31 March, 2017

Episode 258: Falling or Flying?


Episode 258: 

Weigh in: 

Finished: 

Harvest Sweater- neckline too big. Crochet chain to fix.  

#9 crochet jacket 

Chelsea Necklace Kit: Javori Designs - hard floss wire for beading  

http://javoridesigns.com  

code: HIGHFIBER 

15% off entire online purchase 

Expires 4/30/17 

On my needles and hooks: 

Mountain ridge cardi- StoneHedge fiber mill- Shepherds wool Spring Chick  

Simple socks- Kroy brown rose marl  

Appetizer: 

Mango Moon Twist 

Available in 10 heathered colors. 

85% Linen, 15% Cotton 

175 yards in 1.7oz; 160m in 50g. 

Sport Weight 

Recommended Needle Size: US 5/3.75mm. 

Information about Mango Moon: 

"At Mango Moon, we think knitting should be fun, and that we should try to leave the world a little better than we found it. We work with the Nepali Women’s Empowerment Group and a spinners’ co-op in Indonesia to bring you yarns that are colorful and fun, and that help improve the lives of the artisans who spin it. We also carry many high quality mill-spun yarns." 

Void- summer shell size 7 needles 

Potluck

All projects talked about are in projects shared on the Ravelry group.  

Grocery shopping: 

K8erpillar designs has offered up a coupon code and it is valid through 3/31/17 for 10% off an order of $10+. Code is HIGHFIBERDIET - thank you!  

www.loveandleche.com Coupon code: highfiber "Buy one lotion bar in a tin (min $14) get a free mini balm sample ($4 value). Exp 5/1/17" 

Bowl cozys - thank you! 

Circular knitting machine from Michael's - not a keeper 

Clover pom pom makers 

Caron cakes 

Paparazzi Jewelry 

Harvest cardigan - thank you!  

A pound of cure 

Vogue knitting- late winter- Cowichan knitting  

Mindful moment: 

Walk it off 

Recipes: 

Follow up with Cascade yarns 30 squares.  

Talk to me of curly girl 

College check in: finals, Internship paperwork, Graduation paperwork 

Knit/spin day 

Craft fair 

Health check in:  

18 month check in- more protein/ water, less carbs, vitamins are good.  

My fitness pal- food journal- exercise journal 

Fitbit issues 

Battle ropes suggested- not possible at home 

Joining aquatic center- aerobics easy on knees and swimming laps. 

On the menu: 

YarnCon- not going- Fred has a possible head gasket blown. Adulting sucks! 

Tip of the Mitt Fiber fair 

Michigan Fiber Festival 

Stitches Midwest- maybe 

Knittin' in the Mitten 2017 

15 spots available: bunk, bring.a.bed, daytripper, Saturday only.  

Kal/cal. Keep it Simple 

 

New retreat possibly- Kitm weigh-in 

Bariatric friendly 

Crafter or not 

Putting feelers out.   

Gadget:  

Electric pressure cooker- steamed eggs!  

6x3 method 

Thank you for listening!


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06 March, 2017

Episode 257: June + Leche


Show notes are located at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com and on the Ravelry group.

Thanks to June Cashmere and Love+Leche for the items to review. 

Thank you for listening!


Check out this episode!

Episode 257:

Weigh in:

Finished:

Nothing

On my needles and hooks:

memories granny square

Harvest sweater- more modifications

Caesious- from Curls

College knitting: 

2AAT kroy socks in brown rose

Sewing: 

None

Spinning: 

Cream crisp pattern 

2lbs of Merino spinning bulky

Appetizer:

June Cashmere

June Cashmere's rich organically dyed colors and and fairly sourced cashmere fiber are the best way to recharge after the holidays.


June Cashmere Lace Weight is a 3 ply yarn, perfect for lace stitches that pop! 

Each 50 gram skein is 308 yards.


ONE lucky winner will win 3 skeins of June Cashmere Lace and they can choose any combination of colors.

This will start 2/24 and run until 4/12 - link is below!


https://promosimple.com/ps/b23b



Strata Crochet Cowl by Shibaguyz Designz

Regina Marie pattern- Sarah Burch 

Potluck:

All projects talked about are in projects shared on the Ravelry group. 

Grocery shopping:

K8erpillar designs has offered up a coupon code and it is valid through 3/31/17 for 10% off an order of $10+. Code is HIGHFIBERDIET - thank you! 

Star Knits crochet hook

Bags by awesome grannie

Meal prep containers


Mindful moment:

How to take a moment to be mindful. www.mindful.org 

Recipes:

College as normal

Internship set up

Weekend with the grands


On the menu:

Knit/spin Day -March 11 10am-?

YarnCon

Michigan Fiber Festival

Stitches Midwest 

Knittin' in the Mitten 2017

15 spots available: bunk, bring.a.bed, daytripper, Saturday only. 

Charity drive - feminine products 

Crafting: lovies for children in car accidents. To be given to the fire department here in GH. 

Gadget: 

Love+Leche lotion bar

Lavender

Lavender-Mint

Lavender-Rosemary

Citrus-Rose

Lemongrass

Unscented


I received Lemongrass bar and a sample of lavender-mint

www.loveandleche.com 

Coupon code: highfiber

 "Buy one lotion bar in a tin (min $14) get a free mini balm sample ($4 value). Exp 5/1/17"