Saturday, July 29, 2023

Mom of 6 Stitches - EPISODE 5



Thank you for watching episode 5!  

In this episode, I talk about my current WIPs and some knitting plans and goals (finishing that No Frills Pullover!!!).  I also give a life/ summer update, and chat a bit about the KALs I'm participating in and hosting. 

You can find me on Instagram as @momof6stitches and Ravelry as @momof6hearts.

If you are interested in checking out my Etsy destash shop, click here!  I often post my yarn (and other crafty) destash items there, as well as my handmade knitting and crochet project bags!  I'm always adding to it, so check back often!


The KALs I am hosting this year:  #jillys52sockskal and #jillys52challenge

You can find full details and guidelines for these KALs here (for the sock KAL) and here (for the 52 challenge).  You can join in at anytime!  Special thanks to Lynne of Sunshine & Bubblegum and Dana of Dana Rae Makes for their generous prize donations!  (****We have some unclaimed prizes from the last episode!  If you are participating in either KAL and haven't watched episode 4, be sure to do so; you might be a winner!****)


DISCOUNT CODE!!!

Lynne of Sunshine & Bubblegum was so kind to offer a discount code to my viewers!  You can use this code to receive 10% off any order in her shop.  CODE:  JILLY2023

Thank you so much, Lynne!


KALS I'M PARTICIPATING IN THIS SUMMER:

#summersockcamp2023 hosted by Kay @thecrazysocklady

#christmasinjuly2023 hosted by Dana @danaraemakes

#lolodiditweekendsockchallenge hosted by @_lolodidit

#bagginsbirthdaymal23 hosted by @hollypressfibers


YARNS MENTIONED:

A Homespun House

Hedgehog Fibres

Holly Press Fibers 

Knit Picks

Leap of Faith Yarns

Lolodidit

Nanette Wake Studios

Ruby and Roses Yarns

Yarnable by Hypnotic Yarns 


PATTERNS MENTIONED:

Cozy Comfort Throw by Molly Klatt (A Homespun House)

Cozy Memories Blanket

Dana Rae Makes a HUGE thank you to Dana Rae for being so kind and offering prize donations for our 2023 Sock KAL!  

Dotted Rays Shawl by Stephen West

No Frills Sweater by Petite Knit

Rhinebeck Roomies Socks by Kay Litton


PROJECT BAGS MENTIONED:

Bags by Awesome Granny

Eldenwood Craft

GingerSnap Fibers

Knitting Broomstick

The Knitted Soiree

Midwest Stitches

Stitching the High Notes

Sunshine & Bubblegum


OTHER:

Charmed and Dangerous

Lach and Lou

Little Bitty Delights

Lovesockwool Podcast

Simply Serving

The Crazy Sock Lady Podcast 



A NOTE ON AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS:

When you click on any of my Amazon links in this blog and make a purchase from that link, you will be helping to support this blog and podcast.  It does NOT cost you anything extra.  Thank you for your support! 

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Mom of 6 Stitches - EPISODE 4 is finally here!

 


Thank you for watching episode 4!  I have been off the YouTube radar for awhile, so it is great to be back and sharing alllllll the projects!  (Forgive the choppy editing towards the end; the kiddos were getting restless without me, haha!)

In this episode, I discuss all the KALs I'm enjoying this summer, give a little life update on my son's open heart surgery, and announce the first round of winners for the #jillys52sockskal and #jillys52challenge !

You can find me on Instagram as @momof6stitches and Ravelry as @momof6hearts.

If you are interested in checking out my Etsy shop, click here!  I often post my yarn (and other crafty) destash items there, as well as my handmade knitting and crochet project bags!  (You might find a couple of new bags being posted this week!  Yay!)

The KALs I am hosting this year:  #jillys52sockskal and #jillys52challenge

You can find full details and guidelines for these KALs here (for the sock KAL) and here (for the 52 challenge).  You can join in at anytime!  Special thanks to Lynne of Sunshine & Bubblegum and Dana of Dana Rae Makes for their generous prize donations!


DISCOUNT CODE!!!

Lynne of Sunshine & Bubblegum was so kind to offer a discount code to my viewers!  You can use this code to receive 10% off any order in her shop.  CODE:  JILLY2023

Thank you so much, Lynne!


KALS MENTIONED:

#summersockcamp2023 hosted by Kay @thecrazysocklady

#christmasinjuly2023 hosted by Dana @danaraemakes

#lolodiditweekendsockchallenge hosted by @_lolodidit


YARNS MENTIONED:

Adelaide Cottage (no longer dyeing)

A Homespun House

Caron Spice Cakes 

The Cozy Knitter

Gnome Acres (no longer dyeing)

Freckled Whimsy

Hedgehog Fibres

Holly Press Fibers 

Knit Picks

Leap of Faith Yarns

Little Lionhead Knits

Lolodidit

Momma Jess Knits

Must Stash Yarn

Opal Sock Yarn

Pandia's Jewels (no longer dyeing)

Pineapple Yarns (no longer dyeing)

Ruby and Roses Yarns

Weird Sisters Wool Emporium

Yarnable by Hypnotic Yarns (As of the date of this posting, they are open for new subscribers!  Run, don't walk!  I love my Yarnable subscription!)


PATTERNS MENTIONED:

Blueberry Waffle Socks

C2C Crochet Blanket

Cozy Comfort Throw by Molly Klatt (A Homespun House)

Cozy Memories Blanket

Dana Rae Makes a HUGE thank you to Dana Rae for being so kind and offering prize donations for our 2023 Sock KAL!  

Dishcloth Pattern

Dotted Rays Shawl by Stephen West

Fish Lips Kiss Heel

Garland Socks by Lauren Slagle (Lolodidit)

Garter Goodness Shawl by Stephen West

Join as you go Granny Squares (YouTube tutorial; I originally found this on @thecrazysocklady's project page here)

Judy's Magic Cast-On for Toe-Up Socks 

Knitting 2 Socks at a Time Cuff Down (this is an older tutorial by the brilliant Mina of the Knitting Expat podcast!  This is my personal favorite method for knitting 2-at-a-time socks)

Moss Eccles Socks by Kay Jones (Bakery Bears)

No Frills Sweater by Petite Knit


PROJECT BAGS MENTIONED:

A Homespun House and The Knitting Unicorn

Back Porch Fiber Co

Bags by Awesome Granny

Eldenwood Craft

GingerSnap Fibers

Knitting Broomstick

The Knitted Soiree

Midwest Stitches

Stitching the High Notes

Sunshine & Bubblegum


OTHER:

Bakery Bears

Charmed and Dangerous

Lach and Lou

Little Bitty Delights

Lovesockwool Podcast

Signature Needle Arts

Simply Serving

The Crazy Sock Lady Podcast 


PRIZE WINNERS!

***All winners please contact me on Instagram @momof6stitches to claim your prize!***


Winners for the #jillys52sockskal :

The following lucky winners have won 1 sock pattern of your choice from Dana Rae Makes: 

cheshirestripes - Robin

left_in_stitches - Kavitha

deusprovidebit - Gramma Harv

waning.gibbous.creations - Amber

keep_knitten_kitten - Hannah


The following lucky winner has won a prize package generously donated by Dana Rae Makes:

MommaJessKnits


The following lucky winner has won a bar of wool soap generously donated by Lynne of Sunshine & Bubblegum:

sockknitr - Debbie


The following lucky winner has won a handmade sock-sized project bag from yours truly:

saucyknits - Alix


Winners for the #jillys52challenge :

The following lucky winner has won a bar of wool soap generously donated by Lynne of Sunshine & Bubblegum:

layingcable - Nancy


The following lucky winner has won a handmade project bag from yours truly:

foreveralwaysalways - Christine


The next round of winners will be drawn in December!  Keep those beautiful projects coming!


A NOTE ON AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS:

When you click on any of my Amazon links in this blog and make a purchase from that link, you will be helping to support this blog and podcast.  It does NOT cost you anything extra.  Thank you for your support! 

Mom of 6 Stitches - EPISODE 5

Thank you for watching episode 5!   In this episode, I talk about my current WIPs and some knitting plans and goals (finishing that No Frill...