Episode 14 Poland

Old Town Gdansk, Poland

Knitting

FO

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

On the Needles

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

Secret Knitting…

Spin Me Right Round

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

Acquisitions

Nako Boho 75% / 25% colorway 81256

Some needles, “Hand Knitted” ribbon

Sopot Pier

Cook Pot

Polish Borscht

Apple Beet Salad

On the Road

Sopot

Little Raincloud

Leak in the apartment

Drop of Sunshine

A simple weekend with my cousins!

TRAVEL PSA: London Stansted is taking knitting needles! Don’t fly there with metal needles….

Gdansk Oliwa Lights

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!