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!



Monday, June 29, 2015

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

Sunday, June 14, 2015

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.

Thursday, June 4, 2015

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)

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

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)

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

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.