An Accidental Knitter's Podcast

Thursday 29 May 2014

Show Notes
Recorded on Wednesday, 28th May 2014

The Project Bag

Pattern: Divergent Socks by Charlotte Dunning (pattern in progress, will be released in June)

For: Me!

Cast on: May 26th

Needles: 2.75mm & 2.5mm DPNs

Yarn: Red Heart Margareta in Black, Regia 4ply in Denim, Stylecraft Special 4ply in Lipstick, & Stylecraft Life 4ply in Aqua

Free Needles

Project: Leaf on the Wind Socks

Pattern: Leaf on the Wind Socks by Purrlescent

For: Mum

C.O: May 12th

B.O: May 25th

Needles: 2.5mm & 2.75mm DPNs

Yarn: Stylecraft Life 4ply in Aqua

Project: Zesy Polly Jeans

Pattern: Polly Jean by MJ Kim

For: Me!

C.O: 21st August 2013

B.O: 25th May 2014

Needles: 2.25mm DPNs

Yarn: Stylecraft Life 4ply in Zing!

The Shopping Trolley

Yarn:

2 skeins of Adriafil Classic Azzura in 32
1 skein of Red Heart Margareta in Black
3 skeins of Hayfield Bonus Chunky in 0931
1 skein of Lion Brand Hometown USA in LA Tan
1 skein of Lion Brand Hometown USA in Honolulu Pink

Needles:

1 set of 2.5mm Pony Aluminium DPNs

BluePrints

All Ears

Geeky Girl Knits - a video podcast by Mother/Daughter combo C.C & Demaris. Don't forget to check out their Ravelry group too!
The Hobbit by T.R Tolkien
TimeRiders by Alex Scarrow
Pam Am Season 1

News

We are hosting a giveaway! All the information on how to enter plus terms and conditions are available here.

We are going to host our first ever KAL, but we're not sure what to make. If you want to take part in the discussion, head over to this thread.

Thank you for listening to the podcast. If you enjoy it, why not join our Ravelry group? If you join, you can chat with me and others about each episode, as well as taking part in KALs and giveaways. Plus plenty of chat and giggles! We'd love to see you there.

Tuesday 20 May 2014

Episode 3 - I'm Baaack

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Show Notes

Recorded on Monday, 19th May 2014

News

Information about M.E
Information about Fibromyalgia

The Project Bag

Project: Lilo's Blanket

Pattern: Knitted Patchwork Recipe by Martine Ellis

For: My dog, Lilo

Yarn: Sock scraps from my stash (try saying that 3x fast!)

Notes: This project was inspired by Tami's version!

Project: Nelumbo

Pattern: Nelumbo by MMario

For: Me...? (who knows!)

Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly 3ply in Cream

Notes: Really enjoying this, although it will take a while to finish!

Free Needles

Project: Leaf on the Wind

For: Mum

Yarn: Stylecraft Life 4ply in Aqua

Notes: Really loving this toe-up pattern, can't wait to knit more socks like this! ~ Sock Knitter's Anonymous

Project: Regina

Pattern: Regina by Carina Spencer

For: Me!

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK in Camel & Magenta

Notes: Loved this unique construction and the final result.

Project: Baby Regina

Pattern: Regina by Carina Spencer

For: Baby Penny

Yarn: Peter Pan DK by Wendy in White & Purple

Project: Emanelle

Pattern: Emanelle by Nancy Ricci

For: Me!

Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK in Camel

Notes: Made this to match my Regina hat!

Shopping Trolley

Sirdar Snuggly 3ply in Cream

Stylecraft Special 4ply in Aspen, Lipstick & Raspberry

Stylecraft Life 4ply in Aqua

King Cole Big Value 4ply in Damson

Stylecraft Special DK in Fiesta

King Cole Big Value DK in Gold & Orange

All Ears

Divergent (series) by Veronica Roth: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

When the Kid's Go to Sleep Podcast (Shaytards vlog!)

Intertwined Stitches Podcast

Rock & Purl Podcast

Star Wars

Call the Midwife

Once Upon a Time

Wednesday 4 September 2013

Episode 2: Can I Bee This Crazy?!

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Show Notes

Recorded on Tuesday, 3rd September 2013

The Project Bag

I mentioned my Zesty Polly Jeans, which unfortunately I have made no progress on...

I cast on a new project - yay! I'm now working on:

Project: Stitch Dictionary Blanket
Pattern: Using different stitches from my book, 400 Knitting Stitches by Potter Craft.
For: My Mum! She's going to have this instead of the Crocheted Hexagon blanket.
Yarn: James C. Brett Marble DK in several colourways, currently I am only using MT19.

I have made some progress on my

Project: Beekeeper's Quilt
Pattern: The Beekeeper's Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits
For: Me :D
Yarn: Lots of 4ply leftovers from my stash!

The Hexipuff Chart thread on the Tiny Owl Knits Ravelry Group.
Duplicate Stitch Tutorial

I'm taking part in a KAL - how exciting <3 Come on and join us over at the Stitched Together Designs group on Ravelry, and take part in the Crafting Library KAL!

Project: Dizzy the Desk Monster
Pattern: Harold the Houseplant Monster from The Book of Knitted Monsters by Rebecca Danger
For: My sister Tazz
Yarn: James C. Brett Top Value DK in Turquoise

Tami's Amis & Other Creations, and her indie dyeing buisness, Candy Skein.

In Podcasters We Trust

Stephanie and Lakshmi run a lovely video podcast called Intertwined Stitches. They, like me, are new to the podcasting game, so please go check them out and support them!

Chrissy is a British pattern designer, blogger and now podcaster! She runs a high quality audio podcast called Stitched Together's Podcast. You'll learn so much from listening, and she'll also get you addicted to new crafts if you're not careful ;D

Steph and Stacie run an awesome video podcast called Must Stash Podcast. These guys will not only get you excited about crafts, but they also hold knit-a-longs and give-aways every week. I know you'll love these girlies as much as I do!

If you have a podcast you'd like to recommend to me (especially if it is your own, I'd love to support you!) please let me know in the ravelry thread over at my group, or, you can email me on anaccidentalknitter@gmail.com

The Shopping Trolley

(more information on Hypermobility Syndrome and joint sublexation)

(more information on Jehovah's Witness beliefs)

I got given a set of Knit Pro Trendz Deluxe Interchangeable Needle Set ---- squuuuueeeeeeeeeee!!

My sweet friend Kathy bought me some yarn! She got me:

Lion Brand Magic Stripes in Denim

and

Wisdom Yarns -- Marathon Socks North Pole in Fruitcake

Blueprints

I'm making a hat for my friend Jack! I've decided to use the pattern My Jayne Hat by Erika Barcott

I'm going to make a wallet for my friend J.P, using the pattern Sock Yarn Wallet by Heather C. Keiser.

I'm also going to make him Doliner by Stephen West and the hat Barley by Tin Can Knits.

For the two latter projects I'm going to be using Red Heart Soft in Light Blue

Window Shopping

Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich 4ply yarn by Candy Skein

Arteseno 4ply in Bolivia

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Tuesday 27 August 2013

Episode One: Whose Waffling?

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Show Notes

- I introduce myself to the podcasting world!

- I explain a few of the different segments that you'll find on this weeks, and future, episodes of this podcast.

In the Project Bag

The only project I have been working on for the past week is my: