Adventures in knitting, hand spinning and other craftiness on the West Coast of Canada!
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This podcast from Spendlove and Trott combines a fast paced style with laid back conversation (I know that didn't make any sense just stick with it). Explore the deep recesses of your minds with conversations such as bears wearing wetsuits, the monkeys of the titanic and....fences?
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Hopcott Cowl by Chrissy Graham Design Weekender Pullover by Andrea Mowry Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B Anderson My version The Cozy Knitter Bliss Base in Hydrangea Jelly Rolls Socks by Mara Catherine Bryner My version Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Stratus Koigu KPPPM in P473 Sirdar Alpine Double Wrap Cowl Sugar Plum Cowl by Chrissy Graham Design …
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My designs - https://www.ravelry.com/designers/chrissy-graham My website - snappystitches.com What I'm wearing today - Multnomah by Kate Ray - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/multnomah-4 Multnomah Shawl WIP by Kate Ray - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/multnomah-5 Emerson and Peabody Socks by Vanessa Fletcher - htt…
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Come knit with me while I take you through my FO's (finished objects) and WIPs (works in progress) for the month of May 2018! My stash is 23 skeins lighter!! Halo by Jared Flood - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/halo-6 Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Fossil from Beehive Wools in Victoria, BC Connect-a-Rug Anti-Fatigue Mats - https://www.homedepot.c…
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2018 Rosemary (Romi) Hill Mystery Shawl Knit Along 2018 - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/romis-mystery-shawl-2018 Sweet Georgia CashLuxe Fine - Wisteria Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock - Smitten Halo by Jared Flood - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/halo Brooklyn Tweed Loft - Fossil Vanilla Socks - https://www.ravelr…
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Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits, using Dream In Color Classy in Midnight Derby - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barley-2 Alternate Cable Cast On by Woolly Wormhead - http://www.woollywormhead.com/cast-on/ Knitting bag by Pokdej - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/pokdej Fibres West is coming up in March!! - https://www.fibreswest.com/ Vivid Yarn S…
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Whinstone Hat - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whinstone-hat My designs - https://www.ravelry.com/designers/chrissy-graham I'm using the Erin Condren planner and dot grid notebook to keep my crafting on track (referral link) -https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/christinegraham0427 Entrechat by Lisa Chemery - https://www.ravelry.co…
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Warning: there is A LOT of yarn and fiber in this video. If that's not your kind of thing, I suggest you turn back now! My 'wool room' was desperate to be tidied up and organized, so I decided to film it so I would have some company and extra motivation along the way. Thank you for keeping me company! I like to use Extra Large Ziploc bags as well a…
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I spun up 4,040 Spinzilla yards including plying! The fiber I spun was: Sweet Georgia Superwash Targhee, Sept 2015 Club colorway, Open Hands Sweet Georgia Superwash Merino, Phoenix Rising Other fibers on my spinning list (that I didn't get to) included: Sweet Georgia Silk Puff in the Spinzilla 2017 colorway, Firestarter. Watch for this spin coming …
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Forgive me the pumpkin spice reference (and drinking pumpkin spice tea while I recorded), but it's the first day of fall, and I just couldn't help myself! Ridge Runner Hat - http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ridge-runner-hat Pansies Socks - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/fish-lips-kiss-heel-13 Tolmie by Josie Paquin (my Ravel…
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Tolmie by Josee Paquin - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/tolmie Miranda by Josee Paquin - http://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/miranda Custom Woolen Mills 2-Ply Mule Spun Yarn (wine red heather) - http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/custom-woolen-mills-ltd-mule-spinner-2-ply-100-wool Biscotte Yarns - Bis Sock in Pansies …
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I may not have been podcasting much over the past few weeks, but I sure have been knitting!! It is very likely that my podcasts will be a little sporadic over the summer as I try to balance everything I want/need to get done. My intention is to have WIP and FO jam packed shows when I do record though. I've been on a bit of a sweater kick (appropria…
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Detailed show notes still to come...if there's anything that you can't find by googling, leave me a note and I'll dig up a link for it! :D Biscotte Yarn Watermelon Fish Lips Kiss Socks - ravelry link Arne & Carlos Fish Lips Kiss Socks - ravelry link Hipstrings Video Podcast - youtube linkChrissy Graham
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Since we last spoke, I headed over to the Lower Mainland Sheep Producer's Association Wool and Ewe-A-Fair, which is held annually at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. I hadn't planned to go, since I prefer to escape to these types of events kid-free if at all possible, but at the last minute, I decided to go with Emily in tow. We went for the morning, le…
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Just a little bit of knitting this week, but a ton TON of spinning finished up! I also do a book review of Felicia Lo's new book, Dyeing to Spin and Knit. I picked it up from my local library, and I'm so glad I did! If you are looking for my new weaving podcast, you can find The Weaving Show here. It is currently only available on YouTube. I've als…
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My Idunn cardigan has been updated with pretty green buttons and a slimmer button band after I was determined to get it completely finished this week. I also talk about how I plan to stabilize the neckline for improved wearability. I ordered some yarn back at the beginning of April, and after getting lost in the mail for nearly 2 months, it finally…
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Thank you for joining me this week! I have finished my Iðunn Cardigan (minus buttons), finished spinning the first half of the Homestead Hobbyist fiber on my Natural Knotwood Capar Turkish Drop Spindle, and have started spinning the second half on my Schacht Sidekick spinning wheel. I have some crazy progress on two vanilla socks, thanks to seeing …
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Just a super low-key episode this week! A quick catch up on what I'm knitting and spinning. Socks, sweater progress...I even pulled out one of my Turkish drop spindle to play with while the kids and I wander outside.Chrissy Graham
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Join me on my knitting and hand spinning adventures! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel if you'd like to be the first to know when future episodes are uploaded! My Designs My Website Ravelry Group Show notes - My April Legacy Yarn Club from Mountain Meadow Wool arrived! Check out more from Mountain Meadow Wool here - https://www.instagram.com/mountai…
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Join me on my knitting and hand spinning adventures! Subscribe to the YouTube Channel if you'd like to be the first to know when future episodes are uploaded! My Designs My Website Ravelry Group I take a close look at Manos del Uruguay Alegria, a delightfully soft fingering weight yarn #manosyarns #manosdeluruguay Not only is the yarn luscious to k…
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Join me on my knitting and hand spinning adventures! Subscribe if you'd like to know when future episodes are uploaded. I chat a bit about my new Schacht Flatiron spinning wheel near the beginning, but get into knitting a few minutes later (skip ahead if you're not into the spinning wheel talk). After going through my finished objects (FOs) and wor…
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It’s happened again, ISOLAFS has entered a new stage of its life appropriately called Series 3 (Even if it is about 6 months late). This week we talk about rabbits, rarebits, cliches, suspension and uncover the actual real-life plot of the sun trying to kill everyone of us Music by Kevin Macleod (mostly) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55834872…
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It’s happened again, ISOLAFS has entered a new stage of its life appropriately called Series 3. This week there seems to be an awful lot of singing, as well as in depth discussions about floodlights, diarrhoea and steamboats; an instant classic! Music by Kevin Macleod (mostly) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55834872/I'm%20Sort%20of%20Leaning%2…
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It’s happened again, ISOLAFS has entered a new stage of its life appropriately called Series 3. This episode sees the dynamic duo wrangling with topics such as the invasion of the lilypads, the chinese toaster crisis and the interesting case of wizard seals, enjoy! Music by Kevin Macleod (mostly) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55834872/I'm%20S…
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It’s back! Returning after its triumphant first series, I’m Sort Of Leaning Away From Snappy brings you more science, history and metaphysical discussion than ever before, although you might want to check the facts before you start quoting any of it. After a brief hiatus we present to you the season finilee of series 2 where we just wander around a…
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It’s back! Returning after its triumphant first series, I’m Sort Of Leaning Away From Snappy brings you more science, history and metaphysical discussion than ever before, although you might want to check the facts before you start quoting any of it. Today we explore the wonders of a midget German dictionary, the conspiracy of the Savoy and behind …
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It’s back! Returning after its triumphant first series, I’m Sort Of Leaning Away From Snappy brings you more science, history and metaphysical discussion than ever before, although you might want to check the facts before you start quoting any of it. This week we’re at Gloucester Cathedral, Dom gives a brief history of seagulls in the navy and Ed b…
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It’s back! Returning after its triumphant first series, I’m Sort Of Leaning Away From Snappy brings you more science, history and metaphysical discussion than ever before, although you might want to check the facts before you start quoting any of it. This week Ed laments his slightly unsuccessful attempt at the quiche challenge, Dominic discovers t…
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THIS IS A META-PHYSICAL PODCAST!!! It’s back! Returning after its triumphant first series, I’m Sort Of Leaning Away From Snappy brings you more science, history and metaphysical discussion than ever before, although you might want to check the facts before you start quoting any of it. Today’s episode is a windy one as we broadcast to you from the h…
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It’s back! Returning after its triumphant first series, I’m Sort Of Leaning Away From Snappy brings you more science, history and metaphysical discussion than ever before, although you might want to check the facts before you start quoting any of it. Today’s episode features such delights as bear propaganda, Russian trebuchets and a NEW THEME SONG!…
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The sixth podcast from the incredible minds of the second most fantastic duo (after Wallace and Gromit) Trott and Spendlove. In the season finale, the two intrepid adventurers of the high podcasting sea discuss such delights as deja vu/cat theory, some old civilization, fairies, bunting and….an inter dimensional portal??? Music: http://www.purple-p…
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The fifth podcast from the incredible minds of the second most fantastic duo (after Wallace and Gromit) Trott and Spendlove. This week, coming to you from a dodgy alley, discussions include sky pirates, magpies vs hoarders and the dingos of your mind. Music by Kevin Macleod (mostly) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55834872/I'm%20Sort%20of%20Lea…
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The fourth podcast from the incredible minds of the second most fantastic duo (after Wallace and Gromit) Trott and Spendlove. This week, we broadcast live to you from the quite a long shed, discuss colanders, things that don’t exist, Ed’s time in Japan and the famous adventure of Indiana Jones and the Shed Music by Kevin Macleod (mostly) https://dl…
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The third podcast from the incredible minds of the second most fantastic duo (after Wallace and Gromit) Trott and Spendlove. (No I don’t keep copying and pasting this first bit, what are you insinuating? That I have no imagination?! How dare you). This weeks episode is a 20 MINUTE LONG SPECIAL as we experiment with the wonders of skype, while talki…
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The second podcast from the incredible minds of the second most fantastic duo (after Wallace and Gromit) Trott and Spendlove. This weeks episode features delights such as Magnetic Fields, fuels for fires, wellie nostalgia and of course the Budgerie Guards Stay listening until the very end for some epic archery commentary! Music by Kevin Macleod (mo…
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The first podcast from the incredible minds of the second most fantastic duo (after Wallace and Gromit) Trott and Spendlove. Enjoy the shortest podcast known to man, never know we might do another one. Music by Kevin Macleod (mostly) https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/55834872/I'm%20Sort%20of%20Leaning%20Away%20From%20Snappy/Series%201/I'm%20Sort%…
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