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November 2019 Knits | Snappy Stitches (#168)

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 03:23:00 +0000

In this video I share a very brief life update, what I'm wearing, and several projects I've completed and worked on in last few months. Whoa I'm rusty!! I won't wait so long for the next one. :)

Come see my knitwear pattern designs (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/chrissy-graham), find my project details on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/people/chrissythegreat), and keep up with my most current projects on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/manicpurl)

Halifax Hoodie - Hey June Handmade
French Terry - So Sew English
Fleece Lined Polyester - Watertower Textiles

Barley Light Hat - Tin Can Knits
Antler Cardigan - Tin Can Knits

Sunshine Coast - Heidi Kirrmaier
Fine Sand - Heidi Kirrmaier

Este Sweater - Justyna Lorkowska

Episode 167 // Now With More Spinning

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 16:31:00 +0000

In this video I share some big news!! Yes, baby number 3 is on the way late this spring! I will be taking an extended hiatus from recording, with plans to return in the late autumn 2019.

I take a look at some of my baby knitting, as well as some knits for me! I am all about the shawls and socks right now.

Come see my knitwear pattern designs (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/chrissy-graham), find my project details on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/people/chrissythegreat), and keep up with my most current projects on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/manicpurl)

Northeasterly Blanket by Skeinanigans
Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B Anderson
Syncopation socks by Mary Henninger
with Fish Lips Kiss Heel
Multnomah by Kate Ray

Amigurumi Bear in Sweater by Irina Mulyavko
Amigurumi Pig in Sweater by Irina Mulyavko

Episode 166 // Where the Ribbing Rolls Over

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:35:00 +0000

Hopcott Cowl by Chrissy Graham Design

Weekender Pullover by Andrea Mowry

Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B Anderson
My version
The Cozy Knitter Bliss Base in Hydrangea

Jelly Rolls Socks by Mara Catherine Bryner
My version
Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Stratus
Koigu KPPPM in P473

Sirdar Alpine Double Wrap Cowl

Sugar Plum Cowl by Chrissy Graham Design
Fleece Artist / Handmaiden Halo Bundle in Moondust

Vertices Unite by Stephen West
My version

Textures Unite by Stephen West

Indie Design Gift-A-Along

Amigurumi Piggy in Sweater by Irina Mulyavko
My version

Amigurumi Bear in Sweater by Irina Mulyavko

Sharon Ojala's YouTube Crochet Toy Tutorials

Whinstone Hat by Chrissy Graham Design

Multnomah Shawl by Kate Ray

Episode 165 - Snappy Stitches Podcast

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Sun, 04 Nov 2018 20:02:00 +0000

My designs - https://www.ravelry.com/designers/chrissy-graham
My website - snappystitches.com

What I'm wearing today - Multnomah by Kate Ray - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/multnomah-4

Multnomah Shawl WIP by Kate Ray - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/multnomah-5

Emerson and Peabody Socks by Vanessa Fletcher - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/emerson-and-peabody

Texture Time Mystery Shawl KAL (MKAL) by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/texture-time-westknits-mystery-shawl-kal-2018

The Doodler by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/the-doodler

Episode 164 - Sweater Hugs + Swoncho Love

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Thu, 31 May 2018 00:47:00 +0000

Come knit with me while I take you through my FO's (finished objects) and WIPs (works in progress) for the month of May 2018! My stash is 23 skeins lighter!!

Halo by Jared Flood - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/halo-6
Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Fossil from Beehive Wools in Victoria, BC
Connect-a-Rug Anti-Fatigue Mats - https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.connect-a-rug-anti-fatigue-mat-with-borders-in-black-4-pack.1000830730.html

Vertices Unite by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vertices-unite
My Vertices Unite - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/vertices-unite-2

The Doodler by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-doodler
My Doodler - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/the-doodler

KnitCompanion is the knitting app I talked about (again - I just love it so much!!)

Romi Hill 2018 Mystery Shawl - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/romis-mystery-shawl-2018

Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ninilchik-swoncho
My Ninilchik - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/ninilchik-swoncho

Zweig by Caitlin Hunter - future handspun sweater plans - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zweig

Ewesful Creations Fiber - BFL I plan to marl
Hello Yarn Fiber Club - April 2018 - Moon on BFL

Episode 163 - Did I Mention It Was My Birthday?

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Sun, 29 Apr 2018 01:20:00 +0000

2018 Rosemary (Romi) Hill Mystery Shawl Knit Along 2018 - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/romis-mystery-shawl-2018

Sweet Georgia CashLuxe Fine - Wisteria
Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock - Smitten

Halo by Jared Flood - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/halo
Brooklyn Tweed Loft - Fossil

Vanilla Socks - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/vanilla-socks-3

The Easy Bulky One by Joji Locatelli
Tolmie by Josee Paquin
Miranda by Josee Paquin
Custom Woolen Mills Mule Spinner 2-Ply

Knit Companion App - https://www.knitcompanion.com/

Woolith Fair - https://www.woolithfair.ca/

Taking a Little Break

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 01:33:00 +0000

Hi all! I’m currently taking a little (temporary) break from social media and have pulled down the podcast while I do so. I’m hoping to be back and refreshed shortly. Thanks for your patience!!

Episode 162 - Steady Progress

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 01:26:00 +0000

Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits, using Dream In Color Classy in Midnight Derby - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barley-2

Alternate Cable Cast On by Woolly Wormhead - http://www.woollywormhead.com/cast-on/

Knitting bag by Pokdej - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/pokdej

Fibres West is coming up in March!! - https://www.fibreswest.com/

Vivid Yarn Studio - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/aVividYarnStudio

Kirby Wirby Afterthough Heel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=616gmtAYWLU

Isola by Christelle Nihoul - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/isola-4

Black Sheep Gathering - http://www.blacksheepgathering.org/

Zebra Mildliners - https://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-Mildliner-Double-Sided-Highlighters/ct/894

Halifax by Hey June Handmade - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/halifax-hoodie/

Union St. Tee by Hey June Handmade - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/union-st-tee/

Peg Legs by Patterns for Pirates - http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/peg-legs/

Sabrina Slims Pants by Love Notions - https://www.lovenotions.com/product/sabrina-slims-pants-0-28-plus-maternity

Episode 161 - I'm Back!

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 18:33:00 +0000

Whinstone Hat - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whinstone-hat

My designs - https://www.ravelry.com/designers/chrissy-graham

I'm using the Erin Condren planner and dot grid notebook to keep my crafting on track (referral link) -https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/christinegraham0427

Entrechat by Lisa Chemery - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/entrechat-2

Wound Up Fiber Arts - http://woundupfiberarts.bigcartel.com/

Hello Yarn - http://www.helloyarn.com/
Southern Cross Fibers - http://shop.southerncrossfibre.com/

Hey June Handmade - Halifax Hoodie (I show views B and D) - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/halifax-hoodie/

Next up:
Hey June Handmade - Lane Raglan - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/lane-raglan/
Hey June Handmade - Union St Tee - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/union-st-tee/
Hey June Handmade - Hatteras Hoodie (kids version of Halifax) - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/hatteras-hoodie/

I learned to to 'ham-hot' cuffs from the Sewing Out Loud Podcast (mother-daughter!), which can be found at sewhere.com. They have an amazing Facebook group
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe/

My favourite leggings pattern is Patterns for Pirates Peg Legs - http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/peg-legs/

Episode 160 - Wool Room Clean Up

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Sat, 04 Nov 2017 17:01:00 +0000

Warning: there is A LOT of yarn and fiber in this video. If that's not your kind of thing, I suggest you turn back now!

My 'wool room' was desperate to be tidied up and organized, so I decided to film it so I would have some company and extra motivation along the way. Thank you for keeping me company!

I like to use Extra Large Ziploc bags as well as 62 and 99 liter Sterilite containers to keep everything organized and safe from the possibility of pests.

We'll be back to the regularly formatted show for Episode 161 in about a week.

Episode 159 - Spinzilla 2017 Recap

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 00:29:00 +0000

I spun up 4,040 Spinzilla yards including plying!

The fiber I spun was:
Sweet Georgia Superwash Targhee, Sept 2015 Club colorway, Open Hands
Sweet Georgia Superwash Merino, Phoenix Rising

Other fibers on my spinning list (that I didn't get to) included:
Sweet Georgia Silk Puff in the Spinzilla 2017 colorway, Firestarter. Watch for this spin coming up in the next few months.

I just started a sweater spin from some World of Wool Oatmeal BFL that has been in my stash since about 2015.

I mentioned Susan B. Anderson's Smooth Operator Socks as well as Kirbywirby's YouTube video on afterthought heels. Both of these were suggestions I got when I asked about favorite afterthought heel socks on Instagram.

I'm nearing the heels on my Biscotte Yarns Bis-Sock in Pansies.

The sweaters I show are both by Josee Paquin, the purple is Miranda and the red is Tolmie.

My fall scent obsession is the "Hello Fall' and "Let's Stay Home" candles from Bath and Body Works.

Episode 158 - Pumpkin Spice and Sweaters

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Sat, 23 Sep 2017 00:55:00 +0000

Forgive me the pumpkin spice reference (and drinking pumpkin spice tea while I recorded), but it's the first day of fall, and I just couldn't help myself!

Ridge Runner Hat - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ridge-runner-hat

Pansies Socks - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/fish-lips-kiss-heel-13

Tolmie by Josie Paquin (my Ravelry project page) - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/tolmie

Custom Woolen Mills 2-Ply Mule Spun Yarn - http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/custom-woolen-mills-ltd-mule-spinner-2-ply-100-wool

Hip Strings Shop - https://hipstrings.com/

Hip Strings Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCweDHkdnn-yHLWhN3lWFNA

Sweets Off The Wheel Cotton SAL - http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/sweets-off-the-wheel/3495788

Fine Seine Twine (Schacht Matchless Drive Band) - https://janestaffordtextiles.com/product/seine-twine-12-fine/

Wayback Machine of Beth Smith's blog post on drive bands (sometimes her page loads for me, mostly it doesn't) - https://web.archive.org/web/20160207113101/http://bethsmithspinning.com/your-drive-band/

Murchie's Pumpkin Spice Tea - http://www.murchies.com/store/fine-tea/features/fall-teas/pumpkin-spice-tea.html

Biscotte Yarns - https://biscotteyarns.com/

Episode 157 - Squishy Garter Rib

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 01:10:00 +0000

Tolmie by Josee Paquin - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/tolmie

Miranda by Josee Paquin - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/miranda

Custom Woolen Mills 2-Ply Mule Spun Yarn (wine red heather) - http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/custom-woolen-mills-ltd-mule-spinner-2-ply-100-wool

Biscotte Yarns - Bis Sock in Pansies - https://biscotteyarns.com/

Fish Lips Kiss Regia Arne & Carlos Design Line Socks - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/fish-lips-kiss-heel-12
Fish Lips Kiss Pansies Socks - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/fish-lips-kiss-heel-13

Brookdale Shawl (Cascade Ecological Wool) - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/brookdale-shawl
Fleurs de Paris Shawl (Cascade Ecological Wool) - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fleurs-de-paris-shawl
Creekside Shawl (Cascade Ecological Wool) - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/creekside-shawl-2

Blenheim Hat (Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted in Shipwreck) - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/blenheim-hat

How I Roll by Mara Catherine Bryner - sock plans for the Fawn and the Fox Wes Anderson Mini Skeins

I talk about using seine twine for my Schacht Matchless driveband.

Beth Smith talks more about drive bands here - http://bethsmithspinning.com/your-drive-band/

Cashmerette Patterns
Springfield Top

Closet Case Patterns - Kalle Shirt

Orange Lingerie Boylston Bra
Orange Lingerie Marlborough Bra

Episode 156 - Four Sweaters

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 02:44:00 +0000

I may not have been podcasting much over the past few weeks, but I sure have been knitting!! It is very likely that my podcasts will be a little sporadic over the summer as I try to balance everything I want/need to get done. My intention is to have WIP and FO jam packed shows when I do record though.

I've been on a bit of a sweater kick (appropriate for a hot dry spell, right?)

...and the four sweaters in question are -

Hiro by Julia Farwell-Clay
Miranda by Josée Paquin
Tolmie by Josée Paquin
Whispers by Veera Välimäki

I am totally loving the Mule Spinner 2-Ply from Custom Woolen Mills, and plan to buy at least one more sweater's quantity once I've finished knitting Tolmie. A rainbow of Tolmies perhaps?

Today I was wearing my Pebble Beach Shawl by Helen Stewart. I knit this one out of Habu Tsumugi Silk, and it is absolutely perfect for summer!

Episode 155 - Tall Watermelons

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 19:05:00 +0000

Detailed show notes still to come...if there's anything that you can't find by googling, leave me a note and I'll dig up a link for it! :D

Biscotte Yarn Watermelon Fish Lips Kiss Socks - ravelry link

Arne & Carlos Fish Lips Kiss Socks - ravelry link

Hipstrings Video Podcast - youtube link

Episode 154 - Serial Stasher

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000

Since we last spoke, I headed over to the Lower Mainland Sheep Producer's Association Wool and Ewe-A-Fair, which is held annually at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. I hadn't planned to go, since I prefer to escape to these types of events kid-free if at all possible, but at the last minute, I decided to go with Emily in tow.

We went for the morning, leaving before the fleece auction began at noon. I just can't be trusted around all those fresh wool fumes!

We had a really nice time, and I found a couple (of pounds, HA!) of goodies to bring home.

I left fully intrigued with (and regretting I didn't buy) one of the woven 'stadium cushions' from Hannelo's Studio. You can see a picture of what I'm talking about if you follow the link. They look amazing in person! She's a fiber artist based in the Fraser Valley.

I was really impressed with the variety and beautiful colours at Ewesful Creations' booth. I also made a quick stop in at Birkeland Bros booth. I was really hoping to pick up another pound of white Crossbred sliver to go with the pound I bought at one of the events last year (for a future sweater spin), but they didn't have any of that with them. Never fear, I found some wool to follow me home.

Links
Lower Mainland Sheep Producer's Association
Ewesful Creations, Chilliwack, BC
Birkeland Bros, Abbotsford, BC

Deb Robson interview on the Fruity Knitting Podcast

Breed specific wool - North Country Cheviot

I also included a little video clip of the way Emily and I have been spinning together. She loves to put her foot on the treadles and help with the spinning. She often insists I take my feet off the treadles so she can do it herself, but she isn't able to keep the wheel going by herself yet.

Episode 153 - Loose Ends

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 00:29:00 +0000

Just a little bit of knitting this week, but a ton TON of spinning finished up! I also do a book review of Felicia Lo's new book, Dyeing to Spin and Knit. I picked it up from my local library, and I'm so glad I did!

If you are looking for my new weaving podcast, you can find The Weaving Show here. It is currently only available on YouTube. I've also started a site for the show notes, which can be found here. I will post new episodes as I have more weaving projects and plans to talk about. I have no intention of discontinuing Snappy Stitches, and will continue to talk about my knitting and spinning here.

I mentioned Tudor Monastery Farm, Edwardian Farm, and historian Ruth Goodman

Music
"Modern Jazz Samba" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 152 - Yarn Expedition

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 03:28:00 +0000

My Idunn cardigan has been updated with pretty green buttons and a slimmer button band after I was determined to get it completely finished this week. I also talk about how I plan to stabilize the neckline for improved wearability.

I ordered some yarn back at the beginning of April, and after getting lost in the mail for nearly 2 months, it finally found its way to my house!

I finish off the show with some weaving chat (feel free to turn it off at the end of the spinning segment if you're not interested in hearing me talk about weaving).

Crafty Creations, Delta, BC
Idunn Cardigan, and look at all of these inspirational Lettlopi sweaters from the Fancy Tiger KAL!

Iðunn Cardigan

Natural Knotwood Turkish Drop Spindle
Schacht Sidekick
The Homestead Hobbyist

Regia Sweet & Spicy 3653 - Ravelry Project Page

Wren & Ollie Yarn, Australia - Sorbet Swirl and Apple Tonic

A special announcement!

I share my weaving projects at the end of this video. This is the first time and last time I'll be doing this, but don't worry, it's for good reason! I have started a new channel/podcast just for my weaving! If you are interested in following my weaving adventures, please follow along with my newest project, The Weaving Show!

Snappy Stitches will continue to be the home of my knitting and hand spinning.

Music
Perspectives Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 151 - Iðunn Done Done

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Sun, 28 May 2017 20:29:00 +0000

Thank you for joining me this week! I have finished my Iðunn Cardigan (minus buttons), finished spinning the first half of the Homestead Hobbyist fiber on my Natural Knotwood Capar Turkish Drop Spindle, and have started spinning the second half on my Schacht Sidekick spinning wheel.

I have some crazy progress on two vanilla socks, thanks to seeing two (TWO!!) movies in the theater in the last couple of weeks (Snatched and Baywatch - LOL - I know, I have no taste, but one of the local theaters has over-sized leather recliners, so I'd see practically anything to sit quietly in there and knit).

Iðunn Cardigan, my Idunn project page
Buttonhole Calculator

In Color Order - Lined Drawstring Bag tutorial

Regia Arne & Carlos Design Line - 3653 Star Night - my Rav project page
Biscotte Yarns Bis-Sock in Watermelon. I think Blue Pansies might be next for me.

The Homestead Hobbyist

Natural Knotwood Capar Spindles from Winnipeg Manitoba. These are by far my favourite spindles!

Episode 150 - Jelly Roll Socks

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Wed, 10 May 2017 03:31:00 +0000

Just a super low-key episode this week! A quick catch up on what I'm knitting and spinning. Socks, sweater progress...I even pulled out one of my Turkish drop spindle to play with while the kids and I wander outside.

Episode 149 - Juicy Handspun Socks

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:25:00 +0000

Join me on my knitting and hand spinning adventures! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel if you'd like to be the first to know when future episodes are uploaded!

My Designs
My Website
Ravelry Group

Show notes -

My April Legacy Yarn Club from Mountain Meadow Wool arrived! Check out more from Mountain Meadow Wool here -

https://www.instagram.com/mountainmeadowwool/
https://www.facebook.com/MountainMeadowWool
https://twitter.com/MtnMeadowWool
http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/mountain-meadow-wool/3524482/1-25

Still working on Idunn, and half way through a pair of Jelly Roll Socks.

Handspun Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks are finished.

I finished off spinning the Nest Fiber Club from March 2017, and showed off the fiber from April.

I talk about the Hansen Mini Spinner and Schacht Sidekick as travel wheels (just a few pros and cons).

Hey! I'm Chrissy. Canadian, mom of two littles under the age of three, a lover of knitting and spinning, and fledgling designer.

Any music used in the video is fully credited at the end of the video.

Schacht Flatiron - Preparing to Chain Ply and Chain Plying

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Sat, 08 Apr 2017 21:28:00 +0000

A special feature video!

Today's adventure includes getting the Schacht Flatiron set up and ready for some chain plying, often called Navajo plying.

I finished up spinning the bobbin of Nest Fiber Studio from the last video (here), so it was all ready to go! Just a refresher, the fiber was from the March 2017 club shipment, and is the Fluorite colorway on Finn wool.

I will talk about the finished yarn (after soaking and thwacking) in Episode 149.

Want to know more about plying yarn? Here's a playlist I will keep updating with new resources.

Any music used in the video is fully credited at the end of the video.

Schacht Sidekick - Initial Thoughts + Spinning Across The Top

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 02:32:00 +0000

A special feature video!

Join me for this informal review of my initial thoughts on the Schacht Sidekick spinning wheel and demo of spinning across the top.

The fiber I'm using is Nest Fiber from the March 2017 Club shipment (Finn in the Fluorite colorway).

For more information on Finnsheep -

Finsheep.org

International Finnsheep Registry

Episode 148 - FO Central

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Mon, 03 Apr 2017 21:57:00 +0000

Join me on my knitting and hand spinning adventures! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel if you'd like to be the first to know when future episodes are uploaded!

My Designs
My Website
Ravelry Group

I take a close look at Manos del Uruguay Alegria, a delightfully soft fingering weight yarn
#manosyarns #manosdeluruguay

Not only is the yarn luscious to knit with, it is Fair Trade Certified, produced in cooperatives throughout Uruguay, and helps the women who produce it support their families.

Thank you to Fairmount Fibers, North American distributor of Manos, for sending the skein of Alegria (in the dreamy new Stratus colourway) for me to review!

Appia by Hillary Smith Callis -

Rose City Rollers Socks (for my leftover Alegria!) -

Iðunn Cardigan by Ragga Eiríksdóttir using Lettlopi -

Yellow Tail Shawl by Taiga Hilliard -
Caterpillar Green Yarns -

Handspun Farmer's BFL Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks

Schacht Spindle Company (Flatiron, Matchless, Sidekick mentioned

Spunky Eclectic February 2016 Club Fiber (Aspens colorway)

Nest Fiber Club

Northbound Knitting Fiber Club

Any music used in the video is fully credited at the end of the video.

Episode 147 - The WIP Basket

chrissyknits@gmail.com (Chrissy Graham) — Mon, 20 Mar 2017 21:34:00 +0000

Join me on my knitting and hand spinning adventures! Subscribe if you'd like to know when future episodes are uploaded.

I chat a bit about my new Schacht Flatiron spinning wheel near the beginning, but get into knitting a few minutes later (skip ahead if you're not into the spinning wheel talk).

After going through my finished objects (FOs) and works in progress (WIPs), I get back into the details of my spinning from the last two weeks, including a brief and not particularly helpful discussion about Schacht wooden bobbins vs travel bobbins vs Akerworks bobbins. I swear, I'm going to buy an Akerworks bobbin just so I can record a video comparing all 3 (there's nothing out there)!

My Designs
My Website
Ravelry Group

Lambing Mitts from Tolt Yarn & Wool

Mountain Meadow Wool Legacy Yarn Club (Mountain Meadow Tweeds Pumice overdyed with Russet)

Iðunn Cardigan by Ragga Eiríksdóttir using Lettlopi

Yellow Tail Shawl by Taiga Hilliard
Caterpillar Green Yarns

Within by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook

Tread by Shannon Cook

Schacht Spindle Company (Flatiron, Matchless, Sidekick mentioned)

Spunky Eclectic February 2016 Club Fiber (Aspens colorway)

Any music used in the video is fully credited at the end of the video.