episode 155 - a little froggy

Welcome to Naturally, Kim's Knitting. I am Kim and this podcast is about knitting, spinning, and dyeing yarn from my home outside Lima, OH. 

Today is February 26 and this episode is number 155

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~etsy: NapiersKnits

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

~New Friends

~ Knit A long

~FO KAL for February  - will close on March 1, first thing

   

~ Sweater Knit (Crochet) along (no minis) Begins on February 1 and ends on April 30, 2019 - one prize gifted by Fizzona in honor of her birthday this month

Craft Along Ideas - place on Ravelry thread, please

On The Needles

~Temperature afghan - Knit Picks Swish DK - size 4 needles - Memory Blanket - 

~Christmas Gift Socks (3)
  ~ a new design for me with a sock bland from Gale's Art (merino, nylon and stellina)

  ~soup kitchen with a new pattern

  ~one plain sock ~ Hypothesis Yarns - 80/20 SW merino/nylon - Spectral Alphabet

 ~a chemo cap for kids

~Throwback sweater - Malabrigo Rios

Finished objects

 ~Chemo cap for kids

Questions for Me

I am making slow but steady progress with my sweater but oh so much sticking stitch! I’m knitting a row whenever I get a chance to to try and get further on, but 3mm needles are making it slow going. Am being determined though and not allowing myself to cast on anything else until it is finished too which is helping a bit. How is everyone else getting along?

Fun Stuff

KnitPicks ~ Gloss

~Resolutions for next year:

     For the blog I want:  12 Patterns (2 published) , 12 pairs of socks for soup kitchen, 20 chemo caps for kids(7 finished),  spin 2 new fibers (completed 2), after October limit my yarn purchases to $25.00 a month, Knit 12 patterns from my Ravelry queue, finished one shawl/wrap

What I have been reading, watching and listening to

~book reviews

Crafting Book Review

~Shop Update All Yarn is $18.00 plus shipping at NapiersKnits in Etsy

What kind of yarn and colors would you purchase?

episode 125 - for Linda

Welcome to Naturally, Kim's Knitting. I am Kim and this podcast is about knitting, spinning, and dyeing yarn from my home outside Lima, OH. 

Today is July 25 and this episode is number 125

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~etsy: NapiersKnits

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

New Members in Ravelry Group

~ Knit A long

~FO KAL

 Tin Can Knits Pattern KAL ~ 1st prize - one pattern from Tin Can Knits ~  Prize: 2 skeins (50g) Rowan Baby merino silk dk - one shell pink one cloud

~NapiersKnits KAL - any creation which uses some NapiersKnits yarn - couponcode: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NapiersKnits?coupon=KALNKK

Coupon good through August 4 - KAL will run from today through Sept. 1, 2018

Rules are posted on Ravelry Thread: NapiersKnit Knit A Long

On The Needles

~Temperature afghan - Knit Picks Swish DK - size 4 needles - Memory Blanket - two more blocks - received my yarn from Knit Picks so now I can continue on

~Digits of Pi Scarf ~ Panandora ~ Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Dove Heather and Duchess Heather no progress

~Christmas Gift Socks 9 

~ Harley ~ Knit Picks Twist & Tweed ~ Plymouth Select Dk Merino Superwash ~ color 1017 ~ US 5 (3.75mm) ~ Had to rip back quite a ways but still in love with it

~Tin Cat Knits

~Pattern Test

~Another Pattern Test

~Chemo Cap

Finished objects

~Chemo Cap for Kids

Crafting Book Review

A  Handwriting Manual

Make Your Own Press-Out Dragons

Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets

The Colored Pencil Manual       

Questions for Me

What I have been up to

~Knit Picks -  Galilleo on sale ~ 50% Merino Wool, 50% Viscose from Bamboo

Weight: Sport ~ $3.99/50g ball

     ~40% off of books

~Resolutions: 12 pairs of socks for soup kitchen(7 done) ~ 45 chemo caps(17 done) ~ 13 scarves(5 done) ~ 3 garments (3 done)

What I have been reading, watching and listening to

~Twitch - Geek and Sundry - Critical Role ~ Caleb's Scarves (chemo cap and scarf 

~Still Reading: Victoria and Abdul and 

Crafting Book Review

A  Handwriting Manual

Make Your Own Press-Out Dragons

Crafting with Wooden Crates and Pallets

The Colored Pencil Manual    

Knit Crate Review code for money off a subscription: NKNKC

~Shop Update

Genevieve fingering weight SW Merino/Nylon

Cloudy Skies fingering weight SW Merino/Nylon

Wildflower field fingering weight SW Merino/Nylon

 

Midnight Journey fingering weight SW Merino/Nylon

Tobias fingering weight SW Merino/Nylon

Episode 105 - winner and more

Welcome to Naturally, Kim's Knitting. I am Kim and this podcast is about knitting, spinning, and dyeing yarn from my home outside Lima, OH. 

Today is March 7 and this episode is number 105

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~etsy: NapiersKnits

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, Facebook and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

New Members

KAL News

 - Crafting for Self - lap afghans, shawls, dishcloths, so much more

     ~Yarn and double point needle protectors - HandmadeStudio 11 for her Joyful cowl post

     ~bag of yarn ~ Asteride - same cowl - different look

     ~pattern up to $7.50 on Ravelry ( has to be giftable) - lmecoll - heart socks

                                             ~ Anvitasinha1 - Deer/stag washcloth

~ Double Time - Double Knitting ~ ends April 30

On The Needles

~Temperature afghan - Knit Picks Swish DK - size 4 needles - Memory Blanket
~Test Knit for C.C. (one remaining)

~ Ladybug shawl - US 4(3.5mm)needles, Stroll Gradient BFF colorway (left over from C.C. test knit) - Sock Yarn Shawls

~Chemo cap - Felici

~Which Way is Up Cardigan - Amy Gunderson- Size 3 (3.25) needles and US 2 (2.75mm) needles

~homespun scarf (2)

Finished objects

~Chemo Cap ~ Cotton Candy

I Am So Happy

~Crafty Bible Study 

~Knit Crates: code:http://i.refs.cc/s5bplE19?u=1518618741583

~ Seeing my son and his lovely bride-to-be

~Woolbothy

~Resolutions: 12 pairs of socks for soup kitchen ~ 45 chemo caps(5 done) ~ 12 scarves(1 done) ~ 3 garments (1 done)

~Yarngasm ~ 2018 Box of Sox (1)

Crafting Book Review
~Charmed ~ Whimsical Knitted Accessories
     ~Available from Amazon HERE
     ~Available from Barnes and Noble HERE

          

Questions for Me

Thank you for answering my previous questions…other than your immediate family members, who else do you find knit-worthy in your circle of friends and acquaintances?

What I have been reading, watching and listening to

Book Review: Shaken - Tim Tebow
     ~from KnitPicks HERE

~Twitch - Geek and Sundry - Critical Role ~ Caleb's Scarves (chemo cap here)

~Beyond the Schoolyard ~ It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~etsy: NapiersKnits

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, Facebook and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

Episode 29 - This and That

On The Needles

~Milkweed - Carol Sunday - Ella Rae Classic Heathers
~hubby's sweater out of my Napier's Yarn Dandy Green - size 7 needles

~child's chemo cap - size 6 - KnitPicks Chroma Worsted - Manzarita

~George Socks - size 1 - Highland Handmades - Aurora Australis

~Diplodocus #1 Bulky Wool in a one-off hand-dyed for one of my grandchildren.

Finished Objects

~child's chemo cap - size 6 - Knit Picks Chroma Worsted - Wildflowers

~child's chemo cap - size 6 - Manzarita

~Bulky  yarn for grandchildren's Diplodocus

Things That Have Made Me Happy

 ~dyeing fleece

~Happy Birthday Month contest

What I have been reading, watching and listening to

Twitch - Geek and Sundry - Critical Role~Geeky Girls Knit~samplers
~BeyondTheSchoolyard.blogspot.com~Heaven Declares: Prophetic Decrees to Start Your Day - by Hakeem Collins
~A Year Without A Purchase - Scott Dannemiller
~Always Hungry - David Ludwig

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~on Twitter @ ksnapier475

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, Facebook and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

~naturallykimsknitting@gmail.com

Naturally, Kim's Knitting - Week of July 18, 2016

I have been following my daughter's blog, Beyond the Schoolyard. She makes a small entry each day and then saves it to post on the weekend. I have decided to do something similar to this but I will publish when my podcast goes live.

Anyway, I have been working on another child's chemo cap. Before I left for California, I had mailed out about 20 caps. So I am going to continue until the beginning of December and then send another batch. I love making them. I wanted to try a little bit bigger this time, but I am not thrilled with the way it fans out, so I will need to continue working on it.

I am also working on my There and Back again socks and a tee top for my grandson. I will be posting pics on those as I get further along.

I have been using my fitbit, which my dear son-in-law gave me, to keep track of my movement. Instead, I have discovered it is a motivator, also. I have been able to reach over 7000 steps each day and over 10,000 on the past three days. Wow. What a feeling.

I am not able to walk in the area that I live but I do use a pilates ball to bounce while working my arms, abs, legs and anything else I can think of.

Today I am going to be starting a super secret item for CC or JavaPurl Designs. I cannot wait. Her designs are always so cool.  In addition, I have begun a new chemo cap and have been working on my grandson's sweater.

I may be able to make one more entry before tomorrow, but not sure.

Now, today is podcast day, so I will just go ahead and share my notes with you for the show:

Here are the show notes for this episode:

On The Needles
~Milkweed - Carol Sunday - Ella Rae Classic Heathers
~Ten Stitch Blanket - Frankie's Knitted Stuff - size US3/3.0mm needles various leftover sock yarns
~There and Back Again - Knit Picks Stroll Tweed - Forest Heather and Oyster Heather
~ Child's Chemo Cap - Knit Picks Chroma Worsted colorway Manzanita - US 6/4.5
~Tee for my grandson

Finished Objects

~ Child's Chemo Cap - Knit Picks Chroma Worsted colorway waterfall - US 6/4.5

Things That Have Made Me Happy

~ My Grandchildren and daughter and her husband

 -Skype

What I have been reading, watching and listening to

~Duchess of Duke Street~Primeval - season two~Twitch - Geek and Sundry - Critical Role~Geeky Girls Knit~BeyondTheSchoolyard.blogspot.com

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~on Twitter @ ksnapier475

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, Facebook and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

~naturallykimsknitting@gmail.com

Episode 19 - On my way

Here are the show notes for this episode

On The Needles

~Milkweed - Carol Sunday - Ella Rae Classic Heathers

~Ten Stitch Blanket - Frankie's Knitted Stuff - size US3/3.0mm needles various leftover sock yarns

~There and Back Again - Knit Picks Stroll Tweed - Forest Heather and Oyster Heather

~socks for pattern testing

Finished Objects

~ Child's Chemo Cap - Knit Picks Chroma Worsted colorway waterfall - US 6/4.5

Things That Have Made Me Happy

~ Working in the garden 

~Whole30

~Gale's Art Sock Blank - school's out - shawl pattern

~Each to Each Shawl - Barbara Benson

What I have been reading, watching and listening to

~Michael Pearson's Traditional Knitting

~Jefferson's America

~The Plum Tree in the Desert

~The Fellowship of the Ring

~Downton Abbey season two

~Dr. Who -  David Tennant

~The Amazing Race Season 1

~Captain America: Civil War

~ The Dyer's Notebook

~Geeky Girls Knit

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~on Twitter @ ksnapier475

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

~on WordPress as naturallykimsknitting.wordpress.com

on Blogger: Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~Facebook: Naturally, Kim's Knitting

~Naturallykimsknitting@gmail.com