Knitting On The Run – Details, episodes & analysis

Ep 123 recorded  10/4/23 

FOs

2 knitted knockers in Bamboo Pop from Universal yarns

Ban Bigots Not Books hat.  Knit in 5 colors of CobaSi, a wool-ree sock yarn – indigo, neutral, red, orange and yellow

WIPs

4th knitted knocker in bamboo pop

Runaway Shorties by Sarah Jordan, aka Knit/Wit designs.  

Summer Happiness by Concept Creative.  

Vivian by Ysolda Teague knit in Lana Grossa Elastico in the Dark Green colorway.  

Out and About – upcoming Fiber events in the NE USA (and there are lots this fall)

Pigskin Party Ends after the Super Bowl in February.

Fryeburg Fair, Oct 1-8, Fryeburg Maine

Rhinebeck (NY Sheep and Wool) Oct 21-22, Rhinebeck, NY

Vogue Knitting Virtual Oct 27-29

Fiber Festival of New England Nov 6 & 7 at Eastern States Exhibition in Springfield, MA

Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival, Nov 11-12, West Friendship, MD

Pennsylvania Fall Fiber Festival,  Nov 18-19, Leesburg PA

Vogue Knitting Virtual, Dec 1-3

Vogue Knitting Live, Jan 24-28 2024

Maryland Sheep and Wool May 4-5, 2024

I’ve Got Sunshine

Ice Skating lessons

Ep 122 recorded  9/20/23  I love modern medicine

FOs

Summer Happiness by Concept Creative.  This is a flexible garment that can be worn as a sleeveless top or a poncho.  It’s knit in two pieces then seemed.  I’m using 2 rainbow gradients from Scheepjes Whirl (1 for each piece).  I finished the first piece!

Summer Dream (Songe d’ete) designed by Armelle Robert.  Knit in Linea Pura Unico by Lana Grossa in a peachy-orange shade.

1 knitted knocker

WIPs

2nd knitted knocker in bamboo pop, doing a series of these in a variety of skin tones

Runaway Shorties by Sarah Jordan, aka Knit/Wit designs.  I’m making these for Thing 1 in CoBaSi, a wool-free sock yarn made of cotton, bamboo, silk &Nylon and I’m using the Indigo colorway, a rich, deep blue

Summer Happiness by Concept Creative.  I started the 2nd piece

Vivian by Ysolda Teague knit in Lana Grossa Elastico in the Dark Green colorway.  

Out and About – upcoming Fiber events in the NE USA (and there are lots this fall)

Pigskin Party Ends after the Super Bowl in February.

Vermont Sheep and Wool Sept 30-Oct 1, Tunbridge, VT

Fryeburg Fair, Oct 1-8, Fryeburg Maine

Rhinebeck (NY Sheep and Wool) Oct 21-22, Rhinebeck, NY

Fiber Festival of New England Nov 6 & 7 at Eastern States Exhibition in Springfield, MA

Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival, Nov 11-12, West Friendship, MD

Pennsylvania Fall Fiber Festival,  Nov 18-19, Leesburg PA

I’ve Got Sunshine

I love modern medicine!!  Anaphylaxis is no fun.

Ep 113 recorded  3/16/23 Marching On

Welcome back!  I just had a statistic pop up telling me that 2 days ago was my 6th podiversary.  Wow!

Knit For Food Knitathon

I’m back for a 3rd year – can you please donate $5? No one deserves to be hungry.

WIPs

Songe d’été – Ravelry Link (Summer Dreams) designed by Dreaming In Chocolate Designs, knit using Linea Pura Unico yarn by Lana Grossa (discontinued).

Davit designed for Berroco by Amy Palmer, knit using Silk Noir by Great Adirondack Yarn Co 

Summer Happiness Crochet Top designed by Concept Creative in Scheepjes Whirl in the color Sherbert Rainbow

Find Your Fade designed by Andrea Mowry, knit in Midori Bamboo from The Fiber Lady in a discontinued colorway, plus cotton/bamboo sportweight from Great Adirondack Yarn Co.  

Knitting Fail

Really, a crochet fail.  My brain has been a sieve and I kept screwing up the Summer Happiness top.  It’s a problem with me, not with the pattern.  

Spinning

More progress on my current spin, some beautiful green lightly-speckled cotton from Buchanan Fiber. Unfortunately, Buchanan Fiber closed a year or two ago which is sad because I love their cotton slivers.

On the Run

Adult ballet class, so much fun.  Students from 30 to 84!

Out and About – upcoming Fiber Events around New England

CT Sheep and Wool - April 29

NH Sheep and Wool – May 13 & 14

MA Sheep and Woolcraft Fair - May 27-28, Memorial Day Weekend

Stitches @ Home – April 1&2

Maine Fiber Frolic – June 3 & 4

I’ve Got Sunshine

I bought ballet slippers for class and it was the same store I shopped at as a kid in the 1990s.  So excited to find them still open and doing business.  Shout out to Dancer’s Drawer in Attleboro, MA.

Ep 112 recorded  3/1/23 Back from a Break

Hey all, long time no talk.  I’d planned to take a few weeks off and it just… stretched.  The truth is I’d lost my mojo, not in podcasting but in knitting, and it’s really hard to run a knitting podcast when you’re hardly knitting. 

WIPs

Songe d’été – Ravelry Link (Summer Dreams) designed by Dreaming In Chocolate Designs, knit using Linea Pura Unico yarn by Lana Grossa (discontinued) 

Davit designed for Berroco by Amy Palmer, knit using Silk Noir by Great Adirondack Yarn Co 

Frog Princess Dress Blanket by Carol Hladik, a Princess Tiana-inspired  blanket crocheted using Joann’s Big Twist acrylic yarn.  

Summer Happiness Crochet Top designed by Concept Creative in Scheepjes Whirl in the color Sherbert Rainbow

Knitting Fail

Summer Dreams had a big setback while I was in Florida.  

Spinning

I brought my Nano 2 from Dreaming Robots to Florida with me.  I love it!

On the Run

I hit a major milestone on Monday, I swam MORE than 1/3 of a mile!  I swam 650 yards (594m). 

Out and About – upcoming Fiber Events around New England

Farm and Fiber Days at Wayland Winter Farmer’s Market is March 5, this Sunday at Russell’s Garden Center in Wayland, MA.

CT Sheep and Wool - April 29

NH Sheep and Wool – May 13 & 14

MA Sheep and Woolcraft Fair - May 27-28, Memorial Day Weekend

Stitches @ Home – April 1&2

Maine Fiber Frolic – June 3 & 4

Knit For Food Knitathon

I’m back for a 3rd year – can you please donate $5? No one deserves to be hungry.

I’ve Got Sunshine

We went to Florida last week for school vacation and basically spent the week hanging out at my in-law’s pool and playing board games  It was super relaxing and the rest we all needed. 

Ep 111 recorded  6/8/22 

Segments this week include: Wearables, FO, Wips, Out and About, and I’ve Got Sunshine.  A note on showlinks – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such and all links for yarn are directly to the dyer’s website.

Wearbles

It’s been gorgeously warm here, even insanely hot 2 days, so I’ve worn summer handknits. 

No Day But Today

Linen Butterflies

Watermelon Shawl

Strawberry Blossoms

Lotus Mandala shawls

FOs

48-st sock for E in red sock yarn, finished the first sock.  Allegro by Wisdom Yarns, distributed by Universal Yarns.  May be discontinued.

WIPs

As You Wish MKAL by Mary Annarella of Lyrical Knits.  This is a Princess Bride themed mystery knitalong that will eventually result in a rectangular shawl.  Nearing the end of Clue 3!  This shawl is sooooo much fun to knit. 

48-st sock for E in red sock yarn, started toe of 2nd sock on US 2s.  Allegro by Wisdom Yarns, distributed by Universal Yarns.  May be discontinued.

Mermaid Skirt by Concept Creative, a Ukranian designer.  It’s a wonderful pattern and very easy to follow, even for an advanved beginner like me.  It looks super fancy but the photos and inks to video tutorials makes it really easy.  It’s charted and written out.

Juliana top by Linda’s Craftique, for once worked in the called-for yarn – Neve  by Juniper Moon Farms.  This pattern is bottom-up.  I finished the ribbing and am starting up the body.

Hitchhiker in Lion Brand Shawl In a Ball

Spinning

I’m spinning handspun yarn for the winner of my drawing for the Knitathon.  Spun a bit more this week.  Fiber is 90’s School Supplies cotton from Hipstrings.

Out and About

Vogue Knitting Live Virtual and June 9-12. 

GGKCS podcast started their annual Summer craft-a-long, visit their FB page for more details.

Splash Pad Party with Down Cellar Studio

Stitches at Home Stitches at Home June 11/12 & 18/19, Expo at Home July 8-10.  Coming up in person, Stitches So Cal in Pasadena, California November 10-13.

If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com

I’ve Got Sunshine

Knit in public day is Saturday!  Check your local yarn shop.  I'll be at March for our Lives in Washington DC while knitting

Ep 110 recorded 5/18/22

Segments this week include: Wips, Knitting Fail, Out and About, and I’ve Got Sunshine.  A note on showlinks – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such and all links for yarn are directly to the dyer’s website.

WIPs

As You Wish MKAL by Mary Annarella of Lyrical Knits.  This is a Princess Bride themed mystery knitalong that will eventually result in a rectangular shawl.  

Winona by Brenda Castiel in handspun from Hipstrings. 

48-st socks for J, working toe-up, on foot of 2nd sock.  Bamboo Pop Sock in Sunset Colorway.  Bamboo cotton, PBT blend

52-st sock for E in red sock yarn, turned the heel .  Allegro by Wisdom Yarns, distributed by Universal Yarns.  May be discontinued.  More on this in Knitting Fail

Started Mermaid Skirt by Concept Creative, a Ukranian designers.

Juliana top by Linda’s Craftique, for once worked in the called-for yarn – Neve  by Juniper Moon Farms.  

Knitting Fail

Use the right needles.

Spinning

I’m spinning handspun yarn for the winner of my drawing for the Knitathon.  

Out and About

Vogue Knitting Live Virtual and June 9-12. 

GGKCS podcast is having their annual Sheepy Spring AL, visit their FB page for more details.

Stitches at Home Stitches at Home June 11/12 & 18/19, Expo at Home July 8-10.  Coming up in person, Stitches So Cal in Pasadena, California November 10-13.

If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com

I’ve Got Sunshine

Kids and Pets

Ep 109 recorded 5/11/22

Segments this week include: FOs, Wips, Spinning, Out and About, and I’ve Got Sunshine.  A note on showlinks – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such and all links for yarn are directly to the dyer’s website.

Lots of knitting this week, as COVID invaded our house.  

FOs – FO 2 weeks in a row, weird!

48-st socks for J.   First sock done.  Bamboo Pop Sock in Sunset Colorway.

WIPs

As You Wish MKAL by Mary Annarella of Lyrical Knits.  This is a Princess Bride themed mystery knitalong that will eventually result in a rectangular shawl.  I’m in Clue 3!  This shawl is sooooo much fun to knit. 

Winona by Brenda Castiel in handspun from Hipstrings.  

48-st socks for J, finished toe of 2nd sock.  Bamboo Pop Sock in Sunset Colorway.

52-st sock for E in red sock yarn.  Allegro by Wisdom Yarns, correction: distributed by Universal Yarns, not made by Universal Yarns.  May be discontinued.

Swatching for 2 new projects, Green Crochet Dress by Krinichka and Mermaid Skirt by Concept Creative, both are Ukranian designers.

Juliana top by Linda’s Craftique, for once worked in the called-for yarn – Neve  by Juniper Moon Farms.  This pattern is bottom-up.  I finished the ribbing and am starting up the body.

Spinning

I’m spinning handspun yarn for the winner of my drawing for the Knitathon.  Fiber is 90’s School Supplies cotton from Hipstrings.

Out and About

Vogue Knitting Live Virtual May 12-15 and June 9-12. 

GGKCS podcast is having their annual Sheepy Spring AL, visit their FB page for more details.

Stitches at Home Stitches Expo at Home May 13-15, Stitches at Home June 11/12 & 18/19, Expo at Home 8-10.  Coming up in person, Stitchs So Cal in Pasadena, California November 10-13.

NH Sheep and Wool May 14 & 15, 2022 – I probably won’t make it.

If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com

I’ve Got Sunshine

Libraries are great, and library apps are keeping me sane

Ep 108 recorded 5/4/22

Segments this week include: FOs, Wips, Spinning, Out and About, and I’ve Got Sunshine.  A note on showlinks – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such and all links for yarn are directly to the dyer’s website.

FOs

Recalibrate by Shana Lines is done!

My second Lotus Mandala Vest is done!  

I’m finished spinning some plain cotton to finish the As You Wish shawl.

WIPs

As You Wish MKAL by Mary Annarella of Lyrical Knits.  

Winona by Brenda Castiel in handspun from Hipstrings. 

48-st socks for J in  Bamboo Pop Sock in Sunset Colorway.

Papillon/Butterfly Shawl (Ravelry) – I’m on section 22 of 31 in the shawl.  I’m getting close!!!

Swatching for 2 new projects, Green Crochet Dress by Krinichka and Mermaid Skirt by Concept Creative, both are Ukranian designers.

Spinning

I’m spinning handspun yarn for the winner of my drawing for the Knitathon.   Fiber is 90’s School Supplies cotton from Hipstrings.

Out and About

Vogue Knitting Live Virtual May 12-15 and June 9-12. 

GGKCS podcast is having their annual Sheepy Spring AL, visit their FB page for more details.

Stitches at Home Stitches Expo at Home May 13-15, Stitches at Home June 11/12 & 18/19, Expo at Home 8-10.  Coming up in person, Stitchs So Cal in Pasadena, California November 10-13.

NH Sheep and Wool May 14 & 15, 2022 – I probably won’t make it.

If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com

I’ve Got Sunshine

I had my mother’s day gift last weekend, and it was a day off.  In short, I did all the stuff that I love to do that my family does not enjoy.  And it was glorious!  

Ep 107 recorded 4/6/22

Segments this week include: FOs, Wips, Out and About, and I’ve Got Sunshine.  A note on showlinks – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such and all links for yarn are directly to the dyer’s website.

FOs

Last night I finished the Earthrise shawl and got that to my tech editor today.  

WIPs

My second Lotus Mandala Vest is growing!  

As You Wish MKAL by Mary Annarella of Lyrical Knits.  

Winona by Brenda Castiel in handspun from Hipstrings.  

Spinning

I’ve spinning handspun yarn for the winner of my drawing for the Knitathon.  I’m also spinning some plain cotton once or twice a week, because I don’t have enough handspun to finish the As You Wish shawl.

Out and About

Vogue Knitting Live Live in Seattle April 8-10, Virtual May 12-15 and June 9-12. 

GGKCS podcast is having their annual Sheepy Spring AL, visit their FB page for more details.

Stitches at Home April 2 & 3; 9 & 10, 2022

CT Sheep and Wool April 30, 2022 – I will be attending!  At least for the morning.  I plan to get there when it opens at 9 and stay until around lunchtime, give or take.  A trip to this festival and to Webs is my Mother’s Day gift from my family.

NH Sheep and Wool May 14 & 15, 2022 – I probably won’t make it.

If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com

Ep 106 recorded 3/23/22

Segments this week include: Be A Helper Craft A Long, FOs, Wips, Out and About, and I’ve Got Sunshine.  A note on showlinks – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such and all links for yarn are directly to the dyer’s website.

Be A Helper Craftalong has ended. 

Prizes!

FOs

Lots of crochet cleansing pads.  Not using a pattern, made up my own.

WIPs

Earthrise, I've started the last skein of yarn.

My second Lotus Mandala Vest is growing!  Most of it uses sparkly leftovers of Lion Brand Shawl in A Ball in the Prism colorway from the Priestess Coat I crocheted last year.  I finished all those scraps and started a full skein of Shawl In A Ball in the colorway Healing Teal

As You Wish MKAL by Mary Annarella of Lyrical Knits.  This is a Princess Bride themed mystery knitalong that will eventually result in a rectangular shawl.  I’m nearing the end of Clue 1!  This shawl is sooooo much fun to knit.

Winona by Brenda Castiel in handspun from Hipstrings.  This is an L-shaped shawl and I’ve reached the corner of the L which is worked like an applied-edging.

Spinning

I’ve spinning handspun yarn for the winner of my drawing for the Knitathon.  Cranky knees mean slow going, but I’m putting in about 15 minutes a day in 5-min segments. 

I’m also spinning some plain cotton once or twice a week, because I don’t have enough handspun to finish the As You Wish shawl.

Out and About

Vogue Knitting Live Live in Seattle April 8-10, Virtual May 12-15 and June 9-12. 

GGKCS podcast is having their annual Sheepy Spring AL, visit their FB page for more details.

Stitches at Home April 2 & 3; 9 & 10, 2022

CT Sheep and Wool April 30, 2022 – I will be attending!  

NH Sheep and Wool May 14 & 15, 2022 – I probably won’t make it.

If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com

I’ve Got Sunshine

Warmth!