EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Thank you to everyone who has contacted me since my first episode! The feedback and encouragement has been so kind, I hope you enjoy episode 2!!

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Episode 2 can be found here

SHOW NOTES:

On the needles....

• I'm still working on my Hermione's Everyday Socks, sock number one is still on the needles but I've made it to the foot! I've kept the texture to just the leg and doing the afterthought heel with simple garter stitch on on the foot. The yarn I am using is the hand dyed yarn I bought from Miju Wools in Gloucester. The blues are lovely and it's creating a pretty diagonal stripe effect.
• I began the Lehua Scarfette for the Lehua Scarfette KAL hosted by Melinda of the Yarnderwoman Podcast and ravelry group. I'm using my left over Countess Ablaze yarn in the Canary colourway on her The English Gentleman DK Base, to match my Whitman Hat by Danielle Morgna. The Lehua Scarfette is a free pattern from the With Mel Blog, the scarfette she created was in red, inspired by the lovely Melinda a.k.a yarnderwoman!
• On the HOOk rather than needles, is the Chiplet blanket. An order from a friend at work, I'm working it in a 2 row repeat with double crochet nad on the next row skipping a chain, double crocheting into the next stitch and then going back and double crochet into the missed chain (hope that makes sense!)

Half Finished Objects....

• I have almost finished my Tempest Cardigan by Ann Weaver. All the pieces are finished and it's just the seaming together, edging and button band to do. I can not wait to wear it :) I used 4ply Special by Stylecraft and although it is 100% Acrylic, it is surprisingly soft and warm, I love the fabric it has  created. It has also given me a bit of confidence in garment knitting, as a result, I have lots more garments in my Ravelry library and queue now, think it's about time I came out of my comfort zone and became more adventurous!!

Finished Objects....

• I have finished Andy's hat, woohooo! I used the Regular Guy Beanie by Chuck Wright, which is a free pattern on Ravelry. Knit up with yarn I bought from Mother Goose in Nailsworth, it is 100% Merino! Andy loves it, and it's now his go to hat when it's cold. I was not able to show it this episode, because it was quite a frosty morning, so Andy wore it to work. I will show it in the next episode though!!

In The Flock....

• D-SPAKAL hosted by Kristin of the Yarngasm Podcast and Voolenvine Yarns. I haven't done much as far as spinning goes for the past 2 weeks, but I have spun about 43 grams, which works out as about 1.5 ounces. So, still a way to go, but I have narrowed it down to 2 patterns, either The Age of Brass and Steam by Orange Flower Yarn or Lala's Simple Shawl by Laura Linneman. They both look quite similar and I have done Lala's Simple Shawl before so I may dot his again because I did enjoy it and it knit up relatively quickly! The fibre I am using for the D-SPAKAL is from Hilltop Cloud in their Dinorwic colourway, 50% Merino, 25% Shetland, 12.5% Mulberry Silk and 12.5% Baby Alpaca.
• Dani and Zena from Little Bobbins Knits and Little Yellow Uke, respectively, are co-hosting a Little-Along during February, check out their ravelry groups to join in! I have chosen a mug hug from one of my pattern books and also a sheep toy from one of my past magazine patterns. Very excited to get started!
• There is also a Valentine's Card Exchange, hosted by Little Bobbins Knits (again!), I am taking part and have already begun receiving the cards. I have loved putting together people's cards, notes and putting a little extra something inside to brighten their day!
• Shannon a.k.a Minerva Turkey from the Minerva Turkey podcast is hosting a Barn Raising Quilt Swap, I am partnered up with the lovely Jeanne a.k.a floknitta, and I can't wait to get her parcel up together and posted out! I have a few little bits already and also looking forward to starting my own scrap yarn blanket. I'm not sure whether to do the Barn Raising Squares or a Mitred Square blanket....I will have a think!

Stash Treats....

• I popped into another LYS called Bobble in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire. I picked up a 50g ball of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran!
• Back in December, I won the Vintage Rose giveaway on Instagram, and as the prize I won a Stitchmarker Necklace, it's beautiful. I use stitchmarkers a lot, as well as make them for my Etsy shop, so this will come in very handy when I'm knitting :)

That's it for this week! Thank you all so much for joining me for Episode 2, I'm really enjoying chatting about what I'm doing and would love to hear more from you all! I'm thinking of starting a ravelry group, let me know what you think!

Take care and happy knitting!!!

Gemma XxX