Episode 11

What am I wearing? 
Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu

Finished Objects

Hugs and Kisses Cardigan by Vera Sanon, using US 3, 3.23mm needle with Knitpicks Comfy Sport in the Peony colorway

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

Nasti's version of the Buttercup

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

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

Stash acquisition 
Mrs Crosby Carpet Bag in the African Grey colorway from the June Yarnbox Classic
Swans Island

Podcast mentioned
Bakery Bears
Yarniacs

Episode 10

LIGHT KAL!! come knit with us. Cast on May 1st and finish by Aug 31. more info on the ravelry group. 

Finished Objects

Whakamarie by Francoise Danoy using using US 3, 3.23mm needle with Knitpicks Comfy Sport in the Peony colorway. This is a test knit. 

Current Projects:
Hugs and Kisses Cardigan by Vera Sanon, using US 3, 3.23mm needle with Knitpicks Comfy Sport in the Peony colorway

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

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

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

Sewing Projects: 
Peacoat for my daughter 
Sewing the Perfect fit Craftsy class. 

Stash acquisition 
Shibui knits Linen from Yarnbox Luxe
Ancient Arts Fibre Craft 3 ply sock from Yarnbox classic
Mollygirl Diva from Yarnbox Sock

Tea Egg recipe
6-12 hardboiled eggs
water
3 black tea bags
1/4C of soy sauce
2 tbsp of sugar

Crack the eggs all around but do not peel. Put in a pot and add enough water cover the eggs. Add the tea, soy sauce and sugar. Boil on low for 20 to 30 minutes. Enjoy hot or cold. I like it cold better and i think it taste better when it sits in the sauce over night.

Episode 9

Finished Objects

Iraira Shawl by Aroha Knits. Knit in Malabrigo Sock in the Impressionist Sky and Ocher colorway, using size 4 needles.

Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu. Knit in Island Yarn Pagoda in the silver colorway, using size 4 needles. 

Current Projects:
Whakamarie by Francoise Danoy using using US 3, 3.23mm needle with Knitpicks Comfy Sport in the Peony colorway. This is a test knit. 

Hugs and Kisses Cardigan by Vera Sanon, using US 3, 3.23mm needle with Knitpicks Comfy Sport in the Peony colorway

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. 

Stash acquisition

Elsabeth Lavold Hempathy
Valley Yarns Superwash DK

Special topic: tube socks for kids

Tea: Dragonwell Part 2 (Longjing)

Episode 8

Finished Objects

Basic vanilla sock, cuff down using the fish lips kiss heel. I am knitting it with Knitpicks Felici in the Springmix colorway. I casted on 52 sts. 

Current Projects:
Araira Shawl by Aroha Knits. Knit in Malabrigo Sock in the Impressionist Sky and Ocher colorway, using size 4 needles.

Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu. Knit in Island Yarn Pagoda in the silver colorway, using size 4 needles. 

Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down using Knitpicks Simply Cotton Worsted in the Grey Heather colorway with US size 7, 4.5mm Hiya Hiya Sharps

Laneway by Veera Valimaki using US 3, 3.23 mm needle with Knitpicks Stroll in the Basalt Heather and the Dove Heather. 

Hugs and Kisses Cardigan by Vera Sanon, using US 3, 3.23mm needle with Knitpicks Comfy Sport in the Peony colorway

Sewing: Butterick 6126 

Stash acquisition

Yarnbox Subscriptions: Classic and Sock

Puget Sound Yarn Crawl 

1. Mad Cowl Yarn: Addi Crochet Hook in F

2. Yarn Eden: Frog Tree Llambrosia

3. Quintessential Knits: Tosh Merino Light

4. Tolt Yarn and Wool: Yoth Yarn Light Brother

5. Serial Knitters: Knitters Pride Karbonzs size 2

6. Weaving Works: Cone Yarn 

7. Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Lightweight

8. Tea Cozy: Bumblebirch

9. Bad Woman Yarn: Madelinetosh Twist Light

Tea: Dragonwell (Longjing)

Episode 7: Light KAL

Finished Objects

Cap-Sleeve Tee and Cowl by Abigail Phelps. Knit with Knitpicks Comfy Worsted in the Creme Brûlée colorway, size 7 needles. I didn't knit the cowl. 

Top Down Beret of my own design using Twill Yarn Petals. I am using US size 4, 3.5mm Chiagoo Red Lace needles

Current Projects:
Araira Shawl by Aroha Knits. Knit in Malabrigo Sock in the Impressionist Sky and Ocher colorway, using size 4 needles.

Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu. Knit in Island Yarn Pagoda in the silver colorway, using size 4 needles. 

Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down using Knitpicks Simply Cotton Worsted in the Grey Heather colorway with US size 7, 4.5mm Hiya Hiya Sharps

Laneway by Veera Valimaki using US 3, 3.23 mm needle with Knitpicks Stroll in the Basalt Heather and the Dove Heather. 

Basic vanilla sock, cuff down using the fish lips kiss heel. I am knitting it with Knitpicks Felici in the Springmix colorway. I casted on 52 sts. 

Light Kal: 
The Light Knit/Craft Along has started. Join me! I am adding prizes for the chat thread. Every 2 months I will draw one winner for a project bag made by me. The more you chat, the more chances you have to win.

Rules for the finished object prizes:

1. Start May 1st (a little earlier is fine, since i started my on April 30th by accident)
2. Finish by August 31st
3. Be a member of the Tea House Knits Group on Ravelry
4. One entry per person. If you have more than one project, please edit your original post.

Episode 6

What am I wearing
Old Romance by Joji Locatelli. Knit with Tosh Merino Light in the Mica and Antler colorway

Current Projects:

Laneway by Veera Valimaki using US 3, 3.23 mm needle with Knitpicks Stroll in the Basalt Heather and the Dove Heather. 

Barton Cottage Shrug by Kristi Schueler using Madelinetosh Tosh Lace in the Composition Book Gray color way, US size 1, 2.5mm Addi Sock Rocket needles. I went down a needle size because I didn't like the fabric that it was making. I was inspired by MaryEjacobs project. 

Leg warmers using US size 1, 2.5mm needles out of my left over Knitpicks Felici in the Splash Colorway. Cast On using  extra stretchy cast on, 48 stitches. 

Toe up sock using US size 1, 2.25mm needles out of Regia Design Line Kaffe Fasset in the snappy color way. 

Basic vanilla sock, toe up using Cascade Heritage Prints in the 05 colorway using us size 0, 2.0mm needles. I cast on 60 stitches. I am using the fish lips kiss heel. When I knit my socks cuff down, I use the extra stretchy cast on. 

Baby Sophisticate by Linden Down using Knitpicks Simply Cotton Worsted in the Grey Heather colorway with US size 7, 4.5mm Hiya Hiya Sharps

Top Down Beret of my own design using Twill Yarn Petals. I am using US size 4, 3.5mm Chiagoo Red Lace needles

I want to host a knit along/craft along centered around the theme of "light". Cast on/start on May 1st and finish it by August 31. Let us know what your thoughts are on the Light Knit/Craft along thread. 

I have 3 project planned for the upcoming KAL. 

Araira Shawl by Aroha Knits. 
Hitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu
Handbreak by Kay Jones

Vogue Knitting winter 2014/2015 issue

Tea Time: 
Black rose tea and Green tea Lychee by Tea People

Podcast mentioned
Yarniacs
Bakery Bears
Loose Leaf

Episode 5

Finished Objects
Boxy by Joji Locatelli using Henry's attic Prime Alpaca in the Silver colorway, US size 4 Knitpicks rainbow wood needle. 

Current Projects:

Leg warmers using US size 1, 2.5mm needles out of my left over Knitpicks Felici in the Splash Colorway. Cast On using  extra stretchy cast on, 48 stitches. 

Barton Cottage Shrug by Kristi Schueler using Madelinetosh Tosh Lace in the Composition Book Gray color way, US size 1, 2.5mm Addi Sock Rocket needles. I went down a needle size because I didn't like the fabric that it was making. I was inspired by MaryEjacobs project. 

Lalylala LUPO the lamb by Lydia Tresselt using Knitpick Comfy Worsted in the Ivory colorway, US  F5, 3.75mm hook. 

I want to host a knit along/craft along centered around the theme of "light". Cast on/start on May 1st and finish it by August 31. Let us know what your thoughts are on the Light Knit/Craft along thread. 

Tea Time: 
Rose Tea from Smacha

Podcast mentioned
Woolful Podcast