Dawn - Look! My First Cowl (a design in progress by our very own DawnMarieKnits in Schachenmayr Regia Premium Silk 4-ply. #Frugalometer: $$ for fiber and priceless for the pattern because it has not yet been published Ruby - Graceful by Cally Monster in Emma’s Yarn Hella Hank. #Frugalometer: $$$ for fiber & $$$ for pattern ($6) #FrugalMsPenny - The Tenacity Wrap by cold comfort knits in Valley Yarns Charlemont. #Frugalometer: $$$$ for fiber & $$$ for pattern ($6) Opal - Changing Light by Jennifer Weissman in Suburban Stitcher Sock. #Frugalometer: $$$$ for fiber & $$ for pattern ($7) What’s On Your Needles?
Dawn - Knitting: Schnee by Melanie Berg in Rowan Kidsilk Haze Colour and Lana Gatto Pailettes. #Frugalometer: $$$$ for fiber & $$$ for pattern #FrugalMsPenny - Knitting: Squishy Fisherman’s Rib Blanket by Yarnspirations Design Studio. #Frugalometer: $ for fiber & pattern (free) #FrivolousDawn - Project 1: Autumn Comes by Lisa Hannes in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper and Chaotic Fibres Mohair/Silk. #Frugalometer: $ for both fiber & pattern #FrugalMsPenny - Project 2: Charlotte’s Easy Lace Shawl (102LC) by Lily M. Chin in Jagger Spun Yarns Zephyr Silk/Wool. #Frugalometer: $$$$$ for fiber & $$$ for pattern ($6.95) Dawn - Project 2: Airplane Mode by Elizabeth Smith in Berroco Dash. #Frugalometer: $$$$ for fiber & $$ for pattern ($5) Dawn - Project 3: Speculaas Dishcloth by The Kitchen Sink Shop in I Love Yarn hearts. #Frugalometer: $ for fiber & pattern (currently free) Dawn - Project 4: Burra Cowl by Marie Wallin in Jamieson & Smith Spindrift. #Frugalometer: $$$ for fiber & $$ for pattern ($5.17) What’s Off Your Needles?
Dawn - Project 1: Autumn Comes by Lisa Hannes in Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper and Chaotic Fibres Mohair/Silk. #Frugalometer: $ for both fiber & pattern #FrugalMsPenny - Project 1: Lamberhurst Scarf by Wyndlestraw Designs Deerfield. #Frugalometer: $$$$ for fiber & $$ for pattern ($6) Dawn - Project 2: Seven Eighths Shoulder Shawl by Lainy Haule in Juniper Moon Farm Nimbus Paints. #Frugalometer: $$$ for fiber & $ for pattern (free) Use the following closure clips: Vintage Sweater Clips
What are You Learning?
Dawn - READ THE PATTERN! How do we, as knitters, evaluate our tools? Lantern Moon needle experience #FrugalMsPenny - Remember not to forget - the importance of life lines What’s New at F & F?
YouTube Giveaway The next drawing will be in Episode 94. Our Current KALS: * #finishfixfliporfrogitkal Post pictures and brief descriptions in the Ravelry thread for a chance to win a prize. Post pictures on Instagram and use #finishfixorfrogitkal.
Next drawing will be held in Episode 96.
BurraCowlKAL - We are joining the following podcasts for the Burra CowlKAL from Jan. 1, 2023-Dec. 31, 2023: 3 Ply Podcast, Knits n Pieces, Magpie’s Cottage, PJ Knits, Dude Knits, Got Whips, Pandemic Knitter, and Around the Table Yarns. We believe Around the Table Yarns is selling kits. Each podcast will determine their own rules and prizes. Check our Ravelry thread for more information.
Please use #burracowl2023 when you post pictures on Instagram.
Virtual Knit Together - Our next VKT will be Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, from 10:00a-12:00p Central Time via Zoom. This is two hours of nothing but knitting talk. The link to the event will be posted in the “Virtual Knit Together” thread on Ravelry about an hour before the event. If you are not on Ravelry, email Penny for the link.
Meet-up 2023 - F&F and 3-Ply Podcast invite you to join for this year’s meet-up on Friday, July 28-Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Hoffman Estates, IL. The link for room reservations, details for the event, and chatter can be found on our Ravelry page. The theme for this year is “Back to Basics” - no fashion shows, or fancy swag bags, just knitting and getting to know one another.
What Would Nicky Say? “Gift a project you’ve spent time making for someone. Know that on the other side that person will be speechless and so thankful for our time and effort. Take a step back and count your blessings.“
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