Episode 8: Long Time, No See

Episode 8: Long Time, No See from Dorothy Minear on Vimeo.

Radio Silence

Hello there!

As you've probably noticed, there hasn't been a new episode in a couple of weeks. I was hoping to get to it this week, but it's probably not going to happen.

Real life is taking up a lot of my time lately - house stuff, spring cleaning, gardening, and kids' activities have me pretty busy, and I just haven't wanted to take the time away from all of that to record.

I hope no one takes it personally. I know there are about 50 of you out there who watch the show, and I really appreciate it! I appreciate the emails and PMs too. But right now, I need to focus on the rest of my life. 

In other things, I wanted to comment on the events of the Boston Marathon this year. I was out of town last week, but feel no less effected by the tragic bombings at the finish line. I LOVE the Boston Marathon. If my kids were slightly older, I would totally take them into town to cheer on the runners. Because that's what Marathon Monday is about. The crowd at the Marathon is 100% positive. Everyone is super polite and happy to be there. EVERYONE cheers on the runners. Strangers will walk along exhausted runners, encouraging them to finish the race. It's a great crowd, and it really sucks that people tried to ruin that.

Jerks.

Okay, that's my rant of the day.

I hope I'll find time to record soon, but if I don't, I hope you'll understand.

Thanks, and happy knitting!

Episode 7: Constant Interruptions

Episode 7 from Dorothy Minear on Vimeo.


Show Notes:

On the Needles:

• Feather and Fan Dishcloth knit with Sugar and Creme Cotton
• Cedar Leaf Shawlette by Alana Dakos, knit with Ball and Skein yarn on size 7 needles
• Swatch for Dark and Stormy by Thea Coleman

Finished Object:

• Scalloped Ruff by Pam Powers knit with Bristol Yarns King George Yarn

Spinning:

• Still working on the Loop! Batt
• Dyed my own wool with Wilton Food Coloring
• The Easter Bunny brought Merino Top in the Jelly Beans colorway from Knitty in Color

Episode 6: Without Heat

Episode 6: No Heat from Dorothy Minear on Vimeo.

Show Notes: On the Needles: Lacy Baktus by Terhi Montenen, knit on size 3 needles from my handspun. Never Enough Thyme Polworth/Silk in the Winter's Chill Colorway Scalloped Ruff by Pam Powers, knit on size 7 needles in King George Yarn Spinning: Still working on the Loop Batt. Thinking aboug dyeing up some merino fiber Finished Objects: Husband's Socks knit out of Fishknits Shades of the Proverbial knitter yarn on size 2 needles. Techknitter provided the instructions on how to lengthen the leg. Spring Forward Socks by Linda Welch knit out of STR Lightweight in the Saving Grace colorway on size 0 needles. Knit for the Knitabulls STR KAL Family Tip: Visit kidsbowlfree.com and sign up your children to bowl 2 free games a day all summer long!

No Show This Week :(

Sorry everyone, my house is undergoing some work and it's too crazy to even think about recording! I HOPE all will be relatively normal by next week, and I look forward to showing you all the knitted progress! Have a wonderful week! Dorothy

Episode 5: Shedding is a Problem

Episode 5: Shedding is a Problem from Dorothy Minear on Vimeo.

On the Needles: Husband's Socks Spring Forward! Socks Lacy Baktus Spinnning: Loop Batt Coming Up: Scalloped Ruff Marshmallow Bunny Scarf?

Episode 4: Resolution Check-in

(I love how YouTube gives you me with my eyes closed. Brings back memories of my 5th Grade class picture)

On The Needles:

• Taiga Cowichan
• Hermione's Every Day Socks
• Creature Comforts "Secrets Kept" yarn

Spinning:

• Finished plying Never Enough Thyme Polworth/Silk in Winter's Chill
• ~360 yards of a 2-ply fingering weight yarn, and 104 yards of an undetermined weight of a navajo-plied yarn
• Up Next: Loop Bullseye Bump in Full Bloom!

Stash Enhancement:

• Fishknits self-striping sock yarn in "Shades of the Proverbial Knitter"

 What I'm wearing: Gail (aka Nightsongs) by Jane Araujo knit in handspun gifted to me by Jane!