In this video I share a very brief life update, what I'm wearing, and several projects I've completed and worked on in last few months. Whoa I'm rusty!! I won't wait so long for the next one. :)

Come see my knitwear pattern designs (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/chrissy-graham), find my project details on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/people/chrissythegreat), and keep up with my most current projects on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/manicpurl)

Halifax Hoodie - Hey June Handmade
French Terry - So Sew English
Fleece Lined Polyester - Watertower Textiles

Barley Light Hat - Tin Can Knits
Antler Cardigan - Tin Can Knits

Sunshine Coast - Heidi Kirrmaier
Fine Sand - Heidi Kirrmaier

Este Sweater - Justyna Lorkowska

In this video I share some big news!! Yes, baby number 3 is on the way late this spring!  I will be taking an extended hiatus from recording, with plans to return in the late autumn 2019.

I take a look at some of my baby knitting, as well as some knits for me! I am all about the shawls and socks right now.

Come see my knitwear pattern designs (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/chrissy-graham), find my project details on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/people/chrissythegreat), and keep up with my most current projects on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/manicpurl)

Northeasterly Blanket by Skeinanigans
Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B Anderson
Syncopation socks by Mary Henninger
with Fish Lips Kiss Heel
Multnomah by Kate Ray

Amigurumi Bear in Sweater by Irina Mulyavko
Amigurumi Pig in Sweater by Irina Mulyavko

Hopcott Cowl by Chrissy Graham Design

Weekender Pullover by Andrea Mowry

Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B Anderson
My version
The Cozy Knitter Bliss Base in Hydrangea

Jelly Rolls Socks by Mara Catherine Bryner
My version
Manos del Uruguay Alegria in Stratus
Koigu KPPPM in P473

Sirdar Alpine Double Wrap Cowl

Sugar Plum Cowl by Chrissy Graham Design
Fleece Artist / Handmaiden Halo Bundle in Moondust

Vertices Unite by Stephen West
My version

Textures Unite by Stephen West

Indie Design Gift-A-Along

Amigurumi Piggy in Sweater by Irina Mulyavko
My version

Amigurumi Bear in Sweater by Irina Mulyavko

Sharon Ojala's YouTube Crochet Toy Tutorials

Whinstone Hat by Chrissy Graham Design

Multnomah Shawl by Kate Ray

My designs - https://www.ravelry.com/designers/chrissy-graham
My website - snappystitches.com

What I'm wearing today - Multnomah by Kate Ray - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/multnomah-4

Multnomah Shawl WIP by Kate Ray - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/multnomah-5

Emerson and Peabody Socks by Vanessa Fletcher - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/emerson-and-peabody

Texture Time Mystery Shawl KAL (MKAL) by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/texture-time-westknits-mystery-shawl-kal-2018

The Doodler by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/the-doodler

Come knit with me while I take you through my FO's (finished objects) and WIPs (works in progress) for the month of May 2018! My stash is 23 skeins lighter!!

Halo by Jared Flood - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/halo-6
Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Fossil from Beehive Wools in Victoria, BC
Connect-a-Rug Anti-Fatigue Mats - https://www.homedepot.ca/en/home/p.connect-a-rug-anti-fatigue-mat-with-borders-in-black-4-pack.1000830730.html

Vertices Unite by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vertices-unite
My Vertices Unite - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/vertices-unite-2

The Doodler by Stephen West - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-doodler
My Doodler - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/the-doodler

KnitCompanion is the knitting app I talked about (again - I just love it so much!!)

Romi Hill 2018 Mystery Shawl - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/romis-mystery-shawl-2018

Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ninilchik-swoncho
My Ninilchik - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/ninilchik-swoncho

Zweig by Caitlin Hunter - future handspun sweater plans - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zweig

Ewesful Creations Fiber - BFL I plan to marl
Hello Yarn Fiber Club - April 2018 - Moon on BFL

2018 Rosemary (Romi) Hill Mystery Shawl Knit Along 2018 - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/romis-mystery-shawl-2018

Sweet Georgia CashLuxe Fine - Wisteria
Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock - Smitten

Halo by Jared Flood - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/halo
Brooklyn Tweed Loft - Fossil

Vanilla Socks - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/chrissythegreat/vanilla-socks-3

The Easy Bulky One by Joji Locatelli
Tolmie by Josee Paquin
Miranda by Josee Paquin
Custom Woolen Mills Mule Spinner 2-Ply

Knit Companion App - https://www.knitcompanion.com/

Woolith Fair - https://www.woolithfair.ca/

Barley Hat by Tin Can Knits, using Dream In Color Classy in Midnight Derby - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barley-2

Alternate Cable Cast On by Woolly Wormhead - http://www.woollywormhead.com/cast-on/

Knitting bag by Pokdej - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/pokdej

Fibres West is coming up in March!! - https://www.fibreswest.com/

Vivid Yarn Studio - https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/aVividYarnStudio

Kirby Wirby Afterthough Heel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=616gmtAYWLU

Isola by Christelle Nihoul - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/isola-4

Black Sheep Gathering - http://www.blacksheepgathering.org/

Zebra Mildliners - https://www.jetpens.com/Zebra-Mildliner-Double-Sided-Highlighters/ct/894

Halifax by Hey June Handmade - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/halifax-hoodie/

Union St. Tee by Hey June Handmade - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/union-st-tee/

Peg Legs by Patterns for Pirates - http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/peg-legs/

Sabrina Slims Pants by Love Notions - https://www.lovenotions.com/product/sabrina-slims-pants-0-28-plus-maternity

Whinstone Hat - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whinstone-hat

My designs - https://www.ravelry.com/designers/chrissy-graham

I'm using the Erin Condren planner and dot grid notebook to keep my crafting on track (referral link) -https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/christinegraham0427

Entrechat by Lisa Chemery - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/entrechat-2

Wound Up Fiber Arts - http://woundupfiberarts.bigcartel.com/

Hello Yarn - http://www.helloyarn.com/
Southern Cross Fibers - http://shop.southerncrossfibre.com/

Hey June Handmade - Halifax Hoodie (I show views B and D) - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/halifax-hoodie/

Next up:
Hey June Handmade - Lane Raglan - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/lane-raglan/
Hey June Handmade - Union St Tee - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/union-st-tee/
Hey June Handmade - Hatteras Hoodie (kids version of Halifax) - https://www.heyjunehandmade.com/product/hatteras-hoodie/

I learned to to 'ham-hot' cuffs from the Sewing Out Loud Podcast (mother-daughter!), which can be found at sewhere.com.  They have an amazing Facebook group
 - https://www.facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe/

My favourite leggings pattern is Patterns for Pirates Peg Legs - http://www.patternsforpirates.com/product/peg-legs/

Warning: there is A LOT of yarn and fiber in this video. If that's not your kind of thing, I suggest you turn back now!


My 'wool room' was desperate to be tidied up and organized, so I decided to film it so I would have some company and extra motivation along the way.  Thank you for keeping me company!

I like to use Extra Large Ziploc bags as well as 62 and 99 liter Sterilite containers to keep everything organized and safe from the possibility of pests.

We'll be back to the regularly formatted show for Episode 161 in about a week.

I spun up 4,040 Spinzilla yards including plying!

The fiber I spun was:
Sweet Georgia Superwash Targhee, Sept 2015 Club colorway, Open Hands
Sweet Georgia Superwash Merino, Phoenix Rising

Other fibers on my spinning list (that I didn't get to) included:
Sweet Georgia Silk Puff in the Spinzilla 2017 colorway, Firestarter. Watch for this spin coming up in the next few months.

I just started a sweater spin from some World of Wool Oatmeal BFL that has been in my stash since about 2015.

I mentioned Susan B. Anderson's Smooth Operator Socks as well as Kirbywirby's YouTube video on afterthought heels. Both of these were suggestions I got when I asked about favorite afterthought heel socks on Instagram.

I'm nearing the heels on my Biscotte Yarns Bis-Sock in Pansies.

The sweaters I show are both by Josee Paquin, the purple is Miranda and the red is Tolmie.

My fall scent obsession is the "Hello Fall' and "Let's Stay Home" candles from Bath and Body Works.