Episode 17 - Rip It

Works In Progress
Evenstar by Susan Pandorf
Highland Handmades Black Cherry Lace in Lupine on US3/3.25mm
Link to alternate ways to work "INC7 in DEC3" stitch

Vanilla Socks
String Theory Resonance in Coronal Mass Ejection on US0/2.00mm

I'll Call You Mystery by Wendy Johnson
Malabrigo Sock in Boticelli Red on US6/4.00mm


Finished Objects
Nada

On the Wheel
Nada

What's Next?
Chart 3 of Mystery
Summer Flies KAL
Pleated Handbag SAL
TKG Stash Dash 5K

What's New?
Bags!!  Owl Pouch, Piddly
No New Yarn!  Yay me!  I still have my GC to Fuzzy Wuzzy to use too!!
Autism Speaks Pictures - Please watch to the end to see a special slide show of pictures from Saturday.

Walk Now For Autism Speaks 2011

Thank You!!

Saturday's walk was amazing!  We woke up and checked the radar right away because we knew there was a chance of rain and storms.  It looked like things would hold off until the afternoon so we headed downtown to Soldier's Field at 8am.  We arrived early and checked out the resource fair.  We then took off ahead of the official start and had a great walk around the Field Museum and Shedd.  We got back in time for lunch and music before deciding to head home.  We made it to the entrance to the expressway before the heavens opened and the rain started.  God was truly smiling down on us!  :)
I thought you all would like to see some pictures from the day's activities.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all that donated prizes for the giveaways as well as those that donated their money to support Autism Speaks.   I truly appreciate all of your help!

Walking on the field - the boys were so excited!

At the Blackhawks Campbell for Kids booth

Patrick at the Blackhawks Shoot-Out

Brodie at the Blackhawks Shoot-Out

Brodie on the lawn in front of Field

Laura & Danny

Painting at one of the booths

My sweet Brodie reminding us how widespread autism has become

Episode 16 - Arsenic and New Lace

Show Notes

Works In Progress

Evenstar Shawl by Susan Pandorf - Highland Handmades Black Cherry Lace in Lupine on US 3/3.25mm

Vanilla Socks - String Theory Colorworks Resonance in Coronal Mass Ejection on US 1/2.25mm

Finished Objects

Haruni by Emily Ross - Malabrigo Sock in Abril on US 6/4.0mm

What's Next

Summer Mystery Shawlette by Wendy Johnson

Summer Flies by Donna Griffin

Fulled Lopi Tote by Adrian Bizilia

What's New

Malabrigo Sock in Boticelli Red

Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Water Lily

Wednesday Wonderings...

What is your favorite place to knit in your house?  Share a picture in the comments.  

LIving Room Corner

Episode 15 - Productivity Rocks!

Works In Progress
Evenstar Shawl by Susan Pandorf - Highland Handmades Black Cherry Lace in Lupine on US 3/3.25mm
Haruni by Emily Ross - Malabrigo Sock in Abril on US 6/4.0mm


Finished Objects
Fulled Lopi Tote by Adrian Bazilia - Cascade 220 in 8886 and Lion Alpine Wool in Cinnamon on US 13/9mm
Lace Ribbon Slouch Hat by Molly Wood - Universal Yarns Cotton Supreme in Phlox on US 6/4.0mm & US8/5.0mm
Walk Now Socks by IrishGirlieKnits - Malabrigo Sock in Impressionist Sky on US1/2.25mm
The March Square by Lorena Haldeman - Cascade 220 in 8886 on US8/5.0mm


What's New?
Much love for The Loopy Ewe this week!

Happy Mother's Day!

MNY Autism Speaks Fundraiser - Drawing #5

Thank you to all who donated!!!
There will be TWO more weekly contests!  And then our Grand Prize Drawing on May 20th!!

Next week's drawing will be on Monday since I will be out of town for the weekend yet again.

The weekly drawing on May 20th will be for a special edition skein of Keegan Lane Yarns in a one of a kind colorway just for me and one lucky viewer!

The GRAND PRIZE package is growing by the day!  So far we have a skein of Malabrigo, two skeins of The Yarn Side, a needle case and some LOVELY stitch markers handmade by moi.

Thank you to everyone who has donated prizes as well as everyone who has donated to Autism Speaks.

If you'd like to donate to the Grand Prize package or would like to make a donation to Autism Speaks of less than $20, please contact me at erin@mommyneedsyarn.com

You all are wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Episode 14 - Once a Year...

Show Notes

WIP
Walk Now Socks by IrishGirlieKnits Malabrigo Sock in Impressionist Sky on US1/2.25mm
Haruni by Emily Ross Malabrigo Sock in Abril on US6/4.0mm
Evenstar Shawl by Susan Pandorf Highland Handmades Black Cherry Lace in Lupine

FO
The Age of Brass and Steam by Orange Flower in my own Tempted Handspun on US8/5.0mm


Up Next
Fulled Lopi Tote by Adrian Bizilla in Cascade 220

What's New?
Retreat Update with yummy new fiber and yarn
New Bags!!!

Japanese Garden Shawl KAL Winner is.......ShadyFibers

Thank you to the 20 viewers/group members who KAL on this fabulous project and posted pictures of their FO!  If you'd still like to knit the shawl (or knit another one), feel free to continue to post in the thread.

New Technique
Single Loop Knitting

MommyNeedsYarn Ravelry Group

MNY Autism Speaks Fundraiser - Drawing #4

Thank you to all who donated!!!
There will be TWO more weekly contests!  And then our Grand Prize Drawing on May 20th!!
Next week's prize is the crafty zipper bag from Yarn Play Cafe and a skein of 3-ply superwash merino from Rio de la Plata yarns in Dusky Green.

The weekly drawing on May 20th will be for a special edition skein of Keegan Lane Yarns in a one of a kind colorway just for me and one lucky viewer!

The GRAND PRIZE package is growing by the day!  So far we have a skein of Malabrigo, two skeins of The Yarn Side, a needle case and some LOVELY stitch markers handmade by moi.

Thank you to everyone who has donated prizes as well as everyone who has donated to Autism Speaks.

If you'd like to donate to the Grand Prize package or would like to make a donation to Autism Speaks of less than $20, please contact me at erin@mommyneedsyarn.com

You all are wonderful and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!