tuned, because there will be one more chance to win. Fiber Events Fiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTES This week begins our annual prayer/comfort shawl drive! If you have new or gently used shawls, you can donate them to get a chance at winning prizes! WIPs this week include North Shore sweater, Bubble socks, Fishknit vanilla socks, and CBD Fudge Neckcessory shawl. FOs include one Bubble sock and No-Purl Monkey socks. No Baubles and Bling this week. We drew winners for the monthly BMFA KAL/CAL/SAL and the Yellow-themed KAL/CAL. We also drew the first winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes. Two more winners will be drawn, so stay tuned. Shout Outs: There will be no KAL/CAL this month.  Instead, please consider knitting a shawl to donate to our friend Lise at Webs.  Or, check through your stash of handknits to see if you have a gently used shawl to donate.  Every donation allows you a chance to win prizes.  The shawl drive will run through the end of September, Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Bubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorway North Shore by Tincanknits in MadelineTosh DK, Dream in Color Classy and Cascade 220. Sheila is working on: Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation. CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in her CBD yarn. Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: One Bubble sock Sheila finished: No Purl Monkey Socks by Cookie A, modified by Craftypancakes in BMFA Jingle Bell Rock colorway. Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy just needs to finish projects. Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles and start a pair of socks with colorwork inspired by the Chicane Socks  by Debbie O'Neill out of BMFA STR. Baubles & Bling: Nothing this week! Gossip & Innuendo: We drew winners of our two monthly KAL/CALs. We drew a winner of the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes!  Stay tuned, because there will be two more chances to win. Fiber Events Fiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTES This week's WIPs include Jedi the Giraffe, Bubble socks, No Purl Monkey socks, vanilla toe-up socks, and CBD Neckcessory. FOs include the not really Extempore shawl, Indigo Frost poncho, Flutterby socks and one monkey sock. Featured Baubles and Bling include Fibernymph Dyeworks and Knitpicks yarn. We drew a winner of the Knit Your Skirt contest and announce a new pattern designed by Carolyn Noyes with three chances to win! Shout Outs: The KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW!  Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn.  We will draw a winner next week. Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarn Bubble Socks (Wendy's own design) in Knitpicks Felici in the Bubble colorway Sheila is working on: Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation. No Purl Monkey Socks by Cookie A, modified by Craftypancakes in BMFA Jingle Bell Rock colorway. CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in her CBD yarn. Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway. Extempore Shawl by Briony Singleton (heavily modified) in Freia Handpaints. Sheila finished: Flutterby socks in the BMFA Seascape colorway for a friend. One No Purl Monkey sock Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks. Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles. Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased: Fibernymph Dyeworks Bedazzled Sock in Mixed Up Kitty Knitpicks Felici in Bubble, Dark Side and Sprinkle. Sheila received: bracelet from Crystal Butterfly Company in exchange for socks she knit. Wendy and Sheila received Sock Rulers from Lise at Webs! Gossip & Innuendo: We drew a winner of the Knit My Skirt contest. We announced a new contest to win the Ellsworth Tee pattern by Carolyn Noyes!  To win, just tell us which colors you would knit it in.  We will draw one winner a week from the contest thread for three weeks! Fiber Events Fiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTES This week's WIPs include the Indigo Frost poncho, Jedi the Giraffe, a granny square pot holder, toe-up striped socks and Flutterby socks Sheila is finishing for a friend. No FOs this week, but Sheila finished one sock. Baubles and Bling include a Sucre Sucre progress marker and Dyeabolical Targhee sock in the Mint to Be watercolor striping colorway. Don't forget to play in our Knit My Skirt contest!! Winner will be drawn next week. Shout Outs: The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW!  Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn. Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarn Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway. Sheila is working on: Generic Toe-Up socks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation. Granny square cotton dish cloth Rate Your Date: Sheila finished one toe-up striped sock and reknit a BMFA Flutterby sock in the Seascape colorway for a friend. Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks. Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles. Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased: Sucre Sucre Miniatures Hostess cupcake progress marker Wendy won: Dyeabolical Yarns Targhee sock in the Mint to Be watercolor stripes colorway Gossip & Innuendo: Fiber Events Fiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTES This week's WIPs include Jedi the Giraffe, Indigo Frost poncho, Ex Tempore shawl, vanilla ankle socks and vanilla toe-up socks. No dates to rate, but Wendy finished a lot of little African Flower motifs for the giraffe. We announce the winner of the May BMFA KAL/CAL and we review the new XRX book Knit My Skirt. Shout Outs: The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW!  Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn. Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarn Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway. Ex tempore shawl by Briony Singleton Sheila is working on: Generic cuff down shorty sock in cotton yarn Generic To-Upsocks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation. Rate Your Date: None this week, although Wendy finished a ton of African Violet motifs for her Giraffe. Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks. Sheila plans to finish what she has on the needles. Baubles & Bling: Nothing this week. Gossip & Innuendo: BOOK REVIEW: We reviewed a new XRX book, Knit My Skirt by Candace Eisner Strick.  It is available on the XRX website and also on Amazon! We both really liked this book.  The concept is simple:  this book teaches you how to make a custom-fitting skirt and how to add an undergarment to give it structure.  The patterns are sorted by construction:  bottom up, top down and side to side.  There really is something for everyone in the variety of designs.  We didn't like some styles and we loved others.  There are definitely some skirts that need a slender figure, but there were also plenty that would work on larger sizes.  The fact that you customize your skirt makes it way more likely the end product will be flattering! This book is well written and includes a lot of great extras.  There is a history of the skirt that we both really enjoyed reading.  The photography is great and each pattern shows a lot of views of the skirt so you can see the garment as a whole but also see close-ups of important features.  We love a book with plenty of good photos!  It includes the usual features like a stitch guide and instructions, and the e-book also has hyperlinks to the patterns from the index, which is a another feature we both love.  There's even a clever section explaining why you NEED a knit skirt, and providing a counterargument to all the reasons you don't think you want one.  If you are interested in knitting a different kind of garment and learning how to make it your exact size, this is a great book for you.  It is probably best suited to intermediate knitters and above, but an enthusiastic beginner could definitely tackle some of the patterns. Fiber Events Fiber Revival Aug 13, Spencer Peirce Little Farm, Newbury, MA Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA

 SHOW NOTES This week's WIPs include Ex Tempore shawl, Indigo Frost poncho, Jedi the Giraffe, Cuff down shorty socks, Toe Up generic socks and CBD Fudge Neckcessory. FOs include toe-up Patons Kroy socks. No knitting related Baubles and Bling this year. We will be reviewing a new book from XRX called "Knit My Skirt" next week, so stay tuned! Shout Outs: The New KAL/CAL is based on YELLOW!  Do any project with at least 50% yellow yarn. Sheila is also hosting a Blue Moon Fiber Arts KAL/CAL that will continue throughout the year and includes any projects made from Blue Moon Fiber Arts yarn. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Jedi the Curious Giraffe by Heidi Bears in Anne Geddes baby yarn Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway. Ex tempore shawl by Briony Singleton Sheila is working on: Generic cuff down shorty sock in cotton yarn CBD Fudge Neckcessory by Deborah Tomasello in CBD Metallic Spice from her new yarn line. Generic To-Upsocks in Fishknits self-striping yarn in the Fuji Fight Like A Girl colorway, which Sheila has renamed "Running on Recycled Parts" because green is for organ donation. Rate Your Date: Sheila finished: Generic Patons Kroy socks. Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy plans to knit a sweater in a few months, and will probably start some socks. Sheila plans to knit a sockhead beanie. Baubles & Bling: Nothing this week. Gossip & Innuendo: We will be reviewing a new XRX book, Knit My Skirt by Candace Eisner Strick next week.  We will also have a contest to win this book, so stay tuned! Fiber Events Maine Fiber Frolic Jun 6-7, Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, ME Fiber Revival TBA Finger Lakes Fiber Festival Sep 17-18, Hemlock Fairgrounds, Hemlock ME Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival Sep 24-25, Washington County Fairgrounds, Greenwich, NY Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival Oct 1-2, Tunbridge Fairgrounds, Tunbridge, VT New York Sheep and Wool Oct 15-16, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England Nov 5-6, Eastern States Exhibition, Springfield, MA