Episode 17 - The One with the Crankypants Penguin

What’s OFF the needles (but not shown…sorry!)- Self-Striping!!!! – My Knitted Heart Vanilla Socks from Elizabeth Suarez (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-knitted-heart-vanilla-socks) (kind of…I may have played with it a little while watching Star Trek) with Friday Studios self-striping sock (not sure what base though...I think Monday). Size US 1 ½ (2.5 mm) Addi Turbo needles.

What’s on the needles -  

Yvaine – pattern by Liz Abinathe (Feministy). Yarn is Peeta from Sunshine Yarns in the Classic Sock base and needles are Size 3 (3.25 mm) Signature Needles

I’m at the leg for the Lace and Cable Socks – Another pattern from Wendy Johnson’s Socks from the Toe Up. Also done with yarn from Lisa Souza’s BFL Sock in Sky Drama colorway. Size US 1 (2.25 mm) Hiya Hiya Sharp needles.

I’m still on the leg  with the Traditional Gansey Socks – Pattern from Wendy Johnson’s Socks from the Toe Up. Yarn from Lisa Souza’s BFL Sock in The Shore colorway. Size US 1 ½ (2.5 mm) Addi Turbo needles.

What’s on the Nails –  Deborah Lippmann Mermaid’s Dream that I got at Ulta (Squee about Ulta carrying Deborah Lippmann!!!) Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer, Mermaid's Dream

I also had Agro on my nails from the China Glaze Hunger Games/ Capitol Colors collection: China Glaze Nail Lacquer Hunger Games Capitol Colors AGRO 80619 Salon Manicure

Book Talk–  No reader’s advisory list, but what I’ve been hiding in lately:

1. Dan Brown’s Inferno: Inferno

2. David Sedaris Let’s Discuss Diabetes with Owls: Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls

3.  Caitlin Moran Moranthology: Moranthology

4. Gabrielle Hamilton Blood, Bones, and Butter…”: Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef

5. Diana Gabaldon Outlander: Outlander (20th Anniversary Edition): A Novel

No Wishlist again because I had another Parade of Guilty Pleasures –

Madelinetosh Tosh Lace in Steamer Trunk: (Link is for one color from Amazon, but not Steamer Trunk) Madelinetosh Tosh Lace Yarn - Graphite

Zoya Liberty, London, and Pru:  (Liberty) Zoya Nail Polish PixieDust Summer - 2013 Edition (Liberty - ZP681)

(London) Zoya Nail Polish .5 fl oz, London

(Pru) Zoya Nail Polish .5 oz Pru #382

Lomasi Gel Polish (But I later let you know that it is NOT good…so I’m not even going to link it for you. Just don’t do it)

Julep Alice - Julep Nail Color - Alice

Etc etc etc – Check out the yarn that is for the giveaway! Sunshine Yarns Classic Sock and Merino Sport. I will pull for this drawing at the next episode, but will close the thread August 1^st. So make sure to get your entry in before then!

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Also, the PurpleGoddess Stitch Markers still has not been claimed. If you’re the one who won it, please message me with your address! If not, I may just pull another name to give it away.

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