Episode 51: All the New Things!

Here's Episode 51:




--------Show Notes--------
In the OR:
Daybreak Shawl in Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock (Brite's Rainbow Colorway) and Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway)
Will's Katamari Socks in Knit Picks Felici Self-Striping Sock (Afternoon Colorway)
Marilinda Socks in Madeline Tosh Sock (Cherry Colorway)
Adi's Baby Blanket #2 in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Antique Yellor Colorway)
Evenstar Shawl (not shown)

Admitting:
The Cookie A KAL starts on March 1st, come tell us what you're going to make. Be sure to tag your projects NNCookieKAL and post your photos in the thread when you finish!
The Monkey KAL is wrapping up. I'll draw for that next week when I record :-)
Will's Gimli Socks (hopefully) for the Yarnivore Podcast KAL (if she picks Gimli)
Claire Ellen is having a RAL/KAL for The Hobbit. Check out the thread for details.

Dialysis:
Finished spinning up the Rainbow Roving from Purlescence Fibers, got 122 yards of worsted, plus 13 yards of sport. Next up: Highland Handmades Pitch Pine Top in The Other You Colorway. Probably going to try for a long draw worsted weight.

Supply Room:
Knit Picks Stroll in Summer Blooms Tonal and Punky Hand-Painted
Reese's Pieces from Fibernymph Dyeworks (coming next week)
Perry the Platypus Sock Yarn from Nalani Yarns (coming next week)
Self-Striping Sock Yarn in the Peonies Colorway from Spinning Fates
Rainbow Fiber from Violet Linx

Continuing Education:
Long week, not sure if I'm a fan of our new Psych professor. Clinicals were....interesting.

In Other News:
Be sure to introduce yourself in the Ravelry group! Will and I went on a date yesterday, only to find out the restaurant we were planning on going to closed last week :-( Oh well.

Episode 50: Beauty is Only Skin-Deep

Here's Episode 50:




-------Show Notes-------
Discharged:
Laura's Cal Socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks (Bounce Base)
Elrond Sock Test Knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tonal (Blue Yonder Colorway)

In the OR:
Day Break in Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock (Brite's Rainbow Colorway) and Cascade Heritage Sock (True Black Colorway)
Yun's Marilinda Socks in madeline Tosh Sock (Cherry Colorway), which is getting restarted on US 1's instead of 2's
Adi's Baby Blanket #2 in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Antique Yellow Colorway)
Evenstar Shawl in Elegant Yarns Athena (Colorway 230)

Admitting:
Will's Katamari Socks in Knit Picks Felici Self-Striping (Afternoon Colorway)
The Monkey KAL is winding down, the Cookie A KAL starts March 1st.
May be participating in the LOTR KAL for Yarnivore, depending on which pattern is chosen.
Will's Gimli Socks in Cascade Heritage Sock (Christmas Red Colorway)
Courtney's Kai-Mei's in Knit Picks Stroll Tonal (Summer Blooms Colorway)
Punky Longjohns in Knit Picks Stroll Hand-Paints (Punky Colorway)

Dialysis:
Finished first third of the Rainbow Fiber; planning to fractal spin the rest.

Supply Room:
Clear Shoes for Showing off Hand-Knit Socks
Peonies Self-Striping Sock
Punky and Summer Blooms Sock Yarn
Rainbow Fiber from last Week

Continuing Education:
Not a whole lot. Test next week.

In Other News:
Check out The Fiberista Files for Heather's Rules of Leaving an iTunes Review. Remember that podcasters are people too, and some things you say can be extremely hurtful. Thank you Heather, Hillary, Penny, Becca, and Maya for your sweet words of kindness; I really needed them!

Episode 49: So Much Coming Up!

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---------Show Notes-------------
Discharged:
Monkey Socks in Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock (Venice Colorway) for the Monkey Sock KAL

In the OR:
Elrond Sock -- Test Knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tonal (Blue Yonder Colorway)
Laura's Cal Socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks (Custom Colorway)
Evenstar Shawl in Elegant Yarns Athena (Colorway 230)
Adi's Baby Blanket #2 in Lion Brand Pound of Love (not shown)

Admitting:
Yun's Marilinda Socks in Madeline Tosh Sock (Cherry Colorway)
Courtney's Kai-Meis in Knit Picks Stroll Tonal (Summer Blooms Colorway)
MoonieKnits Podcast

Dialysis:
Rainbow Fiber :-)

Supply Room:
Thank you to Vickie from Bird Leg Bags for the Longjohn Sock Pattern (and thanks to all of you who checked out her shop!)
Knitter's Book of Wool from my wonderful friend Charlotte (love it!!!)
Queen of Colors Fiber from my wonderful mom :-)
Perry the Platypus Sock Yarn (coming soon)

Continuing Education:
Lots of exams and stress last week, not so much this week. Had an awesome patient in clinical this week :-)

In Other News:
Nursery is set up, and Mom's coming to visit!!!

Episode 48: Semester of Babies

Here's Episode 48:




---------Show Notes----------
In the OR:
Laura's Cal Socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce Base (Blue/Gold Stripe)
Elrond Sock Test Knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tonal (Blue Yonder Colorway)
Adi's Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Pale Yellow Colorway)
Monkey Socks in Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock (Venice Colorway)

Discharged:
Springtime Striped Socks in Knit Picks Felici Self-Striping Sock (Mixed Berries Colorway)

Dialysis:
Rainbow Fiber (not shown)

Nurses Station:
Remember, it's not too late to join the Monkey KAL!
We'll be having a Cookie A KAL in March/April, so you can also knit the pattern then!
Be sure to join me at Festival of Alabama Fiber Arts on April 1st if you're in the area!

Supply Room:
Cute Sheepie Bag from Bird Leg Bags

Continuing Education:
First test, first week of clinical (OB). While I enjoy it, I don't think it's my calling.

In Other News:
Twins are probably coming at the end of the month! Looking forward to finally meeting them.