Sunday, March 25, 2012

Episode 55: Spring Break!

Here's Episode 55:



---------Show Notes----------
Discharged:
Kelsey's Perry the Platypus Socks in Nalani Yarns Yikes Stripes! (Perry the Platypus Colorway)
Monster Chunk #1 and Monster Chunk #2 in Cascade 220 for Knitabulls' MMM KAL

In the OR:
Will's Gimili Socks in Cascade Heritage Sock (Christmas Red Colorway) for Yarnivore's KAL
Daybreak Shawl in Highland Handemades Sugar Maple Sock (Brites Rainbow Colorway) and Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway) for KnitBytes' KAL
Adi's Monkey Socks in Knit Picks Stroll Handpaints (Tree Fort Colorway) for our Cookie A KAL and Moonie Knit's KAL
Evenstar Shawl (Not Shown)

Admitting:
Monsters (5!)
Peonies Socks

Dialysis:
Finished BFL Roving from Greenwood Fiberworks (Tribe Colorway): 232 yards of DK
Spinning Cotton Candy Knit Picks Bare in a worsted weight for monsters.

Supply Room:
Lots of Acrylic blend yarn from Strings and Strands in Atlanta
Rebecca Danger's The Big Book of Knitted Monsters

Continuing Education:
Spring Break! Not nearly enough time spent on school work, but that was entirely my own fault.

In Other News:
Alabama Fiber Festival is on Saturday! Find out more information HERE
Looking forward to Stitches South :-)
Got to spend time with the babies, my family, and see my baby brother play tennis in Atlanta. Not much time for relaxing though....

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Episode 54: Spring is Here!

Here's Episode 54:



---------Show Notes----------
In the OR:
Monkey Socks in KnitPicks Stroll Haindpaints (Tree Fort Colorway) for the Cookie A KAL
Perry the Platypus Socks in Nalani Yarns Yikes Stripes (Perry the Platypus Colorway)
Will's Gimli Socks in Cascade Heritage Sock (True Red Colorway)
Daybreak Shawl in Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock (Brites Rainbow Colorway) and Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway)
Evenstar Shawl (not shown)

In the Morgue:
Gollum Socks

Admitting:
Twin Monster Chunks in Cascade 220
Hooded Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Pastel Blue Colorway)

Supply Room:
Fiber from Greenwood Fiberworks
Needles from Grandma's Hand Knitting
Yarn, hook, and pushpins from Joann's

Continuing Education:
Psych clinicals were far more interesting than OB. Also, mini lesson on how IVs work.

In Other News:
There is a great article about my little brother, who I get to see next week. Also get to see mom :-)
The twins are doing wonderfully, and I love getting to see them grow.
No Susu yet; trying fun stuff this week to see if she comes home.
Trying to figure out transportation to Stitches South....we'll see.

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Episode 53: Hi, My Name is Cake

Here's Episode 53:




----------Show Notes--------------
Discharged:
Will's Katamari Socks in KnitPicks Felici Self-Striping Sock (Afternoon Colorway) (Not Shown, I couldn't get Will to stop wearing them!)

In the OR:
Daybreak Shawl in Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock (Brites Rainbow Colorway) and Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway)
Will's Gimili Socks in Cascade Heritage Sock (True Red Colorway)
Gollum Socks in Cascade Heritage Sock (Aqua Colorway)
Kelsey's Perry the Platypus Socks in Nalani Yarns Yikes Stripes (Perry the Platypus Colorway)
Evenstar Shawl (Not Shown)

Admitting:
Welcome Twins Monkey Socks in KnitPicks Stroll Handpainted (Tree Fort Colorway)
Rainbow Pride Spectra in Crystal Palace Mini Mochi (Intense Rainbow Colorway) and Cascade Heritage Sock (Chocolate Colorway)

Dialysis:
Took the Highland Handmades Wensleydale off the spindle. Will start the Greenwood Fiberworks BFL soon.

Supply Room:
Got the order from Jimmy Bean Wool, will definitely be ordering from them again. See admitting for details.
Ordered Shades of Magenta and Grapevine from Greenwood Fiberworks, plus Chiaogoo Needles.

Continuing Education:
Not a whole lot. Had my mind on other things.

In Other News:
Twins are here! Love them already
Lots of baby sitting, plus fun stories from my favorite 2 and 3 year olds.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

They're Here!!!

Meet Roberto Angel:



And Carlos Frank:



They (finally) came at 10:54 and 10:55 PM on Wednesday night after almost 24 hours of labor. Mom and babies are doing well. Love them already!

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Episode 52: Break Ins and PJs

Here's Episode 52:




----------Show Notes---------
Discharged:
Yun's Marilinda Socks in Madeline Tosh Sock (Cherry Colorway)

In the OR:
Daybreak Shawl in Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock (Brites Rainbow Colorway) and Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway)
Will's Katamari Socks in Knit Picks Felici Self-Striping Sock (Afternoon Colorway)
Evenstar Shawl (Not Shown)

In the Morgue:
Adi's Baby Blanket (Will re-try in April)

Admitting:
Kelsey's Perry the Platypus Socks in Nalani Yarns Yikes Stripes Self-Striping Sock (Perry the Platypus Colorway)
Gollum Socks in Cascade Heritage Sock (Aqua Colorway)
Will's Gimli Socks in Cascade Heritatage Sock (True Red Colorway)

Dialysis:
Highland Handmades Wensleydale (The Other You Colorway) - Spinning long draw, slow going.

Supply Room:
Reese's Pieces Yarn
Cascade Heritage Sock
Kollage Sock-A-Licious

Continuing Education:
Slow week, two tests, no class. Began Psych clinicals!

In Other News:
Susu's missing, twins are getting ready to come. And yes, I was in my PJs, I just forgot to mention it.
Thank you for the wonderful iTunes reviews!
Be sure to join us for the Cookie A KAL!