Spin Control

This week I have a some knitting, spinning,  sewing, some good news and apparentlly I give quite a bit of stuff to give away.

Updates

- Carlin is HOME!

- Flashback Sock KAL! The KAL drawing has officially closed but please keep posting those FO’s to the Ravelry thread… I drew two winners but you will have to listen to see who they are

Spin a Tale

- Itty-bitty had a very trying week with animals

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- Still chugging away on the second Lion Neck Cardi and I cast on and knit the first four inches of the gathered front tank.  My knitting seems slow because I am focus on these two larger projects and have a deadline for the tank.  I need to go back and continue work on the last pair of club sock I was working on.

Spinning

- I started spinning the next five samples from the Wysteria Spindies box. I will review all the fiber in the weeks to come.  I am also on a kick to get back to spinning on my fleece.

Sewing

- I totally hurt my brain picking fabric for my first two quilts. Made 8 of the DPN cases.  Love this pattern and plan to make more soon … love it. I should have some bags for the Etsy Shop very soon.

Put My Spin On It

- I have some opinions to share about Abby Franquemont’s DVD Drafting: The Long and Short of It.

All Spun Up

- I moved up on the list! 

Preflight Checks

- I need to put some kits together of the basic tools I will need for crafting while I am away.  I am taking two classes to get the skills I need to hand piece an entire quilt.  I chat about all the stuff i am doing to get in shape before training and the trip.

 Spin off

- January/February Donation incentive closed out on Feb 28. Congrats to Laura H., the winner of our handspun drawing.  Donate at anytime here.

- Song of the Week: A Starfish in the Front Yard by Chris Ayer

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #41 - Animal Crackers [ 30:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2856)

This week I have a some knitting, some spinning, a little sewing, some future crafty plans, a tale about teanage transformation and some answers to some questions that came as a result of last weeks episode.

Updates

- Flashback Sock KAL! I finished mine and will post picutes on the Ravelry thread… check the out. To enter the drawing, photos of your socks need to be posted to the thread by Feb 28.

- Carlin was finally shipped.  I got tracking information from Louet and she should be home on March 1.

Spin a Tale

- My teaan is starting to show real signs of her mutation into a teenaged girl

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- I finished the Monkey Socks!  Still chugging away on the second Lion Neck Cardi and am happy to get some yarn out of the stash.  I swatched with seperate yarns for the gathered front tank.  I chose Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria.  I need to go back and continue work on the last pair of club sock I was working on.

Spinning

- I finished spinning the first five samples from the Wysteria Spindies box. I will review all the fiber I worked on later in the episode.

Sewing

- I need to find a pattern for some easy drawstring pants to make for Camp.  Made the second mock up of the DPN Case … love it. I should have some bags for the Etsy Shop very soon.

Put My Spin On It

- Part two of four on the Spindies Fiber Artists Paint box review. Finished the plying on the first five sample from: Woolie Bullie Wool, Fiber & Fur, BohoKnitterChic Fiber, Fuzzy Bunny Fiber, Dragons Wool, Silver Sun Alpaca.

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- This is the segment where I will address deployment related topics answer the question I receive

 Spin off

- January/February Donation incentive closes out on Feb 28. To donate to the podcast and be entered to win my yummy handspun, check out the donate page here.

- Song of the Week: The Day I Began by Alicia Marie

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #40 - It Happened [ 26:49 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2936)

This week I have a little knitting, spinning a fibery review and my big secret is reveal.

Updates

- Flashback Sock KAL! We have five FOs posted on the Ravelry thread… check the out. To enter the drawing, photos of your socks need to be posted to the thread by Feb 28.

- Carlin was delayed leaving Canada and I hope to have her back by this Friday.

- My Birthday party was a big success.  I had a blast and truly feel loved.

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- I cast on the second Lion Neck Cardi and am happy to get some yarn out of the stash. She chose some Cascade Rio. I also made some serious progress on the Monkey Socks! to pick yarn for the gathered front tank when i am at spin group.

Spinning

- I finished spinning the first five samples from the Wysteria Spindies box. I will review all the fiber I worked on later in the episode.

Sewing

- I finished the bags for the drawing and a mock up of a DPN Case.  I should have some bags for the Etsy Shop very soon.

Put My Spin On It

- I am planning a four-part review of the ten samples from the Spindies box.  This week I have my initial impression of the first five sample from: Woolie Bullie Wool, Fiber & Fur, BohoKnitterChic Fiber, Fuzzy Bunny Fiber, Dragons Wool, Silver Spun Alpaca.

Spin a tale

- My BIG secret is revealed.

Spin off

- January/February Donation incentive closes out on Feb 28. To donate to the podcast and be entered to win my yummy handspun, check out the donate page here.

- Song of the Week: Nuclear Fusion by Stendek

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #39 - Podcast of a Different Color [ 30:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2471)

This week I have a little knitting, some spindle spinning a little discussion on the evolution of a knitter and some big secrets.

Updates

- Flashback Sock KAL! We have had some new FOs posted on the Ravelry thread… check the out.  I don’t think we are going to have trouble finishing by Feb 28.

- Carlin found her way to Canada and should be back this coming week!!!

- CampKIP – check out the Camp website for details pictures and details about the new location.

- I have a life changing secret.  Will I chicken out or reveil it this week?

Spin a tale

- As a knitter, I am evolving and wonder if it is something we all go through.

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- I cast on the second Lion Neck Cardi and am happy to get some yarn out of the stash. She chose some Cascade Rio.  I also made some serious progress on the Monkey Socks! I also found my dream tank for CampKip … check out the gathered front tank.

Spinning

- Totally enjoying the fiber I am spinning on the Turkish Spindle.  I will review all the fiber I am working with in the weeks to come.  Have big plans to do a tricky little two-ply as described by Abby Franquemont in Respect the Spindle.

Sewing

- I need to get off my butt and make some bags for the Etsy Shop to pay for Camp.

All Spun Up

- It was my birthday and I think the JoyfulBoy has something big planned.

Spin off

- Thanks to everyone who contacted me since the last episode. Special thanks to everyone who gave iTunes Reviews and donated to support the show! January/February Donation incentive: To donate to the podcast and be entered to win my yummy handspun, check out the donate page here.

- Song of the Week: Sly Dreamer by One Red Martian

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #38 - Evolution [ 22:51 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2429)

This week I have a little story about a sad little spinning wheel, there’s some monkey sock goodness, 528,000 stitches and details about all the stuff that delayed the episode.

Updates

- Flashback Sock KAL! Most folks are joining me in knitting Cookie A’s Monkey Socks are the socks for me!  Check out what everyone is knitting over on the Ravelry thread.  Don’t forget to post the pictures of your FOs by Feb 28.

Spin a tale

- Poor Carlin had to get shipped off to Louet North America for Repairs:(

Spinning my wheels

Sewing

- Finished my commission project!  40 Patches for the Rugby team that took more than 18 hours to complete.  It was over 528,000 stitches for the project

Spinning

- I spent the entire weekend spinning the incentive fiber.  The results make me jealous of the winner.  I had to hustle through it before I shipped Carlin off to NY

Knitting

- I finished the Lion Neck Cardi and am totally happy with the results.  I also made some serious progress on the Monkey Socks!  It looks like I might be casting on another Cardi for the teen … she wants one in purple. 

All Spun Up

- Digital versions of knitting magazines … good stuff!  Knitters, The Knitter, and Interweave Knits are all available through Zinio.

Put My Spin On It

- My opinion and experience with a Hiya Hiya 9-inch Circular Needles

Spin off

- Thanks to everyone who contacted me since the last episode.  Special thanks to everyone who gave iTunes Reviews!  January/February Donation incentive: To donate to the podcast and be entered to win my yummy handspun, check out the donate page here.

- Song of the Week: Change in the Weather by The Remainders

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #37 - Poor, Poor Carlin [ 26:12 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2179)

This week I have got some knitting, spinning, a little story about Snow Day fun, and some all around crafty goodness.

Updates

There is not a whole lot of new information on CampKIP. If you are at all interested in attending, go put yourself on the waiting list or check out the day pass option.

- Flashback Sock KAL! By popular vote Cookie A’s Monkey Socks are the socks for me! You don’t have to knit Monkey to participate … knit a sock from your past started before Feb. 28.  Full participation details on participation prizes are available Ravelry thread.

Spin a tale

- Not much of a story but i share my thoughts on Snow Days and our local weather.

Spinning my wheels

Sewing

- I stitched out about 8 Counting Sheep and took on a commisioned embroidary project to help pay for Camp KIP

Knitting

- I felt couragious and toosed the Handspun Socks into the washing machine.  They washed up nicely.  I am almost done with the Lion Neck Cardi and it should be finished by next episode. The Jitterbug that was in my stash has disappear and is gone forever so I will cast on the Monkey socks in Trekking Pro Nutura and likely knit it on a pait of 9-inch circs.

Spinning

- The Spinning Disaster has been undone.  I couldn’t help myself but spin the yarn back the other direction.  I am super happy with the results.

All Spun Up

- Teenage daughters have me all spun up.

Spin off

- January/February Donation incentive: I will be giving away some handspun yarn to one of our January and February donors.  I am going to spin up the roving that Dyeabolical Yarns donated to the podcast a few months ago and will keep you posted on my spinning progress.

- Song of the Week: Joyful Girl by Ani Defranco

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #36 - Snow Days [ 25:30 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2453)

This week I have got some selfish knitting, a spinning disaster, a little story about how I am really good at creating monsters, a recommendation for turkish spindle help and a lot of Home DYI.

Updates

- The house is mouse free!!!

- CampKIP registration is closed.  If you are at all interested in attending, go put yourself on the waiting list or check out the day pass option.

- Flashback Sock KAL!  Three resommendations so far but Cookie A’s Monkey Socks are in the lead!  Weigh in over at on the Ravelry thread.  Next week I will announce the plan for participation prizes.

Spin a tale

- I have a little story about Handmade Monsters.  Some are good and some are bad.

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- I have three selfish knitting projects in the works during January.  I finished my Handspun Socks and have turned my focus to the Lion Neck Cardi.  Other than that I want ot finish a pair of club socks that are looming on the needles.

Spinning

- The last week’s spinning ended in disaster.  I ruined my SSS Specialy Dyed in Fall colors.  It’s a tragic story that ends in heartahce.

Put My Spin on It

- Jenkins Woodworking YouTube Tutorials – These are a great source of information for learning to spin on a Turkish Spindle.  I learn a lot from them and the will prove to be a great resource.

All Spun Up

- The Joyful Boy is building us a bathroom!!!

Spin off

- Thanks to all the new listeners who have contacted me over the past week.  So glad you are enjoying the show.

- Song of the Week: Home Base by Black Kettle

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Standard Podcast [ 27:22 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2832)

This week we have some knitting, spinning, sewing a Christmas Conquest 2010 progress report, a tale about some meeses, a review and I get al spun up about a number.

Updates

- This episode was totally late, I was pretty under the weather

Events

- Camp Kip is official!  This great retreat is scheduled for April 6 – 9, 2010.  I will be there … garanteed.  Check out all the details about the location, registration and our big plans on the Camp Kip Website.  Join us on the Camp KIP Ravelry Group to keep up on the planning as it unfolds.

Spin a tale

- I hate Meeces to pieces!!!

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- The only thing I was able to do when I was sick was Knit and nap.  Fortunately that meant that I made some serious progress on Christmas Conquest 2010. I finished the first fornicating deer hat – and learn that i kind of suck at stranded knitting – and 2 basic helmet liners for the neighborhood guys! I also started and finished 3 scarves kinda like this one, two of which were made from Patons’ Voodoo.

Spinning

- Being sick didn’t make it easy to spin.  I got a little spinning done on the Wisteria Fiber Artist Paint Box.  The first sample I cracked into was some merino from Wolliebullie.  Wow … this stuff is dreamie.  It spins so nicely … like butter.  Totally love it. 

Sewing

- Made a couple of rice bags for the family.  Similar to these but I kind of winged it

Put My Spin on It

- I took a look at two different types of Susan Bates fixed circular needles: 1) Susan Bates Silvalume 2) Susan Bates Quicksilver 

All spun up

- The number 13 has got me down this week.  Am I really old enough to be the mother of a teenage girl.

Spin off

- Sorry again for the delay in recording

-  Check out the details and photos of the Moss Fiber Artists Paint Box over on the donate page.  Thanks again to Spindies for their contribution to the podcast .  photos are up for you to look at. Everyone who donates in the months of November and December will receive a copy of the “Perfect Little Fat Quart Bag” Pattern and, for every dollar donated, you recieve one entry into the drawing to win the Fibar Artist Paint Box.  Tune into the first episode of January for the winner announcement.

Song of the Week: Minasota Winter by Dancing Lights

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #33 - The Dreaded 13 [ 29:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (5600)

This episode is titled “I Have No Idea” becuase I really had no clue what I was going to say when I hit record. It didn’t turn out half bad, though.

Updates

- The wedding went off without a hitch. It was a complete 180 compared to the events leading up to it.
- Spindies sent we some love in the mail! The Moss Fiber Artists Paint Box photos are up for you to look at.  Everyone who donates in the months of November and December will receive a copy of the “Perfect Little Fat Quart Bag” Pattern and, for every dollar donated, you recieve one entry into the drawing to win the Fibar Artist Paint Box.

Spin a tale

- Another dirty Little Secret

Spinning my wheels

Knitting

- I finished Guilt Mittens Round 2 on my return flight from Chicago.  Knitting from here to Christmas will pretty much be focused on Christmas Conquest 2010.  Still working on the fornicating deer hats and a basic helmet liners for the neighborhood guys! Plotting to do some chunky weight scarves on fat needles.  Still no progress on my Cardi.

Spinning

- Even more excited about the superwash merino Specially Dyed Autumn colors I got from from Sheep Shed Studios. The final skein was so much softer and wonderful that i expected.  Started the other half of the 8 oz. i had in my stash.  This time I am gonna Andean Ply it.

Sewing

- Finished three “Counting Sheep” bags.  Here is another shot of the bag … The Sheep.  They make me really happy and I need to knock some more out.

Put My Spin on It

- Here’s my take on Patons Classic Wool

All spun up

- Family Holiday traditions.  So excited about spending these times with my family.  (photos coming soon)

Spin off

- Best of luck with your holiday knitting… I want to see it all and share ideas!!! Post your progress on the Ravelry thread here.

Song of the Week: Under A Sky by Edie Carey

Contact Information

- Blog site – spincontrolpodcast.com

- Email – mailto:ajoyfulgirlknits@gmail.com

- Catch me Ravelry – aJoyfulGirl

- Follow me on Twitter – aJoyfulGirlMade

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Episode #32 - I Have No Idea [ 29:15 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (2788)