Episode 28: Call of Knitting Zombies.

First of all, let me say that I've gotten a little education on Henry Ford and I think it's safe to say he was not into civil rights. Yikes. I'll talk about it briefly in Episode 29. I'd already filmed this before learning that. Yuck.

Otherwise, I'm back on track with regular podcasting and it feels nice to have more conversation going between us.

Also if you have kids around, don't watch the video after 1:11:32 . You can see a bit of my husband's Call of Duty game. It's gross.



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?set=&columns=&view=thumbnail&page=&sort=status%20completed_%20status_changed_&search=
Our Ravelry group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/my-so-called-handmade-life
And on Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mamatronic/

My Question for you: What are some older pattern books or patterns you've been meaning to knit from, but haven't yet?

Stuff I mention in Episode 28:

Monica's apartment on friends, compare to the yarn I showed: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/256564510008923101/

The Drunk Knitter Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCklmDz1EzkWHvlP-vE7E4Pw/videos

Chris Kresser: https://chriskresser.com

The saying: "It's better to eat the wrong food with the right attitude than the right food with the wrong attitude."

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-happiness-project/about-the-book/

Bed of Roses: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bedofroses?ref=l2-shop-header-avatar

Atelier Sarah Jane: http://www.ateliersarahjane.com

The #WingItKAL projects on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/my-so-called-handmade-life/3866229/1-25

#WingItKAL projects on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/wingitkal/

Winston Pullover by Jane Richmond: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winston-pullover

Jane's seed stitch version: https://www.instagram.com/p/BumP4Ceh-To/

knit in Lion Brand Thick & Quick, Sea Glass colorway: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/winston-pullover

My Plaid sweater for the KAL on Ravelry:

Cascade 220 Sport for second version of Plaidster in Olive Oil, Navy, and Silver Gray: http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Cascade220Sport.htm

Kia Socks by Dawn Henderson: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kia-socks

In Mockingbird Fiber Co, Monica's Apartment colorway: https://www.mockingbirdfiberco.com

Some DIY Links: 

DIY Drum Carder plans: https://www.etsy.com/listing/606520943/diy-drum-carder-plans?utm_medium=SellerListingTools&utm_campaign=Share&utm_source=Raw&share_time=1523326860000&utm_term=so.slt

Bike wheel spinning wheel: http://meaterra.blogspot.com/2011/05/so-much-more-than-yarn.html

Bike spinning wheel plans: https://www.motherearthnews.com/diy/make-spinning-wheel-zmaz76mjztak

Dodec Ravelry group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-dodec

Free Dodecspinning wheel plans: https://www.interweave.com/article/spinning/dodec-spinning-wheel-plans-by-porter-threads/

Dodec in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvgvPW9gXAg&feature=youtu.be

Dog fur spinning!: https://modernfarmer.com/2014/06/dressed-dog/

How to make photo coasters: http://www.cardstore.com/blog/diy-photo-coasters/

Weekend Knitting book: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/weekend-knitting-50-unique-projects--ideas/patterns

Feyre by Shannon Cook: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/feyre-2

Some Martin Storey pattern books on Ravelry:

Scottish Heritage Knits: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/scottish-heritage-knits

Rowan Vintage Knits: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/rowan-vintage-knits

Pioneer: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/pioneer/patterns

Rowan Magazine 56: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/rowan-56/patterns

Rowan Classic Winter: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/rowan-classic-winter-book-6/patterns

Martin Storey KAL in Fruity Knitting Podcast group: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/fruity-knitting-podcast/3893511/1-25

Knit.1 Magazine: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knit1-fall-2004

Episode 27: My Sweet Little Abomination

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?set=&columns=&view=thumbnail&page=&sort=status%20completed_%20status_changed_&search=
And in the My So-Called Handmade Life group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/my-so-called-handmade-life

Stuff I mention:

Suga's restaurant: https://www.sugasdeepsouth.com

Jeremy Benoit: http://artistecard.com/jeremybenoitjbsaax

I'm Walkin by Fats Domino: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rOuwEYTvYk

The Henry Ford Museum: https://www.thehenryford.org

Ford Family home restoration: https://www.fordhouse.org/about/the-henry-ford-estate

civil rights display: https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/stories-of-innovation/what-if/rosa-parks/

Detroit Auto Show: https://naias.com

Stuff I'm reading/ watching:

The Expanse by James S. A. Corey: https://www.amazon.com/The-Expanse-7-Book-Series/dp/B071XSV52H

Blue Light amber glasses: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073ZWC97J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&th=1

Wool by Hugh Howey: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073ZWC97J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s02?ie=UTF8&th=1

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Player-One-Ernest-Cline/dp/0307887448

Jack Black's Jablinski Games: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuriCa9loP_OsH75_5j8M5w

The Quirky Monday Craftcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/artsycalei

Tara-Lynn Morrison/ Good Night Day: https://goodnightday.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-minimalist-knitting-patterns-book-ebook

Strathcona by Tara-Lynn Morrison: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strathcona-sweater

Markham Loop Collar: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/markham-loop-collar---good-night-day

Kingston Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kingston-cropped-sweater

Belleville Shawl: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/belleville-shawl-cowl

Pembroke Tank: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pembroke-tank

Windsor Headband: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/windsor-headband

Omemee Cable Toque: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omemee-cable-toque

Bancroft Sweater, free pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bancroft-sweater

Bloomfield Lace Blanket Wrap: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bloomfield-lace-blanket-wrap

Stratford/ Leeds Halter Crop Top: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leeds-halter-crop-top

York Bobble Toque: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/york-bobble-toque

Perth Cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/perth-cardigan

Meaford Moss Cowl/ Wrap/ Scarf: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meaford-moss-cowl---wrap---scarf

Petawawa Toque: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/petawawa-cable-toque

Minto Chevron Cowl: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minto-chevron-cowl

Newer Good Night Day book: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/good-night-day-minimalist-knitting-patterns/patterns

Older Good Night Day book, still available: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/good-night-day-knitting-patterns

Pom Pom Quarterly Issue 28: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/pom-pom-quarterly-issue-28-spring-2019/patterns

Woodwardia by Lydia Gluck: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woodwardia

Ginkgophyte by Emily Greene: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ginkgophyte

Felix Mitts by Judith Brand: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/filix

Water Clover by Isa Catepillán: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/water-clover

Aurea by Stella Egidi: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aurea-2

My current and old un-projects:

My Plaidster sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/plaidster

in Briggs and Little Heritage yarn: https://briggsandlittle.com/patterns/wool-knitting-yarns/

for the #WingItKAL: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/my-so-called-handmade-life/3866229/1-25

My Gingerbread House Socks: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/smooth-operator-socks-8

Mae by Andrea Mowry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mae-15

Floozy by Libby Jonson: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/floozy-2

Yarn by Yarnfloozy: https://yarnfloozy.co.nz

Guthrie by Caitlin Hunter: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/guthrie

Feya- Amy Christoffers: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/feya

Episode 26: That DIY/ Mixtape/ Zine Ethos

This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast.

Find me 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?set=&columns=&view=thumbnail&page=&sort=status%20completed_%20status_changed_&search=
and my Ravelry group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/my-so-called-handmade-life

My Question for you:
What are the most interesting DIY/ cheap hacks you've made? They don't have to be knitting related.

Stuff I mention in Episode 26: 

Noro Garden Sock yarn: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/noro-silk-garden-sock

Kia Socks by Dawn Henderson: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kia-socks

Cottage Hat by Dawn Henderson: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cottage-hat-2

Kia Socks KAL: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/kiasockskal/

Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B. Anderson: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smooth-operator-socks

knit in Gynx Yarns Gingerbread colorway (discontinued)

Mockingbird Fiber Co yarn in Monica colorway: https://www.mockingbirdfiberco.com

Check out FOs in the WingIt KAL in the Ravelry group: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/my-so-called-handmade-life/3866229/301-325#309

Persistence is Key by Amanda Woeger: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/persistence-is-key

Affordable yarns:

Holst Yarn as an affordable yarn option: https://holstgarn.dk/en/

Airy Wrap-Around Lace Sweater by Stefanie Japel: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/airy-wrap-around-lace-sweater

knit in Patons Lacette, discontinued but an example of big box store yarn: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/patons-lacette

Fitted Knits by Stefanie Japel: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/fitted-knits-25-designs-for-the-fashionable-knitter/patterns

The Drunk Knitter talking affordable yarns: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/yarn-bee-mimosa

Mimosa by Yarn Bee: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/yarn-bee-mimosa

Cropped and fitted sweaters cost less like Andi Satterlund's designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/andi-satterlund

and Poisongrrls: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/amy-appel

Shifty by Andrea Mowry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shifty-2

I'll knit in the Calypso, Trainling Vines, and Seascape colorways of Elann Tarantella: https://international.elann.com/elann-shop/elann-tarantella-yarn-5-ball-bag/

and destashed Knit Picks Chroma Twist Fingering in Lakeside: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/knit-picks-chroma-twist-fingering

also Stonehedge Fiber Mills Crazy skeins are an option: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/stonehedge-fiber-mill-crazy

or Fully Spun skeins: https://fullyspun.com 

Quote from Stitch N Bitch by Debbie Stoller: https://www.amazon.com/Stitch-n-Bitch-Knitters-Handbook/dp/0761128182

My WingItKAL project- Plaidster: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/plaidster

Strathcona by Tara-Lynn Morrison: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strathcona-sweater

Affordable super bulky recommendations: 

accessibility post by Caroline Dick, she continues her thoughts into the comments: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bttpqw2lgAC/

Dana's color blocked Carlisle Cardigan by Tara-Lynn Morrison and her super-bulky recommendations: https://www.instagram.com/p/BuL4UbYFY1X/

Lion Brand Thick and Quick: http://www.lionbrand.com/wool-ease-thick-and-quick-yarn.html

Wool and the Gang at Joann: https://www.joann.com/wool-and-the-gang-cuddle-me-softly-yarn/zprd_16287781a.html#q=the%2Bgang%2Byarn&start=1

Queensland Air: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/queensland-collection-air

Wool of the Andes Bulky: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Wool_of_the_Andes_Bulky_Yarn__D5420155.html

Michael's Loops and Threads Yarn:  https://www.michaels.com/free-spirit-yarn-by-loops-and-threads/10530918.html?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_National_PLA_Shopping_Null_Null_Knitting+%26+Crochet_Goal+Optimized-_-Knitting+%26+Crochet&&cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_National_PLA_Shopping_Null_Null_Knitting+%26+Crochet_Goal+Optimized-_-Knitting+%26+Crochet&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwc7jBRD8ARIsAKSUBHJiJ39_rw6TSphc4ECmVRz0BIsmiIx6qSvl_Shl7rFzAtxP_8l06d8aAoM9EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Drops Andes: https://www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?show=drops-andes&cid=17

Phildar Sport, held double: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/phildar-sport-n6

and DIY giant circular needles: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2013/05/diy-circulars-and-double-points.html

for Karate Sweater by Wenlan Chia: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/karate-sweater

Kid's Chain Mail by Kim Brody Salazar: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/kids-chainmail-coif-and-hauberk-chain-mail

Episode 25: Our Goals

This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast.

on my blog: https://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com
my Ravelry group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/my-so-called-handmade-life
on instagram as @mysocalledhandmadelife: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledhandmadelife/
on ravelry as mamatronic: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic?set=&columns=&view=thumbnail&page=&sort=status%20completed_%20status_changed_&search=

My question for you: 1) Would you wear am Aran oversized plaid sweater like mine? So should I bother writing out a pattern?
2) And what are some affordable super bulky yarns you use and what are you planning to knit in them?

Stuff I mention in Episode 25:

This Is Us: A Fiber Friends Conversation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvLwaANQAM4&t=2616s

Eddie Glaude Jr: https://religion.princeton.edu/people/faculty/associated-faculty/eddie-glaude/

the morning show he appeared on, fast forward to 10:40 to hear the quote: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8au4UuEAlxE

Quirky Monday Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/artsycalei/videos

Caroline Dick's post on inclusion: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bttpqw2lgAC/

Caroline's Grotine pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/grotine

Her other designs: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/caroline-dick

Abereen: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aberdeen-pullover

True North Aid: https://www.truenorthaid.ca

Holla Knits designs: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/holla-knits/patterns

Stranded Podcast Episode 125: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL2nQ314v_k&t=2955s

@iamfullyspun: https://www.instagram.com/iamfullyspun/

Fully Spun Yarns: https://fullyspun.com
Stonehedge Crazy Skeins:

Chroma Twist Bulky: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Chroma_Twist_Bulky__D5420231.html

Chroma Twist Fingering (look in destash): https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/knit-picks-chroma-twist-fingering

Elann Tarantella: https://international.elann.com/elann-shop/elann-tarantella-yarn-5-ball-bag/

for Shifty by Andrea Mowry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shifty-2

Big Twist Yarn: https://www.joann.com/big-twist-natural-blend-yarn/zprd_14369987a.html#q=big%2Btwist&start=1

Lion Brand Thick and Quick, Fossil and Raisen: https://www.joann.com/lion-brand-wool-ease-thick-and-quick-yarn/prd12018.html#q=thick%2Band%2Bquick&start=1

Rose Cardigan Kit by Sweet Sparrow Yarns: https://www.etsy.com/listing/629639253/rose-cardigan-kit-greens-robin-8020?ref=shop_home_active_5

Rose Cardigan by Andrea Mowry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rose-74

Kapsel by Shannon Cook: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/kapsel

knit in Patons Classic Wool, Natural Mix color: https://www.joann.com/patons-classic-wool-yarn/prd24730.html

The #WingItKAL: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/my-so-called-handmade-life/3866229/1-25

Our projects so far: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/search#photo=yes&sort=started&topic=3866229&view=thumbs

Super Bulky knits:

Winston Pullover by Jane Richmond: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winston-pullover

Strathcona by Tara-Lynn Morrison: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strathcona-sweater

Durand Cowl by Tara-Lynn Morrison: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/durand-cowl

Meri by Joanna Hietala: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meri-4

Atelier Sarah Jane shop: http://www.ateliersarahjane.com

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S52M350/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Michelle Colorway by Lovebird Lane Yarns: https://www.lovebirdlane.com

Kapsel

Kapsel, by Very Shannon, was such a pleasure to knit this winter. I am so happy I was able to test knit this one because it was finished before our cold weather left. And I have found that it goes with everything.

I have to brag on Shannon for creating such a great throw-over-anything pattern. It is simple in shape, but complex enough to keep a knitter engaged. It's also the kind of knit that you can define a season by- like, "That was the year I knit Kapsel."

This sweater was featured in my Fiberuary Challenge photos for "Knitfluencer you love" because Shannon is one of those. (It's good that it worked out that the pattern was released on the same day as that prompt.) Knits like Kapsel have kept me coming back to Shannon's patterns over the years, but I think she has been an even bigger influence in my life by having such a warm, welcoming Ravelry group. Hers was one of the first Rav groups I joined and her Downton KAL was the first knit-along I remember entering (about 6 years ago, I think).

From that group I have met so many knitters around the world, many I feel confident that I could message, at the spur of the moment, and meet for coffee I were in their area. Suddenly knitting wasn't the solitary habit it had once been. My virtual world has opened up and I am grateful to those who provided the Ravelry groups that gave me this. So, I just have to say thank you, Shannon for being the gentle, sweet person you are and for providing a fun, loving group for all of us.

Now for the knitting details: I used Patons Classic in the Natural Mix color with size US 4 needles. There are two distinct stitch patterns in their cardigan and I am amazed that my size 4s worked for both. I am also amazed that I kept an even tension thru the whole thing.

Did I mention that I love it? Okay. Just checking. Here's some things I love about the pattern, besides the textural stitch that I already mentioned, is the pocket construction. There are helpful links that made it a very easy process.

In my latest podcast episode I talk about affordable yarns I use and ways I make my knits more affordable. This was a very affordable knit and the yarn I chose holds up very well for me. I also think the Natural Mix color has an interesting quality where, depending on what angle you look at it, it can look tan or kind of pinkish- gray. This kind of textured knit really looks best in a solid, to me, so you can't go wrong with a yarn like this.

By the way Shannon shared a coupon code for this pattern in her instagram feed. And so it is even more doable.

(more on ravelry, instagram, and flickr) 

Episode 24: Still Learning

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?set=&columns=&view=thumbnail&page=&sort=status%20completed_%20status_changed_&search=
my Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mamatronic/albums

Join the #WingItKAL: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/my-so-called-handmade-life/3866229/1-25

It will extend past February!

My Question for you: What are your 2019 goals? How'd you do on yours from 2018?

Stuff I mention in Episode 24:

My Ravelry group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/my-so-called-handmade-life

Nutritious Movement: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com

Diastasis Recti by Katy Bowman: https://www.amazon.com/Diastasis-Recti-Solution-Abdominal-Separation/dp/098965396X

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-happiness-project/about-the-book/

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726

Walking Gone Wild by Dami Roelse: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Gone-Wild-Lose-Trail-ebook/dp/B07CP29BHS/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1547495994&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=dami+rotelle+walking+wild

Me and My White Supremacy Workbook by Layla F. Saad: http://laylafsaad.com

Verses on handling racism from either perspective, references only because Youtube won't let this description be too long:

Proverbs 27: 17- Iron sharpens iron,  Matthew 22:39- love your neighbor as yourself, James 5:16- admit your flaws, 1 Peter 4:8-11- we can forgive and encourage someone trying to change, 1Corinthians 12: 25-27- because we're equal, if one of us suffers all of us suffers, Galatians 6:2- Carry on another's burdens, Leviticus 19:15-18- speak up or you're guilty too! and don't bear grudges,  Philippians 2: 3-16- value others above yourself, Ephesians 4: 2-6- be humble, gentle, and patient with love, Romans 12:3-13- review your actions soberly, be devoted to helping others. Luke 6:27-28- bless your enemies, Genesis 1: 26- we are all made in God's image, Revelation 7: 9-10- what heaven will look like.

Instagram accounts with stories and posts on diversity in craft community:

Ocean by the Sea: https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18020913880018475/

Sukrita: https://www.instagram.com/su.krita/

The Color Mustard: https://www.instagram.com/thecolormustard/

BSF International in person or online groups: https://www.bsfinternational.org

test knit for Shannon Cook: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrG3fXJFtch/

Ruperto by Anna Maltz: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruperto

Buffalo Brioche by Xandy Peters: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/buffalo-brioche

My Cumberland by Jennifer Kelley: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/cumberland

My Selbu Modern by Kate Gagnon Osborn: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/selbu-modern

Makes me think of how I want to knit Alaska by Camille Descoteaux: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alaska-6

from Knitting Without Tears by E.Z.: https://www.amazon.com/Knitting-Without-Tears-Easy-Follow/dp/0684135051

My Bus Stop Sweater using EZ's formula: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2014/11/bus-stop-pullover.html

Inspired by My Neighbor Totoro: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Neighbor_Totoro

Some good free fashion templates for knitwear/ crochet design: https://www.idrawfashion.com/croquis/all-free-fashion-templates/

My Wing It KAL yarn; Briggs and Little Heritage: https://www.yarn.com/products/briggs-little-heritage

Vinterfjell sweater by Skeindeer Knits: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vinterfjell

Phoenix sweater by Libby Jonson: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/phoenix-18

The Way Back Machine to find old cached web posts: https://archive.org/web/

Throw Back Hallmark Hall of Fame or Lifetime Movies:

Love is Never Silent: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089510/

Wildflower: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103266/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1


Episode Easter Egg: http://www.blackdiamondsandpearls.com/news--entertainment/malcolm-jamal-warner-and-the-famous-gordon-gartrell-episode

Episode 23: 2018 Wrap Up

This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast.



On my blog: https://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com
On Ravelry as mamatronic: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic?set=&columns=&view=thumbnail&page=&sort=status%20completed_%20status_changed_&search=
On instagram as @mysocalledhandmadelife: https://www.instagram.com/mysocalledhandmadelife/
On flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/mamatronic/albums

My question for you: Who and/or what this year has inspired you to want to "wing it" and experiment more in your making?   

Stuff I mentioned:

The Expanse Series by James S. A. Corey: https://www.amazon.com/Leviathan-Wakes-Expanse-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0047Y171G/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1546449388&sr=1-2&keywords=the+expanse+book

Knit How by Pom Pom: https://www.pompommag.com/product/pre-order-knit-how-simple-knits-tools-tips-print-digital/

Wool by Hugh Howey: https://www.amazon.com/Wool-Hugh-Howey/dp/1476733953/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1546449479&sr=1-1&keywords=wool

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline: https://www.amazon.com/Ready-Player-One-Ernest-
Cline/dp/0307887448

My mashup of two vests, My Back to School Tuxedo Vest: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2011/11/tuxedo-vest.html

Project bag by wasFraukemacht: https://www.instagram.com/wasfraukemacht/

Regia Pairfect yarn: https://www.loveknitting.com/us/regia-pairfect?gclid=Cj0KCQiA37HhBRC8ARIsAPWoO0wWOmxEimu3hq5gGQhO4NqD61OkHNTDqvTl8H4LfEibpz6nVed527EaAm4_EALw_wcB&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&ef_id=Cj0KCQiA37HhBRC8ARIsAPWoO0wWOmxEimu3hq5gGQhO4NqD61OkHNTDqvTl8H4LfEibpz6nVed527EaAm4_EALw_wcB:G:s&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=1659547384&utm_term=+regia%20+pairfect

Kettle Yarn Co, Islington: https://kettleyarnco.co.uk

Tieke Yarn: https://www.tiekegarne.de/en/

turmeric curcumin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X9T1Y3F/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s03?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My Blogmas beginning: https://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2018/12/the-bulky-easy-one-or-blogmas-day-1.html

heel flap from Dani Jorge's 'Twas the Night Before Christmas: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/twas-the-night-before-christmas-socks

Michelle Socks on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/smooth-operator-socks-7

knit in Michelle colorway by LovebirdLane Yarns: https://www.lovebirdlane.com/shop

dyed by Julieanne of My Muddling Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/user/anneofjulie

Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend: https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454

My Walk the Block Wrap by RizzaKnits: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2018/07/the-mystery-knit-along-and-thoughts-on.html

My Franken-Blanket: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/franken--blanket

Simple Watchman's Cap by Channah Koppel: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2018/07/simple-watchmans-cap.html

Oak Crest by Vanessa Townley: https://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2018/11/oak-crest.html

Soka'pii yarn from Farmer's Daughter Fibers: http://thefarmersdaughterfibers.com

Cardamom Coffee Hat by Caitlin Hunter: https://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2018/11/cardamom-coffee-hat.html

Zara Tee by Dianna Walla: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2018/06/zara-tee.html

Birch by Pam Allen: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/birch

Plum by Junko Okamoto: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/plum

The Bulky Easy One by Joji Locatelli: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/the-easy-bulky-one

Weekender by Andrea Mowry: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2018/06/weekender.html

Moeke Yarns Elena Yarn: http://www.moeke-yarns.com/index.php/story/27-elena

Intuition Shawl test: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/mothers-intuition

Yarn Floozy Merino/ Silk/ Cashmere Yarn: https://yarnfloozy.co.nz

The Edge by Alina Schneider: http://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2018/02/best-sweater-pattern-ever.html

Phoenix by Libby Jonson: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/phoenix

Knit in Wool of the Andes, Currant: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Wool_of_the_Andes_Worsted_Yarn__D5420103.html

Templer Sneak Peek on @SoVeryShannon: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrG3fXJFtch/

Nightshift by Andrea Mowry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nightshift

knit in Stonehedge Crazy skeins: https://www.stonehedgefibermill.com

and Knit Picks Provencial Tweed: https://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Provincial_Tweed__D5420322.html

Knits About Winter by Emily Foden: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/knits-about-winter

includes Full Moon wrap: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/full-moon-8

and Soirée: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soiree-4

Briggs and Little Yarn: https://www.briggsandlittle.com

Episode of Celtic Cast On: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShvQ9RKY7gY

Piper by Libby Jonson: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/piper-12

Ramblin Woman by Caitlin Hunter: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ramblin-woman

Amber by Alina Schneider: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amber-14

Old Harry by Kat Riddell: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/old-harry

Meg by Junko Okamoto: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/meg-9

Strathcona by Tara-Lynn Morrison: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strathcona-sweater

Moosonee by Tara-Lynn Morrison: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/moosonee-sweater

to knit in Drops Eskimo: https://www.garnstudio.com/yarn.php?show=drops-eskimo&cid=17

Foxy by Annie Haas: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/foxy-9

to knit in Tosh Vintage: https://madelinetosh.com/collections/tosh-vintage-solid

Cartography by Tin Can Knits: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cartography

from Strangebrew: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/strange-brew

Your past mods:

Ingenue by Wendy Bernard: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ingenue

creating a sweater from scratch: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/KarmynDesiree/moss-pull-over

Hugo Bonnet by Alison McCarney: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hugo-8

using techniques from Marlisle by Anna Maltz: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/marlisle-a-new-direction-in-knitting

which also includes Ruperto, one of my inspirations: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ruperto

The Hap Shawl by Jane Watling: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hap-shawl

My past mods: My Back to School Tuxedo Vest: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mamatronic/minas-tuxedo-vest

Info on the Wing It KAL: https://www.myso-calledhandmadelife.com/2018/12/the-wing-it-kal-blogmas-day-16.html

The Wing It KAL on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/my-so-called-handmade-life/3866229/51-75#73

our WingItKAL projects in the Ravelry Group: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/my-so-called-handmade-life

a No Frills by Petiteknit: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/no-frills-sweater

combined with Balloon Sweater by PetiteKnit: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/balloon-sweater-4

Easy Folded Poncho by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-folded-poncho

a Tegna by Caitlin Hunter, modified without horizontal purls: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tegna

Itty Bitty Pretty Sweater by Maison Dene with bobbles: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/itty-bitty-pretty-sweater

Mociar Cowl by Audrey Borrego lace stitch: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mociar-cowl

to replace lace in another shawl pattern.

Then there are vests, oversized colorwork sweaters, a mashup of shawl patterns, and more.

And just because I love you here is Bugs and an interesting Monster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cpX3qrzRfk