Friday, 29 December 2023

2023 Recap & 2024 Preview




With the end of the year approaching and 2024 just around the corner it's time to look back at what I accomplished in 2023 and discuss my crafting goals for the new year.  

2023 Year in Review
You can find my wish list for the 2023 SSOYMAL here (post #33).  It contains links to almost all of the projects I worked on this year.

2023 Highlights
Autumn Bell Pull

Other 2023 projects can be found on my Ravelry projects page here

2024 Plans and Goals

Sweater Weather WIP's
Tea Break aka Coffee Break

Sweater Weather Potential New Projects

Accessorize It! WIP's

Accessorize It! Potential New Projects
TBD, using String Theory Caper Sock, "SWK Red"
Weaving

Rock Your Socks WIP's 
Okanagan Fall aka Cariboo Fall Socks

Rock Your Socks Potential New Projects

Year Round Projects, WIP's
Summer Bell Pull cross stitch

Year Round Projects, Potential New Projects
Personal Sock Yarn Club
Vanilla Socks
Weaving
Christmas and Seasonal placemats




Friday, 15 December 2023

Special Episode: Finish or Frog?


I recently sat down and revisited all of my works-in-progress, assessing whether they were worth finishing or if it was time they hit the Frog Pond.

Ravelry Projects Page Finish: Bamboo Rib Socks Vintage Tinsel Socks Scrappy Advent Socks 2022 Blanket of Cheer Killer Queen Pullover Tea Break aka Coffee Break Owen Okanagan Fall Socks aka Cariboo Fall Socks Dogwood Blossoms Cardigan Lady Mary Socks (design-in-progress) Lady Edith Socks (design-in-progress) Lady Sybil Socks (design-in-progress) Longest Night Shawl Hinterland Balvraid Hap Frog: Aurora Cabin Shawl Monte Rio What's Up Buttercup aka Ranunculus Lounging Top Road to Tofino Shawl (design-in-progress) Prairie Shawl Berry Blue-tiful Summer Stole

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

New Makealongs for 2024



As 2023 draws to a close it's time to start planning our projects for next year. I hope you'll join me in the A Stitch in Time Podcast Ravelry group for some new makealongs. I encourage you to watch this video, which will outline the guidelines and rules, but here are the highlights:

Smash the Stash 2024 January 1-December 31, 2024 This MAL will run much like 2023's Another Year of Stash but we will start fresh with a new yearlong chatter thread. You can knit, crochet, weave, or spin any yarn, pattern, or fibre stash acquired prior to 2024. One prize will be awarded each quarter, with winners announced during the first regular episode of A Stitch in Time in the following new quarter. You must be a member of the group to win. Four new quarterly makealongs: Sweater Weather January 1-March 31, 2024 Accessorize It! April 1-June 30, 2024 Rock Your Socks July 1-September 30, 2024 All of the Above October 1-December 31, 2024 Each quarterly makealong will focus on a particular type of project. You will have three months to knit, crochet, or weave multiple projects from new or stashed yarn, with two prizes awarded quarterly, one drawn from the Chatter thread and one from the Finished Projects thread. You must be a member of the group to win. Chatter is highly encouraged and feel free to double-dip by posting progress and FO pics in the Smash the Stash thread. I’ve tried to think of every scenario but if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask. In the meantime, you can use the designated thread in the Ravelry group to chat amongst yourselves about the new makealongs and the projects you are anticipating making in 2024. I look forward to making along with you again in the new year.




Friday, 8 December 2023

Episode 273: MAL Confusion



In the mood for a makealong?  It's not too late to join in the final month of 2023: Another Year of Stash and the Yarn of the Month Club in the A Stitch in Time Podcast group on Ravelry.

Finished Projects

Works in Progress

Quilting
Woodland Creature Quilt

Also Mentioned

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Sunday, 26 November 2023

Sock Season Week 9, November 26-December 2, 2023



As November draws to a close, I will share the last five designs from Indie Socks by Chrissy Gardiner, then kick off December with two pairs of Christmas and winter-themed socks. Thank you for joining me on my journey as I've been rediscovering the treasure trove of socks that I've knit and tucked away over the years, most unworn until now.

Friday, 24 November 2023

Episode 272: A Week Early



In the mood for a makealong?  Come and join in the 2023: Another Year of Stash and the Yarn of the Month Club in the A Stitch in Time Podcast group on Ravelry.

Works in Progress

Quilting
Woodland Creatures Quilt

Also Mentioned

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Sunday, 19 November 2023

Sock Season Week 8, November 19-25, 2023



This week I will continue to showcase the designs from Chrissy Gardiner's 2012 publication, Indie Socks. Thank you for joining me on my journey as I've been rediscovering the treasure trove of socks that I've knit and tucked away over the years, most unworn until now.

Thursday, 16 November 2023

Episode 271: Sunny Day, Sunny Socks




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2023: Another Year of Stash and the Yarn of the Month Club in the A Stitch in Time Podcast group on Ravelry.

Finished Projects

Works in Progress

Quilting

Acquisitions
Queensland Collection Rainbow Beach, 104 "Moonwynd" and Dungarees Rainbow Tweed, 3007 "Rhubarb"

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Sunday, 12 November 2023

Sock Season Week 7, November 12-18, 2023


This week I will continue to showcase the designs from Chrissy Gardiner's 2012 publication, Indie Socks. Thank you for joining me on my journey as I've been rediscovering the treasure trove of socks that I've knit and tucked away over the years, most unworn until now.

Sunday, 5 November 2023

Sock Season Week 6, November 5-11, 2023



Throughout November I will be showcasing the designs of Chrissy Gardiner, a Portland, Oregon-based designer who was most active from 2005 to 2015. I had the honour of test-knitting for her 2012 publication, Indie Socks, and enjoyed knitting all 24 patterns from this book. Thank you for joining me on my journey as I've been rediscovering the treasure trove of socks that I've knit and tucked away over the years, most unworn until now.

Thursday, 2 November 2023

Episode 270: Sunshine on a Rainy Day


In the mood for a makealong?  Come and join in the 
2023: Another Year of Stash and the Yarn of the Month Club in the A Stitch in Time Podcast group on Ravelry.


Finished Projects

Works in Progress
Mermaid Shell Socks
Tea Break aka Coffee Break

Also Mentioned

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Sunday, 29 October 2023

Sock Season Week 5, October 29-November 4, 2023



With autumn in full swing, my handknit socks have been keeping me nice and warm. I've been celebrating October (or Socktober, as it's known in the knitting world) by showcasing seven pairs each week from my vast collection. Thank you for joining me on this journey as I've been rediscovering the treasure trove of socks that I've knit and tucked away over the years, most unworn until now.

 

Sunday, 22 October 2023

Sock Season Week 4, October 22-28, 2023



With autumn in full swing, my handknit socks have been keeping me nice and warm. I'm celebrating October (or Socktober, as it's known in the knitting world) by showcasing seven pairs each week from my vast collection. Join me this week as I continue on my journey to rediscover the treasure trove of socks that I've knit and tucked away over the years, most unworn until now.

Saturday, 21 October 2023

Episode 269: Lucky Socks?



In the mood for a makealong?  Come and join in the 2023: Another Year of Stash and the Yarn of the Month Club in the A Stitch in Time Podcast group on Ravelry.

What I'm Wearing

Finished Projects
Socks by Candlelight
Secret Forest MKAL (Spoiler Alert)
10:17 Secret Forest MKAL spoiler begins
20:29 Secret Forest MKAL spoiler ends

Works in Progress
Mermaid Shell Socks
Tea Break aka Coffee Break

Also Mentioned

Acquisitions
Beehive Wool Shop West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4-ply, 1166 "Nutcracker"; Berroco Lanas Light, 7800 "Snow Day", 78126 "Cayenne"
Mountain Tweed BFL Serendipitous Stripe #51; Lepidoptera Yarn and Fiber Club September 2023, "Luna Moth" with minis; Bounce, "Plain Vanilla"
SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock, "Strawberry Tea" and "Stormy Night"

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Sunday, 15 October 2023

Sock Season Week 3, October 15-21, 2023



With autumn in full swing, my handknit socks have been keeping me nice and warm. I'm celebrating October (or Socktober, as it's known in the knitting world) by showcasing seven pairs each week from my vast collection. Join me this week as I continue on my journey to rediscover the treasure trove of socks that I've knit and tucked away over the years, most unworn until now.

Ambient Socks Luminary Socks Cirrus Socks Rainy Window Socks Altitude Socks Vapour Socks Lace Maple Leaf Socks The Handmade Sock Society 3 Curious Handmade

Sunday, 8 October 2023

Sock Season Week 2, October 8-14, 2023



Now that autumn has arrived it's time to start wearing handknit socks again. I'm celebrating October (or Socktober, as it's known in the knitting world) by showcasing seven pairs each week from my vast collection. Join me on my journey as I rediscover the treasure trove of socks that I've knit and tucked away over the years, most unworn until now.

Shell Cottage Socks Samphire Socks Cliff Walk Socks Cornish Cream Tea Socks Sailing School Socks Dorsal Socks Cozy Autumn Socks The Handmade Sock Society 2 Curious Handmade

Thursday, 5 October 2023

Episode 268: Going for Gold



In the mood for a makealong?  Come and join in the 2023: Another Year of Stash and the Yarn of the Month Club in the A Stitch in Time Podcast group on Ravelry.

Works in Progress
9:06 Secret Forest MKAL spoiler begins
17:12 Secret Forest MKAL spoiler ends

Up and Coming

Acquisitions
Turtlepurl Striped Turtle Toes, "Allsorts of Fun"

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Sunday, 1 October 2023

Sock Season Week 1, October 1-7, 2023



Now that autumn has arrived it's time to start wearing handknit socks again. I'm celebrating October (or Socktober, as it's known in the knitting world) by showcasing seven pairs each week from my vast collection. Join me on my journey as I rediscover the treasure trove of socks that I've knit and tucked away over the years, many unworn until now.
Winter Rose Socks Magnolia Socks Astrantia Socks Honey Bee Dance Socks Red Robin Socks Hazelnut Socks Life Cycle Socks The Handmade Sock Society
Star Athena on Ravelry

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Thursday, 28 September 2023

Episode 267: It's Sock Season!



In the mood for a makealong?  Come and join in the 2023: Another Year of Stash and the Yarn of the Month Club in the A Stitch in Time Podcast group on Ravelry.

Finished Projects
Juniper & Cedar

Works in Progress
Socks by Candlelight
17:15 Secret Forest MKAL spoiler begins
24:33 Secret Forest MKAL spoiler end

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Thursday, 21 September 2023

Episode 266: Mission Accomplished




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Finished Projects
Bering Sea Socks


15:43 Secret Forest MKAL spoiler begins
24:45 Secret Forest MKAL spoiler end

Cross Stitch
Autumn Bell Pull from Stoney Creek Collection August 2006
Summer Bell Pull from Stoney Creek Collection April 2007

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