• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• Crafty Adventures
• Knitting in Passing
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• On a Happy Note

Off the Needles

• I helped my friend Nicki with bind off her MEGAROW shawl (my new shawl design that will be published soon). She taught me how to use a crochet hook as your right needle when doing a bind off it! It was so much fun, I did most of the bind off for her.
• Here’s a link for a tutorial that looks similar to what she taught me.

On the Needles

• Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: FLK Heel

• 3 more under way: 5 of 6 pieces done. Really thought all 6 were done until I went to block.
• Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)

• Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Yarn: Andre Sue Sock Blank
• Needles: US 1 (2 mm)
• Pattern: TBD
• Started before 2016 rhinebeck. Didn’t fit so I ripped back and brought it with me this year. I am using 64 stitches on US 1 seems to work best for me for sock blanks.

• Yarn: Switzer’s Fiber Mill (unknown base/length skeins)
• Needles: US 7 & US 9
• Pattern: Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Brainstorming

• Aila Giraffe= done
• Millie: Elephant and Pig for Millie (she also wants a person)
• Emelyn: sheep
• Riley- not sure what she wants- I made her legwarmers already
• Will, Oisin, Garret- Star Wars guys (Garret also wants more Ninjas so I may do one or two of those if time allows.) Patterns from: Star Wars Even More Crochet
• Poppy Hats for Ella and Carina

Crafty Adventures

Mom, Megg and I finished up Emelyn’s Marie Antoinette Costume so we shared more about the process. We were all so thrilled with the results- especially Eme!

Knitting in Passing

Tune in to hear about some funny reactions I’ve gotten when knitting in public.

In My Travels

2017 Recap

What I bought:

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• Finish 1 project during each/all of the 12 months of 2017 that you plan to gift for the 2017 holidays. Post 1 item (max) per month of the year. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the year from all posts in the FO thread.

• Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you’ll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

Pigskin Party KAL

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points.
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
• Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
• Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• • Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

• November Interception Travel Knits for the Touchdown! Sponsored by Kino Knits

Events

• I’ll be taking three classes
• Off the Charts: Master Using and Creating Charts with Tin Can Knits-Friday 1/12 at 9a
• Grab Bag of Easy and Impressive Lace Stitch Patterns-Sat 1/13 at 2p
• Shawl Shapes on Sunday 1/14 at 9a

On a Happy Note

• I’m loving that the InaSknit Podcast has converted from video to audio. Head on over to Kristi’s website and download an episode today!
• Photo shoot with Emily. Tune in to the end for audio that Riley and Millie asked to record
• Halloween! Mom is surprising Millie who said she should be Luna girl (to Millie’s Owelette)
• Mom’s eBay store is so busy she’s looking for help with listing. If you’re looking to earn money on commission, email her at shopcreationsunlimited at gmail dot com

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• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• Brainstorming
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• In my Travels
• KAL News
• Events
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week
• Bonus audio of 5 year old Millie at the end

Off the Needles

• Yarn: The Periwinkle Sheep in Witch’s Cauldron Colorway and Woolbearer’s Gradient Set in Magenta (leftovers from my new crescent shawl).
• Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.25mm)
• Pattern: Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure

On the Needles

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Stripes in Amethyst Stripes Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel Pattern

• Yarn: Socks that Rock Lightweight in the Sugar Plum Fairy Dust Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: FLK Heel

• Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stockings from Family Circle Magazine 1977
• Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White
• Hook: F (3.75 mm)

• Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

Brainstorming

• Aila is going to be a lamb in Nutcracker. Ornament keepsake. Suggestions?
• Millie wants pig and elephant from Piggy and Gerald- crochet pattern suggestions?

From the Armchair

Crafty Adventures

Mom, Megg, Emelyn and I made progress on Emelyn’s epic Marie Antoinette costume for Halloween.

Cutting side seams

Mom had the perfect color lace gloves for this too!

Pinning the material to sew into the side seams.

Mom working on pinning!

Progress to date! Still more to do!

In My Travels

Dan and I visited with family in Largo, FL. I also visited these yarn shops:

• Stash, St. Petersburg
• A Good Yarn, Sarasota.

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

• Declare a WIP from the 1st Quarter of 2017 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you’ll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

Pigskin Party KAL

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points.
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
  • Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

• Announced this year’s 10 Grand Prize Packs
• Announced Kick it Off with Color- Sept Interception Winners (thank you to sponsor Yarn Love) and September Huddle/Instagram Winners
• Don’t forget about our Ornament Interception which runs through 10/31. Thank you to Sponsor: Knitters Brewing Company

 Events

• Needles Up : Friday October 20 from 3-6p  conference center of the Delamater Inn, Rhinebeck NY
• Indie Untangled:  Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The Best Western Plus Kingston, N.Y.
• NY Sheep and Wool: October 19-22 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY

Life in Focus

• Ironically too busy to focus on this. Have been really focused on using my Evernote for GTD system. Reviewing it regularly and making sure I know what I need to do; it has definitely helped me keep my sanity.

On a Happy Note

• Woodchopping Weekend- tractor rides. delicious fall foods. 
• Dinner for Dad’s birthday at a great new local restaurant.
  

  I broke out my newly finished crochet shawl!

• Florida Trip highlights
  

  Dan, Aunt Nancy + Dan’s cousin’s Jack in Jack’s new house!

  

  Stash, a Place for Yarn

  

  Kayaking Weeki Wachi River

  

  Kayaking in my new $10 hat I bought at Publix!

• Millie sleepover!

Quote of the Week

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• Off the Needles
• On the Needles
• From the Armchair
• Crafty Adventures
• KAL News
• Events
• Contest, News & Notes
• Life in Focus
• On a Happy Note
• Quote of the Week

Off the Needles

• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)
• Yarn: Main Color: Baah Ja Lolla, Gradient set from Woolbearers, Border in Periwinkle Sheep
• Pattern: a new design I have out to testers now. I hope to release it in October.

• Pattern: Dragon Belly by Johanna Lindahl
• Hook: J-6.0 mm
• Yarn: Jill Draper Makes Stuff- Hudson (worsted) in the Raspberry Beret colorway (2 skeins- 480 yards)
• My 1st crochet shawl
• I need to wash an block it and will do a citric acid soak. Details on how to use Citric Acid to set your yarn on the Knitmore Girls website.

On The Needles

• Yarn: Leftovers of black, white, gray, orange, yellow, tan
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: TBD

• Yarn: Paton’s Kroy Spring Leaf Stripes
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams

• Yarn: Sunsoaked Yarns Sock 80/20 Superwash Merino/Nylon in the Christmas Ribbon Colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist

• Yarn: Dancing Dog Dyeworks Twist Sock in the Holly Jolly colorway
• Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm)
• Pattern: Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist

• Carina’s Hat + Ella’s Hat
• Pattern: Poppy Troll Hat by  Tawnya Myers (free crochet pattern)
• Hook: H
• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in 2 colors of pink:
• Carina: 5-10 year old child zie
• Ella:1-4 year old child size.
• Both hats done. Earflaps on. Ears made. Need to sew on. Wash them. then will add eyes and hair

From the Armchair

• I talked about this article: What The Health Review
  • Bottom line: the What the Health Documentary cites sources that aren’t reliable research studies and is, if nothing else, at least cause for a second look.
• Check out this great new audio podcast: (mis)adventures in knitting– Audio Podcast hosted by Ashley + Tara, based out of Baltimore, MD
• In the next episode, I am going to talk about the Four Tendencies Book by Gretchen Rubin and nd knowing our own tendency can help us accomplish our crafty goals… Invite you to take the quiz on Gretchen Rubin’s website before the next episode so you know your tendency.

Crafty Adventures

• I bought a dress and petticoat from Goodwill for $20 to make Emelyn a Marie Antoinette halloween costume for her last year of Trick or Treating.

KAL News

• Click here to find about more about this KAL.
• Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread 
• The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!

• Declare a WIP that you started June 30th or earlier but haven’t yet finished within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you’ll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8.

Pigskin Party KAL

• Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group
• Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help.
• Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points.
• For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes
  • Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL
  • Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO
• • Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news
• Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes.
• Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty17 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.

• Monday Night Scavenger Hunt
• Reminder about September Interception sponsored by Yarn Love Shop
• Announced the October Interception sponsored by Knitters Brewing Company. Details can be found here.

Life in Focus

• I learned a lot from making my first crochet shawl.
• Trying the FLK heel was a great learning moment for me. I want to try another heel in the near future. What do you recommend? Vanilla is the New Black?

• Goal: Look at ways I’m wasting time and energy & reset.
• Think hard about what I do. Ask “why” more often. When I have an automatic thought- don’t just act on instinct. See what really makes sense. Get off auto pilot.

On a Happy Note

• Took a Friday off to go Outlet shopping with my best friend, Kris!
• I brought my niece Emelyn to Stitch House during the Greater Boston Yarn Crawl. She knit on her cowl for a little bit before we headed north to go apple picking.
• Met Kris, Matt, Aila and Will for an unseasonably warm day of Apple picking at Applecrest in Hampton Falls NH. Every year they add something- this year it was a sunflower maze. So beautiful. Only regret was not taking photos earlier in the day. They started turning away from the sun as the day went on.
• Congrats to Mom and Dad on their 40th anniversary!
• Finished my first session of Hiit Classes at the gym near work. It was brutal but I definitely feel stronger. I was able to sign up for the 3 out of the next 8 I’m able to go to.
• Ordered 12×12 lay flat photo book Picaboo and love it!
• My grandmother is on Facebook and sent me this cute message the other day! Made my day!
• I got a haircut. Loving this shorter look.
• My niece Aila is going to be performing in the Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker this winter as a lamb.

Quote of the Week

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