Episode 26 - Guilty Pleasures

EPISODE 26 – Guilty Pleasures

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PODCASTS REFERENCED:
Lucky Jenny Knits - Jenny (LuckyJennyKnits)  
Paws4Stitches Podcast - Candy (paws4stitches)

Sunshine and Bubblegum Podcast - Lynne (SunshineBubblegum)
Knitting I Love Podcast - Barbara (knittingILove)

SELFISH KNITTING:
Finished Objects:

Sailing by Meg Gadsbey ($6.00 pattern)
Cabled Dog Sweater by Linda Cyr (free pattern!)

WIP’s
The Fiber Seed Socks - Sprout, Dipped “Pluto” in Toad Hollow Bag
Sock Yarn Granny Stripe Blanket

BEVERAGE OF CHOICE:
Neshaminy Creek Brewing - County Line IPA
Bottle cap box from MightyMeglet

WHAT I’M STYLIN’:
Knitting Pajamas!

SHOWIN’ OFF:
Jenn from Otterly Adorable Knits Project Bag & goodies !
Jeanette from Ply Designs Project Bag !
Melissa from Knitty by Nature Harry Potter progress keepers!
Darlene from Bags by Awesome Grannie

GIVEAWAYS!:

Some of the prizes:
Go Slow Hat pattern by Barbara of the KnittingiLove Podcast
Point/Counterpoint, Volume 2 pattern set by Kino Knits and Prairie Girl Designs
Stitch Markers/Progress keepers by Melissa of Knitty by Nature

KAL ideas!  Random pick to win a prize!!
WINNER - Holly !  (mullhol) Prize is: Jen Lassonde’s “World of Difference” shawl pattern
Knit a long ideas:
1) an item from your new horizons set
2) something using a yarn you’ve never used before
3) pet clothing!!!! Or for those without pets, maybe an animal stuffie?

Guilty Pleasures KAL (idea from Rosalba’s “Self Care” KAL idea post)
Knit a project that YOU want to knit.  So much so that it almost makes you feel guilty to work on because you have other things you “should” be knitting.  This is a project for you.  Even if you are giving it as a gift, it’s a project that makes you feel good.  This KAL is all about YOU!

  • WIP’s count!

  • Multiple entries allowed

  • KAL runs March 1 - April 30, 2017

  • Item must be finished by end of KAL

  • Must be a member of the Jenn Sheelen Ravelry Group

  • Win a prize pack of a pattern, yarn, and other goodies!

The Four Seasons Sock KAL
Idea by rosalbaB !

  • Knit a pair of socks every season

  • Starts March 20, 2017, ends March 19, 2018

  • Multiple entries per season allowed!

  • Cast on, bind off must start & end with each season

  • Spring: March 20 - June 20, 2017

  • Summer: June 21 - September 21, 2017

  • Fall: September 22 - December 20, 2017

  • Winter: December 21 - March 19, 2018

  • Must be a member of the Jenn Sheelen Ravelry Group

  • A prize pack will be given at the end of each season.  Enter all four seasons and win a grand prize pack!

 

KNIT-READING:
Knit-Read:
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass series Book #4)
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass series Book #5)
The Dinner by Herman Koch

Now Knit-Reading:
Friction by Sandra Brown
The Shack by W.M. Paul Young

Knit-Watching:
How to Get Away with Murder
The Walking Dead

WHAT’S UP WITH ALL THE THINGS?!:

Added a thread to promote your shop and share coupon codes!
Designing mittens and matching hat!
Designing a new shawl!

New YARN coming soon!

KNIT ITEMS AVAILABLE
YARN AVAILABLE!
GREETING CARDS AVAILABLE!

Episode 25 - Puppy love with a side of knitting...

EPISODE 25 – Puppy love with a side of knitting please..

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PODCASTS REFERENCED:
Lucky Jenny Knits - Jenny (LuckyJennyKnits)  

SELFISH KNITTING:
Finished Objects:
Nomadic Yarns “Bellatrix Lestrange” socks

WIP’s
Sailing by Meg Gadsbey ($6.00 pattern)

Faerie’s Firelight by Jenn Sheelen ($4.00 pattern)
For Alex’s wedding!
For Hingham K9 Foundation “Paws for Celebration” Fundraiser

Cabled Dog Sweater by Linda Cyr (free pattern!)
Clifford Dog Sweater by Lion Brand Yarn (free pattern!)

The Fiber Seed Socks - Sprout, Dipped “Pluto” in Toad Hollow Bag
Sock Yarn Granny Stripe Blanket

Sock Yarn Blanket

Shortie Socks -
My “pattern” for Shortie Socks: Afterthought Heel sock pattern with: 1” 2x2 ribbed cuff, ½” st st before afterthought heel

BEVERAGE OF CHOICE:
Julius, American IPA - Tree House Brewing

Sip of Sunshine IPA - Lawson’s Finest Liquids

WHAT I’M STYLIN’:
Handspun BFL Fiona Pullover by Pam Allen ($6.00 pattern)

SHOWIN’ OFF:
VOLUME 2: Kino Knits and Prairie Girl Designs (Mary, kino & Susie)
Two designers + two yarns… and inspiration through collaboration. Each designer independently creates an accessory, then sends only a photo of the finished object to the other. In response, the designers use the same yarn to create a new accessory inspired by the first, thus making a set. The only limits are their creativity.

Lean into the Wind neckwarmer by Kino Knits  & Any Way the Wind Blows hat by Prairie Girl Designs (Susie White)

Frondescence shawl Prairie Girl Designs (Susie White) & Springs to Mind hat by Kino Knits

GIVEAWAYS!:
KAL ideas!  Random pick to win a prize!!

15% off discount for Valentine’s Day on all patterns and product!

KNIT-READING:
Knit-Read:
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass Series Book #3)
Defending Jacob by William Landay

Now Knit-Reading:
The Dinner by Herman Koch
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass series Book #4)

Knit-Watching:
Downton Abbey
Sisters - Tina Fey & Amy Poehler

WHAT’S UP WITH ALL THE THINGS?!:
Hearts Aflame Jar Cover - perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Designing mittens and matching hat!
Selling finished knit items now!

New YARN coming soon!


 

EPISODE 24 – Check out my Loot!

EPISODE 24 – Check out my Loot!

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PODCASTS REFERENCED:
Knitters Party Podcast - Megan (Meg311yo)

SPINNIN’ RIGHT ROUND:
Siobhan’s Crafts
Twist Knitting & Spinning - Pondwood Farm

SELFISH KNITTING:
Finished Objects:
Yarn Enabler Sweet Sugar Santa socks
Shortie Socks knit with
Nomadic Yarns - Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans
Hermione’s Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder (free pattern) using Legacy Knitz Yarn
Schoppel Ambiente Socks
String Theory Caper Sock Shortie Socks
Granny Stripe Blanket

WIP’s
The Fiber Seed Socks - Sprout, Dipped “Pluto” in Toad Hollow Bag
Nomadic Yarns “Bellatrix Lestrange” socks
Sock Yarn Granny Stripe Blanket

Sock Yarn Blanket

Shortie Socks -
My “pattern” for Shortie Socks: Afterthought Heel sock pattern with: 1” 2x2 ribbed cuff, ½” st st before afterthought heel

BEVERAGE OF CHOICE:
Heady Topper - The Alchemist
WTF is a YO? mug

WHAT I’M STYLIN’:
Triangle Tassel Shawl - by Whimsical Handy Crafts

SHOWIN’ OFF:
BFT the Turtle
“Myron” the yarn bowl by Something Lucky
Newbury Yarns : Illimani “Amelie” , Karabella Yarns “Cashmere Elite”
Glass Head
Seamstress Head

Mrs. Crosby Loves to Play Hat Box yarn
Blocking wires
Coal & Canary Candles
Coco Knits: Knitters Keep Kit, Row Counter, Yarn Snip

GIVEAWAYS!:
“JAL” (Jar-Along) 2016 hosted by Jenn Sheelen and Paws4Stitches !
Timeframe:  June 1-December 2016
December Winner- Diane (dianelaces) !!!
Knitters Nook project bag
Mist Over Hingham Harbor sock yarn
Jar & hanger
Jenn Sheelen pattern

“How did you find me?” Giveaway - Kimberly Penney !

KNIT-READING:

Knit-Read:
A Court of Thorns and Roses and A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas (Book #1)
A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses Book #2)
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass Series Book #1)
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Books 7-10 Women’s Murder Club series - James Patterson
The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon
A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas  (Throne of Glass Series Book #2)

Now Knit-Reading:
Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass Series Book #3)
Defending Jacob by William Landay

Knit-Watching:
Love the Coopers (Diane Keaton, John Goodman, Steve Martin, Ed Helms)
Downtown Abbey
The OA

WHAT’S UP WITH ALL THE THINGS?!:

Hearts Aflame Jar Cover - perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Designing a Baby Blanket?

New YARN coming soon!

YARN AVAILABLE!
GREETING CARDS AVAILABLE!

Episode 23 - FO'in Like a Boss

 

Episode 23 – FO’in like a boss

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Podcasts referenced:
Bad Wolf Girl Sits & Knits - Meghan (BadWolfGirlKnits)
YarnGasm Podcast - Kristin (voolenvine)
Dye Another Day Podcast - Amanda (theyarnanabler) & Christina (thecozyknitter)
Paws4Stitches Podcast, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence

Spinnin’ Right Round:
Siobhan’s Crafts

Selfish Knitting:
Finished Objects:
Nurmilintu Shawl by Heidi Alander (free pattern)

Blue Moon Socks that Rock Socks

2x2 Ribbed for His Pleasure Hat by Tinksdarkerside  (free pattern)/ Scraptastic Hat by Jane Tanner (free pattern)

Shortie Socks -
My “pattern” for Shortie Socks: Afterthought Heel sock pattern with: 1” 2x2 ribbed cuff, ½” st st before afterthought heel
Knit with
Bohemia Fibers custom dyed yarn

WIP’s
Hermione’s Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder (free pattern) using Legacy Knitz Yarn

Shortie Socks knit with Nomadic Yarns - Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans

Sailing by Meg Gadsbey ($6.00 pattern)

Sock Yarn Blanket

Granny Stripe Blanket
 

Beverage of Choice:
Hippotizing IPA - River Horse Brewing Co.

What I’m Stylin’:
Silken Scabbard Sweater by Jennifer Hansen ($7.00 pattern)

Showin’ off:
CosyCuteKnits - Naomi
  - Gifted pattern Beautiful Warrior Cowl by Naomi Buchanan (about $5.34 USD)

Yarn Enabler Sweet Sugar Santa kit

Giveaways!:  
"
JAL” (Jar-Along) 2016 hosted by Jenn Sheelen and Paws4Stitches !
Timeframe:  June 1-December 2016
Summary: Knit any Jenn Sheelen jar pattern each month.  Post a picture of your jar in the JAL thread (in either the Jenn Sheelen or Paws4Stitches group or… BOTH!  Must be a member of the group to enter).  Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar.  Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!
December Featured jar - Glowflake

 

Knit-Reading:
Knit-Read:
Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts
The 6th Target - by James Patterson
Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty

Now Knit-Reading:
Where They Found Her by Kimberly McCreight

Knit-Watching:
Gilmore Girls

What’s up with all the things?!:
New Horizons Mittens Pattern - now available!
New Horizons Hat Pattern - now available!
New Horizons Infinity Scarf, Mitten, Hat Pattern Set - now available!

YARN!  NOW AVAILABLE!
GREETING CARDS NOW AVAILABLE!

Episode 22 - And now I'm a hooker?!

Episode 22 – And now I’m a hooker?!

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Podcasts referenced:
DogDare Podcast - David (DogDare)
Knitting I Love - Barbara (knittingILove)
Knotty Knit Wits - Michelle (Knottyknitwits) and Leslie (Knottyknitwits2)
Grocery Girls - Jodi (Mrsbrownsbags) & Tracie (tracieknits)
Bad Wolf Girl Sits & Knits - Meghan(BadWolfGirlKnits)
Spicy Homemaker - Melissa (Spicyhomemaker)
YarnGasm Podcast - Kristin (voolenvine)
Caithness Craft Collective Podcast - Lousie (LouiseHunt)
LegacyKnitz Podcast - Chelsea (chelseaknitz) & Sue (knit24)
Paws4Stitches Podcast, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence

Spinnin’ Right Round:
Malabrigo Nube
Siobhan’s Crafts

Selfish Knitting:
Nomadic Yarns - Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans
Nature’s magic cowl for Mary
Nurmilintu Shawl by Heidi Alander
Sock Yarn Blanket
Granny Stripe Blanket

Beverage of Choice:
Flying Dog - Azacca

What I’m Stylin’:
Santa Hat

Showin’ off:
Knitting I Love - Barbara (knittingILove)
Gifted pattern “
Buddleia” by Brenda Vanlerberghe    

Cozycouch - Cindy
Yarn
Cookies for Dug
Makeup goodie bag
Project bag

Knitters Nook
The Cozy Knitter
Ply Designs Studio

Giveaways!:
“JAL” (Jar-Along) 2016 hosted by Jenn Sheelen and Paws4Stitches !
Timeframe:  June 1-December 2016
Summary: Knit any Jenn Sheelen jar pattern each month.  Post a picture of your jar in the JAL thread (in either the Jenn Sheelen or Paws4Stitches group or… BOTH!  Must be a member of the group to enter).  Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar.  Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!
December Featured jar - Glowflake
November Winner!!  ! Leslie (dyeknit)

Christmas / Holiday swap
Caithness Craft Collective Podcast - Lousie (LouiseHunt)
Swapped with Nora (
SilverSpringKnit)

Knit-Reading:
Knit-Read:

When Shadows Fall by J.T. Ellison
The Perfect Husband by Lisa Gardner
The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson

Now Knit-Reading:
Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts
Women's Murder Club Series Book 4 by James Patterson

What’s up with all the things?!:
Thank you Jesika & Rosy for the test knit!
New Horizons Mittens Pattern - coming soon!
New Horizons Hat Pattern - coming soon!

YARN!  NOW AVAILABLE!
GREETING CARDS NOW AVAILABLE!
KNIT VICTORIAN YULETIDE ORNAMENTS NOW AVAILABLE!  One set left!!! 

Episode 21 - Knitting Tramp

 

Episode 21 – Knitting Tramp
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Podcasts referenced:
Knotty Knit Wits - Michelle (Knottyknitwits) and Leslie (Knottyknitwits2)

Paws4Stitches Podcast, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence

Selfish Knitting:
Frank’s Dug the Dog Socks
Boxy by Joji Locatelli in Tosh Merino Light “Composition Book Grey
Nomadic Yarns - Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans
Blue moon socks
Nature’s magic cowl for Colleen
Nature’s magic cowl for Mary
Sailing Shawl by Meg Gadsbey
Nurmilintu Shawl by Heidi Alander
2x2 Ribbed for His Pleasure by Tink’s Knits
Hermione’s Every Day Socks in Legacy Knitz
Sock Yarn Blanket

Beverage of Choice:
J. Lohr - Merlot

What I’m Stylin’:
Riley Rose Shawl by Jen Lassonde
Chatnoir77 shawl pin

Knit-Reading:
Knit-Read:

This is Where it Ends by Marieke Nijkamp\
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
The Girls by Emma Cline

Now Knit-Reading:
Lost Girls: An Unsolved American Mystery by Robert Kolker
3rd Degree by James Patterson

What’s up with all the things?!:
New Horizons Mittens Pattern - coming soon!
New Horizons Hat Pattern - coming soon!

YARN!  NOW AVAILABLE!
GREETING CARDS NOW AVAILABLE!
KNIT VICTORIAN YULETIDE ORNAMENTS NOW AVAILABLE!

Episode 20 – Announcing all the Jenn Sheelen

Episode 20 – Announcing all the Jenn Sheelen

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Podcasts referenced:
Bad Wolf Girl Sits & Knits - Meghan(BadWolfGirlKnits)
Paws4Stitches Podcast, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence

Spinnin’ Right Round:
Countess Ablaze - 100% Soybean “Beauty Given from the Graces”

Selfish Knitting:
Nomadic Yarns - Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans
Frank’s Dug the Dog Socks
Riley Rose Shawl by Jen Lassonde
Boxy by Joji Locatelli in Tosh Merino Light “Composition Book Grey

Beverage of Choice:
Night Shift Brewing - Morph 10/20/16
Departed Soles Brewing - Bogan (Barleywine)
Artwork by Damon Gasparine - Instagram: theunexpectednomad

What I’m Stylin’:
LauraKnitsPA “Close to You” shawl
Made with Jenn Sheelen’s
Warm Fuzzies - Twinkle (Gold) yarn in “Autumn Sunset”

Showin’ off:
Quaere Fibre “Oxblood”
Bohemia Fibers “Glenn”

Giveaways!:
“JAL” (Jar-Along) 2016 hosted by Jenn Sheelen and Paws4Stitches !
Timeframe:  June 1-December 2016
Summary: Knit any Jenn Sheelen jar pattern each month.  Post a picture of your jar in the JAL thread (in either the Jenn Sheelen or Paws4Stitches group or… BOTH!  Must be a member of the group to enter).  Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar.  Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!
November Featured jar - Dream Whisperer

October Winner!!  Cozycouch !

Pigskin Party!
Hosted by BostonJen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast
Sponsoring a Jenn Sheelen “Hug a Knitter…” tote bag and t-shirt!
25% off coupon code too!

Knit-Reading:
Knit-Read:

1st to Die by James Patterson
The Ocean at the End of the Line by Neil Gaiman

Now Knit-Reading:
No One Knows by J.T. Ellison
2nd Chance by James Patterson
Still Life by Louise Penny

What’s up with all the things?!:
New Horizons Mittens Pattern - coming soon!
New Horizons Hat Pattern - coming soon!

YARN!  NOW AVAILABLE!
GREETING CARDS NOW AVAILABLE!
KNIT VICTORIAN YULETIDE ORNAMENTS NOW AVAILABLE!

Yarn details:
460 yards (438 Twinkle, 435 MCN)
Warm Fuzzies - Sock (also in Sock Blank) : 75% sw merino / 25% nylon
Warm Fuzzies - Twinkle (also in Sock Blank, silver) : 75% sw merino / 20% nylon / 5% stellina
Warm Fuzzies - Cashmere : 80% sw merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon

Yarn Colorways:
Mist Over Hingham Harbor
Bubbles & Sunshine
Autumn Sunset
Falling Leaves
Cupcake
Cherries Jubilee

Signature - Dark
Signature - Ligh

Episode 19 – Happy Halloween!

Episode 19  – Happy Halloween!

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Podcasts referenced:
The Crafty Hive - Kristi (KnitasaurusWrecks) and Dana (bookknurd)

Paws4Stitches Podcast, Candy (paws4stitches) & Jamie with pups Addy & Clarence

Spinnin’ Right Round:

Selfish Knitting:
New Horizon Mittens

Victorian Yuletide Ornaments - by Jenn Sheelen

Beverage of Choice:
Souther Tier - Pumpking

What I’m Stylin’:

My Kitty Kat Hat!

Johnny Cupcakes Walking Dead Shirt

Showin’ off:

Nomadic Yarns - Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans

The Cozy Knitter - September & October Colorways

Stitched by JessaLu Avengers Project Bag

Inspirational Vans

Giveaways!:
“JAL” (Jar-Along) 2016 hosted by Jenn Sheelen and Paws4Stitches !
Timeframe:  June 1-December 2016
Summary: Knit any Jenn Sheelen jar pattern each month.  Post a picture of your jar in the JAL thread (in either the Jenn Sheelen or Paws4Stitches group or… BOTH!  Must be a member of the group to enter).  Comment with an idea/suggestion of how to gift the jar.  Knit more than one jar a month, multiple entries allowed!
October Featured jar - Night & Day

Prizes in the Jenn Sheelen Group:
Oct-DecFUN STUFF FOR PRIZES!
Stitch marker earrings donated by Lorelei Eurto Jewelry (of the Knits & Beads Podcast)
Stitch markers donated by Melissa of Knitty by Nature
Coaster & stitch markers/progress keepers by Barbara of KnittingiLove (of the KnittingiLove Podcast)

Eternity Ranch Knits yarn

Pigskin Party!

Hosted by BostonJen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Sponsoring a Jenn Sheelen “Hug a Knitter…” tote bag and t-shirt!

25% off coupon code too!

Knit-Reading:

Knit-Read:

A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron

Now Knit-Reading:

The Ocean at the End of the Line by Neil Gaiman

1st to Die by James Patterson

What’s up with all the things?!:

YARN!  Is coming soon…

460 yards (438 Twinkle, 435 MCN)

Warm Fuzzies - Sock (also in Sock Blank) : 75% sw merino / 25% nylon

Warm Fuzzies - Twinkle (also in Sock Blank, silver) : 75% sw merino / 20% nylon / 5% stellina

Warm Fuzzies - Cashmere : 80% sw merino / 10% cashmere / 10% nylon

Colorways:

Mist Over Hingham Harbor

Bubbles & Sunshine

Autumn Sunset

Falling Leaves

Cupcake

Signature - Dark

Cherries Jubilee

AND… Greeting Cards!!!  Coming soon…