The CATT Lady (Craft All The Things!): FOs

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Monday, August 31, 2015

Episode 23 - Fried Pickles

A whirlwind weekend of fun and some knitting life lessons! Still nothing brand new to show, a lot of the same old stuff. Another trip to the frog pond for a few things and gearing up for a big life schedule change as school season is approaching!

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SHOW NOTES

CATT-a-long on Ravelry - WINNER ANNOUNCED!

Chasing Acorns on Etsy donating yarn for the CATT-along

The Canadian Knitter Podcast - donating a $6 credit going towards the CATT-along prize!

Luvknotz - purple gradient yarn

Paw Tracks socks by Gwen Clark

Spearmint Tea by Kateryna Golovanova

Generic Mitered Squares by Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall

Fiber Addiction - mini skeins

Tube Socks for Kids - Jane Richmond (on Ravelry)

Reyna Shawl - by Noor Laivola

Handspun Hearts by Ms. Ellaneous

One Hour Mitts by natalja

Fiber Stash - Upcoming spinning project with the lovely braid from Jen!

StitchedTogether4g on Etsy

The Tangled Skein CA on Etsy

100 member giveaway on Ravelry!

See ya next time!

The CATT Lady

Monday, August 24, 2015

Episode 22 - Hey! No Interruptions

Sunset over Grand Traverse Bay

An exhausting weekend so please forgive me for the loopiness and in general all-over-the-place-ness! Spent a fast paced weekend helping my friend shoot a wedding. It was a gorgeous day in one of Michigan's best places. I just wish it would of been a vacation instead! I need to plan a trip there again soon with the family.

Managed some finished objects this week and still plugging along on the same old WIPs. I'll update the show notes when I get a chance, but will most the ones that I can just copy and past for now.

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SHOW NOTES

CATT-a-long on Ravelry - ENDING ON AUGUST 31st at 9AM EST

Chasing Acorns on Etsy donating yarn for the CATT-along

The Canadian Knitter Podcast - donating a $6 credit going towards the CATT-along prize!

Luvknotz - purple gradient yarn

Paw Tracks socks by Gwen Clark

Spearmint Tea by Kateryna Golovanova

Generic Mitered Squares by Sue Ann (Suna) Kendall

Tube Socks for Kids - Jane Richmond (on Ravelry)

Viajante - Martina Behm

Fiber Addiction - mini skeins and fiber braid

Monday, July 20, 2015

Episode 17 - To the Frog Pond

Can you hear the the frogs? Rippit Rippit. Not particularly a craft fail, but just wasn't going to be what I wanted it to be!

Oh what a week. Just hectic, stressful and somewhat painful. Took away a bit of crafting time, but still managed to cast on some new projects, get some lovely spinning done and a bit of fiber dyeing! I really need to look into getting some acid dyes. I am loving the hand dyeing, and really want to get my hands on some more deep and exciting colors.

Grab a beverage and let's chat!

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SHOW NOTES

CATT-a-long on Ravelry - ENDING ON AUGUST 30th at 9PM EST

Grimes Shawl Giveaway on Ravelry - ENDING on JULY 26th @ 9PM EST

Chasing Acorns on Etsy donating yarn for the CATT-along

The Canadian Knitter Podcast - donating a $6 credit going towards the CATT-along prize!

The Tangled Skein CA on Etsy - donated stitch markers for giveaway coming soon!

Spearmint Tea by Kateryna Golovanova

Scrappy Cowl by Andre Sue - Frogged, but still love the pattern!

The Spinners Book of Fleece by Beth Smith

The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook

PODCASTS (No particular order)

The Canadian Knitter Podcast

Two Tangled Skeins

Stitching Ewe & More

Bookish Stitcher

Luvknotz

The Uncreative Crafter

Dairyland Knits

Dark Matter Knits

The Pretend It's a Plan Podcast

Knitting Annie Podcast

The Never Cast Off Podcast

Yarnderwoman

The Knitting Expat

Crazy Knitter Studio

Revalations of a Delusional Knitter

See ya next time!

The CATT Lady

Monday, July 13, 2015

Episode 16 - I Don't Know What To Call This One

"Grimes" by Megan Sanders

A little all over the place this episode. That's what happens when I'm pressed for time and decide to skip the planning and notes. That's okay, you'll forgive me right?

Lots of stuff to share though - knitting, sewing and spinning finished objects! I'm rather surprised I got so much done honestly! The kids schedule is digging in on my craft time darn it!

Lots of other news too! A couple giveaways coming up, including a free copy of the "Grimes" shawl by Megan Sanders! I was so happy to test knit this for her and honored she offered up a copy to give to my lovely viewers. Check out the thread in our Ravelry group for more info. In the meantime, if you just can't wait and want to knit it now - she is currently offering it 50% off until July 15th!

Quite a bit of show notes, so please check them out below! Lots of great patterns and people to share.

Please enjoy!

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SHOW NOTES
Yesterdog - best hotdogs ever!

Grand Rapids Children's Museum

CATT-a-long on Ravelry

Chasing Acorns on Etsy

The Canadian Knitter Podcast - donating a $6 credit going towards the CATT-along prize!

The Never Cast Off Podcast

In Color Order Project Bag Tutorial

Beans the Cat by Linda Dawkins

Paw Tracks socks by Gwen Clark

Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist

Two Tangled Skeins Podcast

The Tangled Skein CA on Etsy

Stitching Ewe & More with Amanda

Love you all!!

The CATT Lady

Monday, July 6, 2015

Episode 15 - I am the Cat Queen

At the Movies!

Welcome back! What a lovely holiday weekend we had. We went the the movies, spent a lot of time outside playing, and did a little swimming as well. Great weather spent with our family, really couldn't ask for much more.

I'm a bit tired and covered in bug bites, but all in all it was worth it. Hope everyone had a good weekend too!

This week we delve into some deep topics, and a bit of sadness, but only for a moment. A reflection on the loss of Wink from A Creative Being. I will be devoting another whole post on this later in the week as well as part of a whole project which I discuss for a moment.

We have FOs, some fiber stash enhancement that is a lot of fun and some video game geekiness for a moment.

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SHOW NOTES

Magic Spike Mandala by Tamara Kelly

Standard Mandala by Wink

Mandalas for Marinke Project by Crochet Concupiscence

Grimes by Megan Sanders (Xeveral on Ravelry)

CATT-a-long on Ravelry

Chasing Acorns on Etsy

The Canadian Knitter Podcast

Goat Hill Ranch on Etsy

The Never Cast Off Podcast

Two Tangled Skeins Podcast

The Tangled Skein on Etsy

TTFN!

The CATT Lady

Monday, June 29, 2015

Episode 14 - I Look Like A Mad Scientist

First 2 ply on the drop spindle hanging to dry

Hello!

Boy I sure like to talk your ears off! Hopefully I shared enough stuff to keep your interest - I really didn't think I'd go for an hour! Bit of a blah week for me, but the crafting always lifts my spirits!

Anywho! Knitting WIPs, Sewing WIPs and FOs, and some beginner spinning! I am adoring spinning, I even updated the podcast intro to reflect the new addition! Hopefully someday Crochet will be added as well. Stay tuned for next week crocheters, I am planning to attempt something this week and hopefully it will be a success amongst my many failures.

Lastly, a fun present and a sneak peek of what I ordered! Also, a crazy purple hair update.

Let's get together on social media!

SHOW NOTES

Grimes by Megan Sanders (Xeveral on Ravelry)

In Color Order Project Bag Tutorial

CATT-a-long on Ravelry

Chasing Acorns on Etsy

The Canadian Knitter Podcast

Knit & Chat Facebook Group

Goat Hill Ranch on Etsy

See ya on the flipside!

The CATT Lady

Monday, June 22, 2015

Episode 13 - Those Evil YO's and a Simple Braided I Cord Headband

Roving I hand dyed. Definitely experimental and even though it looks pretty it was a partial failure!

Here's this weeks episode!!! See my braided icord headband pattern below! It's a no brainer, but I made it up on the fly and it turned out super cute!

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"Simple Braided I Cord Headband"

Supplies:

Worsted weight yarn: I used just a standard Bernat in white
DPNs: Whatever size needed for your yarn. I used Size 7.
Notions: finishing needle for weaving in the ends.

CO 3 stitches
I-cord for approx 4 inches or however long you would like your tie to be
Kfb into each stitch (6 stitches).
Kfb into each stitch (12 stitches).

Take 2 stitches onto your needles - move the rest to a stitch holder
I-cord for the needed length to wrap around your head - remember it will stretch a bit so don't make too long!

At the end, put those two stitches onto a new stitch holder. Try to avoid twisting the stitches.

Repeat for each set of 2 stitches. You will have a total of 6 I-cords.

My I-cord spaghetti monster

When all the I-cords are completed to the needed size, carefully lay them all out on a flat surface. Make sure they are all laying flat and untwisted. Place something heavy on top of the first I-cord used for the tie - or safety pin it down to keep it still.

Using two I-cords per section, make a standard braid.

Recombine all the live stitches onto your needle.

K2Tog until end of row (6 stitches)
K2Tog until end of row (3 stitches)

I-cord 3 stitches until it matches the length of the first tie.

Weave in allllllll those lovely loose ends.

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SHOW NOTES

CATT-a-long on Ravelry

Chasing Acorns on Etsy

The Canadian Knitter Podcast

In Color Order Project Bag Tutorial

Paw Tracks socks by Gwen Clark

Grimes by Megan Sanders (Xeveral on Ravelry)

Waterford Area Knitters & Crocheters Knit Night

Knit & Chat Facebook Group

Have a good one!

The CATT Lady

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Episode 12 - Millie and the MOFO

Boy oh boy, what a week....oh wait, it's only Tuesday. Well shoot, what a Monday. I got in a minor car accident yesterday morning and of course it's thrown me way off and just been such a downer. Everyone is okay, kids were NOT in the car thankfully. Car is in the shop for 1-2 weeks and I'm in a rental.

womp womp

But onward we go. This week's episode is the longest one yet - and probably the longest one it will ever be (but who really knows). A whopping 1:35ish...sheesh! With lots of interruptions to boot (Sorry!). That's what I get for recording on a Tuesday with reckless kiddos.

TONS of stash enhancement this week! Again something that will probably never come about again. I mean, I hit the motherload this week for sure! I had a ton of fun at the local World Wide Knit in Public event that was put on by another local knit group. Came home with some goodies from there of course. Also my $25 shopping spree at Joann - I know crazy huh?

The video is currently uploading and is taking forever, but I figured I would at least get this going and attempt to do the show notes as well. For now I am just posting the link to my Youtube page. Once the video is up, I will come back and embed it as usual. But just in case any night owls are poking around and check it out, It will be here for ya!