Charmed Knits: Projects for Fans of Harry Potter by Alison Hansel

Hermione's Cable and Bobble Hat

Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride in Limeade

Pollywogs

Bag similar to my grey small sock knitting bag

Blue 31 bag - Mini Organizer - 3308

Red Heart Yarn Tote

Craftsy.com

Interweave Wendy Bernard Knitting from the Top Down - Digital Download

K.A.L./C.A.L. thread in the Knits Up? Podcast group over on Ravelry.com

All members of the podcast group will be put into a drawing for a pattern from their wish list on Ravelry.com.    We are keeping this at $10 U.S. or less.    It is my way of "paying it forward" after receiving a gift of the Hitchhiker pattern set from Kandiland on Ravelry.   Let's make the date I pick the name on February 2, 2012 (Groundhog Day!).

What about the other 99%, hard working largely ignored yarns, in your stash? 

We always hear about the 1%, the new purchases, shiny, limited, and pretty. 

This is a show dedicated to the 99%.

(Obviously, I am using this language tongue in cheek. ;)

Cardigan Patterns

Knitting Pure and Simple Neck Down Cardigan #287

Ann Norling #13 - Basic Drop Shoulder Cardigan

Allegra Jacket by Margaret Wilson

Ruffles Cardigan by Silka Burgoyne

Green Goddess Cardigan by Margaret Wilson

Yarn Inventory using Google Docs (I did this spreadsheet years ago.)

Yarn Estimation Apps in Itunes

Knit Handy by Interweave/Ann Budd

Crochet Handy by Interweave/Ann Budd

Music provided courtesy of MusicAlley.com

Both songs are from Wheeland Brothers.

Just Take It Easy

When Will I See You Again

Mastering Lace Shawls with Laura Nelkin on Craftsy.com

Skywalker Shawl

Susan Bates needle (I mispoke.   It is a quicksilver needle.)

Takumi Bamboo needle

Yarn Cupboard Retreat - March 16-18, 2012

Sheep Thrills Yarn Company

Erasable Highlighters

Plymouth Yarn Upside Down Sweater - You can flip it over for a Long Version or a Short Version.

In the Swing Jacket

Flutter Scarf

Loop Bullseye Batts

Knitpicks Layered Batts and Silk Hankies

Kaleidoscope Shawl

Yarn Harlot's post on silk hankie mittens

Coming Home by Adrina Thorpe - visit Musicalley.com

I talked about projects I am working on, taking a yarn stash inventory, and knitting apps for the iTouch

On the Needles

Hermione's Cable and Bobble Hat by Lauren Kent

from the book,

Charmed Knits by Alison Hansel

Sheldon by by Ruth Homrighaus from Knitty Winter 2006

Yarn Inventory

I used Google Docs to make my yarn inventory.

Try the spreadsheet program through Microsoft's Skydrive as well. 

   I have used Skydrive to store PDF's that I own and want to access on the road.

Apps I use on my Apple iTouch

Cute Ruler (Precision Ruler Pad) by Zealotsoft (99 cent app now)

Knit Minder Lite

Stitchminder

iBooks

Music (from Musicalley.com)

As Far As My Heart Can See by Norma Jean Martine

Nothing But Love by Jean Synodinos

Universal Yarns Classic Worsted Tapestry

Sheldon by Ruth Homrighaus

Lorna's Laces Kits - I found a good description and phots at Earthfaire

Yarn Cupboard in Jamesville, NY

Spud and Chloe Fine Sock

Susan B. Anderson's Fairies and Flora pattern in Knit Simple

Super Fast Hat Pattern

(if you find errors, have questions, contact me through the ravelry group)

Projects on the needles

Bernat Florals Ruffled Baby Skirt

Socks (that I didn't talk about)

Projects to be on the needles

Lion Brand Jiffy Hooded Baby Jacket

Skywalker Shawl by Laura Nelkin  

The yarn is Trekking XXL in the Susanne colorway.

The class I am taking is on Craftsy.com. 

It is Mastering Lace Shawls taught by Laura Nelkin.

Show Notes

Magic Stripes Socks  - US Size 3 Needles

Bryspun Needles

Patons Kroy Socks - US Size 1 Needles

Raglan Cardigan  Here is the link to the Lion Brand Pattern 

The original Peaches N Cream Yarn is at my local Dollar Tree.

No link is available for online purchase, yet.

Grandma's Best Dishcloth  (It is a variation.   I think this pattern has been around for quite awhile in some form or another.)

Here is the link to their store locator.

NYS Sheep and Wool Festival

Sheep Thrills Yarn Company in North Syracuse, NY

The Fold

Socks that Rock!

Gypsy Girl Creations Transitions (Evening Solitude)

Candace Eisner Strick Dolce Shawl

Fiber Optic Yarns Siren Song Honeysuckle Rose

Blind Buck Farms in Salem, NY - 2-ply DK yarn 

Holiday Yarns FlockSock Sock Yarn - (Oceans by Nora) 

  They used to do the yarn for Tsarina of Socks.  

  As of January 2011, they no longer do and have their own sock club.

Andromeda Sock by Heatherly Walker aka YarnYenta

Yarn Cupboard in Jamesville, NY

Whimsical Little Knits 2 by Ysolda Teague

Round the Twist with Carin  (who was very nice and gave me a button!)

Pollywogs in Wayland, NY

Special thanks to Ladysslipper and Gauss whom I met in

my last 10 minutes at Rhinebeck

and whom gave me a Ravelry button!    

Show Notes

Finished Objects 

Yarn Bee Walkaway Sockies in Footsie 01 colorway  US Size 1 (2.25 mm) needles

On the needles

Pucker by Norah Gaughn

Placket Baby Sweater in Plymouth Yarn Cotton Kisses

In my future

Knitpicks Felici Fingering in the Abracadabra colorway.  I am using the Chiagoo US 1 (2.25 mm).   One sock on two circular needles.

The show notes

I finished the back to Pucker by Norah Gaughn.   The yarn is Seduce.

The Patons "Steps" series currently includes seven titles.

1) Knitting Guidebook

2) Create your own pullover

3) Create your own cardigan (This book was the one I talked about in this episode.)

4) Socks and slippers

5) Crochet Guidebook

6) Learn to cable

7) Mittens and gloves

SchoolhousePress.com has both Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmermann and Knitting from the Top by Barbara G. Walker available.  You can find them on this page.   If you want to knit a seamless sweater that actually fits, buy one or both of these books.   

Kauni yarn is what I bought this week.   The color is EPA.  (apprarently pronounced Cow - nee).    

See you soon!