Summary: A recap of my sewing, knitting and spinning adventures in 2014, and gentle goals for the new year. Episode recorded on January 3, 2015.I am FluffyFibers on Ravelry and the podcast has a Ravelry group and forum. If you wish to connect on Instagram, please send me a note first to introduce yourself. :) 1. A BIT OF SEWING In November I made a couple of ring slings for the Playful Tot and my daughter. Patterns I made this year were by Deer and Doe, By Hand London, Colette patterns. I mention the Raglan Pocket Dress and Minimalist Dress by Brindille et Twig. 2. A BIT OF KNITTING 2.a Finished- Finished projects for 2014. - Manteau de Lutin, AKA Lavanda jacket by Elena Nodel, for my daughter. I made the long, hooded version, in size 4 Y. The yarn is Basic Sport by Katia. - Snappy Hat by Corinna Ferguson. Out of Online Divano. - Bluebirds of Happiness: 1 one for our tree out of leftover red yarn and 2 out of Soft Payette for my sister and my friend Sylvie. 2.b In Progress - Cardigan out of my handspun for SPAKAL: Metro by Connie Chang Chinchio. 2.c Future Projects - Lenny by Heidi Atwood-Reeves for my daughter, out of Countess Ablaze BFL Aran in Radioactive Raspberry. - Cardigan for me, OR for both me and my daughter, out of the Surnaturelle yarn that I got from La Droguerie for Christmas. I am considering making Alecia Beth by Justyna Lorkowska. I mention the crocheted pullover I made out of the same yarn, and the Vitamin D cardigan. 3. A BIT OF SPINNING - I finished spinning The Fifth Queen, out of the Catherine Howard fibre blend by Hilltop Cloud. - Jacey Boggs Faulkner's Craftsy Class: Drafting from Worsted to Woolen is an excellent new ressource if you're learning how to spin. - I have been spinning a merino braid from Countess Ablaze in Northern Lights. 4. SOMETHING NATURAL, SOMETHING SEASONAL My daughter and I created salt dough ornaments for our tree, for a simple, fun, and hassle-free Christmas season. Credits: Music: Piano Sonata in E-flat Major, mvt. 3 by Joseph Haydn, played by Mario Ajero. Download Standard Podcasts
