Knitting Knirvana

Chevron Chapeau

2013-04-05T19:17:00.000-05:00

I am so very happy to tell you about my new pattern. Before the holidays I was looking for a chevron striped hat pattern that did not require stranded knitting or charts. After a quick Ravelry search I came up empty handed. So, I designed the Chevron Chapeau.

The pattern calls for worsted (or even aran) weight yarn. It comes in 5 sizes--baby, toddler, child, adult, and large adult. The stripes are a great way to use odds and ends that you may have left over from other projects. Also, if you double fingering weight yarn it is the same thing as using worsted weight. You could knit a size bigger to make it a slouchy hat. You could use self-striping yarn for your chevron stripes. You could skip the ribbing and let the brim roll. The possibilities are endless!

Right now I'm thinking about knitting one with an ombre chevron stripe pattern.

You can purchase it on Ravelry for $4, but I have a special coupon code (thankyou) that will give you a dollar off though Saturday April 13, 2013.

I am so very appreciative of the knitting community. I have made so many wonderful friends and shared amazing experiences with so many knitters. That's why I decided thank you is the perfect coupon code. Thank you.

And, a special thank you to my test knitters--Jill, Leanne, Denise, Tara, and Rae Lynne.

Ick

2013-03-18T14:50:00.001-05:00

My family has been battling a stomach bug and then a cold. Ick! I haven't had a chance to podcast, but I have been knitting! Until we meet again...

Episode 23: Color Affection

2013-02-22T23:01:00.003-05:00

WIP:

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Medium Weight

Seal Rock, size 2 needles, my mods on my project page

FO:

Loving my Color Affection!! :)

Color Affection by Veera Valimaki on size 3 needles. Yarn is Miss Babs Yummy--Pewter, Clematis, and Ghoulish

Next up in the Que:

Shalom sweater in Manos---lots of re-writing will need to happen--sigh

Also thinking about Liesl by Ysolda Teague in Malabrigo.

Assorted Other Stuff:

Downton Abbey--no spoilers--majorly disappointed with the quality of writing in the last episode of season 3 :(

Thank you for the tv series recommendations!

Thanks for watching! :)

Episode 22: Warning Label

2013-02-07T21:15:00.000-05:00

WIP:

Color Affection by Veera Valimaki on size 3 needles. Yarn is Miss Babs Yummy--Pewter, Clematis, and Ghoulish

I have one stripe of the third section left and then I'm on to the border!

Hibernating WIPS:

Mountain Colors Bearfoot, size 0 needles, Susan B Anderson's How I make my socks pattern.

My Mods are on my Ravelry project page.

Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Medium Weight

Seal Rock, size 2 needles, same pattern as above with my mods on my project page

Holiday Yarns Flock Sock in Black and Gold

size 0 needles, again variation on Susan's pattern

Any idea how to get this to stripe instead of pool? I'm clueless!

Assorted Other Stuff:

SNOW!

Thinking about a sweater. Any sweaters that you are loving? I would love to hear about them!

Have you used boot toppers? Do you like them? Do you have a pattern recommendation?

Downton Abbey! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

Do you have any tv series recommendations?

Thank you!!! :)

Episode 21: Bentley!

2013-01-25T21:19:00.000-05:00

Happy to be back, AGAIN! lol

WIPS:

Color Affection by Veera Valimaki on size 3 needles. Yarn is Miss Babs Yummy--Pewter, Clematis, and Ghoulish

Finished Objects:

Waiting for Winter Fingerless Mitts by Susan B Anderson
size 5 dpns, handspun by Denise (madaboutmatisse) from Fiber Nymph Dye Works Polworth and Silk

ROAR! by Tot Toppers Kate Oates
4 of them in Spud & Chloe and Cascade 220 Superwash using size 6 &7 needles
mods: knit spikes right on with two DPNs

2 pairs of Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B Anderson
size 5 and 6 needles, Spud & Chloe and Cascade 220 Superwash
mods: size small but shorter and knit on spikes

Felted Heart Milagros by Mags Kandis
mods: size 10 dpns and Lopi Bulky instead of sport weight

Episode 20: I'm back, AGAIN!

2012-07-31T17:54:00.001-05:00

Hello my fibery friends! I'm very happy to be able to podcast and chat with you again!

Episode 19: Two FO's! :)

2012-02-11T15:07:00.005-05:00

Hope you enjoy it! :)

Episode 18: Twice in a Month! :)

2012-01-22T20:03:00.006-05:00

Can you believe it? Two episodes in a month! I hope you enjoy!! :)

Episode 17: Remember me? I'm back!!!!

2012-01-03T21:50:00.002-05:00

Hello!!! I've missed you so much!!!!

I had GREAT difficulty uploading this to blip and therefore itunes. So, hopefully you will find me here and on youtube. I hope you enjoy! :) :) :)

Episode 16: Stash Dash? More like Stash Stroll!

2011-08-15T09:15:00.005-05:00

Episode 16 is ready! I hope you enjoy it! :)

Fiber Trends Felted Clogs

Giant Granny Square Afghan

Westknits Mystery KAL

School Products in New York City

We Do Not Have a Knitting Problem Blog (link in right side bar)

to hold you over

2011-07-26T21:26:00.002-05:00

I have heard from many of you that Annika was missed on the last podcast.

Hopefully these pictures will help.

;)

Episode 15: Show and Tell

2011-07-17T15:17:00.001-05:00

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Lots to catch up on and show you!! :)

Episode 14: Introducing My New Co-Host!

2011-06-21T10:58:00.002-05:00

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I hope you all enjoy my new co-host! The next episode will have more show and tell of finished objects! This episode was very impromptu--which seems to be the name of my game lately. lol

Paintbox Log Cabin Blanket -- my rav project page

Thank you Kurpitsa, Lovestocraft, and Plynn!!!

Preschool Teachers' Washcloths -- my rav project page

Distraction

2011-06-17T20:29:00.001-05:00

Since I haven't recorded a new podcast in about two months, I thought I would distract you with cuteness. :) I hope all is well in your corner of the world.

Happy Birthday To Me!!!

2011-06-10T22:30:00.001-05:00

Donations for Joplin Childcare Relief

2011-06-05T20:49:00.002-05:00

Hello all!

I know knitters are a generous bunch so I wanted to be sure to pass along this information. I'm sure you have heard of the devastating tornado in Joplin, Missouri. The Joplin YMCA is providing free child care to school age children. This is a vital service so the parents are able to recover from the devastation while knowing that their children are taken care of.

Our local Y is a drop spot for donating arts and crafts supplies to the Joplin Y's child care program. You can go to their website to find more specific information on donating. I was so happy to see the opportunity to donate arts and crafts supplies. We are on a tight budget, but we have brand new supplies that I was happy to donate. What a great way to cull the stash! I filled a garbage bag with kid-friendly yarn and my three year old son was happy to give a brand new box of crayons he hadn't opened yet. I always feel so helpless watching the devastation on tv and want to do something. It is a small gesture, but at least it is something.

Please pass along the link to the Y through your blogs, facebook pages, etc. The more people that know, the more these children will benefit! Thank you!!! :)

Counting My Blessings on a Rainy Day

2011-05-20T13:52:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the World Little One!

2011-05-02T10:09:00.004-05:00

Annika Rose joined our family nine minutes after midnight on Tuesday April 26th. Just in time to wish her Daddy a happy 40th birthday! She was 8 pounds 3 ounces and 18.5 inches long. We are now home and nicely settling into our routine as a family of four.

Thank you so much for all of your well wishes and thoughtfulness on Ravelry, Plurk, and Facebook.

Episode 13: Unorganized

2011-04-16T15:19:00.001-05:00

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Lots of show & tell of WIPs, FO, stash enhancement, shawl swap, and beautiful baby gifts.

Episode 12: Leaps of Faith

2011-03-07T22:52:00.001-05:00

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I am re-writing patterns left and right while hoping for the best!

Episode 6: Operation Surprise Susan!

2011-03-07T15:00:00.001-05:00

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This is a fun (and long) episode about how we managed to surprise Susan B. Anderson with an epic blanket from around the world!

Knitting Knirvana Episode 11: Daybreak and My Quest for a Vest

2011-02-21T18:59:00.001-05:00

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I finished my shawl swap Daybreak by Steven West. ; Now, I'm trying to pick a vest pattern.

Knitting Knirvana Episode 10: Where my train of thought derails.

2011-02-15T17:07:00.002-05:00

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Join me in talking about my latest WIPs, more videopodcasts, and watch as I have a really hard time keeping my train of thought. :)

WIPs:

Horizontal Ribbed Cowl Rav link

Classy Pink Sweater Rav link

Swap Shawl Daybreak in Spinel and Azure Malachite Rav link

Granny Square Blanket Rav link (Lucy from Attic 24's Granny Stripes Rav link)

Video Podcasts:

I updated my blog sidebar to include lots of new video podcasts with links to their blog pages.

Round the Twist, Knit Girllls, His & Hers, Twisted Strands, Mommy Needs Yarn, Knittin on the Fly, The Proverbial Knitter, Rainlover, and Blueruin (Yarnivore). I forgot to mention 99% Knitting!!!

Contest for members of the Knitting Knirvana Podcast Ravelry Group! Contest closes on March 1, 2011.

Where you can find me . . .

Please join the Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Group on Ravelry!

Ravelry Knitting Knirvana

Plurk Knitting Knirvana

Twitter KnittingKnirvan

Thank you for all of the Valentine's on Ravelry!! :)

Knitting Knirvana Episode 9: It's A Long One!

2011-01-27T14:46:00.004-05:00

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I talk about my knitting goals for 2011, list my favorite video podcasts, and review my WIPs!

Video Podcasts:

Round The Twist

The Knit Girllls

His & Hers Video Podcast

Twisted Strands There are some f-bombs, so be careful where you watch. ;)

YouTube Channel

Blip Channel

I'm not on iTunes yet. But when watching on blip, if you look in the lower right of the window there is an option to subscribe through iTunes.

Cowl Rav link

Classy Pink Sweater Rav link

Swap Shawl Rav link

Granny Square Blanket yet to be started

2011 Goals

Home & Family--knitting from stash, knitting for the 4 of us, making what I really want to make!

Where you can find me . . .

Please join the Knitting Knirvana Video Podcast Group on Ravelry!

Ravelry Knitting Knirvana

Plurk Knitting Knirvana

Twitter KnittingKnirvan

Knitting Knirvana Podcast Episode 8: Instant Gratification!

2011-01-03T15:04:00.005-05:00

Finished Objects:

My parent's Christmas blankets are DONE! Rav Project Page Link

Pattern is Bullseye by Brittany Tyler. I used over 3,000 yards of Superwash Cascade 220, Berroco Vintage, and Encore. I started planning it last Christmas and worked on it from April through Christmas Eve!

Fish Hat Ravelry Project Page Link

Pattern is Fish Hat [Dead or Alive?] by Thelma Egberts from Knitty, Winter 2008 with modifications by Eartheo to fit a toddler. I used Vanna's Choice yarn and buttons for the eyes.

Purple Calorimetry Ravelry Project Page Link

Pattern is Calorimetry from Knitty, Winter 2006 using some leftover Manos and a button I had.

My list of goals for the 10 in 2010 group on Ravelry. I completed 7 out of 10. Not bad!

Works in Progress:

Iris the Gourmet Monster Ravelry Project Page

Horizontal Ribbed Cowl in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino in Fjord from Knitty City. Rav Project Page Link

Will Start Soon:

Knitting Pure and Simple #211 Baby Tunic Pattern by Diane Soucy in Dream in Color Classy

Large Granny Square as an afghan for my son's bed in Vanna's Choice

Why am I thinking of doing yet another blanket???? :)