Finished Objects

Citron Shawl from Lang Jawoll Magic

Opal Socks

Projects on the Needles

Surf's Up

Camo Socks

Project to Cast On

Live Oak Shawlette by Rosemary (Romi) Hill

The yarn I will be using is Madelinetosh Tosh Sock in Van Dyke Brown.

Tee Time at Webs - I seamed the front and back together at the soulders.

Citron

I bought some yarn with a Joann's gift card from Christmas.   I got Premier Debbie Norville Serenity Sock yarn. 

The colors I bought were Surf and Spring Fling.

I bought some Mystery Mill Ends at AC Moore.    Check it out.   What yarn do you think it is?

The Skywalker Shawl by Laura Nelkin is finished!   I did not do the Nova edging, but did garter stitch instead.

Still on the needles

Tee Time at Webs  - In Cascade Sierra Quatro which I bought at Webs Tent Sale two years ago.

Opal Socks

Patons Kroy Camo Socks

Cherry Swirl Socks (unshown on this episode) but they use a Fleece Artist yarn.

New Project 

Citron in Lang Jawoll Magic

New Resousces

Patons Yarn Booklet - Back to Basics.   It includes cardigans, pullovers, and vests for children and adults up to size 5X.

The NEW Knitter's Template  by Barry Klein and Laura Bryant.    This edition is a new one.   It includes sizes up to 60 inches finished bust size and is spiral bound so it lays flat when you open it.

Knitting Software

I have Knitware Design which I have used to draft sweater patterns in the past.   I have to investigate how to make my version work with Windows 7 and see what updates are out there.

Show Notes

Projects on the Needles

Prayer Shawl

Elegant Comfort Shawl by Lion Brand Yarn.  It is rectangular shawl with only a two row pattern repeat.    I am using Phentex Galaxie which is a DK weight yarn.    It is 30% acrylic/ 30% wool / 29% viscose / 11% polyester.  I am using it doubled and using a US 10 ½ (6.5 mm) Clover Takumi Bamboo circular needle.   

Socks

Opal Yarn on US Size 1 (2.25 mm) Hiya Hiya 2 circulars on 64 stitches.  

Portland Sweater by Valley Yarns

I am using Valley Yarns Rainbow which is 100% wool.    For the cuffs and waist edge, I am using Woolease Sportweight (80% acrylic / 20% wool) in the Dark Rose Heather colorway.    I have 10 skeins of the Rainbow which is in the Neptune colorway.   I bought that at the Webs tent sale summer of 2010.    The woolease is from the stash.

Skywalker Shawl by Laura Nelkin 

I am on the Planet stitch.   I find that I watch the video row by row.   In other words, watch Laura Nelkin knit a row.   Stop the video.   Knit the row.

App of the week

JKnit Lite (free)   I am using this app on my iTouch to read the Laura Nelkin pattern which was part of the course materials for her video class on Craftsy.com.    I emailed myself the pattern.   I opened that email on my iTouch.    I opened the attachment using JKnits.    There is a highlighter bar which shows two rows of the chart.    BIG HUGE HELP on the Planet stitch.    There is a store available with some patterns at Knitpoint.com.   There is also a JKnits Pro app which  is $9.99 which has cool features like row by row instructions, etc.   Check out the link for more information.

On the needles

Summer Moss Socks  

Dad's Red Titan Vest.   The yarn is Mary Maxim Titan.   The pattern is from Crystal Palace Yarns.

Giants Hat.   The yarn is Lion Brand Fun.   The chart for the NY is from Mandy Powers.

Craft Yarn Council

Yarn Standards - includes not only the 1 - 6 weight systems, but terminology, skill levels, and sizing with the idea of unifying presentation of said system by the knitting and crochet industry.

Possible K.A.L./C.A.L. - So far it has been suggested that the Citron might be a fun pattern to try.     Put your suggestions at the thread in the podcast group on Ravelry.com.

The Knook from Leisure Arts - a crochet hook with a hole in one end threaded with a cord which allows you to make a knitted fabric.    Has anyone used it?   Are you primarily a crocheter or a knitter or do you consider yourself both?    Was it easy to learn and use?   What projects have you made with it?

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)