Episode 149: Creative Blocking
Thursday December 12, 2019
Where to find us:
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Kelly
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What We Are Wearing:
- On the Spice Market Shawl by Melanie Berg (Angela)
- Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde & Shawl Cuff by The Cranky Sheep (Kelly)
FO’s:
- Knitspiration Hat (Angela)
- Instance by Alicia Plummer (Kelly)
WIPs :
- Cove Cardigan (Angela)
- Little Red Pullover by Knitting Expat Designs (Angela)
- Buttonbush Pullover by Heather Zoppetti (Kelly)
- Celtic Sheep Stocking by Darlene Swaim (Kelly)
- Hot Cocoa Poncho by Toni Lipsey (Kelly)
- Test Knit by Alicia Plummer (Kelly)
Simmering:
- Cranked Socks (Angela)
- Jigshawl Puzzle by Stephen West (Kelly)
- Libertas Cardigan by Shara Lambeth - Crochet (Kelly)
Upcoming Projects:
- Felix Cardigan by Amy Christoffers (Angela)
- No Frills Sweater (Angela) - might have decided on yarn
- Magical Thinking (Angela)
- Tundra Sweater (Angela) - maybe
- Georgetown by Hannah Fettig - Spinning/Knitting Project (Kelly)
- Sap Run Vest by Larisa Demos (Kelly)
- Syrup Waffle by Francesca Hughes (Kelly)
KALs:
- Warmth With Yarn K/CAL - our version of the mitten tree. We collect and donate hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, socks, and other items intended to keep the recipient warm. The local charities who benefit: Spectrum Youth Services, COTS, ANew Place.
- We will collect items beginning September 1 - November 15
- Bring items into the store or mail them to us to be entered
- We will also run a page on Ravelry for you to enter if you are donating these items locally to you.
- Vermont-along - Celebrate Vermont’s designers and yarn dyers
- Begins October 1, 2019 and runs through January 1, 2020
- Use a pattern from a Vermont Designer (bundle here) or yarn from a Vermont-based yarn dyer/farmer. Also any Patterns from the upcoming Nomadic Knits: Vermont will also count.
- Use multiple items and receive additional entries in the FO thread
- Have fun and find some new designers and yarn Dyers/farmers
Upcoming KALs:
Starting November 28, 2019 and running through the end of December 2019.
Here are the rules:
- WIPS Allowed
- Non-Knitting/Crochet items allowed
- If you participated last year, something different this year
- In this Thread, explain with your photo how the item represents the holidays for you
Scroll through last year’s thread for ideas or inspiration.
