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This week's WIPs include Jeck socks, toe up socks, Cache Cache Cowl and the Indigo Frost poncho. WIPs include one toe up sock, vanilla style. Featured Baubles and Bling from Vintage Fairie LLC and a viewer donation. We review Amazing Lace by Sharon Mooney and Cheryl Potter, printed by Cooperative Press. Check out our Ravelry group to win a copy!!  SHOW NOTES Shout Outs: Jan/Feb KAL/CAL will be to finish works in progress!  Get those old projects off the needles and start the new year off right. 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.  More details in the Ravelry group. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Jeck Sock by Regina Satta in Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base, Lucky Cat colorway. Cache Cache Cowl by Kiki Kawaii in Into the Whirled Manchester sock cashmere/merino/nylon yarn, Double Rainbow colorway Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy in the In Vino Veritas colorway with scraps for the color work. Sheila is working on: Vanilla toe-up socks in a BMFA Mill End Rate Your Date: Sheila finished: One toe up BMFA sock. Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Sheila will knit socks in Patons Kroy. Wendy needs to finish her other projects, and then will knit This Way That Way Socks by Mina Phillips. Baubles & Bling: Sheila received: Vintage Fairie LLC donated a needle holder and fairy stitch marker for the BMFA KAL/CAL prizes. We also received a huge box of yarn to use as prizes.  Sheila picked BMFA BFL Superwash in the On The Vine colorway and STR lightweight in the Mad as a March Hare colorway to give as prizes at the end of the BMFA KAL/CAL. Gossip & Innuendo: BOOK REVIEW: This week we reviewed Amazing Lace by Sharon Mooney and Cheryl Potter, printed by Cooperative Press.  It is available for purchase on Amazon and Ravelry (pdf version). We both really liked the concept of this book.  It features a series of lace projects that range from a simple lace edging to more complex all over lace designs.  It also features "lessons" on various techniques following each pattern.  Some lesson examples include choosing yarn, increases and decreases, nupps and beading.  The combination of the technique lessons and the wide range of lace projects would make this book ideal for a beginner lace knitter, but still relevant to a more advanced knitter.  We liked that it showed projects in fingering weight, variegated, and striping yarns. We both felt that the photography did not do justice to the beautiful patterns shown and the many techniques demonstrated.  We found the photography lighting to be very dark, making it difficult in some photographs to see the details that are important if you have questions about the project.  The lighting also affected some of the tutorial photos, where it is so important to see exactly what the yarn and needles are doing.  We also wished there were more shots of some projects to show items worn on a model for size reference. We would definitely recommend this book for advanced lace knitters and new knitters wanting to learn more about lace knitting.  The tutorials alone would make this a great book for learning techniques and the many pretty patterns are just the icing on the cake. Come to our Ravelry group and tell us which pattern in the book is your favorite in our contest thread.  A winner will be chosen in Episode 239! Fiber Events NETA Spa Weekend Feb 26-28, Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown, Freeport, ME Connecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CT Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MA Maryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD New Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH Rhod

Quick placeholder show this week as Sheila was unavailable and I am sick. WIPs include Jeck socks and Cache Cache Cowl. Nothing much else is going on. Don't forget to join the current Cast Iron, Cast On contest!!  SHOW NOTES Shout Outs: Jan/Feb KAL/CAL will be to finish works in progress!  Get those old projects off the needles and start the new year off right. 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.  More details in the Ravelry group. Don't forget to enter the Cast Iron Cast On contest!  A winner will be drawn in the next episode. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Jeck Sock by Regina Satta in Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base, Lucky Cat colorway. Cache Cache Cowl by Kiki Kawaii in Into the Whirled Manchester sock cashmere/merino/nylon yarn, Double Rainbow colorway Rate Your Date: None Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy will knit the Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer in Dream in Color Classy In Vino Veritas colorway Baubles & Bling: None Gossip & Innuendo: Fiber Events NETA Spa Weekend Feb 26-28, Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown, Freeport, ME Connecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CT Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MA Maryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD New Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival May 16, Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RI Webs Annual Tent Sale May 14-15, Webs, Northampton, MA Massachusetts Sheep and Woolcraft Fair May 28-29, Cummington Fairgrounds, Cummington, MA 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

This week we resume our series of Cooperative Press Reviews with A review of Cast Iron Cast On. WIPs include Cache Cache cowl, Jeck socks, and vanilla Toe-up socks. FO this week was the Kebnekaise socks in BMFA mill ends. Featured Baubles and Bling include a present from 4KittiesHaveI, This Way That Way sock pattern from Mommasee and a Christmas themed bag from Knittingsmybag.  SHOW NOTES Shout Outs: Jan/Feb KAL/CAL will be to finish works in progress!  Get those old projects off the needles and start the new year off right. 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.  More details in the Ravelry group. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Jeck Sock by Regina Satta in Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base, Lucky Cat colorway. Cache Cache Cowl by Kiki Kawaii in Into the Whirled Manchester sock cashmere/merino/nylon yarn, Double Rainbow colorway Sheila is working on: Vanilla toe-up socks in a BMFA Mill End Gradient mitts to match her gradient cowl and hat. Edison Shawl by Lynn Di Cristina in Blue Moon Fiber Arts, String Theory Fiber Arts and Handmaiden Casbah. Rate Your Date: Sheila finished: Kebnekaise Socks by Frida Åberg in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock mill end. Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Sheila will knit socks. Wendy will knit mittens for her daughter and the Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer Baubles & Bling: We both received: Present from viewer 4KittiesHaveI.  Thanks, Melanie!! Wendy purchased: Project Bag from Knittingsmybag Wendy received: This Way That Way Socks by Mina Phillips Gossip & Innuendo: BOOK REVIEW: This week we reviewed Cast Iron, Cast On:  Cooking Through the Seasons by Becky Herrick and Calley Hastings, published by Cooperative Press.  This book is available for purchase in book and pdf format at Amazon and on Ravelry. We both really liked the unique concept of mixing seasonal knitting patterns with seasonal recipes.  You might knit a few of the patterns once in a knitting book, but recipes can be used again and again each time you cook.  The food photography was very well done and the recipes sound delicious (we were both interested in the goat cheese stuffed burger). We also liked the variety of knitting projects in this book.  Each pattern lists the skills you will need, making it ideal for knitters of any skill level.  The range of projects was good, from small items like mitts or a hat, all the way up to sweaters.  There is definitely something for every knitter to like in this book.  We particularly liked the Puncia shawl, which is simple but beautiful.  The garment patterns in this book all seemed well suited to a range of body shapes and sizes, which is always a plus!  We just wished there were more detailed photographs of some of the projects, particularly where there were unique details, like the thumb holes in the Cervus sweater.  Fortunately for Ravelry users, there are great pictures of all the projects on the Ravelry pattern page so if you want to see more photos or detail shots, you can check them out there. We would recommend this book for anyone who likes to cook, and for knitters of any skill level. If you would like to win a pdf copy of this book, tell us which month you liked best for patterns and recipes in our contest thread!  Winner will be chosen in Episode 237. Fiber Events NETA Spa Weekend Feb 26-28, Hilton Garden Inn Freeport Downtown, Freeport, ME Connecticut Sheep and Wool Apr 30, Tolland Agricultural Center, Vernon/Rockville, CT Gore Place Sheep Shearing Festival Apr 30, Gore Place, Waltham MA Maryland Sheep and Wool May 7-8, Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD New Hampshire Sheep and Wool May 14-15, Deerfield Fairgrounds, Deerfield, NH Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival Ma

So...Wendy accidentally deleted the original episode 234. Oops! We finally re-recorded! WIPs include gradient fingerless mitts, Edison shawl, Kebnekaise socks, Jeck socks, Cache Cache cowl and Rhinebeck cowl. FOs include Sinusoida socks. Featured Baubles and Bling include Gypsy Girl Creations yarn, STR Sock Club final installment, Gnomes, Gnome mittens, knitted face cloths, and a Twig & Horn swatch gauge and needle sizer. We will resume our Cooperative Press reviews next week!  SHOW NOTES Shout Outs: Jan/Feb KAL/CAL will be to finish works in progress!  Get those old projects off the needles and start the new year off right. 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.  More details in the Ravelry group. On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Jeck Sock by Regina Satta in Fibernymph Dye Works Bounce base, Lucky Cat colorway. Cache Cache Cowl by Kiki Kawaii in Into the Whirled Manchester sock cashmere/merino/nylon yarn, Double Rainbow colorway Rhinebeck Cowl (personal design) in Into the Whirled sock yarn with a paintbox gradient set from Fiber Optic Yarns. Sheila is working on: Gradient mitts to match her gradient cowl and hat. Edison Shawl by Lynn Di Cristina in Blue Moon Fiber Arts, String Theory Fiber Arts and Handmaiden Casbah. Kebnekaise Socks by Frida Åberg in Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock mill end. Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Sinusoida Socks by Louisa Sisson in White Birch Fiber Arts sock in the "You Know Nothing, John Snow" colorway Sheila finished one Kebnekaise Sock. Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Sheila will knit socks. Wendy will knit mittens for her daughter and the Indigo Frost Poncho by Isabell Kraemer Baubles & Bling: We both received: Presents from viewer Alison (Thanks, Allison!) Sheila purchased/received: Socks That Rock Club final shipment in the All About the Bark colorway Gypsy Girl Creations Transitions yarn in Cherry Blossom Custom bag and notions pouch from Knittingsmybag Wendy received: Twig & Horn Swatch Gauge Gnome Mittens knit by Lois (Knittingsmybag) Handknit face cloths to match the bathroom (with a gift card and soap) Going Gnome Sunflower gnomes Gleener Gossip & Innuendo: We will return to our series of Cooperative Press book reviews next week!  Stay tuned! Fiber Events We will post a new list of events in January 2016.  Stay tuned!

Short episode this week with Wendy flying solo in front of the Christmas tree! WIPs include the Sinusoida Socks and Rhinebeck Cowl. FOs include one sock and The Force Awakens hat. We draw the winners of the Spilly Jane Knits Mittens and Knitted Gift Wraps as well.  SHOW NOTES Shout Outs: No KAL/CAL this month!  I think we all need a break during the holidays.  We will have some fun in 2016, including a year long Socks That Rock stash down for those with stash problems like Sheila! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Sinusoida Socks by Louisa Sisson in White Birch Fiber Arts sock in the "You Know Nothing, John Snow" colorway Rhinebeck Cowl (personal design) in Into the Whirled sock yarn with a paintbox gradient set from Fiber Optic Yarns. Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: The Force Awakens by Hannah L in scrap worsted yarn One Sinusoida sock Whirlwind Romance: Nothing Future Dates: Wendy plans on knitting Cache Cache Cowl by Kiki Kawaii, probably in some Socks That Rock from stash. Baubles & Bling: Nothing this week Gossip & Innuendo: We drew a winnder of Spilly Jane Knits Mittens! We also drew a winner of Deborah Tomasello's Hand Knitted Gift Wraps! Fiber Events We will post a new list of events in January 2016.  Stay tuned!

This week features a (brief) appearance by Sheila's oldest son! WIPs include Melbourne Cobblestone socks, Retiarius, Blanket Bob, Color Affection and Zigzagular socks. No FOs, but we have a couple of sock PhDs. We drew a winner of the Aurora Borealis PDF. Don't forget to post pics of your FOs for the July KAL/CAL! We will draw a winner next week.  SHOW NOTES July KAL/CAL:  Monsters or other creatures!  Any creature you care to make (except people).  We will draw a winner next week!!! Shout Outs: DON'T FORGET:  Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!!  Also, the Bosworths will be vending.  If you want to purchase a spindle, this is your chance. Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Melbourne Cobblestone Socks by Kiki Kawaii in Knitpicks Felici in the Wizard color way Retiarius by Amy King Sheila is working on: Blanket Bob by Melissa "Missa" Hills in cotton yarn. Color Affection by Veera Valimaki Zigzagular Socks by Susie White in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: One Melbourne Cobblestone sock Sheila finished: One Zigzagular sock Whirlwind Romance: Wendy sadly died on the hill during Tour de Fleece!  No progress at all this week. Future Dates: Wendy will knit her Rhinebeck sweater and may knit a Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson. Sheila is going to work on socks and her current WIPs. Baubles & Bling: Nothing this week! Gossip & Innuendo: PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION: Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to: Webs Warehouse ATTN: Lise Gill 6 Industrial Parkway Easthampton, MA 01027 We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl. ALSO:  We drew a winner of the Aurora Borealis pdf! 2015 Fiber Events Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA Saturday Aug 8,  2015 Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015 Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015 Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

This week's episode announces that the Bosworths will be vending at Fiber Revival on August 8 and also announces a number of prize donations from our viewers!! WIPs include Zigzagular socks, Color Affection Shawl, Melbourne Cobblestone Socks and Retiarius Cowl. FOs include Rose City Roller socks, Dino Baby Booties, Rialto Baby Beanie, TGV Shawl, and Leyburn Socks. Featured Baubles and Bling include fun gifts from our friend Melanie, Valley Yarn and Knitters Pride Cubics circulars.  SHOW NOTES July KAL/CAL:  Monsters or other creatures!  Any creature you care to make (except people).  We will draw a winner in August. Shout Outs: DON'T FORGET:  Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!!  Also, the Bosworths will be vending.  If you want to purchase a spindle, this is your chance. Thank you to Mel, Angel and 2 anonymous donors for replenishing our prize box. Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Melbourne Cobblestone Socks by Kiki Kawaii in Knitpicks Felici in the Wizard color way Retiarius by Amy King Sheila is working on: Color Affection Veera Valimaki Zigzagular Socks by Susie White in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Dino Baby Booties by Anna Meier in Plymouth Select DK. Leyburn Socks by Minty Fresh in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" TGV (High Speed Knitting) by Susan Ashcroft in polwarth/silk handspun from CJ Kopec Creations in the "Death to Ovarian Cancer" colorway Rialto Baby Beanie by Haley Waxberg in Plymouth Select DK. Sheila finished: Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner in a cotton blend yarn. Whirlwind Romance: Wendy has transferred most of the sweater singles onto her Akerworks bobbins and has plied almost a full bobbin of yarn. Future Dates: Wendy will knit her Rhinebeck sweater and may knit a Yowza Weigh It Shawl by Susan B. Anderson. Sheila is going to work on a gift item. Baubles & Bling: Wendy and Sheila received: Lots of donations for prizes and a few fun items. Sheila purchased: Valley Yarns to make ski masks Knitters Pride Nova Cubics Platina needles Gossip & Innuendo: DON'T FORGET:  We will be giving away a PDF copy of the Aurora Borealis Mittens book in Episode 218.  Just tell us in the Ravelry Contest Thread which pattern is your favorite - if you can decide. PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION: Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, including elderly patients, mourning family and women in shelters.  It's a great way to recycle shawls you may no longer use or that didn't fit your lifestyle once you knit them.  There is more info in the Charity thread in the Ravelry group on how to become eligible for the prize drawing by posting pictures of your donations.  Shawls should be sent directly to: Webs Warehouse ATTN: Lise Gill 6 Industrial Parkway Easthampton, MA 01027 We collected so many shawls last year!  We hope you will join in giving someone who needs it a virtual hug in the form of a shawl. 2015 Fiber Events Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA Saturday Aug 8,  2015 Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015 Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat&nbsp

Join us as we fantasize about going to fiber events in the UK! Once we get back to reality, this week's WIPs include a baby hat, the TGV shawl, Leyburn socks, and Rose City Roller socks. FOs include Dino Baby booties and a baby headband with floral accent. Featured Baubles and Bling include Plymouth Select DK. We review the book Aurora Borealis Mittens by Shannon Oakey and announce a giveaway. We also bring back the Comfort Shawl Charity drive! Finally, we draw a winner of the Color Wheel Knits book.  SHOW NOTES July KAL/CAL:  Monsters or other creatures!  Any creature you care to make (except people).  We will draw a winner in August. Shout Outs: This week we review Aurora Borealis Mittens by Shannon Oakey.  Check Gossip and Innuendo for contest information. DON'T FORGET:  Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!! Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Leyburn Socks by Minty Fresh in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" TGV (High Speed Knitting) by Susan Ashcroft in polwarth/silk handspun from CJ Kopec Creations in the "Death to Ovarian Cancer" colorway Rialto Baby Beanie by Haley Waxberg in Plymouth Select DK. Sheila is working on: Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner in a cotton blend yarn. Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Baby Headband using Heidi Headband by Jennifer Lee and Winter Flowers by Clare Doornbos in Fiber Stash Twinkletoes, Eggplant colorway. Dino Baby Booties by Anna Meier in Plymouth Select DK. Whirlwind Romance: Wendy has transferred most of the sweater singles onto her Akerworks bobbins and has plied almost a full bobbin of yarn. Future Dates: Wendy will finish the baby knits. Sheila is going to work on her Color Affection after ripping back and going up a needle size. Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased: Plymouth Select DK Gossip & Innuendo: BOOK REVIEW: This week we reviewed Aurora Borealis Mittens by Shannon Oakey (Cooperative Press).  This book is a beautiful collection of 15 mitten patterns and a bonus tam pattern.  It totally deserves the title "Aurora Borealis" because the mittens are photographed in a gorgeous range of colors.  Most (if not all) of the patterns are shown in more than one color option, so you can really be inspired to find what works for you.  The book starts off with a great techniques section that includes good sections on reading charts and how to divide your yarn if you are using a gradient.  There are also 7 different cuff options provided so that you can customize your mittens to your liking.  A couple of special techniques (knitting thrums and using conductive thread) are also discussed, as well as how to determine color dominance for your color work.  The mitten patterns are a wide selection of colorwork styles.  One thing I really love is that you could probably mix and match by using the palm pattern from one mitten and the back pattern from another, or even using one pattern on both sides.  This book is a must have for anyone who loves knitting colorwork mittens. We will be giving away a PDF copy of this book in Episode 218.  Just tell us in the Ravelry Contest Thread which pattern is your favorite - if you can decide. PRAYER/COMFORT SHAWL COLLECTION: Since it did so well last year, we are bringing back the shawl collection, which is organized by Lise Gill.  Lise has offered a wonderful prize for donating shawls of any shape, size or fiber.  The shawls will be distributed to people in need, includin

What a glorious week for a throwback pic! Aside from reliving amusement park memories, we show TGV, Leyburn socks and Rose City Roller socks in progress, as well as one finished Rose City sock. Wendy updates on her Tour de Fleece progress, including one finished skein of yarn. Baubles and Bling are wonderful shawl pins from a viewer. We draw a winner of the June KAL/CAL and announce this month's theme.  SHOW NOTES July KAL/CAL:  Monsters or other creatures!  Any creature you care to make (except people).  We will draw a winner in August. Shout Outs: Don't forget to join the contest to win Color Wheel Knits!  A winner will be drawn in Ep 216. Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!! Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Leyburn Socks by Minty Fresh in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" TGV (High Speed Knitting) by Susan Ashcroft in polwarth/silk handspun from CJ Kopec Creations in the "Death to Ovarian Cancer" colorway Retiarius in Spunky Eclectic Mammoth Yarn in the Rock Lobster colorway (not shown this week) Sheila is working on: Generic Toe up sock out of a Ravelry Sock Blank swap item (not shown this week) Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner in a cotton blend yarn. Rate Your Date: Sheila finished: One Rose City Roller sock Whirlwind Romance: Wendy finished spinning her Abby Batt.  She plied some of her sweater project yarn and is spinning more in an effort to transfer all of her singles onto Akerworks bobbins. Future Dates: Wendy will knit a baby headband. Sheila is going to work on her Color Affection after ripping back and going up a needle size. Baubles & Bling: Wendy and Sheila received beautiful handmade shawl pins from a viewer as well as some tea! Gossip & Innuendo: Not much will be going on until Fiber Revival!  If you haven't already done it, sign up for a class by Abby Franquemont! We drew a winner for the July CAL/KAL! 2015 Fiber Events Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA Saturday Aug 8,  2015 Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015 Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015 Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

Note: There were some video technical difficulties this week. So the video is weird in a couple of places. Most of it is fine! This week's WIPs include many socks and the TGV shawlette. FOs include the Mystik Spiral Reboot socks and the Lucille baby cardi. Baubles and Bling featured this week are Knitpicks Felici sock yarn. We review the new book by Veera Välimäki "Colorwheel Knits." There will be a contest to win a free copy, with the winner drawn in Ep 216.  SHOW NOTES June KAL/CAL:  SOCKS!  Small socks, big socks, footie socks, knee highs... any sock that can be worn by an actual human.  We will draw a winner in Episode 215, and will keep the thread open until then. Shout Outs: Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!! Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Leyburn Socks by Minty Fresh in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" Wendy is going to knit TGV (High Speed Knitting) by Susan Ashcroft in polwarth/silk handspun from CJ Kopec Creations in the "Death to Ovarian Cancer" colorway Retiarius in Spunky Eclectic Mammoth Yarn in the Rock Lobster colorway (not shown this week) Sheila is working on: Generic Toe up sock out of a Ravelry Sock Blank swap item. Rose City Rollers by Mara Catherine Bryner in a cotton blend yarn. Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Lucille cardigan by Courtney Kelley in Fiber Stash Twinkletoes sock in the Eggplant colorway Sheila finished: Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks in Fibernymph Dyeworks self-striping on Bounce in the Good 'n' Plenty colorway. Whirlwind Romance: Wendy is spinning her Abby Batt.  She will be on Team Akerworks for Tour de Fleece Future Dates: Wendy will knit a baby headband. Sheila is going to knit Zigzagular and focus mainly on socks for a while. Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased: Knitpicks Felici in Wizard, Teacup and Baker Street. Gossip & Innuendo: Not much will be going on until Fiber Revival!  If you haven't already done it, sign up for a class by Abby Franquemont! BOOK REVIEW:  Color Wheel Knits by Veera Valïmäki (published by Cooperative Press) We both loved this book.  The basic concept is patterns grouped by color groups, with a short blurb about the feeling or emotion of the color group at the beginning of each section.  All of the patterns featured are knit in Sport or heavier yarn, and there is really something for everyone.  There are sweater patterns for men, women and children, hat patterns, scarf, cowl and mitten patterns.  All of the designs are typical of this designer:  fresh, interesting and modern.  She makes great use of color blocking, color work and texture in her designs, and all of the patterns are seamless - perfect for those of us who dislike construction.  Our favorite patterns were "Afloat in Red" and "Grid Plan."  The book is also beautifully photographed. We did note that not all of the sweater designs will work for larger ladies, but there were several designs that could flatter all shapes and sizes.  We definitely recommend this book for 156 pages of perfect winter knitting projects. We will be giving away a pdf copy of this book in Episode 216.  Leave a comment in the contest thread telling us which pattern is your favorite! 2015 Fiber Events Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA Saturday Aug 8,  2015 Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015 Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festi

This week we show Mystik Spiral, Lucille cardi and Leyburn socks on the needles. FOs include generic toe up footies and one Mystik Spiral sock. Wendy is still working on spinning her Abby Batt and will spin for Team Akerworks during Tour de Fleece. Featured baubles and bling include the Secret Garden by Johanna Basford and coiless safety pins.  SHOW NOTES June KAL/CAL:  SOCKS!  Small socks, big socks, footie socks, knee highs... any sock that can be worn by an actual human.  We will draw a winner in July. Shout Outs: Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!! Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Lucille cardigan by Courtney Kelley in Fiber Stash Twinkletoes sock in the Eggplant colorway Leyburn Socks by Minty Fresh in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" Retiarius in Spunky Eclectic Mammoth Yarn in the Rock Lobster colorway (not shown this week) Sheila is working on: Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks in Fibernymph Dyeworks self-striping on Bounce in the Good 'n' Plenty colorway. Color Affection by Veera Valimaki in BMFA Mill Ends, String Theory Fiber Arts Caper sock in the Bye Bye Blues colorway, and Handmaiden Casbah in the Wine for Roses colorway (not shown this week) Rate Your Date: Sheila finished: Generic Footie sock in Cascade Fixation One Mystik Spiral sock Whirlwind Romance: Wendy is spinning her Abby Batt.  She will be on Team Akerworks for Tour de Fleece Future Dates: Wendy is going to knit TGV (High Speed Knitting) by Susan Ashcroft Sheila is going to knit Zigzagular Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased Secret Garden by Johanna Basford Sheila purchased coiless safety pins to use as stitch markers. Gossip & Innuendo: Not much will be going on until Fiber Revival!  If you haven't already done it, sign up for a class by Abby Franquemont! 2015 Fiber Events Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA Saturday Aug 8,  2015 Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015 Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015 Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

This week's episode features toe-up footies, Mystik Spiral socks, Lucille baby cardi and Leyburn socks. FOs include the Hitofude Sweater and blocked Trillian shawlette. Wendy has an Abby Batt on the wheel and shows her new Akerworks bobbins in Baubles and Bling. Both Wendy and Sheila have rants today! Be warned!  SHOW NOTES June KAL/CAL:  SOCKS!  Small socks, big socks, footie socks, knee highs... any sock that can be worn by an actual human.  We will draw a winner in July. Shout Outs: There will be a WWKIP day sponsored by the Wild About Weds Knit group from Hingham on June 13, 2015 at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston outside the Long Wharf Marriot from 11:30am onwards.  Bring a chair, cool drink and knit the day away!  For more information about WWKIP, check out the WWKIP Day website. Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!! Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Lucille cardigan by Courtney Kelley in Fiber Stash Twinkletoes sock in the Eggplant colorway Leyburn Socks by Minty Fresh in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" Retiarius in Spunky Eclectic Mammoth Yarn in the Rock Lobster colorway (not shown this week) Sheila is working on: Generic Footie sock in Cascade Fixation Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks in Fibernymph Dyeworks self-striping on Bounce in the Good 'n' Plenty colorway. Boomerang Shawl by Dramatic Knits (pattern is in the notes section of his project page) in SockPixie Vegan Sock.  (not shown this week) Color Affection by Veera Valimaki in BMFA Mill Ends, String Theory Fiber Arts Caper sock in the Bye Bye Blues colorway, and Handmaiden Casbah in the Wine for Roses colorway (not shown this week) Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu in Enchanted Knoll Farms sock.  She would not knit this pattern again because she found it boring. Wendy showed the blocked version of her Trillian by Martina Behm in handspun Loop Batt "Strobe." Whirlwind Romance: Wendy is spinning her Abby Batt. Future Dates: Wendy is going to knit TGV (High Speed Knitting) by Susan Ashcroft Sheila is going to stick to socks and hats for now and may make a Key Thingie by Martina Behm Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased and was gifted: Akerworks bobbins in several different colors and styles.  Also, huge shout out to Adan at Akerworks for excellent customer service. Gossip & Innuendo: Not much will be going on until Fiber Revival!  If you haven't already done it, sign up for a class by Abby Franquemont! 2015 Fiber Events Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA Saturday Aug 8,  2015 Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015 Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015 Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

This week's episode features Footie socks, Mystik Spiral test knit, Letburn socks and the continuing saga of the HATEofude.    FOs include modified Jaywalker socks and the handspun Trillian shawlette.  Wendy shows and reviews the Smart Weigh Zip600 scale and we draw a winner of the monthly KAL/CAL.  SHOW NOTES June KAL/CAL:  SOCKS!  Small socks, big socks, footie socks, knee highs... any sock that can be worn by an actual human.  We will draw a winner in July. Shout Outs: There will be a WWKIP day sponsored by the Wild About Weds Knit group from Hingham on June 13, 2015 at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston outside the Long Wharf Marriot from 11:30am onwards.  Bring a chair, cool drink and knit the day away!  For more information about WWKIP, check out the WWKIP Day website. Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!! Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Leyburn Socks by Minty Fresh in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu in Enchanted Knoll Farms sock Retiarius in Spunky Eclectic Mammoth Yarn in the Rock Lobster colorway (not shown this week) Sheila is working on: Boomerang Shawl by Dramatic Knits (pattern is in the notes section of his project page) in SockPixie Vegan Sock.  (not shown this week) Color Affection by Veera Valimaki in BMFA Mill Ends, String Theory Fiber Arts Caper sock in the Bye Bye Blues colorway, and Handmaiden Casbah in the Wine for Roses colorway (not shown this week) Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: Trillian by Martina Behm in handspun Loop Batt "Strobe." Sheila finished: Jaywalker Socks by Grumperina in a hand-dyed sock blank from old stash Footie sock with Rounded Toe by Tanja Murray in Cascade Fixation Whirlwind Romance: Wendy finished spinning a Polwarth/Silk braid from CJ Kopec Creations in the "Death to Ovarian Cancer" colorway. Future Dates: Wendy is going to work on Hitofude and needs to make some baby things. Sheila is going to stick to socks for now and may make a Key Thingie by Martina Behm Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased: Smart Weigh Zip600 scale for weighing yarn Gossip & Innuendo: We drew a winner of the Monthly KAL/CAL this week! 2015 Fiber Events Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor, ME Saturday Jun 6 - Sunday Jun 7, 2015 Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA Saturday Aug 8,  2015 Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015 Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015 Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

This week's WIPs include Trillian, Leyburn socks and modified Jaywalkers.  Neither Wendy nor Sheila had any FOs.  Baubles and Bling include a Leslie Wind shawl pin, notions from Stitched by Jessalu. Plymouth Encore yarn and Karbonz interchangeable tips that Sheila is trying out.  We drew a winner for the Knittingsmybag bag and yarn giveaway. SHOW NOTES May KAL/CAL:  Anything that features the color green.  We will draw a winner in June. Shout Outs: There will be a WWKIP day sponsored by the Wild About Weds Knit group from Hingham on June 13, 2015 at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston outside the Long Wharf Marriot from 11:30am onwards.  Bring a chair, cool drink and knit the day away!  For more information about WWKIP, check out the WWKIP Day website. Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!! Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Leyburn Socks by Minty Fresh in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" Trillian by Martina Behm in handspun Loop Batt "Strobe." Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu in Enchanted Knoll Farms sock (not shown this week) Retiarius in Spunky Eclectic Mammoth Yarn in the Rock Lobster colorway (not shown this week) Sheila is working on: Jaywalker Socks by Grumperina in a hand-dyed sock blank from old stash Boomerang Shawl by Dramatic Knits (pattern is in the notes section of his project page) in SockPixie Vegan Sock.  (not shown this week) Color Affection by Veera Valimaki in BMFA Mill Ends, String Theory Fiber Arts Caper sock in the Bye Bye Blues colorway, and Handmaiden Casbah in the Wine for Roses colorway (not shown this week) Rate Your Date: None this week. Whirlwind Romance: Wendy is spinning a Polwarth/Silk braid from CJ Kopec Creations in the "Death to Ovarian Cancer" colorway.  She also has a big shout out for excellent customer service at Akerworks -  Adan and his team have been super helpful with my crazy order and color change issue!! Future Dates: Wendy is going to work on Hitofude and needs to make some baby things. Sheila is going to stick to socks for now. Baubles & Bling: Wendy purchased: Leslie Wind shawl pin Stitched by Jessalu notions pouches Sheila purchased: Plymouth Encore yarn Knitter's Pride Karbonz in US 5 interchangeable points Gossip & Innuendo: We drew a winner of the Chickadee themed bag and a coordinating skein of Knitter's Nightmare sock yarn from Knittingsmybag! 2015 Fiber Events Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor, ME Saturday Jun 6 - Sunday Jun 7, 2015 Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA Saturday Aug 8,  2015 Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015 Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015 Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015

This week's WIPs include Hate-ofude, Trillian scarf, Leyburn socks, and Jaywalker socks. PHDs include one Leyburn sock and one Jaywalker. Wendy is spinning polwarth silk from CJ Kopec Creations. Baubles and bling include Schachenmeyer Regia sock yarn and needles, as well as a coloring book for adults. We make an exciting announcement about Fiber Revival in August and pick a winner of the Knit Edge Magazine pdf from Cooperative Press. SHOW NOTES May KAL/CAL:  Anything that features the color green.  We will draw a winner in June. Shout Outs: There will be a WWKIP day sponsored by the Wild About Weds Knit group from Hingham on June 13, 2015 at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston outside the Long Wharf Marriot from 11:30am onwards.  Bring a chair, cool drink and knit the day away!  For more information about WWKIP, check out the WWKIP Day website. Don't forget the Knittingsmybag contest!!  Winner will be drawn in Episode 210. Check out the fabulous new knitting news website:  KnitCliks!  The brainchild of designers Carolyn Noyes and Cathy Carron, you can find news about fashion trends, new patterns, podcasts and MORE! On The Dance Card: Wendy is working on: Leyburn Socks by Minty Fresh in BMFA Socks That Rock, "It's A Collection, Not an Obsession" Trillian by Martina Behm in handspun Loop Batt "Strobe." Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu in Enchanted Knoll Farms sock Retiarius in Spunky Eclectic Mammoth Yarn in the Rock Lobster colorway (not shown this week) Sheila is working on: Jaywalker Socks by Grumperina in a hand-dyed sock blank from old stash Boomerang Shawl by Dramatic Knits (pattern is in the notes section of his project page) in SockPixie Vegan Sock. Color Affection by Veera Valimaki in BMFA Mill Ends, String Theory Fiber Arts Caper sock in the Bye Bye Blues colorway, and Handmaiden Casbah in the Wine for Roses colorway (not shown this week) Rate Your Date: Wendy finished: One Leyburn sock Sheila finished: One Jaywalker sock Whirlwind Romance: Wendy is spinning a Polwarth/Silk braid from CJ Kopec Creations in the "Death to Ovarian Cancer" colorway. Future Dates: Wendy is going to work on Hitofude and needs to make some baby things. Sheila is going to stick to socks for now. Baubles & Bling: We were given: Florida Memories Fair Isle Hat by Kimberly Pacini Wendy purchased: Schachenmayr Regia rainbow colored sock yarn Knitter's Pride Nova Platina tips Balance coloring book by Angie Grace Sheila purchased: Knitter's Pride Cubics in two sizes Knitter's Pride Karbonz in double points Gossip & Innuendo: Abby Franquemont will be teaching two spinning classes (fine spinning and spindle long draw) at Fiber Revival on Saturday, August 8.  You can read about the courses and sign up HERE.  Don't miss out!! Don't forget to enter the contest! You can win a brand new Chickadee themed bag and a coordinating skein of Knitter's Nightmare sock yarn from Knittingsmybag!  Just tell us what project you'd make and put in your bag in the contest thread!  We will draw a winner in Episode 210. We drew a winner of the Knit Edge Magazine pdf this week! 2015 Fiber Events Massachusetts Sheep & Woolcraft Fair, Cummington MA Saturday May 23 - Sunday May 24, 2015 Maine Fiber Frolic, Windsor ME, Saturday Jun 6 - Sunday Jun 7, 2015 Fiber Revival, Newburyport, MA TBA Aug 2015 Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Hemlock NY Sat Sep19 - Sun Sep 20, 2015 Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival, Greenwich NY Sat Sep 26 - Sun Sep 27, 2015 Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival, Tunbridge VT Sat Oct 3 - Sun Oct 4, 2015 New York State Sheep & Wool Festival, Rhinebeck NY Saturday Oct 17 - Sunday Oct 18, 2015 Fiber Festival of New England, West Springfield MA Saturday Nov 7 - Sunday Nov 8, 2015