Chasing Spindles 5 - Hazy Shade Of Winter

In this week's episode:

 Holidays crept up on me. I was going to decorate, but ran out of time. I figured the holidays would catch me off garde as I'm trying to figure bills and stuff still. This week, I've been nuts on working and fiber arts. 

Monday:

 had the day off and cleaned. Finished some things I’ll talk about later in the show.

Tuesday:

I went to a funeral for someone I didn't know. It was an awkward experience. I felt like I really should not have been there. The crazy thing was, that, through the stories about this person, I kind of got the feeling like I knew him. Still, it was uncomfortable watching strangers grieving.

Wednesday: At work they had Santa for the residents. Their were photos, dogs, gifts, all that wonderful holiday stuff. That night, when I got home, I played monopoly with family. That is one of my favorite things to do with people I love. <3

Thursday:

Went to work, then came back to my parents’ house. I started to get a bit homesick. I was really cranky and just wanted to be left alone.

Friday - After work, caught my train home, and was happily knitting on the train.

Now, onto the show!

Scratched:

Frogging segment:

cotton arm warmers frogged because straight needles are boring to me right now and I cant magic loop.

WIPits:

Casted on a new zebra cowl for my friend for xmas.

WhorlWind:

Sunset is near gone.

FOs:

First Zebra cowl completed. 

Cued up:

Looking forward:

Felicity Hat

free pattern 

Happy Holidays!!

Chasing Spindles Podcast 4 - Where Have You Been?!

Chasing Spindles Episode 4 - Where Have You Been?!





In this weeks episode:

Show notes:

Chasing Spindles: My Life Being Crappy At Everything Crafty
Episode #4
Where Have You Been?

Intro:
It's been 7 months since I did a show and there is LOTS of new stuff to tell you about!! A new house, a new job, and a new computer are just some of the things I covered in the intro to the show.
I also talk about the reasons there has been no show for so long.  Things have done a REAL 180 since last show. If you want to skip the update starts the show at: 13:20.

Craft That WIP
For my works in progress this week, I have lots to show you because I've been a knit whore :) Plus I’ve caught a bit of Cast-onitis.

1. Arm Warmers
     •Crem de la Crem
     •Worsted weight
     •Combed cotton yarn
     •No colourway
     •Needles: size 8 straight
     •Brand: unknown from grandma's stash
     •Garter stitch
     •No pattern
2. Zebra Cowl
     •Lion's brand yarn
     •Can't find the ball band will update when I do :)
     •Worsted weight
     •Needles are size 6 circular
     •brand: unknown from grandma's stash
     •No pattern.
3. Ribbed hat
     •Just casted it on.
     •Yarn from grandma's stash
     •May have to overdye it
     •More info next week!
LESSONS LEARNED :)
When ribbing, bind off ribbed!!!
4. My first hat
     •Paton's Classic wool
     •Worsted weight
     •Wool yarn
     •Needles size 8 circulars
     •Brand: Boye
     •Messed up the bind off.

Whorlwind:
This week, I have lots of spinning to show you! Some is stuff I've been working on for quite a while, but I also have some new stuff as well. I have had my passion for spinning renewed indeed.

1. The dreaded Naked Merino:
     •19.5 microns 6ozs
     •3rd cop
     •Spinning a fine single thus far.
     •Getting about a fingering weight
     •Spun on bottom whorl drop spindle
2. Sunset On Gelfrey by Knitter's Nightmare:
     •100% Wool
     •2ozs
     •About half way done
     •It's coming out finer than I wanted it to.
     •Getting a near sock weight.
     •Spun on top whorl drop spindle

Stashy Stashy:
I have some awesome new acquisitions to show you. I have gotten my hands on lots of colorful goodies which I cannot wait to work with.

1.  A Night At The Genetic Opera by Knitter's Nightmare:
     •100% superwash Merino
     •4ozs
     •www.knittersnightmare.com
2. The Promise by Sockbunny Studios:
     •80% superwash BFL 20% nylon
     •400 Yards 2ply
     •On her miracle sock base
3. Erin Colorway by Maine Wool Yarn & Fiber:
     •%100 wool
     •4ozs
     •Kept on calling it mainewoolyarns, but it was wrong.
     •www.mainewoodsyarn.com/

I Made This:
1. Merino Yarn
     •first two cops of merino made absolutely fabu yarn!!
     •about 100 yards of yarn
     •This yarn came out beautifully balanced
     •Epic pass!

 Cueing it up!:
1. First pattern
     •I am ready to do my first pattern so if you have any ideas, post them in the group at ravelry.com               under the “My first pattern” thread.
2. Things to come
     •Also I talk about the natural dye along and maybe a future contest in the months to come!

Thank You!
I just wanted to say thank you to the people who have been so supportive throughout the life of the show!
Renecia
Christina
ChaoticHooker

Exit Strategy:
1. Find me as Spinpixy on:
     •Instagram
     •Ravelry
     •Plurk
     •Facebook
2. You can find the show at:
     •chasingspindles.blogsopt.com
     •www.youtube.com/chasingspindles
3. Get interactive with the show:
     •www.facebook.com/chasingspindles
     •http://www.ravelry.com/groups/chasing-spindles

Photo update:
Pictures from the past 7 months including a fire I TOTALLY forgot to tell you all about.
Music:
Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap