Showing posts with label shownotes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shownotes. Show all posts

Saturday, May 14, 2016

HOUSE OF KNITTING: episode 11

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Shownotes: 

// events //
Wandering Ewe Yarn Crawl: Milwaukee, WI area
July 29 & 30

Wisconsin Sheep & Wool: Jefferson, WI
September 8-11

Stitches Midwest: Schaumburg, IL
August 4-7

// finished //
The Flying Kettle in Cassiopeia 
Mods: Extra repeat on leg, cuff 1.5 in

// in my basket //
MarigoldJen Superwash BFL/Nylon in "Amy's Punky Plum" 
(exclusive colorway from Stockinette Zombies podcast

// planning //
olive basket- gauge issues so thinking of casting on Old Growth by Tin Can Knits

// mailbox love //
Package from Faith of Faithfully Geeky

// Other mentions //
Grocery Girls Podcast

Legacy Knitz

Knit24 Periscope

Upcoming podcast recording schedule... not exactly sure! The baby is due any day now and I know it will be an adjustment with two kids. We will also have a full house with family for the first couple of weeks. I'm thinking small quick updates, as I can, but we shall see :) Make sure to follow me on instagram because that's the easiest way to keep up with me. 
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

HOUSE OF KNITTING: episode 8 The Return




// shownotes //

Welcome back! To me and to you. This is the first episode in over a year, so grab your project and coffee and sit with me as we catch up.

Join the Ravelry Group!
Find me as mamaholmes (Ravelry) and mamaholmesNC (instagram).

Life:
- Graduate school/internship over!
- Huge move to Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
- Baby boy on the way, due May 2016!

New podcasts:
Cultivate and Create with mrsshoo
Wool n Spinning with welfordpurls


// in my knitting basket //
Coziest Memories Blanket (version 2)
Sock yarn scraps (Thanks Janis & Ann for the minis!)

Glitz at the Ritz inspired by Chrissy from Snappy Stitches
Knitting along with Sarah from Cultivate and Create for Knitspiration KAL

Christopher


// on the wheel //
Undyed Rambouillet for... a sweater, or a shawl, or....


// planning //
Gather by tincanknits in Unwind Co DK "Gracie Pearl"

Rocky by tincanknits for Baby Boy using SpinMonkeys Revolution Sock in "Jean Jacket"

POP Blanket by tincanknits for Baby Boy

Handspun project


// goals //
Finish my Pomme before casting on another sweater (Cardigan frogged, story to come).
More challenging projects
Knitting with handspun
Podcasting expections: Monthly podcast
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Saturday, February 7, 2015

HOUSE OF KNITTING: episode 7 all of us in our hipster glasses





No show notes this time, so just sit back and enjoy! It's a long one, so grab your knitting and a cup of coffee. 

If you have questions about something discussed contact Kristen, Maria, or Faith.

Check out Faith's blog and Maria's website. 


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Thursday, January 8, 2015

HOUSE OF KNITTING: episode 6 a new year




Shownotes

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ravelry: mamaholmes
instagram: @mamaholmesNC
twitter: @themrskholmes

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Housewarming KAL is over! Winners announced! A great big thank you to all who participated. I had such a great time getting to know you all.  Thank you to those viewers who donated prizes! My heart is so full for the friendships that are coming out of the podcast. Be on the lookout for the next kal. In the meantime, jump over to the Year of the Sweater, Year of the Fit thread for a year long unofficial kal. 

WIPpile
My WIPpile is full of mostly "boring" knitting. Am I really becoming that knitter?! 

Unwind Yarn Company
Twinkle Sock
"Dandy"
US Size 3

(My usual vanilla sock recipe)
Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Handpaints
"Make Believe"
US Size 1

Leafy Washclothes (Set of 12) (Garter Stitch version)
Lily and Creme Cotton Solids
"Jute" & "Sage"

Knit Picks Stroll Handpaints
"Lullaby"
US Size 4



Finished:


Year of the Sweater, Year of the Fit:
I hope you'll join me on a year-long journey of becoming a better sweater knitter. I'll also be exploring sewing garments as well! Hop over to this thread to join in the chatter. 


Other Things Mentioned:

Susan B Anderson's Blog
Christmas Set from Itty Bitty Toys


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Monday, December 15, 2014

HOUSE OF KNITTING: episode 5



Shownotes

Find me on ravelry (mamaholmes), instagram (mamaholmesNC), and twitter (themrskholmes)

Thank you for those who have joined the group, shared the podcast, or left an iTunes review!

Join the Housewarming KAL...check the thread for details!

{WIPpile}

US Size 3 Addi Lace needles

US Size 4 & 5
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash Sport in "Army Green"

Yarn: The Flying Kettle Glider in "Bookish Rogue"

{Spinning}
Finished: SpinMonkeys Rambouillet in "Patina"
Semi- Fractal Spinning Technique

Traditional 3-ply

{Finished}

Jellybean Socks
Spring Socks
Wedding Orchid Socks
Little Flax
Clayoquot Toque
Inland

{Year of the Sweater, Year of the Fit}

Knit to Flatter Craftsy Class & Book

{Other Things Mentioned}



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Monday, November 24, 2014

HOUSE OF KNITTING: episode 4




Shownotes

Find me!
mamaholmes on ravelry, @mamaholmesNC on instagram, @themrskholmes on twitter

Join the Ravelry Group! 

{Housekeeping}
Housewarming KAL is going on through January 2nd. Details in the group.
Working on the feed at podcast garden for submission to itunes!

{Events}
No upcoming but the Carolina Fiber Frolic was awesome!
Thank you, Jan for a great retreat experience. 
Spring Retreat is March 20-22, 2015 in Sapphire, NC. Classes are offered in the Spring, so keep an eye out! 
Carolina Fiber Frolic website & ravelry group. 

{wip pile}


little flax. (insert a good picture of the sweater)
Designer: Tin Can Knits from The Simple Collection
Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in "Azul Profundo" & "Ravelry Red"
Needles: US Size 6 & 8
Size: 2-4 years

handspun hat frogged...
Knit in "Lavinia" from Into the Whirled

whispering pines shawl
Designed: Molly from A Homespun House podcast
Cast on for the KAL.
Yarn: Fat Squirrel Fiber Fingering yarn (no longer sold)
Needle: US Size 4

{spinning}
Hobbledehoy batt done!

SpinMonkeys Rambouillet in "Patina"


{other links}
Kristen's Jamberry Nail website

Thank you, Andi for mentioning the podcast in your group! 




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Friday, November 14, 2014

HOUSE OF KNITTING: episode 3


Shownotes:

{housekeeping}
Find me: mamaholmes on ravelry, mamaholmesNC on instagram, & @themrskholmes on twitter

A BIG thank you to those who have mentioned me, joined the group, and shared the podcast!
Sarah from InaSknit, Allie from Caffeinated Knitting with Gert and Allie, and Cat from knitupgirl

Use #HOKpodcast to share on social media what you are doing!

HOUSEWARMING KAL INFO!
Starts November 1st through January 2nd, Thread will be closed on January 3rd
Knit, spin, crochet, or any other craft!
Use #HOKHousewarming
WIPs and new cast on's welcome!
Patterns must be at least 50 yards.

Thank you for all the prizes donated!!!!

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight in "Orphan Fledge"






Sheepish Creations Polwarth in "Borealis"



Events:
Carolina Fiber Frolic 
November 7-9 
Sapphire, NC 
Spots still open!!! Check out the website for more information.

New American Knits review to be posted soon!

{wip pile}

1. Slutty Pumpkin socks
Nomadic Yarns, Trusty Sock in "Slutty Pumpkin"
Knit using Addi Sock Rockets US Size 1
Nomadic Yarns: @nomadicyarns on instagram
Holiday Colorway Pre-Orders are going up Friday 10/31!

Cascade 220 Superwash in Army Green, knit with US 4 & US 5


{finished}
Boxy!!!!! by Joji Locatelli:
Knit in Madelintosh TML in "Norway Spruce" on US Sizes 4 & 2.5
***Forgotten to mention that I chose to do an i-cord edging for the neck, instead of picking up and knitting several rounds.

Basic Boot Cuffs


{KAL thoughts}

Hitchhiker using recent Edgewood Garden BFL combo spin or repurposed Miss Babs Yowza
Nanook in Quince and Co. Lark
Olive Basket
Chromaticity talked about by Shannon from Minerva Turkey




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Saturday, October 11, 2014

HOUSE OF KNITTING: episode 2



***Shownotes still in progress ;)***

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Ravelry {mamaholmes}
Instagram {mamaholmesNC}
Twitter {themrskholmes}


{Housekeeping}

Join the social media community by using #HOKpodcast to show me what you've knitting and up to!

Housewarming KAL--- details will be going up in the Ravelry Group soon! 
--Starts Nov 1 and runs through Jan 2
--WIPS and new projects welcome!
--Prizes TBD.. if you are interested in being donating something, send me a rav message or email me at {houseofknitting@gmail.com}
--Giveaway will be based on chatter in the group KAL thread.
Events--- 
--Pre-Frolic Sunday October 11th at 1pm at Natty Greene's in Greensboro, NC...RSVP in the Carolina Fiber Girls group.
--SAFF in Asheville NC Oct 23-Oct 25. I'll be there Sunday, Oct 25th (CORRECTION: SATURDAY, October 24th). Let me know if you will be there too!
--Carolina Fiber Frolic---Nov 7-9! Slots still open!!! 


{WIP pile}

Basic Boot Cuffs-- Patons Classic Worsted in "Aran", using US Size 8 Clover DPNs.
Jamberry Nail Wraps... check out my website and let me know if you are interested.
Barbells for Boobs Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser

Wedding Orchid Socks
Kristen's Personal Sock Recipe



{Spinning WIP pile}
Spindle Spinning NBK Alpaca--Dawning Dreams spindle. Spinning suggestions for what to ply the alpaca with?

Hobbledehoy Sample Batt from ITW Goodie bag.
Other places to get batts: Gourmet Stash, Wool Pierogi

Vintage Rose Stitch Marker Necklace
Curiouser and Curiouser stitch marker set




{Finished}
World Cup Socks for Husband knit with desert vista dyeworks "Electric Middle Schooler"











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Thursday, September 25, 2014

HOUSE OF KNITTING: episode 1



Find me at :
Ravelry {mamaholmes}
Instagram {mamaholmesNC}
Twitter {themrskholmes}
House of Knitting Ravelry Group


Sassypants Knitter podcast {some language, so may not be suitable for little ears}
My Sister's Knitter Blog-- #MSKtacklingWIPSKAL on social media
Carolina Fiber Frolic
SAFF in Asheville
Into the Wool Retreat


WIP pile:
World Cup Socks for Husband knit with desert vista dyeworks "Electric Middle Schooler"
US Size 1 Addi Sock Rockets {webs link}

Boxy by Joji
Madelintosh TML in Norway Spruce on US Size 4 & US Size 2.5 Knitter's Pride Karbonz
Purchased at Eat Sleep Knit
I-Cord Edging 
Jan Smiley Etsy Shop

Magrathea by Martina Behm {link to my notes}
The Flying Kettle Glider Base in "Bookish Rogue" {Custom Order}
Size Us 2 KnitPicks
Vintage Rose Stitch Markers
In A Sknit Podcast
Fat Squirrel Speaks Podcast


Wedding Orchids Vanilla Sock on Unwind Yarn Company
US Size 1 Knitters Pride Karbonz DPNs {webs link}
Just One More Row Podcast
Stitched by Jessalu bags

In my basket:
Pomme de Pin
Inland


Wearing:
Cedar Leaf Shawlette By Alana Dakos in Fable Fibers Biography DK "Dark Lagoon"
Never not Knitting podcast

Stashing:
SpinMonkeys purchased with coupon code from Knitting Butterflies Podcast
"Jean Jacket" and "Cucumbers" on Revolutions Sock Base.






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