Saturday, September 14, 2013

Episode 11: Better late than never

Listen to the podcast directly here!

Hello and welcome to the 11th episode of the KnitSip podcast.  A beverage based knitting podcast.  I'm Shannon and I'm snotestine on Ravelry.  I'm known as KnitSip on Plurk, Twitter and Instagram.  Head over to the KnitSip Ravelry group or subscribe to the podcast through iTunes.  So grab something to knit and sip and let's get started.

Place Your Order
Sipping
Spilled Beverages
Your Drink is Ready
Specialty Drinks
On the House
On Tap
Drive Through
Cafe Menu
Tips

Sipping
Show off Stranded Socks
By Anne Campbell
Knit One Crochet Too Ty Dye Sock in the Camo color
us 2 = 2.75 mm

Mockery Socks, Wired for Fibre
By Katy Grady
Knit Picks Essentials in the Carbon Twist color way
US 2 = 2.75 mm



Jeckyll & Hyde Socks
By Sarah Wilson
Lion Brand Sock Ease in the Red Hots color way
US 1 = 2.25 mm
Spilled Beverages
Had to rip back some of my A La Cardi.  Don't worry everything is back online.
Specialty Drinks
A La Cardi
By Deby Lake (O/C Knitiot Designs)
free KAL through the end of September
Miss Babs Yowza What A Skein in the OZ color way
US 8 = 5.0 mm



Andrea's Fingerless Mitts
KnitSip Designs (my own pattern)
Sent out to test knitters
Hope to have the pattern released as a free Ravelry download mid-October


Your Drink is Ready
Andrea's Fingerless Mitts
see above



Dishclothes for the cabin
Grandmothers Favorit Dishcloth with left over cotton
US 8 = 5.0 mm



On Tap
Stockinette Zombies Knitpocalypse 2014
June 19-22, 2014
Grand Kahler Hotel in Rochester, MN
Check out the Ravelry group for more info
Hope to see you there!

Cafe Menu
Red Mesa Margatini
(Check out the Cafe Menu thread in the group)



1-2 parts Infused Tequila (Jose Cuervo, Patron Silver or your choice)
3-4 parts Sweet and Sour Mix (Simple Syrup with lemons and limes)
Pour ingredients into a martini glass rimmed with sugar and enjoy!
Red Mesa Quesidillas
Flour Tortilla (8" or 10")
Shredded Gouda cheese
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Drained Pineapple Tidbits
Shredded cooked chicken (optional)
On 1/2 of one tortilla put cheese, pineapple and chicken on tortilla and fold over tortilla
Cook on hot grill, skillet or toaster oven of your choice utnil tortilla turns golden
Flip over tortilla and cook second side until golden brown and cheese is melted
Cut into thirds and serve with condiments of your choice and enjoy!

On The House
Socks That Rock giveaway.  Thanks for everyone that entered.



Drive Through
Gaylord Knitters
Biggby coffee shop in Gaylord, MI every Thursday from 4-8 pm.  Fiber and non-fiber enthusists encouraged to come and hang out.  Free wifi and great drinks
Cynthia's Too Open Knit
Saturday September 21st from 11-3
Bring Christmas projects to work on.  Also share ideas or suggestions for Christmas projects.  It's free and open to anyone who would like to come.

Northern Michigan Sheep and Wool Festival
Oogemaw County Fairgrounds
September 28-29, 2013
Possible mee up on Saturday 9/28

Tips
Thanks for listening and I hope you come back in two weeks for Episode 12.  Until then I hope you find plenty to knit and sip.