I am re-writing patterns left and right while hoping for the best!
Monday, March 07, 2011
Episode 6: Operation Surprise Susan!
This is a fun (and long) episode about how we managed to surprise Susan B. Anderson with an epic blanket from around the world!
Monday, February 21, 2011
Knitting Knirvana Episode 11: Daybreak and My Quest for a Vest
I finished my shawl swap Daybreak by Steven West. ; Now, I'm trying to pick a vest pattern.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Knitting Knirvana Episode 10: Where my train of thought derails.
Join me in talking about my latest WIPs, more videopodcasts, and watch as I have a really hard time keeping my train of thought. :)
Horizontal Ribbed Cowl Rav link
Classy Pink Sweater Rav link
Swap Shawl Daybreak in Spinel and Azure Malachite Rav link
Video Podcasts:
I updated my blog sidebar to include lots of new video podcasts with links to their blog pages.
Round the Twist, Knit Girllls, His & Hers, Twisted Strands, Mommy Needs Yarn, Knittin on the Fly, The Proverbial Knitter, Rainlover, and Blueruin (Yarnivore). I forgot to mention 99% Knitting!!!
Contest for members of the Knitting Knirvana Podcast Ravelry Group! Contest closes on March 1, 2011.
Where you can find me . . .
Please join the Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Group on Ravelry!
Ravelry Knitting Knirvana
Plurk Knitting Knirvana
Twitter KnittingKnirvan
Thank you for all of the Valentine's on Ravelry!! :)
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Knitting Knirvana Episode 9: It's A Long One!
I talk about my knitting goals for 2011, list my favorite video podcasts, and review my WIPs!
Video Podcasts:
Twisted Strands There are some f-bombs, so be careful where you watch. ;)
I'm not on iTunes yet. But when watching on blip, if you look in the lower right of the window there is an option to subscribe through iTunes.
Cowl Rav link
Classy Pink Sweater Rav link
Swap Shawl Rav link
Granny Square Blanket yet to be started
2011 Goals
Home & Family--knitting from stash, knitting for the 4 of us, making what I really want to make!
Where you can find me . . .
Please join the Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Group on Ravelry!
Ravelry Knitting Knirvana
Plurk Knitting Knirvana
Twitter KnittingKnirvan
Monday, January 03, 2011
Knitting Knirvana Podcast Episode 8: Instant Gratification!
Finished Objects:
My parent's Christmas blankets are DONE! Rav Project Page Link
Pattern is Bullseye by Brittany Tyler. I used over 3,000 yards of Superwash Cascade 220, Berroco Vintage, and Encore. I started planning it last Christmas and worked on it from April through Christmas Eve!
Fish Hat Ravelry Project Page Link
Pattern is Fish Hat [Dead or Alive?] by Thelma Egberts from Knitty, Winter 2008 with modifications by Eartheo to fit a toddler. I used Vanna's Choice yarn and buttons for the eyes.
Purple Calorimetry Ravelry Project Page Link
Pattern is Calorimetry from Knitty, Winter 2006 using some leftover Manos and a button I had.
My list of goals for the 10 in 2010 group on Ravelry. I completed 7 out of 10. Not bad!
Works in Progress:
Iris the Gourmet Monster Ravelry Project Page
Will Start Soon:
Large Granny Square as an afghan for my son's bed in Vanna's Choice
Why am I thinking of doing yet another blanket???? :)
Monday, December 27, 2010
FO: Christmas Presents!
Just before midnight on Friday December 24th I finished the afghans for my parents' Christmas presents. Good thing I started planning them last December, started buying yarn last January, and actually started hooking in April. 2010 was the year of the blankets!Bullseye pattern by Brittany Tyler which was inspired by a blanket in the Garnet Hill Catalog
Crochet Hook I/5.5mm
Yarn--over 3,000 yards of superwash (mostly) wool bought on sale throughout the year in blues, greens, browns, and grays including Cascade 220 Superwash, Berroco Vintage, Plymouth Encore Yarn Worsted
I LOVE these blankets and am even kind of sort of thinking about making one for me! ;)
Monday, December 13, 2010
Knitting Knirvana Podcast Episode 7
Part 2 MOM DON'T WATCH THIS PART!!!!
Preschool teachers' gifts Rav project link
Fish Hat [Dead or Alive] Knitty Pattern and Rav project link
Part 2 link to YouTube--Parents' Christmas Presents and Quilting
Parents' Christmas Presents Rav project link
Last year's Christmas gift for my mom: Nimbus Sweater Rav project link
Quilt pattern: Yellow Brick Road This link will take you to a store where you can buy the pattern and get more info on it. I don't know the store--it was the first link that came up when I googled the pattern. :)
Where you can find me:
Plurk: knittingknirvana
Ravelry: knittingknirvana
Ravelry Group: Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast
Twitter: knittingknirvan
Hope you enjoyed the videocast and are doing well with your holiday projects!!! :)
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Episode 6: Operation Surprise Susan! :)
This was a great big group project with the Itty Bitty Knits Ravelry Forum for Susan B. Anderson. There is a HUGE stickied thread in the forum if you would like to read up on all of our plans. Lots and lots of fun!! :)
My Rav project page for the group project
The Ravelry names of the participants include:
knittingknirvana
bookboxer
sauceyjill
lunatic84
starrynight11
kurpitsa
womaninashoe
raelynne01
smozerose
gathersnomoss
andreaadams
johnsie4
cathcart
cehermanator
armida21
kally
gmahelen
zowmom
purplemama
beckytm
momoffour
iknitcupcakes
ljaecocker
tarafiebach
borkles
catmilc
Saturday, November 06, 2010
Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Episode #5: Christmas Projects
If you receive Christmas presents from me then DO NOT WATCH this episode. :)
Christmas Present for my parents Rav project page and Rav pattern page
Christmas Present for nieces and nephews Rav pattern page
Friday, October 22, 2010
Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Episode #4 Part 2 Rhinebeck!
Here ya go---my Rhinebeck purchases and a quick run down of our day. I bought NO YARN! Can you believe it? I can't. :) Enjoy!! :)
Monday, October 18, 2010
Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Episode #4: Rhinebeck 2010 part 1
My friend Maggie and I went to Rhinebeck on Sunday. Here is a very amateur video of some of our day. I'll also record another episode talking about the day and showing you my purchases. Enjoy!! :)
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Video of Irish Cottage Knitting Method
A YouTube video of the Yarn Harlot knitting using the Irish Cottage Knitting method. She is amazing!! :)
By the way, I leave for Rhinebeck in 12.5 hours!! :) :) :) :) :)
Friday, October 08, 2010
Ravelry Group
There is a brand new Ravelry group for the Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast. I hope you come on over and join us!
Have a great weekend. It is going to be a beautiful Autumn weekend in our little corner of the world!!
Tuesday, October 05, 2010
Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Episode 3
Welcome to Episode #3!
~~~~Show Notes~~~~
Thank you to my new viewers for the comments, messages, Ravelry friendships, and YouTube subscriptions!
Thank you to Leslie and Laura of The Knit Girllls Video Podcast for the promo! If you haven't already, go check them out. It is like your own personal knit nite! :)
Finished Objects: I've got nothing!
Works in Progress:
1) A super secret project.
2) A Christmas present to be featured on a future episode.
What's going on in the knitting world:
Adirondack Yarns in Lake Placid, NY
Handspun from Fuzzy Bunny Fibers
Rhinebeck--New York State Sheep and Wool is coming up soon! I'll be there Sunday October 17th.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Episode 2
The first video ends abruptly because I was over the 10 minute limit that YouTube has. Also, I had a hard time embedding the second part into this blog post directly from YouTube. So, I tried uploading it into Blogger. If it doesn't work, then just follow the link over to YouTube to view the second half. I'm still figuring all of this out. Thanks for your patience!!
Show Notes for Knitting Knirvana Episode 2 September 19, 2010
Thank you to SaucyJill, Susan B. Anderson, and deniknitter for spreading the word about my new video podcast!!!
Itty Bitty Hats by Susan B. Anderson
Pumpkin Hat
Football Hat
Candy Cane Stripe Hat
Apple Hat from Spud Says!
Clapotis by Kate Gilbert from Knitty Fall 2004
Blue Moon Fiber Arts Seduction in Puck’s Mischeif 2 skeins Rav link
Thursday, September 09, 2010
Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Episode 1
Here it is. My very first video podcast! I hope you like it. :)
On The Needles:
JessaLu bag
Football Hat Rav link from Itty Bitty Knits by Susan B Anderson
Tahki Cotton Classic Yarn
2 at a time magic loop socks Rav link
Yarn Harlot's Sock Recipe Rav link
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Multi Yarn Colorway Hawaii
Finished Objects:
Apple Hat Rav link from Spud Says Blog by Susan B Anderson
Adirondack Yarns in Lake Placid, New York
Podcasts:
Round the Twist Videocast with Carin
This month is Single Skein September!
The Rest of My Life:
My little guy is starting preschool. :)
My article on Yahoo News! :)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
A Day In My Life
My little guy is starting preschool next month. Just one morning a week for 2 hours. It will be the first time he has ever been in anyone's care other than family.
It is a VERY big deal for me . . . I mean him.
In some ways I am really looking forward to it and am excited about the next phase of his life. And in some ways I would like to hold on to my little guy and not let him grow up.
He needs a backpack and Kohl's is having big sales plus I got a coupon in the mail. So, this morning we picked out a really cool Cars backpack. Both Lightening McQueen and Mater are on it. Does it get any better than that??? Not when you are a car & truck obsessed little boy!
All of this came out of the garden today. That's a baby eggplant, a green pepper, and several tomatoes. That yellow tomato is actually a variety of a gold tomato. The garden is doing really well and I am very proud of my green thumb!
And tonight is my weekly Knit Knite where I'll continue working on my Citron. I'm almost done with section 4! I love this pattern and the yarn. I am thinking that some of my sock yarn may turn into a Citron or three.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
FO: Fetchings
I have loved the Fetchings pattern from Knitty for a very long time. But, for whatever unknown reason it has taken me until this summer to actually make a pair. They are a fun and quick knit. They would make a great gift and are a wonderful way to honor that one skein in your stash that you aren't sure what to do with. This is also a great pattern for mastering new techniques: DPNs, Magic Loop, cables. By the way, I just love the shade of green of this yarn. It is kind of a cross between a kelly green and a lime green. Very pretty!
Project: My Fetchings Rav link
Needle: size 5 addi turbo magic loop
Yarn: a brand-less cone of Italian merino wool I picked up at School Products in NYC
Verdict: LOVE THEM!!!
Monday, July 19, 2010
FO: Crocheted Sponges
It is summer and it is hot! I have a hard time working on any big projects in the warmer weather. Just having all that wool piled up on my lap makes the heat that much more unbearable. Although, I do still dream about all of the wooly things I will be knitting in the cooler months.
My Summer solution? Small projects, cotton, and crochet.
I used left over kitchen cotton to make 4 crochet sponges. Here's my Rav project page.
Yarn: Lily Sugar'n Cream
Pattern: Crochet Dish Sponge (Rav link)
I left it in the kitchen and would work on a few rounds here and there. It is amazing how much can get done with a few stolen moments in between doing other things!
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