Episode 8 - Let's Get Dramatic

Show Notes:

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What's New?
- Lego Star Wars 3: The Clone Wars has been keeping the kids entertained the past two days.
- Spring Break is nearly over!  THANK YOU GOD!!!

WIP
Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig in Knit Picks Palette on US6 Needles
Clapotis by Kate Gilbert in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock on US5 Needles
Japanese Garden Shawl by Wendy Johnson in Numma Numma Special Edition on US5 Needles
Snowbunny Cowl by Renee Leverington in an unknown stash yarn (I WILL find the band this weekend)

FO
I got nuthin....

Spinning
67 Yards of corriedale from Highland Handmades in Cherry Blossom
109 Yards of BFL from Fiber Optic Yarns in Whorled Peas
On the wheel - 75% BFL, 25% Tussah Silk from Highland Handmades in 18 Flavors

New to Me
String Theory Colorworks Resonance in Coronal Mass Ejection
Dyeabolical Yarns 2-ply sock yarn in Superheroes
100% SW Merino from PaletPC
Crown Mountain Farms Fiber Club - South African Top from KnitterPhreek
100% Merino and BIL from Beesybee Fibers
100% BFL from Woolgatherings
100% Merino from Enchanted Knoll Farm

Leslie and Laura have posted an afterthought heel tutorial - Here

I am still fundraising for the Walk Now for Autism Speaks through May.  I have received a beautiful skein of Wollmeise that I will be giving away to one lucky viewer to donates!  The yarn is 500% of the We're Different base in Indioch Rot - which I'm told is Indian Red?  Regardless of the name, it's a beautiful yarn and I'm grateful to Aesox for her donation!
If you would like to donate a prize for this cause, please contact me at erin@mommyneedsyarn.com or find me on Ravelry as MommyNeedsYarn.

The Japanese Garden Shawl KAL continues and we have had a fantastic response!  Please think about joining us.  The KAL will continue until the end of April.  Everyone who posts a picture of their finished (and blocked) shawl by April 30th will be entered into a drawing for a prize TBD by me!  If you have something you'd like to add for this, please contact me and I'll be happy to add your product to the prize package!

I think that is everything... I am off to spin the gorgeous Woolgatherings fiber that is calling my name and will be my first attempt at navajo plying!  Squeeee!!!

Mommy Knows Best

I decided to take a moment on Wednesdays and answer some of the questions that have been asked in the comments.  I'll also answer the more in-depth ones in Friday's episodes.  But here are a couple of quick responses.

Penelope10 asked: "I love the wheel! What is the brand?"
- The wheel is a Lendrum DT (double treadle) It's a beautiful wheel and I am having an amazing time working with it.

L asked: "I want to buy a wheel but have no idea what kind to purchase. How did you come to your decision?"
- I went into The Fold convinced I needed a Ladybug. But Toni was out of that wheel so I sat down at all of the different wheels and tried treading them. Toni brought me the Lendrum and said "You need to try this one." It was love at first spin.

I love hearing from you so please feel free to comment and ask any questions you may have.  I know I tend to talk to the screen when watching podcasts - drop me a note and I'll be happy to respond:  either here on Wednesdays or on the podcast.

Hope you're having a great week!

A KAL for Japan

Image courtesy of Wendy Johnson

WendyKnits aka Wendy Johnson has published a new shawl pattern called Japanese Garden Shawl. 

She is donating all of the proceeds to American Red Cross for their disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.

I have purchased my copy of the pattern, printed it and cast on in some lovely Knit Picks palette in Clematis Heather that I had in my stash.

I would love to have you all join me! 

Cast on anytime and finish by April 30th to be entered in a drawing for a special prize from me!
Your entry will be a picture of the finished (and blocked) shawl.
You can either link to a post on your blog or post a picture in the KAL thread on Ravelry.

Please join us in supporting the relief efforts in Japan and other affected areas.

I will talk more about the KAL in this week’s episode.

Episode 7 - Wheelies

There are no show notes yet because I totally winged it this week.  :)  I was planning on recording on Saturday but couldn't wait to show off my new baby!
I'll get links up soon but in the meantime, I'm off to play!  Have a great weekend!

Episode 6 - A Plague on My House

Show Notes

WIP
Featherweight Cardigan
198 Yds of Heaven Shawl

FO
February Lady
Pedestrian Crossing Cowl

What's Next
Lakedale Shawl
Annis Shawl
Make It Work

What I Love
damnyouautocorrect.com
shitmykidsruined.com

Randomness/Mommy Moment

www.lightitupblue.org
Walk for Autism Speaks on May 21st at Soldier Field

Extra

Episode 5 - High Fiber Diet

WIP

Featherweight Cardigan - Knit Picks Palette on size 6 needles

February Lady Sweater - Cascade 220 on size 8 needles

Pedestrian Crossing Cowl - Malabrigo Worsted on size 8 needles

FO

nothing

What's Next

Malabrigo March

- Starving Artist in Chunky

- 198 yards of heaven in worsted

More baby hats for MOPs

What's New?

Swap Packages

LOTS of Yarn!

Thoughts on needles