Holding the Sticks: March 2013

Monday, March 25, 2013

Episode 15:Really...?

First Period: In the Zone (3:38)

Developing Play

1. Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay with Berroco Ultra Alpaca, color 6281 (Redwood Mix)

2. Sock Yarn Slouch Hat by Sandra Bichlmayer with handspun Knitty in Color Grapes of Wrath

Equipment Room

Hippie Penguin Yarn! 100% SW Merino in the Holding the Sticks colorway! You can get your own here!

March Mad Hatter KAL/CAL

Second Period: Training Room (13:54)

Fitness Update

Shoes!

Third Period: Hockey Talk (22:56)

Minor penalties: Elbowing, Goalkeeper Interference, High Sticking.

Hurricanes/Checkers news

Post-Game Chatter

Mom update

Etc...

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Episode 14, In Which You Find Out how Crazy I Really Am!

Monday, March 11, 2013

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Thanks to Fifikins for gifting me the Lavender hat by Georgie Hallam!
Thanks to HippiePenguin for gifting me the Lattice Cable Hat by Hilary L. (HippiePenguin)!

First Period: In the Zone (6:32)
Developing Play:
1. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats & Clark with Red Heart Soft, this week's square is in Grape.

Spin-o-Rama!
1. Finished the Friends in Fiber; 4 oz of BFL/Silk blend in the Bollywood Bash colorway. LOVE!
2. Started spinning the Alpaca Yarn Company Baby Alpaca Top - 8 oz Color 435. Will 3-ply it.

She Shoots, She SCORES!!!
1. Race For Life 2009 Chemo Cap by Erica Downs in Cascade Cherub DK in color 34
Modification: added 4 rows garter st at the beginning.
2. The Not-Just-For-Chemo Reversible Cloche by Mary Keenan with Bernat Satin in Plum Mist Heather.

First Intermission: Rec League (20:51)
March Mad Hatter KAL/CAL! See the Ravelry group for details. Prize announced!
One idea for donating hats: Bundles of Joy group on Ravelry

Second Period: Training Room (24:42)
Fitness update, new water bottle, weaning myself off of the blood pressure medicine.

Second Intermission: Around the League (30:13)
Check out the Sock Bunny Knit and Fit Podcast!

Third Period: Hockey Talk (32:42)
Hockey 101: Player safety and safety gear.
Checkers/Hurricanes update.

Post-Game Chatter (43:37)
One minute Mom update.
ATL here we come!

Monday, March 4, 2013

Episode 12: March Mad Hat-Along

First Period: In the Zone (3:36)
Developing Play:
1. Mork by Julia Farwell-Clay with Berroco Ultra Alpaca, color 6281 (Redwood Mix)
2. Knit Sampler Afghan by Coats & Clark with Red Heart Soft, this week's square is in Navy and Grape.
3. The Not-Just-For-Chemo Reversible Cloche by Mary Keenan with Bernat Satin in Plum Mist Heather.

Spin-o-Rama:
Friends in Fiber; 4 oz of BFL/Silk blend in the Bollywood Bash colorway. One Bobbin done - 200 yds Navajo plied and one more bobbin to go!

She Shoots, She scores!
1. Soft Light by Suvi Simola with Knit Picks Simply Cotton Sport in Golden Heather
2. Plain Rolled Brim Hat by Kraemer Yarn Shop with Cascade Cherub DK in color 512.

First Intermission: Rec League (18:20)
Valentine's YAL winner announced!
Announcing the March Mad Hatter KAL/CAL! See the Ravelry group for details.

Second Period: Training Room (22:50)
Fitness tracking has resumed!
Tips for hand, arm, and shoulder health.

Second Intermission: Around the League (35:25)
Check out The Fat Squirrel Speaks!

Third Period: Hockey Talk (37:48)
Hockey 101: Minor Penalties continued... Cross-Checking and Delay of Game
Waaaahhhhh my two favorite players are hurt!

Post-Game Chatter (51:27)
-Quick Mom Update
-Talk about my upcoming trip to Furry Weekend Atlanta