Episode 25 Pre-Vacation

knitting dish ♦ February 17, 2014 ♦ 1 Comment

To view episode 25 of Knitting Dish, click here.

Today’s episode includes some pre-vacation banter including a skating story, some good news, bad news about a pair of socks, a visit from Bellatrix, a project off my dish, a project on my dish, KAL info and some spinning.

Off my dish
Guston Henley by Ann Budd, Peace Fleece worsted – Ancient Fern

On my dish
Down the Rabbit Hole by Kimberly Pieper, Knit Picks Stroll Fingering – Cupcake
Color Affection by Veera Valimaki, Quince and Co. Finch – camel, fjord, sabine

Spinning
75% organic Polwarth/25%silk from Port Fiber – Sun Shower; approximately 320 yards of 2 ply

Sock KAL
Please join the Sock KAL running now through March 16, 2014. Rules: Join the Knitting Dish Ravelry Group (if you have not already done so). Cast on a pair of socks now or resurrect an unfinished pair (please use your best judgement). Join in the chatter on the Knitting Dish Sock KAL Chatter Thread. Tag your projects KDSKAL. Post a photo of your finished socks on the Knitting Dish Sock KAL FO Thread.

Prizes
Kitties in a Basket project bag, generously donated by Gail of Cottontail Creations. Visit Gail’s Etsy shop, Knocturnal Knitter between now and the end of the KAL (March 16th)and receive FREE SHIPPING on all orders using coupon code FREESHIPKAL
Thank you, Gail, for this very generous offer!

5 Skeins of Cascade Fun: 61.2% Viscose, 38.8% Cotton, 50g = 81.58yds, color 0468 (pink with small amounts of purple and green) donated by an anonymous friend.