Sunday, February 26, 2017

Episode 3 Show Notes

Date: 26 February 2017

Social Media:

  • Ravelry: ljg2010
  • Instagram: laurager7
Knitting:
FO:
  • 1939 Christening Shawl from Wrapped in Lace by Margaret Stove, in Filatura di Crossa in Shade 11, 2.75 mm Needles
  • Hedgerow Socks by Jane Cochran (FREE), in Deborah Norville Serenity Sock in Hot Pink, 2.25 mm Needles
  • Megan's Socks, in Knitpicks Felici in Toucan, 2.5mm Needles
  • Zach's Socks, in West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply in Owl, 2.25mm Chiagoo Needles
  • Amber's Socks using Vanilla Latte pattern (FREE), in KnitPicks Felici in Jamboree, 2.25mm Chiagoo Needles
WIPs:
  • In Stillness by Alicia Plummer, in Queensland Kathmandu in color 4, also using Improv tutorial for sizing, US 6 and 7 Knitter's Pride Royale Needles, Tubular Bind off
  • Spring Forward Socks by Linda Welch (FREE), in Knitpicks Stroll in Duchess Heather, 2.25mm Knitpicks Needles
  • Ribbed Yoga Socks by Tara Schram, in Premier Yarns, Serenity Garden, in Crocus, 2.25mm Chiagoo Needle
  • Cozy Memory Blanket
  • Granny Square Blanket, Continuous Join as you Go method is linked in project page
  • Granny Stripe Blanket
Spinning:
Finished Skeins:
  • KnitPicks Full Circle Roving, in Fawn. 600 grams of 2-ply yarn. Spun on Ashford Traveller on the standard flyer, middle whorl (I think). Predrafted the fiber and spun short forward draw. Have not finished the skeins.
Homesteading:

Thursday, September 1, 2016

Episode 2 Show Notes

Date: 1 September 2016

Social Media:

  • Ravelry: ljg2010
  • Instagram: laurager7
Knitting:
WIPS:
  • 1939 Christening Shawl from Wrapped in Lace by Margaret Stove, in Filatura di Crossa in Shade 11, 2.75 mm Needles
  • Baby Socks by Kate Atherly (loosely following), in Lion Brand Sockease in Taffy, 2.5 mm Needles
FO:
  • Baby Socks using Cascade Heritage Sock, 2.5 mm Needles
Spinning:
In Progress:
  • Hanks in the Hood Batt from KnitPicks in Rosegarden, using spindle by DawningDreams, spinning as a single
Fiber Prep:
  • Carded batt from Shetland/Cormo Fleece
  • Carded batt from Romney Fleece
  • Carded batt from CVM fleece from MoonsShadow Farms
  • Drum Carder: Fancy Kitty "Kitten" Carder, 72/90 tpi
Stash Enhancement:
  • Dreams in Fiber Smooshy with Cashmere in Lost in Plum, plan on knitting my fiance's wedding socks

Episode 1 Show Notes

Date: Wed, August 24, 2016

Social Media:

  • Ravelry: ljg2010
  • Instagram: laurager7
Knitting
WIPs:
  • My Cup of Tea Socks using KnitPicks Hawthorne in Nob Hill, 2.25 mm Needles
  • Fine and Dandy Socks using Baerenwolle Yarn in Zimstange, 2.25 mm Needles
  • Baby Socks using Cascade Heritage Sock, 2.5 mm Needles
FOs:
  • Vanilla Socks (60 sts) using Baerenwolle in Fur Elise, 2.5 mm Needles
  • Pebble Beach Shawl, by Helen Stewart, using Madelinetosh Prairie in Dustweaver, US 4 Needles
Spinning
In Progress:
  • Sweater Spin using KnitPicks Full Circle Roving in Fawn, Short Forward Draft, 350 grams spun out of 600 grams