Episode 43: Last of the Year

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-------Show Notes-------
Discharged:
LOTR Socks - Gandalf Test Knit in Wooly Wonka Fibers Ceridwen Sock (Ganymede Colorway)
Swirl Scarf in Misti Alpaca Chunky (Black and White Colorway)
Sommer's Beret in Bernat Satin (Crimson Colorway)

In the OR:
Brittony's Stethoscope Cozy in ShibuiKnits Sock (Anime Colorway)
Will's House Socks in KnitPicks Stroll Handpainted (Tree Fort Colorway)

Admitting:
Daybreak in Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock (Brite's Rainbow Colorway) and Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway)
Evenstar Shawl in Elegant Yarn Athena (Colrway 203)
Kendall Scarf Test Knit
Marilinda Socks for Yun in Madeline Tosh Sock (Cherry Colorway)
Donny's Socks (pattern TBD)

Dialysis:
Teal Merino from Taos is finished (418 yards of heavy fingering)
Need to spin white KnitPicks Bare to ply with Cranberry Wool

Supply Room:
MNY Swap Package from javajennie

This Week: Will's Family
Rainbow Fiber (BIL)
Giant Purlescence Fibers (MIL)
Cookie A Books (DH)

Athena Lace Yarn (Colorway 203) for Evenstar
Cascade Heritage Sock (Zinnea Red Colorway)
Kollage Sock-A-Licious (Colorway 7814)

Thank you to Lisa (fibernymph) for Evenstar, Adrianna (MissScarlet) for Denature, javajennie (Jennie) for Daybreak and the swap package!


New Patients:
Jeanette93
jhottiescottie
pennywenny
Rainlover
Busyhappyknitter


Continuing Education:
None...school starts on the 9th. Need to order textbooks.

In Other News:
I want to know your New Year's Resolutions! Post them HERE
California was awesome! Here are some of the (few) photos I took in San Francisco:

Episode 42: End of the Semester!

Here's Episode 42:




--------Show Notes----------
Finished Objects:
I Heart Lace Shawl in Woolmeise 100% Superwash Merino (We're different Colorway)
Swirl Scarf in Misti Alpaca Chunky (Colorway 470)

On the Needles:
Michael's Who Hat in Vanna's Choice (Grey Colorway)
Gandalf's Sock - Test Knit in Wooly Wonka Fibers Ceridwen Sock (Ganymede Colorway)

Coming Up:
Sommer's Beret in Bernat Satin (Crimson Colorway)
Will's Christmas Socks in KnitPicks Stroll Handpainted (Tree Fort Colorway)
Brittony's Stethoscope Cozy in ShibuiKnits Sock (Colorway 3602)

Thank Yous:
Thank you strickland66 for the Pamuya pattern and to tammknits for the Sarnia pattern!
Also, thank you Hilary (hippiepenguin) for the lovely fiber! Be sure to check out her podcast (see the side bar)

Nursing School:
Finals are over, so I've finished Semester 1 of nursing school with a 4.0!

In Other News:
Don't watch Paranormal Activity 3 if you need to get a good night's sleep. Heading home to California tomorrow!

Episode 41: Finals Week

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-------Show Notes---------
Finished Objects:
Rachel's Christmas Hat in Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton (Mocha Colorway)
Michael's LSU Hat in Vanna's Choice (Purple and Gold Colorways)
Swap Hat in Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton (Pistachio Colorway)
It's A Breeze (Test Knit) in Paton's Classic Wool (Wedgewood Colorway)

On the Needles:
Gandalf's Sock (Test Knit) in Wooly Wonka Fibers Ceridwen Sock (Ganymede Colorway)
I Heart Lace Shawl in Wollmeise 100% Superwash (We're Different Colorway)

Nursing School:
Finals week....is two and half weeks long. Please make it stop. Everything is going fine, and I'm expecting a 4.0 GPA. Yay :-)

In Other News:
Thank you strickland66 for the beautiful Pamuya pattern! I can't wait to knit it :-)
My mom now understand emoticons. Watch out Facebook.

Episode 40: Twins!

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------Show Notes----------
Finished Objects:
12 Days of Christmas Tree Skirt
Auburn Chevron Scarf in Fiesta Baby Boom Campus Knits (Auburn Colorway)
Christion's Grandmas' Socks #2 in KnitPicks Felici Self-Striping Sock (Cochineal Colorway)

On the Needles:
Rachel's Christmas Hat in Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton Yarn (Mocha Colorway)
I Heart Lace Shawl in Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash (We're Different Colorway)
Michael's LSU Hat (with optional beard) in Vanna's Choice (Purple and Gold Colorways)

Coming Up:
Will's Socks
Organic Cotton Hat #2
Jeweled Cowl

Nursing School:
Finals "Week" starts tomorrow! Hopefully you're not just here for the nursing school stuff, because otherwise you're going to be sorely disappointed until January.

In Other News:
Our godchild is actually a godchildren! Looking forward to the twins, but that will push up Adi's due date by a few weeks, giving us all even less time to prepare!

Episode 39: Happy Thanksgiving!

Here's Episode 39:


-------Show Notes----------
On the Needles:
Auburn Chevron Scarf in Fiesta Baby Boom Campus Knits (Auburn Colorway)
Christion's Grandma's Socks #2 in KnitPicks Felici Self-Striping Sock (Cochineal Colorway)

Spinning:
Turquoise Merino fiber from Taos

Nursing School:
The worst is over! All downhill from here, with only finals left.

In Other News:
Yuki and Susu make guest appearances. $7 webcam fails miserably, so I taped my old webcam to the computer. I NEED to finish the tree skirt!

Episode 38: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

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-------Show Notes-------
Finished Objects:
Rainbow Convertible Mitts in Malabrigo Rios (Arco Iris Colorway)
Christion's Grandma's Socks #1 in Knit Picks Felici Self-Striping Sock (Tyrian Purple Colorway)

On the Needles:
Christion's Grandma's Socks #2 in Knit Picks Felici Self-Striping Sock (Cochineal Colorway)
I Heart Lace Shawl in Wollmeise 100% Merino (We're Different Colorway)

Coming Up:
Will's House Socks in Knit Picks Stroll Handpainted (Tree Fort Colorway)
Michael's Who Hat in Vanna's Choice (Charcoal Grey Colorway)
Swirl Scarf in Misti Alpaca Chunky
Auburn Ruffle Scarf in Fiesta Baby Boom Campus Knits (Auburn Colorway)

Nursing School:
This is the last big push before the end of the semester. 5 more days....

In Other News:
Michael will be learning how to add things to my queue on Ravelry. I'll let you guys know when that happens.  I may have him tag the items with his name.
Please voice your opinion and share your "wish list" yarn HERE
Here are some of the photos from our Veteran's Day Parade:

Episode 37: The LONG One

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------Show Notes--------
On the Needles:
I Heart Lace Shawl in Wollmeise (We're Different Colorway)
Christion's Grandma's Socks Pair #1 in KnitPicks Felici Sock (Tyrian Purple Colorway)
Faux Noro Scarf in Lion Brand Amazing (Aurora and Glacier Bay Colorways)
Christmas Tree Skirt
Manly Mitts in Madeline Tosh Vintage (Jade Colorway)

Finished Objects:
TwistyGoo Hat in Madeline Tosh Vintage (Jade Colorway)

Books:
Knitting For Good
Sock Innovation
Socks From the Toe Up

Stash Enhancement:
All of the yarn. Seriously.

Nursing School:
The next two weeks are going to be crazy, but then I'm basically done. Also, I got to go into surgery on Thursday :-D

Episode 36: Halloween is Here!

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---------Show Notes---------
Finished Objects:
Wedding Terpsichore in Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock (Mrs. Warriner Colorway)

On the Needles:
I Heart Mom Shawl in Wollmeise 100% merino (We're Different Colorway)
Christion's Grandma's Socks in KnitPicks Felici Sock Self Stripe (Tyrian Purple Colorway)

Stash Enhancement:
Madeline Tosh Tosh Vintage in the Jade Colorway
Misti Alpaca Chunky (Black and White Twist, no colorway name)
Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Roving in the Aurora Heather Colorway

Accidents:
I got someone else's yarn from TLE. I'm not happy about this.

Nursing School:
Wonderful comments from my instructors, rocked my simulation, and sprayed my instructor in the face with saline during my Validation. Oops.

In Other News:
Yes, I'm dressed up like Vampire Ke$ha. Don't judge me. We've been watching bunches of bad horror movies :-D
You should post your Halloween photos on the Ravelry Board

Episode 35: So Much Work To Do!

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---------Show Notes-------------
Finished Objects:
Hailey's Hat in Vanna's Choice (Black Colorway)

On the Needles:
Christion's Grandmother's Socks #1 in KnitPicks Felici Self-Striping (Tyrian Purple Colorway)
Terpsichore Shawl in Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock (Mrs. Warriner Colorway)

Stash Enhancement:
All of my goodies from the PPC, including my lovely WM.
Sock yarn for Christion's Grandmothers' Socks

Nursing School:
I have SO MUCH WORK! Many tests, projects, quizzes, and validations. Needless to say, I may not be getting much knitting time in the near future.

In Other News:
The weather is finally getting cooler and I love it!

Episode 34: Back From Vacation

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----------Show Notes---------
Finished Objects:
Happy Socks in Studio June SuperCash Sock (Sunshine and Rainbows Colorway)
Painted Desert Scarves in Misti Alpaca Hand Paint Chunky (Havasu Colorway)
Carey's Hat in Impeccable Loops and Threads Worsted (Fresh Lilac Colorway)
Bella's Mittens in Patons Classic Wool (Mercury Colorway)

On the Needles:
Terpsichore Shawl in Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock Yarn (Mrs. Warriner Colorway)
Hailey's Hat in Vanna's Choice (Black Colorway)

Spinning:
Colonial Wool (2 oz) in unknown burgundy color, worsted weight
KnitPicks Bare (100g), fingering weight

Stash Enhancement:
Roving from Serenity Stitches in the Chocolate Covered Cherries Colorway
Ceridwen Sock from Wooly Wonka Fibers in the Ganymede Colorway
Turquoise Merino Braid from Strandavarious

Nursing School:
Tests, validations, and more tests. Hopefully after next Friday, I get a bit of a break.

In Other News:
USPS has my PPC and KnitPicks packages held hostage. I want them.

Episode 33: Lots of Work

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-----------Show Notes---------------
On the Needles:
Kayla's Hat in Vanna's Choice (Sapphire Colorway)
12 Days of Christmas Tree Skirt

Finished Objects:
Jordan's Hat in Patons Classic Wool (Jade Heather Colorway)

Coming Soon:
Bella's Mittens
Carey's Hat
Brittony's Stethoscope Cozy
Jeweled Cowl
Christion's Mittens

Stash Enhancement:
Malabrigo Lace in Saphire Green
ShiBui Knits Sock in Anime

Nursing School:
LOADS of work and a rather unusual patient make for interesting stories.

Stuff I forgot:
Thank you SO much to everyone who voted in the PPC; I won Super Knitter! Congrats to Diane for winning the Grand Prize!

Episode 32: Good Week

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-------Show Notes------------
On the Needles:
Happy Socks in Studio June Supercash Sock (Rainbows and Sunshine Colorway)
Jordan's Hat in Paton's Classic Wool (Jade Heather Colorway)

Finished Objects:
Courtney's Meret in Lion Brand Amazing (Joshua Tree Colorway)

On the Spindle:
Knit Picks Bare Wool of the Andies Roving (fingering weight)

Plurk Podcaster Challenge:
GO VOTE!!!!!

Stash Enhancement:
Terpsichore Shawl from DomestiKated Darling
Burgundy Fiber from DomestiKated Darling
Self-dyed Cotton Candy Wool

Future Projects:
Kayla's Hat in Vanna's Choice (Sapphire Colorway)
Terpsichore Shawl in my wedding yarn from Highland Handmades (Mrs. Warriner Colorway) to KAL with Wolfe Farms
Spinning my self-dyed fiber and fiber from Katie

In Other News:
I passed my first Foundations exam and my Medication Administration Validation with flying colors! Wahoo! I also (finally!) got our marriage license, so I am now officially Mrs. Warriner everywhere that matters (SSA, DMV, etc.). Also, free couch and winning stuff. :-)

Episode 31: My Special Guest!

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-----Show Notes----------
Finished Objects:
Trenza Mitts for Becca of the KnitBytes Podcast in Vanna's Choice (Sapphire Colorway)
Scathach's Hat for Katie of the Knittin' On The Fly Podcast in Vanna's Choice (Kelly Green Colorway)
Hermione's Fingerless Gloves for Elle of the Miss Elle Knits Podcast in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Heather Grey Colorway)
Hermione's Slouchy Hat for my podcast in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Heather Grey Colorway)

Plurk Podcaster Challenge:
GO VOTE!!! GO VOTE!!!

Stash Enhancement:
Lion Brand Amazing in the Joshua Tree Colorway
Koigu Painter's Pallette Premium Merino in Colorway 104

In Other News:
Nursing school is awesome, and my special guest talks about what he does on a day to day basis :-)

Episode 30: FOs and Stash Enhancement

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-------Show Notes---------
On the Needles:
Hermione's Slouchy Hat in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Heather Grey Colorway); the KAL can be found HERE
Hermione's Fingerless Gloves for the Miss Elle Knits Podcast in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Heather Grey Colorway)
Cabled Cowl for Yarnivore Podcast in Lion Brand Jiffy (Wine Colorway)

Finished Objects:
Cabled Chapeau for the Addicted to Yarn Podcast in Impeccable Loops and Threads (Burgundy Colorway)
Sulka Scarflette for the DomestiKated Darling Podcast in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky (Eggplant Colorway)
Plurk Podcaster Challenge Hat in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Heather Grey Colorway)
Camp Loopy Shawl in Baruffa Cashwool (Red Colorway)

Stash Enhancement:
Camp Loopy Wollmeise in Magnolie dark Colorway
Studio June Super Cash Sock in Sunshine and Rainbows Colorway
Cascade Heritage Sock in Real Black

Nursing School:
Slow week in the lab, doing medication administration (see pictures below)

In Other News:
VOTE for me for the Super Podcaster Award starting September 27th!!!!

Nursing School Pictures:

Episode 29: First Week of Clinicals

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------Show Notes-------
On the Needles:
Camp Loopy Shawl in Baruffa Cashwool (Red Colorway)
Plurk Podcaster Challenge Hat in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Heather Grey Colorway)
Plurk Podcaster Challenge Scarflette for Domestikated Darling's KAL

Nursing School:
First Week of Clinicals, having lots of fun and learning tons.

Etsy Shop:
Stich markers are up in the shop!

In Other News:
First DAR meeting of the year, looking forward to it.

Episode 28: Cast-on Fever

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 -------Show Notes---------
On the Needles:
Camp Loopy Shawl of Death
Hermione's Cable and Eyelet Hat for my PPC KAL
Hermione's Fingerless Gloves for Miss Elle Knits' KAL

Coming Soon:
Cabled Chapeau for Addicted to Yarn's KAL
Sulka Scarflette for DomestiKated Darling's KAL
I am also hoping to cast on for Knittin On The Fly and KnitBytes, but we'll see how time allows.

Nursing School:
Clinical Orientation + Skills Blitz + Patho Exam = a tired Kate

In Other News:
Becky from Addicted to Yarn came to visit with her daughter Jael, and we LOVED having them here. She also brought us some cool goodies :-D
Will is planning on growing a beard for an online contest...we'll see how this goes.

Mini-Episode: Reveal and a Question

Here's the big reveal!


-------Show Notes----------
Big Reveal:
My pattern for the Plurk Podcaster Challenge is Hermione's Cable and Eyelet Hat, and I really hope that you'll KAL with me! You can check out my project here.

You will need:

150-200 yards of worsted weight yarn
Size 5 DPNs or circulars
Cable Needle

The Question:

My Camp Loopy Shawl: should it have a giant border, or an eyelet section in between two stockinette sections? I'll let you decide.

Also, Susu is incredibly needy whenever I'm at the computer, and I'm starting to remember why I used to lock the door when I recorded. Sorry if anyone was highly annoyed by her antics.

Episode 27: The Best Is Yet To Come

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-------Show Notes--------------
On the Needles:
Camp Loopy Shawl in Baruffa Cashwool (Red Colorway)

Plurk Podcaster Challenge:
You will be able to see everyone's patterns here on September 2nd. For more on the details, check the Ravelry Group.
For my KAL, you will need 100-150 yarns of worsted weight yarn (I'm using Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted in the Heather Gray Colorway) and a set of US 5 DPNs or circulars.
I'll also be participating in as many other podcaster's KALs as possible, and you should too!

New Stuff:
Wedding Yarn from Heather at HighlandHandmades
Yarn and supplies for the  (see above)

Nursing School:
First full week is done! Passed my Validation with flying colors, and next week I'll be doing my hospital Orientation. Can't wait :-)

In Other News:
Scream 4 is awesome, and you should totally watch it.

Episode 26: To Rip or Not To Rip?

Here's Episode 26:



-----------Show Notes------------
Finished Objects:
Stethoscope Cozy in ShiBui Knits Sock (Zinneas Colorway)

On the Needles:
Camp Loopy Shawl in Baruffa Cashwool (Red Colorway)

Stash Enhancement:
Beads for the Camp Loopy Shawl, plus 75 1/4 inch buttons that I have NO idea what to do with.

In Other News:
Trying to decide whether to rip out the shawl and just do miles and miles of stockinette to use up all the required yardage. (UPDATE: Decided to frog it. Found a simple stockinette shawl with a pretty lace/bead border. Starting on it now.)
Nursing school is awesome, and I'm loving every minute of it. First Validation on Friday.

Episode 25: Nursing School Has Begun!

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--------Show Notes----------
On the Needles:
Camp Loopy Shawl in Baruffa Cashwool (Red Colorway)
Stethoscope Cozy in ShiBuiKnits Sock (Zinneas Colorway)

Upcoming:
Plurk Podcaster Challenge - I should get my pattern next week; I'll be asking you for yarn choices.
Special Guests - Not telling who they are, but it should line up with the PPC

In Other News:
Nursing school has started, and everything is still kind of crazy. Working on getting my schedule ironed out. This week, we're taking vitals in skills lab, and I'm working on getting all my stuff together. Loving every minute of it though.

Episode 24: Long-Winded

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-------Show Notes---------
On the Needles:
Baby Tree of Life Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Antique White Colorway)
Super Awesome Socks in KnitPicks Felici Self-Striping Yarn (Rainbow Colorway)
Stethoscope Cozy in ShibuiKnits Sock (Zinneas Colorway)
12 Days of Christmas Tree Skirt

Finished Objects:
Sweet Alyssum Shawl in Malabrigo Lace (Emerald Blue Colorway)
Lace Ribbon Slouch Hat in Lion Brand Cotton-Ease (Berry Colorway)
Wedding Scrapbook!

New Stuff:
Baruffa Cashwool for Camp Loopy Project 3
ChiaoGoo Red Lace Circular Needles are AMAZING, and you should try them. Seriously.
Yarn and Gift Certificate for Highland Handmades from Katie and Mary (love you two!)
You should check out Katie's Mother Bear Knit-A-Long, she has two free patterns that you can win!

In Other News:
Nursing School starts on Monday! I got my uniform and everything all set, and I can't wait.

Here is the prank war I was talking about:

If you read just the first letters, it spells out "HARVEY MUDD ROCKS, BOO CALTECH"

Here's the first one:

After Harvey Mudd, it spells the acronym WIBSTR, which stands for "West is Best, Screw the Rest". It's the slogan for one of our dorms (West Dorm, believe it or not).

I love the utter nerdiness of my alma mater :-)

Episode 23: Back to Sunshine

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----------Show Notes--------------
On the Needles:
Pink Slouchy Lace Ribbon Hat in Lion Brand Cotton-Ease (Berry Colorway)
Baby's Day Out Ensemble in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Turquoise Colorway)
12 Days of Christmas Tree Skirt

Finished Objects:
Camp Loopy Socks in Cascade Heritage Sock (Como Blue Colorway)

In Other News:
Feeling much better now that I got all the bad vibes out of my system. Excited for classes to start in 8 days! Talked about my Nursing Skills DVDs, and really just can't wait to start learning.
I am hosting a KAL for the Mother Bear Project as part of the Plurk Podcaster Challenge, be sure to join! Speaking of which, are you a member of the Ravelry Group yet? You should be!

Episode 22: Moving to iTunes!

Here's Episode 22 (Plus a short addition of things I forgot):

Thanks for watching!

------Show Notes----------
On the Needles:
Camp Loopy Socks in Cascade Heritage Sock (Como Blue Colorway)
Stethoscope Cozy in Shibui Knits Sock (Zinneas or 51305 Colorway)

Finished Objects:
Monogramed Tea Towels

In other News:
I'm moving the videos over to http://blip.tv/noteableneedlework/ so that I can put them on iTunes. I'll figure out if I can get past videos up too.
Financial Aid sucks, but I'm not thinking about it any more.
I start classes in a week and a half!
We now have a Ravelry Group! I'm working on getting a button for it on the blog.

Professional Photos are Here!

Here are more photos!

Me and my little brother

Our college roommates!

Will, my sister-in-law, and I

Will and his dad

Will and his little brother

My veil!

Our (entire!) combined family

My three brothers (plus Grandpa)

Sister-in-law, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law's mom (long story)

Grandparents plus great-aunt

My DAR chapter is Lily of the Cahaba, which makes me a Lily, so I HAD to get this picture

Our friends from college

Brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephew

College friends (Mike, on the left, is the one who gave us the Star Trek DVDs. He is uncharacteristically without his Enterprise hat)

My best friend from high school, who took (almost) all of these amazing pictures!