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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Yarnaceuticals Episode 16: Bringing up the Past

Episode 16: Bringing up the Past


Life Update
Stash Enhancement
  • Madeline Tosh Magnolia Society Yarn Club
  • http://madelinetosh.com/yarn-club-2016/
  • Choose yarns based on Elements: Water, Earth, Wind and Fire
  • 3 packages of 2 Skeins of following:
    • MCN DK 80% wool, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon
    • BFL/Silk DK 50% Superwash BFL, 50% silk
    • Feather: 80% superwash wool, 10% nylon, 10% alpaca
  • The full cost for the Magnolia Society membership will be $155.00 United states ($228.50 Canada, and $257.00 International). The monthly subscription is US $38.75 (Canada $57.13, and International $64.25) debited via PayPal each month. 
Works in Progress
  • Berroco VintageWonderful Wallaby hoodie pattern
Finished Objects



Ask Me Anything/Question of the Episode
  • Do you participate in crafty meetups?
    • Started a group on meetup.com
    • Trying to meet once a month
    • What does your meetup do?

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Yarnaceuticals Episode 15: Bring on the New Year



Episode 15: Bring in the New Year!
Life Update
  • Christmas was awesome!
Works in Progress
  • Grand Large Sweater
    • Cascade Heritage sock yarn
  • Berroco VintageWonderful Wallaby hoodie pattern
Finished Objects
  • BB-8
  • Baby hat
Shout Outs
  • PHN Toy Along
    • DRAW PRIZE!!! Rosebob with her sheep toy won!
    • Please contact me
    • PRIZES
      • Safety eye box
      • A crocheted ami from me?
      • Yarn -> What type would y'all want?
      • $5 amigurumi pattern of your choice
      • Edward's Menagerie Book
      • Studiovondesign is donating one Franciscan Gypsy (Tahlia from PHN) design!
Ask Me Anything/Question of the Episode
  • What are your new years resolutions if you have them, crafty and non-crafty.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Yarnaceuticals Episode 14: Last Episode of 2015

Life Update
  • Freakish Lemon card swap
Notions
  • Lantern moon hook broke
  • Laura from knit shift podcast recommended I contact them to get a new hook
  • Contacted 4/26
  • Just got replacement in the mail
Works in Progress
  • Grand Large Sweater
    • Cascade Heritage sock yarn
    • Haven't touched it, just want it to go away
  • Berroco VintageWonderful Wallaby hoodie pattern
  • Bb8 amugurumi

Finished Objects
  • Beanies
Shout Outs
  • PHN Toy Along
    • Runs from Oct 1 to Dec 31
    • Knit or Crochet
    • Make toys or amigurumi
    • Must be a member of the group
    • Can double dip for prizes in other podcasts’ offerings
    • Each Finished Object posted in the Finished Object thread counts as one entry
    • Can start project at any time but must post finished Oct 1 to Dec 31
    • Tag Instagram photos with #PHNToy2015
    • Two Threads in the group: One for Chatter and One for completed projects only. This thread will be chatter.
    • PRIZES
      • Safety eye box
      • A crocheted ami from me?
      • Yarn -> What type would y'all want?
      • $5 amigurumi pattern of your choice
      • Edward's Menagerie Book
      • Studiovondesign is donating one Franciscan Gypsy (Tahlia from PHN) design!
Ask Me Anything/Question of the Episode
Nerdery
  • Star wars
Farewell
  • Enjoy whatever makes you happy and y'all make good choices.

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Yarnaceuticals Episode 12: Post Kid N' Ewe

Life Update
  • Kid N' Ewe and Llamas, too!
  • Thanksgiving Dinner past weekend
  • Reddit Mention
  • Swap Package!
    • Friends Crocheting Together and More group
  • Tickets!
    • Going to Penny Arcade Expo South and Tool w/Primus concert
Works in Progress
  • Grand Large Sweater
  • Berroco VintageWonderful Wallaby hoodie pattern
  • Dragon Swap WIP
  • Princess Leia Head beanie
  • Working on my spinning wheel a lot
Finished Objects
Reviews
  • Craft Activism by Joan Tapper
Shout Outs
  • PHN Toy Along
    • Runs from Oct 1 to Dec 31
    • Knit or Crochet
    • Make toys or amigurumi
    • Must be a member of the group
    • Can double dip for prizes in other podcasts’ offerings
    • Each Finished Object posted in the Finished Object thread counts as one entry
    • Can start project at any time but must post finished Oct 1 to Dec 31
    • Tag Instagram photos with #PHNToy2015
    • Two Threads in the group: One for Chatter and One for completed projects only. This thread will be chatter.
    • PRIZES
      • Safety eye box
      • A crocheted ami from me?
      • Yarn -> What type would y'all want?
      • $5 amigurumi pattern of your choice
      • Edward's Menagerie Book
      • Studiovondesign is donating one Franciscan Gypsy (Tahlia from PHN) design!
  • Deb's Pattern Discount
    • From Deb aka DebsDestiny of the Never Cast Off Podcast
    • 30% Off her patterns for Yarnaceutical Viewers!
    • Coupon Code: Yarna30
    • Sale is through November 30, 2015
    • I bought her Ink Blot pattern
Giveaway!
Ask Me Anything/Question of the Episode
  • Question for Audience: Have you Yarnbombed before? Any suggestions?
Nerdery
  • Mystery Science Theater is coming back!!!!!
  • Santa Claus Vs. The Ice Cream Bunny
    • December 3rd or encore December 15th at 7pm
    • Husband kickstarted to have some jokes on there
  • Fallout 4
Farewell
  • Enjoy whatever makes you happy and y'all make good choices.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Yarnaceuticals Episode 8: It's Over 100!



Life Update
  • West Texas Tabletop Con!
Notions
  • Knitter's Pride Karbonz DPN set for socks
  • Larger Niddy Noddy
Works in Progress
  • Grand Large Sweater
    • Cascade Heritage sock yarn
  • Bower amigurumi
  • Rose City Roller Socks
    • Frogged and started basic sock pattern
  • Wonderful Wallaby hoodie pattern
    • Berroco Vintage
  • Pusheen Ami
    • Free pattern on rav
    • Random acrylic yarn
Shout Outs
  • PHN Toy Along
    • Starts in October 1st through Dec 31st, details are pending
Giveaway!
  • Got over 100 Subscribers on youtube!
  • Sign on up Ravelry for a $10 pattern of your choice
  • Just a way to say thank you so much for helping me and supporting me
  • Giveaway will run until October 1st

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Yarnaceuticals Episode 7: Winner Winner




Episode 7: Winner Winner!
Introduction
  • Ravelry Group, Ravelry Name, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, email
    • NOW ON TWITTER
Life Update
  • Family trip to Grand Rapids, MI
    • Awesome time reuniting with family
    • Found a yarn shop: J.T. Stitchery
  • GOING TO STITCHES TEXAS! HOLLA!
    • Taking Spinmania: Easy Art Yarns
      • Any suggestions on transporting spinning wheels?
      • Lazy Kates?
    • Taking Portuguese Style Knitting
  • Husband's band concert two Saturdays ago
    • Embrace the Machine
  • Back to learning Spanish
    • Duolingo
    • Any suggestions on spanish movies/novellas on netflix or amazon prime?
Stash Enhancement
  • Oink Pigments sock in Together All Rows Develop into Sweaters colorway
    • 90% SWM, 10% Nylon
  • Fat Cat Knits Basic Sock in Sushi Colorway
    • 75% SW Wool, 25% nylon
    • For Fiber and Dice Podcast KAL
  • Cascade heritage silk (3 skeins) in Herb colorway
    • 85% Merino Superwash, 15% mulberry silk
  • Berroco Vintage (9 skeins) in Berry colorway
    • 52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon
Works in Progress
  • Grand Large Sweater
    • For Autism Awareness KAL
    • Cascade Heritage sock yarn
  • Bower amigurumi
    • josh's birthday
    • Quite late
  • Rose City Roller Socks
    • For Fiber and Dice KAL
    • Fat Cat Knits Basic Sock
  • Wonderful Wallaby hoodie pattern
    • I love sweaters and hopefully I can finish by winter
    • Berroco Vintage
Finished Objects
  • Red Bird of Enormousness!
    • Used Bluebird of Happiness pattern
  • Blue Bird of Messedupness
    • Need to work on short rows better
Suddenly Socks KAL/CAL w/Chain 344 
  • Projects must be started no earlier than June 1st
  • End date is August 1st
  • Must be a member of prospective group, can dip into both groups' prizes
  • Any footwear is valid: socks, slippers, yoga socks, flipflops, cowboy boots, etc.
  • Must complete both socks to qualify ->no photoshopping in another sock
  • Prizes in Yarnaceuticals Podcast
    • A $5 USD pattern on their choice
    • One skein of my sock yarn stash
      • Undead Yarn Wizard in Poison Colorway
      • Celestial Strings Shuffle Sock in 2 Stardust V colorway
      • Oink Pigments Sock in Together All Rows Develop into Sweaters colorway
    • User Hnick has offered up a free pattern from her designs
  • WINNER IS POKDEJ!!!!
    •  please contact me by August 31st with mailing address on Ravelry and choose your pattern
Ask Me Anything/Question of the Episode
  • AndreSue: How did you get started Spinning
  • knittygirl: What do you do at your job and why do you work the night shift? Was it a choice?