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10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 44 - Stash refresh

October 18, 2016

Links to things I mentioned:

  • Pucker
  • Pair-a-normal Socks
  • Magic Zauberball Stripe Socks
  • Geek Socks
  • Blackberry Hills Yarn
  • Sock Ruler
  • Knitting B
  • Colorwork KAL thread

Unbirthday Giveaway

This giveaway is now closed.


If you want to see more of my knitting, feel free to befriend me on Ravelry or Instagram.  

There's also a Ravelry group that can be found here, if you enjoy that sort of thing...

Tags pucker, pair-a-normal, zauberball, geek socks, colorwork, kal5, plymouth yarn, cascade
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10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 28 - Getting my learning on

June 14, 2016

Links to things I mentioned:

  • Paragon Socks
  • Piece of my Heart Socks
  • Longing for Spring
  • Cadence Socks
  • Lace socks KAL thread
  • Sew Many Dresses, Sew Little Time
  • My Zoku popsicle maker
  • How Bad Are Bananas?
  • You Are Here

Question of the Week

  1. If you could design your perfect project bag, what features would it have?
  2. What are your favorite ways to beat the summer heat?

If you want to see more of my knitting, feel free to befriend me on Ravelry or Instagram.  

There's also a Ravelry group that can be found here, if you enjoy that sort of thing...

Tags paragon, piece of my heart, knit picks, cascade, longing for spring, cadence, lace, kal3
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10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 17 - So hotel...

March 29, 2016

Links to things I mentioned:

  • Viking Socks
  • Snozzberry Socks
  • Brainless Socks
  • Cable socks KAL thread
  • Cable tutorial without cable needles
  • Tour of my apartment just after we moved in

Results of the last QotW:

The breakdown by needle configuration is the percentage of people using those needles for each heel type column


Question of the Week

Do you give your socks any special treatment before their first wearing?  I get too excited and put mine on as soon as the last end is woven in!


If you want to see more of my knitting, feel free to befriend me on Ravelry or Instagram.  

There's also a Ravelry group that can be found here, if you enjoy that sort of thing...

Tags viking sock, snozzberries, brainless, kal2, cables, cascade
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10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 10 - The prizes have landed!

February 10, 2016

Links to things I mentioned:

  • Twisted socks
  • Drakar socks
  • Sockengerippe socks
  • German twisted cast-on tutorial
  • Ribbed socks KAL thread
  • The Holland Handmade Podcast, as well as the Ravelry group
  • This is the shop where I got the prize yarn 

Question of the Week

Are there any demos/tutorials you would like me to do?


If you want to see more of my knitting, feel free to befriend me on Ravelry or Instagram.  

There's also a Ravelry group that can be found here, if you enjoy that sort of thing...

Tags cascade, patons kroy, twisted, sockengerippe, drakar, kal1
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10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 9 - Where did January go?

February 3, 2016

Links to things I mentioned:

  • Basket Weave Rib socks
  • Twisted socks
  • Drakar socks
  • Sockengrippe socks
  • Ribbed socks KAL thread
  • Still not sure if you can just click through to this, but here's my queue so you can see the socks I have planned for the cables months
  • And it was Vicky of Baerenwolle who inspired me to do the Snozzberries socks, I mean how awesome are these?  

Went to the gym 🏋🏻, then changed back into pj's (all-over Scandinavian print!) ☺️ for the remainder of the day, I will only exercise my fingers. One sock down! #BAERENWOLLE colorway Mermaid (will be available again on Friday), pattern "Snozzberries" by R. Coopey #coopknits #knitting #handknitsocks #handknit #sockknitting #sockyarn #handdyedyarn #operationsockdrawer

"Went to the gym 🏋🏻, then changed back into pj's (all-over Scandinavian print!) ☺️ for the remainder of the day, I will only exercise my fingers. One sock..."

  • Last week's Knitting Expat podcast where Mina talks about her sock stretching issues
  • And finally, here is a good video showing a Van de Graaff generator

Question of the Week

What is your favorite gauge for knitting socks?  I knit quite tightly, usually around 8-10 sts/inch.  Also, do you adjust your gauge to fit a pattern, or are you stubborn like me and you adjust a pattern to fit your default gauge?


If you want to see more of my knitting, feel free to befriend me on Ravelry or Instagram.  

There's also a Ravelry group that can be found here, if you enjoy that sort of thing...

Tags cascade, patons kroy, kal1, basket weave rib, twisted
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10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 8 - Snowpocalypse

January 27, 2016

Links to things I mentioned:

  • Melisandre socks
  • Basket Weave Rib socks
  • Twisted socks
  • Drakar socks
  • Fish Lips Kiss heel
  • Ribbed socks KAL thread

My knitting flow chart!


If you want to see more of my knitting, feel free to befriend me on Ravelry or Instagram.  

There's also a Ravelry group that can be found here, if you enjoy that sort of thing...

Tags cascade, kal1, melisandre, basket weave rib, flk heel
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10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 7 - Snowing in the South

January 20, 2016

Links to things I mentioned:

  • Blueberry Waffle socks
  • Melisandre socks
  • Basket Weave Rib socks
  • Twisted socks
  • Fish Lips Kiss heel
  • Ribbed socks KAL thread
  • Knitting Expat Podcast (be sure to check out her January Sockathon!)

Question of the week:

What do you like to do for entertainment while you knit?  I typically watch videos on Netflix or Youtube, or listen to podcasts.  Got any favorites to recommend?


If you want to see more of my knitting, feel free to befriend me on Ravelry or Instagram.  

There's also a Ravelry group that can be found here, if you enjoy that sort of thing...

Tags cascade, patons kroy, kal1
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10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 6 - Work it

January 13, 2016

Links to things I mentioned:

  • Jeck socks
  • Blueberry Waffle socks
  • Melisandre socks
  • Basket Weave Rib socks (help me pick yarn for these - lilac or blue/brown?)
  • Fish Lips Kiss heel
  • Ribbed socks KAL thread
  • Knitting Expat Podcast (be sure to check out her January Sockathon!)
  • Sticks + Twine Podcast
  • This is the website for the bags I was talking about - here are the super cool giant totes I was failing to describe

Definitely feeling like there's something I forgot to link - if you notice it, please let me know!


Question of the week:

Have you ever gotten a non-knitting injury that has impacted your ability to knit?  For me, it's usually burning my hands out of my own stupidity.  Got a story you're willing to share?


If you want to see more of my knitting, feel free to befriend me on Ravelry or Instagram.  

There's also a Ravelry group that can be found here, if you enjoy that sort of thing...

Tags cascade, patons kroy, knitted wit, kal1
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10,000 Stitches Podcast, Episode 4 - The first time, every time

December 31, 2015

Sorry for the late upload!  I had the video filmed but a series of unforeseen events kept me in Minnesota a day longer than planned.  Better late than never, right?

Links to things that were mentioned:

Plymouth Yarn "Diversity" sock yarn

Amazing Threads yarn shop

The Yarnery

Knitting Expat Ravelry Group (for Sockathon KAL)


Question of the Week:

What are your goals for 2016?  Either knitting or other stuff that you would like to improve in your life (I have a list of goals for other areas of my life, like my juggling hobby and paying off student loans).


If you want to see more of my knitting, feel free to befriend me on Ravelry or Instagram.  

There's also a Ravelry group that can be found here, if you enjoy that sort of thing...

Tags 2016 goals, cascade, plymouth yarn, patons kroy, gift knitting
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Sometimes, I take pictures of things...

Just finished my first pair of “work socks” here in AL! These have lived in my desk drawer since the start of the year and I get a few rows done when I’m in meetings or debugging code. The stripes matching up after the gusset was 10
Spherical farm animals found in the wild!
New podcast is up! Wherein I only talk about ~one~ project and why I’m going to shift my focus to being a very monogamous knitter for a while. Curious? Links to everywhere you can find it are in my profile. :-)
The body is finished! I kitchenered all 221 stitches of ribbing to the bottom because apparently I hate myself *a lot* but I really like how clean the bottom edge looks.

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