I know I just posted on the Rav. group that I was thinking of possibly hosting a Knit-a-long (KAL) and was looking for feedback but I just can't help it....I think I'm just going to go ahead and post it.  I've got something on my mind and need to get it out!


Starting June 1st and going until June 30th I'd like to host a knit along.  This knit along will be pretty open but with a few limits.

I've been hoping to knit the Veyla fingerless mitts by Ysolda Teague for quite some time but I know not everyone is going to want to knit them as well so lets knit anything from Whimsical Little Knits 2 by Ysolda Teague. 

This books contains 12 wonderful pattens including the Veyla's fingerless mitts by Ysolda Teague.  They are great little patterns that are fun to knit, don't use much yarn and/or time!  I think it's a great start to some Christmas knitting if your looking to make a smaller project for someone on your list.  There is a great variety as well, some toys, shawls, mitts and hats. 

So, I'm knitting these for myself but if time permits (and the complexity of the pattern), I'm hoping to make two one fore me and one for a Christmas present (so I can't mention who for). 

So let's talk details now!

Whimsical KAL

• Knit anything from the Whimsical Little Knits 2 book (you will have to purchase the pattern if you don't already own it)
• Knit as many projects as you would like
• Use any yarn you would like (new or old ;) )
• Post on the Ravelry group thread (for FO's only) your finished object(s) *if you have more then one project PLEASE use a different post.
• Please tag all projects with "TANGLEDKNITSKAL"
• I will also open a chatter thread that we can talk about what we are knitting, the yarn we are using, etc. 

Whimsical Prizes

There will be prizes.  They will be announced shortly.

Ravelry Group - TangledKnits Video Podcast

Where to find my mom  

Raverly and Plurk - raindrop1963
Twitter - alveltkamp
Ravelry Group - TangledKnits Video Podcast

FinishedKnits

Moms Finished Knits

Cultured Purl basic sock by Ellen Stratton

Kandice's Tangled Knits 

Nothing

TangledKnits

  Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West - my project

•  Wolles color changing yarn - lights

Feathers Stole by feminine by design -  my project (no pictures yet)

• Filatura Di Crosa Centolavaggi - 125
   

 The age of brass and steam by Orange Flower - my project (no pictures yet)

• Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock Good Ship Lollipop

You're Putting Me On by Judy Gibson - my project

• Indigodragonfly MCN sock - now accepting applications for minions   
• I haven't worked on this since completing the first sock.

Spinning

Both mom and I are working on our drop spindles using the StudioLoo fiber I got at the Knitters frolic.

KnitPicks

Moms Knit picks

I brought home some Shilasdair for mom.  She also received her KGASS swap and got some very nice fabric from Japan and a beautiful square. 

Shopping in the UK

The Knit Studio

• Hambley 100% organic British wool
• Pinks - Tutti Fruiti
• Blues - Beneath the waves
• Shilasdair - 100% merino aran weight
 

Knitters Frolic

• The Plucky Knitter - Plucky Foot 
• Flying Monkey
• Peep toes
• Princess Phone
• Studioloo - "Faux Cashmere" 100% nylon
• Gateway fibreworks -100% Ontario Alpaca

NextKnits 

Kandice

Colour Affection by Veera Välimäki
Pretty Things Cowl by Stephanie Pearl McPhee

Mom

Creative Knitting Magazine - Cynthia by Tabetha Hedrick

Givaway winners from the Cast on for YenforYarn

• Tinygeekcrafter
• Punkin97

I've been unfaithful but I'm really enjoying the excitement, the thrill, the newness.

I've fallen in love with something else - Spinning.  As I have mentioned in my previous podcasts, I started out hating it but it was just the fiber I hated.  Now I have practiced on some BFL and now I'm onto the "Faux Cashmere" I'm LOVING it and to be honest it's a really nice change from all the knitting I was doing.

Trust me, I hear my knitting calling me *Knit me! Knit me! I'm so close to be complete*  I hear it and sure I'll pick it up when it starts to really taunt me but I knit a few stitches then continue with my spinning.  I just can't help it.  It's a different calm, it's a different feeling and I'm very much enjoying it.  I love watching it form into yarn that I'll someday use to make a knitting project.  I love seeing the colours change and  become something so  pretty.  I know that's all done with knitting as well but it's just different.

I promise I'll get back to my knitting but I'm just way to excited about the progress I've made with my drop spindle.  I can't stop and you know what, I won't justify why I should!  So there you have it.  I'm cheating on my knitting with spinning and I'm pretty sure that's how it's going to be for just a little while longer.  And so be it, I'm allowed!

Are you a multi-crafter, do you ever feel  like your "cheating" on one craft with another, if so, what?

I'd love to hear your stories.