Thursday 30 March 2017

Episode 12: Not Dragging My Heels

Once again I've split this week's episode into two parts.  Part 1 features the podcast's regular segments and Part 2 is all about sock heels.



I've also released a tutorial this week on how I knit a heel flap, heel turn, and gusset on a topdown sock.



If you enjoy this podcast, consider subscribing to the A Stitch in Time Podcast YouTube channel.  Please join the A Stitch in Time Podcast Ravelry group.  Introduce yourself in the welcome thread or take part in the Agatha Christie-alongKnit or crochet any pattern inspired by or named for one of her books or characters or the author herself.

What I'm Wearing/Finished Projects
Aurorae Shawl 2
 
Works in Progress
Sherlock Socks
Celestarium
  
Cross Stitch
Elsa Williams "Blue Willow Tea Time"

A Blast From the Past
Team Swants! 

Sock Heel Resources:
Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush
Favorite Socks by Interweave 
On Your Toes Socks
http://catbordhi.com 
Fish Lips Kiss Heel 
Smooth Operator Socks

KirbyWirby Afterthought heel with no waste yarn 
Three Sets of Sock Heels by Lara Neel 
Eliminating Holes in Knitting Socks by Knitting Pipeline 

Sock Examples:
Heel Flap and GussetMore Ragg Stripes; Rippleside
Dutch Heel: OWK Mystery Socks 
Riverbed Gusset: Breaking Hearts Socks

Ridgeline Gusset: Scatterling 
Short-row HeelBullfinch Socks; My New Year's Cup of TeaSparkly Socks
Afterthought Heel: Watermelon Waffle SocksYet Another Pair of Plain Vanilla Socks

Friday 24 March 2017

Episode 11: Spring is Springing!

 
If you enjoy this podcast, consider subscribing to the A Stitch in Time Podcast YouTube channel.  Please join the A Stitch in Time Podcast Ravelry group.  Introduce yourself in the welcome thread or take part in the Agatha Christie-alongKnit or crochet any pattern inspired by or named for one of her books or characters or the author herself.

What I'm Wearing
Snowmelt Shawl

Finished Projects
Bullfinch Socks
Xanthophyll

Works in Progress
Couplet 
Sherlock Socks 

Cross Stitch
Elsa Williams "Blue Willow Tea Time"

Acquisitions/Fibres West
Kinfolk Yarn and Fibre Steadfast Sock in "Port Moody" and "Tea at the Empress Hotel"
Riverside Studio MCN Fingering in "Cobalt & Rust"
Flock Fibre Studio Take a Hike Sock Minis in "Cobblestone"; potential project "Aurorae Shawl".

Lenka's Way of Lace

Upcoming Projects
Socks for the Grocery Girls April Sockbash, possibly from Fleece Artist Nyoni in "Rose Garden"
Resume work on Celestarium.

Tilly Trout Podcast

Saturday 18 March 2017

It's All About the Socks!

This week's episode is divided into two partsPart 1 features the podcast's regular segments and Part 2 is devoted to the subject of knitting socks and provides an overview of the variety of needles, yarns, and construction methods available. 




Please join the A Stitch in Time Podcast Ravelry group.  Introduce yourself in the welcome thread or take part in the Agatha Christie-along, running from now until March 31, 2017. 
Knit or crochet any pattern inspired by or named for one of her books or characters or the author herself.

What I'm Wearing
Luwan 

Finished Projects
Birthday Cake Socks for the Grocery Girls March Sockbash

Works in Progress
Bullfinch Socks

Couplet

Blast From the Past
Garter Ridge Socks

What I'm Reading
A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny
The Mysterious Mr. Quin

Resources
Sensational Knitted Socks by Charlene Schurch




Friday 10 March 2017

Episode 9: HO, HO, HO!




Please join the A Stitch in Time Podcast Ravelry group.  Introduce yourself in the welcome thread or take part in the Agatha Christie-along, running from now until March 31, 2017. 
Knit or crochet any pattern inspired by or named for one of her books or characters or the author herself.

What I'm Wearing
Cheerful Cardigan 

Finished Projects
Snowmelt Shawl Mystery KAL (spoiler alert)

Works in Progress
Bullfinch Socks 
Birthday Cake Socks for the Grocery Girls March Sockbash
Xanthophyll

Couplet 

Blast From the Past
Secret Garden Shawl 
  
What I'm Reading
Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie
A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny

 

Friday 3 March 2017

Episode 8: Not Clowning Around



Please join the A Stitch in Time Podcast Ravelry group.  Introduce yourself in the welcome thread or take part in the Agatha Christie-along, running from now until March 31, 2017. 
Knit or crochet any pattern inspired by or named for one of her books or characters or the author herself.

What I'm Wearing
 Interlude

Finished Projects
Mr. Harley Quin for the Agatha Christie-along and the verybusymonkey Jan-Mar 2017 KAL
Luwan 
Yowza Weight It Shawl 

Works in Progress
Bullfinch Socks 
Birthday Cake Socks for the Grocery Girls March Sockbash
Xanthophyll in Plum Creek Project Bag from Stunning String Studio
Snowmelt Shawl Mystery KAL (spoiler alert)
  
What I'm Reading
Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie