Stranded Podcast Episode 35 - In The Not Too Distant Future

Intro: Thankyou for waiting an extra week! We have now reached 2.5k subscribers on youtube, which is amazing! 

Giveaway: I'm hosting a giveaway for 2000 subscribers in the ravelry group - head over and leave a comment with what your last finished object was, and be in with a chance of winning a gorgeous notions pouch from Pink Hazel and a skein of Stranded Dyeworks Paradise MCN in the 'Koi' colourway. You have until March 7th to get your entries in!

FO's: I have finished the Ombra Cowl by Judit Hummel. This is being knit out of Stranded Dyeworks yarn in a brand new base - Rugged - my new aran weight - in the colourways 'Party Dress' and 'Eraser'. 

WIP's: My Pavement Sweater by Veera Välimäki out of Malabrigo Sock in the 'Piedras' colourway is well under way!

I'm still knitting Ann's Go To Socks by Ann Budd out of Twist Fiber Studio Fairview Fingering in the 'Lakeside' colourway.

I have also cast on a cuff down vanilla sock out of Stranded Dyeworks Paradise MCN in the 'Koi' colourway. 

CowlKAL: There's still time to get your finished objects in the FO thread. I will be locking the thread on March 1st and announcing winners on the following episode. You could win a set of mini skeins from Fondant Fibre, a gorgeous project bag from Daisy Stitches or a skein of Stranded Dyeworks Oasis Fingering in the 'Reef Dive' colourway. 

Future Knitting: I want to cast on a Find Your Fade shawl by Andrea Mowry. 

Pre-Unravel Stash Enhancement: I share a ball of Twisted Limone self striping in the colourway 'Art Yarn OOAK'. 

I snagged a couple of DPN needle cozies from Littlebobbins.

I also share a fabulous mini skein package I received as part of the swap from the Clara Peggoty's Corner group on ravelry. 

Post-Unravel Stash Enhancement: 

Pom Pom Quarterly Spring 2017 and Interpretations vol. 4. 

Fine Fish Yarns - Shimmer sock in the colourways 'Gilderoy' and 'Dusted Mauve'. Core Sock minis in the colourways 'Grimoire' and 'Short Shorts'.

Snail Yarn Ultimate sock in the colourways 'Aurora Borealis' and 'Every Flavour Bean'. 

Sweet Georgia Cash Luxe Spark in the 'Silver' colourway - the only UK retailer of this base is A Yarn Story.

A project bag from Pink Hazel. 

Handdyed by Kate - 'Nebula Self' Striping on Merino Sock, 'Ode to Iris' on Merino Sock, 'Luna' and 'Silver' on Sparkle Singles, Sock Set in the 'Geodes' colourway and a mini skein set. 
Shop Update: This week's shop update will be on Friday 24th February at 10am GMT. 

Stranded Podcast Episode 34

Hi Everyone! Thankyou so much for stopping by to check out the episode!

Intro: We reached 2000 subscribers! I talk about a 2k subscriber giveaway I'll announce on the next episode. I also announce there will not be an episode next week due to Unravel prep.

FO's: I have finished my My Cup of Tea Mitts! These are a free pattern by Fluffy Fibers, knit out of Scandinavian Hand Dyed yarn 

WIP's: My Pavement Sweater by Veera Välimäki out of Malabrigo Sock in the 'Piedras' colourway is well under way!

I'm still knitting Ann's Go To Socks by Ann Budd out of Twist Fiber Studio Fairview Fingering in the 'Lakeside' colourway.

I'm working on a brand new cast on - the Ombra Cowl by Judit Hummel. This is being knit out of Stranded Dyeworks yarn in a brand new base - Rugged - my new aran weight - which is coming soon to the shop and wi be debuting at Unravel. I have cast this on for the CowlKAL.

Questions: I talk about knitting and non knitting podcasts I enjoy: The Knitmore Girls, The Knit Girllls, The Grocery Girls, Yarnhoarder, Inside Number 23, Littlebobbins, Serial, Undisclosed and Cabin Pressure.

I also share some tips for selling on etsy.

Stash Enhancement: I share a ball of Twisted Limone self striping in the colourway 'A Whiter Shade of Pastel'. I also share a fabulous mini skein package.

Shop Update: This week's shop update will be on Friday 10th February at 10am GMT. There will also be an update next week on Thursday 16th February at 10am GMT.

Unravel: I am vending at Unravel in Farnham, Surrey from the 17th-19th February. My booth is in the Cellar Bar area and is booth number CB2. I share two new products I'll be launching there.

Stranded Podcast - Episode 33

Hi Everyone! Thankyou so much for stopping by to check out the episode!

Intro: I thank Katie of Inside Number 23 and Tracie and Jodi of The Grocery Girls for the lovely mentions on their podcasts.

FO's: I have finished my Anti Valentine socks! These are toe up vanilla socks - I used Susan B. Anderson's Smooth Operator pattern for the afterthought heel. These are knit out of Stranded Dyeworks Paradise MCN Fingering in the colourway 'Anti Valentine'.

WIP's: I have decided to abandon my plans for the Goatherder pullover by Ann Budd and instead have swatched for the Pavement Sweater by Veera Välimäki out of Malabrigo Sock in the 'Piedras' colourway.

I'm knitting Ann's Go To Socks by Ann Budd out of Twist Fiber Studio Fairview Fingering in the 'Lakeside' colourway.

I'm still working on my My Cup of Tea Mitts by Fluffy Fibers out of Scandinavian Hand Dyed yarn.

I have also put a fair amount of work on my Granny Stripe blanket. This is from a recipe by Attic24 that you can find here.

CowlKAL: I mention the ongoing Cowl knitalong being hosted in the ravelry group for the podcast. You can find the chatter thread here and the FO thread here.

Future Knitting: I want to cast on some vanilla socks out of Stranded Dyeworks yarn to work on in my booth at Unravel. I also want to cast on some striping socks - I show a skein of Must Stash Yarns in the 'Martian Rainbow' colourway on the Ritz base.

Question: Tselja asks if I have any recommendations for a swift and ballwinder from the UK. I use a Nancy's Knit Knacks Heavy Duty Jumbo Ball Winder (from the US) and I want to invest in the Schacht Ultra Umbrella Swift (from the US). I also mention Royal ball winders and the Knit Picks ball winder.

Stash Enhancement: I share a copy of Knitting From The North by Hilary Grant.

Unravel: I am vending at Unravel in Farnham, Surrey from the 17th-19th February. My booth is in the Cellar Bar area and is booth number CB2.

Shop Update: The shop will be updated on Friday 3rd February at 10am GMT.