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Episode 7

 

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It’s an FO show!

Lots of finished items on this episode, a couple of WIPS and some dream knitting. I also explain what’s kept me away all this time and included highlights from our recent trip to Ottawa.

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Show notes:

FO’s:

1. Coffee Talk Socks – designed by Tracie Millar / Yarn: Hue Loco – colorway “Grocery Girls”

2. Opal Socks – vanilla sock pattern – colorway: Opal Hundertwasser # 2107

3. Treysta Sweater – designed by Jennifer Steingass / Yarn: Lettlopi colors 1416, 0051, 1419, 1420

4. Weekender Sweater – designed by Andrea Mowry / Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter – colorway: Narwhal

WIP’s:

1. Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter / Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Arbor in Sashiko, Klimt, Degas and Drops karisma color # 39

2. Flax Light by Tin Can Knits / Yarn: Yarn Therapist in Unicorn Hole

3. Stripified Shawl by Stephen West

4. Citrine Pullover by Emily Greene

DREAM KNITTING:

Tundra Jumper by The Petite Knitter

OTHER THINGS MENTIONED:

Cosy Posy Yarn Co.

Spun Fibre Arts

Skein Coccaine

Wabi Sabi 

Toronto Knitters Frolic – Sat. Apr. 27

The Knitting Loft

The Flava Factory

Purl Soho – Kitchener Bind Off Tutorial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Episode 6

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It’s gift knitting season! I also review a book, Jewels.
Stay tuned to the very end for a chance to win a copy.
Many thanks to Making Stories for sponsoring this episode’s giveaway!

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Show notes: 

WIP:

  1. Tinsel Mitts by Andrea Mowry for all 3 kids.

Yarn for Aaron’s mittens: Indigo Dragonfly – SuperBaa DK in Nightmare Winningham (Special Edition)

Yarn for Vanessa’s mittens: Artfil Solo held together with mystery skein from stash??

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BOOK REVIEW:

Jewels by Making Stories

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Verena Cohrs

Hanna Lisa Haferkamp

GIVEAWAY:

To enter for a chance to win a copy of Jewels, leave a comment on YouTube under Episode 6 letting me know:

1) which pattern you are most excited about from Jewels

2) your Ravelry username

Winner will be announced on the next podcast.

Good Luck and Happy Holidays!

 

Episode 4

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I have a serious case of castonitis!
Too many WIPS – no finished object. I also celebrated my 1st shop anniversary and doing a GIVEAWAY.

EVENTS: New York Sheep and Wool Festival 
I will be at Rhinebeck this year! Say hello if you see me 🙂

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Show notes:

WIPS

1. Orime Pullover by Veronik Avery – preview knit for Brooklyn Tweed’s Early Fall ‘18 collection – yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Peerie in color Cortado.
2. Stripified shawl by Stephen West – yarns: Baerenwoole – color: One of a Baer / Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock – color: Slate
3. Nordic Wind Shawl by Cabin Four
4. Galiano socks by Tracie Millar – yarn: Yarn Ink – color: Once Upon a Time
5. Vanilla socks – yarn: Opal sock yarn in Energy Line color 9404
6. Treysta sweater by Jennifer Steingass

zzzzz: No Show Socks

STASH ENHANCEMENT

1. Boxy Bag from Zigzagstitches
2. Yarn from Crooked Kitchen
3. Shawl Pin from the Woodlot
4. Unicorn hole yarn from the Yarn Therapist

GIVEAWAY

Win a drawstring bag of your choice in my new colors:

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To enter this giveaway:
1. Subscribe to my YouTube channel – Pearadise Island
2. Leave a comment on YouTube under Episode 4 with your Ravelry username and style of bag you’d like to win.

*Winner will be drawn in random and announced on the next episode.*

OTHERS

1. I Make Things Pin from Makeology
2. Laser cutting for my logo from the Maker Bean
3. New yarn store in Toronto:
The Knitting Loft
Soft Opening: Sept. 15, 2018
Grand Opening: Oct. 14, 2018
***Follow them on Instagram and Facebook to find out when the giveaway of the Winslow Kit by Clinton Hill Cashmere– valued at $700 CAD is announced***

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// Winslow by Clinton Cashmere//

Episode 3

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Kitchener Waterloo Knitter’s Fair – Sat. September 8, 2018 at The Aud – Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex 400 East Ave, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 1Z6

Show notes:

FO:

  1. Rivulet Wrap by Shannon Cook – Preview Knit for Brooklyn Tweed’s Wool People 12 Collection (Yarn used: Brooklyn Tweed Loft – colorway: Hayloft)

WIPS:

  1. Bavaro socks – (vanilla) – Yarn: Opal sock yarn – Energy line – color: 9404/Power
  2. Galiano socks by Tracie Millar – Yarn: Yarn Ink – colorway: Once upon a time
  3. Treysta Sweater by Jennifer Steingass – Yarn: Lettlopi – colors: 0051, 1419, 1416, 1420
  4. Nordic Wind Shawl by Cabin Four

OTHER:

  1. Twig & Horn Gauge Ruler
  2. Fringe Supply Co. Field Bag – color: Toffee
  3. Row Counter

GIVEAWAY winners:

Congratulations, Julia @9crafty11, you won the Kaapa Shawl pattern by Inese Sang and Shelagh @sheshe62, you won the Galiano socks pattern by Tracie Millar!

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Episode 2

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Show notes:

FO:

  1. Laylow Shawl by Shannon Cook (Yarns used: MC: Sweet Skein O Mine in Butterfly colorway / CC: Artfil yarns – OOAK

WIPS:

  1. Summer Feelin’ Sweater by Wool and the Gang (Yarn: Billie Jean Yarn – colorway Raw Denim
  2. Socks for Radley – Father’s day gift (Yarn: Langs Yarns Jawoll color 902)

GIVEAWAYS:

The winner of the pink chevron bag is @haypotter on Ravelry. Congratulations! Pls. get in touch with me on Ravelry 🙂 

Shawls mentioned: Hanami shawl / Kaapa shawl

To enter the giveaway, join the group on Ravelry and leave a comment under this giveaway thread.

STASH ENHANCEMENT:

  1. The Fawn and the fox – Rose Quartz in Otter base
  2. Print, Pattern & Sew book by Jenn Hewett (Uniform book)
  3. La Bien Aimee – West Knits Goes to Paris
  4. Undercover Otter – Arrakis?
  5. Uschitita – Kitty
  6. Lettlopi Yarns – colors: 1418, 1419, 1420, 1401

Other things mentioned:

Yarn Ink – Sparkle sock in Once Upon a Time colorway

Stephen & Penelope

Museums in Amsterdam: Van Gogh / Rijks / Stedelijk

The North Light Inn

Blue Lagoon, Iceland 

Nordic Wind Shawl by Cabin Four

Cozy Squishy Wool Gift tags 

Pre-order Pearadise Island Project bags 

US Retailers: The Knitting Bee – Portland, OR / Do Ewe Knit – New Jersey

>> Mark your calendars! Come and see me at the Kitchener Waterloo Knitter’s Fair on Sept. 8, 2018 <<

DETAILS – KW KNITTER’S FAIR

Date: Saturday, September 8, 2018

Admission: $7 per person, children under 12 free.

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Aud – Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex 

400 East Ave, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 1Z6

 

 

Episode 1

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Show notes:

FO’s

  1. Freja Cardigan by Brooklyn Tweed Winter 18 Collection
  2. Kinda Magic Socks by Wool and The Gang – colorway cool cat copper

WIPS

  1. Amalgam hoodie by Maria Olson (yarn Cascade 220 heathers)
  2. No show socks by La Maison Rililie
  3. Laylow shawl by Shannon Cook
  4. Summer Feelin’ Jumper by Wool and the Gang

ACQUISITIONS

  1. Artfil Yarn – Solo
  2. Soak Wash – Fig scent
  3. Uniform book by Madder & Grainline Studios
  4. Shawl pin from The Woodlot 

SHOPS / PODCASTS MENTIONED

  1. Megan’s sock blockers – Burning Impressions
  2. Sweet Skein o Mine
  3. Selma of Little Big Knits Podcast
  4. Ewe Knit Yarn Store
  5. Chile Knitz 

To enter the giveaway, join the Ravelry group and leave a comment under this episode’s thread.