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!

Como Se Dice?

Episode 11

Knitting

FO

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

56 stitches on US 0’s

On the Needles

Yarn from my attempts at at the Maile sweater

Maile Sweater – Nikki Van De Carr 4mm Lion Brand Casey “Sorbet Spots” 60% Rayon from Bamboo 40% Nylon  Notes from Machamaya

Suffolk hat Jo Storie Lanark Mills Chucky 100% Pure New Wool “Bramble”

Eva On the Needles

Geometric Hat – Vanessa Ewing Superwash Beep 75% sw wool 25% Polamide 3mm needles

Faux Cable Cowl – Margo Snyder Katia MaxiMerino 23 55% wool 45% acrylic

Swatching for the Flax Light by TinCanKnits KnitPicks Stroll Fingering Coffee Shop SW

Spanish Words!

To knit – Tejer

To Crochet – Hacer Crochet, Hacer Molde (in Murcia), Hacer Gaunchillo

Sheep – Oveja

Wool, Yarn – Lana

Spin Me Right Round

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

Making Apple Pie in Spain

Cook Pot

Tortilla Española

Paella

Salmorejo

Cocido

Acquisitions

Upcoming acquisitions but nothing current to report!

On the Road

Forthcoming trip!

Tips for budget travel

Ryanair Fare Finder

Hostels, Airbnb

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 9

Knitting

FO

Water Bomb Slouch Hat by Elise Campbell

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

Battersea by Valérie Miller

Cascade Ultra Pima – Forest Green

I knit the size 34, added waist shaping and extra increases for the hips. I did include the curved hem in the back

Previous FOs... It's hard to get cute sock pictures when you are the photographer and model!

On the Needles

Beans the Cat Knitting Pattern by Linda Dawkins

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

I’m knitting two of these as Christmas presents!

Spin Me Right Round/Sewing Circle/Acquisitions

Nothing. I didn’t touch my spinning this past week. I was knitting rather obsessively on my sweater!

Cook Pot

Parmesan Cauliflower

Ingredients: Cauliflower, Olive Oil, Grated Parmesan Cheese

Preheat oven to 350

Toss the florets in olive oil, and lightly coat a glass baking dish with olive oil

Cover floret head in Parmesan cheese. Spread out on the baking dish and bake for 30-45 minutes until a fork goes in easily. Then turn on the broiler and bake for 5 minutes until the Cauliflower is crispy

On the Road

Monteagudo! So much fun! Visit the archaeological center if you get a chance and you’re in Murcia!

Little Rain Cloud

Shoulder and knee pain :( I’m too young to be falling apart like this and I blame being a college athlete! Haha!

Drop of Sunshine

My mom comes in less than a week!

Episode 8 We Have a Guest!

Knitting

FO

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

Stockinet Socks

          Fish LipsKiss Heel

          Heart andSole with Aloe in the Antique Rose colorway

          Deborah Norville Serenity Sock Weight in Navy

         

Eva’s FO

Eva is LaKnittingEva

Burn by Heidi Alander

in Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Wine Tasting Tonal

On the Needles

Water Bomb Slouch Hat by Elise Campbell

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

Eva On the Needles

Spring Beret Natalie Larson

Malabrigo Rios Marte

Spin Me Right Round

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

Dyed in Johnson Creek Wisconsin

Sewing Circle/Acquisitions/Cook Pot

Nothing. But I have trips planned to the UK and will be making a few purchases then

On the Road

La Alberca – Castillo de la Luz – Castle of the Light

Monteagudo

Roommate and I visiting Castillo de la Luz

Drop of Sunshine

I have hot water and wifi!!!

Little Rain Cloud

Waiting for the Spanish Government for paperwork.

UPDATE: They completed the paperwork!! 

Our copier quit working. It only prints black and white now!

Freckles was adopted! He was such a sweet little guy. He had short legs for his body but he could really jump! Good luck Freckles!!

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!