Episode 30

Episode Thirty

Introduction
Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

I have a shawl pattern and kit in the works. It's a collaboration with Maya from the Wool barn. The kit will include my pattern, yarn, a project bag, and a few other little helpful things. I'm so excited for you all to see the new pattern. It will come out in the beginning of the October. So it is perfect for the  #shawlseasonKAL! I love seeing your projects and pictures on instagram and ravelry.

Works in Progress

• Wheaton wrap by Anne Hanson from the Wool people Vol. 5. I'm using Loft yarn in the long johns colorway. 
• I started knitting the sleeves for the kid sweater I'm making for Thomas' nephew in the Bohus tradition. It's an improvised pattern with a gradient yoke. So far I've just started the sleeves.

Giveaway

In honor of the one year blogaversary of the New Hampshire Knits podcast I'll be giving away a copy of her new sock pattern, Agatha. Leave a comment in the thread on the ravelry group to be entered to win.

See you next week!

Episode Twenty Nine

Episode Twenty-Nine
Introduction
Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

I have a new shawl pattern: my Succulent shawl is now available on ravelry. To celebrate the new shawl and the start of fall I'm going to have a new knit along. Use the #Shawlseasonkal on instagram or ravelry. It will run until the end of November (the 30th). I'm planning on releasing another shawl pattern in time for you to use that shawl for the KAL as well, so don't worry you can have multiple entries. There will probably be prizes (pm me on ravelry if you'd like to submit a prize as a sponsor).

Finished Projects

• Arne & Carlos socks in the fall nigh colorway.
• I finished the Egret sweater, the pattern Sibella Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge. 

Works in Progress

• Wheaton wrap by Anne Hanson from the Wool people Vol. 5
• I got the yarn for the Bohus sweaters (based on the book Poems of Color by interweave press).

I received a lovely package from Zazu yarns with some mini skeins and some full sized skeins as well as a few other treats. I can't wait to use them!

See you next week!

Episode Twenty-Eight

Episode Twenty-Eight
Introduction
Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka.

What I'm wearing: water lily by Meghan Fernandes.

Introducing two new patterns, available now on Ravelry!

• Meristem Mittens! In two different sizes (small and medium)
• Arrowhead Socks (a free pattern) with an extra stretchy cuff. Mine are made out of yarn from the lovely Mint Rain on etsy.

Tag me or use the #stitchedinsweden or #meristemmittens so I can see your projects as you work on them :)

Works in Progress

• Arne and Carlos Fall night socks with a fish lips kiss heel. 
• Egret sweater, the pattern is Sibella Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge. It's living in a bag from fondant fiber.
• I added some short rows to the yoke in the back of the sweater to keep it from riding up in the front on my neck. If you have more questions about short rows and sweaters just ask them in the comments and I'll maybe do a video about them. 
• I used quince and co Chickadee yarn, I love this yarn! 

Upcoming projects

I'm planning on some sweaters for Thomas' nephew and niece in the Bohus tradition, based on the book Poems of Color by interweave press.

See you next week!

Episode Twenty-Seven

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka

Meristem is now available on Ravelry! Use #meristemmittens on Instagram and Ravelry 

Works in Progress

• Sibella Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge in Quince and Co Chickadee "Egret"

Finished Projects

• Shawl Design size small in Lanitium ex Machina Basic sock in "Automaton" 

Technique Tip

Taming the Tubular Cast-on from Twist Collective. This article provides a step by step explanation of 3 different methods of the tubular cast on, as well as clear diagrams for the "anatomy of the tubular cast on"

See you next week!

Episode Twenty-Six

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Works in Progress

• Shawl Design size small in Lanitium ex Machina Basic sock in "Automaton" 
• Sibella Pullover by Carrie Bostick Hoge in Quince and Co Chickadee "Egret"

Finished Projects

• Arrowhead {free} sock design in progress! knit in Mint Rain Yarns in the Bubblegum color way
• Check out her shop and enter the code stitchedinsweden for 10% off from now until Oct 31st

Technique Tip

Check out Ysolda's blog for great tutorials! I've used the one on how to do a tubular cast on this week. 

See you next week!

Episode Twenty-Five

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Looking for yarn shops in Stockholm? Check out Makeri14 or Litet Nystan.

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions)

Lots of pattern writing!

Works in Progress

• Arrowhead {free} sock design in progress! knit in Mint Rain Yarns in the Bubblegum color way
• Check out her shop and enter the code stitchedinsweden for 10% off from now until Oct 31st
• Shawl Design size small in Lanitium ex Machina Basic sock in "Automaton" 

Finished Projects

• Shawl Design in 
• in Holst Garn from Makeri14 in "Iced" color way 

Technique Tip

Sock cuffs. Cast on more stitches to work for the rib for an extra stretch cuff. This will all be explained in detail in my new free sock pattern. 

See you next week!

Episode Twenty Four

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Ria vest is now available on Ravelry!

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions)

Thank you for your feedback from last week about sharing designs on the podcast before they're published.

We had a lovely weekend at the summer house :)

Works in Progress

• Fish lips kiss heel socks
• 2.25mm Karbonz
• contrast heel and toe
• arne & carlos Regia Fall Night
• New {free} sock design in progress! knit in Mint Rain Yarns in the Bubblegum color way
• Check out her shop and enter the code stitchedinsweden for 10% off from now until Oct 31st
• Shawl Design in 
• in Holst Garn from Makeri14 in "Iced" color way 
• Comodo by Nicola Susen 
• in Cherry Tree Hill yarn Supersock Lace colorway: Winter Field
• Hiya Hiya Sharps interchangable US5 3.75mm
• Join the instagram KAL #COMODOKAL

Finished Projects

• Meristem Mittens by Maria Montzka
• Pattern coming beginning of September!
• Knitted Wit Victory Sock in Golden Delicious

Technique Tip

Check out the importance of YO direction. Ysolda has a great explanation on her blog. 

See you next week!

Episode twenty three

Introduction

In case you missed Episode 21 because I never posted show notes...Here it is! Sorry if the volume is too low. It should be fixed in Episode 23.

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Ria vest is now available on Ravelry!

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions)

Thank you for the feedback on the volume. I'm working with a new mic this week so please do let me know how it sounds for you!

What do you think about sharing designs before they are published?

Two lovely skeins of soft sock yarn from Mint Rain Yarns

• Check out her shop and enter the code stitchedinsweden for 10% off from now until Oct 31st
• Color ways: Bubblegum and Apple

Works in Progress

• Comodo by Nicola Susen 
• in Cherry Tree Hill yarn Supersock Lace colorway: Winter Field
• Hiya Hiya Sharps interchangable US5 3.75mm
• Join the instagram KAL #COMODOKAL
• Fish lips kiss heel socks
• 2.25mm Karbonz
• contrast heel and toe
• arne & carlos Regia Fall Night

•  Meristem Mittens by Maria Montzka
• Pattern coming beginning of September!
• Knitted Wit Victory Sock in Golden Delicious

• Swatching for a new design in
• Quince and Co. Chickadee in the Iceland color way

• New shawl design on the needles 
• in Holst Garn from Makeri14

Finished Projects

• Tea Time sampler from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Technique Tip

Make the most of your swatching! 

Q&A

Cathie from the UK asks, "Why do you call your latest baby top Ria? Do you find it easy naming patterns?

Useful software for knitwear designers: StitchMastery font!

See you next week!

Episode Twenty Two

Introduction

I hope the volume is better this week. Please let me know!

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Ria vest is now available on Ravelry!

This week in France!

Thank you to everyone who has been in touch while I've been away. I had an awesome trip in France with very little wifi. It was nice to disconnect for a while but I'm also happy to be back :) 

Works in Progress

• Comodo by Nicola Susen 
• in Cherry Tree Hill yarn Supersock Lace colorway: Winter Field
• Hiya Hiya Sharps interchangable US5 3.75mm
• Join the instagram KAL #COMODOKAL

• Tea Time sampler from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Technique Tip

Ravelry photo sharing now available for direct upload from Instagram! 

Use a separate needle for each color while cross stitching so that you don't have to re-thread needles all the time!

Q&A

Yarn Ball Winder Hand Operated YBW-B

See you next week!

Episode Twenty!

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Both of my shawl designs are now available with both written and charted instructions.
Lattice
Swedish Spring Shawl

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions) 

Thank you for the sweet birthday wishes and messages! I had such a great day on Friday with Family and all of you wonderful knitting friends :) 

•  SpringLatticKAL Winners!!! 
• #25 Knit24 - project bag from podcast friend
• #18 DinkyDebbie - yarn of your choice from me
• #38 Fyrefli12 - project bag from LouLeigh

Congratulations to the Winners! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the KAL :) I love seeing your projects. Another big thank you to the prize donators!

Works in Progress

• Blueberry Waffle Socks by Sandy Turner
• Mountain Colors Crazy Foot in Swift Current

Finished Projects

• Sparrow top for mom 
• Onion Fino Organic Wool + Nettles color 817

• Swedish Spring 3.0 
• Yaku 4/16 Bordeaux

Technique Tip

How do you use short rows?

Have a question? Ask! I'm happy to answer questions in the show.

Sunrise/Sunset in Stockholm
3:34am/9:59pm

See you next week!

Episode Nineteen

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Lattice shawl now available on Ravelry!

Swedish Spring Shawl is now available for download on Ravelry :) I've added an additional chart that you can download now if you would like to extend the lace edge for another repeat.

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions) 

• Join the shawl KAL on Ravelry :) We will be knitting Lattice and Swedish Spring Shawls. The KAL will run from May 1st - June 5th. Check out Ravelry for more information. Use the #SpringLatticeKAL to follow along :)
• Shop LouLeigh on Etsy has a beautiful project bag to give away in the SpringLatticeKAL! 

Works in Progress

• Sparrow top for mom 
• Onion Fino Organic Wool + Nettles color 817

• Swedish Spring 3.0 
• Yaku 4/16 Bordeaux 
• Project bag from Holland Handmade 

Finished Projects

• Waterlily by Megan Fernandes
• Drops Baby Alpaca Silk color 1760

Technique Tip

How to wind a skein using a knitty knotty.

Q&A

How do you measure your knits?

Have a question? Ask! I'm happy to answer questions in the show.

See you next week!

Episode Eighteen

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Lattice shawl now available on Ravelry!

Swedish Spring Shawl is now available for download on Ravelry :) I've added an additional chart that you can download now if you would like to extend the lace edge for another repeat.

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions) 

• Join the shawl KAL on Ravelry :) We will be knitting Lattice and Swedish Spring Shawls. The KAL will run from May 1st - June 5th. Check out Ravelry for more information. Use the #SpringLatticeKAL to follow along :)
• Shop LouLeigh on Etsy has a beautiful project bag to give away in the SpringLatticeKAL! 
• Quince and Co Tern in Terra Cotta 

Works in Progress

• Sparrow top for mom 
• Onion Fino Organic Wool + Nettles color 817
• Waterlily by Megan Fernandes
• Project bag from Mina Makes
• Drops Baby Alpaca Silk color 1760
• Swedish Spring 3.0 
• Yaku 4/16 Bordeaux 
• Project bag from Holland Handmade 
• Honeycomb blanket using the tutorial called Hexagon How-to from attic24 on Ravelry.
• sock yarn scraps and Lana Grossa Meilenweit in 1113.  

Technique Tip

How to do a lateral braid (like for the Waterlily top) without cutting your yarn! Check out this tutorial. 

Q&A

Sticksnspokes asks about wool sensitivity. How have you overcome wool sensitivity?

Have a question? Ask! I'm happy to answer questions in the show.

See you next week!

Episode Seventeen

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Lattice shawl now available on Ravelry!

Swedish Spring Shawl is now available for download on Ravelry :) I've added an additional chart that you can download now if you would like to extend the lace edge for another repeat.

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions) 

• Join the shawl KAL on Ravelry :) We will be knitting Lattice and Swedish Spring Shawls. The KAL will run from May 1st - June 5th. Check out Ravelry for more information. Use the #SpringLatticeKAL to follow along :)
• Swap package from Mina!

• Sock scraps from Holland Handmade and a lovely project bag :)  

• Drops Baby Alpaca Silk in color 1760 and 4088

Works in Progress

• Sparrow top for mom 
• Onion Fino Organic Wool + Nettles color 817
• Waterlily by Megan Fernandes
• Drops Baby Alpaca Silk color 1760
• Swedish Spring 3.0 
• Yaku 4/16 Bordeaux 
• Salis Socks by Julia Riede
• West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply in Color 530 Pennyroyal
• Lus by Mer Stevens
• Holst Garn Geranium and Sugar snap
• Honeycomb blanket using the tutorial called Hexagon How-to from attic24 on Ravelry.
• sock yarn scraps and Lana Grossa Meilenweit in 1113.  

• Tea Time cross stitch by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery 
• Q-Snap

Technique Tip

How to do a smooth bias bind off. Check out this tutorial and pictures by Cocoknits. This is a great way to get a smooth neckline. 

Q&A

Lisa from New Zealand asks:

I notice that you knit your shawls, scarves, socks and mittens etc (smalls) in neutral colours and your larger items sweaters and tops etc in brighter colours. Is that true or a reflection on the seasons/where you live/just a coincidence of what you have been doing recently?

I’m a new knitter and very keen (at this stage) to knit items in colours I will actually wear (a lot) vs colours that look so pretty to knit but not in my comfort zone for clothing.

Have a question? Ask! I'm happy to answer questions in the show.

See you next week!

Episode Sixteen

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Lattice shawl now available on Ravelry!

Swedish Spring Shawl is now available for download on Ravelry :) I've added an additional chart that you can download now if you would like to extend the lace edge for another repeat.

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions) 

• Join the shawl KAL on Ravelry :) We will be knitting Lattice and Swedish Spring Shawls. The KAL will run from May 1st - June 5th. Check out Ravelry for more information. Use the #SpringLatticeKAL to follow along :)
• Happy Podcasterversary to Dan and Kay Jones of the Bakery Bears Podcast!!
• Onion Fino Organic Wool + Nettles color 817

Works in Progress

• Salis Socks by Julia Riede
• West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply in Color 530 Pennyroyal
• Lus by Mer Stevens
• Holst Garn Geranium and Sugar snap
• Honeycomb blanket using the tutorial called Hexagon How-to from attic24 on Ravelry.
• sock yarn scraps and Lana Grossa Meilenweit in 1113.  
• Tea Time cross stitch by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery 
• Q-Snap

Finished Projects

• Candlelit Shawl by Helen Stewart
• Fyberspates scrumptious lace in Eau de Nil. I held this yarn doubled.

Upcoming

• Swedish Spring by Maria Montzka 

Spinning

• Trindle spinning :) Lovely Punis from Deb at Fondant Fibre. #bitesizespinning

Q&A

• Ladybythebay asks: Any tips for keeping track of where you are when knitting on charts? 

My question for you this week is: Are you a private or public knitter?

Have a question? Ask! I'm happy to answer questions in the show.

See you next week!

Episode Fifteen

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Lattice shawl now available on Ravelry!

Swedish Spring Shawl is now available for download on Ravelry :) I've added an additional chart that you can download now if you would like to extend the lace edge for another repeat.

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions) 

• Join the shawl KAL on Ravelry :) We will be knitting Lattice and Swedish Spring Shawls. The KAL will run from May 1st - June 5th. Check out Ravelry for more information. Use the #SpringLatticeKAL to follow along :)

Works in Progress

• Salis Socks by Julia Riede
• West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply in Color 530 Pennyroyal
• Lus by Mer Stevens
• Holst Garn Geranium and Sugar snap
• Candlelit Shawl by Helen Stewart
• Fyberspates scrumptious lace in Eau de Nil. 
• Honeycomb blanket using the tutorial called Hexagon How-to from attic24 on Ravelry.
• sock yarn scraps and Lana Grossa Meilenweit in 1113.  

Finished Projects

• Nurmilintu by Heidi Alander 
• Voolenvine Yarns Blitzed in Neptunia and Madelinetosh tosh merino light in Antler
• Södermalm by Maria Montzka
• knit in cascade 220 in black and white
• I ordered my tags from this etsy shop.

Upcoming

• Swedish Spring by Maria Montzka 
• Tea Time cross stitch by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery 

Spinning

• Trindle spinning :) Lovely Punis from Deb at Fondant Fibre. #bitesizespinning

Have a question? Ask! I'm happy to answer questions in the show.

See you next week!

Episode Fourteen

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Lattice shawl now available on Ravelry!

Swedish Spring Shawl is now available for download on Ravelry :) I've added an additional chart that you can download now if you would like to extend the lace edge for another repeat.

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions) 

• Join the shawl KAL on Ravelry :) We will be knitting Lattice and Swedish Spring Shawls. The KAL will run from May 1st - June 5th. Check out Ravelry for more information. 

• Regia Arne and Carlos in Fall Night. Thanks for everyone who helped me find it!

Works in Progress

• Nurmilintu by Heidi Alander 
• Voolenvine Yarns Blitzed in Neptunia and Madelinetosh tosh merino light in Antler
• Salis Socks by Julia Riede
• West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply in Color 530 Pennyroyal
• Lus by Mer Stevens
• Holst Garn Geranium and Sugar snap

Finished Projects

• Summer top in Magasin Duett Supersoft
• garter stitch selvedge seaming

Upcoming

• Fyberspates scrumptious lace in Eau de Nil. Possibly the Elizabeth Shawl by Dee O'Keefe
• Swedish Spring by Maria Montzka 

Spinning

• Trindle spinning :) Lovely Punis from Deb at Fondant Fibre. #bitesizespinning

Q&A

My question to you this week is: Do you knit through warmer weather? What is your favorite thing to knit in the summer? Do you find that you switch crafts? Where do you get your inspiration?

Suzie from Oregon asks about sizing for sweaters. I talk about this a bit, but I also recommend checking out Amy Herzog's class for more information on bust darts and sizing. Click on the banner :) 

Have a question? Ask! I'm happy to answer questions in the show.

See you next week!

Episode Thirteen

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Swedish Spring Shawl is now available for download on Ravelry :) I've added an additional chart that you can download now if you would like to extend the lace edge for another repeat.

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions) 

• The Wool Barn update! I bought one skein of Silk Sock in Petal and two skeins of Silk Sock in Metal. Check out her shop!! Lots of pretty yarn left :D 

• Thank you for the lovely gift Maya! One gorgeous skein of her Alpaca Sock in Natural 

• West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 ply in Color 530 Pennyroyal
• Fyberspates scrumptious lace in Eau de Nil

Works in Progress

• Summer top in Magasin Duett Supersoft
• garter stitch selvedge seaming
• Lus by Mer Stevens
• Holst Garn Geranium and Sugar snap
• Nurmilintu by Heidi Alander in Voolenvine Yarns Blitzed in Neptunia
• Crochet?? With my KnitPro Waves hook size 2.75mm
• Thank you Olivia from thishandmadelife for sharing links about joining as you go with crochet!

Finished Projects

• Swedish Spring by Maria Montzka in Yaku 4/16 in dark blue.

• Check out one of my test knitters is Mina from the Knitting Expat Podcast. She has finished the test knit for my most recent shawl design, due out in early May. 

Upcoming

• Pebble Beach Shawl by Helen Stewart 
• Salis Socks by Julia Riede

Q&A

Joanna from Oklahoma City asks: Would you talk a little bit about your design process? Books to recommend? 

• Up, Down, All-Around, Stitch Dictionary by Wendy Bernard
• The Magic of Shetland Lace Knitting by Elizabeth Lovick
• A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns by Barbara G. Walker

Have a question? Ask! I'm happy to answer questions in the show.

Other

Cross Stitch patterns that I mentioned (not the sheep) are from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery.
If you are interested in the sheep cross stitch, send me an email at stitchedinsweden@gmail.com or send me a Ravelry message with your email address and I can send you the PDF I made of the pattern. 

See you next week!

Episode Twelve

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Tag your pictures of my designs or what you're knitting while watching the podcast with #stitchedinsweden so I can see them on Instagram!

Swedish Spring Shawl is now available for download on Ravelry :) I've added an additional chart that you can download now if you would like to extend the lace edge for another repeat.

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions) 

• Package from Sara! Check out her awesome bags in her Etsy shop. 
• Yarn is Voolenvine Yarns Blitzed base in Neptunia

• Thank you Nana for the pattern gift! Flea-a ladys cardigan 

Works in Progress

• Summer top in Magasin Duett Supersoft
• garter stitch selvedge seaming
• Lus by Mer Stevens
• Holst Garn Geranium and Sugar snap

• Swedish Spring by Maria Montzka in Yaku 4/16 in dark blue.

Finished Projects

• New shawl design in Merino Singles from The Wool Barn. Edge knit in Madelinetosh tosh merino light in Antler. Pattern release early May! 
• One of my test knitters is Mina from the Knitting Expat Podcast

Upcoming

• The Wool Barn update! I bought one skein of Silk Sock in Petal and two skeins of Silk Sock in Metal. Check out her shop!! Lots of pretty yarn left :D 
• Pebble Beach Shawl by Helen Stewart 
• Salis Socks by Julia Riede

Q&A

My Question to you this week is: What is your favorite online yarn shop in the EU?

Sally from Salt Lake City asks: Have you ever taught someone how to knit? How did you go about teaching it and were you successful?

Have a question? Ask! I'm happy to answer questions in the show.

Technique Tip

Work garter stitch flat first before joining your project in the round. 

Come back next week for a mini lesson on gauge. What is it? Why does it matter? How do I get it? and What if I don't?

Other

Check out the Rose Hip Knits podcast on Youtube!

See you next week!

Episode Eleven

Introduction

Find me on Ravelry and Instagram as mmontzka!

Thank you for everyone who has been in touch regarding test-knitting. I have everyone written down with preferences for knitting and will be in contact when I have something ready for testing!

Swedish Spring Shawl is now available for download on Ravelry :)

This week in Stockholm (and acquisitions) 

• Package from mom! Two skeins of Brooklyn Tweed Loft in the Plume color way. 
• Lovely package from a viewer with Jamieson's shetland spindrift yarn and wool to try :)

 

• New (used) camera!! I got a Canon 450d (called Canon Rebel XSi in USA). 
• Craftsy class-- Basics of Digital Photography with Rick Allred. Click on the link in the sidebar to check out more classes. Loved this class and would recommend it to anyone with a digital slr camera who is interested in taking more control of how their photos come out.
• I am a craftsy affiliate. If you register or sign up for a class, I will receive a small commission from them. I only advertise for them because I personally find their classes very informative and worth the cost. 
• Craftsy class-- Drafting from Worsted to Woolen with Jacey Boggs Falkner. Click on the link in the sidebar to check out the awesome classes Craftsy has to offer. 

Works in Progress

• Summer top in Magasin Duett Supersoft
• garter stitch selvedge seaming
• New shawl design in Merino Singles from The Wool Barn.
• Spinning! Fondant Fiber superwash merino and nylon in riff raff.
• Swatching with 
• Holst Garn Geranium and Sugarsnap 
• Jamieson's and Smith's 2-ply Jumper weight
• Lus by Mer Stevens

Finished Projects

• Bento Bag sewn by me :) Want one? Send me a private message on Ravelry. 

Upcoming

• Fika socks by Maribeth White
• Tambourine by Julia Farwell-Clay

Q&A

Thank you to those of you who posted on the Episode thread or in the Youtube comments :) I love hearing from you!!

My Question to you this week is: What technique tips do you have for me?

Annali from Washington asks: Do you have a knitting or fiber related skill or technique you’d like to learn in the future or do you have a skill now you’re interested in improving?

Have a question? Ask! I'm happy to answer questions in the show.

See you next week!