Episode 25: Chicago and Chilaquiles
Terri is ready to name a cat Ezra. Libby is…
Litterbox
Terri: We went to Chicago.And we are only three weeks away from Wisconsin Sheep and Wool.
Libby: I was finally home the first weekend in August and had the pool days I deserved.
PAWS
Terri:
Paul Klee Sweater (ravelry link)-
Shift Cowl - nope
The Traveler Cowl- Finished the knitting on it, going to block and sew together.
Juniper Cowl-Toni Lipsey-
Ezra Vestm-Orlane Sucche
Dustland Hat- Stephen West Leaf Livestock DK-chartreuse
Adventurous Wrap-(ravelry link) Ambah O'brien
Libby:
Colorblock Bag - stashed
Crochet Cozy Legwarmers - Have done some work on these.
Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - stashed
Will need some more projects here soon so I’m going to go back to my halloween and fall stuff and start looking a things to make for spooky season
FO PAWS
Terri:
Butterfly Wing Shawl- Finished and blocked and I wore it Monday.
Libby:
2 Pocket frogs - knots.nstitches - free pattern on insta(hannah) - (knitpicks animation amigurumi set - oceanscape)
Weighted Crochet Blanket -
From Fluff to Stuff
Tour De Fleece. I’m was on the #campwooligan team. I did quite a bit for Tour de Fleece. I did a 500 + yard skein of fingering weight (2 ply) that I spun up from rolags I made from some farm merino from Leaflivestock and some stuff I dyed. It’s gorgeous. Also from Leaflivestock, I spun up a 3 ounce Merino columbia and tencel batt in some lovely grays. I spun up a 4 ounce braid of bfl in very muted but gorgeous colors from Hens and Chicks fiber, I also spun up about 3 ounces of rolags that were Ruthie themed. That turned out quite lovely. I did 4 ounces of rolags from Gritty Knits. THey are wildly colored. I love them. THey are very tweedy and multicolored. I spun up some weird rolags I made (will explain). Last but not least, I spun up some locks! Those are fun!
My husband also bought me a tensioned lazy kate.
Ooh Shiny!
Terri: I thought I would talk about a couple things. FIrstly, our trip to Chicago and the yarn shopping! We made it to two stores the Bloomin’ Spindle and Knit1. Both lovely stores and I loved my acquisitions. I will elaborate and you will as well I’m sure.
Spincycle Yarns- scroll down to see the great things this company offers their employees. Then definitely do some shopping.
Second: Last weekend I went to the Fargo Fiberfest. I found a few things I really liked and picked them up. I will elaborate on that too. This year had much less fiber than last. More yarn. I knew someone who had CVM would be there, but I wanted fiber unfortunately all they brought was yarn and I wasn’t really looking for yarn because I definitely scratched that itch in Chicago.
Libby: Yarn I got from Bloomin’ Spindle and knit1. No idea what I will do with any of these yarns
Farmers daughter - reminisce in Come an get your love 3 skeins Montana and wy ramboulet
Plucky knitter - legacy bulky in happy glamper - shaniko wool
Bought a couple of patterns to get looking at:
Crochet bucket hat - easy design. I spoke about this previously, gonna pick fall colors I think?
Golden rod wrap top - earthtricks, so cute pattern comes with option for sleeves and hood, I may try a non-hooded sleeveless one to start. Not sure on color yet I think i covered this one a LONG LONG time ago.
I also ordered a kit from Earthtricks, comes with an assortment of yarn in fun colors and thicknesses and 1 pattern. I think I chose the Unicorn fluff color (blues/purples) and the pattern I chose was the cat sith beanie
Leisure Suit-
Terri-Midsummer Murders has been put on the back burner. I’m so deep into Criminal Minds. I think it’s because I’m not paying a ton of attention. I’m sometimes reading, and also usually knitting and doing other things.
My Life is Murder has a new season up. I watch that one each time a new episode is uploaded. Also House of Dragon.
Libby:
Olympics
House of Dragon - caught up
Sopranos - 2 episodes left, we’ve been putting it off because Brian doesn’t want it to end
Gbbs - now I’m on the older seasons that are on roku tv
Started the crown, I think I’m at the part where Elizabeth just became queen
Catnip- Chicago! What fun we had. YARN! Vampire Weekend was AMAZING. What a crowd, and lovely venue.
Libby: Chicago, 2 weekends at home.
The Fluff- Terri: The cats are doing well still. Not much here to report again. I missed them when I was away and will miss them next month. I got them some new cat toys like I did last year at the Fargo Fiber Fest.
Libby: Pennys been playing with this bird bell toy lately and is more spoiled than ever.
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