Episode 31: I'm Back!

Welcome to Episode 31 of the YarnderWoman Podcast, recorded on Saturday 7 November 2015 in Perth, Western Australia.


In sad news, my Mama has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. 
Thus, next weekend I’m doing a fundraising walk. Donations can be made at this web address:
https://2015perthmemorywalkjog.everydayhero.com/au/melinda

Thank you SO much to those who have already seen the thread and donated, and thank you for positive thoughts from everyone.

Donations can still be sent after the event, so even if you don’t see this until later, you can still donate, if you are in a position to do so.

Part (a):

Part (b):

Brooching the Subject:
• YarnderWoman badges from DKS Art & Design
• Wearing: Hey That’s Super YarnderWoman t-shirt



Finished Objects:
-- See my Ravelry project page for specific details --

• Blocked Wild Goose shawllette
• Heart
• BonBon Shawl
• Bookmarks for book club 
• Colour Affection: possible KAL next year?
• 3x Knit Night shawls
• Beans the Cat: Oct interception
• Okanagan Orchard



Works in Progress:
-- See my Ravelry project page for specific details --

• 'Bang Whiz' Whiz Bang socks, knit as tube socks 
• Knit Night Shawl 



Prizes:
• Prize draw with 3 shawls as prizes – enter on the Ravelry thread. 

Debbie Hostos has just released a new pattern design and in celebration, she is offering YarnderWoman Podcast viewers 30% off any of her designs. 
Use code YW30 at checkout. The code is valid until 30 November 2015.

Acquisitions:
• 'Hogwarts Express' shawl from Nina (This Old Knit podcast & mod for A Homespun House group)
• Azteca shawl pattern from Deb's Destiny (Debbie Hostos). 
• 'View from the Charles' pattern from Emilia
• MyMuddlings bag (Wonder Woman and red & white polka dot fabric)
• Seahawks pack from Janet
• Harry Potter owl kit from Berry Colorful Yarnings
• Space Frog Yarn
• Red Lotus brooch - for me and one for a future prize
• Schmancy shawl from Fairy Little



Spin Me Right ‘Round:
• "A Girl Called Jack" cookbook and blog: Jack at a Pinch.
• Back episodes of Yarns at Yin-Hoo podcast. "Post-apocalyptic skills" knitting/fibre crafts, food, poetry/literary discussions
• Xmas card "flat" swap. Sign up on the Ravelry thread.

Having a sleepover with my niece & nephew.