Episode 43: Stretching the Skills

It seems like this summer is so busy for everyone this year, so take a break and join me for project updates, yarn discoveries and a new giveaway winner announcement for the Knitter's Pride Wave Hook set.

Out 'o the Bag

• House of Cards Cowl using Polar Knit fleece yarn from Louet North America
•  Louet is in Canada, US customers may have to buy online, but you can put in your zipcode and use the dealer locator
• House of Cards Hat by Tracy Tran Using Malabrigo Rios in Sunset from my stash to try again at the House of Cards hat

House of Cards Cowl in Polar Knit Fleece, Grey

House of Cards Hat, Malabrigo Rios in Sunset

In My Knitting Bag

• Bonnie Jean Infinity Scarf using a single skein of Riveting Sport by Kollage yarns (made from recycled blue jeans, colorway Charcoal Denim

In My Stash

• Paton's Baby Sport DK yarn, grey/white tweed; making the hat that became a cowl (needed a yarn fix on my lunch break)
• Beginning to review Red Barn Yarn (Visit the site to find the closest retailer, or email info@redbarnyarn.com to purchase yarn directly)

Fit 'n Stitchy

• Yoga journey, Gaiam videos with Rodney Yee
• Increased daily walk time to 30 minutes/2 miles in the morning from 20 minutes; making sure I"m getting 30 minutes of active time

Prattle

• Craft Room Lights in Playground from Bright Lab
• Sewing Cabinet shipping first week of September 

New Giveaway Winner: GrandmaQ 

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