More thoughts on living with less and doing, or not doing things, because of the "ideal self."
This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast.
I'm on my blog: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com
Instagram as @mysocalledhandmadelife: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledhandmadelife/
Ravelry as mamatronic: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic
Questions I have for you:
Are you finding ways to move and take care of your body that are compatible with the "simple life?"
How important is it to you to get outdoors regularly?
Stuff I mention in Episode 9:
T-shirt quilt ideas: https://www.nationalquilterscircle.com/article/quick-easy-t-shirt-quilt-tutorial/
and here: https://monicapare.wordpress.com/2014/01/15/how-to-make-a-t-shirt-quilt-for-dummies/
My Goldfinch by Andrea Mowry: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2016/12/goldfinch-in-targhee.html in Gynx Targhee Dk
Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GSZJ3Y/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Our combined natural yarn links (Some of these companies sell both super wash and non-superwash):
Isager: http://knitisager.com/epages/8a82804a-30cc-48c7-ba7b-d862514f56d5.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/8a82804a-30cc-48c7-ba7b-d862514f56d5/Categories/%22Isager%20Yarns%22
A Homespun House Dale: https://ahomespunhouse.com/yarn-bases/
YOTH Father: https://yothyarns.com/collections/all
Quince and Co: https://quinceandco.com/collections/yarns
Brooklyn Tweed: https://www.brooklyntweed.com/yarn/
Guillat: https://dererumnatura.fr/shop/en/yarns/14-produit-generique1.html
Baa Ram Ewe: https://baaramewe.co.uk
Retrosario: https://retrosaria.rosapomar.com/collections/our-yarn
O-Wool: https://o-wool.com
Swan's Island: https://swansislandcompany.com/product-category/handcrafted-yarns/
Elemental Effects: http://www.elementalaffects.com
Blacker Yarns: http://www.tukuwool.com/en/
Tukuwool: http://www.tukuwool.com/en/
Peace Fleece: https://peacefleece.com/shop/
Mirasol: http://mirasol.com.pe
White Gum Wool: http://www.whitegumwool.com.au
Natural Yarns I saw at DFW Fiber Fest:
Independence Wool: http://www.independencefarmsteadfibers.com
The Ross Farm: http://www.therossfarm.com
Hill Country Weavers Naturals: https://hillcountryweavers.com/products/naturallyhcw
KidKat Ranch: https://www.kidkatranch.com/fiber.html
Ewe2Yarn: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ewe2yarn
Wolle's Natural Creations: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WollesYarnCreations
and Wolle's Ravelry Group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/fans-of-wolles-yarn-creations
I plan to use some of this yarn for the Azulejo Shawl by Christina Danaee: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/azulejo-shawl
and the Polly Shawl by Trudy Fedorko: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/polly-shawl
The Ninja Chickens Episode that discusses superwash yarn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YctMPp-lPYk&t=6s
Knitter's Review Calendar of Local Yarn Festivals: http://www.knittersreview.com/upcoming_events/
Karmyn's DIY drop shoulder pattern inspiration: https://www.amazon.com/Stitch-Bitch-Superstar-Knitting-Beyond-ebook/dp/B00AHDHLQQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1523645701&sr=1-1&keywords=Superstar+knitting
Pammie's Timely Cardigan, by Libby Jonson: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/timely
My current WIPs are Birch by Pam Allen: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/birch
and The Bulky Easy One by Joji Locatelli: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-easy-bulky-one
Once more, The Year of Less by Cait Flanders: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Less-Shopping-Belongings-Discovered-ebook/dp/B0767XNB47/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1523645594&sr=1-1&keywords=the+year+of+less
Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson: https://www.amazon.com/Primal-Blueprint-Reprogram-effortless-boundless/dp/0982207786/ref=sr_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1523655269&sr=1-11&refinements=p_lbr_one_browse-bin%3AMark+Sisson
Nutritious Movement with Katy Bowman: https://nutritiousmovement.com
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Episode 8: I'm the Neat One Now
It's true! I have a few small areas of my house to tackle and the organization I have been lacking the last few years will be totally corrected. Who knows what genius ideas I'll unlock in my less- cluttered brain.
This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast.
On my blog: www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com
On Instagram as @mysocalledhandmadelife: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledhandmadelife/
On Ravelry as mamatronic: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic?
Questions I have for you:
Have you made the switch to non-superwash/ un-dyed yarns or are you transitioning?
What are your favorite sources for non-superwash sock yarns?
Any booth recommendations for DFW FiberFest?
Stuff I mentioned in Episode 8:
The Sister Survivor Blanket Project: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-thistle-hollow/3748881/1-25#23
hosted by Evelyn of The Thistle Hollow Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFKbkUfowbg&t=3s
My square from Build-a-Block Blanket pattern by Lisa Carnahan: https://www.creativeknittingmagazine.com/blog/?p=1438
Right-sizing: https://www.smartliving365.com/right-sizing-your-way-to-retirement-step-one/
Minimalist Budgeting to save: https://www.theminimalists.com/finances/
The Year of Less by Cait Flanders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767XNB47/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
TTV photos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Through_the_Viewfinder_photography
Roid Week: https://www.flickr.com/groups/roidweek2017/pool/
Kon Marie method of coding clothes for hours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZH8-hG2y2Y
El Cosmico: https://elcosmico.com
Roswell UFO Museum: http://www.roswellufomuseum.com
Grand Canyon North Rim: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/north-rim.htm
Zion National Park: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm
Angel's Landing: https://utah.com/zion-national-park/angels-landing
Bryce Canyon: https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm
Roclite Trail shoes: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IR9EFWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Kelty Backpack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014JQ9GG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My Bulky Easy One by Joji Locatelli: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/the-easy-bulky-one
Lumen by Fiona Alice: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lumens
From Amirisu 15: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/amirisu-winter-2018-issue-15
To knit in Hawthorne Tonal Hand Paint (Grant's Pass and Silverton): https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Hawthorne_Tonal_Hand_Paint__D5420312.html
My Zida by Libby Jonson: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/zida
in Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn (Gentleman and Soft Romance): https://www.redsockbluesockyarn.com
for the Spring Shawl Wrap-Up KAL in Truly Myrtle Ravelry Group: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/truly-myrtle/3754268/526-550#550
Laine Magazine, issue 4: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/laine-magazine-issue-4/patterns
Specifically Kate cardigan, also by Libby: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kate-27
and Timely Cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/timely
Latest Truly Myrtle Podcast episode that got me thinking about non-superwash socks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7k0ceLnSZY&t=5s
Making Stories Socks 2018 Ebook: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/socks-2018/patterns
Tim Silverwood of "Take 3 for the Sea": http://www.timsilverwood.com
Blacker Mohair blend: https://www.thewoollythistle.com/products/hebridean-mohair-4-ply
Exchanging Fire Guide to Ethical Yarn: https://exchangingfire.wordpress.com/2011/01/30/what-about-the-sheep-a-guide-to-ethical-yarns/
Tanis Fiber Arts Pure Wash: https://www.tanisfiberarts.com/blog/2016/4/purewash
Mountain Meadow Wool: https://mountainmeadowwool.com
Madelinetosh Ranch Wools: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-ranch-wool--delaine-merino
for the Hazy Cloud Pullover by Andrea Rangel: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hazy-cloud
DFW Fiber Fest: http://www.dfwfiberfest.org
Roundtable Yarns: https://roundtableyarns.com
Future Knits are Silvermine by Christina Danaee: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silvermine-2
Larch by PamAllen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/larch-4
in Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn, dark teal colorway: https://www.redsockbluesockyarn.com
and a Granny Stripe Blanket by Attic24: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-stripes-2
in a Suzy Q Makes Fox bag: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1393040327
using Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle Dye, Poseidon: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Hawthorne_Fingering_Kettle_Dye_Yarn__D5420271.html
And Hawthorne Tonal Hand Paints, Cully: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Hawthorne_Fingering_Multi_Yarn__D5420251.html
Some great viewer podcasts:
Aknitak Creations Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luT2q9IVMjk
and Shauna Stitches Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsjxNywPkJA
This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast.
On my blog: www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com
On Instagram as @mysocalledhandmadelife: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledhandmadelife/
On Ravelry as mamatronic: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic?
Questions I have for you:
Have you made the switch to non-superwash/ un-dyed yarns or are you transitioning?
What are your favorite sources for non-superwash sock yarns?
Any booth recommendations for DFW FiberFest?
Stuff I mentioned in Episode 8:
The Sister Survivor Blanket Project: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-thistle-hollow/3748881/1-25#23
hosted by Evelyn of The Thistle Hollow Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFKbkUfowbg&t=3s
My square from Build-a-Block Blanket pattern by Lisa Carnahan: https://www.creativeknittingmagazine.com/blog/?p=1438
Right-sizing: https://www.smartliving365.com/right-sizing-your-way-to-retirement-step-one/
Minimalist Budgeting to save: https://www.theminimalists.com/finances/
The Year of Less by Cait Flanders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767XNB47/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
TTV photos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Through_the_Viewfinder_photography
Roid Week: https://www.flickr.com/groups/roidweek2017/pool/
Kon Marie method of coding clothes for hours: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZH8-hG2y2Y
El Cosmico: https://elcosmico.com
Roswell UFO Museum: http://www.roswellufomuseum.com
Grand Canyon North Rim: https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/north-rim.htm
Zion National Park: https://www.nps.gov/zion/index.htm
Angel's Landing: https://utah.com/zion-national-park/angels-landing
Bryce Canyon: https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm
Roclite Trail shoes: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IR9EFWY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Kelty Backpack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014JQ9GG4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My Bulky Easy One by Joji Locatelli: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/the-easy-bulky-one
Lumen by Fiona Alice: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lumens
From Amirisu 15: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/amirisu-winter-2018-issue-15
To knit in Hawthorne Tonal Hand Paint (Grant's Pass and Silverton): https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Hawthorne_Tonal_Hand_Paint__D5420312.html
My Zida by Libby Jonson: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/zida
in Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn (Gentleman and Soft Romance): https://www.redsockbluesockyarn.com
for the Spring Shawl Wrap-Up KAL in Truly Myrtle Ravelry Group: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/truly-myrtle/3754268/526-550#550
Laine Magazine, issue 4: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/laine-magazine-issue-4/patterns
Specifically Kate cardigan, also by Libby: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kate-27
and Timely Cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/timely
Latest Truly Myrtle Podcast episode that got me thinking about non-superwash socks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7k0ceLnSZY&t=5s
Making Stories Socks 2018 Ebook: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/socks-2018/patterns
Tim Silverwood of "Take 3 for the Sea": http://www.timsilverwood.com
Blacker Mohair blend: https://www.thewoollythistle.com/products/hebridean-mohair-4-ply
Exchanging Fire Guide to Ethical Yarn: https://exchangingfire.wordpress.com/2011/01/30/what-about-the-sheep-a-guide-to-ethical-yarns/
Tanis Fiber Arts Pure Wash: https://www.tanisfiberarts.com/blog/2016/4/purewash
Mountain Meadow Wool: https://mountainmeadowwool.com
Madelinetosh Ranch Wools: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-ranch-wool--delaine-merino
for the Hazy Cloud Pullover by Andrea Rangel: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hazy-cloud
DFW Fiber Fest: http://www.dfwfiberfest.org
Roundtable Yarns: https://roundtableyarns.com
Future Knits are Silvermine by Christina Danaee: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/silvermine-2
Larch by PamAllen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/larch-4
in Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn, dark teal colorway: https://www.redsockbluesockyarn.com
and a Granny Stripe Blanket by Attic24: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-stripes-2
in a Suzy Q Makes Fox bag: https://www.etsy.com/transaction/1393040327
using Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle Dye, Poseidon: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Hawthorne_Fingering_Kettle_Dye_Yarn__D5420271.html
And Hawthorne Tonal Hand Paints, Cully: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Hawthorne_Fingering_Multi_Yarn__D5420251.html
Some great viewer podcasts:
Aknitak Creations Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luT2q9IVMjk
and Shauna Stitches Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsjxNywPkJA
Episode 7: Hygge on Crack
Sorry I forgot to actually publish this one until today.
This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast.
On my blog: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com
On Instagram as @mysocalledhandmadelife: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledhandmadelife/
On Ravelry as mamatronic: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic
Episode 7: Hygge on Crack
Questions for you?
- As you simplify your life, spending less and becoming more resourceful to meet your needs, are you finding new creative passions or skills you didn't know you had?
- "Financial security is important to a point." What is that point for you? Do you want to work forever? Are you willing to take a pay decrease and cut spending to have more free time?
I'm interested.
Stuff I mention:
Sister Survivor Blanket Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFKbkUfowbg
Hosted by Evelyn of The Thistle Hollow Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzLEkx1THL8vtNSQyDeKWHg
The Thistle Hollow Ravelry Group: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-thistle-hollow/3748881/1-25#21
The Year of Less by Cait Flanders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767XNB47/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Honest Money Podcast with Cait Flanders: https://honestmoneypodcast.com
Larch by Pam Allen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/larch-4
To be knit in Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn: https://www.redsockbluesockyarn.com
The Weekender by Andrea Mowry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/the-weekender
Knit in Cascade 220: http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Cascade220.htm
The Bulky Easy One by Joji Locatelli: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-easy-bulky-one
Easy enough to knit during Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. And in case I'm not the only one who hasn't seen it: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067992/
Birch by Pam Allen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/birch-12
Both knit in Patons Classic Wool: http://www.joann.com/patons-classic-wool-yarn/prd24730.html
The Commercial KAL with the Stranded Podcast: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/search#photo=yes&sort=started&topic=3730609&view=thumbs
My Sunset Highway by Caitlin Hunter: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/sunset-highway
My blog post on DIY wooden needles: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2013/05/diy-circulars-and-double-points.html
Ashley Martineau's thrift sweater recycling tutorial: https://www.howtospinyarn.com/blog/2015/7/6/the-original-how-to-unravel-a-sweater-to-recycle-yarn-tutorial
Truly Myrtle Spring Shawl Autumn Wrap Up KAL: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/truly-myrtle/3754268/1-25
I'm knitting Zida by Libby: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zida
in Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn's Soft Romance and Gentleman: https://www.redsockbluesockyarn.com
Coffee, Yarn, and Dinosaurs Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQuhzCZH32NK9gIIY-Ixcw/videos
This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast.
On my blog: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com
On Instagram as @mysocalledhandmadelife: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledhandmadelife/
On Ravelry as mamatronic: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic
Episode 7: Hygge on Crack
Questions for you?
- As you simplify your life, spending less and becoming more resourceful to meet your needs, are you finding new creative passions or skills you didn't know you had?
- "Financial security is important to a point." What is that point for you? Do you want to work forever? Are you willing to take a pay decrease and cut spending to have more free time?
I'm interested.
Stuff I mention:
Sister Survivor Blanket Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFKbkUfowbg
Hosted by Evelyn of The Thistle Hollow Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzLEkx1THL8vtNSQyDeKWHg
The Thistle Hollow Ravelry Group: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/the-thistle-hollow/3748881/1-25#21
The Year of Less by Cait Flanders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767XNB47/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Honest Money Podcast with Cait Flanders: https://honestmoneypodcast.com
Larch by Pam Allen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/larch-4
To be knit in Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn: https://www.redsockbluesockyarn.com
The Weekender by Andrea Mowry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/the-weekender
Knit in Cascade 220: http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Cascade220.htm
The Bulky Easy One by Joji Locatelli: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-easy-bulky-one
Easy enough to knit during Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. And in case I'm not the only one who hasn't seen it: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067992/
Birch by Pam Allen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/birch-12
Both knit in Patons Classic Wool: http://www.joann.com/patons-classic-wool-yarn/prd24730.html
The Commercial KAL with the Stranded Podcast: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/search#photo=yes&sort=started&topic=3730609&view=thumbs
My Sunset Highway by Caitlin Hunter: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/sunset-highway
My blog post on DIY wooden needles: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2013/05/diy-circulars-and-double-points.html
Ashley Martineau's thrift sweater recycling tutorial: https://www.howtospinyarn.com/blog/2015/7/6/the-original-how-to-unravel-a-sweater-to-recycle-yarn-tutorial
Truly Myrtle Spring Shawl Autumn Wrap Up KAL: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/truly-myrtle/3754268/1-25
I'm knitting Zida by Libby: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zida
in Red Sock Blue Sock Yarn's Soft Romance and Gentleman: https://www.redsockbluesockyarn.com
Coffee, Yarn, and Dinosaurs Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQuhzCZH32NK9gIIY-Ixcw/videos