Britt Knits VidCast

Episode 20 - Stories

2012-02-03T17:50:00.001-06:00

Episode 19 - I'm Back!

2012-01-20T15:33:00.001-06:00

News for 2012

2011-12-25T14:51:00.005-06:00

Hi everyone!!

You may have noticed that I've taken a little break this month. I've been working really hard to finish this school term, as well as trying to give the kids a fun winter break. Taking some time off the podcast has given me a little more time to do these things instead of doing show notes, recording, editing and not to mention trying to knit and have something to show you guys!

I definitely don't want to quit podcasting altogether, though. I love sharing what I've been working on and especially love hearing back from YOU through ravelry and plurk. So, I've decided that my new recording schedule for 2012 will be bi-weekly, probably on Monday or Tuesday. Hopefully this will give me more time to finish projects and come up with better content for you!

The next episode will be January 3, 2012 so I hope to "see" you guys then!

2011-12-05T17:04:00.000-06:00

Episode 17 - Distractions Galore

2011-11-18T22:51:00.002-06:00

Episode 16 - Take Two

2011-11-04T21:12:00.002-05:00

Episode 15 - Changes

2011-10-25T18:01:00.000-05:00

Episode 14 - Birthday Week!

2011-10-10T17:42:00.001-05:00

Episode 13 - It's Voting Time!

2011-09-28T18:17:00.004-05:00

Hope I'm not too rambly for you! Having very little sleep and no caffeine isn't good for my speaking skills. ;P

Announcements

Go VOTE in the Podcaster Challenge group on ravelry!

Very big THANK YOU to Michelle (Strickland66), Alison (alisonj), Jennifer (jeffner77), Melody (HalfBakedKnitWit), Pam (PamknitsinPR), Retha (RethaKnitsAlot) and Emily (oohfancypants) for knitting along with me! Check out the video to see who won the yarn. If you won, please let me know which yarn you would like and where I should send it.

Finished Objects

OOPS! I forgot to mention that I finished the baby bib for my boss. Here is the photo.

WIP

Lailah's Sock
knit on size 1(2.25 mm)
The Alpaca Yarn Co. Paca Peds H-T in Grapevine

Heart Strings Mittens by Crystal Guistinello
knit on size 1 (2.25) and size 3 (3.25) dpns
Red Heart Heart & Sole in Razzle Dazzle

A Tale of Two Knitters
Easy Lace Scarf by Clara Parkes
knit on size 8 (5.0 mm)
Caron Dazzleaire in Peach, Lt. Blue, Tan

In the Mail

Amazing earring and pendant by Sarah of the Rainlover Knits podcast and rainloverknits.etsy.com

madelinetosh tosh merino light in tern

Wollmeise Twin in Ruby Thursday

The Sanguine Griffin Bugga in Dog Day Cicada and Common Emerald Moth

Enchanted Knoll Farm 90% superwash merino, 10% nylon in Pumpkin Spice

Cascade Eco Alpaca in Jet

LOVE them all!

The Shop

The shop will open on Saturday, October 1 around 1 PM CST!

Episode 12 - Feelin' On My Socks

2011-09-19T13:09:00.004-05:00

Episode 12! Next week I'll be a teenager. Sorry for all the bumping noises in the background. I'm at my teeny tiny kitchen table and things are crowded. Hopefully next week won't be rainy and dark so I can record in the living room again.

Announcements

Voting for the podcaster challenge will take place September 28 - October 2! Here is the voting thread. Don't forget to vote!

Thank you to Alison (alisonj), Jennifer (jeffner77), Melody (halfbakedknitwit), Pam (pamknitsinpr) for completing your Lina hats this week! They all look gorgeous. Check out the KAL thread here for all the lovely photos.

This is what you're knitting for

SugarPurl Studio Fibers Floss in Lina and Bluebell, SugarPurl Studio Fibers Parfait in Inchworm and Melancholy, and two skeins of SugarPurl Lollysock in Smell My Feet.

Finished Objects

Mother Bear Zavior
Mother Bear Project Teddy Bear by Amy Berman
Caron Simply Soft, size 7 (4.5 mm)

PPC Lina Hat
Lina by Johanna of Joko Knits
SugarPurl Studio Fibers Parfait in Lina colorway, size 7 (4.5 mm)

DomestiKated Scarflette
Sulka Scarflette by faerybabys
Awesome mystery yarn, size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm)

Works in Progress

Lailah's Sock
The Alpaca Yarn Co. Paca Peds H-T in Grapevine colorway, size 1 (2.25 mm)

Butterfly Bib
Knit Picks CotLin in Lilac, size 4.0 mm crochet hook (and smaller for the future butterflies)

In the Mail

Yarn for my first sweater! Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Thyme for February Lady Sweater.

Up Next

Hoping to make another Mother Bear.

Finish butterfly bib

I will have a doll pattern to talk about next week. I'm waiting on my grandma to choose which one she likes.

I need to finish Lailah's mitten!

Thank you for watching everyone. Don't forget to vote!

Episode 11 -A Minute to Myself?

2011-09-10T15:51:00.002-05:00

Episode 10 - Let's Go! Podcaster Challenge

2011-09-03T16:17:00.002-05:00

Woot! I'm so excited about the Podcaster Challenge!

Announcements

Podcaster Challenge! Check out the board on Ravelry.

Knit along with me! My pattern is Lina by Johanna of Joko Knits. I'm using 4.5 mm needles instead of 4.0, and adding two repeats before starting the decreases. Hopefully this will give me a hat with a bit of slouch.

It's also time to start your mother bears!

My Podcaster Challenge episodes will be September 5, 12 and 19. You have until midnight on September 27 to post a photo of your finished Lina hat. Then you'll be entered in a giveaway to be the first to use my hand dyed yarn!

My etsy yarn shop will open on October 1!

I'm participating in Katie's Click for Babies KAL. Check out clickforbabies.org and the Knittin' on the Fly Ravelry group for more information.

Finished Objects

Camp Loopy III - Juliana Wrap
Juliana Wrap by Rachel Lintern
crocheted with 6.0 and 3.0 mm hooks
JoJoLand Melody - Y16 colorway

Works in Progress

Petunia
Petunia the Patio Monster by Rebecca Danger
knit with US 7 (4.5mm) dpns
Izak's handdyed :)

In the Mail

Lane Borgosesia Cashwool in Lt. Lime

Cascade Heritage Silk in Mango

Loopy Groupies! Colinette Jitterbug 400 in Fire (I think), tootsie rolls, TLE tote bag, Lacy Pillars Socks by Debbie O'Neill

Episode 9 - Ready...

2011-08-23T01:02:00.003-05:00

Thanks for visiting! Here is episode 9, I hope you enjoy it! Also, I apologize for my highly caffeinated actions. My job is making delicious coffee and I worked today. When I start the caffeine, I don't stop until bed time. :P

Announcements

Mark is doing well and will be home tomorrow. Thank you everyone for your kind words and positive thoughts!

Podcaster Challenge! Go join my KAL on ravelry and cast your vote for what kind of yarn I should dye. This is going to be amazing and SO much fun!

Read all about the mother bear project here and learn how to get your pattern here.

WIP

Camp Loopy III - take two
Juliana Wrap by Rachel Lintern
crocheted with 6.0 and 3.0 mm hooks
JoJoLand Melody - Y16 colorway

New This Week

Stitch markers won from The Expectant Knitter podcast, made by Kara of 6catsknittingaround etsy shop.

Brain Quest 1st Grade for Izak. Check out other Brain Quest stuff on their website or amazon. They have lots of great products! I didn't know about the workbooks or card games for the little ones like Lailah (2-3 is my first brain quest, 3-4 is brain quest for threes). Love it!

Up Next

Finish stuff!

Boy's Varsity Sweater for Izak

Episode 8 - Barney Goes Camping

2011-08-15T19:16:00.006-05:00

Hello! I'm so sorry for missing last week. Hopefully that won't happen often. As I'm writing, my step-dad is out of surgery and in the ICU recovering. They removed 98% of the tumor and will be watching the other bit very closely to see if radiation is required in the future. Everything sounds good!

Announcements

Head on over to the ravelry group to vote in the Buy it or Dye it poll!

Read all about the mother bear project here and learn how to get your pattern here.

If you haven't already please check out Exchange Student in Fiberland, join her ravelry group and knit along with us!

Finished Objects

Camp Loopy Project II
Spruce Tree Mittens by Emily Benson
knit on size 7 (4.5) dpns
Malabrigo Worsted - Sunset colorway

Purple Root Beer
Pompom Beanie by Faith Hale in Knit Simple, Fall 2011
knit with US 8 (5.0 mm) circs
Knit Picks Simply Cotton Worsted - Duchess Heather

Works in Progress

WestKnits Mystery KAL
WestKnits Mystery Shawl KAL 2011: Earth & Sky by Stephen West
knit with US 5 (3.75 mm) circs
Knit Picks Palette - Mauve, Turmeric & Marble Heather colorways

Petunia
Petunia the Patio Monster by Rebecca Danger
knit with US 7 (4.5mm) dpns
Izak's handdyed :)

Up Next

Camp Loopy project 3! Now I'm doing a hitchhiker shawl out of my JoJoLand Melody, colorway Y16.

Socks for Izak coming soon! Made with sock yarn from Cantrix on etsy, in her Mahalo colorway.

Podcaster challenge project (what will it be!?) and Motherbear project.

Thanks for watching everyone!!

Episode 7 - Mustard & Root Beer

2011-08-02T02:25:00.003-05:00

Hello again (or hello for the first time if you're new). Here's episode 7!

Announcements

Are you on Google+? You can add me if you'd like, or add yourself to the knitters database (or just view it).

Welcome Paul, Gayla and Susie to the ravelry group! Thanks for introducing yourselves!

New news for the Podcaster Challenge! Check out The Fiberista Files for more information on the limited edition colorway.

I'm not sure when she will list them, but Lois will soon have podcaster challenge cotton drawstring bags in her shop!

I also have some exciting news to share soon!

Works in Progress

Camp Loopy Project II
Spruce Tree Mittens by Emily Benson
knit on size 7 (4.5) dpns
Malabrigo Worsted - Sunset colorway

Cool Cotton Granny Square Blanket
basic granny squres - no pattern
crocheted with size 5.0 mm hook
Peaches & Cream - Sweet Pea Stripes & Seaside Stripes colorways

Purple Root Beer
Pompom Beanie by Faith Hale in Knit Simple, Fall 2011
knit with US 8 (5.0 mm) circs (magic loop!)
Knit Picks Simply Cotton Worsted - Duchess Heather

In the Mail

Glove froms from auntbunnysstuff on etsy

SW merino in Sunset Ltd. colorway by Taylored Fibers

photo from Taylored Fibers

Caught the fibernymph update! I got Colors of Kells.

Up Next

Camp Loopy project III! I'm doing Lace Ribbon Scarf (by Veronik Avery, published in Knitty Spring '08) in JoJoLand Melody in Y16.

West Knits KAL! Pattern by Stephen West. I'm using Knit Picks Palette in Turmeric, Marble Heather and some kind of purple.

Episode 6 - Release the Kraken!

2011-07-26T14:55:00.005-05:00

Hey guys! Thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoy the episode!

Announcements

Welcome new group members Alison and Emily! It's great to have you ladies.

New journals in my etsy shop! I'm so excited.

Keep your fingers crossed that I get the new job!

Finished Objects

I can't show you! It's for the July Amigurumi swap in the $10 Amigurumis group on ravelry. There will be pictures on next week's episode.

Works in Progress

Granny Stripes Afghan
Granny Stripes by Lucy of Attic24
crocheted with size 3.5 mm hook
Random acrylic yarns

Check out Lucy's blog!

Camp Loopy Project II
Spruce Tree Mittens by Emily Benson
knit on size 7 (4.5) dpns
Malabrigo Worsted - Sunset colorway

Cool Cotton Granny Square Blanket
basic granny squres - no pattern
crocheted with size 5.0 mm hook
Peaches & Cream - Sweet Pea Stripes & Seasode Stripes colorways

Spinning

First 2oz. finished!
Superwash BFL in the spiced colorway
FibersToYarns on etsy

In the Mail

Awesome swap from Kelsey42!

Miami Heat pins from SkippyDogDesigns on etsy

Super cute Ty sock monkey! I love him.

Up Next

Malcolm the Monday Monster by Rebecca Danger
seen in Knit Simple, Fall 2011

Izak's Knighty, by Stephen West

Looking for holiday knitting!

Thanks for watching everyone! I hope to see you again next week. Don't forget to introduce yourself on the ravelry group.

Episode 5 - Mitten Knittin'

2011-07-19T00:04:00.004-05:00

The sound issues are fixes this week (high-fives all around)! Thank you everyone who brought that to my attention. I'm not sure I would have noticed because I listened though headphones while playing back the episode. Please don't be shy about alerting me to any technical problems, mispronunciations or other issues.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this episode! I'm loving all my projects this week and am having a great time doing the podcast.

Announcements

Again, I'm participating in the Podcaster Challenge hosted by Lois of KnittingsMyBag. Please join my ravelry group to get the latest news and participate in the KAL. There will be prizes!!

Welcome to group members Sarah, Mari, Kara, Tracy and Michelle who introduced themselves in the group this week!

Check out Mari's excellent podcast, Exchange Student in Fiberland!

I got a new futon! Yay! It's super inexpensive, comfortable and would be perfect for a tween/teen's room. Oh, and they offer FREE shipping right to your door. That's awesome.

Happy 1/2 birthday to Miss Lailah on Friday! I can't believe my baby will be 2 1/2 already.

Finished Objects

Perry Hat
My own pattern
crocheted with size 4.25 and 3.5 hooks
Stitch Nation Alpaca Love - Peacock Feather colorway
Vanna's Choice - Terracotta, Taupe and White colorways

Works in Progress

Latana Gowanus
Gowanus by Alexis Winslow
knit on size 9 (5.5 mm) circs
Knit Picks Palette - Latana colorway

Razzle Dazzle Mittens
Heart Strings Mittens by Crystal Guistinello
knit on size 1 (2.25) and size 3 (3.25) dpns
Red Heart Heart & Sole - Razzle Dazzle colorway

Camp Loopy Project II
Spruce Tree Mittens by Emily Benson
knit on size 7 (4.5) dpns
Malabrigo Worsted - Sunset colorway

Granny Stripes Afghan
Granny Stripes by Lucy of Attic24
crocheted with size 3.5 mm hook
Random acrylic yarns

In the Mail

Cascade 220 in Sunflower and Bluestone

I hope you enjoyed the show this week! Thank you for watching.

Episode 4 - Destash Remorse

2011-07-11T14:34:00.007-05:00

Hello again! Thank you for joining me for week 4. I hope you enjoy the episode.

Announcements
The podcast is now searchable in iTunes! If you like watching/listening to podcasts in iTunes, please subscribe. Also, leave a comment or star rating if you would like. I appreciate any feedback or constructive criticism.

Check out the new Ravelry group and introduce yourself! You can start discussions, share your projects, voice opinions or just chat with me and the other members. I'm hoping to have some KALs and giveaways in the future, too.

Join me in August and September for the Podcaster Challenge, hosted by Lois of KnittingsMyBag! I will announce yarn amounts and weight on August 22. Come knit along with me!

Works in Progress

Iris Mystery Shawl
Iris - Goddess of Rainbow Shawl by Natascha Vogele
knit on size 5 (3.75 mm) circs
**frogged**

Chevron Cowl
Pedestrian Crossing Cowl by Melissa Sibley
knit on size 8 (5.0 mm) circs
Malabrigo Rios - Archangel colorway
The Alpaca Yarn Co. Paca-Peds H-T - Grapevine colorway

Duchess Heather Baby Hat
Ripple Eyelet Baby Hat by Bonnie Brann
knit on size 5(3.75) & 7(4.5) circs, moving to dpns to knit in the round
Knit Picks Simply Cotton - Duchess Heather colorway

Super Secret Amigurumi
Can't tell you the pattern or yarn, but it's for the July Amigurumi swap, ocean theme. Come join us in the $10 Amigurumis group on Ravelry! Next month's theme is endangered/extinct animals.

What's Next

Camp Loopy Project II
Spruce Tree Mittens by Emily Benson
Malabrigo Worsted - Sunset colorway

Knightly by Stephen West, for Izak

Robot Backpacks by Brenda K. B. Anderson in Knitting Today

Stash Enhancement

Malabrigo Worsted in the Sunset colorway

Peaches & Cream for dishcloths in Seaside Stripes and Limerick Twist colorways

Episode 3 - Disorganization!

2011-07-05T16:23:00.009-05:00

Hey guys! Like I said in the video, I WILL make notes for myself next week. I think I know what I need to say until I get in front of the camera.

Finished Objects

Mr. Chubbs
Chubby Chirps by Rebecca Danger
knit on size 5 (3.75 mm) dpns
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice - Autumn print & Honey colorways

Three Sides Shawl
My own pattern, for Camp Loopy
knit on size 8 (5.0 mm) circs
Cascade 220 - Aspen Heather & Lichen colorways

Duchess Heather Wee One Socks
Super Quick Baby Socks by Dilys Southerland
knit on size 7 (4.5 mm) dpns
Knit Picks Simply Cotton - Duchess Heather colorway

Works in Progress

Latana Gowanus
Gowanus by Alexis Winslow
knit on size 9 (5.5 mm) circs
Knit Picks Palette - Latana colorway

Iris Mystery Shawl
Iris - Goddess of Rainbow Shawl by Natascha Vogele
knit on size 5 (3.75 mm) circs
The Alpaca Yarn Co. Paca-Peds H-T - Grapevine colorway

Chevron Cowl
Pedestrian Crossing Cowl by Melissa Sibley
knit on size 8 (5.0 mm) circs
Malabrigo Rios - Archangel colorway

In the Mail

Red Dirt Road lt. fingering Cirrus base by Fibernymph Dye Works

Knit Picks order - Wool of the Andes in red & white, The Big Book of Knitted Monsters by Rebecca Danger, stitch markers

Future Projects

Spruce Tree Mittens for Camp Loopy project 2

Cecil in STL Cardinal colors

Looking for a great WW newborn/0-3 mos baby hat, knit or crochet!

Spinning

Spinning superwash BFL by FibersToYarns in the Spiced colorway

I hope you enjoyed the show! I should be searchable in iTunes by the end of the week.

Episode 2 - Introducing Izak

2011-06-27T15:25:00.008-05:00

Hello everyone! Yes, I'm on the floor in this episode. I knew Mr. Izak would want to see himself, and it was much easier for him to do so this way. There's more room for my projects, too!

I apologize for the lack of information on the actual video. I was already running a bit behind and decided to record sans show notes.

Finished Objects

Toasty Toasted Almonds Baktus
Lacy Baktus by Terhi Montonen
knit on size 8 (5.0 mm) circs
2 skeins of Red Heart Heart & Sole - Toasted Almond colorway

Darling Turban
Darling dress and turban by Anna & Heidi Pickles
knit on size 5 (3.75) dpns
0.5 skein of Knit Picks CotLin - Lilac colorway

Works in Progress

Latana Gowanus
Gowanus by Alexis Winslow
knit on size 9 (5.5) circs
Knit Picks Palette - Latana colorway

Camp Loopy Shawlette
My own pattern
knit on size 8 (5.0) circs
Cascade 220 - Aspen Heather & Lichen colorways

Duchess Heather Wee One Socks
Super Quick Baby Socks by Dilys Sutherland
knit on size 7 (4.5) dpns
Knit Picks Simply Cotton Worsted - Duchess Heather colorway

Mr. Chubbs
Chubby Chirps by Rebecca Danger
knit on size 5 (3.75) dpns
Lion Brand Vanna's Choice - Autumn Print & Honey colorways

In the Mail

Superwash Merino Handpainted Fiber in parrot colorway by Spinneretta's Studio

Destash yarns from cheryl23 on ravelry!

ChiaoGoo needles from Grandma's Hand Knitting on etsy

That's all! I hope you enjoyed this episode. I'll be back next Monday with what I nabbed from the Fibernymph update!

Episode 1 - An Introduction

2011-06-13T01:36:00.001-05:00

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Show notes soon!