EOC Episode 23 - Cover up the Jibbley Bits

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Intro/Announcements:

• 68 members in our group! Let's get to 100 for another giveaway.
• I was gifted a pattern - "Wind and Coil Slouchy Hat" by Gail Bable (aka: alpacaandewe)
• Come join the "My New BFF" KAL/SWAP. More info in the group on Ravelry.

KNITTING:

FOs:

• Aninna Kimono, done blocking...I love it!

WIPS:

• Canyonland Shawl, by verybusymonkey. LB Sock-Ease that I hand dyed with kool aid. US 5 needles.

CRAFTING:

• I'm wearing Simplicity 5634 (oop). Size 14.
• check out patternreview.com for good ideas.
• Thinking about spring tops. Maybe New Look 6785, or Simplicity 2927, or McCall's 5885.
• What about a dress? Maybe McCall's 3593 (vintage).
• Check out : Great British Sewing Bee tv show on BBC.

HOME:

• window well covers are in!
• I am working on painting and trimming the closet
• I will be adding hooks to my closet.
• I will be creating some ribbon storage.

Oh, and check out theFiberFactor. I wasn't chosen but it still should be interesting! ;)

EOC Episode 22 - Dressing Inanimate Objects

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Intro/Announcements:

• 65 members in our group! Let's get to 100 for another giveaway.
• Come join the "My New BFF" KAL/SWAP. More info in the group on Ravelry.
• I'm obsessed with Alias! I'm watching on netflix.

KNITTING:

FOs:

• Aninna Kimono, my design for KP IDP. KP Gloss DK in Velvateen. US 4 needles. Will go into testing soon.
• Mug Cozy for Teacher Karen. "Button Up your Cup" by Julie Tarsha. Used Patons Classic Wool Worsted, in Plum Heather, US 7.

WIPS:

• Simple Skyp Socks, by Adrienne Ku. US 0. Berroco Sox Metalic color 1381. Using one long (60") circular and two socks at a time, cuff-down.
• Ernie Sweater, my design. Loops and Threads Impeccable in Red, Blue, Yellow and White. US 7 needle.

UPCOMING?:

• BFF Cowl, for the KAL/SWAP
• Ombre, by Tanis Lavalee.
• Crocheted Daisy Afghan, by Joleen Kraft.

CRAFTING:

• Dyed some Lion Brand Sock Ease using Kool Aide and Wilton Gel Food Coloring. 
• Pagona, by Stephen West.
• Canyonlands Shawl, by verybusymonkey

HOME:

• waiting on window well covers.
• Moving some dirt around.

EOC Episode 21 - My New BFF

Intro/Announcements:

• 64 members in our group...come join us!
• I'm using new software for video editing...let me know if you have problems.
• "My New BFF" KAL/SWAP. All info in the group...come participate. It will be fun!

KNITTING:
WIPS:

• Annina Kimono. For KP IDP. Gloss DK in Velveteen. US 4.
• Simple Skyp Socks, by Adrienne Ku. US 0. Berroco Sox Metalic color 1381. Using one long (60") circular and two socks at a time, cuff-down.
• Dark and Stormy, by Baby Cocktails. US 7, 8, and 5. KP Stroll Worsted, in Cobblestone Heather.

CRAFTING:

• The boys' Easter shorts and bow ties are finished! Pictures at the end of the show.
• Fitted my "maternity" skirt so I can wear it now.

• Mentioned - Knitmore Girls Podcast (audio).
• Mentioned - Dyer's Notebook Podcast (video).

EOC Episode 20 - Outsmarting Myself

Okay, so the sound is very soft on the first 10 minutes or so. I had to use a different software to put this together and haven't quite got it figured out yet. Thanks! :)

Intro/Announcements:

• Knit-a-Long: Some Kind of Wonderful! Winner Announced!

KNITTING:WIPS:

• Simple Skyp Socks, by Adrienne Ku. US 0. Berroco Sox Metalic color 1381. Using one long (60") circular and two needles at a time, cuff-down.
• Annina Kimono. For KP IDP. Gloss DK in Velveteen. US 4.

CRAFTING:

• Still need to hem shorts out of black linen. Used Simplicity 3796 (out of print).
• Almost done with Easter shorts for Ben, need to make one for James.
• Vinyl labels for playroom.

HOME:

• Slowly working in the yard.
• Waiting on Troy to finish closet!

EOC Episode 19 - Eating Playdough Cereal

Intro/Announcements:

• Last day to submit your FO's to the Knit-a-Long: Some Kind of Wonderful!

KNITTING:
FO:

• For the KAL: Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.
• Prescott Vest: in testing. US 5 & 7 needles. KP Comfy Worsted in Marlin, Pea Pod, and Sweet Potato.

WIPS:

• Simple Skyp Socks, by Adrienne Ku. Using Berroco Sox Metallic. US 0 needle...two at a time top down.
• Annina Kimono. For KP IDP. US 0. Berroco Sox Metalic color 1381. Using one long (60") circular and two needles at a time, cuff-down.

CRAFTING:

• Genealogy kirfuffle this week.
• Need to hem shorts out of black linen. Used Simplicity 3796 (out of print).
• Received pattern from the "Couture Dress" class on Craftsy. It is Vogue 8648.

HOME:

• Making calls about concrete and window wells.
• Sprinkler system to go in during Spring Break...then Sod!!
• I WILL paint the outside of the closet!! I WILL!!!

EOC Episode 18: Meet Mr. Jimbo

Intro/Announcements:

• Sorry about the technical issues last week. All is well now.
• Come join the Knit-a-Long: Some Kind of Wonderful!

KNITTING:
FO:

• Poole Harbor Swimsuit-Coverup. KP IDP design. KP CotLin DK, in Clementine. US 6 needle. Will be in testing soon...let me know if you want to participate.

WIPS:

• For the KAL: I'm making the Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.
• Simple Skyp Socks, by Adrienne Ku. Using Berroco Sox Metallic. US 0 needle...two at a time top down.

CRAFTING:

• Rice bags. Used this poem.
• Adjusted length on red knit top.
• Organized Fabric into categories ::: Fashion Woven, Fashion Knit, Quilting Cotton, and Home Dec. Within each category I divided by amount ::: less than fat quarter, fat quarter to 1 yard, or more than 1 yard.
• Thinking of making some capri pants out of black linen. Maybe using Simplicity 3796 or McCall's 5632.

EOC Episode 17: Technology is Wonderful!

Sorry for the delay. I thought technology was wonderful...but it turned out to be super annoying!

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Intro/Announcements:

• 59 members in our group!
• Come join the Knit-a-Long: Some Kind of Wonderful!
• New camera!

KNITTING:WIPS:

• Teacher Angela Bag. Worsted Cotton on US 7. - Going into hibernation!
• Poole Harbor Swimsuit-Coverup. KP IDP design. KP CotLin DK, in Clementine. US 6 needles.
• For the KAL: I'm making the Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.
• Annina Kimono, for KP IDP, using KP Gloss DK, in Velveteen.

CRAFTING:

• "Alex" now has clothing! Well, some. I used McCalls 4338 doll pattern.
• Cargo Pants for Ben...at a standstill. Where did I put the magazine? Ottobre 04/2009
• Crafty "stuff" is a MESS!!! What to do?
• Joined the "Couture Dress" class on Craftsy.

BOOKS:

• Cooking for Geeks by Jeff Potter.

EOC Episode 16 - I'm so flighty

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Intro/Announcements:

• 58 members in our group!
• Come join the Knit-a-Long: Some Kind of Wonderful!
• I'm wearing the Whippoorwill by Karina Spencer.

KNITTING:
FO's

• Mitts. Dream in Color Classy in Emerald Darkness. US 5 and US 7.

WIPS:

• For the KAL: I'm making the Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.
• Teacher Angela Bag. Worsted Cotton on US 7.
• Poole Harbor Swimsuit-Coverup. KP IDP design. KP CotLin DK, in Clementine. US 6 needles.
• Just cast on::: KP IDP, Anina Kimono using KP Gloss DK, in Velveteen.

EOC Episode 15 - Kazoo Choir!

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Intro/Announcements:

• 57 members in our group!
• Come join the Knit-a-Long: Some Kind of Wonderful!
• Ideas for a Kazoo Choir?

KNITTING:
FO's

• Verdigris Hat. Dream in Color, Classy. Emerald Darkness. US5 and US 7. Free Pattern coming soon.

WIPS:

• For the KAL: I'm making the Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.
• Poole Harbor Swimsuit-Coverup. KP IDP design. KP CotLin DK, in Clementine. US 6 needles.
• Coming Soon: KP IDP, Anina Kimono using KP Gloss DK, in Velveteen.

CRAFTING:

• Interchangeable Needle Tips Organizer.

EOC Episode 14 - Jibber-Jabber

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Intro/Announcements:

• 56 members in our group!

KNITTING:
FO's

• Just-Okay Hat. LionBrand Wool-Ease, Blue Heather, US 6

WIPS:

• For the KAL: I'm making the Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.
• My own Hat - yet unnamed. Dream in Color, Classy. Emerald Darkness. US5 and US 7.

EOC Episode 13 - Sexy Voice

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Intro/Announcements:

• Snow and Sickness
• Mentioned Stockinette Zombies Podcast

KNITTING:
WIPS:

• For the KAL: I'm making the Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.
• Bad Just-Okay Hat. LionBrand Wool-Ease, Blue Heather, US 6
• Mentioned: Ilene Bag for Teacher A. Cotton yarn, US 7.
• Mentioned: Dark and Stormy - by Baby Cocktails - KP Swish Worsted in Cobblestone Heather - US 7 and now US 8, US 5 for ribbing

CRAFTING:

• Woodland Sampler 2013, by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

EOC Episode 12: Double Axel on the Driveway

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Intro/Announcements:

• KAL still going on...come join us!
• Emily @ Whatcha' Swatchin' Podcast
• Just One More Row Podcast

KNITTING:
FO:

• Jaquetta cardigan - design for KP IDP - KP Andean Treasure in Embers Heather - US 4

WIPS:

• For the KAL: I'm making the Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.
• Ilene Bag for Teacher A. Cotton yarn, US 7.
• Bad Hat. :( LionBrand Wool-Ease, Blue Heather, US 6

ENABLING:

• Buttons from Supplies n' Sundries
• Ernie Sweater Yarn - Impeccable - Butterscotch, Cherry, White, & Royal
• LB Wool-Ease, Blue Heather
• Dream in Color Classy, Emerald Darkness 

HOME:

• Hooks will change your life! :)

EOC Episode 11: Fist Pounding, Emphatically

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Intro/Announcements:

• 50 members in our group!!! Winner Announced!

KNITTING:
FO:

• Polaire Tunic - design for KP IDP - KP Galileo in Valentine - US 3 - Testing soon.

WIPS:

• Jaquetta cardigan - design for KP IDP - KP Andean Treasure in Embers Heather - US 4 - Jane Richmond's knot tutorial

• For the KAL: I'm making the Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.

SEWING:

• Teacher Gifts? Have a set in my queue...any ideas?
• Drawstring bag for member giveaway.
• Woodland Sampler 2013, by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

HOME:

• I'm committing to making progress this week.
• Shelves added to super messy laundry room - more work needed. :)

EOC Episode 10: I Laugh at Their Pain

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Intro/Announcements:

• 43 members in our group!!
• ** Membership prize - If we reach 50 members one of you will win a set of stitch markers and a project bag made by me. :)
• KAL/CAL - Some Kind of Wonderful. A neckwarmer. 01/13-03/15
• I'm wearing Damask by Kitman Figueroa, out of KP Stroll Tonal Fingering.

KNITTING:
WIPS:

• Polaire Tunic - design for KP IDP - KP Galileo in Valentine - US 3
• Dark and Stormy - by Baby Cocktails - KP Swish Worsted in Cobblestone Heather - US 7 and now US 8
• Jaquetta cardigan - design for KP IDP - KP Andean Treasure in Embers Heather - US 4

• For the KAL: I'm making the Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.
• What do you do to keep track of SWATCHES?

SEWING:

• Finished a small zip bag. See tutorial by Noodlehead.
• Organized Embroidery Floss using DMC thread chart.
• Will be working on Woodland Sampler 2013, by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

HOME:

• Moving door knobs around.

A look out our front door this afternoon! Can you see our mailbox? Just as a point of reference...that is a 4-foot chain link fence!

EOC Episode 9 - From Ides to Ides

Intro/Announcements:

• 36 members in our group!!
• ** Membership prize - If we reach 50 members one of you will win a set of stitch markers and a project bag made by me. :)
• Naming Contest Winners announced...watch to see if it's you!

KNITTING:

WIPS:

• Waiting on needles for the "Ribiera" cardigan - no work done. :(
• Polaire Tunic - design for KP IDP - KP Galileo in Valentine - US 3
• Dark and Stormy - by Baby Cocktails - KP Swish Worsted in Cobblestone Heather - US 7 and now US 8
• Stocking - will block before making a decision on its fate.

Quick Giveaway:

• Who wants my Lilas Cardigan? Its a bit big on me...if you are size 42-45 it should fit. First to PM me will win! :) (Taken)

KAL- "Some Kind of Wonderful"

(see thread in the group)

Choose whatever it is that will be "wonderful" to you. Maybe it's using hot pink, maybe its beads. Perhaps some cashmere is in order. Or even some sparkly yarn. Maybe your "wonderful" is something to share with someone else. Whatever is "wonderful" to you is a-okay! Let us know why you chose what you did...inspire us with wonderfulness and reward yourself with a bit of beauty. 

***Rules:***

1. Must be a member of the group to win.

2. Knit or Crochet some kind of **neck warmer** (cowl, scarf, shawl, dickey, etc).

3. Start on or after 1/13/13 and be completed by 3/15/13. (From Ides to Ides)

4. Post your completed picture in the FO thread to be eligible for a prize.

Optional:

* Tag your project with EOCKAL1, so we can all admire your work!

* Feel free to use your entry in another KAL.

P.S. Do you want to donate a prize? PM me. :)

• For the KAL: I'm making the Jeweled Cowl using KP Gloss Lace in Sterling and some 6/0 seed beads.

HOME:

• Last coat of paint in closet.
• Trim to be painted later today.
• CARPET IS IN!!! YAY!!

EOC Episode 8 - Ernie's Cameo

Intro: Some holiday activities and lots of snow.

KNITTING:

WIPS:

• Polaire Tunic - design for KP IDP - KP Galileo in Valentine - US 3
• Ribiera Cardigan - design for KP IDP - KP Andean Treasure in Embers Heather - US 4 - broke a needle!! :(
• Dark and Stormy - by Baby Cocktails - KP Swish Worsted in Cobblestone Heather - US 7 and now US 8

FOs:

• Stocking - needs help. Come tell me how to fix it.
• Should we KAL? 

Enabling:

• KP Stroll Fingering, one of Mustard, one of Basalt Heather - originally planned for Double Helix - what should I make with it?
• KP Gloss Lace - Sterling - for a Jeweled Cowl
• KP Swish Worsted - Cobblestone Heather
• KP Shadow Lace - Basalt Heather and Vineyard Heather - for an Ombre Cardigan

SEWING:

Tree skirt is in progress.

HOME:

Painted the Playroom Green!

EOC Episode 7 - Scantily-clad Tree

Show Notes:

KNITTING:
FOs:
* Grandmother's Favorite Washcloth - US 8 - Peaches and Cream - Lotus Blossom
*  Somiar Pullover - My design for KP IDP - KP Reverie, in Porcini, US 5 and US 7 - will be testing soon!

WIPs:
*  Polaire Tunic - for KP IDP - KP Galileo, in Valentine - US 3 (Third Times the charm?)
*  Ribiera Cardigan - NAMING CONTEST - for KP IDP - KP Andean Treasure, in Embers Heather - US 4

QUILTING:
*  Hem on James' pants
* PJ's for Ben and dolls
* Binding on two mini-quilts
* What to do with the tree skirt?

EOC Episode 6: Extravaganza!

Ravelry Group: Equal Opportunity Crafter Podcast Group

Show Notes:

KNITTING:
FOs:
*  Somiar Pullover - My design for KP IDP - KP Reverie, in Porcini, US 5 and US 7 - will be testing soon!

WIPs:
*  Polaire Tunic - for KP IDP - KP Galileo, in Valentine - US 3
*  Ribiera Cardigan - NAMING CONTEST - for KP IDP - KP Andean Treasure, in Embers Heather - US 4
*  Grandmother's Favorite Washcloth - US 8 - Peaches and Cream - Lotus Blossom

OTHER CRAFTING:
*  "Let it Snow!" shadowbox

HOME:
*  Fence is done, and lovely!!!
*  Primed and 1st coat of paint in closets
*  Microwave cabinet is up in basement.
*  Vinyl on playroom drawers.

EOC Episode 5: "Is that an alien device?"

NEW Ravelry Group: Equal Opportunity Crafter Podcast Group

Show Notes:

KNITTING:
FOs:
*  Eria Vest - My next design for KP IDP, currently in testing - KP Reverie in Gemstone - US 6 and 7
*  Ear Warmer Headband - Made up - Lion Brand Homespun (I think the color is "pearls") - US 10.5

WIPs:
*  Somiar Pullover - My design for KP IDP - KP Reverie in Porcini - US 5 and US 7

YARNIE GOODNESS:
* Peaches and Cream - Lotus Blossom

SEWING:
* Pattern Drafting - I've taken measurements.
* Quilt - Snowman

OTHER CRAFTING:
* Wood Crafts - Nativity.

HOME:
*Fence Posts are in!!!

EOC Episode 4 ::: Lots of Things

Sorry for the delay...Hurricane Sandy disrupted blip's servers so I couldn't upload the file...and it's a bit low quality, but will do for now.

Show Notes:

NEW Ravelry Group: Equal Opportunity Crafter Podcast Group

KNITTING:
The Haubergeon is back...and I love it!

FOs:

• Sunnyside Cardigan - Tanis Lavalee, KP Stroll Tonal, Blue Yonder, US 3 /3.25 mm
• Swirl Hat - Mandie Harrington - US 3 / 3.25 mm, KP Stroll Tonal Blue Yonder

WIPs:

• Christmas Stocking, my own design - KP Wool of the Andes, Brass Heather and Cream, US 8/5mm
• Eria Vest - KP Reverie, Gemstone - US 6 and US 7

YARNIE GOODNESS:

• KP Reverie, in Gemstone and Porcini
• KP Galileo, in Valentine

SEWING:

• Pattern Drafting by Dorothy Moore. I think I'll start working on this.
• Elmo's head

BEADING:

• Update to the etsy Shop.
• Stitch Markers
• Glass Beads with big holes...what to do?

OTHER CRAFTING:

• Mistletoe sign. Used vinyl on my Cricut Expression machine and Inkscape and Sure Cuts A Lot.

HOME:

• Waiting on the fence.