Month: February 2021

Introduction to the Stripe-Along 2021

Hello, wonderful makers!!! I thought it time that I highlight the first of two Alongs going on in the year of 2021. The second is the Stripe Along 2021.
Here’s a bit of background on the Along and how it came about:
I realized that I’m down to 3 more skeins of Desert Vista Dyeworks’ stripey yarn (as of December 2020). As I have enough stripey yarn to get through a full year if I continue knitting a pair a month, I have decided to start an Along for those who like stripes of ANY kind. This along will run all year long.
I’ll be using #sdlstripealong2021 on all Social Media.
Rules:
  • The rules are simple. Anything you finish in 2021 with stripes will count.
  • You must be a member of The Silver’s Dreamland Discord or FB group. If you don’t use either, please make sure you use the Hashtag and @ me on Instagram (@silverstreats). This way I know to count your projects for this along.
  • Colorwork, Fairisle, Stranded Colorwork, Double Knitting, and Intarsia will count, as long as the colors you use are bright and cheerful.
  • A Few Notes: For this Along, you can enter your project multiple times. There is no need to enter the FO multiple times. As long as you notate how long it took you to complete each project, I’ll comment with the correct Post numbers.
    • If you started and finished the project in 2021, you can enter your FOs 2 total times.
    • If you started and finished the project in 6 months time, you can enter your FOs 3 total times.
    • If you started and finished the project in 3 months time, you can enter your FOs 4 total times.
    • If you started and finished the project in 2 months time, you can enter your FOs 5 total times.
    • If you started and finished the project in 1 months time, you can enter your FOs 6 total times.
Prizes:
  1. A skein of yarn by West Yorkshire Spinners called the “Fairy Lights” colorway. Pattern is included!
  2. @Pat (loonyhiker) has offered one of her lovely patterns. You can look at her patterns on Lovecraft, or on Rav. https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/user/Pat-H/patterns/630f52b1-1e3c-4190-9e4d-c58fecb61daf or https://www.ravelry.com/designers/pat-hensley
  3. If anyone wishes to donate any prizes, please message me on Discord (I’m Silver Dee #8858, FB, or you can e-mail me at silversdreamland@gmail.com. I do have a few prizes in mind as of right now, but I haven’t completely decided (as I JUST now thought to put this Along together).

I hope to see you there!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

-Silver-

Introducing The Dream Along 2021

Hello, wonderful makers!!! I thought it time that I highlight the first of two Alongs going on in the year of 2021. The first is the Dream Along 2021.
Here’s a bit of background on the Along and how it came about:
I’ve been dreaming of saying goodbye to 2020 something fierce lately. In an effort to literally dream 2020 away, I thought to host a new along in 2021 where I finally cast on projects I’ve been dreaming about starting. I also have been (literally) dreaming about finishing projects that I’ve had on the project for a long time. To this end, the Dream Along 2021 was born. This year will run all year.
I’ll be using #sdldreameralong2021 on all Social Media. There is a thread to enter your FO’s on the Discord and FB groups (just click the links and you’ll be there. A note, the Discord link is an invite link. Our server IS searchable if it doesn’t work…).
Rules:
  • 1) The rules are simple. Anything you finish in 2021 will count.
  • 2) You must be a member of The Silver’s Dreamland Discord or FB group. If you don’t use either, please make sure you use the Hashtag and @ me on Instagram (@silversknitting). This way I know to count your projects for this along.
  • 3) The main idea I had for this Along is to Start or Finish things that have been in your Queue (either as UFOs or things you have been dreaming of making for years and haven’t gotten up the gumption to do so before. I’m looking at you Evenstar…). However, ANYTHING you finish in 2021 will count for this Along.
  • A Few Notes: For this Along, you can enter your project multiple times. This is based on the length of time the project has been in your Queue. There is no need to enter each FO multiple times. As long as you notate how long it’s been marinating, I’ll comment with the correct Post numbers for you.
    • 1. If you started or have had this in your queue more than a year, you may enter your FOs 2 total times.
    • 2. If you started or have had this in your queue more than 2 years, you may enter your FOs 3 total times.
    • 3. If you started or have had this in your queue more than 3 years, you may enter your FOs 4 total times.
    • 4. If you started or have had this in your queue more than 4 years, you may enter your FOs 5 total times.
    • 5. If you started or have had this in your queue more than 5 years, you may enter your FOs 6 total times.
    • 6. If you started or have had this in your queue more than 10 years (longer than I was on Rav), you may enter your FOs 10 total times
Prizes:
  • A skein of “Starry Night” from West Yorkshire Spinners, along with the pattern to go with it!
  • A pair of Louet Sonix circular needles. Size US 5, 3.75mm, 24 inch circs.

    Louet Sonix circular needles. Size US 5, 3.75mm, 24 inch circs
  • If anyone wishes to donate any prizes, please message me on Discord (I’m Silver Dee #8858, FB, or you can e-mail me at silversdreamland@gmail.com. I do have a few prizes in mind as of right now, but I haven’t completely decided (as I JUST now thought to put this Along together).
I hope to see you all there!
Until Next Time, Happy Crafting!
-Silver-

Episode 101 – “All Hell Breaks Loose”

Welcome To The Dreamland:

 

In this episode: 

  1. FO’s (2:56)
  2. WIPs (6:00)
  3. Silver’s Unraveling Fast (15:15)
  4. Back To The Future (18:39)
  5. Stash Dash Plans (20:38)
  6. X’s & O’s (26:35)
  7. Radio GaGa (43:15)
  8. Silver’s Book Pile (43:46)
  9. Silver & The Case of the Screen Time (45:35)
  10. My Favorite Things (49:50)
  11. The More You Know (52:06)
  12. Stripe-Along 20201 (52:58)
    Dream Along 2021 (56:49)
  13. The End Of the Road (1:01:31)

 

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FO’s: 

  1. Hexi Blanket
  2. Cubed Blanket
  3. G’s Shawl

    Pattern: “Quick & Simple Granny Shawl” by Hannah Howens
    Yarn: Misc. fingering yarn scraps. Malabrigo Arroyo “Four Purls”, Knitpicks Stroll, “Dazzlepants,” Unplanned Peacock, “Moon”, Mystery, Dark Olive from Valley Yarns
  4. January 2021 DVD Socks
    Pattern: “Toe-Up Socks With A Difference” by Wendy D. Johnson
    Yarn: DVD Viso “Witches Brew Frap”

     

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WIPs:

  1. Pattern: “Granny stripes” by Attic24 Yarn: Misc DVD Scraps.

    DVD Love ❤

  2. 1) Babushka
    2) Poodle Skirt
    3) Happy Birthday Cupcake!
    4) Oh, Clark!
    5) Clue
    6) Mr. Darcy
    7) Zombody’s Eating Candy Corn
    8) Dracula
    9) Dia De Los Muertos
    10) Bing And The Andrews Sisters
    11) Daphne Zombody Blake
    12) Crystal Ball Frap
    13) Rose Champagne
    14) Harold’s Purple Crayon
    15) Elvis
    16) Zombody Loves The Knitgirllls
    17) Holiday Striped Cup
    18) Zombody’s Hanging The Lights
    19) Minis
    20) Witches Ball Frap
  3. Christmas Eve Shawl

    Pattern: “Quick & Simple Granny Shawl” by Hannah Howens
    Yarn: Misc. fingering yarn scraps.
  4. Peacock Shawl 2.0

    Pattern: “Peacock Shawl” by Emily Walton
    Yarn: Nice & Knit, Fingering “Back Bay,” “Seaside,” A Random Red, Sheepy Time Knits, All Your Base “Ruby Slippers” and Leading Men Fiber Arts, Showcase “Just Peachy”
  5. My Scrappy Happy Blanket – Take 2
  6. Emerald Scarf

    Yarn: Miss Babs, Yowza “Sea Teal”
  7. Sugar Skulls Socks

    Yarn: “Sugar Skulls” by YarnByAbi
  8. Hello Sweetie Socks

    Pattern: “Spoilers Socks” by CC Almon
    Yarn: Into The World, Pakokku Sock “Bigger On The Inside”
  9. Doctored Hat

    Pattern: “Sockhead Hat” by Kelly McClure
    Yarn: Apple Tree Knits, Purl Jams Luxe “Doctor Who”
  10. February 2021 DVD Socks

    Pattern: “Toe-Up Socks With A Difference” by Wendy D. Johnson
    Yarn: DVD Viso/Sock base “Sonoran Sunrise”

 

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Silver’s Unraveling Fast:

  1. Back In Black:

    Pattern: “Millie” by Nice & Knit
    Yarn: Nice & Knit Fingering, “Back Bay”
  2. It’s Easy Being Green:

    Pattern: “Flax” by tincanknits
    Yarn: Miss Babs, Yowza “Sea Teal”
  3. Everything’s Just Peachy

    Pattern: “Anemone” by Veera Valimaki
    Yarn: Leading Men Fiber Arts, Showcase “Just Peachy”

 

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Back To The Future:

  1. Sock Plans 
Minerva’s Lucky Quidditch Socks
Weasley’s Homestead
Hermione’s Everyday Socks
French Vanilla Cappucino
Devil’s Snare
Weasley Rib

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Stash Dash Plans:

 

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X’s & O’s:

  1. Cross Stitch

    1. “In This House…Dr. Who” by Stitch Area.
    2. Stitch Area’s Shop on Etsy
  2. Animal Crossing:

 

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Radio GaGa:

  1. Podcasts
    1. 1. Wine & Crime: https://wineandcrimepodcast.com/
      2. And That’s Why We Drink: https://www.andthatswhywedrink.com/
      3. My Favorite Murder: https://myfavoritemurder.com/
      4. HP & The Sacred Text: https://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/
      5. The Murder Squad: http://themurdersquad.com/

 

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Silver’s Book Pile:

  1. Finished
  2. Currently

 

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Silver and The Case Of The Screen Time:

  1. TV
  2. Podcasts
    1. GGKCS: https://geekygirlsknit.blogspot.com
    2. TheKnitgirllls: http://theknitgirllls.com/
    3. Stockinette Zombies: https://www.stockinettezombies.com/
    4. Stitching The High Notes: https://stitchingthehighnotes.com/
    5. The Knitters’ League: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOPxrJdP8LXqR3WvvlJ1Z5w
    6. The Yarn Hoarder Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr8DBs1iYq8f0t134RxPcsw\
    7. AdoreKnit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs9EkbhCaVaOMIFz7UWb3Hw
      Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AdoreKnit?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=844528016
    8. Knitscents: http://knitscents.com/
    9. MeditativeCrafting: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jwpkvdki6FPGQH5WU4EAw
    10. DramaticKnits: https://dramaticknits.com/
    11. Plies & Hellhounds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT6raoofDBkZKowQ49tRa1g
      Shop: https://www.pliesandhellhounds.com/
    12. Crazy Sock Lady: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzJ6l6pgniBj_GDDhN-BYw/videos
    13. Knittin Kitten: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHZFt56WnPpXkitnRh60AQ
  3. Other YouTube Stuff

 

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My Favorite Things:

  1. Snow Days
  2. Hand Issues
  3. Enabling

    1. Berroco Comfort – 1713 Grey

    2. Berroco Comfort – 1825 Stripey

 

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The More You Know: 

Winner for 100th Episode Contest: MeditativeCrafter.

“Oy with the poodles already”. I love that one as I really enjoy watching The Gilmore Girls. Congratulations on 100th episode and glad you didn’t stop! 🙂

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KAL Breakdown

  1. Stripe-Along 2021
    1. Details
      1. This along will run all year long.
      2. I’ll be using #sdlstripealong2021 on all Social Media.
    2. Rules
      1. The rules are simple. Anything you finish in 2021 with stripes will count.
      2. You must be a member of The Silver’s Dreamland Discord or FB group. If you don’t use either, please make sure you use the Hashtag and @ me on Instagram (@silverstreats). This way I know to count your projects for this along.
      3. Colorwork, Fairisle, Stranded Colorwork, Double Knitting, and Intarsia will count, as long as the colors you use are bright and cheerful.
      4. A Few Notes: For this Along, you can enter your project multiple times. There is no need to enter the FO multiple times. As long as you notate how long it took you to complete each project, I’ll comment with the correct Post numbers.
        1. If you started and finished the project in 2021, you can enter your FOs 2 total times.
        2. If you started and finished the project in 6 months time, you can enter your FOs 3 total times.
        3. If you started and finished the project in 3 months time, you can enter your FOs 4 total times.
        4. If you started and finished the project in 2 months time, you can enter your FOs 5 total times.
        5. If you started and finished the project in 1 months time, you can enter your FOs 6 total times.
    3. Prizes
      1. Digital Prizes
        1. Pat (loonyhiker) has offered one of her lovely patterns. You can look at her patterns on Lovecraft, or on Rav.

      2. “Fairy Lights” From West Yorkshire Spinners
      3. If anyone wishes to donate any prizes, please message me on Discord (I’m Silver Dee #8858, FB, or you can e-mail me at silversdreamland@gmail.com. I do have a few prizes in mind as of right now, but I haven’t completely decided (as I JUST now thought to put this Along together.

 

January’s FO’s:

 

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  1. Dream Along 2021

    1. Details
      1. This will run all year.
      2. I’ll be using #sdldreameralong2021 on all Social Media.
    2. Rules
      1. The rules are simple. Anything you finish in 2021 will count.
      2. You must be a member of The Silver’s Dreamland Discord or FB group. If you don’t use either, please make sure you use the Hashtag and @ me on Instagram (@silverstreats). This way I know to count your projects for this along.
      3. The main idea I had for this Along is to Start or Finish things that have been in your Queue (whether as UFOs or things you have been dreaming of making for years and haven’t gotten up the gumption to do so before. I’m looking at you Evenstar…). However, ANYTHING you finish in 2021 will count for this Along.
      4. A Few Notes: For this Along, you can enter your project multiple times. This is based on the length of time the project has been in your Queue. There is no need to enter each FO multiple times. As long as you notate how long it’s been marinating, I’ll comment with the correct Post numbers for you.
        1. If you started or have had this in your queue more than a year, you may enter your FOs 2 total times.
        2. If you started or have had this in your queue more than 2 years, you may enter your FOs 3 total times.
        3. If you started or have had this in your queue more than 3 year, you may enter your FOs 4 total times.
        4. If you started or have had this in your queue more than 4 years, you may enter your FOs 5 total times.
        5. If you started or have had this in your queue more than 5 years, you may enter your FOs 6 total times.
        6. If you started or have had this in your queue more than 10 years (longer than I was on Rav), you may enter your FOs 10 total times.
    3. Prizes

      1. Starry Night From West Yorkshire Spinners

      2. Louet Sonix circular needles. Size US 5, 3.75mm, 24 inch circs
      3. If anyone wishes to donate any prizes, please message me on Discord (I’m Silver Dee #8858, FB, or you can e-mail me at silversdreamland@gmail.com. I do have a few prizes in mind as of right now, but I haven’t completely decided (as I JUST now thought to put this Along together.

 

January’s FO’s:

 

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The End Of The Road:

Silver Being Social:
Silver’s Dreamland Discord Server: https://discord.gg/R557xY9E
On Discord: Silver Dee #8858
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/silversdreamlandpodcast
On Instagram: SilversKnitting
On Twitter: @SilversKnitting
On Twitch: twitch.tv/silverluna2112
On Goodreads: Silverluna
E-mail: silversdreamland@gmail.com

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Patterns Mentioned:
1. “Quick & Simple Granny Shawl” by Hannah Howens
2. “Granny stripes” by Attic24
3. “Peacock Shawl” by Emily Walton
4. “Spoilers Socks” by CC Almon
5. “Sockhead Hat” by Kelly McClure
6. “Toe-Up Socks With A Difference” by Wendy D. Johnson
7. “Flax” by tincanknits
8. “Anemone” by Veera Valimaki
9. “Devil’s Snare” by Erica Lueder
10. “Hermione’s Everyday Socks” by Erica Lueder
11. “French Vanilla Socks” by CC Almon
12. “Minerva’s Lucky Quidditch Socks” by Audrey Paquin
13. “Weasley Rib” by Erica Lueder
14. “Weasley’s Homestead” by Erica Lueder

Yarn Dyers Mentioned:
1. Malabrigo Arroyo
2. Knitpicks Stroll: https://www.knitpicks.com/
3. Unplanned Peacock: https://www.unplannedpeacock.com/
4. Valley Yarns: https://www.yarn.com/
5. Desert Vista Dyeworks: https://www.desertvistadyeworks.com/
6. Nice & Knit: https://niceandknit.com/
7. Sheepy Time Knits: https://www.sheepytimeknits.com/
8. Leading Men Fiber Arts: https://www.leadingmenfiberarts.com/
9. Miss Babs: https://www.missbabs.com/
10. ArtisticYarnbyAbi: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtisticYarnbyAbi
11. Into The Whirled Yarn & Fiber Co: https://intothewhirled.com/

Bag Makers Mentioned:
1. The Fat Squirrel: https://thefatsquirrel.com/
2. Addicted To Sock Knitting: https://addictedtosockknitting.wordpress.com/
3. Molly Klein Design: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MollyKleinDesign?ref=shop_sugg
4. The Silver Shed USA: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSilverShedUSA?ref=shop_sugg
5. Slipped Stitch Studios: https://www.slippedstitchstudios.com/

6. Bags By Awesome Grannie: https://www.etsy.com/shop/bagsbyawesomegrannie

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Okay. I’ve rambled for long enough. I know your time is valuable. Please feel free to join in any discussion (or start your own) on the Silver’s DreamLand Disord board or the FB group! I don’t bite, I promise!!! If you’re feeling generous, please click that like button below this video. It really helps my channel out. Please stay tuned for Episode 102 next month.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

-Silver-