Dawn - Marelle by Melanie Berg in Cascade Yarns ® Heritage Solids & Quatro. #Frugalometer: $$ for fiber & pattern Ruby - Slipstravaganza by Stephen West in ModeKnit Yarn ModeLuxe Sock. #Frugalometer: $$$ for fiber & $$ for pattern #FrugalMsPenny - Copycat Cowl by Verna Glass in Rowan Pure Wool Worsted. #Frugalometer: $$$ for fiber & $ for pattern Opal - Clear Skies Cowl by Heather Walpole in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino. #Frugalometer: $$$$ for fiber & $ for pattern What’s On Your Needles?
Dawn - Knitting: Half + Half Triangles Wrap by Purl Soho in Purl Soho Linen Quill. #Frugalometer: $$$ for fiber & $ for pattern #FrugalMsPenny - Knitting: 1898 Hat by The Seamen’s Church Institute in Cascade Yarns ® 220 Superwash. #Frugalometer: $$ for fiber & $ for pattern Dawn - Project 1: Mindfulness Shawl by Made With Loops in Dyelicious Yarn Carefree 650 and Ella Rae Silky Kid. #Frugalometer: $$$ for fiber & $$ for pattern Dawn - Project 2: Calluna Cowl by The Lamb & Kid Designs in Road to China Light. #Frugalometer: $$$$ for fiber & $ for pattern Dawn - Project 3: Stevie by Elizabeth Smith in Cascade Yarns ® Avalon. #Frugalometer: $$ for fiber & pattern Check out knitlynn’s project page to see my inspiration and her finished sweater. Dawn - Project 4: Hylan Sweater by Heidi May in Yarn Bee Glowing. #Frugalometer: $$ for fiber & pattern
What’s Off Your Needles?
Dawn - Project 1: Campside by Alicia Plummer in Chicken Lady Fiber Arts CL Sport. #Frugalometer: $$$ for the fiber & $ for pattern #FrugalMsPenny - Project 1: Copycat Cowl by Verna Glass in Rowan Pure Wool Worsted. #Frugalometer: $$$ for fiber & $ for pattern Dawn - Project 2: Two-Point Cowl by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas in Rowan Brushed Fleece. #Frugalometer: $$$$ for fiber & $$$ for pattern #FrugalMsPenny - Project 2: Copy.Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid in Rowan Pure Wool Worsted. #Frugalometer: $$$$ for fiber & $ for pattern #FrugalMsPenny - Project 3: 1898 Hat by The Seamen’s Church Institute in Sheepjes Colour Crafter DK. #Frugalometer: $ for fiber & pattern
What are You Learning? Dawn - The excitement is building for the Stephen West MKAL! I was interviewed by Irina from the Fiberchats podcast.
#FrugalMsPenny - New construction technique with slipped stitches on the 1898 Hat
What’s New at F & F? *
YouTube Giveaway The winner from Episode 86 is Tammy Redmon. Congratulations! You won a pattern of your choice not to exceed $10. Please message Dawn with your selection. Our Current KALS: Christmas-in-July KAL This KAL is officially closed. Each of the following won a pattern of their choice not to exceed $10: eyenowhour, Leaner, normag, treesourceltd, and KNITTINGMARYB. Please message Dawn with your selection.
Thank you to all who participated.
Half + Half TrianglesKAL - If you would like to knit the Half + Half Triangles Wrap with us, September 1st is the cast-on date, and the KAL will run until December 31. Pictures of finished wraps will be selected from the thread in Ravelry. F&F Virtual Events: * F&F Virtual Knit Together is back! Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 7-9pm Central time for 2 hours of nothing but talk about knitting. The Zoom link will be posted in the event thread in Ravelry about one hour before the event. If you are not on Ravelry, email Penny to be notified via email.
Honorable Mention * Thank you, Ms Irina from the Fiberchats Podcast for featuring Dawn and F&F.
Upcoming classes are being offered at Magpie’s Cottage in Sheboygan Falls, WI. Please visit the website for dates and projects.
What Would Nicky Say? “Count your blessings each and every chance you get to do the things you love - knitting, crocheting, or golfing. Your heart and mind will always be content.“
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Wrap-up
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Until next time … may your knitting be a sweet twist of frivolous and frugal!
Frugalometer Key: $ - Woohoo! This is frugal! $$ - Yay! This is a good value. $$$ - Hmmmm! This is a bit on the pricey side. $$$$ - Yikes! This is getting a bit pricey! $$$$$ - Whoa!! This is frivolous!I
