Episode 26 - Guilty Pleasures

EPISODE 26 – Guilty Pleasures

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PODCASTS REFERENCED:
Lucky Jenny Knits - Jenny (LuckyJennyKnits)  
Paws4Stitches Podcast - Candy (paws4stitches)

Sunshine and Bubblegum Podcast - Lynne (SunshineBubblegum)
Knitting I Love Podcast - Barbara (knittingILove)

SELFISH KNITTING:
Finished Objects:

Sailing by Meg Gadsbey ($6.00 pattern)
Cabled Dog Sweater by Linda Cyr (free pattern!)

WIP’s
The Fiber Seed Socks - Sprout, Dipped “Pluto” in Toad Hollow Bag
Sock Yarn Granny Stripe Blanket

BEVERAGE OF CHOICE:
Neshaminy Creek Brewing - County Line IPA
Bottle cap box from MightyMeglet

WHAT I’M STYLIN’:
Knitting Pajamas!

SHOWIN’ OFF:
Jenn from Otterly Adorable Knits Project Bag & goodies !
Jeanette from Ply Designs Project Bag !
Melissa from Knitty by Nature Harry Potter progress keepers!
Darlene from Bags by Awesome Grannie

GIVEAWAYS!:

Some of the prizes:
Go Slow Hat pattern by Barbara of the KnittingiLove Podcast
Point/Counterpoint, Volume 2 pattern set by Kino Knits and Prairie Girl Designs
Stitch Markers/Progress keepers by Melissa of Knitty by Nature

KAL ideas!  Random pick to win a prize!!
WINNER - Holly !  (mullhol) Prize is: Jen Lassonde’s “World of Difference” shawl pattern
Knit a long ideas:
1) an item from your new horizons set
2) something using a yarn you’ve never used before
3) pet clothing!!!! Or for those without pets, maybe an animal stuffie?

Guilty Pleasures KAL (idea from Rosalba’s “Self Care” KAL idea post)
Knit a project that YOU want to knit.  So much so that it almost makes you feel guilty to work on because you have other things you “should” be knitting.  This is a project for you.  Even if you are giving it as a gift, it’s a project that makes you feel good.  This KAL is all about YOU!

  • WIP’s count!

  • Multiple entries allowed

  • KAL runs March 1 - April 30, 2017

  • Item must be finished by end of KAL

  • Must be a member of the Jenn Sheelen Ravelry Group

  • Win a prize pack of a pattern, yarn, and other goodies!

The Four Seasons Sock KAL
Idea by rosalbaB !

  • Knit a pair of socks every season

  • Starts March 20, 2017, ends March 19, 2018

  • Multiple entries per season allowed!

  • Cast on, bind off must start & end with each season

  • Spring: March 20 - June 20, 2017

  • Summer: June 21 - September 21, 2017

  • Fall: September 22 - December 20, 2017

  • Winter: December 21 - March 19, 2018

  • Must be a member of the Jenn Sheelen Ravelry Group

  • A prize pack will be given at the end of each season.  Enter all four seasons and win a grand prize pack!

 

KNIT-READING:
Knit-Read:
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass series Book #4)
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas (Throne of Glass series Book #5)
The Dinner by Herman Koch

Now Knit-Reading:
Friction by Sandra Brown
The Shack by W.M. Paul Young

Knit-Watching:
How to Get Away with Murder
The Walking Dead

WHAT’S UP WITH ALL THE THINGS?!:

Added a thread to promote your shop and share coupon codes!
Designing mittens and matching hat!
Designing a new shawl!

New YARN coming soon!

KNIT ITEMS AVAILABLE
YARN AVAILABLE!
GREETING CARDS AVAILABLE!