Episode 34: Blocking

Correction, Kristin Omdahl's short row shaping lace article is in the IK Spring 09 issue.

OFF the needles:
Mom's socks in Noro
Mystic Star Shawl in yarntopia tencel
Another dishcloth

ON the needles:
Blaze in bittersweet Lion and Lamb Lorna's Lace
Cece sweater in Berocco Inca Gold
OWLS sweater in Cascade Ecowool

This week I used both Soak and Eucalan to block, I prefer the Eucalan.

Knitty on blocking

http://letsknit2gether.com/ has a nice Vodcast on general "spritz blocking"

Episode 33: Kristin Omdahl Interview

This week I attended a Kristin Omdahl workshop/class at Anneke's Needleworks in Miami. If you are in the area it is worth checking out, it is by far one of the largest fiber spaces here in South Florida, with friendly and helpful staff.

The pattern that we were learning was from Kristin's new book Wrapped In Crochet The Blaze scarf is a stunning corkscrew design. Kristin managed to teach at least 2 people to crochet (first time ever they tried) and they were off on this pattern. We also were taught some other techniques featured in her book and show some of Krisin's other patterns. I fell in LOVE with the silk/sea cell lace yarn.

About Kristin:
Kristin Omdahl is a knit and crochet designer, author of "Wrapped In Crochet: Scarves, Wraps and Shawls" and owner of StyledbyKristin.com. Check out her website for knit and crochet patterns, kits, tutorials and news. You know her patterns, she has been featured in major publications including Interweave Crochet Magazine, Crochet! Magazine, Vogue Knitting, Knit N Style Magazine, Knit.1 Magazine, to name a few. She currently has the cover design of Interweave Crochet Magazine.

Styledbykristin.com offers her patterns, kits, and much more.
The Stella design mentioned in the interview was feature on Knitting Daily, the pattern is available in the book Wrapped in Crochet and at http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2009/04/08/interview-with-kristin-omdahl-part-ii.aspx
A U-tube tutorial video can be found here.


Also this week:
On/Off the needles: Noro Mother's day socks
Owls
Blaze scarf
Mystic Star shawl
Socks
Reviews: Interweave Knits Summer 2009, Knit 1 spring/summer 09

Episode 32: Sticks and stones....but veggie matter in my yarn is not so fun

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Verena Knitting You need to check out these patterns, finally what we have been missing.

What we're talking about:
The new IK is out!!
Knit 1 arrived this week too!


ON the needles:
Slipstitch socks from The Little Box of Socks-Changed to Spiraling Master Coriolis Pattern knitted in Flat Feet yarn
Owls by Kate Davies (see week 28-30) knitted in Cascade Ecowool
Mystic Star (see week 28-30) knitted in Yarntopia Treasures 10/2 Tencel Handpainted available at etsy.com
OFF the needles :) Tura Maeve Dress by Paulina Obregón (see week 28-30)knitting in Viking of Norway; Pure Milk
Vineyard dishcloth (see week 28-30)Peaches and cream baby
Ballet flats by Cocoknits Knitted in Noro silk garden have been FROGGED to create Mother's Day housesocks.
Ribbed lace bolero knitted in Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (product of the Ballet tee mishap part 2)

Sundance crochet top knitted using recycled yarn-Frogged, big time

Planning for the IK Spring pattern: Delphine: Lacy Cap-Sleeve Top pattern by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes
available in IK Spring 09 issue OR French Girl Knits. Yarn planning for some handspun from Defiknition

Yarn Purchased:
From Eat Sleep Knit Who I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. Fast shipping and great yarns all in one place.

Malabrigo worsted in Paris nights
Lorna's Laces shepard sock in camo
to see colors check out my Stash on Ravelry
Handmaiden yarn-Casbahhhhhhhhh! in cedar




Upcoming episodes:
Anneke’s Needleworks in Miami will be hosting a 3 hour workshop with Kristin Omdahl
I will be interviewing Kristin, how fun :)

An interview with Knitnknag herself, Anna. We will be talking lace, lace, lace.

A conversation among friends, sure to be fun

Stitch n Pitch South Florida is May 17th, yes I will be there
May 16th The Yarn Harlot herself will be in Vero Beach, can we say roadtrip???