Friday, February 28, 2014

Follow the new Blog

If you have been following this blog, I wanted to let you know that I won't be updating this blog any longer.

Please visit me over on my new blog at  www.knittingblooms.com

Tutorial: How I knit


Episode 129: I am Pollyanna



This week I share a finished object, and progress on a few of my projects. We have a couple of drawings an I talk a little about Bar Maids, the upcoming tutorials, and the Knit Your Stash Challenge for 2014.

FO's

Watch Cap - My project page

WIPS

Knit Your Stash:

Upload and post all your stash, or maybe just what you plan to complete this year. This must be done by March 31, 2014. Starting April 1, 2014 you can start posting your finished objects from stash. You must only use stash that was acquired prior to March 31, 2014 for any project you submit to this KAL.  If  you have questions please ask.

Upcoming KALS:

Charity

Halo of Hope

Tutorial

Stash Enhancement

Events

Knit-topia - March 13-23, 2014

Zombie Knitpocalypse

Apps and Games

YouTube - Beta Testing - 2x Speed

Skein
Earndit.com
Sims 3
Knit Trick
Downcast

eBay Needles - 47" Cable - 16" Cable - 32" Cable - 31" Cable

Connect to Knitting Blooms feed on Downcast: http://knittingblooms.com/feed/

Miscellaneous Stuff

Knit Companion Kick-Start - to raise money so they can make an Android version on the software.

QuiltMoxie The Podcast - Ariana - Ravelry Group

Knitting For Hire Resources:

Designers Group on Ravelry
Indy Pattern Design Resources

Storage Bobbins - Bobbins Up - Art U Wear

My Points - If you are interested in joining just send me a message with your email and I will send you an invitation.

Ravelry Group for the Podcast: Knitting Blooms

Knit-topia 2014: March 13 - 23, 2014

Prices:
Entire retreat: $320
Two Legs: $240
One Leg: $140

We currently have a few open spots for the 2014 retreat, contact me if you are interested. Please contact me for additional information, or check out the Knit-topia Website.

 

Podcast Sponsor

If you would be interested in sponsoring a future episode of the podcast please contact me for detail.

Tutorial: Learn to Knit Continental Style

EP128: Sims with Mods



In this episode I share what I have been doing the last few weeks. I quickly share all of my WIPS. There is talk of a new KAL, as well as some drawings and lots of other stuff.

FO's

WIPS

Still going - Colorwork Mittens - knit any color work mitten pattern using fingering weight yarn and post your finished object in the thread before the end of January.

Still going - Spinuary - Spin up 4 oz or more and ply it in January to enter to win some fantastic prizes.

Knit Your Stash:

Upload and post all your stash, or maybe just what you plan to complete this year. This must be done by March 31, 2014. Starting April 1, 2014 you can start posting your finished objects from stash. You must only use stash that was acquired prior to March 31, 2014 for any project you submit to this KAL.  If  you have questions please ask.

Upcoming KALS:

Charity

Halo of Hope

Tutorial

Stash Enhancement

Events

Knit-topia - March 13-23, 2014 - Spots available

Zombie Knitpocalypse

Apps and Games

YouTube - Beta Testing - 2x Speed

Skein
Earndit.com
Sims 3
Knit Trick
Downcast

eBay Needles - 47" Cable - 16" Cable - 32" Cable - 31" Cable

Connect to Knitting Blooms feed on Downcast: http://knittingblooms.com/feed/

Miscellaneous Stuff

Knit Companion Kick-Start - to raise money so they can make an Android version on the software.

QuiltMoxie The Podcast - Ariana - Ravelry Group

Knitting For Hire Resources:

Designers Group on Ravelry
Indy Pattern Design Resources

Storage Bobbins - Bobbins Up - Art U Wear

My Points - If you are interested in joining just send me a message with your email and I will send you an invitation.

Ravelry Group for the Podcast: Knitting Blooms

Knit-topia 2014: March 13 - 23, 2014

Prices:
Entire retreat: $320
Two Legs: $240
One Leg: $140

We currently have a few open spots for the 2014 retreat, contact me if you are interested. Please contact me for additional information, or check out the Knit-topia Website.

 

Podcast Sponsor

If you would be interested in sponsoring a future episode of the podcast please contact me for detail.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Episode 127 - Cold AGAIN!



In this episode I show progress on just one of my knitting projects. We talk a bit about Knit-topia and the available spots. I share my step goals for 2014. I talk about my unofficial challenge for Ravellenics. There is a book review and a drawing, and I also share the answer to how I take care of my hand knit socks.

FO's

WIPS

Colorwork Mittens - knit any color work mitten pattern using fingering weight yarn and post your finished object in the thread before the end of January.

Spinuary - Spin up 4 oz or more and ply it in January to enter to win some fantastic prizes.

Upcoming KALS:

Charity

Halo of Hope

Tutorial

Stash Enhancement

Events

Knit-topia - March 13-23, 2014 - Spots available

Zombie Knitpocalypse

Apps and Games

YouTube - Beta Testing - 2x Speed

Skein
Earndit.com
Sims 3
Knit Trick
Downcast

eBay Needles - 47" Cable - 16" Cable - 32" Cable - 31" Cable

Connect to Knitting Blooms feed on Downcast: http://knittingblooms.com/feed/

Miscellaneous Stuff

QuiltMoxie The Podcast - Ariana - Ravelry Group

Knitting For Hire Resources:

Designers Group on Ravelry
Indy Pattern Design Resources

Storage Bobbins - Bobbins Up - Art U Wear

My Points - If you are interested in joining just send me a message with your email and I will send you an invitation.

Ravelry Group for the Podcast: Knitting Blooms

Knit-topia 2014: March 13 - 23, 2014

Prices:
Entire retreat: $320
Two Legs: $240
One Leg: $140

We currently have a few open spots for the 2014 retreat, contact me if you are interested. Please contact me for additional information, or check out the Knit-topia Website.

 

Podcast Sponsor

If you would be interested in sponsoring a future episode of the podcast please contact me for detail.

Saturday, January 11, 2014

Episode 126 - Happy New Year!




In this episode I share a new crafty addiction. I also show two sudo finished objects and one other WIP. There are also some drawings. Enjoy!

FO's

Basic Socks - Cuff Down Heel Flap - My Project Page #22
Basic Socks - My Project Page #27 - In to the Whirled Socks
Basic Socks - My Project Page #28 - North Cabin Fiber Crafts
WIPS

Colorwork Mittens - knit any color work mitten pattern using fingering weight yarn and post your finished object in the thread before the end of January.

Spinuary - Spin up 4 oz or more and ply it in January to enter to win some fantastic prizes.

Upcoming KALS:

Charity

Halo of Hope

Tutorial

Stash Enhancement

Events

Knit-topia - March 13-23, 2014

Zombie Knitpocalypse

Apps and Games

YouTube - Beta Testing - 2x Speed

Skein
Earndit.com
Sims 3
Knit Trick
Downcast

eBay Needles - 47" Cable - 16" Cable - 32" Cable - 31" Cable

Connect to Knitting Blooms feed on Downcast: http://knittingblooms.com/feed/

Miscellaneous Stuff

QuiltMoxie The Podcast - Ariana - Ravelry Group

Knitting For Hire Resources:

Designers Group on Ravelry
Indy Pattern Design Resources

Angelea McGarrah Designs
$1.00 off a pattern of your choice until October 31, 2013
Coupon Code: bloom

Storage Bobbins - Bobbins Up - Art U Wear

My Points - If you are interested in joining just send me a message with your email and I will send you an invitation.

Ravelry Group for the Podcast: Knitting Blooms

Knit-topia 2014: March 13 - 23, 2014

Prices:
Entire retreat: $320
Two Legs: $240
One Leg: $140

We currently have a few open spots for the 2014 retreat, contact me if you are interested. Please contact me for additional information, or check out the Knit-topia Website.

 

Podcast Sponsor

If you would be interested in sponsoring a future episode of the podcast please contact me for detail.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Episode 125 - Prizes, Prizes, and More Prizes





 

FO's

WIPS

Spinning

North Cabin Fiber Crafts: KAL/CAL/SAL - November and December, use any fiber or yarn from this Indy Dyer and enter your finished object in the thread for a chance to wins some great prizes.

Colorwork Mittens - knit any color work mitten pattern using fingering weight yarn and post your finished object in the thread before the end of January.

Upcoming KALS:

Charity

A Little Help from my Friends - atexasyarn - 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

Halo of Hope

 

Tutorial

Stash Enhancement

k8erpillar

Events

Knit-topia - March 13-23, 2014

Zombie Knitpocalypse

Apps and Games

YouTube - Beta Testing - 2x Speed

Skein
Earndit.com
Sims 3
Knit Trick
Downcast

Connect to Knitting Blooms feed on Downcast: http://knittingblooms.com/feed/

Miscellaneous Stuff

QuiltMoxie The Podcast - Ariana - Ravelry Group

Knitting For Hire Resources:

Designers Group on Ravelry
Indy Pattern Design Resources

Angelea McGarrah Designs
$1.00 off a pattern of your choice until October 31, 2013
Coupon Code: bloom

Storage Bobbins - Bobbins Up - Art U Wear

My Points - If you are interested in joining just send me a message with your email and I will send you an invitation.

Ravelry Group for the Podcast: Knitting Blooms

 
 

Knit-topia 2014: March 13 - 23, 2014

Prices:
Entire retreat: $320
Two Legs: $240
One Leg: $140

We currently have a few open spots for the 2014 retreat, contact me if you are interested. Please contact me for additional information, or check out the Knit-topia Website.

 

Podcast Sponsor

If you would be interested in sponsoring a future episode of the podcast please contact me for detail.

Friday, December 13, 2013

Special - Starting a Podcast

Episode 124 - All about the Knitting






This week is all about the knitting

FO's

Featherweight Cardigan - My Project Page
Simply Cute Cat Toy - My Project Page
Transitioning to Winter - SocksMy Project Page
Under the wire Cowl - My Project Page
Scrubby

WIPS

Spinning

Current Knit-A-Longs


Transitioning to Winter Mystery KAL - First Clue to be released on October 29. The pattern is on sale for 50% off until the second clue is released on or about November 1st

North Cabin Fiber Crafts: KAL/CAL/SAL - November and December, use any fiber or yarn from this Indy Dyer and enter your finished object in the thread for a chance to wins some great prizes.

Upcoming KALS:

Charity

A Little Help from my Friends - atexasyarn - 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

Halo of Hope

Tutorial

Stash Enhancement

Leading Man Fiber Arts
Erin Lane Bags
eBay Needles - 47" Cable - 16" Cable - 32" Cable - 31" Cable
Dancing Dog Dyeworks
Never Enough Thyme
Into The Whirled Fiber Club
Sweaters by Hand
Knitted Fairies
Knitted Dolls

Events

Knittin' in the Mitten - November 7-10, 2013

Apps and Games

YouTube - Beta Testing - 2x Speed

Skein
Earndit.com
Sims 3
Knit Trick
Downcast

Connect to Knitting Blooms feed on Downcast: http://knittingblooms.com/feed/

Miscellaneous Stuff

QuiltMoxie The Podcast - Ariana - Ravelry Group

Knitting For Hire Resources:

Designers Group on Ravelry
Indy Pattern Design Resources

Angelea McGarrah Designs
$1.00 off a pattern of your choice until October 31, 2013
Coupon Code: bloom

Book Review: Hitch - Cooperative Press

Storage Bobbins - Bobbins Up - Art U Wear

Zombie Knitpocalypse

My Points - If you are interested in joining just send me a message with your email and I will send you an invitation.

Ravelry Group for the Podcast: Knitting Blooms

Knit-topia 2014: March 13 - 23, 2014

Prices:
Entire retreat: $320
Two Legs: $240
One Leg: $140

You can still be put on the waiting list for this retreat. You just never know if someone will have to back out at the last minute.

Please contact me for additional information, or check out the Knit-topia Website.

 

Podcast Sponsor

If you would be interested in sponsoring a future episode of the podcast please contact me for detail.

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Episode 123: KitM Fun and QulitMoxie



I talk a little about my knitting progress and about the current KALs, but most of the show is about KitM and an interview with SewQuiltMoxie. There is also a book review.

FO's

Featherweight Cardigan - My Project Page


WIPS

Spinning

Current Knit-A-Longs


Transitioning to Winter Mystery KAL - First Clue to be released on October 29. The pattern is on sale for 50% off until the second clue is released on or about November 1st

North Cabin Fiber Crafts: KAL/CAL/SAL - November and December, use any fiber or yarn from this Indy Dyer and enter your finished object in the thread for a chance to wins some great prizes.

Upcoming KALS:

Charity

A Little Help from my Friends - atexasyarn - 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this pattern go to Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network

Halo of Hope

Tutorial

Stash Enhancement

Leading Man Fiber Arts
Erin Lane Bags
eBay Needles - 47" Cable - 16" Cable - 32" Cable - 31" Cable
Dancing Dog Dyeworks
Never Enough Thyme
Into The Whirled Fiber Club
Sweaters by Hand
Knitted Fairies
Knitted Dolls

Events

Knittin' in the Mitten - November 7-10, 2013

Apps and Games

YouTube - Beta Testing - 2x Speed

Skein
Earndit.com
Sims 3
Knit Trick
Downcast

Connect to Knitting Blooms feed on Downcast: http://knittingblooms.com/feed/

Miscellaneous Stuff

QuiltMoxie The Podcast - Ariana - Ravelry Group

Knitting For Hire Resources:

Designers Group on Ravelry
Indy Pattern Design Resources

Angelea McGarrah Designs
$1.00 off a pattern of your choice until October 31, 2013
Coupon Code: bloom

Book Review: Hitch - Cooperative Press

Storage Bobbins - Bobbins Up - Art U Wear

Zombie Knitpocalypse

My Points - If you are interested in joining just send me a message with your email and I will send you an invitation.

Ravelry Group for the Podcast: Knitting Blooms

Knit-topia 2014: March 13 - 23, 2014

Prices:
Entire retreat: $320
Two Legs: $240
One Leg: $140

You can still be put on the waiting list for this retreat. You just never know if someone will have to back out at the last minute.

Please contact me for additional information, or check out the Knit-topia Website.



Podcast Sponsor

If you would be interested in sponsoring a future episode of the podcast please contact me for detail.