Episode 119: You Say It's Your Birthday

Here's Episode 119:

---------------Show Notes-----------------
Discharged:
Clair de Lune Shawl in Unwind Yarn Company Superwash Merino Sock (Cerulean Colorway) and Twinkle Sock (True Gold Colorway)
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Seaspray Colorway)

In the OR:
Graham Hat in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Forest Heather Colorway)
Herringbone Socks in Miss Babs Yummy Sock (Berlin Colorway)
Springtime Happy Dance Socks in Knitterly Things Vesper Sock Yarn (Springtime Happy Dance Colorway)
Mom's Old Town Sweater in Brava Sport (Solstice Heather Colorway) (Not Shown)

Admitting:
La Vie du Bois Socks in Highland Handmades Sugar Maple Sock (Clementine Colorway)
Dark and Stormy Sweater in KnitPicks Brava Worsted (Cobblestone Heather Colorway)
Chateau Shrug in KnitPicks Brava Bulky (Cream Colorway)

Supply Room:
Doctor Who Stitch Markers from Cofanetto
KnitPicks Brava Bulky (Cream) and Brava Worsted (Cobblestone Heather)
Fitbit Flex! Find me on the Fitbit app: noteableneedlework at gmail.com or noteableneedle or Kate

Sutures:
New fabric for the shop! Bags will be coming soon.

Continuing Education:
I got into Emory's WOCN program! Already started my coursework and have a year to finish everything (although at this rate, it'll be faster than that)

Episode 118: Tour de Fleece

Here's Episode 118:

Episode 118

--------------Show Notes---------------
Discharged:
Michael's Reese's Pieces Socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks Amble (Reese's Pieces Colorway)
Eagle Bay Hat in Lion Brand Hometown USA (San Diego Navy Colorway)

In the OR:
Clare de Lune Shawl in Unwind Yarn Company Twinkle Sock (Pure Gold Colorway) and Weekend Sock (Cerulean Colorway)
Katniss Socks in Kollage Sock-a-licious
Beckenham Scarf in Knit Picks Swish Worsted (Marble Heather Colorway)
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Seaspray Colorway)
Mom's Old Town (not shown)

Dialysis:
Tour de Fleece is underway! Having lots of fun with the fibers I've chosen, including this one. Nothing done yet, but we're getting close.

Sutures:
Lots of bags and blankets up in the shop. Come check them out!
Sweater/Blanket bags are available by custom order, let me know if you're interested. Lots of geeky fabrics are coming my way, so be on the lookout!

Continuing Education:
I submitted my application to Emory! Not sure when I'll hear, but hopefully it should be pretty soon.

In Other News:
Loving the switch to night Baylor :-)

Episode 117: Lots of Jump Cuts

Here's Episode 117 (sorry about the video...trying to work out the kinks):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9JY1dDbpKw

------------Show Notes-------------
Discharged:
Henslowe Shawl in Madeline Tosh tosh merino light (Tart Colorway)
Crohn's Starshower Cowl in Fibernymph Dyeworks Heavenly (The Sun Will Shine Again Colorway)

In the OR:
Reese's Pieces Socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks Amble (Reese's Pieces Colorway)
Mom's Old Town Sweater in Knit Picks Brava Sport (Solstice Heather Colorway)

Admitting:
Claire de Lune Shawl in Unwing Yarn Company Twinkle Sock (Pure Gold Colorway) and Su[erwash Merino Sock (Cerulean Colorway)
Katniss Socks in Kollage Yarns Sock-a-Licious

Dialysis:
Finished spinning the singles of my Vampire Kisses Gradient. Hoping to ply that up before the next recording.
Picked my braids for Tdf: Highland Handmades, Cheviot, and Unwind Yarn Comany

In Other News:
Working out the kinks in recording. We have a new kitty, Salem (the momma cat) whose kittens got dropped off at the Humane Society. They got a call a few hours later asking about black kittens, so hopefully some of them already have forever homes!
I also found out that I'm going to Cali for my birthday present....yay!

Episode 116: Shortie

Here's Episode 116:

---------------Show Notes------------------
In the OR:
Henslowe in Madeline Tosh merino light (Tart Colorway)
Crohn's Startshower Cowl in Fibernymph Dyeworks Heavenly (The Sun Will Shine Again Colorway)
Michael's Reese's Pieces Socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks Amble (Reese's Pieces Colorway)
Mom's Old Town Sweater in Knit Picks Brava Sport (Solstice Heather Colorway)

Supply Room:
Prize yarn from WWKIP Day, plus Dream in Color Smooshy and Madeline Tosh Unicorn Tail

In Other News:
Two weeks left on day shift! Looking forward to going to Mississippi for a few days to visit an old friend.

New bags are up in the shop, please check them out!

I really want a FitBit Flex....just saying. The pedometer on my phone keeps wearing the battery out.

Episode 115: I'm Back!

Here's Episode 115:

---------------Show Notes----------------
Discharged:
Radiance Shawl in Madeline Tosh tosh lace (Cathedral Colorway)
TGV in Knit Picks Chroma Worsted (Watercolors Colorway)
Basic Ribbed Socks in Collinette Jitterbug (Rose Garden Colorway)

In the OR:
Henslowe in Madeline Tosh tosh merino light (Tart OOAK Colorway)
Hue Shift Afghan in Knit Picks Brava (Hue Shift Afghan Kit in the Rainbow Colorway)
Reese's Pieces Socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks Amble (Reese's Pieces Colorway)
Mom's Old Town Sweater in Knit Picks Brava Sport (Solstice Heather Colorway)

Admitting:
Anything in my Rav projects with the tag Holiday2014

Dialysis:
Vampire Kisses
SassyPants Faulkland

Sutures:
Sherlock Cross-Stitch
I've been making project bags and posting them on my Etsy shop, feel free to check them out! I'll try and show new bags when I make them on the podcast.

Supply Room:

At the Nurse's Station:
Switching to Baylor nights, taking on new responsibilities at work, and loving my job.

Continuing Education:
Applying to Emory next month!

Medical Updates:
Surgery was unexpected but went well, had my six month check up and everything is perfect. Also had some dental surgery that's still healing. Been going through some head stuff, but that's looking better.

In Other News:
It's been a while since I recorded, but I think I've covered the high points of what's been going on in the last few months. Looking forward to Knittin' in the Mitten!

Ch-ch-changes

Hello!

It's been a while since I posted anything....but quite a bit has been going on. As some of you know, I had unexpected surgery recently. I have been recovering quite well, and am feeling far better than I did before the surgery. It seems that colons are over-rated ;-)

I am planning to continue blogging, although I'm unsure whether I will be podcasting in the future. The blog will (hopefully) be updated at least once a week, and I'll have decent pictures here (one of my New Year's resolutions is to take proper pictures with a real camera for all my projects). I'll be updating on all my projects, not just the knitting. Starting New Year's Day, I'll be posting in this format. There will also be more cooking content to my posts: one of my Christmas presents will be getting quite a workout once it arrives next week!

Hope you all have had a wonderful holiday season, and have a great remainder of 2013.

Episode 114: Spinning Mojo!

Here's Episode 114:





-------------Show Notes---------------
In the OR:
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Sky Blue Colorway)
Elves Were In The Eggnogg Socks in Fibernymph Dyeworks Bedazzled (Elves Were In The Eggnogg Colorway)

Dialysis:
Hot Time Summer In The City
Tropic of Cancer
Mad Dancing Faeries

Supply Room:
Yarn Swift plus other Knit Picks Goodies

Continuing Education:
I may be working on my Master's starting next summer.....stay tuned.

In Other News:
Apartment/House hunting is.....interesting.

Episode 113: Shortie

Here's Episode 113:


-----------------Show Notes----------------------
Discharged:
Spooky Socks in Knit Picks Felici Sock (Spooky Colorway)

In the OR:
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Sky Blue Colorway)
Samwise Socks in Miss Babs Yummy Sock (Dark Blue Teal Colorway)

Admitting:
The Elves Were In The Eggnogg Socks

Supply Room:
A couple things are coming my way, including a yarn swift!

Continuing Education:
Still loving the job. Love my patients. Finished comps this week, now for a few long stretches off. Looking forward to finding out my new schedule.

Medical News:
Not much. GI stuff has calmed down, only thing left are the joints....compression stockings help, but only when my wrist is strong enough to put them on.

In Other News:
Will has started classes and is loving it, we have fish babies, and are on the hunt for a new apartment.

Episode 112: Short Week

Here's Episode 112:

---------------Show Notes--------------
Discharged:
Snuggly Monster Blankie Friend (Girl) in Berroco Comfort Chunky (Primary Red and Rosebud Colorways)

In the OR:
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)
Spooky Socks in Knit Picks Felici (Spooky Colorway)
Bigger on the Inside Shawl in Knit Picks Stroll Glimmer (Jay Colorway)
Bedford Sweater (not shown)

Admitting:
Samwise Socks (No, for real this time)

Continuing Education:
I love my job <3

Medical News:
A messed up batch of Humira was what caused the last flare. New batch is here with proper shipping, and I'm already feeling like myself again. Still dealing with joint pain, but should be back to spinning soon.

In Other News:
SAFF is up in the air right now. Waiting on my new schedule to (finally) come out :-/
If you're in the SoCal area and a baseball fan, be sure to go to the Dodgers vs. Giants game on Sept. 15th! Proceeds from the tickets go to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America!

Episode 111: Good Week

Here's Episode 111:

-----------------Show Notes------------------
In the OR:
Spooky Socks in Knit Picks Felici (Spooky Colorway)
Bigger on the Inside Shawl in Knit Picks Stroll Glimmer (Jay Colorway)
Bedford Sweater in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Seaspray Colorway)
Snuggly Monster Blanket Friend (Girl) in Berroco Comfort Chunky (Rosebud and Primary Red Colorways)
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)

Supply Room:
Knit Picks Stroll Tonal and Felici

Medical News:
Band-aid treatment working very well. Finally feeling like myself again. Probably starting additional treatment soon.

Continuing Education:
I love my job, and my coworkers :-)

In Other News:
Drawing for the Crohn's KAL (finally!)
Looking forward to SAFF!

Episode 110: Back from Hiatus!

Here's Episode 110:

------------Show Notes--------------
Discharged:
Sir Knight Helmet in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Oxford Grey Colorway)
Peonies Socks in Spinning Fates Megara (Peonies Colorway)
Merry Socks in Miss Babs Windsor Sock (Impatiens Colorway)

In the OR:
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)
Hitchhiker in Knitty and Color Handspun (Ultrabright at Night Colorway)
Bigger on the Inside in Knit Picks Stroll Glimmer (Jay Colorway)
Spooky Socks in Knit Picks Felici (Spook Colorway)
Clapotis in Malabrigo Lace (Nostalgia Colorway)

Admitting:
Snuggly Monster Blanket Friend (Boy)
Snuggly Monster Blanket Friend (Girl)
Samwise Socks

Dialysis:
Nothing. Between the wrist and the ankles, nothing's getting spun.

Supply Room:
Addi Sock Rockets
Hiya-Hiya Interchangables
Berocco Comfort Chunky

Health News:
Flares suck. Especially when it's because your medication gets mishandled. That's kinda where I've been for the past few weeks....
On a happier note, we have an appointment with the high-risk OB-GYN next month. Already filling out homework and everything.

In Other News:
Work is awesome, even if I had to miss a week because of health stuff.
Yeah....mostly health stuff in the past few weeks. Not a whole lot of other stuff.

Episode 109: Happy Birthday!

Here's Episode 109:

------------Show Notes-------------
In the OR:
Merry Socks (Not Shown)
Camp Loopy Clapotis in Malabrigo Lace (Nostalgia Colorway)
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)
Sir Knight Helmet in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted (Oxford Grey Colorway)

Supply Room:
Viso Yarn (The Wild One Colorway) from Desert Vista Dyeworks
Pitch Pine Top (Old Appliances Colorway) from Highland Handmades
Undyed Merino and Hand-dyed BFL Roving (Aurora Borealis Colorway) from Unwind Yarn Company
Adorable Dalek Bag from Tangerine Designs

Dialysis:
I am a Tour de Fleece fail. That is all.

Medical News:
Done with the first week of Orientation, just one more week, then I get normal(ish) hours. This 5 days-a-week thing is killing me.

In Other News:
SSK was AMAZING. This whole weekend has been fantastic; thank you so much to everyone for the birthday wishes!
There's still another week to participate in the Crohn's KAL
Rainbow TGV KAL?

Episode 108: Rambling

Here's Episode 108:

--------------Show Notes----------------
Discharged:
Not All Purple Newborn Hats in Bernat Baby Jacquards Florals (Petunia and Orange Blossom Colorways)
Basic Baby Hat in Sensations Cuddle and Cuddle Muffin (Turquoise and Blue/White/Gray Colorway)

In the OR:
Camp Loopy Clapotis in Malabrigo Lace (Nostalgia Colorway)
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)
Merry Socks in Miss Babs Windsor Sock (Impatiens Colorway) (Not Shown)

Admitting:
Bigger on the Inside Shawl
Sir Knight Helmet
TGV (High Speed Knitting)

Dialysis:
Tour de Fleece Fail....stupid ankle.
Loop Bump (Tropic of Cancer Colorway)

Supply Room:
Knit Picks Order
Chef's Tools Large Pouch Bag from GirlCaveBags

Medical News:
Yeah...I didn't tweak my ankle. Crohn's decided to mess with me some more. Oh well, at least we know the cause now.
Every time I think I couldn't love Will more, he manages to do or say something to make it even better. He seriously couldn't be a better husband if he wanted to.

In Other News:
Nashville next week! So excited and so loved by everyone who has already sent me birthday wishes.
The Crohn's KAL is still going on until the end of July! Enter anything you knit, spin, or crochet that's at least 50% blue!
Pacific Rim was amazing and you should see it. Really.

Episode 107: Employed!

Here's Episode 107:




-------------Show Notes--------------
Discharged:
Queen of Pentacles Shawl (Sample Knit) in CJKopec Creations Integrity (Magenta and Espresso Colorways)

In the OR:
Merry Socks in Miss Babs Windsor Sock (Impatiens Colorway)
Camp Loopy Clapotis in Malabrigo Lace (Nostalgia Colorway)
Sky Blue Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Baby Blue Colorway)

Admitting:
Samwise Socks
Not All Purple Newborn Hats
Sir Knight Helmet

Dialysis:
Finished Singles of Hot Time Summer in the City
Zion is coming along, I only hope my skein turns out as gorgeous as DramaticKnits' did :-)
Tour de Fleece Goals:
Knitty and Color Alpaca/Silk (first non-wool on the wheel)
Three Feet of Sheep (First 8 ounce braid/batt/thing of fiber)
Loop Batt (First Loop Batt)

Supply Room:
Lots and lots of acrylic from a friend's mom's stash
Adorable Rainbow Sheep Bag from Bird Leg Bags

Nurse's Station:
I have a job! I interviewed on Monday afternoon and got called with the job offer on Tuesday morning :-)
This week has been full of paperwork, physicals, and the like. I start Orientation on the 15th and couldn't be more excited to be on the GI/Liver Transplant unit.

In Other News:
Why is it grey and rainy in July?
We'll be at the SSK Open Market in Nashville in two weeks! So excited for the anniversary/birthday trip :-) Let me know if you want to meet up for lunch/dinner on Saturday or even breakfast on Sunday (my birthday!)
The Crohn's KAL is still going on until the end of July. Post anything you knit, spin, or crochet that is at least 50% blue!
Given the current situation with Blip, I'll be transferring my videos over to the Youtube Channel; feel free to subscribe now, or wait until I finish uploading past episodes. I'll keep posting to Blip until they kick me off.

Episode 106: Camera Issues

Here's Episode 106:


-------------Show Notes----------------
In the OR:
Queen of Pentacles Sample Knit in CJ Kopec Creations Integrity (Espresso and Magenta Colorways)
Monster Mobile (Not Shown)
Merry Socks in Miss Babs Windsor Sock (Impatiens Colorway)

Admitting:
Camp Loopy Clapotis
Samwise Socks

Dialysis:
Highland Handmades Polwarth Top (Cherry Blossom Colorway) - 308 yards of 2-ply fingering weight
Tour de Fleece starts Saturday! Planning to spin for Team Schacht and Team Knit Me Sassy

Supply Room:
Bulky Flyer for Emma

Continuing Education:
I have two job interviews on Monday! Super excited.

Medical News:
I hate my pharmacy. Seriously.

In Other News:
Crohn's KAL is going on until the end of July!

Episode 105: Curse You, A/C Filter!

Here's Episode 105:





------------Show Notes-------------
Discharged:
Welcome Grayson Hat in Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock (Estuary Colorway)
Camp Loopy Haruni in Desert Vista Dyeworks Voir (Winter Pastels Colorway)

In the OR:
Monster Mobile in Sock Yarn Scraps
Merry Socks (not shown)

Admitting:
Camp Loopy Clapotis

Supply Room:
Yarn Pop bag I won from WWKIP Day
Malabrigo Lace (for Camp Loop #2)
Fiber and Crohn's yarn from Fibernymph Dyeworks

Fiber News:
WWKIP Day was a complete success. Awesome times.
Crohn's KAL is going until the end of July

Health News:
Our A/C filter needs to be changed. It decided to tell us this by making me horrendously sick and prompting a flare. :-/

Continuing Education:
I got my actual physical licenses!

In Other News:
Summer in the South is miserable. Just saying.

Episode 104: NoteableNeedle, RN

Here's Episode 104:





-----------Show Notes--------------
Discharged:
Stardust Cowl in Cascade 220 (Turquoise Colorway) and Loops and Threads Impeccable (Folklore Colorway)
Autumn Flutters in Unwind Yarn Company Twinkle Sock (Pure Gold Colorway)

Admitting:
Camp Loopy Haruni in Desert Vista Dyeworks Voir (Winter Pastels Colorway)

In the Morgue:
Pettine Shawl

Continuing Education:
I took (and passed!) my NCLEX!

Health News:
Crohn's sucks. That is all.

In Other News:
Check out this video about the Take Steps Birmingham Walk! Look for a few familiar faces towards the end :-)

Episode 103: The Best is Yet to Come

Here's Episode 103:




-------------Show Notes-----------------
Discharged:
Funny Papers Hitchhiker in Miss Babs Northumbria Fingering (Funny Papers Colorway)

In the OR:
Stardust Cowl in Cascade 220 (Turquoise Colorway) and Loops and Threads Impeccable (Folklore Colorway)
Bedford Sweater (not shown)

Admitting:
Pettine (Camp Loopy Project #1)
Autumn Flutters (Sample Knit for Crafygirl83)

Sutures:
Evidently I can't count...figuring out how to fudge the Travel Memories pattern.
I really need to do my friend's wedding cross stitch....I'll try and start it this week. We'll see what happens.

Supply Room:
Desert Vista Dyeworks Voir (Winter Pastels Colorway) (Camp Loopy #1 Yarn)
Cute Laptop Sleeve from NagihanDesigns
The Nightman Cometh Pattern

Continuing Education:
I got my ATT! I take the NCLEX on June 3rd :-)
Job Update :-(

In Other News:
MIL came to visit, which was awesome. Posting some of the pictures from her visit at the end of the episode.
Less than one week until Taking Steps Birmingham! Last call to donate :-)

Episode 102: NoteableNeedle, BSN

Here's Episode 102:





-----------Show Notes-----------
Discharged:
SG-1 Fair Isle Hat in Knit Picks Palette (Delta and Currant Colorways)
Rainbow Monster Chunk in Loops and Threads Impeccable (Folklore Colorway) and Lion Brnad Vanna's Choice (Aqua Colorway)

In the OR:
Funny Papers Hitchhiker in Miss Babs Northumbria (Funny Papers Colorway)
Sunny Baby Blanket in Lion Brand Pound of Love (Pale Blue Colorway)

Sutures:
Travel Memories

Admitting:
Pettine (Camp Loopy Project 1)
Stardust Cowl (Test Knit)

Continuing Education:
I'm officially a BSN! Lots of pictures from the pinning ceremony and our senior slideshow at the end. Already applied to take the NCLEX, have my temporary license, and fill out paperwork for the new job on Monday.

In Other News:
Two big new things: I have a new (to me) car, and we have a new furry addition to the family!
Be sure to donate to our Take Steps Birmingham team as we walk on June 1st! On a related note, we'll be having a related KAL during the month of June for Crohn's Awareness; knit something blue! More details next week :-)

Episode 101: Change of Plans

Here's Episode 101:




-----------Show Notes-------------
In the OR:
Funny Papers Hitchhiker in Miss Babs Northumbria Fingering (Funny Papers Colorway)
SG-1 Fair Isle Hat in Knit Picks Palette (Delta and Currant Colorways)

Sutures:
Memories of Paris Cross-Stitch
Cross-Stitch Fail

Dialysis:
Highland Handmades (Cherry Blossom and Zion)

Continuing Education:
I am DONE! Graduation is on Friday, but everything else is completely done. Oh, and I have a job :-)

In Other News:
We....aren't moving to California. I know, BIG change. Very happy about it though: Will is going to be working on his PhD, I have a job lined up, and everything looks good.
Be sure to donate to our team for Taking Steps Birmingham! Follow this link, not the older one, since we're doing the Birmingham walk now :-)