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Monday, November 9, 2015

Church Lady Knits Episode 4: A Good Socktober

This Week's Episode...



What I Have Finished...

A sock! (Magic loop, ChiaoGoo Red Lace US 1, Patons Kroy)
Scalloped Edge Dishcloths
Cluster Flower Potholder

What I'm Working On...

The other Patons sock
More socks in Phydeaux Designs Chaussette "Blackberry Bramble"
Georgetown by Hannah Fettig in Wool-Ease "Forest Green Heather"
Hitchhiker Shawl by Martina Behm in Malabrigo Mechita "Lotus"

What I Have Acquired...

All About the Buttons Retractable Tape Measure

What's New in the Shop...

Many updates cometh! Starting Friday, November 6th
www.hookandgauge.etsy.com 


Thanks for coming by and have a wonderfully creative week!






Monday, October 12, 2015

Church Lady Knits Episode 3: Interrupting Corgi

This Week's Episode...



What I Have Finished (Imaginary FOs)...

(Worked in Lily Sugar & Cream and Bernat Handicrafter; H hook)

Scalloped Edge Dishcloths
Cluster Flower Potholder
**Note: Holly Casto's potholder video was taken down. :( BUT, here is a blog post.

What I'm Working On...

Habitat Hat by Jared Flood in Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool Worsted (Lime)
Georgetown by Hannah Fettig in Wool-Ease "Forest Green Heather"
Hitchhiker Shawl by Martina Behm in Malabrigo Mechita "Lotus"


What I Have Acquired (Texas Edition)...


What's New in the Shop...

Be on the lookout for an update this week!


Thanks for coming by and have a wonderfully creative week!





Monday, September 21, 2015

Church Lady Knits Episode 2: Heel-Spotting

This Week's Episode...


What I Have Finished...

Ria by Maria Montzka in Quince Chickadee (Clay) 12-month size


What I'm Working On...

Susan B. Anderson's "How I Make My Socks" in Patons Kroy (Blue Ragg Stripes)
Habitat Hat by Jared Flood in Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool Worsted (Lime)
Georgetown by Hannah Fettig in Wool-Ease "Forest Green Heather" (as far as I am aware, you have to buy the collection and can't just get this one pattern- I think it is totally worth it though!)


What I Have Acquired...

Featherweight project bag from A Homespun House


What's New in the Shop...

Thank you to everyone who has bought a bag! There are PLENTY of adorable fabrics still up.
Notions pouches & other exciting goodies- TBA
www.hookandgauge.etsy.com 


Thanks for coming by and have a wonderfully creative week!




Saturday, August 29, 2015

Church Lady Knits Episode 1: Knitting with a noodle

What's New...

Firstly, you will notice that the podcast has changed. For starters, it has a (yet again) new title: Church Lady Knits (with Kristen of Hook&Gauge).

If you are new, welcome! My name is Kristen and by day, I work as a music minister in a suburban church in Raleigh, NC. By night, I am a compulsive crafter. So, the name seemed to fit. Plus, who doesn't love Dana Carvey?

Also, I just felt like the podcast needed a reboot. I cannot articulate why; I have recently been feeling strangely about it and would like to try to be my more relaxed self. For now, I have decided to make the past episodes private on YouTube. The show notes are still available here, so go check them out to see what I was working on.

Who made you buy that yarn? Who could it have been... could it be... SATAN?!


What I Have Finished...


Ronbiais by Elizabeth Brassard in Knit Picks Felici Sport "Boutique" (Discontinued)
"Simple Hat" from Home and Away by Hannah Fettig with Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes (Lagoon)



What I'm Working On...


Left: Ria by Maria Montzka in Quince Chickadee (Clay) 12-month size


What I Have Acquired...


Left: Tuft Woolens Sock Soap in "Blueberry Lemonade" (limited edition for SSK); sample of "Mossy Woods" bath soap

Right: Hedgehog Fibres Sock (Pistachio & Monarch)Home and Away by Hannah Fettig


What's New in the Shop...


Shop update will be September 7th, 2015 (US: Labor Day). Until then, all current style project bags and kits will be 50% off!

New sizes:
- Sweater ($30)
- Shawl, my current standard size ($25)
- Sock ($20)

New features:
- Greater durability and stability from batting interfacing and cotton duck (canvas) lining. Don't worry, they are still plenty flexible!
- Removable wristlet keychain
- Larger sweater size (easily holds a sweater or even a smaller blanket)
- Sock and Shawl bags will be offered in both "landscape" and "portrait" orientations.


What's Been Going On...

The Raleigh Greenway

A beautiful post-monsoon rainbow

Rory antics
I reorganized my office! Let us rejoice! (Seriously... rejoicing is in order...)


Thanks for coming by and have a wonderfully creative week!



Sunday, August 2, 2015

ARCHIVED: Hook and Gauge Episode 12

Thanks for tuning in and stopping by!

OFF THE NEEDLES!!
Upstairs Downstairs: A Cowl in Three Sizes by Paula Emons-Feussle

On the Needles:
Ria Baby Vest by Maria Montzka (Stitched in Sweden Podcast)

Upcoming Ideas:
- Twisted Hat by John Horigan

Yarns Mentioned:
- Fiberstory Core Worsted in Thaw
- Quince and Co. Chickadee in Clay
- Malabrigo Mechita in Lotus
- Knitpicks Felici: Boutique (sport), Teacup, Gummi Bear, and Mosaic (fingering)