Episode 17: Lots of Leafy Bits

Finished Objects

• Sprig of Mint by Taiga Hilliard Designs
• Christmas Sheep by Dona Carruth
• Hero Balls - Wonder Woman Ball by Lexie Bryan
• That Nice Stitch by Susan Ashcroft
• Point Counterpoint V3 - Lalibela by Kino Knits and Lambley by Clare Devine
• Leftie by Martina Behm

WIPS

• Ornaments
• Harvest Cardigan
• The Dress
• Movie Socks
• Erin’s Everyday Socks
• Kindness Shawl
• Advent Stockings
• Sock Blanket

Shopping

• Mini Zip Top Bag from RainStorm Studios

Review

• Point/Counterpoint, Volume 3 by Kino Knits and Clare Devine - This is a GREAT pattern collection! I’ve knit two of the four pieces so far, and they were lovely to knit. The patterns are well written, well laid-out, and fit beautifully. I absolutely recommend this collection.

Episode 16: I can share!

Episode 15: The really short one

It’s a short one today! Winners are announced for the Socks of Narnia giveaway, and you can see my progress on the collection so far!

Episode 14: All the Socks

Episode 13

FOs

• Hurricane Sweater. Pattern: Easy All Year Cardigan by Taiga Hilliard Designs. Yarn: Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday Soft Worsted Heather in Charcoal Heather. Needles: US9/5.5mm and US 10.5/6.5mm HiyaHiya fixed circulars.
• Baby Girl’s Vertebrae. Yarn: Premier Yarns Wool Free Sock Stripes in Farm Stand. Needles: US3/3.25mm and US5/3.75mm Chiagoo interchangeables. Bag: Silver Shed USA
• NICU Noggins. Yarn: Assorted acrylic leftovers. Needles: US5/3.75mm Deborah Norville fixed circulars and US1/2.25mm Clover Takumi fixed circulars.

WIPS

• Eclipse Socks. Yarn: Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight in black and leftover Frog Tree Pediboo in 1199 yellow. Needles: US1/2.25mm Clover Takumi fixed circulars. DPN Holder: Whimzee Stitches
• Harvest by Tin Can Knits. Malabrigo Rios in Tealfeather. Needles: US6/4.00mm and US 8/5.0mm Hiya Hiya fixed circulars. Bag: Twist Fiber Studio

Retreat Shout-Outs

• Dana (Danaofunwind) and Tiffany (TheProjectBag) did an awesome job!
• Door prize from BugbearWoolens, colorway Appetite
• Door prize from MistyMountainMakers, colorway Dark Desire
• Prize for NICU Noggins from WildHappyColor, colorway Botox Barbie
• Grand Prize! Mini Pumpkin Kit from Knits4Comfort; Notions Plus Pouch, Needle Nook, and magnetic bookmarks from Slipped Stitch Studios; cup with insert knit by TheProjectBag; Alpaca Silk Sport yarn in colorway Elzie from Skeinny Dipping; stitch marker from Kitchen Counter Crafter; stitch marker from Tilting Planet; stitch marker from Riv Creative; stitch marker from Simply Serving; Yarn, colorway Teal for Two from Lollipop Yarn
• Awesome tote bag! Including Tervis tumbler! Yarn in colorway Without A Paddle from Unwind Yarn Company! Bag from The Project Bag! Without a Paddle collection by Kino Knits!
• Discount codes from Otterly Adorable Knits, Leading Men Fiber Arts, Show Me Yarn, and Wandering Wool
• For all the sponsors, check out the Into The Wool Fiber Retreat Group!

PATTERNS

• Typhoon by Josh Ryks-Robinsky
• Poolside by Isabell Kraemer
• World of Difference by Jennifer Lassonde
• Unice Unicorn Hood by Heidi May
• Sam’s Mitts by Daniela Richardson
• Crater Lake Cardigan by Kay Hopkins
• Holla Back Tank by Emma Welford
• Rising Dawn by Stephen West
• One & Done by Casapinka
• Aslaug Fingerless Gloves by Corrine Walcher
• Alluvial Plains by Karen MaCall
• Siggy by This.Bird.Knits
• Palette by Lisa K. Ross
• Manukau Harbour ebook by Kelly van Niekerk
• The Tea Collection by Clare Devine
• ISLAND sweater by Jane Richmond

Nails
* OPI Fearlessly Alice (discontinued), Alpine Snow, and Black Onyx

Episode 12

FOs

• Spark Lake by Taiga Hilliard. Yarn: Schachenmayr nomotta Micro in colors 05, 07, and 09. Needles: US6/4.00mm Chiagoo interchangeables.
• Force Awakens Again by Mrs Luedeke. Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids in Black, White, and Grey. Needles: US5/3.75mm Chiagoo bamboo interchangeables.

WIPS

• NICU Noggins. Yarn: Assorted acrylic leftovers. Needles: US5/3.75mm Deborah Norville fixed circulars and US1/2.25mm Clover Takumi fixed circulars.
• Test Knit for Taiga Hilliard Yarn: Into The Whirled Skarsgard Sock in 24 1/2th Century (February 2016 Yarn Club). Needles: US4/3.5mm Chiagoo bamboo interchangeables.
• Harvest by Tin Can Knits. Malabrigo Rios in Tealfeather. Needles: US6/4.00mm and US 8/5.0mm Hiya Hiya fixed circulars

Auntie Danie Shops

• Premier Yarns Wool Free Brights in Neon Pink.
• Cascade Heritage Wave in 501 Plume
• Naughty bag from Dallas

Nails
* OPI Bubble Bath

Wow. Lots of weather talk in this one! Sorry for the delay in getting it up - we were without power for a while after the storm, but we’re back to normal now!

Episode 11

FOs

• BonBon by tincanknits. Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in Aniversario. Needles: US6/4.00mm and US8/5.00mm Clover Takumi fixed 16” circulars.
• Piper’s Chevron Blanket. Yarn: Bernat Pipsqueak in Baby Baby Print. Needles: US9/5.5mm circulars.
• Hidden Passion. Fibre: Loop Bullseye Bump, Merino/Bamboo/Tussah Silk
• Teeny Bikini. Fibre: Unwind Yarn Company, Polwarth/Tussah Silk

WIPS

• Eclipse Socks. Yarn: Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight in black and leftover Frog Tree Pediboo in 1199 yellow. Needles: US1/2.25mm Clover Takumi fixed circulars.
• Spark Lake by Taiga Hilliard. Yarn: Schachenmayr nomotta Micro in colors 05, 07, and 09. Needles: US6/4.00mm Chiagoo interchangeables.
• NICU Noggins. Yarn: Assorted acrylic leftovers. Needles: US5/3.75mm Deborah Norville fixed circulars and US1/2.25mm Clover Takumi fixed circulars.
• Father’s Day Cast On. Pattern: Schmidt by David Castillo. Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tweed in Reindeer Heather. Needles: US4/3.5mm and US5/3.75mm Knitter’s Pride interchangeables.

Auntie Danie Shops

• Malabrigo Rios in Tealfeather.
• Deborah Norville Everyday Heather in Charcoal Heather
• Clover Takumi interchangeable needle tips and cords

Nails

• OPI Black Onyx
• OPI Alpine Snow
• OPI Yoga-ta Get This Blue
• Bitzy Nail Color in Aura

Episode 10

FOs

• NICU Noggins. Yarn: Assorted acrylic leftovers, including Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday. Needles: US5/3.75mm Deborah Norville fixed circulars.
• Palmer by Alicia Plummer. Yarn: Unwind Yarn Company Journey Sock in Lake Frances Sunrise. Needles: US6/4.00mm Clover Takumi interchangeable circular.
• Sister Handwarmers pair one of three, Memories Handwarmers pattern. Yarn: Schachenmeyer My First Regia in 1816 Svenja. Needles: US1/2.25mm ChiaoGoo mini interchangeable circular.
• Cast On Bind Off from Cast On Bind Off by Leslie Ann Bestor. Yarn: Cascade Anthem. Needles: US8/5.0mm Aero DPNs

WIPS

• BonBon by tincanknits. Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in Aniversario. Needles: US6/4.00mm and US8/5.00mm Clover Takumi fixed 16” circulars.
• Hidden Passion. Fibre: Loop Bullseye Bump, Merino/Bamboo/Tussah Silk
• Teeny Bikini. Fibre: Unwind Yarn Company, Polwarth/Tussah Silk

Auntie Danie Shops

• Malabrigo Rios in Aniversario.
• Project bag from Twist Fiber Studio

Nails

• OPI La Paz-itively Hot
• Bitzy Nail Color in Knick Knack

Episode 9

FOs

• Pink Squares Blankie. Yarn: Bernat Baby Coordinates (probably) in light pink, white, and dark pink - yarn was from bags of millends. Hook: 4.0 mm. Final size: 48” x 72”
• Jim’s Rey Socks. Yarn: Must Stash Yarn Perfect Sock in Rey. Needles: US1/2.25mm Knitter’s Pride Karbonz fixed circulars.
• NICU Noggins. Yarn: Assorted acrylic leftovers, including Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday Prints. Needles: US5/3.75mm Deborah Norville fixed circulars.
• Current Stash Dash Total: 9,465 meters

WIPs

• My Rey Socks. Yarn: Must Stash Yarn Perfect Sock in Rey. Needles: US1/2.25mm Knitter’s Pride Karbonz fixed circulars.
• NICU Noggins.Yarn: Assorted acrylic leftovers. Needles: US5/3.75mm Deborah Norville fixed circulars.
• Palmer by Alicia Plummer
• Sweet Apricot by Taiga Hilliard. Yarn: Loops & Threads Snuggly Wuggly in Dark Turquoise. Needles: US7/4.5mm and US8/5.0mm Hiya Hiya Sharp fixed circulars
• Hidden Passion. Fibre: Loop Bullseye Bump, Merino/Bamboo/Tussah Silk
• Teeny Bikini. Fibre: Unwind Yarn Company, Polwarth/Tussah Silk

Shopping

• Knitmore Girls Podcast swag
• Lo-Lo Bar samples
• Cascade Anthem in 06, 10, 33

Podcasts I mentioned

• Teaching Your Brain To Knit
• The Knitmore Girls Podcast

Nails

• OPI My Silk Tie
• OPI Shine for Me

Episode 7

FOs

• Cup Cup’s Blankie expansion, Log Cabin Blanket, Rowan Handknit Cotton in colors Rosso, Linen, Ecru, Turkish Plum. ChiaoGoo US5/3.75mm interchangeable needles
• Rainbow Penny. Pattern: Wee Penny by Taiga Hilliard. Yarn: Knitologie Springy Sock in Holidaze. Needles: US4/3.5mm Knitters Pride Karbonz 16” fixed circulars. Added crocheted flower from leftover bin of yarn.
• Unicorn hat. No pattern. Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in White, Patons Canadiana in Rainbow Varigated, DMC Mouline gold floss. Needle: US6/4.0mm Deborah Norville fixed circulars. Hook: G6/4.0mm Susan Bates.
• Two If By Hand Grab Bag Bump, 11 yards of chain ply, Turkish spindle
• Updated StashDash total: 6030 yards or 5513 meters

WIPs

• Father’s Day Cast On. Pattern: Schmidt by David Castillo. Yarn: KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Tweed in Reindeer Heather. Needles: US4/3.5mm and US5/3.75mm Knitters Pride Dreamz interchangeables
• Merrain MKAL. Pattern: Merrain by KinoKnits. Yarn: Lattes and Llamas Masquerade in Rivendell. Needles: US6/4.0mm Knitters Pride Dreamz interchangeables
• Movie Socks. Pattern: afterthought heel. Yarn: Gynx Yarns Strong Sock in Velveteen. Needles: US1/2.25mm Deborah Norville 32” fixed circulars.
• Spinning: Two If By Hand Grab Bag Bump, Turkish Spindle Test knits that I can’t talk about yet.

Auntie Danie Shops
* Nothing!

Nail polish: Sally Hansen Hard As Nails in Hard to Get, Sinful Colors in Devil’s Stare

Episode 6

Episode 5

FOs

• Seashell Shawl by Francoise Danoy, Into The Whirled Gloucester Sock (80/20 merino/nylon) in Studio West, US7/4.50mm Knitters Pride Dreamz needles
• Two Peas in a Pod Twin Photo Prop, Pea Pod Photo Prop crochet pattern by Angie Hartley. Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in Fern Heather and Knit Picks Brava Bulky in Hunter. US 2/2.75mm Knitter’s Pride Dreamz 32” fixed circular needles for hats, US 2.5/3.00mm Knitter’s Pride Karbonz 16” fixed circular needles and Dreamz DPNs for bags, I/5.50 mm and K/6.50mm crochet hook for pod. Still needs blocking and photos.
• Rainbow Blankie, crochet granny square-style blanket (no pattern). Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in White, Lemon Ice, Yellow, Sungold, Glacier, Turquoise, Antique Teal, Soft Blue, Medium Blue, Royal, Orchid, Amethyst, Grape, Light Gray, Greybeard, Graphite, Soft Pink, Pink, Hot Rose. I/5.50mm crochet hook.

WIPs

• Cup Cup’s Blankie extension, Log Cabin Blanket, Rowan Handknit Cotton00% cotton in colors Rosso, Linen, Ecru, Turkish Plum. ChiaoGoo US5/3.75mm interchangeable needles
• Star Wars Sock Saga Rey for Jim, Fish Lips Kiss Heel, Must Stash Yarn Perfect Self-Striping Yarn in Rey. US1/2.25mm Knitter’s Pride Karbonz 32” fixed circular needles.
• Little Favorite Blanket, improvised pattern based on blanket my Grandma Blanche made. Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in White, Orchid, Amethyst, Grape, Light Gray, Greybeard, Graphite, Soft Pink, Pink, Hot Rose, debating more colors. I/5.50mm crochet hook.
• Test knit for Taiga Hilliard. Switched from self-striping yarn to Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday in Neon Pink - also got Wild Blue and Bright Violet. Clover bamboo interchangeable needles in US6/4.00mm and US8/5.00mm
• Sweet Apricot by Taiga Hilliard. Loops and Threads Snuggly Wuggly in Dark Turquoise. Hiya Hiya Sharp US8/5.00mm 16” fixed circular needles
• Baby Bag false starts. Into the Whirled Skaarsgard Sock in 24 1/2th Century, Knitologie

Auntie Danie Shops

• Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday in Neon Pink, Wild Blue and Bright Violet for matching sweaters for nieces. (from JoAnn Fabric and Crafts)
• Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in White, Medium Blue and Royal for the Rainbow Blankie (from Hobby Lobby)
• Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in Fern Heather for Two Peas in a Pod Photo Twin Prop (from Craftsy)
• Cloudborn Fibers Highland DK in Moss (from Craftsy)
• Premier Yarns Wool Free Sock Stripes in Utah, Phoenix, and Vegas Lights (from Hobby Lobby)
• Cloudborn Superwash Merino Sport Twist in Ecru (from Craftsy)
• Speckle Tonic Triangle Shawl Kit with Cloudborn Merino Superwash Sock Twist in Lagoon and Cloudborn Superwash Merino Fingering Drip Dye in Cotton Candy (from Craftsy)

Uncle Jim’s Shop
Limited Edition Fox Niddy Noddy - Monday, June 5 is the last day to order!

Nail polish: O.P.I. My Silk Tie ~When I searched for this color to link it, I discovered two things: (1) it’s discontinued and (2) it was part of their Fifty Shades of Grey collection. I’m sorry!

Episode 4

What I’m Wearing

• Miranda by Josee Paquin, Lion Brand Wool-Ease in 402 Wheat, knit in January 2015
• September Morning Handwarmers, Malabrigo Mechita in 894 Cielo Y Terra and Tosh Merino Light in Whiskers, knit in April 2015

FOs

• Test knit shawl by Taiga Hilliard, Swans Island Sport in Fresh Water, 100% Merino
• NICU Noggin, Premier Yarns Sweet Roll in Ice Pop

WIPs

• Cup Cup’s Blankie extension, Log Cabin Blanket, Rowan Handknit Cotton, 100% cotton, Rosso, Linen, Ecru, Turkish Plum, ChiaoGoo US5/3.75mm interchangeable needles
• Spark Lake by Taiga Hilliard, Schachenmayr SMC Micro in 00002, 00005, US6/4mm Knitters Pride Dreamz needles
• Mothers Day Cast On - Seashell Shawl by Francoise Danoy, Into The Whirled Gloucester Sock (80/20 merino/nylon) in Studio West, US7/4.50mm Knitters Pride Dreamz needles
• Sister Handwarmers, my own pattern, My First Regia (75/25 wool/nylon) in unknown color, US1/2.25mm ChiaoGoo mini interchangeable needles

Auntie Danie Shops

• Backyard Fiberworks Meadow Light (80/10/10 merino/nylon/cashmere) in colorway deep creek
• Cascade Yarns Heritage Sock (75/25 SW merino/nylon) in colorway 5616
• Appalachian Baby Design US Organic Cotton Sport Weight
• Knitters Pride Interchangeable Needle Case
• ChiaoGoo Red Cables

Uncle Jim’s Shop

• Interview with Colby (and BatGirl!)
• Limited Edition Fox Niddy Noddy

Nail polish: O.P.I. Tiramisu For Two

Episode 3

FOs

• Christmas Socks - cast on Dec 2016, using yarn that I dyed myself for socks for Dad
• Yarn Love Socks - Cascade Heritage Prints fingering weight, colour 38 Philadelphia, true afterthought heel
• Memories Handwarmers - my own pattern/recipe, 2x2 rib with thumb gusset using Classic Elite Yuri in 5054
• NICU Noggins - I Love This Yarn and Caron Simply Soft, for Into the Wool Fibre Retreat in September

WIPs

• Test knit shawl by Taiga Hilliard, Swans Island Sport in Fresh Water, 100% Merino - dye lot issues
• Test knit kids sweater by Taiga Hilliard, Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday in Parfait, 100% acrylic - stripe issues
• Star Wars Sock Saga Rey for Jim - Fish Lips Kiss Heel, Must Stash Yarn Perfect Self-Striping Yarn in Rey
• Cup Cup’s Blankie extension - Log Cabin Blanket, Rowan Handknit Cotton, 100% cotton in colours Rosso, Linen, Ecru, Turkish Plum
• Cladonia by Kirsten Kapur, Malabrigo Sock in Chocolate Amargo and Pearl
• More handwarmers using Classic Elite Yuri in 5054

Auntie Danie Shops 
* Classic Elite Yarns Yuri, 75/25 SW Merino/Nylon, 100g, 436 yards, color 5054

Nail polish: O.P.I. Show Us Your Tips

Episode 2

FOs

• Bug’s Blankie - 4 skeins Plymouth Yarns Oh My in Lilac, Plymouth Yarns Heaven in 100 (pink purple green white), 54 Pink, 624 Purple
• Star Wars Sock Saga BB8 - Fish Lips Kiss Heel, Must Stash Yarn Perfect Self-Striping Yarn in BB8, for BostonJen’s WIP 2017 in the Butt KAL
• Handwarmers - made up pattern, 2x2 rib with thumb gusset, Must Stash Yarn Self-Striping in Time Lord
• NICU Noggins - assorted acrylic, made up pattern, for Into the Wool Fiber Retreat in September

WIPs

• Test knit shawl by Taiga Hilliard, Swans Island Sport in Fresh Water
• Test knit kids sweater by Taiga Hilliard, Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Everyday in Parfait
• Star Wars Sock Saga BB8 for me, Fish Lips Kiss Heel, Must Stash Yarn Perfect Self-Striping Yarn in BB8
• Cup Cup’s Blankie extension, Log Cabin Blanket, Rowan Handknit Cotton in Rosso, Linen, Ecru, Turkish Plum

Auntie Danie Shops

• Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints in Color 38 Philadelphia
• Knitters Pride Dreamz US2/2.75mm circulars

Uncle Jim’s Shop

• Crochet hook set

Episode 1

Finished Objects

• Creeping Ivy by Taiga Hilliard, size 5T, Red Heart Soft Baby Twinkles in New Mint - almost 2 skeins
• Ariel from Disney Princess Crochet by Jana Whitley (Amazon kit for $24.95), Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn in Glacier, Turquoise, Amethyst, Red, Ivory
• Mermaid Tails, adapted from Mermaid Tail by Kat Goldin, assorted acrylic leftovers

Works In Progress

• Bug's Blankie - 4 skeins Plymouth Yarns Oh My in Lilac, Plymouth Yarns Heaven in 100 (pink purple green white), 54 Pink, 624 Purple
• Star Wars Sock Saga BB8 - Fish Lips Kiss Heel, Must Stash Yarn Perfect Self-Striping Yarn in BB8, started in November, planning to finish by end of April for BostonJen's WIP 2017 in the Butt KAL

Auntie Danie Shops

• Malabrigo Sock in Pearl and Chocolate Amargo
• COCOStyle Stainless Steel Bracelet Grooved Cuff Bangle on Amazon

Auntie Danie Bakes

• BatGirl's birthdays - Aurora's cake, Emerald City, Color Explosion, Rubiks Cube
• Sir Fox's birthdays - Seuss cake, Animal cake, Pajama Party
• Ariel cake using Wilton Classic Wonder Mold Doll Cake

Grandma Barb Crafts

• Easter baskets - Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in assorted colors
• Love Blankets: 6 Crochet Designs by Yolanda Soto-Lopez from Leisure Arts, $4.97 at Walmart
• Cascade Yarns Heritage Prints in color 29 Jewels

Uncle Jim's Shop

• Sock blockers