Episode 50 – Fancy Cups

February 28, 2018March 7, 2018 Northern Knits PodcastLeave a comment

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What’s In Our Cup

We have Moody Manitoba from Sweet Life Tea and Coffee.

Cool Threads

Jocelyn has been wearing her Cat Hat, the Thrummed Mittens from Diana, the Coffee Shop Shawl, the Feyre Shawl, Diana’s January Socks, and her own January Socks.

Diana has been wearing the Bloomsbury Mitts, the Rainbowside Shawl, and the Textured Triangle Shawl.

Woolly Workings

Jocelyn has been working on the Tracie Shawl by Joji Locatelli out of Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts 70% Superwash Merino 20% Cashmere 10% Nylon Fingering Sock in Get Off My Lawn and Hearthside, the Feyre by Shannon Cook out of 100% alpaca 4-ply yarn from Hannigan’s Alpaca Range in Colonsay, SK, and her February Socks out of a Caron Big Cake.

Diana has been working on her February Socks, which are vanilla toe-up with a fish lips kiss heel out of Online Supersocke.

The sock pattern Diana couldn’t remember the name of: Non-Euclidean

Yarn on the Go

Diana went to an Ice Castle. Jocelyn went shopping for pet stuff.

Spinning Yarns

Jocelyn has continued working with her Wild Wind Naturals fibre on an Ashford drop spindle.

Sew Little Time

Jocelyn is organizing her sewing room.

Wool Gathering

CozyUp WithTheStitchinSisters Podcast

Heart on My Sleeve

Events

Eh! Canadian Pillow KAL – December 1-February 28. Hosted by the Fiber Friends and Codependent Knitters, along with My Two Tips and Four Boys and an NL Girl, we are knitting a single or double-sided pillow (or a whole afghan!) using blocks from the A Canadian Afghan, eh! e-book.

Podcast-iversary KAL – January 1-March 31. Knit something by Shannon Cook. Use #happypodnkp2018 on Instagram so we can see your stuff! Use #veryshannon so Shannon Cook can see your stuff!

Year of the Sock? – January 1-December 31. Northern Knits Podcast KAL! Knit 1 pair of socks every month in 2018. Don’t forget to post your finished socks in the monthly FO thread on our Ravelry Group. Use #yearofthesock? on Instagram.

Ravellenics – During the Olympics, February 9-25.

Stash Dash – Summer. Hosted by Laura from TheKnitGirlls

Manitoba Fibre Festival – September 14-15

Knit City – September 29-30 2018 in Vancouver, BC (Jocelyn only)

Review

This week we reviewed a library book, Knitting Everyday Finery: Practical Designs for Dressing Up in Little Ways by Mel Clark.

You can find us on Ravelry, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube as Northern Knits Podcast. Our blog with all our show notes is at northernknitspodcast.com. You can also email us at northernknitspodcastATgmailDOTcom.

Jocelyn can be found on Ravelry as amberdragun, where all her other social media is linked.

Diana can be found on Instagram as firewaterandfiber and on Ravelry as wool-rat. She is on Twitter as @artemis_134.

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Episode 49 – The Four Dimensions of Honeydew Melons

February 24, 2018 Northern Knits PodcastLeave a comment

What’s in Our Cup

Diana had a Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha, now she has water. Jocelyn has a Starbucks Vanilla Latte with extra vanilla and coconut milk.

Cool Threads

Diana has been wearing the Lindsay Slouch, Sockhead slouch and matching socks, the Textured Triangle Shawl, Bloomsbury Mitts, Wonder Woman Wrap, and Cat Hat from Jocelyn.

Jocelyn has been wearing Diana’s January Socks, the Coffee Shop Shawl, the Thrummed Mittens from Diana, and her Cat Hat.

Woolly Workings

Jocelyn finished her Feyre by Shannon Cook out of 100% alpaca 4-ply yarn from Hannigan’s Alpaca Range in Colonsay, SK. She worked on the Tr acie Shawl byJoji Locatelli out of Ancient Arts Yarn in Get Off My Lawn and Hearthside, and her February Socks out of a Caron Big Cake, and she finished another Grandmother’s Favorite Dishclothe out of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in Salt and Pepper.

Diana worked on her February Socks, which are vanilla toe-up with a fish lips kiss heel out of Online Supersocke.

Grocery Girls Podcast

Dragon Fibre Bags

Yarn on the Go

Diana went to her work D&D group. Jocelyn is doing school online. There was yet more D&D at Jocelyn’s.

Fibre Flubs

Diana messed up half a row of ribbing on her February Socks.

CozyUp WithTheStitchinSisters Podcast

Critcal Role

Events

Podcast-iversary KAL – January 1-March 31. Knit something by Shannon Cook. Use #happypodnkp2018 on Instagram so we can see your stuff! Use #veryshannon so Shannon Cook can see your stuff!

Ravellenics – During the Olympics, February 9-25.

Stash Dash – Summer. Hosted by Laura from TheKnitGirlls

Manitoba Fibre Festival – September 14-15

Knit City – September 29-30 2018 in Vancouver, BC (Jocelyn only)

Review

This week we reviewed a library book, Classic Elite Quick Knits: 100 Fabulous Patterns for Wraps, Socks, Hats, and More

You can find us on Ravelry, Instagram, Facebook as Northern Knits Podcast. Our blog with all our show notes is at northernknitspodcast.com. You can also email us at northernknitspodcastATgmailDOTcom.

Jocelyn can be found on Ravelry as amberdragun, where all her other social media is linked.

Diana can be found on Instagram as firewaterandfiber and on Ravelry as wool-rat. She is on Twitter as @artemis_134.

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Episode 47 – Merry Unbirthday

February 12, 2018February 12, 2018 Northern Knits PodcastLeave a comment

We’re on YouTube!

What’s In Our Cup

Diana has Stash Cinnamon Apple tea.

Jocelyn has Tetley Soothe Ginger Mint tea.

Cool Threads

Jocelyn has been wearing the Coffee Shop Shawl, the Thrummed Mittens from Diana, the Boneyard Shawl,

Diana’s Bloomsbury Mitts and Wonder Woman Wrap live at work. She has also been wearing the Lindsay Slouch, Sockhead slouch, and the Rainbowside Shawl.

Woolly Workings

Jocelyn added a single crochet edging to the already finished Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West out of Bernat Premium in white and burgundy. She also worked on a pair of toe-up socks out of Dye for Ewe‘s My Kind of Holiday Baking, the finised sock of which Phedre the kitten has run off with and hidden, and the My Sisters Shawl by Cozy Up Designs out of Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in Antigua and Paula.

Diana finished her Hermione’s FLKH Socks out of S.R. Kertzer On Your Toes 4 Ply with Aloe Vera in ON223801 for the January leg of #yearofthesock? and gifted them to Jocelyn. She worked on her February Socks, which are vanilla toe-up with a fish lips kiss heel, the Rivers Wrap by Shannon Cook out of Cascade 220 in Natural, Burgundy, Green, Camel, Vashon Island Heather,

Dragon Fibre Bags

Erin Lane Bags

Majestic Needles

Yarn on the Go

Jocelyn took her sock to the library, out for lunch, and to The Forks.

Diana got a great deal of knitting done during training at work.

We both went to Knit Club and Red’s place. Diana brought yarn so everyone can start making flowers for her wedding. She also accepted Reds’ challenge to knit one row on her Wedding Shawl for every flower that Knit Club makes.

Fibre Flubs

Diana accidentally ripped a needle out of her sock. On a pattern row. Not a rest row.

Spinning Yarns

Jocelyn has continued working with her Wild Wind Naturals fibre on an Ashford drop spindle.

Wool Gathering

Grocery Girls Podcast

Events

Podcast-iversary KAL – January 1-March 31. Knit something by Shannon Cook. Use #happypodnkp2018 on Instagram so we can see your stuff! Use #veryshannon so Shannon Cook can see your stuff!

Ravellenics – During the Olympics, February 9-25.

Stash Dash – Summer. Hosted by Laura from TheKnitGirlls

Manitoba Fibre Festival – September 14-15

Knit City – September 29-30 2018 in Vancouver, BC (Jocelyn only)

Review

This week we reviewed Diana’s book, AmiguruME: Make Cute Crochet People by Allison Hoffman.

Diana’s brother and doll

Leo from Titanic

You can find us on Ravelry, Instagram, Facebook as Northern Knits Podcast. Our blog with all our show notes is at northernknitspodcast.com. You can also email us at northernknitspodcastATgmailDOTcom.

Jocelyn can be found on Ravelry as amberdragun, where all her other social media is linked.

Diana can be found on Instagram as firewaterandfiber and on Ravelry as wool-rat. She is on Twitter as @artemis_134.

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Episode 46 – A La Brisk

February 3, 2018 Northern Knits PodcastLeave a comment

What’s In Our Cup

Jocelyn is drinking Starbucks Blonde Espresso. Diana is drinking Second Cup Eggnog Spice coffee.

Cool Threads

Jocelyn has been wearing the Coffee Shop Shawl, Cowl With No Name, and Cat Hat.

Diana’s Bloomsbury Mitts and Wonder Woman Wrap live at work. She has also been wearing the Lindsay Slouch, Sockhead slouch, and the Rainbowside Shawl.

Woolly Workings

Jocelyn has been working on the My Sisters Shawl by Cozy Up Designs out of Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in Antigua and Paula, and Noble Ruby Designs in Swallowtail, and a pair of toe-up socks out of Dye for Ewe‘s My Kind of Holiday Baking.

Diana has finished the first sock in a pair of Hermione’s FLKH Socks out of S.R. Kertzer On Your Toes 4 Ply with Aloe Vera in ON223801, and worked on the Rivers Wrap by Shannon Cook out of Cascade 220 in Natural, Burgundy, Green, Camel, Vashon Island Heather.

Yarn on the Go

Diana is very in love with her job, and the atrium is a great place to take pictures of knitting. She also did some knitting at a family dinner.

Jocelyn went all over the place for errands etc., and still accomplished some knitting.

Fibre Flubs

Jocelyn is having so many problems with her My Sisters Shawl. The universe does not want her to finish it.

Diana accidentally made the first of the Hermione’s FLKH Socks a little too big, so now they’re a present for Jocelyn.

Spinning Yarns

Jocelyn continues to train her kitten not to eat her fibre.

Wild Wind Naturals

Events

My Sisters Shawl MKAL – January 1-February 7 (Jocelyn only) hosted by the CozyUp WithTheStitchinSisters Podcast

Podcast-iversary KAL – January 1-March 31. Knit something by Shannon Cook. Use #happypodnkp2018 on Instagram so we can see your stuff! Use #veryshannon so Shannon Cook can see your stuff!

#whatchaknittinkittenkal – Ends February 28. Hosted by WTF Knitting! Podcast and Honey Bee Knits Podcast

Ravellenics – During the Olympics, February 9-25.

Stash Dash – Summer. Hosted by Laura from TheKnitGirlls

Manitoba Fibre Festival – September 14-15

Knit City – September 29-30 2018 in Vancouver, BC (Jocelyn only)

365 Days of Granny Squares

Zadie Sweater

Starting Point Shawl

Speckle and Pop! Shawl

Our crazy friend is making these socks

Review

This week we reviewed Jocelyn’s copy of Interweave Crochet Winter 2018.

You can find us on Ravelry, Instagram, Facebook (page) (group), and Pintrest as Northern Knits Podcast. Our blog with all our show notes is at northernknitspodcast.com. You can also email us at northernknitspodcastATgmailDOTcom.

Jocelyn can be found on Ravelry as amberdragun, where all her other social media is linked.

Diana can be found on Instagram as firewaterandfiber and on Ravelry as wool-rat. She is on Twitter as @artemis_134.

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Episode 45 – Phedre Helps

January 27, 2018January 27, 2018 Northern Knits PodcastLeave a comment

What’s In Our Cup

Jocelyn is drinking Tetley Warmth Cinnamon Spice.

Diana is drinking Twinings Peppermint and Creamy Vanilla.

Cool Threads

Jocelyn has been wearing the Coffee Shop Shawl, Find Your Fade Shawl, and Cat Hat.

Diana’s Bloomsbury Mitts and Wonder Woman Wrap have found a permanent home at her new job. She has also been wearing the Lindsay Slouch, Sockhead slouch, her socks, the Rainbowside Shawl, and her Cat Hat from Jocelyn.

Woolly Workings

Diana has been working on Hermione’s FLKH Socks out of S.R. Kertzer On Your Toes 4 Ply with Aloe Vera in ON223801, the Rivers Wrap by Shannon Cook out of Cascade 220 in Natural, Burgundy, Green, Camel, Vashon Island Heather, and the Eyeball Shawl by Stephen West out of Diamond Luxury Tradition Sock in (black?), Malabrigo Mechita in Diana, and Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Natural, and her Wedding Shawl (Evenstar Shawl) by Susan Pandorf out of laceweight undyed lamb’s wool.

Jocelyn has been working on a pair of toe-up socks out of Dye for Ewe‘s My Kind of Holiday Baking, the Autumn Moon Wrap by Jayda InStitches out of Red Heart Super Saver, the Feyre by Shannon Cook out of 100% alpaca 4-ply yarn from Hannigan’s Alpaca Range in Colonsay, SK, and the My Sisters Shawl by Cozy Up Designs out of Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in Antigua and Paula, and Noble Ruby Designs in Swallowtail.

Jocelyn finished the Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West out of Bernat Premium in white and burgundy.

Yarn on the Go

We played Dungeons and Dragons. Diana joined another group at work.

We went to the Norwood Naughty Knitters’ Fibre Frolic and things were purchased.

Sugar Coates

Little Wing Odd Birds

Angels: A Knitter’s Dozen by Gerdine Strong -> our review

Wool Gathering

Should we move to YouTube? Let us know!

Events

My Sister’s Shawl MKAL – January 1-February 5 (Jocelyn only) hosted by the CozyUp WithTheStitchinSisters Podcast

Podcast-iversary KAL – January 1-March 31. Knit something by Shannon Cook. Use #happypodnkp2018 on Instagram so we can see your stuff! Use #veryshannon so Shannon Cook can see your stuff!

Year of the Sock? – January 1-December 31. Northern Knits Podcast KAL! Knit 1 pair of socks every month in 2018. #yearofthesock? on Instagram

#whatchaknittinkittenkal – Dates? Hosted by WTF Knitting! Podcast and Honey Bee Knits Podcast

Review

This week, we reviewed a library book, Crobots: 20 Amigurumi Robots to Make by Nelly Pailloux.

Maid Sama

Jocelyn can be found on Ravelry as amberdragun, where all her other social media is linked.

Diana can be found on Instagram as firewaterandfiber and on Ravelry as wool-rat. She is on Twitter as @artemis_134.

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Episode 44 – Sassy Knickers

January 20, 2018 Northern Knits PodcastLeave a comment

What’s In Our Cup

Jocelyn is drinking Twinings Goodnight Blend.

Diana is drinking Bree Riesling.

Cool Threads

Cloud 9 Fiberworks

Jocelyn has been wearing her Cat Hat, and Cowl with No Name (no pattern, out of Bernat Blanket).

Diana has been wearing her Sockhead slouch, Lindsay Slouch, Textured Triangle Shawl, Bloomsbury Mitts, and Wonder Woman Wrap.

Phedre the kitten wore the Coffee Shop Shawl.

Woolly Workings

Jocelyn worked on the My Sisters Shawl by Cozy Up Designs out of Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in Antigua and Paula, a pair of toe-up socks out of Dye for Ewe‘s My Kind of Holiday Baking, the Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West out of Bernat Premium in white and burgundy, and the Feyre by Shannon Cook out of 100% alpaca 4-ply yarn from Hannigan’s Alpaca Range in Colonsay, SK.

Diana has been working on Hermione’s FLKH Socks out of S.R. Kertzer On Your Toes 4 Ply with Aloe Vera in ON223801, and the Eyeball Shawl by Stephen West out of Diamond Luxury Tradition Sock in (black?), Malabrigo Mechita in Diana, and Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Natural.

Yarn on the Go

Diana took her yarn to work, to the airport, and to a three year old’s birthday party.

Fibre Flubs

Jocelyn was working on clue 2 of the My Sisters Shawl MKAL but lost it to an exited puppy tail. She also lost a dpn (and the toe of her sock again) to an exited child and kitten.

Wool Gathering

Jodi Shawl

Tracie Shawl

Grocery Girls Podcast

Ancient Arts Yarn – Get Off My Lawn, Hearthside

National Parks Yarn – Thousand Islands, Ontario

Events

My Sister’s Shawl MKAL – January 1-February 5 (Jocelyn only) hosted by the CozyUp WithTheStitchinSisters Podcast

Podcast-iversary KAL – January 1-March 31. Knit something by Shannon Cook. Use #happypodnkp2018 on Instagram so we can see your stuff! Use #veryshannon so Shannon Cook can see your stuff!

Year of the Sock? – January 1-December 31. Northern Knits Podcast KAL! Knit 1 pair of socks every month in 2018. #yearofthesock? on Instagram

#whatchaknittinkittenkal – Dates? Hosted by WTF Knitting! Podcast and Honey Bee Knits Podcast

Norwood Naughty Knitters Fibre Frolic – January 21 1pm – 4pm at the Norwood Community Center in Winnipeg, MB.

Review

This week we reviewed a library book, Austentatious Crochet: 36 Contemporary Designs from the World of Jane Austen by Melissa Horozewski.

Jocelyn can be found on Ravelry as amberdragun, where all her other social media is linked.

Diana can be found on Instagram as firewaterandfiber and on Ravelry as wool-rat. She is on Twitter as @artemis_134.

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Episode 43 – Gremlins Ate This Episode

January 14, 2018 Northern Knits PodcastLeave a comment

What’s In Our Cup

Jocelyn is drinking Twinings Pure Peppermint Tea.

Diana is drinking Fireside Chat from Sweet Life Tea and Coffee.

Cool Threads

Diana has been wearing her Textured Triangle Shawl, Bloomsbury Mitts, Cat Hat from Jocelyn, and her socks.

Jocelyn has been wearing her Coffee Shop Shawl, Find Your Fade Shawl, Thrummed Mittens from Diana, and her Cat Hat.

Phedre the kitten has firmly claimed Jocelyn’s regular Textured Triangle Shawl.

Woolly Workings

Jocelyn is working on a pair of toe-up socks out of Dye for Ewe‘s My Kind of Holiday Baking, the Autumn Moon Wrap by Jayda InStitches out of Red Heart Super Saver, My Sisters Shawl by Cozy Up Designs out of Manos Del Uruguay Alegria in Antigua and Paula, and Noble Ruby Designs stellina base in Swallowtail, the Feyre by Shannon Cook out of 100% alpaca 4-ply yarn from Hannigan’s Alpaca Range in Colonsay, SK, the Eh! Pillow by GC Designs out of Estelle Worsted in charcoal grey and cranberry red, and the Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West out of Bernat Premium in white and burgundy.

Lost Souls Skull Shawl

Speckle and Pop!

WTF Knitting! Podcast and #whatchaknittinkittenkal

Honey Bee Knits Podcast

Diana is working on Hermione’s FLKH Socks out of S.R. Kertzer On Your Toes 4 Ply with Aloe Vera in ON223801, the House Colours Throw by Catherine J. Watson out of Lionbrand Heartland in 153 Black canyon, 98 Acadia, 158 Yellowstone, and 113 Redwood, the Rivers Wrap by Shannon Cook out of Cascade 220 in Natural, Burgundy, Green, Camel, Vashon Island Heather, and the Eh! Pillow by GC Designs out of Cascade 220 Superwash Merino in 1 Cream and 29 Red.

Yarn on the Go

Diana bought some white and black yarn to go with her stashed Malabrigo Mechita in Diana to make the Eyeball Shawl. She also got a teacup printed project bag from Dragon Fibre Bags. She also also got beads for her Wedding Shawl.

Jocelyn got some Borgo de Pazzi Stout.

Fibre Flubs

Diana can’t do basic math or simple stitch patterns on her sock. Also, she managed to break her glasses by sneezing.

Jocelyn lost a dpn out of her sock and had to pick up lots of stitches.

Sew Little Time

Jocelyn is making a heavy duty winter coat for herself. She also got through a bunch of mending.

Wool Gathering

Jodi Shawl

Tracie Shawl

Grocery Girls Podcast

Ancient Arts Yarn – Get Off My Lawn, Hearthside

National Parks Yarn – Thousand Islands, Ontario

Events

My Sister’s Shawl MKAL – January 1-February 5 (Jocelyn only) hosted by the CozyUp WithTheStitchinSisters Podcast

Podcast-iversary KAL – January 1-March 31. Knit something by Shannon Cook. Use #happypodnkp2018 on Instagram so we can see your stuff! Use #veryshannon so Shannon Cook can see your stuff!

Year of the Sock? – January 1-December 31. Northern Knits Podcast KAL! Knit 1 pair of socks every month in 2018. #yearofthesock? on Instagram

#whatchaknittinkittenkal – Dates? Hosted by WTF Knitting! Podcast and Honey Bee Knits Podcast

Review

This week we reviewed a library book, Graphic Knits: 20 Designs in Bold, Beautiful Color by Alexis Winslow. At least, up until the gremlins ate the rest of the episode.

Jocelyn can be found on Ravelry as amberdragun, where all her other social media is linked.

Diana can be found on Instagram as firewaterandfiber and on Ravelry as wool-rat. She is on Twitter as @artemis_134.

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Episode 42 – Siren Call

January 7, 2018 Northern Knits PodcastLeave a comment

What’s in Our Cup

We are drinking Mixtape from Dogwood Coffee Co. which Diana got as a Christmas present.

Cool Threads

Diana has been wearing her Wonder Woman Wrap, alpaca cowl, Bloomsbury Mitts, Textured Triangle Shawl, and Cat Hat from Jocelyn.

Jocelyn has been wearing a basic cowl (no pattern), and her Cat Hat, XL Textured Triangle Shawl, and regular Textured Triangle Shawl.

Woolly Workings

Diana washed and gifted the Thrummed Mittens for Knit Club based on the Lightning Fast Mittens by Hill Vintage and Knits out of Borgo de’ Pazzi Paco in Camel and Grey, finished and gifted the UFO Thrummed Mittens out of bulky alpaca yarn from Penny Lee Alpacas, finally added the pom pom to the Really Warm Hat by Melissa LaBarre out of Cascade Yarns Lana Grande in 6040 Charcoal, finished the Bloomsbury Mitts by Uma Padu from Love of Knitting, Fall 2017 out of Allison Barnes Yarn Merino Worsted in Resillience, and finished the Textured Triangle Shawl by Diane Moyer out of Red Heart Soft Classic in Dark Leaf and Wheat.

She worked on the House Colours Throw by Catherine J. Watson out of Lionbrand Heartland in 153 Black canyon, 98 Acadia, 158 Yellowstone, and 113 Redwood, the Eh! Pillow by GC Designs out of Cascade 220 Superwash Merino in 1 Cream and 29 Red, Hermione’s FLKH Socks out of S.R. Kertzer On Your Toes 4 Ply with Aloe Vera in ON223801, and the Rivers Wrap by Shannon Cook out of Cascade 220 in Natural, Burgundy, Green, Camel, Vashon Island Heather.

Jocelyn has finished 365 Days of Granny Squares by YarnUtopia out of Red Heart Soft Classic.

She worked on the Zadie Sweater by Mercedes Tarasovich out of Cloudborn Highland Worsted in Slate Heather, more Grandmother’s Favorite Dishclothes out of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in Salt and Pepper, her mom’s Dragon’s Rest Shawl by Abigail Phelps out of Bernat Premium in grey, the Eh! Pillow by GC Designs out of Estelle Worsted in charcoal grey and cranberry red, a pair of toe-up socks out of Dye for Ewe‘s My Kind of Holiday Baking, and the Feyre by Shannon Cook out of 100% alpaca 4-ply yarn from Hannigan’s Alpaca Range in Colonsay, SK.

Vanilla is the New Black

Vanilla Reversed

Kushiel’s Dart by Jacqueline Carey

Yarn on the Go

Christmas happened. A lot of it. And there was much knitting.

55 Christmas Balls to Knit by Arne & Carlos

Jacob’s Trading

Fibre Flubs

Diana dropped an edge stitch on her Eh! pillow and ended up ripping out the whole thing.

Spinning Yarns

Jocelyn did some spinning on Diana’s Electric Eel Wheel 5 from Dreaming Robots with the help of Miss D from craft club.

Sew Little Time

Jocelyn worked through some mending.

Wool Gathering

We make some yarn resolutions.

Events

My Sister’s Shawl MKAL – January 1-February 5 (Jocelyn only)

Podcast-iversary KAL – January 1-March 31. Knit something by Shannon Cook. #happypodnkp2018

Year of the Sock? – January 1-December 31. Northern Knits Podcast KAL! Knit 1 pair of socks every month in 2018. #yearofthesock?

Review

This week we review a library book, Step It Up Knits: Take Your Skills to the Next Level with 25 Quick and Stylish Projects by Vickie Howell.

Jocelyn can be found on Ravelry as amberdragun, where all her other social media is linked.

Diana can be found on Instagram as firewaterandfiber and on Ravelry as wool-rat. She is on Twitter as @artemis_134.

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Episode 41 – #KnitLiveSurvey

January 1, 2018 Northern Knits PodcastLeave a comment

Non-standard episode format this time. We decided to do the #KnitLifeSurvey, and extended it to crochet, and for Jocelyn, sewing.

Stitch ‘n Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook by Debbie Stoller

Stiff by Mary Roach

Orchids and Salami by Eva Gabor

Chill crochet videos – Mikey from The Crochet Crowd

Wonder Woman Wrap

Rainbowside Shawl

Parents’ 25th Anniversary Blanket

XL Textured Triangle Shawl

Thrummed Lightning Fast Mittens

Shallows – for me and my mom

Hilori’s Magical Yarnorium

Wild Wind Naturals

Bendy Arrow Shawl

Mixtape blend from Dogwood Coffee Co.

Amsterdam Tea Room

Heartstone by Elle Katharine White

The Expanse (series) by Jame S. A. Corey

The Everything Box (series) by Richard Kadrey

Unearth

Three Cheers for Master

Kingdom Death

Mechs vs. Minions

Roll for the Galaxy

The episode where we talk about Def Con

#yearofthesock?

#happypodnkp2018

Jocelyn can be found on Ravelry as amberdragun, where all her other social media is linked.

Diana can be found on Instagram as firewaterandfiber and on Ravelry as wool-rat. She is on Twitter as @artemis_134.

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Episode 40 – Merry Merry Happy Happy

December 23, 2017 Northern Knits PodcastLeave a comment

What’s in Our Cup

Jocelyn is drinking True North Blend from Startbucks.

Diana is drinking Twinings Earl Grey Tea and Silk Sweetened Vanilla Almond Milk.

Cool Threads

Diana has been wearing her Wonder Woman Wrap.

Jocelyn has been wearing her Coffee Shop Shawl and Cat Hat. The kitty has been sleeping on the Extra Large Textured Triangle Shawl.

Woolly Workings

Diana finished all the Thrummed Mittens for Knit Club based on the Lightning Fast Mittens by Hill Vintage and Knits out of Borgo de’ Pazzi Paco in Camel and Grey, unearthed from the UFO bin an old pair of Thrummed Mittens out of bulky alpaca yarn from a local farm (ball band lost), and Bloomsbury Mitts by Uma Padu from Love of Knitting, Fall 2017 out of Allison Barnes Yarn Merino Worsted in Resillience.

Jocelyn has made more Grandmother’s Favorite Dishclothes out of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in Salt and Pepper, continued working on 365 Days of Granny Squares by YarnUtopia out of Red Heart Soft Classic, the Eh! Pillow by GC Designs out of Estelle Worsted in charcoal grey and cranberry red, the Zadie Sweater by Mercedes Tarasovich out of Cloudborn Highland Worsted in Slate Heather, a Hat!?!, her mom’s Dragon’s Rest Shawl by Abigail Phelps out of Bernat Premium in grey, and finished the first fingerless mitt of the pattern she is designing.

Mom’s Hooded Scarf

Susie Rogers’ Reading Mitts

Yarn on the Go

We worked on our knitting while we played Dungeons and Dragons.

Amano Yarns Mamacha

Manos del Uruguay Fino

Diana went to her fiance’s work Christmas party, and discussed spinning and knitting. She also went to Grandma’s house to do some baking with the 3 and 5 year olds.

Fibre Flubs

Jocelyn tried to make a hat out of some Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick, when the cable fell out of her circular needles.

Spinning Yarns

Jocelyn is attempting to train the kitty not to be interested in spinning.

Wool Gathering

The Wee Sew n Sew

A Wooden Nest

Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History

Arne & Carlos

Jodi Shawl

Tracie Shawl

Ancient Arts Get off My Lawn

Events

Grinch-along – December 1-25. Hosted by the Knitmore Girls.

Year of the Sock? – January 1-December 31. Northern Knits Podcast KAL! Knit 1 pair of socks every month in 2018.

Podcast-iversary KAL – January 1-March 31. Knit something by Shannon Cook.

My Sister’s Shawl MKAL – January 1-February 5 (Jocelyn only)

Jocelyn can be found on Ravelry as amberdragun, where all her other social media is linked.

Diana can be found on Instagram as firewaterandfiber and on Ravelry as wool-rat. She is on Twitter as @artemis_134.