Episode 20 Rome

Knitting

Finished Objects

Newborn Baby Bear Hat – Monique Davis out of (I think) Cashmerino dk in a yellow. I’ve lost the ball band…

Actual photo of a real life finished object!

On the Needles

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

AND

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

Colosseum

Spin Me Right Round

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

45 minutes worth of spinning progress

Acquisitions

None

Palatine Hill

Cook Pot

Tomato Salad!

Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, salt, optional balsamic vinegar

I put the mozzarella and basil on top of tomato slices and then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and lightly sprinkle salt

On the Road

Rome!

Palantine Hill,

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

Museum and crypt of the capuchin monks

Trevi Fountain

Colosseum

Trevi Fountain

Little Raincloud

Jessica: several bad headaches in the last week

Sara: Rain in Rome!

Drop of Sunshine

Jessica: My Birthday!!!

Sara: yummy non-cafeteria food

At the Colosseum!

Episode 10

Knitting

FO

Beans the Cat Knitting Pattern by Linda Dawkins

Knit out of Three Bear Yarn Affection 100% DK Cotton “Silver Grey”

On the Needles

HO

West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply 75% wool 25% Nylon “844 Kingfisher”

56 stitches on US 0’s

Spin Me Right Round

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

Sewing Circle/Cook Pot

A big sewing pile to mend and cookpot next time..

Acquisitions

Yarn from my stash across the pond came!! So not a real acquisition! May the stash down commence!

HamilKnit Hat

HamilKnit Hat by Emily Straw of the Knitting Butterflies Podcast. If you’re a fan of the Musical Hamilton make sure you check it out and if you haven't listened to her podcast you absolutely need to!

Ask Me Anything

Tips for studying a language!

1   1. Apps such a DuoLingo as a supplement

2   2. Community groups. Check with your community and local library and see if there are any groups that meet to practice speaking the language

     3. Watch movies in the new language with subtitles IN THAT LANGUAGE. That way you can’t cheat and block out the new language and just read the subtitles in English.

On the Road

Valencia

•     Cathedral

o   Holy Grail

o   Goya

•      Roman Ruins: La Almoina

     

• Parks

 

•    Oceanography Museum

 

•    LaLonja / Silk Exchange Building

Madrid

•     Vertical Garden, Caixa Forum
•        Retiro Park

 

•        Crystal Palace
•        PalacioReal

Blabla Car

Airbnb

Music by Zani more info at Zanimcpherson.com

Episode 7

Knitting

FO

French Walk Socks

          Phildar PhilFolk 100 “Lie” meaning dregs!

          

On the Needles

Regina Marie

          Designed by Sara Burch Licht Faden Pure Silk Lace “Black Hydrangea”          

Dead Simple Lace Socks

          Wendy D. Johnson, Sweet Georgia Bulletproof sock Smitten

          Socks Fromthe Toe Up by Wendy D. Johnson

Hybernation

Raglan sweater

Kismet Fiber Works Gradient Kit: Smoked Paprika, Size 3 needles, raglanify app

Sewing Circle

Machine trouble and handsewing to the rescue! Yay for backstitch!

 

Acquisitions/Cook Pot

Nothing

On the Road

SPAIN!!!!!!!!!!!

Murcia – pronounced “Moor-thea” by the locals

Café con Leche

Churros y chocolate

Tostada con tomate

BEACH DAY!!

Do you see the little fish?? Watch my feet and you see them swim past!