I will be teaching the basics to Knitting. Showing how to cast on, knit & purl and Bind off!
Check out more details at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knitting-101-with-twisted-fish-tickets-27766077084
Friday, September 16, 2016
My First Knitting Event with Missouri Star Quilt Company!
I honestly can't believe it here! My first event with MSQC! It will be October 17th and 18th.
I will be teaching the basics to Knitting. Showing how to cast on, knit & purl and Bind off!
Check out more details at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knitting-101-with-twisted-fish-tickets-27766077084
I will be teaching the basics to Knitting. Showing how to cast on, knit & purl and Bind off!
Check out more details at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knitting-101-with-twisted-fish-tickets-27766077084
Thursday, August 18, 2016
The Next Step
Hi All,
I'm ready for the next step... I think...
I'm really excited to announce that I am working on setting up my first ever Knitting Retreat. We are starting it small as a 2 day Knitting Event. We aren't offering an over night retreat yet. We are keeping it small to only 20 people and keeping it at beginner level with the projects being a coaster and dishcloth. But it is a start and I am super excited.
This week I am attending a retreat so I can get the feel of how one runs. I feel like I need to learn so much, but at the same time I feel that I have the instincts to pull it off.
The quilt shop that I work in has been carrying yarn for several months. We are testing out to see if we can sell enough yarn to justify the yarn being in its own shop. I just got the numbers and the yarn is about 10% of the shop sells... Not enough yet... maybe in a year...
If you haven't been to Hamilton, Missouri and experienced the Missouri Star Quilt Shop experience then you are missing out. Even if you are not a quilter, it is an amazing business and story. This September they will be having the 8th annual Birthday Bash. Do you know what that means.. It means they have only been in business for 8 years, and they have turned this little town into the Quilt Shop Mecca. Currently there are 13 shops all dedicated to an individual theme. I work in the Primitive and Wool shop. Let me take a moment to explain... The shop I work in, also has yarn, so, often times you will hear me introduce it as the Primitive and Wool with Yarn Shop. Basically, it's because I'm a knitter, I love yarn, and I feel that people will miss the yarn if they don't know it's here.
I've been working hard designing new patterns and working in the quilt shop. I'm not sure what my knitting future holds right now, but I do know I am a Shop Supervisor, and Knitter and we are planning our first retreat.
My wonderfully amazing husband is about to set out on a new adventure. We are buying a food truck. He has turned in his notice at his job and he is going to set out to be his own boss and make some amazing food. I can't say that I am not nervous about this, but I have faith in my husband, and I know his cooking. Everything should be alright!
I'm ready for the next step... I think...
I'm really excited to announce that I am working on setting up my first ever Knitting Retreat. We are starting it small as a 2 day Knitting Event. We aren't offering an over night retreat yet. We are keeping it small to only 20 people and keeping it at beginner level with the projects being a coaster and dishcloth. But it is a start and I am super excited.
This week I am attending a retreat so I can get the feel of how one runs. I feel like I need to learn so much, but at the same time I feel that I have the instincts to pull it off.
The quilt shop that I work in has been carrying yarn for several months. We are testing out to see if we can sell enough yarn to justify the yarn being in its own shop. I just got the numbers and the yarn is about 10% of the shop sells... Not enough yet... maybe in a year...
If you haven't been to Hamilton, Missouri and experienced the Missouri Star Quilt Shop experience then you are missing out. Even if you are not a quilter, it is an amazing business and story. This September they will be having the 8th annual Birthday Bash. Do you know what that means.. It means they have only been in business for 8 years, and they have turned this little town into the Quilt Shop Mecca. Currently there are 13 shops all dedicated to an individual theme. I work in the Primitive and Wool shop. Let me take a moment to explain... The shop I work in, also has yarn, so, often times you will hear me introduce it as the Primitive and Wool with Yarn Shop. Basically, it's because I'm a knitter, I love yarn, and I feel that people will miss the yarn if they don't know it's here.
I've been working hard designing new patterns and working in the quilt shop. I'm not sure what my knitting future holds right now, but I do know I am a Shop Supervisor, and Knitter and we are planning our first retreat.
My wonderfully amazing husband is about to set out on a new adventure. We are buying a food truck. He has turned in his notice at his job and he is going to set out to be his own boss and make some amazing food. I can't say that I am not nervous about this, but I have faith in my husband, and I know his cooking. Everything should be alright!
Thursday, February 11, 2016
New Place to Buy Yarn
Yep that's right!
Here is a picture of Stephen testing out the snowflake earflap hat in the shop.
I'm excited to share that Missouri Star Quilt Company is now selling yarn!
Okay so I'm a little more excited than the average person because I work at MSQC and I get to work with the yarn!
They have started out with a small selection of Lion Brand and Plymouth. However, I have a feeling it is going to grow. From the time I started knitting I have dreamed of owning a yarn store. I made business plans and contacted buyers, but it just didn't work out. Now I have the opportunity to work in a quilt shop that has yarn. It is (to quote my 19 year old son) "FANTASTIC".
https://www.missouriquiltco.com/content/visit-the-missouri-star-quilt-company
If you scroll down to the Primitive & Wool Section you will see the yarn in the picture!
This is so cool!
Also remember you can purchase the yarn online as well!
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Snowflake Ear Flap Hat
Snowflake Ear Flap Hat
I have started a new blog: You can visit it at http://jennyfishknits.blogspot.com
Materials:
• 1 Ball of Worsted Merino Superwash Raisin Yarn 100g
• 1 Ball of Worsted Merino Superwash Cream Yarn 100g https://www.missouriquiltco.com/shop/detail/43252/plymouth-yarn-company/-/worsted-merino-superwash-creme-yarn-100g
• Size 4, 19” Circular needles or 5 dpn (this hat can be knitting using a longer circular cord and done in magic loop method)
• Stitch Markers
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Holder (or extra dpn)
Gauge:
24 stitches and 40 rounds = 4 inches
Earflaps: (make 2) MC
Cast on 4 stitches using cable cast on.
Rows 1 (RS) and 2: Knit
Row 3: K1,yo, knit to last st, yo, k1
Row 4 and 6: Knit
Row 5: Rep Row 3
Row 7: K1, yo, knit to last st, yo k1
Row 8: K3, p to last 3 sts, k3
Rep Rows 7-8 until there are 20 sts
Keeping first and last 3 sts in garter st (knit every row), and rem sts in St st (RS knit, WS purl), work even until earflap measures 2 ½ inches (4 rows). Place sts on Stitch Holder (or extra dpn).
Hat:
With MC Cast on 95 sts using Cable Cast On. Join without twisting, pm between first and last st. Marker will be the center back of hat.
Next rnd: K2 [P2, K2] 3 times (14 stitches), with RS facing you, place one earflap behind work. Working in P2, K2 rib, working 1 st from main needle and 1 earflap st tog until all earflap sts have been joined. Work in rib over next 28 sts, join 2nd earflap as for first, work in rib to end of rnd.
Work even in 2X2 rib for 1 ½ inches.
Next rnd: With CC knit 4 rnd, inc 5 stitches in the 4th round.
Start Pattern: (gray = main color, white = contrast color) Pattern Repeats 4 times around hat.
Start Rnd 9 at st 14 in pattern so that the center of the design will line up with the center of the back of hat.
On Rd 28 Decrease 12 st evenly
Decreasing Rounds start after grid:
Dec Rnd 1: Change to CC *K7, K2tog
Dec Rnd 2: Knit (and all even rounds)
Dec Rnd 3: *K6, K2tog
Dec Rnd 5: *K5, K2tog
Dec Rnd 7: *K4, K2tog
Dec Rnd 9: *K3, K2tog
Dec Rnd 11: *K2, K2tog
Dec Rnd 13: *K1, K2tog
Last rnd: *K2tog Cut yarn and using tapestry needle thread yarn through last remaining stitches. Weave in ends.
Braids:
Cut 6 strands of MC and 6 strands of CC 24 inches long. Using tapestry needle, thread one strand of mc and one cc color through end of ear flap 3 times on each flap. Divides strands into three groups and braid, tie in knot at end.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Mrs. Crosby Loves to Play - Review
I received a sample hank of Mrs. Crosby Loves to Play - Train Case in Spangled Cotinga the other day and was told to test it out.
First of all I'm super excited to have the chance to test a yarn for the first time! HA!
I love the color way. The hand dyed semi solid Spangled Cotinga is a cool ice blue color and really speaks to me. I can envision a nice pair of gloves for the winter out of this icy blue Merino, Nylon and Viscose blend. But I had to rein myself in and actually knit a test swatch.
The recommended needle size for this yarn is a US 1.
I used a US 3, and I am very happy with the airiness of the fabric. I would recommend wooden needles due to the fact the yarn was very slippery and I needed a little more grip then what I got with metal needles. But, that is personal preference and nothing against the yarn.
All in all, I love the yarn. I love the color way and am very happy with the fabric. I envision so many projects with this yarn. I can't wait to get started with a project! This yarn left me very inspired and excited to find the perfect pattern for a nice pair of winter gloves, or a scarf, maybe even a matching tam or shawl...
Oh so many ideas are floating around in my creative head!
First of all I'm super excited to have the chance to test a yarn for the first time! HA!
I love the color way. The hand dyed semi solid Spangled Cotinga is a cool ice blue color and really speaks to me. I can envision a nice pair of gloves for the winter out of this icy blue Merino, Nylon and Viscose blend. But I had to rein myself in and actually knit a test swatch.
The recommended needle size for this yarn is a US 1.
I used a US 3, and I am very happy with the airiness of the fabric. I would recommend wooden needles due to the fact the yarn was very slippery and I needed a little more grip then what I got with metal needles. But, that is personal preference and nothing against the yarn.
All in all, I love the yarn. I love the color way and am very happy with the fabric. I envision so many projects with this yarn. I can't wait to get started with a project! This yarn left me very inspired and excited to find the perfect pattern for a nice pair of winter gloves, or a scarf, maybe even a matching tam or shawl...
Oh so many ideas are floating around in my creative head!
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Below No Show Socks
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Below No Show Sock
Materials:
1 Ball of Sock weight yarn approximately 3 oz.
5 Size 2US double pointed needles (this can be done using 4)
1 Ball of Sock weight yarn approximately 3 oz.
5 Size 2US double pointed needles (this can be done using 4)
5 Size 00US double pointed needles (this can be done using 4)
Size G Hook and waste yarn
Cast On 33 stitches for each sock.
Using a provisional cast-on, cast on 33 stitches (this will be half the circumference of the sock).
Provisional Cast-On:
Using waste yarn, crochet a chain that is a few chain stitches longer than the number of knit stitches you need. Knit into the spine of the back side of the chain, 33 stitches.
Purl back across stitches.
Row 1: Sl 1, K until last St. WYF Sl the last St as if to P.
Row 2: Wrap the yarn loosely around the first St and Sl as if to P, P across to 1 before the last St, WYF Sl last St.
Repeat Row 1 & 2, 9 more times.
Your Toe is now half way done.
With right side facing you. This will be a knit row, you will now begin incorporating your wraps and closing up the holes to form the cup for the toe of the sock. If you prefer a narrow toe, continue with Row 1 & 2. If you want a more square toe do less of Row 1 & 2. The working stitches in the middle will determine the width of the point of the sock.
Row 1: K across middle St to the first wrapped stitch. Use the tip of your needle to pick up the wrap from the back side of fabric and place it on the left needle and knit it together with the St. WYF, Wrap the next stitch (so that it now has two wraps) Sl next St then turn.
Row 2: Sl the first (double-wrapped) St and P across to the first unworked, wrapped St. Pick up the wrap from the back of the fabric and P it together with the St. Wrap the next St and turn.
Continue until you have worked all the stitches and you once again have 33 working stitches.
Unzipping the Provisional Cast-On:
Insert the tip of your needle into the stitch you knit up from the Provisional Cast-On. Then undue the tail of your waste yarn by pushing in back through the last loop and unzip the chain slowly as you pick up the live stitches from your Cast-On.
You now have a total of 66 stitches.
Knit in the round.
Top of the Foot
Round 1: K all Sts.
Repeat the established pattern for 1 inch.
Bind off 33 St. K33
Bottom of Foot:
Row 1: Sl 1, P32
Row 2: Sl 1, K32
Row 3: Sl 1, P32
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 until you are 1 inch from heel of the desired length.
Turning the Heel:
With the Bottom of the Foot facing you, you will begin the heel.
Row 1: Sl 1, K until last St. WYF Sl the last St as if to P.
Row 2: Wrap the yarn loosely around the first St and Sl as if to P, P across to 1 before the last St, WYF Sl last St.
Repeat Row 1 & 2, 4 more times.
Your Heel is now half way done.
With right side facing you. This will be a knit row, you will now begin incorporating your wraps and closing up the holes to form the cup for the heel of the sock.
Row 1: K across middle St to the first wrapped stitch. Use the tip of your needle to pick up the wrap from the back side of fabric and place it on the left needle and knit it together with the St. WYF, Wrap the next stitch (so that it now has two wraps) Sl next St then turn.
Row 2: Sl the first (double-wrapped) St and P across to the first unworked, wrapped St. Pick up the wrap from the back of the fabric and P it together with the St. Wrap the next St and turn.
Continue until you have worked all the stitches and you once again have 33 working stitches.
Bind off all stitches.
Edging:
Using Size 00US Dpns, pick up all stitches around the inside of the sock.
spread stitches evenly among Dpns.
I-Cord Bind Off Edging:
K3, Sl knitted 3 St back to left needle Purlwise.
K2, K2TBL, Sl 3 St back to left needle Purlwise.
Continue until you have the last 3 stitches. Then K3TBL pulling through.
Weave in ends.
Optional:
Using elastic beading wire and beading needle you can run a line through the I-Cord. This will give some gather.
You can use a little a dab of silicone under the edging at the heel to help keep the sock in place. I used E6000 glue and a wet finger to form it into an oval. The glue holds up well in the washer and dryer and gives enough grab to keep the back of the sock in place while having shoes on.
Size G Hook and waste yarn
Cast On 33 stitches for each sock.
Using a provisional cast-on, cast on 33 stitches (this will be half the circumference of the sock).
Provisional Cast-On:
Using waste yarn, crochet a chain that is a few chain stitches longer than the number of knit stitches you need. Knit into the spine of the back side of the chain, 33 stitches.
Purl back across stitches.
Row 1: Sl 1, K until last St. WYF Sl the last St as if to P.
Row 2: Wrap the yarn loosely around the first St and Sl as if to P, P across to 1 before the last St, WYF Sl last St.
Repeat Row 1 & 2, 9 more times.
Your Toe is now half way done.
With right side facing you. This will be a knit row, you will now begin incorporating your wraps and closing up the holes to form the cup for the toe of the sock. If you prefer a narrow toe, continue with Row 1 & 2. If you want a more square toe do less of Row 1 & 2. The working stitches in the middle will determine the width of the point of the sock.
Row 1: K across middle St to the first wrapped stitch. Use the tip of your needle to pick up the wrap from the back side of fabric and place it on the left needle and knit it together with the St. WYF, Wrap the next stitch (so that it now has two wraps) Sl next St then turn.
Row 2: Sl the first (double-wrapped) St and P across to the first unworked, wrapped St. Pick up the wrap from the back of the fabric and P it together with the St. Wrap the next St and turn.
Continue until you have worked all the stitches and you once again have 33 working stitches.
Unzipping the Provisional Cast-On:
Insert the tip of your needle into the stitch you knit up from the Provisional Cast-On. Then undue the tail of your waste yarn by pushing in back through the last loop and unzip the chain slowly as you pick up the live stitches from your Cast-On.
You now have a total of 66 stitches.
Knit in the round.
Top of the Foot
Round 1: K all Sts.
Repeat the established pattern for 1 inch.
Bind off 33 St. K33
Bottom of Foot:
Row 1: Sl 1, P32
Row 2: Sl 1, K32
Row 3: Sl 1, P32
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 until you are 1 inch from heel of the desired length.
Turning the Heel:
With the Bottom of the Foot facing you, you will begin the heel.
Row 1: Sl 1, K until last St. WYF Sl the last St as if to P.
Row 2: Wrap the yarn loosely around the first St and Sl as if to P, P across to 1 before the last St, WYF Sl last St.
Repeat Row 1 & 2, 4 more times.
Your Heel is now half way done.
With right side facing you. This will be a knit row, you will now begin incorporating your wraps and closing up the holes to form the cup for the heel of the sock.
Row 1: K across middle St to the first wrapped stitch. Use the tip of your needle to pick up the wrap from the back side of fabric and place it on the left needle and knit it together with the St. WYF, Wrap the next stitch (so that it now has two wraps) Sl next St then turn.
Row 2: Sl the first (double-wrapped) St and P across to the first unworked, wrapped St. Pick up the wrap from the back of the fabric and P it together with the St. Wrap the next St and turn.
Continue until you have worked all the stitches and you once again have 33 working stitches.
Bind off all stitches.
Edging:
Using Size 00US Dpns, pick up all stitches around the inside of the sock.
spread stitches evenly among Dpns.
I-Cord Bind Off Edging:
K3, Sl knitted 3 St back to left needle Purlwise.
K2, K2TBL, Sl 3 St back to left needle Purlwise.
Continue until you have the last 3 stitches. Then K3TBL pulling through.
Weave in ends.
Optional:
Using elastic beading wire and beading needle you can run a line through the I-Cord. This will give some gather.
You can use a little a dab of silicone under the edging at the heel to help keep the sock in place. I used E6000 glue and a wet finger to form it into an oval. The glue holds up well in the washer and dryer and gives enough grab to keep the back of the sock in place while having shoes on.
Saturday, July 18, 2015
It can happen!
It can happen...
In all the rush to pack up our firework tent after the 4th of July my second set of socks disappeared. I have a firm belief they are in the trailer waiting until next year when we unpack. So... With that being said its time for me to dig out another pair of needles and accoutrements and start something new.
I rummaged through all may cubbies and hiding holes and I was amazed to find a sweater I started almost two years ago. Even more amazed I'd forgot about it. I pulled it out to find I was at the end and all I had to do was bind off and block. What the heck!! I can only chalk that up to pregnancy brain. I casted off and now I have a lucky pair of needles to use to start a new project.
I've finally had time to read the Summer 2015 Interweave Knits magazine and found a headband I wanted to try and knit. I grabbed a ball of purple yarn and threw it all in a plastic shopping bag as I headed out the door to go to our cabin for the weekend.
I'm here now and I'm not sure how much knitting I'm going to get done. Our cabin was hit by high winds and flash flooding and we have a lot of clean up. Basically what was the gravel road leading to our cabin is now up against our porch. A green mold has covered all fabric surface and dirt and dust is every place.
My only salvation is I know I have a 2 hour ride home on Sunday. That is prime knitting time.
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