Saturday, January 21, 2017

Episode 13 London!



Knitting

FO

Lattice Earwarmers – Malabrigo Rios “Paris Nights”

On the Needles

Waiting for Rain by Sylvia McFadden, MC Sun Valley Fibers 100% SW Merino Single Ply “Royal Star”, CC Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light (100% SW Merino Single) “Glazed Pecan”

Maile Sweater – Nikki Van De Carr 4mm Lion Brand Casey “Sorbet Spots” 60% Rayon from Bamboo 40% Nylon – soon to be rescued from time out

 
Spin Me Right Round

Hearthside Fibers “Midnight” 85% Polworth 15% Tussah Silk
No progress

Acquisitions

I Knit or Dye – Sock 4 ply Howlin’ from I Knit London
Rowan Hemp Tweed – SH138 “Pumice” and SH132 “Plum”

Cook Pot

Artichokes
Lemon Juice
Garlic
Salt
Pepper
Olive Oil
Prep artichokes (Cut stem, top, and trim leaves,) Cut in half lengthwise and remove choke. Sprinkle everything on top, wrap in foil and place cut side down. Bake in oven at 400 F for 45 minutes.

On the Road

London!
British Library
Windsor Castle


Little Raincloud

Angry people who work at airports

Drop of Sunshine


Fresh and cheap fruits and veggies.
EAT ALL THE PLANTS!

Sunday, January 8, 2017

Episode 12

Seventeen Days




Sheep Ireland

Knitting

FO
Suffolk Hat Jo Storie Lanark Mills Chunky100% Pure New Wool “Bramble”, Vanna’s Choice Serenity Sock yarn scraps

Suffolk hat Mini Europe

On the Needles

Waiting for Rain by Sylvia McFadden, MC SVF Sun Valley Fibers 100% SW Merino Single Ply “Royal Star”, CC Madeline Tosh Tosh Merino Light(100% SW Merino Single) “Glazed Pecan”
Maile Sweater – Nikki Van De Carr 4mm Lion Brand Casey “Sorbet Spots” 60% Rayon from Bamboo 40% Nylon – soon to be rescued from time out

Spin Me Right Round

HF Hearthside Fibers “Midnight” 85% Polworth 15% Tussah Silk

Cook Pot

British Isles
·       Mulled Wine, Minced Pie :)
·       Bubble and Squeak :/  
·       Christmas Pudding :(
Belgium
·       Waffles and Chocolates :)
Waffels!



Germany
·       Currywurst :)

Acquisitions

Non Fiber: Celtic Knot Ring
For me! – West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply “831 Blue Lagoon”
For Eva - West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4ply “879 Mojito”
Studio Donegal, Soft Donegal “Burgundy”



On the Road

Scotland – Stirling Castle, Holyrood Palace
Ireland – Malahide Castle, Book of Kells, Kilkenny
Brussels – Grand Place
Germany – Neuengamme Concentration Camp


Grand Place, Brussels



Tips for budget travel
Sygic Travel


Malahide Castle, Ireland

Little Raincloud

Proper outerwear…. Rain + Down Coat = L

Yarn bombing Blarney Castle

Drop of Sunshine


All the trips! Especially the trip to Copenhagen with my Mom and Aunt!