Episode 93 Don’t Let Numbers Define You
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Episode 93
Ann’s Relay for Life event was this past weekend and her kids went to the prom. All went well. Janis participated in the MS walk and is getting ready for Maryland.
FOs
Janis – Baby Monster
- Yarn: Biscotti and Co
- Colorway: red white and blue
- Very well received
Janis: Hamlin Peak by Pam Allen
- Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Zooey
- Color: Aqua teal blue ( color 19)
- Needles: Dreamz
- Needle size: US 8
WIPs
Ann – Heartfelt by Veera Valimaki
- Yarn: White fingering weight alpaca I got at SAFF
- Needles: Karbonz interchangables
- Needle Size: US 5 – did not get gauge on the called for 6s
Janis – Socks for Brian
- Yarn: Gynx Yarns
- Color: Kidnapping Princess
- Needles: 9” circ
- Needle Size: US 1
Ann – I have a confession…blanket squares
- Barn raising squares are happening
- Squares out of various sock yarn scraps
- I am doing the sock yarn square pattern by Shannon Geddes and using Judy’s magic cast on for the center to eliminate a hole.
- Needle Size: US 3
- Notes: Finished 3 more and started the 4th
Ann – On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg
- Yarn: Rambouillet yarn from the Spring Frolic in 6 colors and Dragonfly Fibers Djini in District 12
- Needles: US 2.5
- Notes: Finished the first part — on to the next!
Janis – Socktober Knee Highs – car knitting
- Yarn: Kirby Wirby * SOCKtober sponsor*
- Color: Carolina Girls – Best in the World
- Needles: 9” circ
- Needle Size: US 0
- Notes: Bootylicious heel; on the ribbing
Ann – Secret Design work
- Socks for SOCKtober mystery KAL — Teaming up with Crystal from Lilliput Yarns – there will be pre-order kits that will be available so that you can order the yarn and have it to you before Oct 1st to start when the MKAL begins. I have finished the design and the knitting of the first 2 sections.
Waiting WIPs
Janis- Secret Design work – color work cowl
- Yarn: Infinite twist
Janis – Monster Mash Tumbling Blocks by Leah Oakley * SOCKtober sponsor*
- Yarn: Manic Pixie Dream Yarns * SOCKtober sponsor*
- Color: Monster Mash Up
- Needles: Sock Rockets
- Needle size: US 1
Ann – Critter socks – Jaguar by Cate Carter-Evans * SOCKtober sponsor*
- Yarn: Helix by Infinite Twist
- Color: Spooky Purple and Fluffy Clouds
- Needles: Knit Picks Fixed Circs
- Needle size: US 2manic pixie dream yarns
Cross Stitch
Janis- Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery sampler. Passport Pumpkins. None since we last recorded.
Newly Acquired
Ann – none for me
Janis – fair isle pants pattern
Round and Round
Spinning my frolic braid!! Spinning this rambouillet on my Fantasia spinning wheel “Fannie Mae” Gorgeous spring colors. From Kristen’s Fiber Studio on Etsy.
Other stuff we chatted about
Janis will be at Maryland Sheep and Wool!
Infinite twist affiliate code CFG. Use for extra goodies anytime
Where to find us
You can email us at CarolinaFiberGirls@gmail.com
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Janis — JanisFicker
Ann — EAnnRN
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