episode 28: (almost) caught in the act

PRIZE DRAWING! January Friend to FO
Post 57 is the winner of the North cabin Fiber crafts sock yarn. If you didn't win, visit the shop and get your own. :) Finish lots of stuff in the February Friend to FO thread so you can enter to win a skein of Goth Socks!

ANNOUNCEMENTS!
- I am debt free! WOOHOO! :D Thanks for helping me out with destashes, encouraging comments, and just dealing with my little updates throughout the process. I appreciate it! :)
- I AM GOING TO ZOMBIE KNITPOCALYPSE!! :) Let me know if you're going!
- I've lost 7.6lbs since joining WW three weeks ago! :)

(What is up with the sound?! Sorry about that. I may need to invest in an external mic!)

WIPS
- Lovers Leap socks in Goth Socks Strychnine, Lovers Leap colorway
- Reese's Pieces/Vanilla Bean Socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks self striping, Reese's Pieces colorway
- Papillotes by Rose Hiver, Lorna's Laces Solemate, Hermosa colorway
- Rhombi cardigan, Squoosh Fiber Arts Rapture, Caliente colorway
- Rocky Coast Cardigan, Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool, Oatmeal colorway
- Pomme de Pin, Plucky Knitter Primo Sport, Olive Bar colorway

ACQUISITIONS
- An awesome bag from Amy Beth/The Fat Squirrel Speaks - LOVELOVELOVELOVE
- Awesome yarn that's been turned into work stash for now.


REMINDER
- Post in the Mini Skeins Drawing thread, and I will draw the winners on Episode 29 because I posted the thread late.

Did you like my DPN holder? Get your own at Knitzi.com!

episode 27: Pomme de Begin

WIPs

Pointy Sticks

Rocky Coast

POMME DE PIN!

KAL

Pattern prize drawing - Congrats to LittleSweetPea and SandraRum ! I've send you your prize.

I've officially swatched and cast on for Pomme de Pin! Current end date extended to = 3/31/13

FOs

None

Coming Attractions

Rhombi cardigan (I called it the Rapture Cardigan, but the yarn is called Rapture. The pattern is Rhombi.) :) I purchased my yarn from EatSleepKnit... I had a credit, so it wasn't as expensive. Yay, credits!

STITCHES WEST! - Current plans to go Thursday, and Friday and Saturday until I can't stand it anymore. :)

Shout Out

The Knitiots - cute podcast! I love their accents. Currently only on YouTube, but I can't wait to see more from them. Check 'em out!

The Fat Squirrel - I Love Amy Beth. That is all. :)

Swagbucks - fun site, search for points, and cash them in for prizes and gift cards ($5 Amazon GC is only 450SB!). Use my referral link, and I'll win matching Swagbucks anytime you win them up to 1000 SB. Refer your friends, and YOU will get matching swagbucks! :) (I earned 8 SwagBucks while searching so I could link things in the shownotes!! :D)

Don't forget to post your January FOs! The prize this month is this lovely skein of yarn from North Cabin Fiber Craft! :D

FInd me on Ravelry as knitpsycho. VIsit the group!

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Email me at hello.lovely@gmail.com

episode 26: from friend to disorganized FO

From fitterknitter: Calendar of Hope 2013

My apologies for the tardiness, but it supports a great cause. All proceeds, minus Paypal's cut, go to www.armyofwomen.org, which is a group who focuses on breast cancer research. Visit http://www.fitterknitter.com for more information and to download one of the patterns for free.

RAP

Thank you, mad79, for the lovely Fisherman's Net Cowl pattern!

Friend to FO: December 2012 winners drawn!

DIsorganized prize drawing! sorry! Next time I do more than one, I'll choose them before the show! lol PM me your address if you won yarn or with your chosen pattern up to $10.

FOs

Merry Go Round socks

Sweethearts Square for a swap

Official kittyville hat

WIPs

Color Affection

Rocky Coast (not shown)

Viva Las Vegas Socks

Paris on my MInd socks

Snuggle

COMING ATTRACTIONS

Pomme de pin

Vitamin D

Spotlight

Dawn from Knit Naturally is back with a new podcast! Check out The Organized Knitter. Welcome back, Dawn!

2012 by the Numbers
Socks: 15 pairs

Adult Sweaters: 4
Baby Sweaters: 2

Baby Hats: 1

Adult Hats: 3

Felted Clogs: 2 pairs

Cowls: 1

Shawls/Shawlettes: 3

Afghan Squares: 5

Misc (Toys, etc.): 3

Total Yardage Knit:  14,438 yds

Keep track of your yardage with KnitMeter! :)

2013 Plans

1) Buy a spinning wheel. Still not sure if it's going to be purchased at Stitches or some other time.

2) Knit some sweaters! Try for 5 (one more than last year) adult sweaters?

3) Knit more socks!! Especially stripey ones. :D

4) Knit more from stash... yeah, yeah, I said that last year and basically bought yarn at least once a week from Stitches through, like, September? lol.

5) Lose weight. I joined WW again, but I'm just doing the online thing for now.

6) Continue to work on my finances.

FInd me on Ravelry as knitpsycho. VIsit the group!

I play on plurk as hellolovely

I'm on instagram and twitter as hellolovely.

Email me at hello.lovely@gmail.com

episode 25: late night babblings

Shownotes to follow, because i'm too tired. :(

Sorry for the gap between recordings!

Unseen FOs:

Honey Pie Cowl - Wool Candy Fondant Merino DK in "Pie!"
The Big Bang Theory Cross Stitch Pattern from weelittlestitches
- Jo was kind enough to post a picture in the group, so check it out! :)

Miscellaneous:

The Pros and Cons of Living with Your Significant Other by TheOatmeal Buy your own Wookiee Jesus here.

Thank You!

Spring Wind by Laura Linneman (thank you, strickland66!)
Rayes Cowl/Scarf Pattern (thank you, livin4fishin!)
Pine Hills Scarf (thank you, natalieford!)
Pinnate Cardigan by Amy Christoffers (thank you, KnitNAKinVA!)
Lady Edith Shawl by KnitPurlGurl (thank you, bgoofy!)
Crosswords at the CoffeeShop by KnitPurlGurl (thank you, purplehayes!)
Handspun from PhoenixFire! Thanks, Tracy!
Christmas package from knittinwolf with Green Apple Soap, Lotion, Travel Candle, and Lip Balm + awesome fingerless mitts!! Thanks, Dawn! :D
Awesome project bag from my pal, cpurl17! Thanks, Christine!

FO that I can Show you!
Sock Yarn Sweater - Childs version by Hannah Fettig - Mine is knit in Silkie Socks that Rock in Walking on the Wild Tide from RSC 2007? 2008?

WIPs
For Good II - Silky Wool XL in purple
Paris on my Mind - Fleece Artist Nova Sock in the Paris colorway
Strange Little Mama Socks - Vesper in Strange Little Mama
Rocky Coast - no progress, but I need to work on the sleeves!


Acquisitions
Plucky Knitter Primo Sport in "Olive Bar"
I plan to knit Pomme de Pin! Feel free to join the KAL starting in mid January or February!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! :D

episode 24: supersized

FOs:
Felted Clogs #1
Felted Clogs #2
Winnie for Prez! (Sock the Vote)
For Good hat
Butterfly Hat - Kollage Yarns Sock-A-Licious in Color #7807 (Heather)

WIP:
Rocky Coast
Color Affection - no love, but I wanted to show it off anyway.

COMING ATTRACTIONS:
A baby sweater for my cousin out of some sort of sparkle yarn.
Official Kittyville Hat
Big Bad Baby Blanket for my cousin (Crystal Palace Merino 5 in Tropical Ginger)
Strange Little Mama socks (Vesper Superwash/Nylon SOck Yarn in Strange Little Mama) (Deep Stash KAL w/ The KnitGirllls)
Summer Wind (Fleece Artist Nova Sock in Paris) (Deep Stash KAL w/ The KnitGirllls)

MY CRAZY:
My crazy turned from "I'm going to finish my Lizard Ridge Blanket!!" to knitting monogamously.

STASH ENHANCEMENT
Fibernymph Dyeworks stripies from TLE
Plucky Knitter Primo Sport

FRIEND TO FO: NOVEMBER PRIZE DRAWING
Post #16
Post #29
PM me for your Ravelry giftable pattern up to $10

ON MY KINDLE:
Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness


VEGAS TRIP!
I totally forgot to talk about my Vegas trip last episode, so I chat about it a little.
Absinthe
Cirque du Soleil - The Beatles: LOVE
The Blue Man Group

episode 23: Vegas, Baby!

SHownotes here

episode 22: busy bee

shownotes to follow