Wherein we go on vacation and do all the things!
Vlog #8 - August 6, 2017
Wherein we eat barbecue and look at cars!
Interlude - Getting on my last nerve
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 71 - Things to keep your neck warm
Links to things I mentioned:
- Super Simple Sock Shawl (my design)
- Sockhead Cowl, Jeny's surprisingly stretchy bind off, and sewn bind off
- Viajante + my project page for notes on modifications
- Treppenviertel Cowl
- Valanar Cowl
- My Etsy shop - I should be putting up what I currently have on Saturday, July 29 around noon EDT
- Lacey and GREEN! KAL chatter thread
- Lessons from Madame Chic and At Home with Madame Chic
Question of the Week
What is something that you do regularly now but was very difficult/stressful the first few times you did it?
In addition to the shawl pattern I just published, I am also working on a vanilla sock pattern. I have most of the writing done so I would like to get a few test knitters to make sure I haven't screwed anything up.
My ideal test knitter is someone who
- has knit socks before, top down, with a heel flap and gusset construction
- can knit a single sock within 7-10 days
- has some experience proofreading/editing written works
If you think you fit those parameters, please head over to the contact page and send me a message with "Test knitter" in the subject.
Super Simple Sock Shawl - free pattern
Here we go! The pattern, as promised, for my super easy triangular shawl that uses one skein of sock yarn.
Click here to download a PDF of the pattern.
At the time I am writing this, only I have test knit this pattern, so if you notice any mistakes, please let me know so that I can fix them. And if you are on Ravelry, please post pictures of any FO's so that I can see them!
And now for some glamour shots:
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 70 - Tooting my own horn
Links to things I mentioned:
Question of the Week
What would be your perfect version of a "Sock Advent calendar?"
Vlog #7 - July 7-9, 2017
Wherein we rent a car and do stuff!
Etsy announcement
You can find my Etsy shop here.
Thanks in advance for any purchases!
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 69 - Baby Groot has a leaf!
Question of the Week
Do you ever have recurring dreams? If so, do you know what causes them?
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 68 - Stranding
Links to things I mentioned:
- Simple Skyp Socks
- Speckled Space Socks + my project page with notes
- Driftwood
- OctoMitts
- Cornwall Spring Mittens
- Perianth + Dancing Leaf Farm
- Pink and intricate KAL chatter thread
- CGP Grey links: most recent video (as of June 25), as well as his podcasts Cortex and Hello Internet and the blog post I mentioned
- Irresistible
- Other links: Veritasium on attention, Cal Newport on how you don't need social media to be successful, Time Dorks on making your smartphone distraction free (I've done this except for removing email, since having email available on my phone makes me less tethered to my desk at work) and the danger of "infinity pools"
Question of the Week
What is something new you have tried lately? How did it go?
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 67 - Swamp thing
Links to things I mentioned:
- Simple Skyp Socks
- Speckled Space Socks + my project page with notes
- Driftwood + seaming a seamless sweater
- KnitPicks interchangeable needles (these are the specific tips and cords I bought)
- Pink and intricate KAL chatter thread
- Trailer for the 2017 version of The Mummy
Question of the Week
What is something (book, movie, yarn, pattern, etc) you have encountered recently that didn't quite live up to expectations?
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 66 - Testing my new setup!
Links to things I mentioned:
Question of the Week
What is something awesome that happened to you this week?
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 65 - When it rains, it pours
Links to things I mentioned:
- Traveling Cable Hand Warmers + my project page with notes
- Broken Jack
- Paulie
- Flax Light
- Simple Skyp Socks
- Speckled Space Socks + my project page with notes
- Greystone
- Pink and intricate KAL chatter thread
- Books I mentioned: Essentialism, Simple Matters (the author of this book also has a pretty good blog), Stumbling on Happiness, Rabid, Much Ado About (Practically) Nothing, The Violinist's Thumb, The Disappearing Spoon
- Yarn to Table Podcast
Question of the Week
Show me your technique for weaving in ends! Either in pictures, video, or paint a picture with words. :-)
Vlog #6 - May 13, 2017
Wherein we explore the Taste of Virginia at Kings Dominion!
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 64 - I've bought a lot of yarn lately
Thank you to everyone who let me well-wishes while I was sick! They definitely helped to pull me out of my funk and I appreciate it. :-)
Links to things I mentioned:
Question of the Week
What do you do to pick up your mood when you are sick? For me, it's anything that makes me feel productive, even if that's just taking a shower.
Vlog #5 - May 10-12, 2017
Wherein we go to DC!
I'm sick... (no episode May 9)
Vlog #4 - April 30, 2017
Wherein I make curtains!
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 63 - Only 8 more months to Christmas!
Question of the Week
What are your summer knitting plans?
10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 62 - Mismatched shorties
Question of the Week
What is your preferred method for carrying unused yarn along your work while doing stripes?