Episode 24 Prague

Prague

Knitting

FO Watch

Ginny’s Cardigan – Mari Chiba out of Malabrigo Arroyo in the “Escorias” or scum colorway! - Still needs the ribbon and buttons…

Wove in washcloth ends!

Hopper Cardigan

On the Needles

Hopper Cardigan by Amy Christoffers from New American Knits. Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle dyed Fingering “Conifer”

Fiery Salsa by Alina Appasova – Voile De La Mer “Fawn” 70% Silk 30% Seacell

With this Crochet Hook

Washcloths! In punto alto (I think that’s a double crochet)

Spin Me Right Round

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

Acquisitions

None

Cathedral in Prague

Cook Pot

Peach and Corn Salsa

1 Corn, kernels cut off the cob

2 TB Chopped Shallots

1 Lime

0-1  Serrano Pepper

Half Bunch Chopped Cilantro

1 Peach, Peeled and Diced

Heat 1 TB olive oil in a pan medium high. Cook the corn without stirring 2-3 minutes. Add shallot and as much serrano pepper as you’d like. Cook, stirring, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add the cilantro, and juice from half the lime. Drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper and mix together. Enjoy!

The most amazing library: Inspired the library in Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Little Raincloud

Both: Locked out of apartment in Prague!

Drop of Sunshine

Jessica: Eva had her baby

Jan: Jessica will be close to home!

Episode 22 Austria!

Just photos of our travels this week!

Hoffburg Palace!

Schonbrunn Palace

Mom and me at the Glorietta with Schonbrunn palace in the background

Roses in Volksgarten

Austrian Parliament!

The Amazing Austrian Countryside

Episode 21 Toledo and Cartagena Spain

No Links in shownotes this week due to  travel. The On the Road segment will be quite large next time!

Cartagena

Knitting

FO Watch

Ginny’s Cardigan – Mari Chiba out of Malabrigo Arroyo in the “Escorias” or scum colorway! (Estoy tejiendo mi sueter de escorias en Alcantarilla!)  - Still needs the ribbon and buttons and photos!

Hermione’s Every Day Socks – Erica Lueder out of Gnome Acres “Dobby” – Photos!

I have no Ravelry pages for the last YEAR!!

Finished Objects

Verdure Shawl by Fluffy Fibers – I Knit or Dye from I Knit London “Howlin’” Sock 4ply 100% Superwash Merino on size 6 needles

Toledo Cathedral

HO / On the Needles

SOCKS! Simple stockinette socks Nako Boho color 81256 on size 0 needles

Spin Me Right Round

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

Castillo de la Luz, La Alberca

Acquisitions

None

Cook Pot

None

Toledo Monastery

On the Road

Toledo, Cartagena, Sara only- Valencia, Castillo de la Luz

Little Raincloud

Sara’s gone home! And unpleasant roommate who skipped out on rent…

Drop of Sunshine

Excited to see my mom and for our trip to Vienna and Prague!

Roman Amphitheater in Cartagena, Spain

Episode 15 Copenhagen

Knitting

FO

Seamless Yoked Baby Sweater – Carole Barenys 4mm Lion Brand Casey “Sorbet Spots” 60% Rayon from Bamboo 40% Nylon – soon to be rescued from time out

Newfoundland Texting Mitts – Spannytickle Studio Rowan HempTweed SH138 and SH132 “Pumice” and “Plum”

On the Needles

Just a swatch!! *Gasp*

Spin Me Right Round

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

Acquisitions

None!

Cook Pot

None due to long on the road segmentJ

On the Road

Copenhagen

Little Raincloud

I can’t think of anything! It’s a good problem to have

Drop of Sunshine

Finished grad school application!

I saw knitting in the art museum!!

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

Roasted Artichokes with Garlic and Parmesan

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!

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”

Constant Knitter Dublin!

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!