tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-114994512024-03-18T22:42:57.427-05:00Knitting SatoriKnitting can be an "Awakening" experience (Satori). I hope that Knitting Satori can be a place where those awakenings can be shared and passed on to others.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.comBlogger455125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-5151447658301741082014-04-28T11:36:00.001-05:002014-04-28T11:40:15.321-05:00New Orleans <p dir=ltr>Better late than never :-) <br>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Let's just talk about the happy things. New Orleans was AMAZING! This is a city that you much experience for yourself. I am serious about this. We were treated so well, and everyone that we came in contact with was so kind and friendly. The city kind of reminds me of a big city on a limited amount of land. There is something to do every minute of the day, and the food industry there is nothing like I have ever experienced. My daughter, (Sara) got to meet the Executive Chef for Emeril's New Orleans, and got a full tour of where she will be working. She is so excited and I am for her also. She has a place to live and April 5th, we will be moving her down there. The apartments are so nice. <a href="http://www.rgnola.com/" target="_blank">River Garden Apartments on St. Andrews</a>. Now that has it's own set of problems since the original plans got changed. So we are looking for someone to drive down there with us. Long story. Anyway, the Tuesday evening we were there, the chef invited us for dinner. We were treated so well. I have never seen a dinner service so on point. We sat at the chef's bar, looking into the kitchen being able to watch everything that was cook and watching the back kitchen staff. What an amazing experience. If you would like to see some fantastic photos of the restaurant , menu, staff, etc check out this link. </span><a href="http://www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Emeri's New Orleans</span></a>. <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Creatively New Orleans was such an inspiration. So many artists there, and new ideas. On this next trip down there I hope to spend a little more time talking to the local artists and hanging out in the yarn shops.<br /><br /> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">While all this has been going on I've been expanding my hand dyeing skills. </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183383506/hand-dyed-superwash-and-nylon-fingering?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Mixed Berries & Cream</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183389581/hand-dyed-superwash-wool-nylon-231-yds?ref=listing-shop-header-1" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bermuda</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> are just a couple of the new techniques and colorways to come. I really appreciate the women who have willing and graciously shared what they have learned but more important I appreciate and am so grateful that these women love to share their knowledge in hopes that you will take what they have learned and make it your own, and turn it into "your own". Our talents and gifts will never grow and they will die with us, unless we share them, unless we plant those seeds into someone elses dreams. (soap box warning, LOL)</span> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">These ladies do not have a heart of competition, but a giving heart because they are confident in what they do, and what they know.</span> <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-49584774072709796332014-03-09T15:23:00.002-05:002014-03-09T15:38:37.574-05:00Foothills Sock<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Foothills Sock is now available on Ravelry and </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/smokymountaincolors" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">SmokyMountainColors</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. I have to thank Cristi for the inspiration for the sock with the Twisted Edge. It's awesome. Here is a link for you to check out her wonderful knitted items. </span><a href="http://turtlegirl76.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">http://turtlegirl76.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now how about a little catch up. :-) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It's been way too long and I have really missed blogging. But, I now have a good reason for updating and loading you all with photos. This afternoon I am headed with my daughter to New Orleans where she will be working at Emeril's. One of Emeril Lagasse's restaurants. Also I have to brag on my son, he is getting so close to his dream of being in the military. He has lost 60 lbs. He looks so great, and he is so healthy, loosing the weight the right way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Right after I published the Foothills sock everything got crazy. Also going on at this time is my mom's health has declined and she has been pretty sick. I had to take her to the hospital Friday. We missed her brother's funeral because of it. So you can see, I have had my hands full. The good news is that I have some yarn that is waiting to get dyed. A few of you have requested a colorway that will be the first one I do. As soon as they are dry, you will get an email from me. <em>You know who you are</em> :-) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have an update about the </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/179189586/the-foothills-sock?" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Foothills Sock</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. A friend of mine who is also a indie dyer, MoonT of </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoonHoller?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Moon Holler</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> (you can find her on Etsy and on Ravelry) is knitting my sock in some of her beautiful hand dyed. Check it out. I think it's amazing and refreshing when women can support each other. There is truly room for all of us and all our gifts and </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">dreams.<strong> </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have a few new things for you on SmokyMountainColors. First off there is a new coupon code. The first Monday of every month use <u><span style="color: #0066cc;">FIRSTMONDAY</span></u> to get 20% off. Another code is for FREE shipping between March 9-15. Since these are the dates I'm in New Orleans, everything will be shipped when I get home. </span><u><span style="color: #0066cc;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">MARCH915 .</span> </span></u><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-41942942608511791512014-02-08T13:59:00.001-05:002014-02-08T13:59:05.905-05:00Craftsy Update<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yesterday I was finishing up a class I was taking and thought I would check and see what was new at Craftsy that some of you may be interested in. As bad as I hate to admit it, there are other things in life to do. LOL. Anyway, I found these links and wanted to share them with you. Hope you enjoy!</span><br /></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-18031579987290554762014-02-06T21:05:00.001-05:002014-02-06T21:05:12.526-05:00Socks and Kickstarter<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I know, what a strange title. Well it's all that I've been working on today. Trying to come up with a good name for my new sock pattern has turned into me over-thinking it. So I'm working on the pattern layout, editing and the chart, hopefully by the time I'm done a name will come to me. One thing about my patterns, it is very important to me that each pattern reads like I'm sitting there with you. That you have a knitting instructor taking you step by step. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now I'm really excited about what I woke up to and have to share it. I was getting a notice on my phone that I received a new email. When I checked there was an email from </span><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/614560388/play-with-the-colors-of-the-great-smoky-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Kickstarter</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and I had gotten two people making donations. It made my day. I am so grateful and excited. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here is a closing thought for you. We tend to always be looking for something big to happen for us in the future, (you know that "one day....) but, what if we applied that same expectation and hope every morning when we got up for just that day? Try it, and see what happens, you have nothing to lose and something amazing to gain. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-1965081225668878692014-02-05T17:32:00.001-05:002014-02-05T17:32:47.603-05:00Kickstarter Project, Have You Heard<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Recently I was having coffee with my daughter and mentioned that with everything that has been going on I realized that if I had just a little boost everything would be taken care of for the Spring and Summer for Smoky Mountain Colors. She suggested that I look into Kickstarter. It's a program that hooks up artists with people who want to invest small amounts into different businesses for tax purposes. So I went and checked it out. MAN, was I surprised at the amount of money that some of these very talented artists raised. I in fact found two that I'm going to support. Anyway, with all that said I jumped in and created my Kickstarter project. I based my project on just what I need to finish launching Smoky Mountain Colors into the Craft and Fiber Festival world. It's pretty exciting, and each person that donates gets something special from me, according to their donation. So if you have a minute, check out my link. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you like it, please share it with your friends. Thank you so much!</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-28810575996620159432014-01-25T09:01:00.001-05:002014-01-25T10:42:05.015-05:00Coralicious Socks FINISHED!I am so excited that these socks are done and just about ready to give away. The stretchy pattern makes it a pretty safe assumption that they will fit just about every foot. For the person these are going to, I know that they don't like a very long leg. Their preference is really just a little bit above the ankle. So that's what I aimed for. Also a little finishing touch was added to the 1x1 ribbing. I chose to knit the knits through the back but make sure that you use a stretchy bind off. Sometimes doing a toe up sock, the bind off is a little too tight. So they are finished, and I love them and the pattern. Please check out the pattern on Ravelry and add these to your knitting plans, you won't be sorry. <br>
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In closing a BIG thank you to <a href="http://snapperknits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Snapper Knits</a> (Paula) the designer for letting me share her wonderful pattern on the blog. <br>
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<br>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-26632306619218179532014-01-22T14:54:00.002-05:002014-01-22T14:54:48.038-05:00The Flu Epidemic Has Hit My HomeHoly COW! They weren't kidding on the news the other day when they said that the flu in Tennessee was at epidemic numbers. Since the three of us are out in the public everyday, working with people and being exposed to who knows what, I wasn't surprised when my son got hit first, then two days later, me and then a couples later my daughter. (It's funny now that we are just about over it) If we have to face it better now and better together. :-) The down side is that my son had a severe case of bronchitis. He's on all kinds of meds. Finally today we are seeing a little improvement. <br />
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So with all that. I just wanted to let you know that in a few days I'll be back with more knitting news and some news about Smoky Mountain Colors. (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/smokymountaincolors">www.etsy.com/shop/smokymountaincolors</a> ) <br />
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Blessed Be. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-52751895494313821652014-01-15T11:00:00.005-05:002014-01-15T11:21:49.867-05:00We'ved Added Needlepoint to SmokyMountainColorsRecently I ran into a lady who does amazing needlework. Her favorite is needlepoint. As we talked I thought it would be wonderful to add a few of her items to SmokyMountainColors. Since we are about handmade, handcrafted, made in East Tennessee, she fit right in. <br>
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<span id="goog_1125354948"></span><span id="goog_1125354949"><i>Don't forget to check them out at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shops/smokymountaincolors" target="_blank">SmokyMountainColors</a></i></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-68160495228147102722014-01-13T10:45:00.000-05:002014-01-13T10:45:10.653-05:00Coralicious Socks & Kollage Yarns Sock-a-licious Part Two<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Coralicious Sock part two. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This photo is of the connection of the gusset stitches and the heel. I would like to note here that the pattern calls for M1's. Paula uses the K1f&b but she suggests that you can use the M1 that you prefer. When it comes to the decreases the pattern calls for the SSK and P2tog. Recently I learned a little trick to the SSK. The first stitch I slip as to purl, the second stitch I slip as to knit. I just like how it looks. If you haven't tried it before, now's the time.î</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So now it's time to decide how many repeats to do for the leg and how much of a cuff will look good then bind off and cast on for the second sock. Another wonderful things about this pattern is that it is easy to customize. Everyone likes their socks a little different. Finished photos will be next!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-49509730275640571802014-01-12T09:20:00.000-05:002014-01-12T09:20:21.137-05:00Coralicious Socks & Kollage Yarns Sock-a-licious<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Yarn: Kollage Yarns Sock-a-licious (found <a href="http://www.kollageyarns.com/yarns.php?cid=36" target="_blank">Here</a> )</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Over the years I have knitted many pairs of socks, but there has been one pattern that I have knitted that I always look forward to and actually hunt yarn to make these. A couple of years ago I made these socks for a place I worked as a sample to show how the Mountain Colors yarn would look made up. At that time, I knew this pattern was special. So recently I found a skein of one of my favorite sock yarns, Kollage Yarns, Sock-a-licious, on sale and knew when I seen the yarn it would be perfect for this sock. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Designer is </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/paula-mckeever" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Paula McKeever</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and her blog is</span><a href="http://www.snapperknits.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> SnapperKnits</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. The link to Paula, goes to her Designer page on </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ravelry</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> so you will get to see all of her designs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Coralicious is a very well written pattern. The sock pattern is knitted toe up and if you have not tried that, this is a good time to start. Personally I enjoy toe up socks, you have the ability to do some sizing and it's always a good thing after putting all the time into knitting a pair of sock that they fit. :-)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-91165729053080602582014-01-05T16:11:00.000-05:002014-01-05T16:11:27.126-05:00New Knitting Techniques and Getting Comfortable with the Old Ones<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now that we have finished all our holiday knitting, and we have a little time before we jump into another big projects it's time to maybe think about learning some new knitting techniques or maybe learning a new, faster way to get the results you are looking for in your knitting. I know that some people avoid patterns because they are afraid of the technique because it looks too complicated or it just makes them nervous. That makes me sad. We should always be tackling something that makes us a little nervous. Where would we all be right now if we hadn't done thing that gave us "butterflies"? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I am working with my students on taking on a more challenging project every time they finish one. And I am so proud of them. Within a few months, they are knitting in the round, doing advanced cables and taking on their first sweaters. What an awesome group. SOOOOO, I am asking you, as a fellow knitter, as a friend, what is your next challenge? What are you wanting to learn but find yourself putting it off. Short rows? Cables? Finishing? Well I teach, but I can't get to you I'm going to suggest following the link below and just checking out what Craftsy has to offer. I have taken several of their classes, just to see the instructor, the class material, and what is covered. It's impressive. Plus once you bought the class, its yours forever, you can watch the videos over and over AND ask questions. They also have free classes. Now knitting isn't their only subject. I'm taking all kinds of things, but when it comes to learning techniques, being able to stop the video, and see close ups, at your own pace, this just might be what you are looking for. I know when short rows came out, some loved them and some were totally freaked out, but, now that technique is main stream and you see it all the time. </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-46572784342962767402013-12-29T13:19:00.001-05:002013-12-29T13:20:35.712-05:00Year End Clearance at Craftsy!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014898902579841935noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11499451.post-20345971075157685902013-12-25T17:11:00.001-05:002013-12-25T17:11:07.918-05:00Happy Dance <p dir=ltr>This morning was wonderful, in fact today has been great. We had fantastic food and time to enjoy each others company. Usually we are racing all over Sevier County. I just wanted to share this picture real quick with you. My kids have great taste, they know how to make me smile. </p>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So then it was time to knit. Since I have read and been told that Dorset is great for socks, of course that was the direction I went. I just wanted to find out what everyone was talking about. So on size US 1.5 circulars the test started. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The knitting experience was different. The Dorset makes a very solid fabric, because it grabs and clings to the stitches beside it. That makes a warm sock. To make gauge I did have to adjust the tension in how I let the yarn run through my fingers. After that, it was smooth sailing. The stitches are defined, close together and exactly what I was hoping for. Now I don't know if I would wear these in the Summer, but anytime it was chilly or cold, a Dorset fiber sock would be the way to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I had planned on just knitting one sample sock, but after finishing the first one, and enjoying the sock and it's fit, the second sock is on the needles as we speak. :-) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So I'm encouraging you to try some Dorset, I have several 4 oz bundles in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/smokymountaincolors" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> waiting for you to enjoy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As you can see it has a beautiful color, it's clean and a lot can be spun from 4oz. I've found it be airy and a little stretchy (which is fantastic for nice warm socks). Now I have to be honest and say that almost everything I spin has some silk or bamboo, or something in it to made it super soft. This is one of the few things that I have spun straight up, not blended. So with that said, I feel comfortable saying that it's a little softer that Lamb's Pride wool. If you have never used Lamb's Pride I guess it's comparable to Cascade 220 and maybe Galway. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So here is the next photo. I spin a little on the thin side, mostly fingering to sport weight. I spun this so that I could knit some socks since everyone has been telling me what great socks this fiber makes. :-) There is about 400 yards, 2-ply. </span><br>
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