episode 101 | normal service resumes

EPISODE 101 SHOW NOTES

So I made it past the big 100 and now I can relax and get back to normal service, phew!

In this episode I am wearing the Daisy top by Marie Wallin and it’s just SO lovely.

FINISHED OBJECTS

My second Bon Bon Baby Blanket sample is now properly finished, pom pom edging and all.

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For this sample I used Sirdar Snuggly DK in the Coral, Surf Blue and Biscuit colour ways as well as Cream for the borders and edging.

I also finished my second pair of Wych Elm Socks and these were promptly gifted to my best friend from school Audrey - after taking some nice photos of course - and she said she loves them so fingers crossed they are now in a happy new home.

The yarn is the Flashdance sock set from Biffsugaryarns.

HALF FINISHED

I’ve also half finished my first ever pair of Spiral Socks, please note that they do not photograph well :))

The pattern is the No-Heel Spiral Socks from La Maison Rililie and they are part of my Make Nine 2021. I’m using an unnamed neon bright skein from Twinkknits.

WIPS

I’m still working on my Apidae Socks, a pretty pattern from Shara Lambeth @shara_made also on my make nine list for 2021.

I’m using Hedgerow Yarns Fairy Lights yarn that I bought in a de-stash on instagram.

Both of my beautiful project bags are from Eva at Coco & Flora on Etsy, you can find her shop here.

WIPS

I’ve also finished another round on my Granny Advent Blanket, it’s still the size of a cushion cover though (boo) but I have today blocked it and will be starting the next round soon.

And I also finished off the first sleeve of my vintage Sirdar cardigan. Whoop Whoop!

I’m not sure why it’s taking me so long because the lace pattern is super pretty but I think it requires a certain level of concentration that I don’t always have available. Ha!

I’m using Stylecraft Life DK in the colour Bark which I think they’ve now discontinued.

WIP FAIL

My neon grey sock design has failed, which is not surprising given that I’ve hardly been able to articulate exactly what it is I’m trying to achieve. Anyway, back to the drawing board for this design.

I’m using Socks Yeah in Danburite and Helium.

NEW & NOTABLE

I’m making a second pair of Zig Zag Socks which is a new design coming from me. I wanted to make a solid colour pair so am using two lovely pinks from Scheepjes Metropolis - the dark pink is Bogota and the light pink Bangalore. The pattern is currently being tech edited but I do need testers so let me know if you fancy it.

I also started some car socks (plain stockinette) using the new Downtown sock yarn from Scheepjes in the colour way Bakers Corner.

I had a lovely present from my friend Jo of some pink Vicki Brown Designs mini skeins, I think they would look quite nice as socks, as well as some clubs, perhaps May clubs from Wildflower Yarn and also Woolly Mama Yarns.

Enjoy the podcast folks, and don’t forget to question everything for all is not as it seems. Happy knitting.