Episode 50 - Survived the desert!

http://youtu.be/R8028LuKHIQ

Shownotes:

Knitting:

Vanilla Yarntini socks
Groovy Socks
Vulcan Spy Hat
Acer Cardigan
Wollmeise socks

Cross Stitch:
Once Upon a Time Sampler from Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Trek:
You can still sponsor me directly at www.justgiving.com/clare-thomas11 and enter the prize thread here

Frozen KAL:
Starting 1st Dec-31st Jan with LollieKnits!

Ravelry Group

Episode 49 - Ouch

Shownotes:

Knitting:
Herrington Cowl by Jill Zielinski

Cross Stitch:
Once Upon a Time Sampler from Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Sewing:
*If you're interested in buying a bag from me to help raise funds for Alzheimer's Society message me*
Or you can sponsor me directly at www.justgiving.com/clare-thomas11

Ravelry Group

Episode 48 - Craft Overload

Shownotes:

Knitting:
Vanilla socks with Yarnitini
Tyler Socks by Rachel Coopey
Herrington Cowl by Jill Zielinski

Sewing:
Christmas Bag
Green Pattern Bag
*If you're interested in buying a bag from me to help raise funds for Alzheimer's Society message me*

Spinning Stash:
Spin City UK
Rolags from JustaDayDream


Cross Stitch:
Once Upon a Time Sampler from Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery
Christmas card by Lucie Heaton 
Newton Law Dandelion Clock
Lilies

Beading:
Black and White Necklace with beaded beads
Netted Spiral Necklace
Dutch Spiral Variation Necklace 

Episode 47 - Still knitting to zero but no FOs!

Shownotes to follow!

Link to Rav group http://www.ravelry.com/groups/studentknits

Episode 46 - Podcast revival aka I'm back for good!

Shownotes:

Works in Progress:
Paignton by Rachel Coopey using Watercolours and Lace Merino Sock in the Got the Blues colourway on 2.75mm/US 2 needles
Vanilla socks in Yarntini
Acer Cardigan by Amy Christoffers using Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland DK in Charcoal colourway

Stash Enhancement: 
Yarntini
The Uncommon Thread Lush Worsted in Cobble and in Leaden 

Knitting on the Horizon/NAPs:
Hoquaim by Diana Walla
Cassidae by Rachel Coopey for the Sock Knitters Anonymous KAL September
Kilkenny cowl by Pam Allen

Episode 45 - Graduation

Shownotes:

Finished Objects:
Sprouting By Beata Jezek on 2.5mm/US 1.5 and 2.75mm/US 2 needles, using Unwind Yarn Company Weekend Sock in the Morning Sky colourway  

Works in Progress:
Alecia Beth by Justyna Lorkowska using Countess Ablaze Lord of Silk in the Attica colourway 
Paignton by Rachel Coopey using Watercolours and Lace Merino Sock in the Got the Blues colourway on 2.75mm/US 2 needles
Bath Time Bliss by Jane Ellison, using Patons UK 100% Cotton DK on 4mm/US 6 needles

Spinning:
Spinning fiber from Into the Whirled in the Lavinia colourway

Stash Enhancement: 
Project bag from Stitched by JessaLu

Thanks so much for all your comments last week! Let me know your favourite knitting projects for going on holiday and your favourite holiday destinations in the episode thread :-)

Episode 44 - Best News Ever!

Shownotes:

Works in Progress: 
Sprouting By Beata Jezek on 2.5mm/US 1.5 and 2.75mm/US 2 needles, using Unwind Yarn Company Weekend Sock in the Morning Sky colourway  
Paignton by Rachel Coopey using Watercolours and Lace Merino Sock in the Got the Blues colourway on 2.75mm/US 2 needles
Alecia Beth by Justyna Lorkowska using Countess Ablaze Lord of Silk in the Attica colourway

Thanks so much for all your comments last week about making time for your knitting. If you can help me out with my swatch this week please do! And if you've been getting up to any multicrafting come and share some photos in the episode thread I would really like to see what you've been up to :-)

#Instasockkal:
Come join in via instagram, just post progress shots and fun shots of a sock of your choosing and tag your photo #instasockkal and let me know if you like this for an add on for future kals! I'm Studentknits7 on instagram :-)

Episode 43 - I guess I didn't forget to stash

Shownotes:

Finished Objects:
Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman using Lollipop Yarn in the I'm Your Huckleberry colourway on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles and I used the Crystal Afterthought heel

Works in Progress: 
Sprouting By Beata Jezek on 2.5mm/US 1.5 and 2.75mm/US 2 needles, using Unwind Yarn Company Weekend Sock in the Morning Sky colourway  
My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez, using Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash in the Spice Schwammerl colourway on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

Stash Enhancement:
Count Cashmerino High Twist in the 'Fiesta' colourway from Countess Ablaze on Etsy
Viscount of Spark in the 'Ugly Absinthe Fairy OOAK colourway from Countess Ablaze on Etsy
Lord of Silk in the 'Attica' colourway from Countess Ablaze on Etsy

Knitting on the Horizon:
Alecia Beth by Justyna Lorkowska
Paignton by Rachel Coopey

#Instasockkal:
Come join in via instagram, just post progress shots and fun shots of a sock of your choosing and tag your photo #instasockkal and let me know if you like this for an add on for future kals! I'm Studentknits7 on instagram :-)

Episode 42 - Here I Am

Shownotes:

Finished Objects:
Monkey by Cookie A. using Countess Ablaze Count Cashmerino High Twist in the Studentknits colourway on 2.75mm needles - *Just in case you haven't already posted a photo for this long gone KAL do so in the next week and then I'll draw prizes on the next episode*
Clockwork by by Stephen West on 3.75mm/US 5 needles, using Into the Whirled Manchester Sock in the Snow Angels with an Ood colourway and Regia Angora Merino in 07084 colourway

Works in Progress: 
Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman using Lollipop Yarn in the I'm Your Huckleberry colourway on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles
Sprouting By Beata Jezek on 2.5mm/US 1.5 and 2.75mm/US 2 needles, using Unwind Yarn Company Weekend Sock in the Morning Sky colourway  
My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez, using Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash in the Spice Schwammerl colourway on 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles
Froot Loop by Kristi Geraci, using Knit Picks Felici in the Goth colourway on 2.75mm/US 2 needles

Spinning:
Into the Whirled Superwash Merino in the Lavinia colourway for the Knitabulls SAL

#Instasockkal:
Come join in via instagram, just post progress shots and fun shots of a sock of your choosing and tag your photo #instasockkal and let me know if you like this for an add on for future kals! I'm Studentknits7 on instagram :-)

Episode 41 - Inspire

Let me know if you would be interested in doing a VKN Friday night to cast on for the KAL!!

FO:
My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez using Regia Design Line Random Stripe by Kaffe Fassett, colourway 2900, using 2.5mm/US 1.5 needles

WIP:
La Digitessa by Yarnisisma using Socktopus Sokkusu Original in the Winter Sky colourway, on 2.75mm/US 2 needles

Knitting on the Horizon:
Stripey socks for the Stockinette Zombies KAL - Spinning Fates, Toula Base in the Elementary Watson colourway - not sure which pattern yet!

Countess Ablaze KAL:
Will start February 1st - can knit any project using the special edition Studentknits colourway, or any Countess Ablaze yarn
- Chatter about the KAL here

Knitting excitement:
Strawberry Mittens by SpillyJane

Goals:
I decided to start the new blog and see how it runs find it at www.circadiancreative.blogspot.co.uk 
Please let me know how you plan to make 2013 a good one :-)

Big Picture Classes
'I Choose' Class - Elise Blaha Cripe
One little Word Class - Ali Edwards
Project Life

**Please comment if there is anything I have not mentioned and you want to know and I can let you know :-)

** Come and join the Studentknits Ravelry Group

Episode 40 - Stop Saying That Word!

Watch for the 300 member pattern giveaway!!

WIPs:
My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez

Countess Ablaze KAL:
Will start February 1st - can knit any project using the special edition Studentknits colourway, or any Countess Ablaze yarn
- Enter the giveaway here
- Chatter about the KAL here

Knitting excitement:
Thankyou Aimee for my Project Bag!!!
The Simple Things Magazine

Goals:
I decided to start the new blog and see how it runs find it at www.circadiancreative.blogspot.co.uk 
Please let me know how you plan to make 2013 a good one :-)

**Please comment if there is anything I have not mentioned and you want to know and I can let you know :-)

Episode 39 - 2013!

FO: 
Wood Hollow Hat by Kirsten Kapur

WIPs:
My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks by Elizabeth Suarez
Bathtime Bliss by Jane Ellison 

Countess Ablaze KAL:
Will start February 1st - can knit any project using the special edition Studentknits colourway, or any Countess Ablaze yarn
- Enter the giveaway here
- Chatter about the KAL here

Knitting excitement:
Count Cashmerino HT Yarn in the 'Nothing Smutty About This Yarn' colourway from Countess Ablaze on Etsy

**Please comment if there is anything I have not mentioned and you want to know and I can let you know :-)

Episode 38 - Celebration

Works in Progress:
Hat for Grammy, using the Turn a Square pattern by Jared Flood and Sirdar Supersoft Aran in colourway 909
Katniss socks by Rose Hiver, on 2.75mm/US 2 using Countess Ablaze Lady Katherine sock yarn in the Northern Lights colourway

November Hats KAL:
Chatter thread
Patterns I'm planning to knit - Icicle Hat and Wood Hollow Hat

Studentknits Knitting Retreat:
Check out this thread for the polls and more info here

Knitting Excitement:
Project bag from A Needle Runs Through It
Thanks to Marisabel we have a tiny triangle bag for a prize which will be up for grabs in the November KAL!

Episode 37 - Podiversary yeah!

If all winners for the October KAL can pm me on Raverly with the pattern choice or address for stitchmarkers - sorry forgot to say this in the podcast!

Finished Objects:
Sweetgrass Cowl by Leila Raabe using 3.5mm/US 4 needles and Madeline tosh sock in the cove colourway

Works in Progress
Hat for Grammy, using the Turn a Square pattern by Jared Flood and Sirdar Supersoft Aran in colourway 909

November KAL - please vote here

New podcasts (to me):
The Dyer's notebook
Sheepish Podcast

Podcast yarn:
Gorgeous yarn dyed up in my new podcast logo colours by Lyndsey from Countess Ablaze
If you would be interested in pre-ordering the yarn (not necessarily in the mcn base) then please comment in the thread here

Studentknits retreat:
If this something you would be interested please comment in the Ravelry group here

Episode 36 - Gets serious!

Works in Progress:
Katniss socks by Rose Hiver, on 2.75mm/US 2 using Countess Ablaze Lady Katherine sock yarn in the Northern Lights colourway
Sweetgrass cowl by Leila Raabe, on 3.5mm/US4 needles, using Madelinetoshsock in the Cove colourway

October KAL:
Enter your FO, and progress in the group here
Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang on 3.25mm/US 3 dpns, using regia silk 4-ply

Knitting on the Horizon:
Lispenard by Kristen Kapur
Emery by Michele Wang

New to me podcast:
Two Tangled Skeins Podcast

Episode 35 - Short but sweet

Works in progress:
Gentian by Lisa Stichweh on 2.75mm/US2 needles using Needle Food Merino Blend in the Sweet Chilli colourway
Vanilla socks with an afterthought heel using Twisted Limone in the Mermaid colourway on 2.5mm/Us 1.5 needles
Katniss Socks by Rose Hiver for STV

October KAL - changed to all mitts, not just fingerless ones:
Vanamo by Lilia Mankki for the October KAL!
Vertigo Fingerless Mitts by Cynthia Levy

Episode 34 - How many socks is acceptable?

Works in progress:
Gentian by Lisa Stichweh on 2.75mm/US2 needles using Needle Food Merino Blend in the Sweet Chilli colourway
Vanilla socks with an afterthought heel using Twisted Limone in the Mermaid colourway on 2.5mm/Us 1.5 needles
Sweetgrass Cowl by Leila Raabe on 3.5mm/US4 needles, using Madeline Tosh Sock in the Cove colourway

October KAL - changed to all mitts, not just fingerless ones:
Vanamo by Lilia Mankki for the October KAL!

Knitting on the Horizon:
Greebo Socks by Rachel Coopey
Aliso Creek Socks by Verybusymonkey
Paisley socks by Verybusymonkey

Knitting Excitement:
BDY October Club Shipment
Madeline Tosh Sock in the Alizarin colourway

Episode 33 - Elephant in the room

Works in progress:
Gentian by Lisa Stichweh on 2.75mm/US2 needles using Needle Food Merino Blend in the Sweet Chilli colourway
Vanilla socks with an afterthought heel using Twisted Limone in the Mermaid colourway on 2.5mm/Us 1.5 needles

Knitting on the Horizon:
Vanamo by Lilia Mankki for the October KAL!
And lots of socks!!

Knitting Excitement:
You will have to wait until next week!
Remember to visit SuzyParkerYarn's Etsy Shop and use the discount code 'love2yarn' for the podcast to get 10% off until the end of September!!!

Episode 32 - The bug bites back

Watch for the Something Blue KAL drawing!

Works in progress:
Nemesis Socks by Susan Dittrich on 2.75mm/US 2 needles, using Suzy Parker Yarns Luxury Twist in the Peacock colourway
Visit their Etsy Shop and use the discount code 'love2yarn' for the podcast to get 10% off until the end of September!!!
Sweetgrass Cowl by Leila Raabe on 3.5mm/US4 needles, using Madeline Tosh Sock in the Cove colourway
Gentian by Lisa Stichweh on 2.75mm/US2 needles using Needle Food Merino Blend in the Sweet Chilli colourway

Knitting on the Horizon:
Vanamo by Lilia Mankki
Zombie Vixen by Susan Claudino

Knitting Excitement:
Bohemia Fibers Barefoot Bohemian Sock in the Blaze colourway, first shipment of the Walking Dead Season 2 Club, from Bohemia Fibers
Dancing Dog Dyeworks Twist Sock in the Suesstastic colourway, from DDD

October KAL???
Any suggestions please tell me!

Episode 31 - Sorry it's been so long!

There won't be any shownotes this week, but if there is anything just pm me on Ravelry on leave a comment!