Saturday, September 24, 2011

Episode 31 Fall Into Autumn


Sorry about the lag time between visual and audio. Not sure what happened.

Now Performing:

Steve=
Callie=

Taking A Bow:

Steve=
Callie=
  • NOTHING!
In Rehearsal:

Steve=
  • NOTHING!
Callie=

Behind The Scenes:

Steve=
  • Dyeabolical Superwash BFL Top in the Mourning Clowns Colorway
Callie=
  • NOTHING

In The Spotlight:
    VIEWERS GET A 20% OFF COUPON CODE GOOD THROUGH OCTOBER 6TH, 2011
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A Round Of Applause:

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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Episode 30 Raise The Woof


Now Performing:

Taking A Bow:

In Rehearsal:


Behind The Scenes:
274 yards of a 3-ply Fingering Weight
Available for purchase in my Etsy Shop


In The Spotlight:
    VIEWERS GET A 20% OFF COUPON CODE GOOD THROUGH OCTOBER 6TH, 2011
    DRAMATIC20
  • Stash Enhancement:
CJ Kopec Creations in the Secrets Colorway (Thanks Lisa!)
6CatsKnittingAround Polworth Top in the True Blood Colorway & Stitch Markers
Wolfe Farms Apple Crisp Lotion (all Apple Crisp items are 25% off this month)

A Round Of Applause:
  • Happy Birthday Erin (mommyneedsyarn)!!!
  • Thank you to Natasha (tashbalaz) for her generous donation to the podcast!
  • Thank you to Tina (Weezie72377) for gifting me the Diamondback Mitts!
  • New Podcast:

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Episode 29 You Can't Touch This


Today Calli (Calsters) joins me as my co-host!

Now Performing:

Steve=
Calli=

Taking A Bow:

Calli=

In Rehearsal:

Steve=
Behind The Scenes:


In The Spotlight:
  • What I'm Watching
  • I will be attending the Super Summer Knitaway!!!
  • Stash Enhancement:
Desert Vista Dyeworks Gradient Fingering in the Charcoal Colorway
& Gradient Lace in the Blush Colorway

VIEWERS GET A 20% OFF COUPON CODE GOOD THROUGH OCTOBER 6TH, 2011
DRAMATIC20

A Round Of Applause:
  • Thank you to Kimberly (SockBunny) & Tina (BloomingKnitter) for their generous donations to the podcast this week!
  • New Podcasts:
Wolfe Farms with Dawn & Nicole
  • Name That Musical Contest #4 Winner!!!

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Saturday, September 3, 2011

Podcasters Challenge Project Modifications

Alright folks,
I went to cast on my project today and it just wasn't working out. So, I decided to design my own dog coat loosely based off the pattern. Below you will find what I came up with. Of course I'm knitting this for Ernie (which is a large Yorkie) so you would have to increase it to fit your dog, but I think that should be pretty easy. I'm still in the beginning stages of knitting it, so don't hate me if it doesn't work out exactly. Also, I'm pretty sure my yarn in smaller than a worsted weight, so make sure to check your gauge and yardage. I never thought I would design anything, let alone a dog sweater, but here it goes......

Ernie's Loved Dog Sweater


Yarn = 300 yards of a Worsted Weight



Needles = Size 8 US/ 6 mm



Gauge = 4 stitches per inch in stockinette




Cast on 84 stitches with size 8 US/6mm


Join in the round, being careful not to twist.


Knit in K2P2 ribbing for 2 inches.


Pattern Rounds:

Round 1 = K2P2 for 20 stitches, K2 P1, place marker, K2P2 for 12 stitches, K 12 stitches, P2K2 for 12 stitches, place marker, P1 K2, P2K2 for 20 stitches, P2


Round 2 = Same as Round 1


Round 3 = K2P2 for 20 stitches, K2 P1, C2B P2 for 12 stitches, K12 stitches, P2 C2B for 12 stitches, P1 K2, P2K2 for 20 stitches, P2


Continue Rounds 1-3 until the piece measure to the back of the dog's front legs

(8 inches)


On the last round, 12 stitches before round marker start knitting with a new needle. Continue with new needle until you have 12 stitches after marker. (total of 24 stitches on new needle)


With original needle, cast off 4 stitches, work to last 4 stitches on original needle, cast off last 4 stitches.


Work back and forth flat for 1 inch, remember to continue pattern with cables. Cut yarn.


Now begin knitting with new needle in pattern for 1 inch.


Join front and back onto 1 needle making sure to cast on 4 stitches over the leg holes.


Knit to dog's neck in plain K2P2 ribbing.


Next round = K2togP2tog to end of round.


Knit K1P1 ribbing for 1 inch. Bind off loosely



Legs:

Pick 20 stitches around leg hole. Knit in K2P2 ribbing for 1 inch. Bind off Loosely.





C2B = K the 2nd stitch on the left needle without slipping off, then K the 1st stitch and slip both off


Make it your own = The 12 stitch stockinette portion in the middle of the body section would be a great place for you to add your own spin on the coat with more cables, lace, or purl design, etc.

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Episode 28 Bring It!


Now Performing:

Taking A Bow:
  • NOTHING!
In Rehearsal:
  • Plurk Podcaster Challenge Project

Behind The Scenes:


In The Spotlight:
  • What I'm Watching

A Round Of Applause:

Contact:
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Friday, September 2, 2011

Challenge Project & Stash Down Prizes



If you won a prize, please email me through Ravelry with your shipping address.
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