Episode 143: Speech Lesson

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Weigh In

Finished:
Lacy Sweater- Test knitting

Still going: Retreat socks, Calligraphy
Started: Wingspan
Fiber Exercise:
Coopworth- woolen spun
New book: A knitter’s book of Wool
Taste Testing:
Fiber study:
My exercise:
need to get back on the workout routine
Cooking School: Sweet tomato heels
In the Kitchen:
Turkey bacon Ranch on Naan bread
Pot Luck:
Sunny Mosey
Sugared Violets KnitGirllls KAL
Perfect Florida Sweater
Rocky coast cardi

Drill Sergeant:
Stash 101 asks

A La Carte:
Luise O’Neill

Recipes:
Self Striping craze: pvc warping board, will be making one.
Still need to recover chair
COFY- Cast on for yenforyarn
Another project as well, contact cjkopec for more information.
Shout out: Lavender bear’s tea time podcast.
On the Menu:
Shearing day- Shady Side Farm- Feb. 25th
Knit-Topia- April
Knittin’ in the Mitten- November
Deposit due by Feb 15th
Gadget Corner:
Barbra Bretton: Sugar Maple Series

Episode 142: Inner Twelve Year Old

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Giants are going to the superbowl!
Weigh in:
Finished: Vancouver Scarf
Frogged: Pants
Still going: Calligraphy Cardigan, Retreat socks
Started: Lacy Sweater for lil’ miss Z
Stash growth: Fibernymph
Trifecta of Fiber club- My 1st club.
Fiber Exercise:
Finished: Bo Peep 258 yds
Started Coopswarth- Woolen
Balance after plying- soaking
Lazy Kate on Bug- Wrap fiber bump to keep away from Cats
My exercise:
On Recess due to Dwarves visit
Cooking School:
Pilling- Stone vs. Cutter
Stretchy cast on and bind off
In the Kitchen:
Homemade Nutella
Pot Luck:
Check the projects in the Ravelry group.
Drill Sergeant:
Playwithcolors
A La Carte:
Veera Valimaki
Recipes:
Homemade Febreeze (fabric/room freshener)
1/2 gal water
1/2 gal vinegar
1 tbl Extract of choice (make sure it does not have sugar in it)
Mix and spray.

-Orange infused vinegar

Podcast Shout outs:
Moonie knits Podcast
Wexford Knits podcast
Whatcha Swatchin podcast

Shout out: Mother Bears for Cogknitive podcast collection at Stitches west
On the Menu:
Shout out for: Puffy Mondaes Retreat
Knit-topia April
Knittin’in the Mitten- KISS November
Gadget Corner:
Crochet I-cord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjXsRkr1oWo

Episode 141: KaPop!

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Weigh in:

Finished:
Baby hats
Ear bud warmer
Still going:
Retreat socks- heel of sock 2
Calligraphy- Raglan shaping
Vancouver Scarf- Almost done
Started:
Sheepy pants for lil’ bear

Fiber Exercise:

Pumpkin Spice- 324 yards

Bo Peep

My exercise:

Not much- Fell of the wagon

Cooking School:

Spinning rules??
Toothbrush!
Another Fiber study shawl

In the Kitchen:

Freezer cooking

Heart shaped cinnamon rolls from a tube


Pot Luck:

Purple Lace Throw
Grey Bear
Vitamin G Cardigan
Harold's Hunting Gloves
Maxine Mini-Maxi Cowl

Drill Sergeant:

Spinning Buddy

A La Carte:

Etsy store : Woolgatherings

Recipes:

Sarge was gone: I played.
Venus series by Lucy Neatby
Apps- Angry birds- Eagle
Beavers Revenge
Spa day- The Tea!!- Amazing!!
ABOSAA- My Ravatar right now
Snow!

On the Menu:

Recovering my office chair! A must.
Knit Topia- one spot has opened up
Knittin’ in the mitten- Waiting list

Gadget Corner:

Office clip and Plastic bread tags

Episode 140: Hello 2012

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Weigh in:
NYCO – Started and finished

Still going- Vancouver scarf, Retreat socks
UFO- Calligraphy
Fiber Exercise:
None
My exercise:
Sitting- lots of sitting
treadmill
Cooking School:
Felting
In the Kitchen:
Split Pea Soup
Pot Luck:
Quilt Wrap
sock yarn blanket
Rowan's Christmas Stocking
Not Just Black Scarflette

Drill Sergeant:
AGoodYarn asked- Mountainpurl answered
Bethanyg- What happens if you have nitrogen filled tires, but one late night in a desperate move you need to fill a tire and use regular air?
Batteries in presents
QA vs QC
A La Carte:
Walnut grove shawl
Knitpurlgurl
Recipes:
Theme for 2012-
Coggie- Knitting costs less than therapy
Sarge- Get some
Drawing for Book- What would Madame DeFarge Knit?
Paulyknits video podcast
Thank you:
TGknits- Fetches

TMKR- cookies
On the Menu:
Yellow Ribbon
Knit-Topia
Knittin’ in the Mitten- Kiss - Full- Waiting list is available
Gadget Corner:
Digital Postal Scale

Episode 139: Goodbye 2011!

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Weigh in:
Blocked: Costa Rica Shawl



Finished:
Take 2



Spartan hat #1
Still going:
Retreat socks
UFO:
Calligraphy sweater
Fiber Exercise:
None this week
My exercise:
Treadmill and yoga
Ice for the hand
Cooking School:
NYCO 2010- Raglan sweater



Steeking







In the Kitchen:
Pepperoni Crescent rolls



Pot Luck:
Summer is a Flyin' by
Stitch Sampler Shawl
very simple christmas shawl
Christmas-y Green, But No-Purls
Kureyon Scarf


A La Carte:
Nadita Swings
Recipes:
Christmas
New Year Plans:
Stepping into the New Year
Commuter Knapsack
Headbands
Want to learn to sew
Theme for 2012
On the Menu:
Knit-Topia 2012
Knittin’ in the Mitten - KISS
Gadget Corner:
Spray bottle:
Blocking
And for the car: Ice Proofing the Car Windows with 2/3 Vinegar 1/3 water! Just spray on windows and ice will melt away!

Episode 138 Holiday Pinterest

Weigh in:

Blocking
Finished: Thick cowl



Gap-tastic cowl, Hats for the boys
Still going:Take 2, Retreat socks
Brain hat- need wig form

Fiber Exercise:

Spinning pumpkin spice- Hand dyed

My exercise:

Treadmill/Yoga/Cleaning

Cooking School:

Hand Scrub-Exercises hands and shoulders

In the Kitchen:

Homemade instant Chai
Ingredients
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1 cup French vanilla powdered non-dairy creamer
2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups unsweetened instant tea
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp allspice
¼ tsp white pepper
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until it is a fine powder (If you have a small food processor, you can combine just the instant tea and spices in the food processor & then combine everything together in a bowl).
Add two-three tablespoons of mix to 8 ounces of hot water or milk.

Pot Luck:

Secret Santa 2011

Purple angles

Treads
Kat and Scarlett's Sock Monkey Hats

Drill Sergeant:

Nothing really

Recipes:

Calendar for Breast Cancer
Twitter #knitchat & #Spinchat
46 weeks (4 to 6 weeks)
Selfish knitting Month!!

On the Menu:

KitM 2012- Same Lodge, Nov 8-11th /$225

Gadget Corner:

Wood Butter

Episode 137: No Police

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Weigh in:
Finished:
Hedwig’s flight

Mantle

Bandana cowl

Purple ruffles

Started:
Gap-tastic cowl- Frogged

Scarf
Brain hat

Still going
Retreat socks
Vancouver scarf
Fiber Exercise:
Highland Handmade fiber
My exercise:
Doctor’s appt
Cooking School:
Singles
In the Kitchen: Boo’s favorite cookie
CHOCOLATE OATMEAL NO-BAKE COOKIES
2 cups sugar 1/2 cup cocoa
1 stick butter 1/2 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla 3 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup peanut butter
Combine sugar, cocoa, butter and milk in a saucepan.
On medium heat, bring to a boil for one full minute.
Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter (optional), vanilla and oatmeal.
Drop by spoonful onto wax paper. Let cool for at least 30 minutes.
Pot Luck:
Quick Knit Flouncey Scarf
Christmas Stocking Cap
Afghan for Us
Quincy
Olivia the Canuck

Drill Sergeant:
Christmas gifts
Recipes:
Nothing but crafting and working
On the Menu:
Christmas-
Gadget Corner:
Knitty Winter bis 2011