Wednesday, November 11, 2015

New Blog

I will be hosting my show notes at teahouseknits.wordpress.com from now on. I hope you like it better as well.

Friday, September 25, 2015

Episode 17



Finished Objects
Viajante by Martina Behm using Malabrigo Lace in the Damask colorway on US size 4, 3.5mm Hiyahiya interchangeables. I am making it for the Yarnaics colors of fall KAL

Current Projects:
3 Color Cashmere Cowl using Stroll Fingering in the Dove Heather, Jack Rabbit Heather, and wonderland heather on size US size 3. I also mentioned the Noble Cowl and Argyle lace hat for my daughter.

Olinda by Georgie Hallam using Cascade 220 in the Pacific colorway using US 4

True by Joji Locatelli using Madelinetosh Vintage in the Smokestack Colorway using US size 6 and 8 needles.

Test knit for Hanna Maciejewsha using Sun Valley Fiber MCN Fingering

Stash Acquistions
Yarnbox Luxe Club
Fiberista Club

Informal Sew along. No prizes, just fun. Chat here. 

Sweater KAL from Sept 1st to Nov 15th

Congratulations to the Light KAL FO prize winners: Skeena4, bubbysmom77 and ameva

Congratulation to the winner for light KAL chat prize: reginaplove



Tea House Knits Etsy shop is now open! Here is the link:

Friday, September 11, 2015

Episode 16

Tea
Mao Feng Documentary in Chinese
CCTV 9 Documentary Channel in Chinese

Finished Objects
Vanilla Socks knit in 
Shawl test knit for Maria Montzka of the Stitched in Sweden podcast

Viajante by Martina Behm using Malabrigo Lace in the Damask colorway on US size 4, 3.5mm Hiyahiya interchangeables. I am making it for the Yarnaics colors of fall KAL

Gretchen by Drops Design using Cascade 220 sport using US size 2 and 3 needles

Current Projects:
Vanilla socks for my daughter, 44sts in the round. 

Olinda by Georgie Hallam using Cascade 220 in the Pacific colorway using US 4

3 Color Cashmere Cowl using Stroll Fingering in the Dove Heather, Jack Rabbit Heather, and wonderland heather on size US size 3. I also mentioned the Noble Cowl and Argyle lace hat for my daughter.

True by Joji Locatelli using Madelinetosh Vintage in the Smokestack Colorway using US size 6 and 8 needles.

Test knit for Hanna Maciejewsha using Sun Valley Fiber MCN Fingering

Informal Sew along. No prizes, just fun. Chat here. 

Sweater KAL from Sept 1st to Nov 15th

Congratulations to the Light KAL FO prize winners: Skeena4, bubbysmom77 and ameva

Congratulation to the winner for light KAL chat prize: reginaplove


Tea House Knits Etsy shop is now open! Here is the link:

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Episode 15



Tea
Mao Feng

Finished Objects
Shawl test knit for Maria Montzka of the Stitched in Sweden podcast

Handbreak by Kay Jones using US 4, 3.5mm with Yoth Yarn Big Sister in the Wild Rice colorway. 

Current Projects:
Viajante by Martina Behm using Malabrigo Lace in the Damask colorway on US size 4, 3.5mm Hiyahiya interchangeables. I am making it for the Yarnaics colors of fall KAL

Gretchen by Drops Design using Cascade 220 sport using US size 2 and 3 needles

Olinda by Georgie Hallam using Cascade 220 in the Pacific colorway using US 4

Tea House Knits Etsy shop is now open! Here is the link:

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Episode 14



Finished Objects
Golf Club covers using various worsted weight leftover yarns on US size 6 and 7

Regatte Tee by Olga Casey using Shibui Lace in the Camel and Graphite colorway on US 3, 3.25 Karbonz. I am making it for the Yarnbox sweater KAL

Current Projects:
Viajante by Martina Behm using Malabrigo Lace in the Damask colorway on US size 4, 3.5mm Hiyahiya interchangeables. I am making it for the Yarnaics colors of fall KAL

134-42 Moon Socks by Drops Design using over dyed cascade 220 held double using US size 9

Gretchen by Drops Design using Cascade 220 sport using US size 2 and 3 needles

Handbreak by Kay Jones using US 4, 3.5mm with Yoth Yarn Big Sister in the Wild Rice colorway. I am knitting it for the Bakery Bears Brit Along. 

Vanilla sock using Regia Design Line Kaffe Fassett using US 1

Test Knit for Maria of the Stitched in Sweden Podcast using Madelinetosh Tosh Lace in the Composition Book Grey colorway

Acquistions
Yarnbox July shipment Pepperberry Knits 100% Cashmere 
Fiberista Club
Vogue Knitting Early Fall 2015
Sew many Dresses Sew little time

Tea
Early uses for tea in China

Sunday, July 26, 2015

Episode 13



Finished Objects
Barton Cottage Shrug by Kristi Schueler using Madelinetosh Tosh Lace in the Composition Book Gray color way, US size 2, 2.5mm Knitters Pride Karbonz. 

Current Projects:
Golf Club covers using various worsted weight leftover yarns on US size 6 and 7

Viajante by Martina Behm using Malabrigo Lace in the Damask colorway on US size 4, 3.5mm Hiyahiya interchangeables. I am making it for the Yarnaics colors of fall KAL

Bonny by Tincanknits using rayon/cotton lace yarn on US size 1.5, 2.5mm Addi Sock Rockets

Regatte Tee by Olga Casey using Shibui Lace in the Camel and Graphite colorway on US 3, 3.25 Karbonz. I am making it for the Yarnbox sweater KAL

134-42 Moon Socks by Drops Design using over dyed cascade 220 held double using US size 9

Handbreak by Kay Jones using US 4, 3.5mm with Yoth Yarn Big Sister in the Wild Rice colorway. I am knitting it for the Bakery Bears Brit Along. 

Sewing Projects
Sewing the Perfect Knit class on Craftsy. 

Acquistions
Knitpicks Felici and Lindy Chain

Tea
Bi Lou Chun 


Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Episode 12


Finished Objects
Buttercup by Heidi Kirrmaier using US 3, 3.25mm  Karbonz with Elsabeth Lavold Hempathy in the Snow Shadow colorway. 

Laneway by Veera Valimaki using US 3, 3.25 mm needle with Knitpicks Stroll in the Basalt Heather and the Dove Heather. 

Current Projects:

Barton Cottage Shrug by Kristi Schueler using Madelinetosh Tosh Lace in the Composition Book Gray color way, US size 1, 2.5mm Knitters Pride Karbonz. 

Viajante by Martina Behm using Malabrigo Lace in the Damask colorway on US size 4, 3.5mm Hiyahiya interchangeables.

Bonny by Tincanknits using rayon/cotton lace yarn on US size 1.5, 2.5mm Addi Sock Rockets

Golf Club covers using various worsted weight leftover yarns on US size 6 and 7

Socks for my dad, 68 sts in the round with contrast toe, heel and cuff using Knitpicks Stroll in the Barnyard Red colorway. The main sock is knit with Regia 4 ply. 

Handbreak by Kay Jones using US 4, 3.5mm with Yoth Yarn Big Sister in the Wild Rice colorway

Sewing Projects
Car Seat Cover
Aviatrix hat
Skirt pants in stretch cotton. Sorry i can't find a link for it. 

Tea
Bi Lou Chun 

Winner for the Light KAL Chat for May and June is Shing. Congratulations!