Ellys knit (in')sanity Podcast

While I've been awol....

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Sun, 20 Apr 2014 07:47:00 +0000

Hi everyone, Happy Easter to you all.
So I am going to fill you in on what's been happening here over the last little while that I've been absent from recording the video podcast.
As you know by now, I have had Vertigo for about 6 weeks. It is getting gradually milder, however, I do still get spells of it being full on and it's no fun believe me. That is on top of all my pre-existing conditions such as Fibromyalgia etc.
So here we go...
I finished my pink after thought heel socks by Laura Linnemann.

There has been progress on the blue socks too although not much.
I been knitting on Guston, for Dave for the #AMJKAL with Kristin who is Voolenvine host of the Yarngasm podcast. The kal is running from March 22nd until May 16th, so cast on, you may still have time to knit a knitworthy man in your life a jumper or sweater.
I have started and finished The Age of Brass and Steam Shawl, the yarn was some BFL handspun I bought from On the round. Rachel's shop is on Etsy. Go there and get enabled.

I have started a couple of new projects too, firstly I started a baby cardigan by Alana Dakos.

I have also started another cardigan for myself. Bare Branches by Alana Dakos from her second book, Botanical Knits 2, which I will be reviewing on Wednesday along with a digital copy to give away. Very kindly offered to one of you by Alana Dakos.

I have been busy on a new crochet project too, I know me and crochet, shock horror, here have a chair to sit down and recover for a second, ha. I've started a Granny square blanket for Kimberly. Not lots of little ones, but rather one giant one that I'm aiming to make big enough for her bed. I am using James C Brett Moonlight Sonata and it is really pretty, however, as nervous as I was about such a large piece, Kim loves it and it constantly thanking me and hugging me for my efforts.
My Moomin will get done soon though don't worry. I want the cuteness that is all things Moomin.

Ok so Spinning, it is getting lots of attention, I've been clearing some of my drop spindles ready to continue, also I have been spinning the prize choice for Bibite. It is very nearly done now, it is just resting before I ply it. As requested, very soon a skein of fingering weight hand spun will be flying off to live with her. I am very pleased with it too.

Now I did hint on the last episode that I was getting a new toy. Well I am now the very happy owner of the Ashford E-Spinner. Ahhh, I know, a month early for my birthday, but hey I am not going to complain that they had one in stock so it didn't mean waiting for it to be imported. Cause that would be daft. So I have done the rest of the original Sea Goddess Batt. The browns that were the last two colours. I like it a lot. So I have transferred the blue jeans and lipstick organic merino from fondant fibre that MaggieTN so very kindly gifted me onto it. I almost forgot the direction twist and once I got my head together it has been worked on some more. It is going so well I don't want to jinx myself by talking about it too much. it means on my less than great days I can still spin and make yummy yarn to knit with, without the pain or exhaustion that I sometimes get using my Ashford Traditional Wheel or any of my drop spindles.

My cross stitch for Niamh had a little more done. The outline for all the mane has now been completed, so next is the body outline.

Now something else that's new.....Tunisian Crochet. A friend sent some goodies for every one of us here in the Campbell household. Thank you very much Cazzynono. I will let Keira talk about hers on her show tomorrow and Dave will talk about his next time he records with me. Kimberly received two books, some yarn and a complete set of Tunisian Crochet hooks.!!!! She is, you'll excuse the expression, hooked. She will sit next to me and just start working on it. It is so lovely that she finally has a yarny craft she has clicked with. It has meant though that I have has meant I have had to join in the fun and learn a little so I can help if she gets stuck. She is good, no honestly, Kim has just clicked with it and I see it staying in her life for a very long time. Now Niamh was given some yarn and needles, she immediately cuddled them and chose to start with the purple yarn. I will show you soon what I received, so so cute.

I have dyed some yarn for a shawl by Boo knits since you've seen me which I will endeavour to show you soon too.
I have finally made the punis for the shop too. I have been having an Easter sale in my Etsy shop for the last two weeks trying to clear space for the more summery yarns and fibre I want to dye up. So until the 15th May (the day before my birthday)
There is 15% of everything in my shop here: www.etsy.com/shop/ellysknitinsanity

Nails this week are especially for Easter:

Have a lovely week every one and I will be back on your screens this coming week. Along with Keiras Second episode. Take care and look after yourselves and each other cause you are important.
Elly x

You can find me on Ravelry, You Tube and Instagram as Elspeth81
On facebook there is a groiup for Ellysknitinsanity too.
On Twitter I am now @Ellysknitinsane

Episode 36: Vertigo, please, just do one!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 12:50:00 +0000

Welcome back to this weeks episode.
Prize winners pm me or Dave on ravelry.

no fo's
wips
pink socks ~ after thought heel socks by laura linemann
gilded cardi ~
blue socks ~ top down after thought heel socks
so yarns are both made by www.fivemoons.co.uk
guston frogged
spinning
handspun: forest
. Into The Whirled fibre ~ www.intothewhirled.com
. sea goddess. by enchanted knoll ~ www.enchantedknoll.com
crochet
Moomin head ~ pattern is written by www.samigurumi.wordpress.com
deliveries
electric eel ~ available at www.fondantfibre.com
jumbo bobbin ~ www.SarasTextureCrafts.com
reflector ~ www.etsy.com/shop/voolenvine
shop: punis ~ www.etsy.com/shop/ellysknitinsanity

Episode 35: Just a quickie

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 22:26:00 +0000

Be Yourself, Knit Ewenique, Keiras Pilot Episode

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 21:53:00 +0000

Hi everyone as promised here is Keiras first episode.

Her yarn for her birthday was from www.yourmomknits.com
The finished spinning was a sample from www.fondantfibre.com is was polworth, silk & linen
The fibre and spindle set was from www.etsy.com
Her yarn for her Chinook was from www.penguin-soup.ca
The dishcloth pattern was written by Deb Buckingham and it is available on Ravelry or from Cooperative Press.

Episode 33: The Unicorn in the room

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Sat, 08 Mar 2014 10:33:00 +0000

Hi everyone and welcome back, this week was recorded on Friday 7th March 2014, is another one with Dave, Knittmonkey on Ravelry, and Joey my puppy. It is the Dave birthday show people!!!

FO's: Dave Unicorn Cowl, designed by Ruby Knits, using bulky and chunky yarns.

Wips: Perceptions hat, photo coming soon on here, pattern needs test knitters please!
Norwegian Blue Socks, basic top down after though heel socks on 2.5mm 8" addi circulars.
No vivid squares this week, I've taken the week off!
Daves: Gilded Cardigan. Using Cascade Dolce on 3.75mm circulars.

Any mans sweater kal: Guston sweater using cardinal red.

Spinning: I've not done any spinning on my wheel,
Grenadillo drop spindle: Obligatory Box of chocolates, 2nd tribble.
Blue Delphinium and Forget-me-not spindle: Blue jeans and lipstick ~ fondant fibre, organic merino 100g, it was a surprise gift from my friend Flo who is MaggieTN on ravelry.

Cross stitch: none this week, Dave is starting his this week.

Purchases and Deliveries:
Lucid, from www.voolenvine.com
Rowan Wool Worsted in Grasshopper.
Knitter's Magazine from xrx publishing.
Dave bought Karbonz to swap for my symfonie tips.
I was gifted the Wispy Cardigan by Cazzynono which I will be starting soon.

Episode 32: Forgetful????? Yes!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 18:32:00 +0000

Hi everyone and welcome back to this weeks episode Sunday 3rd March 2014,
I'm Elspeth 81 on Ravelry, the group is called Ellys Knit (in') Sanity) as you will see I completely forgot I recorded last week with Keira,
The prize drawing video is up first then below is the main episode.

FO's: 50% of my Vivid blanket squares have now been finished. I have made 18 in five different yarn colour, all of them are made by www.fivemoons.co.uk my blanket will be 5 x 7 squares so it'll be lap sized.
Wips: Several projects on the go this week,
*Pink after thought heel socks, being knitted magic loop on 2.25mm socks, pattern by Laura Linneman
*Norweigan Blue socks, also with an after though heel but this time on 2.5mm 8" addi circular needle.
*Wild shawl, using Regia hand dyed effect yarn on 3mm needles.
*Perceptions hat, my design, for Keiras friends birthday gift. Yarn is from Natural Dye Studio, Phoenix base.
*SHHHHH secret project, ask rosebob on ravelry if you must.

Next Up:
Kristin, (Voolenvine on Ravelry) who is hostess of the YarnGasm Podcast and I are doing a joint mans sweater Kal, running from Saturday 22nd March to Saturday 3rd May. Any mans sweater is ok, time to knit for the men in our lives, there are prizes up for grabs for completed projects, Kristin is offering two of her beautiful skeins of yarn and I'm offering a skein of my yarn and a project bag. So four prizes, yummy.
*I will be knitting Guston for Dave as I owe him a jumper as the last one never got finished then frogged. It is going to be Cardinal red and lovely on him as he has brown eyes with red flecks on his iris, rare eye colour indeed so he can certainly wear most shades of red as you will see.
Thread for the Kal is in the YarnGasm Group on Ravelry HERE

Spinning:
*I've plyed the Dove Dale Sample from www.fondantfibre.com which is 60% polworth, 20% linen, 20% silk. from one rolag which weighed 6grams I got 27.5 yards of an end to end two ply on one of my drop spindles. I love it and have placed the pre-order for keira and I both for rolags. Keiras are being dyed ballet pink especially for her because Deb knows how super girly Keira is and how great she is at ballet.
*On another one of my drop spindles I have spun the first of my Tribbles from the Obligatory Box of Chocolates Dave bought for me from www.gourmetstash.com I want more in lots of colours people.
*Sea Goddess is not getting any attention on my ashford traditional wheel.

Health Check: My health has been a rollercoaster these last few weeks and I wasn't able to talk about it last week with Keira, I try my best to protect my girls as much as possible from my poor health. My medications are causing very severe side effects which can be as bad as my illnesses some days so I'm weaning off them all gradually, I have collapsed a couple of times, had severe pains for hours on end, my intestine decided to start playing nasty games again and I've lost a bit of weight again because of it. Tip of the iceberg people. I'll leave it at that!

Etsy: update Tuesday 4th March 12noon GMT www.etsy.com/shop/ellysknitinsanity

Nail: Essie, warm & toasty turtleneck

Episode 31: Our Friend Deb....

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 00:24:00 +0000

Friday 21st February 2014

Hi everyone and welcome back, today Keira is being co host as we do a book review for Dishcloth Diva Knits On! by Deb Buckingham, published by Cooperative Press and was gifted to us for this review. I hope you all enjoy the full show.

Pearl Dishcloth by Deb Buckingham knitted by me.
Gladys Dishcloth by Deb Buckingham knitted by Keira
Dishcloth Diva Knits On can be purchased here for both Book or Ebook. The digital version is approximately £6.11

Important announcement for younger viewers, Keira will be starting her own video podcast Called 'Be Yourself, Knit Ewenique' it is aimed at children around her age who enjoy knitting, spinning and general crafting for fun. It will be recorded the first day each month, and is her way of encouraging other kids to be creative. She will be doing her own book, yarn and pattern reviews too. Please show support and let your children watch and comment to her. She is now on ravelry too, but you must pm me Elspeth81 before friend requests will be accepted.

Fo's:
Lonely Tree Shawl by Sylvia Bo Bilvia
First garter stitch square towards Niamhs blanket.
4/5 more squares towards my Vivid Blanket by www.tincanknits.com

Ravellenics: I did my lonely tree shawl, who else has finished their item?

Wips:
Me: Vivid Blanket, using 6/7 different yarns, 5 are by www.fivemoons.co.uk
Chinook by Ali Green using Drops Cotton Viscose in colour #32. I am exactly halfway, which is 22 points. Now to decrease.
Afterthought heel socks by Laura Linneman using fivemoons selene.
Keira: Chinook using 'Draculaura' on Tuxedo Glitz by Penguin Soup, which Ginny dyed especially for Keira, go visit her shop here
Frogged: Wimberley got frogged due to pattern eratta and no corrections published.

Next up knitting:
Elly: Wild by Hiroko Payne / The Hare And The Crow, I will be using Regia Hand Paints ~ turquoise 8850. ( instead of magic cake ruffle shawl)

Spinning:
Still spinning my first Enchanted Knoll Happy Hooves Club Batt, Sea Goddess. on third colour now!

Sewing/ Cross Stitch:
Just a small amount on Niamhs

Deliveries/ Purchases:
From www.fondantfibre.com sample of English Blended fibre in 'Narwhale Song'
Hand Painted Yarn in 'Love Letters' and 'I kiss the name you sign' both are 75/25 superwash merino, nylon.
From www.3irishgirls.com Carys BFL in 'Meg' with a 1/4 skein of 'Amy' both are the 100% BFL base worsted weight.
From www.enchantedknoll.com Happy Hooves Batt Club in 'Crushed' 4oz superwash merino with extra sparkley bits.
From www.ravelry.com I bought another new pattern because it is perfect. Look I will be knitting it using Rowan Tweed Creative worsted in the Lavender Heather # 0712 colour.
From Gourmet Stash on etsy here Dave bought me: Fibery Tribbles 2oz *limited Edition* 'Obligatory Box of Chocolates' Yes I am very happy indeed.

Nails: Essie nail lacquer ~ lilacism with butterfly stickers

Episode 30: 3, 2, 1, Cast on

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 20:30:00 +0000

Hi everyone, this weeks episode was recorded on Friday 7th February 2014

Fo's: Cardigan with Pockets by Fiona Ellis using Noro Sarubia
two more Vivid Squares
Wips:
Vivid blanket 30 squares to go
Joeys Jumper
Spinning:
Sea Goddess Batt from www.enchantedknoll.com
Cross Stitch:
Rarity for Niamh
What's Next:
Wimberley for Ravellenics 2015
Magic cake Ruffle Shawl
Purchases & Deliveries:
Modern Knits Vintage Style book
Health Check:
Up and down this week, quite a lot of fibro fog. a lot of pain and constant nausea, plus kidney pains.
Nails: Essie ~ play date

Etsy: Clubs commence sign ups on Friday 14th February www.etsy.com/shop/ellysknitinsanity

Episode 29: Ufo's to Fo's

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 19:44:00 +0000

Hi everyone and welcome back this week, this weeks episode was recorded on Sunday 2nd February 2014. Dave joins me again, enjoy the show.

Fibre is from www.fondantfibre.co.uk

Fo:
Lucy's Cowl ~ Malabrigo Worsted, pattern is Ribbon & Rings Cowl by Chrissy Fletcher of Stitched Together podcast.
I will be making another one for myself with 'Sparks fly from my fingertips' bfl from fondant fibre.

WIP's:
Dave : Gilded Cardigan 34.5"by Carolyn Noyes Cascade Dolce Col 959
Elly: Cardigan with Pockets by Fiona Ellis ~ Noro Sarubia ~ 4mm & 5mm Signature fixed circulars.
Joeys Coat: My made up made to measure pattern ~ Rowan RYC Cashsoft DK

Spinning FO's:
fondant fibre, polworth, cashmere, silk & sparkle punis, Navajo plyed 200yards worsted.

Wip:
Sea Goddess, Ramboulette? from Enchanted Knoll batt club, I will be Navajo plying it for a shawl to keep the gradient.

Cross Stitch:
Elly: Rarity cross stitch for Niamh on sparkly 14 count aida,
Star Wars and Avengers cross stitch patterns from XStitchmyheart on Etsy

What's Next:
For the Ravellenics: Wimberley Shawl by Kitman Figueroa, using Schoppel Cat Print Admiral, Hand Dyed Collection. I'll be knitting the middle size which takes 440 yards and I'll be adding beads too!!!!!!!! using 0.75mm crochet hook from KnitPro for 4mm / 8/0 beads

Purchases & Deliveries:
Spindle and fibre from SpinCityUK on Etsy
Deeply Dippy~ MCN nests 100g from fondant fibre
Louisa Harding Grace Han Dyed, Col 45, for knitting the top of Snowflake sweater from Tin Can Knits, I'll be using a grey superfine Merino for the body.
Romney the Sheep !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Episode 28: It's been a long week!

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 00:15:00 +0000

Hi everyone and welcome back, this week Dave joins me on the show, it was a lot of fun recording together and hopefully he'll be back on again soon.

FO's: The Long and Winding Row

Wip's: Can't show you the project yet sorry, but the yarn is Manos del Uruguay silk blend, DK
Dave wip is getting frogged and he'd like suggestions as to what to knit instead please. His yarn is Cascade Yarns Dolce, 50g - 109yds, he has 7 skeins to use.

Cross stitch: Gorjuss You Brought Me Love
Gorjuss The Foxes, both were bought on Ebay as full kits.
My Little Pony from Etsy here, I'm using some pearlised 14count Aida
The doctor who cross stitch sampler cushion is also from Esty here

Lace one skein wonders, ISBN: 978-1-61212-058-4
Noro Knitting Magazine ISBN: 9770890923994
Interweave Knits ISBN: 9770747902004

Thank you to everyone for being so supportive,
Look after yourselves and each other. Elly (Elspeth81) and Dave (Knittmonkey)
Buttons I bought at Inspirations in Exeter, they don't sell online sorry.
Thank you to everyone for being so supportive,

Episode 27 Thursday 16th January 2014

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 21:01:00 +0000

Hi everyone, sorry I've been gone since Christmas Day with my recording, here is todays episode.

FO's: Emma's Hat

Wip's: Niamhs Socks: Daughters Love Invictus Yarns
Vivid
Halele'a
Cardigan with Pockets
Long and Winding Row
Swatching for: Wildflower Cardigan and Wee Wildflower both by Alana Dakos
I also bought the pattern Sprig by Alana Dakos and I will be buying Botanical knits 2

Spinning:
Spring Blossom is done
Sanibel Stoop singles are finally off the bobbin.
Green mixed batt is half done
Pink punis from www.fondantfibre.com , Cashmere silk merino and sparkle.

What's next:
Niamhs wee wildflower cardigan using adrialfil primula and my wildflower cardigan using Tosca Light
My sweater and hat patterns, sign up in the testing thread Here if you'll test knit either for me.
Follow Your Arrow using Crazy Zauberballs x 2

Steps to Recovery is available to purchase on Friday 17th January 2014, click the link to see.

Kal:
UFO's to FO's Kal

Deliveries:
lots of yummy fibre from www.fondantfibre.com the shawl for the rolags is THIS one
batt from: Enchanted Knoll
tshirt from www.teefury.com
candles from www.zulilly.com
Yarn from www.indigodragonfly.ca

Etsy Shop: update here

Nails: Basic black polish with purple glitter top coat.

Since I've been on....

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:56:00 +0000

I've put a few photos on today so you can see I've been busy knitting and spinning amongst test knitting and making items for the shop update. Sorry I haven't recorded an episode, I just haven't felt up to it both physically or mentally. I am going to try to record next week for Tuesday. I have a lot to show you all and I've missed you too. I have a couple of finished items, a few new projects to show you and yey some spinning too. Plus the new UFO to FO KAL thread is now up in the group on ravelry. So come join in.
Take care of yourselves.
Elly

Hat Kal Prize Drawing

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 21:35:00 +0000

Hi folks,
Earlier this evening Kim drew the names for the Hat Kal Prizes,
One prize was from Sharon at www.fivemoons.co.uk
The Second prize was from Deb at www.fondantfibre.com
Go take a look at their wonderful items for sale.

Whats happening???

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 17:06:00 +0000

So it's Boxing Day. I have a strange thing happening and no idea why. I AM KNITTING MONOGAMOUSLY¡!!!!!!!!!!!!
How this happened I have no idea, why? I think because it is so enjoyable to knit on this project that I have no desire to change it up as I normally do after a couple of hours. I am completely satisfied just letting my fingers do the knitting while I while away the hours watching re runs or listening to podcasts or being with the girls. This is a new feeling to be sure. One which I'm sure will last until this secret test knit is completed. Seeing as Niamh is happy to wait for her socks and my Kal kit hasn't arrived.
Is this normal???? I usually hate only working on one project as you all know by now. Time will tell hey.
I hope you all had a wonderfully good time yesterday and that you have starting thinking about what you'll be giving to charity over the coming weeks. I know we have a few boxes and bags ready. So I'll leave you all to your happy family and friends. Take care of yourselves.
Elly

Wednesday 25th December 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 18:26:00 +0000

Merry Christmas Everyone

Yes..............I did record a quick show today on Christmas day.
Have a lovely holiday wherever you are, See you on New Years Eve.
Elly x

Monday 23rd December 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 20:47:00 +0000

Hi everyone,
I decided to write a blog post to make a change. I will be adding in random entries like today just to keep you all up to date on happenings and also because I've realised if I talk about everything on the podcast it will get crazy long. So anything not knitting or spinning or normal podcast will go here.
So, I did something incredible.
I managed to bake Kimberly's birthday cake...........
Just to put this into context, the last hot meal I ate was Christmas dinner 2011, the last thing I cooked in the oven was bread, about 18 months ago. So this is huge. I will show you, look:

See!!! Fab, I am very proud of myself for forcing myself to make it and test my symptoms, I got a really bad head, but no nausea or such which is what I was dreading. So Kim had a lovely day.

Then a couple of days ago, I was thinking I wanted to make something treaty to add to gifts and as small gifts for a couple of friends. So I made peppermint bark, fudge bark, strawberry lace teddy bears and peppermint and chocolate dipped marshmallows...... I can't eat them, however they are being very happily received by everyone.

Which brings me to today.
Today I wanted to bake Christmas biscuits, to see again if I could cope. Well blow me down, I have had so much fun and it didn't affect me one bit. Yipee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So what if I can't eat anything I've made over the last week. I love making things for others to enjoy and I always used to love cooking and baking. Here's to 2014 cooking more things cause I want to.

See you all tomorrow on the show, Take Care, Elly

Episode 25 : What Elly Forgot

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Thu, 19 Dec 2013 11:23:00 +0000

Hi everyone, it's Thursday 19th December 2014
Today Kimberly turned 11 so I'll be baking her cake while she's at school.
I recorded last night so I hope you enjoy this weeks show.

Fo's: Layla by Brenda Castiel
Snowflake washcloth,
Keira's Socks, Steps to Recovery by Elspeth Campbell (me)
Charlottes Hat, Perseverance by Elspeth Campbell (me)

Wip's: Niamhs socks Daughter's Love by Elspeth Campbell (me just not published yet, publishing January 2014, )
Kims Cardi: Clamdigger Cardi made age 10
Samanthas Wristers just a pattern I've made up.
Medy the Jellyfish by Elspeth Campebell (me just not published yet, publishing January 2014)

Hat Kal: Keep posting your hats folks,

Spinning: Green Batts on my wheel
Mulled wine Batts from www.fondantfibre.com on my new drop spindle from SpinCityUk on Etsy

My patterns need test knitters, so go sign up on the testing thread here.

Deliveries:
Stitch markers from here
Blue cotton araucarnia

Etsy shop: I will be updating as I make things instead of weekly or monthly updates.
I have a 10% discount code: hohoho
So go take a peeky and treat yourself here.

My nails this week: Barry M Nail Paint ~ 340 Aqua Glitter

I try to rename Deb as Sharon

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 23:32:00 +0000

Sorry really slack on the shownotes, I will catch up next week.
For now here was this weeks episode.

Episode 23: Prizes

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 22:06:00 +0000

Hi everyone, this weeks show is short due to illness again.

I finished my socks using Two Grey Dogs Designs from Etsy, the pattern I am having test knit now and hope to publish in the new year,
I drew the 5 yarny prizes for the sock kal.
You guys all get to meet Joey, My 9 week old Chihuahua x Chinese Crested puppy.

Episode 22: Hiro got Finished

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 08:47:00 +0000

Welcome everyone, I recorded this weeks episode on Wednesday 20th November.

Brief show notes:
Finished my Hiro jumper, by Julia Farwell-Clay
Works In Progress: Socks for Kim, Mel, Ginny,
Pau Hana by Mel of Single Handed Knits.

Spinning, zwartbles fleece I bought and have been processing on my drop spindle. Also some Fondant Fibre rolags on my lightweight spindle and some Alpaca I dyed on another spindle, my wheel spinning has been very little.

Deliveries:
Ashford hand carders,
Bags from Slipped Stitch Studios,
Swapetition parcel from SavvyMel who produces Savvy Girls Podcast. Linked in the side bar.

Sock Kal drawing will be drawn Live next Tuesday 26th November and I will post more yarn in the Sock Kal thread on Ravelry.
My shop : www.etsy.com/shop/EllysKnitInSanity

Episode 21: No Name

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:13:00 +0000

Hi everyone, I recorded on Thursday this week,

No Fo's

WIP's: Kims Socks, using Invictus Yarns, Herme, Master of my Feet, toe up pattern recipe.
Mel's Socks, using Two Grey Dogs, merino silk blend, My pattern ~ Swish Socks, I will release this pattern after Christmas,
Hiro by Julia Farwell-Clay, using Cascade 220 Heathers,
Despicable Spirals, test knit for Ginny of Penguin Soup Podcast. Linked in the right side bar.

Spinning: I have finished the single of my Unwind Yarn Company, Sanibel Stoop, grey merino.
I have also spun and 2 plyed the Camel Silk Fibre I will be stocking in my shop. I love this blend the most.

The only deliveries I have received are for me to make items for my shop on etsy.
Jewellery can be bought from www.next.co.uk and yes they deliver internationally.

Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/EllysKnitInSanity

Episode 20: Wedding Fo

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Sat, 09 Nov 2013 11:05:00 +0000

Hi everyone,
This weeks show was recorded on Friday 8th November 2013

FO's: Wedding Ring Pillow, http://www.ravelry.com/projects/elspeth81/ring-bearer-pillow
I used Dye For Yarn, 100% Mulberry Silk, undyed from www.dyeforyarn.com

WIP's: Kims Socks, Toe up socks with no pattern just knitting as I think looks right,
I'm using Invictus Yarns, Master of my feet, Hermie OOAK, 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon from www.invictusyarns.etsy.com

Mels Socks, my own pattern (let me know if you like it and I will publish it)
Two Grey Dogs Designs, Colourway ~ Purple People Eater, 70% Merino, 30% Silk, from etsy.

Kimberly's Clam Digger, I am now on the first sleeve, http://www.ravelry.com/projects/elspeth81/clam-digger

My Hiro, I am now almost finished on the second sleeve : http://www.ravelry.com/projects/elspeth81/hiro

Despicable Spiral Socks, Test Knit for Ginny of Penguin Soup : www.penguin-soup.com

Spinning:
I haven't spun on my wheel this week, I have spun on my laceweight drop spindle a little though.

Deliveries: fibre from www.fondantfibre.com
Fabrics for drop spindle gloves and project bags.
Shop News:
www.etsy.com/shop/EllysKnitInSanity
I have done quite a large update for Yarns, Fibres, Orifice Hooks and a small Spindle Glove.
Go on over and have a look and feel enabled :-)

Nails: Rimmel Nail Varnish this week.

Episode 19

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 23:29:00 +0000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqm8Akl2ys4&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Episode 18, Penguin Soup and I

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 17:16:00 +0000

FO’s:

Elly: Emmas Socks, using Selardi 4ply 2.5mm dpns

Niamhs Sparkly socks, using Penguin Soup, Tuxedo Glitz, Rainbow Dash 2.75mm dpns

Suprise for Ginny

Ginny:

N/A

Wips:

Ginny:

PPSS

Boo from PenguinSoup

9” circ

Hitchhiker by Martina Behm

Fruity Oaty Bars from Mad Color’s Club

3.25mm because everything else was in another project

Elly:

Stripey socks, Lollipop Yarns, Love me do, 32” magic loop 2.5mm karbonz

After thought heel socks by Laura Linneman, Fivemoons Luna plus 4ply, rainbow nation. 2.25mm 32” magic loop

Hiro by Julia Farwell-Clay, Cascade 220 Heathers, 4.5mm Karbonz circular,

Clam Digger by Melissa Schaschwary using king cole merino & james c brett twinkle

Spinning:

Elly: FO’s Fondant Fibre, Whitefaced Woodland 100g

Spinning: Gales Art, Corriedale, green

Ginny:

Unwind in Wedding Orchids on Corriedale

What’s Next?

Ginny:

Ginny’s Cardigan from Harry Potter Knits

Dream in Color Smooshy in Tabby

Elly:

Pau Hana by MSkiKnits using Malabrigo Yarn Arroyo Colorway Borraja

Mail:

Elly:

4 skeins of Invictus Yarns for Christmas knitting

Loop Bullseye Bump

1 skein of Leading man fibre arts

Ginny:

Ply Issue 2

Cool/ Uncool Stuff:

Ginny:

I made a new friend!
Miles ate my backpack. Bought a new one, bad quality. I need to hunt down someone to replace the zipper.
Ate my Gorjuss pencil case and JessaLu bag
Dyeing again and love it! Updates soon, VKNS changed!
1st and 2nd week of the month
3rd and 4th week of the month

Elly:

Kals:

Elly:

Sock Kal ongoing until 25th November

Ginny:

October Halloween Kal!

Contests:

Ginny:

Winner of the September kal is:

Elly:

First prize being shown for sock kal

Health Check:

Elly:

Bad Fybromayalgia week and Gastric issues

Shop Update:

Ginny:

Working my way back to doing updates. Hopefully soon, being sometime in November.
I’m still taking custom orders so feel free to message me.
Sale!!!! 20% off until the end of October. Off everything except the club of the month items. Use code: Nightmare20
Christmas Colours update soon. Trying for the end of October, early November.

Episode 17: Where we talk to Benjamin Levisay

noreply@blogger.com (Elspeth Campbell) — Tue, 15 Oct 2013 22:59:00 +0000

Tuesday 15th October 2013

Hi everyone,
This weeks show has a special guest, Benjamin Levisay. He is the CEO of XRX publishing and a very nice gentleman as I'm sure you will all agree. Oh and Dave is jealous of the coffee mug!!!

Did you notice I was knitting, didn't seem nervous hey?
Halos of hope - http://www.halosofhope.org/
Knitter's Magazine & Stitches - http://www.knittinguniverse.com
Fibromyalgia ~UK http://www.fibromyalgia-associationuk.org/whatcanyoudo/donate
~ http://www.fibromyalgia-associationuk.org/whatcanyoudo/fundraising-mainmenu-57
~US http://www.afsafund.org/
~ http://www.afsafund.org/joinafsa.htm

You will find many forums on most things talked about today on Ravelry and elsewhere.