Whatcha Swatchin Podcast
Summary: A video podcast about knitting, yarn, and buying more yarn. And now even some spinning!
Podcasts:
Whatcha Finish?Rayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamashandspun socks-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk navajo plied- 40 stitches, size 4 needles, short row heel Whatcha Makin?September Morn by Thea Colman- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles Fingering Weight February: fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15- I may start Ravellenics early... Thinking about Vesper socks on size 1 and 0 needles...thoughts? Contemporary hat from JaymeSirka Row counter Fat Squirrel bag Blip update- no longer feeding to itunes. You can watch through the blog, through Blip, or through an RSS reader like Feedly. Here is a tutorial on how I use it.I can also post a link to a downloadable file of the episode, if enough people request it Feedly Tutorial: Knitting Butterflies podcastStitch by Stitch video podcast with Kim
Whatcha Finish?Thick and Quick Mittens by Christa Casebeer- Pigeonroof Studios SW merino handspun in “Lydia”- spun quick and lofty, navajo plied. Front of cuff in stockinette, size 10 needlesSport weight stripy socks- Fancy Pants Fiber Snazzy Sport, Miss Chanandler Bong colorway, 52 stitches on size 2s Whatcha Makin?September Morn by Thea Colman- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needles- finished body!Rayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamashandspun socks-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk navajo plied- 40 stitches, size 4 needles, short row heel Citron- handspun Loop batt in Black Cherry 100% merino Team Sasquatch Fingering Weight February: fingering weight adult sweater KAL from Feb. 1 to March 15
Whatcha Finish?Barley hat out of handspun Merino/Bamboo single ply- Whatcha Makin?September Morn by Thea Colman- large cowl, size 37.25- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needlesRayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel Pajamashandspun socks-Woolgatherings Polwarth/Silk navajo plied- 40 stitches, size 4 needles, short row heel with other end of the ball to maintain stripes SpinningGale’s Art BFL Swirl Fibernymph BFL/Silk in “Erin”
Whatcha Finish?2 more pairs of ballet flats for xmas gifts Whatcha Makin?September Morn by Thea Colman- large cowl, size 37.25- tosh DK in Celadon, size 7 needlesRayas cowl- cast on 240 on size 7’s with Dragonfly Fibers Traveler in Silver Fox and Flannel PajamasNoro Striped Scarf for Kyle- size 7, Knit Picks Chroma worsted in Seaweed and Fossil- tubular cast on from KnittyBarley hat out of handspun Merino/Bamboo single ply- Judy’s Magic Tubular cast on, size 6 and 8 needles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITM9Zodn-Uk Whatcha Get?Jennie the Potter earringsgift certificates to Loopy Ewe, Woolen Rabbit, and Mr. Yarn a look back at 2013:Became a shawl knitterfinished 38 projectsnot much knitting time, with wedding planning and dyeing businessfavorite FOs: Beatnik, Rikke hat, Pendulum, Lady Marple 2014 Goals 8 sweaters, including:WillametteSeptember Morn in tosh DKStasis in LoftLong Sands Cardigan in MechaOn the GrassTwylemfingering or sport weight cardigan infinity scarf with Chaletfinish my Citronfinish the Loop scarf Spin more regularly!Finish spinning for a sweaterKnit 3 skeins of handspun
Whatcha Finish?Gray duffers- Patons Wool in Dark Grey mix and Dark Grey marlmy Duffers- WOTA Onyx Heather and Papaya HeatherGreg’s Duffers - WOTA Lava Heather and Pumice HeatherWindschief hats by Stephen West- Madelinetosh DK in Graphite Whatcha Makin? Whatcha Get?KnitPicks Chroma worsted - Seaweed and Fossil, for a Noro Striped ScarfKnitPicks Andean Treasure in Fog for a hatAnother Crafty Girl Punky Brewster on Strong Sock from destash
Whatcha Finish?Tuesday Night Cowl by Susan Lawrence- 45 stitches on size 10.5 needles- Malabrigo chunky in Polar Morn, took 3 skeins, blocked in hot water Felted Duffers- Knit Picks WOTA in Brass Heather (75 g doubled) and Onyx Heather (90 g tripled). mods from basaltimum and Bruins duffers in WOTA Coal and Caution Rikke Hat- Manos de Uruguay Maxima in Ion colorway, size 5 and 8 needles. cast on 91 stitches flat, every 13th stitch is slipped Whatcha Makin?gray duffers- Patons Wool in Dark Grey mix and Dark Grey marlwill cast on Windschiefs soon Whatcha Get?Mr. Yarn had another sale…- 7 skeins Malabrigo Mecha in Teal Feather, for Long Sands Cardigan- Madtosh DK in Graphite for a man giftebay knitting needles - came two days late but seem fine Teaching was fun!
Whatcha Finish?Hiro by Julia Farwell Clay, out of Berroco Vintage in Fennel and Juniper, Mochi. size 36, size 6, 7, and 8 needles. Ripped out 13 rows of the yoke after doing the wrong chart Whatcha Makin?frogged the Gaptastic Cowl and cast on the Tuesday Night Cowl by Susan Lawrence- cast on 45 stitches on size 10.5 needles, doing slightly smaller cables Rikke Hat- Manos de Uruguay Maxima in Ion colorway, size 5 and 8 needles. cast on 91 stitches flat, every 13th stitch is slipped swatched for September Morn- tosh DK in Celadon- feels cottony until washed Whatcha Get?Black Friday at Fibre Space:8 skeins Shelter in Thistle2 skeins Shelter in PlumeClassic Elite Mountaintop ChaletCephalopod Traveller in Petrified ForestSweet Fibre Merino Twist DK in FossilManos Maxima in IonWinter Berry LavisheaPatons yarn from Michaels ebay knitting needles Homespun Podcast with Clare and Molly
Episode 86: Knitsgiving
Episode 85: Chuffed by Duffers
Episode 84: French Whiskey
Whatcha Finish?Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson- Malabrigo Arroyo in Plomo held tripled, size 10 and 11 needles. Made the brim longer and increased right away Whatcha Makin?Pin Stripe Socks by Julia Swart- Knit Picks Stroll Handpainted in Hayride, size 1 2.25mm needles Foliage hat by Irina Dmitrieva out of Shalimar Enzo Worsted in Loden- rolled edge and twisted ribbing Williamette by Amy Christoffers in Berroco Blackstone Tweed, color 2650
Whatcha Finish?Latte Baby Coat by Lisa Chemery- tosh chunky in Antique Lace Whatcha Makin?Pin Stripe Socks- Knit Picks Stroll Handpainted in Hayride, size 1 2.25mm needlesWilliamette by Amy Christoffers in Berroco Blackstone Tweed, color 2650 Rhinebeck: Socks that Rock Heavyweight- Petroglyphs Into the Whirled Wyndham Worsted
Sorry it's a short one today! Whatcha Finish?Henslowe by Beth Kling- Skein Merino/Silk sport in Sterling Whatcha Makin?Pin Stripe Socks by Julia Swart- Knit Picks Stroll Handpainted in Hayride, size 1 2.25mm needlesPleated Ballet Flats in Wandering Wool Bulky Cranberry Bog Whatcha Get?Spinning Jenny Fiber
Episode 80: Go Away Button Man!
My favorite month... Whatcha Makin?Rikke Hat by Sarah Young - tosh Merino DK in Byzantine, knit flat on size 4 and 7 needles (cast on 96)Williamette jacket by Amy Christoffers, in Berroco Blackstone Tweed- size 6 needles, knitting flat Whatcha Get?Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Snowstorm and Cast IromDragonfly Fibers Traveller in Bad Moon RisingWandering Wool Heights Bulky in Cranberry BogShalimar Enzo Worsted in Loden Favorite FO giveaway- must post on the Ravelry group and be a member. Thread will close on Monday, Oct. 7
