108 - Day Off

Ep 108 recorded 5/4/22

Segments this week include: FOs, Wips, Spinning, Out and About, and I’ve Got Sunshine.  A note on showlinks – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such and all links for yarn are directly to the dyer’s website.

FOs

Recalibrate by Shana Lines is done!

My second Lotus Mandala Vest is done!  

I’m finished spinning some plain cotton to finish the As You Wish shawl.

WIPs

As You Wish MKAL by Mary Annarella of Lyrical Knits.  

Winona by Brenda Castiel in handspun from Hipstrings. 

48-st socks for J in  Bamboo Pop Sock in Sunset Colorway.

Papillon/Butterfly Shawl (Ravelry) – I’m on section 22 of 31 in the shawl.  I’m getting close!!!

Swatching for 2 new projects, Green Crochet Dress by Krinichka and Mermaid Skirt by Concept Creative, both are Ukranian designers.

Spinning

I’m spinning handspun yarn for the winner of my drawing for the Knitathon.   Fiber is 90’s School Supplies cotton from Hipstrings.

Out and About

Vogue Knitting Live Virtual May 12-15 and June 9-12. 

GGKCS podcast is having their annual Sheepy Spring AL, visit their FB page for more details.

Stitches at Home Stitches Expo at Home May 13-15, Stitches at Home June 11/12 & 18/19, Expo at Home 8-10.  Coming up in person, Stitchs So Cal in Pasadena, California November 10-13.

NH Sheep and Wool May 14 & 15, 2022 – I probably won’t make it.

If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com

I’ve Got Sunshine

I had my mother’s day gift last weekend, and it was a day off.  In short, I did all the stuff that I love to do that my family does not enjoy.  And it was glorious!