Mrs B's Podcast Episode 4

Hello! This episode is a bit of raspy ramble, but I hope you enjoy it.

Show notes

Works in Progress

Granny blanket using a classic granny square and the join-as-you-go method from Attic24
Rugged Ripple baby blanket in Stylecraft Special DK, pattern by VeryPink

Princess Mermaid socks in the Blink colourway from Truly Hooked

Spinning works in progress

Rolags from a bounty box by Bakewell Hearts

And a peek at my new wheel...

Finished objects

Baby booties in Patons Merino DK, pattern by Happy Berry Crochet

Lovely things

Stitch markers from Of Blithe Spirit
Seussical box from Felt Fusion

And finally...

Today I was wearing my Summertide Shawl which I knit using the colourways Glow and Rust from Wrap & Turn.

Thanks for watching!

Mrs B x x

Catching up...

It has been ages since I blogged. Life has been crazy! And I have been casting on like mad, and I've been casting off a few things as well...

A finished pair of orange socks, which my mother-in-law seems to like so they will be in her stocking this Christmas.

My finished SummerTide MKAL shawl on my new blocking mat. I've never properly blocked things before so the mats are changing things a lot for me! Knit with 4-ply yarn from Wrap and Turn in Glow and Rust colourways.

Two hats from the Tea Collection by Clare Devine. The top one is Lapsang and is for me, and the bottom is Everyday Brew for my sister-in-law for Christmas. Both done with James C. Brett marble chunky in MC52.

 Another pair of socks for the mother-in-law, knit with Alize Superwash sock yarn in colourway 4656. This time with a properly calculated toe as I signed up for the Craftsy class 'Socks my way' with Lara Neel.

And finally, it's not finished but I had to mention it, my Exploration Station shawl knit with Blacker Yarns 10th Anniversary Cornish Tin 4-ply which is a special project for myself. Currently being housed in a lovely project bag from Knit Stitch and Bits.

There are several other WIPs, but I'll save them for another time.

Happy knitting! Mrs B x x

It's a mystery!

Last month I signed up for my first ever knit along, and not only that but it was a mystery knit along. And it's great fun! I signed up for the #childforallseasons autumn knit along and am now part way through making the boys pattern. This mystery knit had two pre-pattern clues that were released, and then all three patterns (boys, girls, accessory) were released in their entirety.

The sleeves were my first ever two at a time magic loop project!

I actually did a swatch!

Its an interesting experience as the construction of the garment is completely different from anything else I have done before, and it also contains the most complex cables I have ever attempted. So a pattern of firsts!

I am enjoying the process of a knit along so much that this month I signed up for another one. This time to make something for myself. I chose to join the #summertideMKAL mystery knit along. This has a different format whereby the pattern is released in 4 clues over the month. So far I have completed clue 1, and clue 2 gets released today - can't wait!

For this knit along I treated myself by buying some gorgeous hand dyed yarn from Wrap & Turn on Etsy. It is the most I have ever spent on yarn for a project, and I regret nothing!

Beautiful 'Rust' colourway of greens, subtle blues, yellows, and oranges.

Gorgeous 'Glow' with shades of yellow, orange, and some light browns.

One of the things I love about knitting is that with each pattern I learn something new. Both of these patterns contain firsts for me, and I'm loving every moment.

Mrs B x x