Episode 28 Let’s Go Retro

knitting dish ♦ March 12, 2014 ♦ Leave a comment

To view episode 28 of Knitting Dish, click here.

This week’s episode includes: Off my dish, On my dish, a trip to the Frog Pond, What’s New?, Entertainment, Craft Corner, Events, a couple of Shout Outs and my new segment Let’s Go Retro! Enjoy!

Off my Dish

Leafy Washcloth by Tricksy Knitter, Lion Brand Yarn recycled cotton – seafoam
Aphelion by Charlisa Anderson, knit from my own hand spun
Hexipuffs/The Bee Keeper’s Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits

On my dish
Down the Rabbit Hole by Purrlescent, Knit Picks Stroll – cupcake multi

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.

Knit Socks for All Seasons: Fabulous, Fun Footwear for Any Time of Year (Hardcover) by Stephanie van der Linden (Author) kindly donated by my friend Pat (patbknitting)

Entertainment
House of Cards

Craft Corner
crochet jar opener: here is a tutorial I found on line. I put a scalloped edge on mine.

Let’s Go Retro!
Aunt Lydia’s Rug Yarn Collection Star Book #225

Shout Outs
Moon Cusser Bags
Knitting in Beantown