DragonflySoars 20141118, When You Don't Know About There's a Time-Lapse Setting

A very short one but not intentionally. You'll see why soon... 

 

DragonflySoars 20141104, No More Political Ads!

Finished Items

• Thick and Thin Textured Cowl (Ravelry Project Page)
• 2-ply of Gale's Art Fiber

Works In Progress

• 14 more Squares (Clues 2 & 3) for the Rowan and Kaffe Fassett Mystery Knit-a-Long, Ravelry thread for sign-up  (introduction YouTube video) and the start of Clue 4

Other Mentions

• Girlfriend Intervention (TV)
• Silas Marner by George Eliot (book)
• 11/22/1963 by Stephen King (book)
• Three Irish Girls Cavan Worsted yarn
• Highland Handmades Snapshots of Maine club shipment

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

DragonflySoars 20141010, Finding a New Normal!

Fundraiser for SillyFru (Wendy of the SassyPantsKnitter podcast)

Finished

• Purple Hats for Click 4 Babies out of Lion Brand Heartland and Caron Simply Soft Party in various combinations
  • Chunky Dean Street by Nina Machlin Dayton (with worsted and size 7)
  • Basic Beanie Hat by Sissy Johnson
  • Textured Baby Hat by Sarah Al-Amri
• Also shown hats from mom
  • Berry Baby Hat
  • Bev's Baby Rib hat
• Mentioned Tif's shawl in the KnitCircus FO Gallery

Works In Progress

• 7 Squares (Clue 1) for the Rowan and Kaffe Fassett Mystery Knit-a-Long, Ravelry thread for sign-up  (introduction YouTube video) and the start of Clue 2
• Spinning of Gale's Art Fiber
• Knit Picks Felici sock

Other Mentions

• Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
• Knit Picks Aloft
• Rowan 
• Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock
• Sunnydale (Buffy) Club
• Highland Handmades Snapshots of Maine
• Into the Whirled Luxe Club

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

DragonflySoars 20140921, GloRun and Other News!

Finished

• Wind in the Willows Mystery Shawl done and blocked!!
• Purple Hats for Click 4 Babies out of Lion Brand Heartland and Caron Simply Soft Party in various combinations
  • Chunky Dean Street by Nina Machlin Dayton (with worsted and size 7)
  • Basic Beanie Hat by Sissy Johnson
  • Textured Baby Hat by Sarah Al-Amri

Works In Progress

• Swatch for the Rowan and Kaffe Fassett Mystery Knit-a-Long, Ravelry thread for sign-up  (introduction YouTube video)

Random Mentions

• GloRun Milwaukee

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

DragonflySoars 20140912, Rambling Catch-up! (with prizes)

Finished

• Mountain Dew Hat (Last episode's secret project)

Works In Progress

• Wind in the Willows Mystery Shawl - done with Clue 6
• Purple Hat for Click 4 Babies out of Lion Brand Heartland

Random Mentions

• Cow Chip Event
• Pewit's Nest
• C25K Program from CoolRunnings.com
• Zen Labs C25K smart phone app (iPhone or Android)
• Rowan and Kaffe Fassett Mystery Knit-a-Long (introduction YouTube video)

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

DragonflySoars 20140826, Quick Update!

Finished

• Secret Project! I promise you'll see on the next episode

Works In Progress

• Wind in the Willows Mystery Shawl - done with Clue 6

Spinning

• Gale's Art - Ravelry page

Yarn Mentions

• Burgis Brook Alpaca
• Dizzy Color Sunnydale Club (Buffy)

DragonflySoars 20140816, Scottish Knits

Finished

• Fruit Striped Gum Socks out of Knitter's Nightmare Batty base
• Preemie hat based on the same Fruit Striped Gum cuff and Preemie Baby Beanies pattern by Karen Everitt

Works In Progress

• Wind in the Willows Mystery Shawl -progressing on Clue 6

Pattern Mentions

• Sechelt Cowl by artistmaybe aka Mary Burris
• Scottish Knits by Martin Storey (Amazon Link)

Yarn Mentions

• Blue Moon Fiber Arts - Socks that Rock lightweight
• Blue Moon Fiber Arts - Silkie Sock
• Cattail Knits Etsy Shop (donated by Suzanne)
• From the Bristol Renaissance Faire, fiber from The Deckled Edge (Facebook page)

DragonflySoars 20140805, Minor Disasters

The show itself is fine but getting there was one issue after another, hence the title. Knitting update of course, and then also some information on the Dutch Gap that I forgot to show you guys last week! Show Notes are probably not going to happen this week, please let me know if there's anything you want more information on.

DragonflySoars 20140728, Back! (With DC Recap!)

Show notes will come soon!

DragonflySoars 20140705, Independence Day Sisters!

Projects

• Vicki
  
  • Mentioned but not shown - Wind in the Willows Mystery Shawl -progressing on Clue 4
  • Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde out of handspun Fiber Optic
• Tif
  
  • Straight Forward Mitts by Mone Dräger
  • Afghan squares (Ravelry project page)
  • Chiton Pullover by Melissa Wehrle
  • Harvest Dew Socks by Rose Hiver
  • Bears for Mother Bear Project

Yarn Crawl

• Knitting Sisters in Williamsburg
  • Blue Heron Yarn - Rayon Metallic
• Coordinated Colors in Yorktown
• KnitWits in Virginia Beach
  • Green Dragon Yarn - Infinity   (link to Ravelry Group)
  • Farmhouse Yarns - Winnefred's Washable
  • The Fibre Company - Savannah DK
• Yarn Club in Virginia Beach
  • Unplanned Peacock - DK, fingering and silk for spinning

Birthday Presents

• Bright Neon Lights - Wild Hare Fiber Studio
• Green soft fiber - Avalon Springs Farm
• locks- I'll find link later!

DragonflySoars 20140624, Pre-Trip!

Current Charity
For next charity Mother Bear Project. Note that there are now 4 different patterns so select the one you want.


Finished

• Tatted bracelet - pattern from Marilee Rocklee's Shuttle Tatting class on Craftsy

Works In Progress

• Wind in the Willows Mystery Shawl -progressing on Clue 4
• Not Shown this week
  
  • Plum Perfect sweater from Knit, Swirl! by Sandra McIver (Amazon link) in Universal yarns, Classic Worsted and Universal yarns, Classic Shades
  • Fruit Striped Gum Socks out of Knitter's Nightmare Batty base
  • Anastasia Socks out of Regia sock yarn

Pattern Mentions

• Mystic Shawls by Anna Dalvi (Ravelry ebook)
• Tan House Brook Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde (BostonJen of Down Cellar Studio)

Podcasts

• Knitting Blooms (see her Ravelry tutorial here)
• Down Cellar Studio (audio)  - doing a KAL for the Tan House Brook Shawl
• Owl Knit for Ewe
• Fiber and Dice (I'll talk more about this one in a future episode)

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

Upcoming Events

• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)
• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2015, April 2015

DragonflySoars 20140617, Exciting Things!

 

Current Charity
For next charity Mother Bear Project. Note that there are now 4 different patterns so select the one you want.

Delivered comfort shawls to Threads of Compassion (part of Bloodcenter of Wisconsin) from the March/April Charity-a-Long

Works In Progress

• Wind in the Willows Mystery Shawl -progressing on Clue 4
• Not Shown this week
  
  • Plum Perfect sweater from Knit, Swirl! by Sandra McIver (Amazon link) in Universal yarns, Classic Worsted and Universal yarns, Classic Shades
  • Fruit Striped Gum Socks out of Knitter's Nightmare Batty base
  • Anastasia Socks out of Regia sock yarn

Other Mention

• Blue Moon Rockin' Sock Club
• YarnClub Awesome Box

Tatting Items

• Shuttle Tatting class by Marilee Rocklee on Craftsy
• Aunt Lydia crochet cotton size 10
• Lizbeth tatting thread
• Clover Tatting Shuttles, Asst. Colors (Amazon Link)
• Moonlight Tatting Shuttle W/Hook-Amethyst Gem (Amazon Link)
• Piecework "Get Started Tatting" Kit
• New Tatting: Modern Lace Motifs and Projects by Tomoko Morimoto (Amazon Link)
• Easy Tatting by Rozella F Linden (Amazon Link)

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

Upcoming Events

• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)
• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2015, April 2015

DragonflySoars 20140609, I'm Back!

Current Charity
For next charity Mother Bear Project. Note that there are now 4 different patterns so select the one you want.

• Knitting in the round, seamless
• Knitting Flat
• Crochet Flat
• Crochet Seamless

Finished

• Mother Bear Knit Seamless (in the round)
• Cloudlover, Superwash BFL - prize from Kaleena's Kure fundraiser
• CJKoho, BFL Top - another prize
• Crazy as a Batt (no website)

Works In Progress

• Not Shown - Plum Perfect sweater from Knit, Swirl! by Sandra McIver (Amazon link) in Universal yarns, Classic Worsted and Universal yarns, Classic Shades
• Fruit Striped Gum Socks out of Knitter's Nightmare Batty base
• Wind in the Willows Mystery Shawl - Clue2
• Anastasia Socks out of Regia sock yarn

Other Mention

• Highland Handmades - Snapshots of Maine 
• Crimson Orchid row counters Main Store or Etsy Shop

Books Mentioned

• Odyssey in Prose
• Homer's Odyssey
• Last Wool and Testament 
• Dyeing Wishes 
• The Fracking King

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

Upcoming Events

• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)
• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2015, April 2015

DragonflySoars 20140519, A Delay That Works Out

Current Charity
For next charity Mother Bear Project. Note that there are now 4 different patterns so select the one you want.

• Knitting in the round, seamless
• Knitting Flat
• Crochet Flat
• Crochet Seamless

Finished

• Mother Bear Crochet Flat
• Mother Bear Crochet Seamless (in the round)
• Mandala Rug

Works In Progress

• Plum Perfect sweater from Knit, Swirl! by Sandra McIver (Amazon link) in Universal yarns, Classic Worsted and Universal yarns, Classic Shades
• Fruit Striped Gum Socks out of Knitter's Nightmare Batty base (not shown)
• About to start - Wind in the Willows Mystery Shawl - Clue 1

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

DragonflySoars 20140509, Everyone's a Winner!

Follow the tab above to Kaleena's Kure, this is a fundraiser for the Great Strides Walk in Madison to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research. This is the same fundraiser we did last year, please consider donating again. (as added incentive, there are possible prizes (seen on this podcast episode, shown in Ravelry and on the link below) for anyone who lets me know they donated)  All the information is in the Kaleena's Kure information!


Kaleena's Kure Page Quick Link

Current Charity
For next charity Mother Bear Project. Note that there are now 4 different patterns so select the one you want.

• Knitting in the round, seamless
• Knitting Flat
• Crochet Flat
• Crochet Seamless

Works In Progress

• Plum Perfect sweater from Knit, Swirl! by Sandra McIver (Amazon link) in Universal yarns, Classic Worsted and Universal yarns, Classic Shades
• Fruit Striped Gum Socks out of Knitter's Nightmare Batty base (not shown)
• Crocheted Mother Bear
• About to start - Wind in the Willows Mystery Shawl gauge swatch

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

DragonflySoars 20140428, International Calling

Follow the tab above to Kaleena's Kure, this is a fundraiser for the Great Strides Walk in Madison to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research. This is the same fundraiser we did last year, please consider donating again. (as added incentive, there are possible prizes (seen on this podcast episode, shown in Ravelry and on the link below) for anyone who lets me know they donated)  All the information is in the Kaleena's Kure information!


Kaleena's Kure Page Quick Link

Coming Soon!
For next charity Mother Bear Project. Note that there are now 4 different patterns so select the one you want.

• Knitting in the round, seamless
• Knitting Flat
• Crochet Flat
• Crochet Seamless

Works In Progress

• Plum Perfect sweater from Knit, Swirl! by Sandra McIver (Amazon link) in Universal yarns, Classic Worsted and Universal yarns, Classic Shades
• Fruit Striped Gum Socks out of Knitter's Nightmare Batty base 

Josh Ryks (Geoknittrix) Patterns mentioned

• Greek Fire
• Reticulation
• Shattered

Other Mention

• Bead Feeder from She-Knits Etsy Shop

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

DragonflySoars 20140422, You Can't Trust April

Follow the tab above to Kaleena's Kure, this is a fundraiser for the Great Strides Walk in Madison to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research. This is the same fundraiser we did last year, please consider donating again. (as added incentive, there are possible prizes (seen on this podcast episode, shown in Ravelry and on the link below) for anyone who lets me know they donated)  All the information is in the Kaleena's Kure information!


Kaleena's Kure Page Quick Link


Works In Progress

• Plum Perfect sweater from Knit, Swirl! by Sandra McIver (Amazon link) in Universal yarns, Classic Worsted and Universal yarns, Classic Shades
• Fruit Striped Gum Socks out of Knitter's Nightmare Batty base 

Spinning

• Malabrigo Nube

Other Mention

• Project bag trade from SoxChik Etsy shop

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• Main DragonflySoars Podcast Group, look at sticky threads for monthly information and episode threads

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

Dragonflysoars 20140415, No Video but a Special Request

Follow the tab above to Kaleena's Kure, this is a fundraiser for the Great Strides Walk in Madison to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research. This is the same fundraiser we did last year, please consider donating again. (as added incentive, there are possible prizes for anyone who lets me know they donated)  All the information is in the Kaleena's Kure information!


Kaleena's Kure Page Quick Link

DragonflySoars 20140408, So Many Things to Share!

Finished

• Dragonfly Applique by Patricia Eggen
• Wee Woodland Wuzzies by Barbara Prime
• Comfort Shawl 2 - Slanted Shell Variation by Theresa "crochetgeek" Richardson out of Lion Brand Homespun
• Comfort Shawl 3 - Originally Diamond Shawl with additional border added also out of Lion Brand Homespun
• Minecraft Creeper Cross-Stitch from Happy Cupcake Creations Etsy Shop

Works In Progress

• Plum Perfect sweater from Knit, Swirl! by Sandra McIver (Amazon link) in Universal yarns, Classic Worsted and Universal yarns, Classic Shades
• Fruit Striped Gum Socks out of Knitter's Nightmare Batty base 

Life Events

• Yarn storming Links
  
  • Milwaukee ABC
  • Milwaukee CBS
• Mary Poppins at Fireside Dinner Theater
• UWM Women Leaders Conference
• Captain America: Winter Soldier
• Divergent
• Mr Peabody and Sherman

Spinning

• Malabrigo Nube

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• January/February Inspiration-a-Long
• January/February Charity - Snuggles Project 
• March/April Charity - Comfort Shawl (Threads of Compassion)

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

DragonflySoars 20140328, Wisconsin Traveler

Books (Amazon Links)

• Knit, Swirl! by Sandra McIver
• Kitty Knits by Donna Druchunas
• Knitter's Handbook, Reader's Digest

Yarn and Fiber Mentioned

• Wool2Dye4 (dyed with Easter egg dye)
• Universal yarns, Classic Worsted
• 716Yarn
• Shepherd's Wool from Stonehedge Fiber Mill
• West Yorkshire Spinners
• Briggs and Little Yarn
• Prism
• Fibernymph Dye Works

Yarn Shop

• All Strung Out Fine Yarns, Guelph, Ontario

Spinning

• Malabrigo Nube

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• January/February Inspiration-a-Long
• January/February Charity - Snuggles Project 
• March/April Charity - Comfort Shawl (Threads of Compassion)

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

DragonflySoars 20140318, Fitting One In

DragonflySoars 20140306, Snuggly Things!

 


Long week, all the finished projects have been mentioned in the last podcast, please check for notes there.

DragonflySoars 20140228, Compassion and Excitement

Works In Progress

• Bruno Bear by Justyna Kacprzak out of Red Heart Soft
• Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman in Knitter's Nightmare Boogieman sock yarn
• Comfort Shawl for the Threads of Compassion of Blood Center of Wisconsin (see bottom of the page for info and sample patterns) - Crochet Triangular Shawl from The Prayer Shawl Ministry - Leisure Arts #4225 (Amazon link) out of Lion Brand Homespun

Spinning

• Malabrigo Nube (mentioned, not shown)

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• January/February Inspiration-a-Long
• January/February Charity - Snuggles Project 
• March/April Charity - Comfort Shawl (Threads of Compassion)

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

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DragonflySoars 20140217, Bit of Progress

Finished Object

• Chunky Dean Street Hat by Nina Machlin out of Knit Picks Brava Bulky

Works In Progress

• Bruno Bear by Justyna Kacprzak out of Red Heart Soft
• Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman in Knitter's Nightmare Boogieman sock yarn

Spinning

• Malabrigo Nube (mentioned, not shown)

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• January/February Inspiration-a-Long
• January/February Charity - Snuggles Project 
• March/April Charity - Comfort Shawl (Threads of Compassion)

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CJKopec's Guts Grits and Pink Lipstick (GGPL) Retreat, May 2014 (Ravelry thread)
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

DragonflySoars 20140211, A Bitty One

Finished Object

• Under the Wire Cowl by Lisa Dykstra using Hippie Penguin Fibers Far Out Superwash Merino

Works In Progress

• Bruno Bear by Justyna Kacprzak out of Red Heart Soft

Spinning

• Malabrigo Nube (mentioned, not shown)

Enabling

• Blue Moon Fiber Arts Rockin' Sock Club

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• January/February Inspiration-a-Long
• January/February Charity - Snuggles Project 
• March/April Charity - Comfort Shawl (Threads of Compassion)

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CJKopec's Guts Grits and Pink Lipstick (GGPL) Retreat, May 2014 (Ravelry thread)
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

DragonflySoars 20140201, Yes It's Saturday...

Works In Progress

• Argonath Shawl by Susan Pandorf out of Cascade 220 Superwash
• Twitchy socks out of Knit Picks Felici yarn
• Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman in Knitter's Nightmare Boogieman sock yarn 
• Comfort Shawl for the Threads of Compassion of Blood Center of Wisconsin (see bottom of the page for info and sample patterns) - Crochet Triangular Shawl from The Prayer Shawl Ministry - Leisure Arts #4225 (Amazon link) out of Lion Brand Homespun
• One square done of my adapted Salt Water Taffy Blanket out of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes

Spinning

• Malabrigo Nube

Enabling and Other Stuff

• Crimson Orchid Etsy Shop (donated prize for this year's Charity)
• Rosary Realm Etsy Shop (don't forget the discount code for viewers!)
• Knitter's Nightmare
• PodFiber Site (see Facebook page for updates)
• Sunnydale Club from Dizzy Color
• Snapshots of Maine from Highland Handmades

Fitness Items

• Fitbit
• MyFitnessPal  (tracking tool for exercise and food)
• The Walk Game by Six to Start

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• January/February Inspiration-a-Long
• January/February Charity - Snuggles Project 
• March/April Charity - Comfort Shawl (Threads of Compassion)

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CJKopec's Guts Grits and Pink Lipstick (GGPL) Retreat, May 2014 (Ravelry thread)
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

DragonflySoars 20140121, Upside Down Roses

Finished

• Two more Snuggles for the 2014 January/February Charity (Ravelry project link)

Works In Progress

• Not Shown - Argonath Shawl by Susan Pandorf out of Cascade 220 Superwash
• Not Shown - Twitchy socks out of Knit Picks Felici yarn
• Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman in Knitter's Nightmare Boogieman sock yarn

Coming Soon

• Comfort Shawl for the Threads of Compassion of Blood Center of Wisconsin (see bottom of the page for info and sample patterns) - Crochet Triangular Shawl from The Prayer Shawl Ministry - Leisure Arts #4225 (Amazon link) out of Lion Brand Homespun

Spinning

• Malabrigo Nube

Book Review - Tudor Roses by Alice Starmore (Amazon link)

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• January/February Inspiration-a-Long
• January/February Charity - Snuggles Project

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CJKopec's Guts Grits and Pink Lipstick (GGPL) Retreat, May 2014 (Ravelry thread)
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

DragonflySoars 20140114, and even MORE Prizes!!!

Finished

• Two more Snuggles for the 2014 January/February Charity (Ravelry project link)

Works In Progress

• Argonath Shawl by Susan Pandorf out of Cascade 220 Superwash
• Twitchy socks out of Knit Picks Felici yarn
• Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman in Knitter's Nightmare Boogieman sock yarn

Prize Shops

• 7 Yaks Design
• Halcyarn
• Caliope's Fibre
• Rosary Realm (donated, watch the episode for a discount code!)
• Knitting Geisha (donated thanks to Nicole/EmbroideryQueen)
• CC Almon Pattern Shop (donated thanks to CC/JavaPurl)
• KnittingsMyBag
• Glass Etc
• Ogle Design
• KaratStix
• Special thanks for personal donations
  • Allison/Azad
  • Jackie/Flancers
  • Nicki/Livin4Fishin
  • Mom/DebLee77
  • Suzanne/amiyesiam

Ravelry Mentions

• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• 2014 Prizes for the Inspiration-a-Long!!
• January/February Inspiration-a-Long
• January/February Charity - Snuggles Project

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CJKopec's Guts Grits and Pink Lipstick (GGPL) Retreat, May 2014 (Ravelry thread)
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)

DragonflySoars 20140106, A New Year and Lots of Prizes!

Finished

• Two Snuggles for the 2014 January/February Charity (Ravelry project link)

Works In Progress

• Argonath Shawl by Susan Pandorf out of Cascade 220 Superwash
• Not Shown - Twitchy socks out of Knit Picks Felici yarn
• Not Shown - Socks on a Plane by Laura Linneman in Knitter's Nightmare Boogieman sock yarn

Spinning

• Spunky Eclectic Merino Bamboo spun

Ravelry Mentions

• December Turquoise Birthstone-a-long
• 2014 Inspiration-A-Long
• January/February Inspiration-a-Long
• January/February Charity - Snuggles Project

Upcoming Events

• BloomingKnitter's Knit-topia 2014, March 2014
• CJKopec's Guts Grits and Pink Lipstick (GGPL) Retreat, May 2014 (Ravelry thread)
• CoggieTM's KITM Retreat, November 2014 (Ravelry thread)