This episode will upload November 4, 2023
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Warm Thanks :
Everyone supporting CFR2023! #cfr23
Losing Tina as a vendor
Sustainablelivin is looking for Fair Isle books at the retreat.
Paleo—thanks for the add-ones to my recipe for phony Chinese stir fry
Amber w. for the lovely teas!--OMG spicy caramel apple!
Cogknitive Fiber Retreat 2023: ALL INFO IS RIGHT HERE! It's the info thread on Ravelry.
But in brief:
*It’s on for Saturday, November 11, 2023. 9 AM to 5 PM (event room hours).
Here are the facts about “the Valencia Room”:
Valencia Room:
Dimensions (LxWxH): 30x20x9
Area (sq.ft) | 600
Valencia Room:
Dimensions (LxWxH): 30x20x9
Area (sq.ft) | 600
Vendors:
Lisa Souza Yarns --confirmed hotel!!
Oink Pigments—confirmed! AND she also is making us a special show colorway...!
Lazersheep Yarns—confirmed!! AND is making us a show-special colorway!!
Alpenglow—confirmed! Thanks, Carrie!
And the Sea Glass colorway by Dizzy Blonde Studio! Available with a shawl pattern from Brenda Castiel, who is designer GoodStuff, in kits with shawl design, yarn, and project bag.
Mini skeins swap-- No size limit. Patterns on the Ravelry info thread for the retreat.
Goody bags--see the links below! The bags are now here!
Steeking class
Meditation class
Skills tutoring groups
yarn exchange
Mother Bear offer
Abba's Sock Yarn Cowl CAL
New mini skein patterns specifically for crochet at post #52 on info thread.
The weather:
What's On My Hooks and Needles:
Finished:
Abba's Sock Yarn Cowl --Do the first 2 rows and bring to CFR23 if you want to get a head start on using those mini skeins. I'm using a D hook (3.25 mm).
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Adapted Pattern: Started with a ring of 166 foundation fsc OR chain., sl st to close.
Round 1: 2ch (counts as 1sc and 1ch), miss first sc, * sc in next stitch, 1ch, miss next stitch *; rpt * to *, ending with 1ch, sl st in first chain, pull yarn through last loop to finish off. Do not turn.
Round 2: Start with new colour, 2 ch in any ch space (counts as 1sc and 1ch), then * sc in next ch space, 1ch *; rpt * to *, ending with sl st in first chain, pull yarn through last loop to finish off. Do not turn. Repeat round 2 until your cowl in deep enough.
In Progress:
Stash toss 2023 (15 in versus 59 out)
And the Second Scrap Yarn Cowl starter--Do the first 2 rows and bring to CFR23 if you want to get a head start on using those mini skeins. I'm using a D hook (3.25 mm).
The Llama Love Sweater (single llama version): sleeve island
Superstition Sweater —past the cats of the collar and the last tiny designs, onto the solid body. 16" down and on the ribbing
200 FairIsle Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone
Alice Starmore’s Book of Fair Isle Knitting
Helpful video--Purl Soho on German Short Rows
150 Scandinavian Motifs by Mary Jane Mucklestone
Pennsylvania Dutch embroidery--not yet
Dizzy Blondes:
Still working on more merino from morrobayfleeceworks.com
3rd bobbin (sigh), but no progress
A fuzz ball of Minerva daily continues: 1 per day
Strategy: depersonalize--it's rarely about you--after you recognize that the dog is not going to play the piano.
Fluffy Books:
The Bridgerton books—sweetness of ordinary people with reasonable dialogue. On to the 4th of the Smythe-Smith series.
Something I Really Like:
Mr. Queen on Netflix--bawdy meets funny meets suspense meets sweet ending
Yarn tensioning ring:
Put a Lid on It:
Tea tastings: nope. But I splurged on the non-caffeine advent calendar from Plum Deluxe
Blather:
Pupdate-- Captain and Queenie
Watercolors: Taking Andrea Nelson's teach-able class no updates
Hubsdate: Project "G" progress: slogging and ...embroidery!
Project T--the first journal of Europe—in small bits, and the second journal as a break
Project cookbook! Staggering a bit, but 1 a day, including any recipe that I use as we go
Greenfingers report:
Done planting. Tea leaves as mulch
Calendar:
Yarnopoly and Second Saturday Stitchers—meet-ups on the 2nd Saturday of each month (usually)
Cogknitive FiberRetreat 2023: Saturday, November 11, 2023
Thanksgiving —Nov 23-26
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference: Anaheim, Dec. 12-17, 2023
Romjul: Dec 23-Jan 1, 2023-24
And Minerva gets the last word: black cats are good luck. We miss you, Carla, Smudge, and Fearless, with honorable mention to Lucy.
My Favorite Resources:
Dyers:
LYS and supplies:
Webs for supplies
Sierra Cottons and Wools in Bishop, CA
The Altered Stitch in Valley Village, LA
The Knitting Tree in Airport-land, LA
Latelier on Ventura
Nice extras and Cool Stuff:
Birch and Cider for custom leather tags on Etsy
Razzberries Studios on Etsy for chatelaine supplies
Kings Creations on Etsy 3-D printed Creations--yarn bowls
Yarnopoly of SCV--Santa Clarita's own crafting group
Bags By Awesome Grannie--beautiful project bags on Etsy
Busy Bees Fibers--now on their own indie site! hand-dyed wool, roving, and especially those measuring tape bracelets that I adore
The Maker's Stash--tastefully made bags, understated and classic
Wishful Knitting --whimsical knitting notions and tools
Betty Jo's Corner--laser cut tools for your fiber-work
Luna Fairy Cat--People Jewelry, Yarn Jewelry, and Book Jewelry
Yank Your Yarn--Pop-Culture Inspired Snag-Free Stitch Markers
Nexus Knits--Providing a handmade link for families and home. Stitchmarkers!
Also at: http://nexusknits.com sales support children's charities!
Seeking Sanity--Knitting, and Crochet Supplies
Crocodile Crafting--creative stitch markers and earrings
Adventure Needlework--needleminders and stitch (embroidery) gifts
Cutieful Yarns on Australian Etsy
