Emily
Good Cheer Shawl
Brew a cup of tea, grab your favorite book, and bundle up in this shawl near the fire .
Cozy, squishy, and totally wrap-able, this aran-weight shawl has everything you love to knit. With a little bit of lace and a little bit of texture you’ll enjoy the process as much as wrapping up in the super-soft finished shawl that is large enough to keep you warm on the coldest day.
The single-ply Malabrigo Worsted yarn provides excellent stitch definition that really shows off your work. Pick four skeins of your favorite aran weight yarn and get started!
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Grandma’s Peppernuts
Our Grandma Childs made these spicy little cookies every Christmas and shared them with all her children. They are different than traditional Peppernuts (or Pfeffernuss) as they do not have any anise or pepper in the recipe. I guess she never liked the traditional flavors and neither did any of her children or grandchildren. We love these poppable sweets just as they are in all their ginger-y, molasses-y goodness!
Peppernuts
From the kitchen of Gay Rosenberg Childs
Ingredients:
3/4 cups sugar
1 cup dark molasses
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
6 cups flour
Directions:
Cream sugar, molasses, shortening, and water together. Sift together all dry ingredients and mix until incorporated and forming a stiff dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least four hours. Roll chilled dough into snakes about 1/2 inch in diameter and cut 1/2 inch slices. Scatter on ungreased baking tray. Bake for 10 – 12 minutes at 350 degrees farenheit. Allow to cool on pan. Store in airtight container and snack away! Makes about eleventy-billion tiny cookies.
by Episode 25: Good Cheer
Contact Us You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Show Notes
We (meaning me, Emily) lost my notes for this episode. With the holidays I’ve chosen not to spend the time on show notes this week. I hope you’ll all understand. Many of the projects and yarns used this week can also be found in previous episodes. If you have a specific question, please feel free to contact me via email at emilygclawson (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks so much for bringing us such great joy during this holiday season!
by Episode 24: Parade of Hats
Contact Us You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
French Meringue Socks by Vanilla Wool
Yarning Apart in Dust Light colorway
Mrs. Crosby Loves to Play in Bahama Woodstar colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Rupestre colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Rayon Vert
Totally Tubular Hat by Wendy Goekner
Malabrigo Rios in Winter Lake
Malabrigo Arroyo in Auguas (held double)
Picacho Peak hat by Alyssa Latuchie
Hedgehog Fibers Sock in Zephyr colorway
Lion Brand Heartland in Isle Royale
MJ Yarns Sophistisock in Joseph colorway
Christmas bag swap – Tifflary on Instagram, Southern Sparrow on Etsy
Queen Emily’s Projects
What I’m wearing – Sweet Summer Nights (pattern coming next year)
Material Culture Fiber Arts in Garnet colorway
Flowers for Yvonne shawl pattern by Romi Hill
Anzula Meridian in Emerald colorway
World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits
Knerd String DK in Uniform colorway
Cabled hat – my own pattern
Knit Picks Felici in Fanciful colorway
Heels and toes in Piratenwolle color 550
Flax Light Sweater by Tin Can Knits (working it like a So Faded Sweater by Andrea Mowry)
Hedgerow Yarns in unnamed one of a kind colorway
Knit Mona Yarns in Ice Cream Sprinkles colorway
My hand-dyed yarn in Carribean Cooler colorway
McMullin Fiber Co in Electric Rainbow colorway
Bea and Rose in Summer Breeze colorway
Wobble Gobble yarn in Rose colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love colorway
Other Mentions
by Episode 23: The Shawl of Death and Other Spooky Things
Contact UsYou can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Diamond Weave Hat by Creatiknit.com
Lion Brand yarns – Heartland in 180 “kings canyon” colorway
French Meringue Socks by Vanilla Wool
Yarning Apart in Dust Light colorway
MJ Yarns Sophistisock in Joseph colorway
Picacho Peak hat by Alyssa Latuchie
Mary Jane’s Tearoom Bears
Cascade ECO duo in Vanilla colorway
Berocco Heritage in Fuchsia and Calico
Queen Emily’s Projects
Scrappy Bias Shawl (what I’m wearing)
Flax Light Sweater by Tin Can Knits (working it like a So Faded Sweater by Andrea Mowry)
Hedgerow Yarns in unnamed one of a kind colorway
Knit Mona Yarns in Ice Cream Sprinkles colorway
My hand-dyed yarn in Carribean Cooler colorway
McMullin Fiber Co in Electric Rainbow colorway
Bea and Rose in Summer Breeze colorway
Wobble Gobble yarn in Rose colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love colorway
Knit Picks Felici in Kaleidescope colorway
Chasing Rabbits Fiber Co. in Honey and Indigo colorways
Flowers for Yvonne shawl pattern by Romi Hill
Anzula Meridian in Emerald colorway
Other Mentions
Mini Castle Designs – Doctor Who notions pouch and Harry Potter tote bag
Magnetic Knitting Chart Keeper from Knit Picks
Favorite Things
We shared a few of our favorite “spooky” movies. We aren’t into movies that are demonic or slasher style so these are some more tame recommendations
Deborah’s Top 3
3. Phantom of the Opera
2. Arsenic and Old Lace
1. Harry Potter
Emily’s Top 3
3. The Others
2. Clue
1. Practical Magic
Other recommendations – Wait Until Dark (Audrey Hepburn), What Lies Beneath (scary!), Bewitched, The Burbs, Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Changeling (George C. Scott), Monsters, Inc., Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Hocus Pocus.
by Episode 22: Socktober!
You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Candy Floss socks (for the ribbing) by Emily Clawson
Neeley’s Knits Supersock in Thing one and Thing Two colorway
French Meringue Socks by Vanilla Wool
Yarning Apart in Dust Light colorway
The Wizarding World of Yarn in Wingardium Leviosa colorway
Mary Jane’s Tearoom Bears
Cascade ECO duo in Vanilla colorway
Queen Emily’s Projects
Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love colorway
Knit Picks Felici in Kaleidescope colorway
Chasing Rabbits Fiber Co. in Honey and Indigo colorways
Wizarding World of Yarn in Transfiguration colorway
Contrasting heels and toes in Malabrigo Sock in Impressionist Sky colorway
Mini’s set by Blissful Knits
Self-striping sock yarn from Scrumptious Purls
Public Service Announcement
In case you missed the segment in our podcast, here is a helpful info-graphic to assist you as you ask the age-old question: Am I wearing pants?
Giveaway Winner!
We have an adorable progress keeper from Little Bitty Delights to giveaway. And our winner is DebraMason. Huzza!
Other Mentions
Stretchy Cast On for Socks by Roxanne Richardson
by Episode 21: Our Favorite Things
You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken or email her by clicking here. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Malabrigo Sock in Aguas colorway
AJHC Wools in Vintage Funk colorway
Candy Floss socks (for the ribbing) by Emily Clawson
Pinwheel Scrap Blanket by Knitting Expat Designs
ART yarns in Oyster Blush colorway
Able Cable Hat by Kari Steinetz
Old Norwegian cast-on
Neeley’s Knits Supersock in Thing one and Thing Two colorway
French Meringue Socks by Vanilla Wool
Yarning Apart in Dust Light colorway
Dot Shawl by Casapinka
Mrs. Crosby Loves to Play in Bahama Woodstar colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Rupestre colorway
Primavera Capelet by PaulinaP
The Wizarding World of Yarn in Transfiguration colorway
Sockhead Hat by
The Wizarding World of Yarn in Wingardium Leviosa colorway
Mary Jane’s Tearoom Bears
Cascade ECO duo in Vanilla colorway
Queen Emily’s Projects
Monkey Socks (no purl version – just knit wherever it says purl)
Malabrigo Sock in Idiecita colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love colorway
Snippets from YOUR past submissions
Please share with us a video up to five minutes in length (make sure video and audio quality are useable) of a snippet form your past. Upload to Dropbox or Google Drive and share with Queen Deborah at her email (see our contact info above). We may use your video in an upcoming episode!
Our Favorite Things
This week we talked about our favorite things to drink. Queen Deborah said hers are 1. Grandma Gray’s fruit slush. 2. Raspb
One Year Anniversary Prize Package
Get in touch with us as instructed in the episode.
Neeley’s Knits yarn in Thing One and Thing Two colorways
IndigoChicken Dr. Suess Project Bag
The Quirky Sculptor stitch markers and progress keeper
Pattern of choice by Lara Smoot Designs
Ridiculous Book of the Day
50 Jobs Worse Than Yours by Justin Racz
Other Mentions
Stretchy Cast On for Socks by Roxanne Richardson
Twig and Horn Wool Soap – White Grapefruit
by Episode 20: Our One-Year Anniversary!
Come join our Dye-Along!
Deborah and Emily are both having so much fun with dyeing yarn. It can seem like an intimidating process but it really doesn’t need to be. We would love to have you experiement with dyeing yarn and share your photos! We’ve put a thread in the Ravelry group for chatter on the process and draw prizes periodically from that thread. There are also links to a few tutorials we’ve enjoyed as we’ve been embarking in this process. You can share your photos on Instagram with the hashtag #dyealongkal.
Contact Us
You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Show Notes
Queen Deborah’s Projects
Sweet Summer Nights Shawl by Emily Clawson (pattern not currently available)
Amanda Makes Yarn in Meanwhile, At the Castle colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Aguas colorway
Lartha Socks (heel pattern) by Lara Smoot Designs
Sheepy Fibers, etc. in Lucky colorway
Footie Socks by Miriam L Felton
Plymouth Yarn Happy Feet 100 Splash in Lipstick colorway
Good Vibes Shawl by Nadia Cretin-Lechenne
Beach Bum Yarn in Hula Girl
Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering in Parkrose colorway
Luna’s puppy afgahn – Granny Stripe Blanket
Knit picks Felici in Bubble Colorway
Candy Floss socks (for the ribbing) by Emily Clawson
AJHC Wools in Vintage Funk colorway
Pinwheel Scrap Blanket by Knitting Expat Designs
Check out #pinnieparade on Instagram for some awesome pincushions!
Queen Emily’s Projects
Sweet Summer Night’s Shawl in her own yarns.
Dragon Hoard Yarn in A Very Merry Unbirthday colorway
Randrops by Tin Can Knits
Ella Rae Lace Merino (unlabeled colorway)
As yet unnamed aran weight squishy shawl of coziness
Malabrigo Worsted in Molly colorway
Window to My Soul by Joji Locatelli
Cascade Yarns Heritage Silk in Aqua Foam
Monkey Socks (no purl version – just knit wherever it says purl)
Malabrigo Sock in Idiecita colorway
Malabrigo Sock in Light of Love colorway
Yarn Hanging in Background
Dragon Hoard Yarn in Under the Sea colorway
Knitterly Things – Rainbow of the month club in Misty Mountain Rainbow colorway
Amanda Makes yarn in Beachy Pink colorway
Sugarhouse Woolworks – set of five, not named
PK Yarn in Benny and the Jets colorway
Knitterly Things in Sum-Sum-Summertime colorway
Yarn Cafe Creations in Marche colorway
Podcasts Mentioned
Dyealong Giveaways
Bare yarn – going to LadyAmberSkye
Deborah’s hand dyed yarn – oing to Trace44
Get in contact with us as instructed in the podcast
One Year Anniversary Prize Package
Neeley’s Knits yarn in Thing One and Thing Two colorways
IndigoChicken Dr. Suess Project Bag
The Quirky Sculptor stitch markers and progress keeper
Pattern of choice by Lara Smoot Designs
Ridiculous Book of the Day
The Museum of Kitschy Stitches by Stitchy McYarnpants
by Candy Floss Socks
I’m so excited to announce my newest pattern. Introducing, Candy Floss Socks!
Candy Floss, or Cotton Candy here in the US, is a favorite summer treat at parades, festivals, or theme parks and is equal parts cute, fluffy, squishy, and sweet! These socks echo all those qualities with a delicate little twisted cable that adds just the right amount of sweetness to a cozy, squishy sock.
You can find the pattern on Ravelry by clicking here.
I’ve also created a little tutorial on the left twist cable stitch that I use. I hope you enjoy the pattern and please share your finished objects!
by Episode 19: Preserving Family Heirlooms
What a crazy few weeks it’s been! The most significant thing that has happened is the house fire of our dear friends, who have lost everything (they are all safe, though!). That has sparked our discussion on preserving family heirlooms, as we are helping in restoring a special fiber piece. We hope you enjoy our goofy chatter (just like always) as well as the more serious. We also rediscover that Emily has a really morbid sense of humor. As if that was in doubt.
Announcing our Giveaway Winner!
The beautiful and talented Klara Zhulamanova has donated a copy of her Glacier Ice Shawl. It’s a stunning pattern that we think you’ll really enjoy. We are pleased to announce that JohnaJacobs on Ravelry is the winner! Please contact Emily to receive that pattern. Congratulations!
Come join our Dye-Along!
Deborah and Emily are both having so much fun with dyeing yarn. It can seem like an intimidating process but it really doesn’t need to be. We would love to have you experiement with dyeing yarn and share your photos! We’ll put a thread in the Ravelry group for chatter on the process and draw prizes periodically from that thread. Here are links to a few tutorials we’ve enjoyed as we’ve been embarking in this process. You can share your photos on Instagram with the hashtag #dyealongkal.
Contact Us
You can find Queen Deborah on Ravelry as IndigoChicken, on Instagram as IndigoChickenDolls, and on Etsy as Indigo Chicken. Queen Emily can be found on Ravelry as SaltCityKnits (new user name!) and on Instagram as SaltCityKnits. Please join us on Ravelry in our group for more discussion, photo sharing, and prizes!
Show Notes
Deborah’s Projects:
Knitterly Things, Vesper Sock Yarn – Sometime in April
Lorax Socks (socks #8) – stitch pattern can be found here
Otter Pop Shawl – Scrappy Bias Shawl pattern by Emily Clawson
Sweet Summer Nights Shawl – pattern coming soon by Emily Clawson
Amanda Makes Yarn in Meanwhile, at the Castle colorway.
Malabrigo Sock in 855 Aguas
Socks #9 – Lartha Socks heel by Lara Smoot
Sheepy Fibres Etc. yarn in Lucky colorway
Socks #10 – Footie Socks by Miriam L Felton
Plymouth Yarn Co Happy Feet 100 in Splash colorway
Emily’s Projects:
Sweet Summer Nights Shawl pattern coming soon by Emily Clawson
Hedgehog Fibers Twist Sock in Skinny Dip and Lush colorways
In Threes Baby Cardigan by Kelly Herdich
Malabrigo Rios in Aniversario colorway
Socks #8 – Baerenwolle BAERfoot Sock in Lucid Dream colorway
Candy Floss Socks pattern coming soon by Emily Clawson
Cozy Memories scrap blanket
Other Mentions
McMullin Fiber Co in Electric Rainbow and All Blues colorways
Artwork by Kam Kaiserman
Snippets from the Past – preserving family heirlooms
These are the steps I took in trying to restore the lace piece of our friends. I am not an expert so please take that into account if you follow along on this journey. I can’t guaruntee your outcome.
Before:
Step 1 – Gentle soak in cool water, brushing away debris with fingertips.
Step 2 – Soak in baking soda and vinegar dilution.
Step 3 – Second soak in cool water.
Step 4 – Soak in wool wash – very diluted. This removed the smoky smell finally.
After:
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