Come join our Facebook Group! We’d love to have you join us for discussion about current episodes and projects as well as other sharing and possible giveaways! We are also running our Heart and Hearth MAL through September 30th. You can knit, crochet, or sew something for your kitchen and share some of your favorite kitchen and hearth memories! Our giveaway from this MAL is a beautiful bag from Crafty Cleggs and a skein of Plymouth Yarn Cleo for you to make a luxe dishcloth!

For shop news for Yarnbrary and Candy Shoppe Yarns, please see links in the side bar.

Show notes

Deborah’s Knitted Finished Objects:

• Wondrous Dishcloth by SewSweetViolet in Plymouth Yarn Cleo
• Socks, using the toe and heel from Soul Sisters by Jooles Hill and Ami Lowden, knit in Candy Shoppe Yarns in Festival Fizz and Marshmallow.
• French Meringue socks by Vanilla Wool, knit in Dragonhoard Yarn Lore base in Rewrite the Stars.
• Agrumes Shawl by Christelle Nihoul, knit in Candy Shoppe Yarns in Rock Candy Liquid Candy and Lime Cotton Candy

Deborah’s Knitted Works in Progress:

• Frances Socks (coming soon from Emily) knit in Candy Shoppe Yarns in the Carousel colorway with a Seafoam mini skein. Project bag and charms by Little Bitty Delights.
• Socks for Jason, knit in Dragonhoard Yarn Shepherdess Base in When I Kiss the Teacher.
• Fusion blanket of Deborah’s own design.
• Preparing to knit the Woolen Explorer Cardigan in the Rugged Knits book by Andrea Rangel. To be knit in a variety of OOAK colorways in Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage.

Emily’s Knitted Finished Objects:

• Wondrous Dishcloth by SewSweetViolet in Sugar and Cream and in Chunky Thread by Lori Holt.
• Finished object by my Abby – In Threes Baby Cardigan out of her own hand-dyed yarn
• Socks knit from Fuzzy Cactus Yarn in Thrift Store Bookshelf colorway and the contrast is Sweet Tea Yarns in Rose Gold colorway. My own made up pattern.
• Monkey Socks in Sweet Tea Yarns in Rose Gold colorway.
• Shortie socks in Dragohoard Yarn unknown colorway. But I love it!
• All of the Lights Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, knit in Yarnbrary Classic Dk in Sonnet.
• Boho crochet wall hanging of my own design. Made with Bernat Maker Home Dec in cream.

Emily’s Knitted Works in Progress:

• Cardigan using the shape and stitch counts from the Sparkle Cardigan by Joji Locatelli. Knit with Yarnbrary in Bookworm colorway.
• Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, knit with Yarnbrary Classic Sock in Serendipity colorway.

Additional Mentions

• Little Robin Cottage project bag and stitch markers. Check out her coupon code, good for 15% off through October 1st using coupon code QUEENSOFTHECASTLE
• Sherry Iris amazing embroidered project bag and hand dyed yarn in the Lydia and Elizabeth colorways.

Sewing Finished Objects from both of us

• Emily’s apron
• Deborah’s pajama bottoms using Burda 6742
• Emily’s Pinwheels and Prairie Points quilt by Jodi Nelson.
• Nadia’s quilt for her youth group leader.
• Emily’s scrappy coasters (matching my Pioneer Woman insulated cup.
• Deborah’s corset for Ella from Simplicity 1091
• Deborah’s corset for herself from Butterick 4669
• Emily’s dress for Abby – self drafted pattern
• Emily’s doublet and shirt for Richard from Simplicity 4059
• Emily’s Lonestar Sawtooth Variation crib quilt by Amy Smart – Diary of a Quilter.

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We are back on the blog! It’s been a long while but we are happy to be bringing our show notes back, and posting them here. In this episode we will do a life update, announce giveaway winners, talk about works in progress, finished objects, and we’ll be bringing back snippets from the past! Lastly, we’ll have some shop news. Enjoy!

We are SO grateful to all of you who entered our giveaway and lent your support to Operation Underground Railroad by completing their free online training about how to recognize human trafficking and what to do if you spot someone being held in that situation. Please continue to support them in any way you can! See the video for the winners.

Come join our Facebook Group! We’d love to have you join us for discussion about current episodes and projects as well as other sharing and possible giveaways!

For shop news for Yarnbrary and Candy Shoppe Yarns, please see links in the side bar.

Show notes

Deborah’s Finished Objects:

• On the Road Shawl by Janina Kallio , knit in Yarning Apart Yarning Basics in Lagoon and Sweet Tea Yarns sweet sock in 80’s Windbreaker.
• Pajama bottoms made from Simplicity 3796.

Deborah’s Works in Progress:

• Socks, using the toe and heel from Soul Sisters by Jooles Hill and Ami Lowden, knit in Candy Shoppe Yarns in Festival Fizz and Marshmallow.
• French Meringue socks by Vanilla Wool, knit in Dragonhoard Yarn Lore base in Rewrite the Stars.
• Socks for Jason, knit in Dragonhoard Yarn Shepherdess Base in When I Kiss the Teacher.
• Agrumes Shawl by Christelle Nihoul, knit in Candy Shoppe Yarns in Rock Candy Liquid Candy and Lime Cotton Candy
• Country Cottage Needleworks Welcome to the Forest collection.
• Lizzy Kate Tiny Tidings 21
• Pattern from book: Agenda 2018 Un amour de chat

Emily’s Finished Objects:

• Love Note Sweater by Tin Can Knits, knit in Yarnbrary Classic Sock and Fantasty Fluff in Opera Dancer’s Daughter
• Socks knit in Hedgehog Fibres Twist Sock in Genie.

Emily’s Works in Progress:

• Boho crochet wall hanging of my own design. Made with Bernat Maker Home Dec in cream.
• Shortie Socks in Dragonhoard Yarn.
• All of the Lights Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, knit in Yarnbrary Classic Dk in Sonnet.
• Country Cottage Needleworks “Forest Deer” from Welcome to the Forest collection.

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Make some fun and easy ornaments for your tree this year with some simple supplies and basic skills. You can stitch the leaves on the heart, or glue them in place, depending on your mood.

If you have not yet learned how to blanket stitch, watch this great tutorial from Hobby Lobby by clicking on the link below.

BLANKET STITCH TUTORIAL

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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

Fancy Cardi by Joji Locatelli

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

Woolite Baby

Twig and Horn Wool Soap – White Grapefruit

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While attending the most enjoyable reading retreat, I tasted the most delicious drink! If you have read Anne of Green Gables you will be familiar with raspberry cordial. I always wondered what it would taste like, and during our Anne themed dinner, I had the opportunity to find out. I quickly decided it is now one of my favorite things to drink! Try it out for yourself and let me know what you think.

RASPBERRY CORDIAL

serves 6

INGREDIENTS

• 2(300 g) packages frozen raspberries
• 1 ¹⁄₄cups sugar
• 6 cups boiling water
• 3 lemons

DIRECTIONS

1. Put the unthawed raspberries into a saucepan and add sugar.
2. Cook on medium, stirring occasionally until all the sugar ahs dissolved.
3. Using a potato masher, mash the raspberries and syrup thoroughly.
4. Pour the mixture through a strainer, extract all the juice.
5. Squeeze two of the lemons and strain the juice, add it to the raspberry juice.
6. Add the boiling water to the raspberry juice.
7. Allow the cordial to cool, then chill it in the refrigerator.
8. Serve cordial with a thin slice of lemon in each glass.

This recipe is from the Anne of Green Gables cookbook by Kate MacDonald.

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In our latest podcast, episode 16, I shared some socks I am knitting for my 1o year-old daughter. Some have requested the pattern. I don’t have an actual pattern, but will happily share some of the details, and the two-row braided column stitch pattern I used. I am not a pattern writer. Hopefully this makes sense.

Cast on 52 stitches on 2.25mm magic loop.

Knit 15 rows of a 2×2 rib, beginning with k2. Using a 2×2 rib will allow the braided stitch design to line up with the ribbing.

Begin the leg. I only knit the pattern on the front needle, and the back was knit all in stockinette stitch.

• Row 1: k4, *sl 1 stitch pwise, k1, yo, psso the k1 and the yo* , k6, repeat from *, k6, repeat from *, k4
• Row 2: knit all stitches

Continue the pattern all the way down the top of the foot.

At first glance, it seems as though you will loose a stitch with each psso, but try it, you will see that you keep your original stitch count.

If you knit socks with this pattern, I’d love to see them. Tag photos of them with #Loraxsocks or share them on our Ravelry group page.

Best Wishes,

Queen Deborah

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We’ve invited our children to join us as we interview them each separately to discover what they have been creating and reading. We also share updates on our own knitting.

Where to Find Us

You can find Queen Deborah on Instagram as @indigochickendolls, on Ravelry as purplepinwheel, and on Etsy as IndigoChicken. We also have a Ravelry group for Meanwhile, At the Castle. 

Queen Emily can be found on Instagram as @saltcityknits, and on Ravelry as egclawson.

Yarns, fabric, and patterns mentioned

Barenwolle in Wild Orchid (yarn)

Loop by Casapinka (pattern)

Anzula Nebula in Denim (yarn)

WN Yarns

Drops Eskimo Uni in Light Gray #53 (yarn)

Knit Picks Felici in Time Traveler (yarn)

Deborah Norville Serenity yarn

Lang yarn

Cotton + Steel fabric by Sarah Watts

Black Apple Doll (pattern)

Kit Kat hat by Andre Sue

Everyday shawl by Jenny Faifel (pattern)

Quince & Co. (yarn)

Mrs. Crosby Loves to Play in Bahama Woodstar (yarn)

Malabrigo in 400 Rupestre (yarn)

Up In Yarns Designs in Fart Flowers

Knit Picks Hawthorne in Parkrose

Split Back Snowflake Hat by Susan B. Anderson (pattern)

Websites mentioned

My Froggy Stuff

Custom fit by Amy Herzog (pattern generator website)

Books mentioned

All the Truth That’s in Me by Julie Berry

These is My Words by Nancy Turner

Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

The Help by Kathryn Stockett

Lego Star Wars Character Encyclopedia

Wings of Fire book series by Tui T. Sutherland

The Ranger’s Apprentice

Series by John Flanagan

Lord of the Rings

Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo

The 5000 Year Leap by Skousen

The Giver quartet by Lois Lowry

Carry on Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham

Harry Potter

The Mouse Mansion by Karina Schaapman

Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Other mentions

White  Buffalo Pottery (local Utah potter)

Hidden Figures (movie)

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We finally made the time to podcast in the new year! We recap Christmas projects, talk about our knitting goals, and announce our hand-knit socks swap! It’s going to be SO much fun and we hope you will join us. Also, a huge THANK YOU to all of our wonderful viewers and friends who have been in touch over the last few weeks. What a delightful bunch you all are!

Show Notes

Where to Find Us

You can find Queen Deborah on Instagram as @indigochickendolls, on Ravelry as purplepinwheel, and on Etsy as IndigoChicken. We also have a Ravelry group for Meanwhile, At the Castle. 

Queen Emily can be found on Instagram as @saltcityknits, and on Ravelry as egclawson.

Yarns and patterns mentioned

Paca Peds yarn

Summer Slice Sock Pattern by Cassandra Dominick

Knit Picks Felici in Bubble Gum

Everyday Shawl pattern by Jenny Faifel

Cove Cardigan by Heidi May

Teeny White Daisy bag

Up In Yarns Designs in Fart Flowers colorway

Knit Picks Hawthorne in Parkrose

Barenwolle in Wild Orchid and Lucid Dream

Lancashire Dream by Gabrielle Dansknit

Yarn Bee – Urban Chic yarn in Gray 06

Frabjous Fibers in #249 Kaleidoscope

Gleener “the Ultimate Fuzz Remover”

Piratenwolle

Amanda Makes Yarn in the beautiful Meanwhile, At the Castle colorway!

Chileknits Strong Sock in Bliss 2.0

WN Yarns

Podcasts Mentioned

Cherry Purls

Holland Handmade

Yarn Hoarder

Come join us on our Ravelry Group and sign up to be part of our hand knit sock swap!

#matcsockswap

We will be closing the thread on January 21st and pair you up with a swap partner. We can’t wait to hear from you! Thanks for watching!

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