15 July, 2017

Episode 263: Life Changes


Show notes are located at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com and on the ravelry group. 

Thank you for listening!

 


Check out this episode!

Episode 263:

Weigh in:


On my needles and hooks:

Central Park hoodie - Highland Handmades in Worth Waiting for.

back one size smaller than fronts

short row sleeve caps

Summer Love Wrap- shepherds wool in Spring chick

Exploration Station- Stephen West, MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light

Graduation Socks- Felici in Wizard - true after thought heel


Exercise

132 yards two ply 18.5 Fiber from CJ Kopec creations. Merino, silk, camel, and alpaca. 

98 yards bulky chain ply Colors from uniquely yours 

Spinning blue merino

At the table

None


Appetizer:

Dale Garn- Lerke Pluss

is a 53/47 blend of Merino wool and Egyptian cotton, perfect for year-round projects! This lightly textured yarn lends itself well to jackets, sweaters, cardigans, and other all-weather garments for children and adults.

Available in 20 colors.

Blend of 53% Merino Wool & 47% Egyptian Cotton.

50 g = approx 87 yards.

Recommended needle size US 8

Gauge: 18 stitches in stockinette stitch on the needle US 8 = 4 inches

Information about Heart of the Mitten:

Heart of the Mitten is a friendly yarn shop located in the historic Owosso Casket Co. building, adjacent to Woodard Station in Owosso. Look for the orange door!

 

We are the exclusive retailer of Dale Garn, and carry every line of Mango Moon and Be Sweet yarn, plus more! Looking for Knit Picks interchangeable needle tips or cables? We have those, too! Patterns, kits, notions… visit us online or in person today to choose your next project! We will also be the only place to get translated Dale Garn patterns!

Thoughts on the yarn…

Anja’s hat-  I held the yarn double. 

Used 100% of what was sent me. 

Stitch definition is excellent. Not a lot of spring but I expected that. Really good for a sturdy shaped project. 



Potluck:

All projects talked about are in projects shared on the Ravelry group. 


Grocery shopping:

Work clothes

wardrobe for $40


Mindful moment:

Remember to do for yourself

Recipes:

Job hunting successful

HR position at a local manufacturing plant. 

Not used to working 40 hours

Crack chicken

Home made ricotta cheese


On the menu:


Stitches Midwest

Michigan Fiber Festival

Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool

Knittin' in the Mitten 2017

13 spots available: bunk, bring.a.bed, day-tripper(full event), Saturday only. 

Information on the Ravelry group. 


Gadget:  

This essay appeared under the title “The Paradox of Our Age” in Words Aptly Spoken, Dr. Moorehead’s 1995 collection of prayers, homilies, and monologues used in his sermons and radio broadcasts.



12 July, 2017

Episode 262: Better Late than Never


I recorded this episode two weeks ago. I apologize that it has taken me time to get it uploaded. Please enjoy. 

As always, show notes can be found at www.thehighfiberdiet.blogspot.com and on the ravelry group. 

Thank you for listening!


Check out this episode!


Episode 262:

Weigh in:

Finished: 

Socks-Opal Ron colorway


On my needles and hooks:

Central Park hoodie - Highland Handmades in Worth Waiting for.

back one size smaller than fronts

short row sleeve caps

Summer Love Wrap- shepherds wool in Spring chick

Exploration Station- Stephen West, MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light

Graduation Socks- Felici in Wizard - true after thought heel


Exercise

Grellow - chain plied. 120 yards of bulky

On bobbins: 

18.5 Fiber from CJ Kopec creations. Merino, silk, camel, and alpaca. 

Colors from uniquely yours 

Tour de Fleece: July 1st- check out Team Sasquatch on Ravelry


At the table: 

From the Yarn Hoarder podcast:

100 acts of sewing:  dress 3 and skirt 1. 

Still need to get fabric. 

Need to make some clothes to wear to work. 


Appetizer:

Firmoo glasses- stiff, a bit small but they fit. Need to get the arms bent a bit. 

Came with a cute clamshell case and an eyeglass screwdriver keychain. 


Potluck:

All projects talked about are in projects shared on the Ravelry group. 


Grocery shopping:

Hippo butts (and heads) stitch markers from Ann Tudor

Leather punch gun

Graduation and birthday prezzies: 

Hand made journal

Hair wrap and bands

Mug decals

Gift card

Double stack pressure cooker tins

Pearl earrings


Mindful moment:

Hygge- thought process


Recipes:

Little Bear turned 6

Bear and family got the house!! They move in this weekend. 

Michigan Adventure- rode all the roller coasters!! 

End of internship

Graduation

Job hunting

Killed another steam cleaner :( priced linoleum for floors redo. 

Birthday



Health check in:

Esophageal ablation

NSV: Repairing stairs

Sarge picked me up and set me inside the house.

Foods:

New recipes: skinnytaste.com 


On the menu:


Stitches Midwest

Michigan Fiber Festival

Northern Michigan Lamb and Wool

Knittin' in the Mitten 2017

13 spots available: bunk, bring.a.bed, day-tripper(full event), Saturday only. 

Information on the Ravelry group. 


Gadget

Kindle unlimited. - loving summer! 

Audio books/ reading books 

30 day trial with Amazon Prime.