Podcast Episode 52 – More Socks!

December 15, 2017December 15, 2017Leave a comment

Finished Objects

So Faded Pint Sized by Andrea Mowry, my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Peachface Fingering in Amethyst, Mystic, Blushing Rose, Experiment #1 and Aubergine
Daily Eggs Socks, my project page
Must Stash Yarns Perfect Self-Striping Sock
Gingerbread Socks, my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Glitzy Sock in Gingerbread House & Swindern Sock in Pink
First Edition sweater test knit by Dallas Ann Prentice AKA The Violet Pie, my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Nyasa Aran in Aubergine & Violet

Works in Progress

So Faded Pint Sized by Andrea Mowry, my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Peachface Fingering in Amethyst, Mystic, Blushing Rose, Experiment #1 and Aubergine
Gingerbread Take II Socks, my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Glitzy Sock in Gingerbread House & Swindern Sock in Pink
Festive Feet Socks, my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Swindern Sock in Festive & Red

Podcast Episode 35 – Spin, Spin, Spinning!

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017Leave a comment

Housekeeping

2017 Stash Down going on in the Ravelry board
Our sponsors for the MAL so far are myself, Caroline of Clothesline Designs, Tamara of TamsCraftyKnits and Erin of Remade by Hand Designs
Please contact me via Ravelry PM or at julieannec@mymuddlings.com if you’d like to sponsor a prize or go to PayPal to donate towards prizes

Finished Objects

PussyHat Project by Kat Coyle, my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Nyasa in ‘Get Your Hands Off My Pussy’
121 yards
5mm (US 8) generic 24″ circular

Works in Progress

Lady Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallée, my project page
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in Amethyst Heather
Baywinter Cowl by Erin Kurup, my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Swindern Sock in Acorns

Spinning

Illuminated Manuscript 2 ply handspun – final two skeins
Fibre from Hilltop Cloud Time Travellers Club
134 yards/110g
37 yards/26g
Vineyard 2 ply handspun
Fibre from Kathy’s Fibres
270 yards/100g

Acquisitions

Spotlight has paper patterns for $5 + 50c VIP discount so $4.50 each!

Podcast Episode 33 – My First Jamberrys

April 14, 2017Leave a comment

Housekeeping

2017 Stash Down going on in the Ravelry board
Our sponsors for the MAL so far are myself, Caroline of Clothesline Designs, Tamara of TamsCraftyKnits and Erin of Remade by Hand Designs
Please contact me via Ravelry PM or at julieannec@mymuddlings.com if you’d like to sponsor a prize or go to PayPal to donate towards prizes

Works in Progress

Baywinter Cowl by Erin Kurup, my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Swindern Sock in Acorns
Vanilla socks, my project page
Unwind Yarn Company Speckled/Stained Glass sock blank #42
Lady Sunnyside by Tanis Lavallée, my project page
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted in Amethyst Heather
Somewhere Socks by Lisa K. Ross, my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Swindern Mini-Skein Set – Tonals

Spinning

Finally skeined and washed my second skein of Illuminated Manuscript
131 yards/70g

Video Podcast Episode 30 – Nearly as Old as Me!

March 24, 2017March 24, 2017Leave a comment

Housekeeping

2017 Stash Down going on in the Ravelry board
Our sponsors for the MAL so far are Caroline of Clothesline Designs and Tamara of TamsCraftyKnits
Please contact me via Ravelry PM or at julieannec@mymuddlings.com if you’d like to sponsor a prize or go to PayPal to donate towards prizes

Works in Progress

Early Autumn by Alana Dakos, my project page
Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4 ply, hand dyed by me
Greener Shades Colour Mixing eBook at Wooldancer
Vanilla socks, my project page
Unwind Yarn Company Speckled/Stained Glass sock blank #42
Dragon Tears Fingerless Gloves by Ashlea Konecny, my project pages here and here
Solar Flair Fibres Apollo in Bromeliad (no longer dyeing)
Moda Vera Fayette in Plum Mix (from Spotlight)

Spinning

Oxford Grey 3 ply handspun my project page
Bendigo Woollen Mills Ready Spin

Shop News

Working on self-striping with my new sock base, 80% Merino/20% Nylon

Video Podcast Episode 28 –

March 10, 2017March 10, 2017Leave a comment

Housekeeping

2017 Stash Down going on in the Ravelry board
Our sponsors for the MAL so far are Caroline of Clothesline Designs and Tamara of TamsCraftyKnits
Please contact me via Ravelry PM or at julieannec@mymuddlings.com if you’d like to sponsor a prize or go to PayPal to donate towards prizes

Works in Progress

World of Difference by Jennifer Lassonde, my project page
Knit Picks Palette in Lantana, Silver, Fuchsia, Spruce & Lichen
Goomy Socks my project page
Bergère de France Goomy 50 in Imprim Azur (purchased from Love Knitting here)
New shawl design my project page
Lovebird Lane Yarns Fingering in Blushing Rose

Spinning

Illuminated Manuscript 2 ply project page

Shop Update/News

Lovebird Lane Yarns on Etsy
Name change
Polymer clay charms
Sale on until March 16th: get 30% off with code AUTUMN

Video Podcast Episode 27 – Jumbled

March 3, 2017March 3, 2017Leave a comment

Housekeeping

2017 Stash Down going on in the Ravelry board
Our sponsors for the MAL so far are Caroline of Clothesline Designs and Tamara of TamsCraftyKnits
Please contact me via Ravelry PM or at julieannec@mymuddlings.com if you’d like to sponsor a prize or go to PayPal to donate towards prizes

Finished Objects

Snowflake by Tin Can Knits, my project page
4 Seasons Pure Wool 8 Ply in 72
431 yards
3.25mm (US 3) & 4mm (US 6) needles

Works in Progress

World of Difference by Jennifer Lassonde, my project page
Knit Picks Palette in Lantana, Silver, Fuchsia, Spruce & Lichen

Spinning

Gemtree 3 ply, my project page
Fractal, worsted spun on Ashford Traveller wheel
181 yards
Gemtree 2 ply (leftovers), my project page
52 yards

Shop Update

MyMuddlings Etsy Shop
Polymer clay beads are now available as earrings!
New beaded jump ring stitch markers up in the store
‘3pm’ is in the store on fingering base
Companion colour ‘3am’ is also in the store on bamboo sock

Video Podcast Episode 26 – Flat as a Tack

February 24, 2017February 24, 2017Leave a comment

Housekeeping

2017 Stash Down going on in the Ravelry board
Our sponsors for the MAL so far are Caroline of Clothesline Designs and Tamara of TamsCraftyKnits
Please contact me via Ravelry PM or at julieannec@mymuddlings.com if you’d like to sponsor a prize or go to PayPal to donate towards prizes

Finished Objects

Strata Shawl by Shara Lambeth pattern page, my project page
Red Riding Hood Yarns Belle DK in Just Nice
451 yards
5mm (US8) generic 24″ circular
Easy Knitted Bangle by Ambah O’Brien pattern page, my project page
Red Riding Hood Yarns Belle DK in Just Nice
23 yards
3.5mm (US4) HiyaHiya 9″ circular

Works in Progress

Goomy Socks my project page
Bergère de France Goomy 50 in Imprim Azur (purchased from Love Knitting here)

Spinning

Gemtree 3 ply project page
Kathy’s Fibres Handpainted Rovings in Gemtree

Sewing

Pyjama Eaters by Sew Fearless for my niece and nephew in Sydney
Knit kit for my niece
Custom bag that was a bit of an oops

Polymer Clay

Various progress keepers that will be available in the shop soon

Dyeing/Shop Update

MyMuddlings Etsy Store
2 x ‘Pink Grapefruit’ on Bamboo Sock
2 x ‘Prismarine’ on Fine Merino Sock
‘3 O’Clock in the Afternoon’ on Fingering – SOLD

Video Podcast Episode 23 – Blathering

January 30, 2017February 9, 2017Leave a comment

UPDATE: The Amelia Beret is now available on Ravelry here. So excited! 😀

Housekeeping

New video camera! Sony Handycam HDR-CX405 – I hope it improves the podcast; please let me know!
2017 Stash Down going on in the Ravelry board
Our sponsors for the MAL so far are Caroline of Clothesline Designs and Tamara of TamsCraftyKnits
Please contact me via Ravelry PM or at julieannec@mymuddlings.com if you’d like to sponsor a prize or donate towards prizes

Finished Objects

PussyHat Project by Kat Coyle pattern page, my project page
MyMuddlings Aran in ‘Get Your Hands Off My Pussy!”
137 yards
5mm (US8) 32″ generic circular
Amelia Beret by me pattern page, my project page
Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8 ply in Latte
129 yards
4mm (US6) & 4.5mm (US7) 17″ generic circulars and 4mm (US7) DPNs

Works in Progress

Morning Mist by Annie Rowden pattern page, my project page
Knit Picks CotLin in Linen and Pomegranate
Vanilla Socks my pattern page
Unwind Yarn Company Jaunt Sock Blank in Stained Glass/Speckle #42
Antarktis Shawl by Janina Kallio pattern page, my project page

Spinning

Tiddly Bits 2 ply handspun my project page
358 yards
Treadle Handspun Yarns on Etsy
Fuse by Vernoik Avery Sweater Spin in Bendigo Woollen Mills Ready Spin in Oxford Grey my project page
Citadel by Joji Locatelli Sweater Spin in Bendigo Woollen Mills Ready Spin in Tea Rose my project page

Video Podcast Episode 22 – I’m Melting!

January 24, 2017January 31, 2017Leave a comment

Housekeeping

2017 Stash Down going on in the Ravelry board
Our sponsors for the MAL so far are Caroline of Clothesline Designs and Tamara of TamsCraftyKnits
Please contact me via Ravelry PM or at julieannec@mymuddlings.com if you’d like to sponsor a prize or donate towards prizes

Finished Objects

Duotone Cowl by Orange Flower Yarn pattern page, my project page
Voolenvine Yarns Smitten DK in Black Pearl and Jilted Rose
415 yards
5mm (US8) 17″ generic circulars
Amelia Beret Test my project page
Gynx Yarns Merino DK in Experimental Dye Lot 40
140 yards
4mm (US6) & 4.5mm (US7) 17″ generic circulars and 4mm (US7) DPNs

Works in Progress

Diagonal Crochet Blanket AKA Crazy / Ugly / Beautiful my project page
Various sock yarn scraps – see project page for a full list
Morning Mist by Annie Rowden pattern page, my project page
Knit Picks CotLin in Linen and Pomegranate
Early Autumn by Alana Dakos pattern page, my project page
Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 4 ply hand dyed by me using Greener Shades dyes
Goomy Socks my project page
Bergère de France Goomy 50 in Imprim Azur (purchased from Love Knitting here)

Spinning

Tiddly Bits 2 ply handspun my project page
Treadle Handspun Yarns on Etsy

Blather

Amelia Test Knit
Leonie Dawson’s Planners available here
Bullet Journalling here

Video Podcast Episode 21 – Flamin’ Birds

January 17, 2017January 23, 2017Leave a comment

Housekeeping

2017 Stash Down going on in the Ravelry board
Our sponsors for the MAL so far are Caroline of Clothesline Designs and Tamara of TamsCraftyKnits
Please contact me via Ravelry PM or at julieannec@mymuddlings.com if you’d like to sponsor a prize or donate towards prizes

Finished Objects

Amelia Beret Prototype #1 my project page
My own handspun from Hilltop Cloud Time Traveller Fibre in Illuminated Manuscript (merino, alpaca, silk and stellina)
134 yards
3.75mm & 4mm generic 16″ circular
Amelia Beret Prototype #2 my project page
136 yards
3.75mm & 4mm generic 16″ circular

Works in Progress

Diagonal Crochet Blanket AKA Crazy / Ugly / Beautiful my project page
Various sock yarn scraps – see project page for a full list
Duotone Cowl by Orange Flower Yarn pattern page, my project page
Voolenvine Yarns Smitten DK in Black Pearl and Jilted Rose

Spinning

Illuminated Manuscript 2 ply handspun my project page
200 yards of worsted weight
Tiddly Bits 2 ply handspun my project page
Treadle Handspun Yarns on Etsy
Sleeping Beauty spinning wheel
Mary Knox owns the website An identification guide to New Zealand Spinning Wheels and their makers here

Call for testers

I’m looking for 5 or so testers for my Amelia Beret pattern. Please see the thread in the Ravelry to see the details and how to apply.

My Muddlings

Muddling through life creatively

Tag: Spinning

Podcast Episode 52 – More Socks!

Podcast Episode 35 – Spin, Spin, Spinning!

Podcast Episode 33 – My First Jamberrys

Video Podcast Episode 30 – Nearly as Old as Me!

Video Podcast Episode 28 –

Video Podcast Episode 27 – Jumbled

Video Podcast Episode 26 – Flat as a Tack

Video Podcast Episode 23 – Blathering

Video Podcast Episode 22 – I’m Melting!

Video Podcast Episode 21 – Flamin’ Birds

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