My 2012 goal was to start the podcast as a way to challenge myself in both knitting and cooking. I have learned a great deal from the Ravelry board, comments and listeners and ending so soon was never my intent. I will continue to knit (of course) and will still be active on Ravelry.

Thanks for being such a great and supportive group! I’ve loved the experience.

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Spice of Life Cowl
- Say Anything
- Family Christmas Stocking

Queue it Up!
- Trust me with a Twist

Review:
Knitter’s Life List by Gwen W. Steeger

Whatcha Got Cookin?
Brave Horse
Cuoco
Cactus
Yummy Bowl inspired by Cafe Yumm

My Latest Obsession:
Tissue Paper Pom-Pom

Hand pain makes for less knitting so I’m taking a look at Fall Projects and Fall Food.

Favorite Fall Projects:
Lightweight scarves/wraps: Clapotis, Chevron Scarf, Wisp, Gaia
Socks: Anything stockinette
Sweaters: Eyelet Vest, Rusted Root
Hats: Casual Comfort
Fingerless Gloves: Fetching, Vancouver Fog

Fall Food:
Pumpkin: Pear Pumpkin Bread (Vegetarian Times Oct ’12), Pumpkin Pie Wontons, Pumpkin Beer
Crockpot Meals: Italian Sausage & Bean dish, need more veggie options
Soups: Split Pea, Minestrone
Drinks: Lemon-Ginger Echinecea juice, Oatmeal-Raisin Cookie

Congrats to the contest winners: Santoxeu, Suezqkints & Gwenschweitzer!

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Spice of Life Cowl
- Sheer Beauty
- Say Anything

Queue it Up!
- Pearl Chain Mittens
- An Author’s Friend

Review:
Comfort Knitting and Crochet Babies and Toddlers by Norah Gaughan and the Berroco Design Team

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Puyallup Fair
- in a rut

My Latest Obsession
-  brushing up my resume

Wish List Contest
- Put a link to your Ravelry Wish List in the thread on the Ravelry group by Sept. 30th at 11:59 pm PST. I’ll choose 3 winners and gift them each a pattern from their wish list.

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Spice of Life Cowl
- Sheer Beauty

FO’s’
- Wanda Nell
- Honeycomb Stoller Blanket

Queue it Up!
- Bonanza Headband
- Uma

Whatcha Got Cookin?
-Slappy Cakes
- Hasselback Tofu

Review
Homemade Soda by Andre Sloss

My Latest Obsession
- Zumba

Wish List Contest
- Put a link to your Ravelry Wish List in the thread on the Ravelry group by Sept. 30th at 11:59 pm PST. I’ll choose 3 winners and gift them each a pattern from their wish list.

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Spice of Life Cowl
- Honeycomb Stoller Blanket

FO’s’
- Wanda Nell
-Newborn Vertebrae

Queue it Up!
- Owl Tote’em
- Abalone

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- German Restaurant in Mt. Angel OR
- Blueberry Cobbler Ice Cream

My Latest Obsession
- Waiting for October TV shows: The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Wanda Nell
- Honeycomb Stoller Blanket

Wrap it Up, I’ll Take It
- Lorna’s Laces Sport in Ribbon Candy

Queue it Up! (Vacation Edition)
- Vacation Queue
-Newborn Vertebrae
- Spice of Life Cowl

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Homemade Larabars

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Wanda Nell
- Honeycomb Stoller Blanket

FOs
- Rolled Brim Baby Hat

Wrap it Up, I’ll Take It
- Try it On Tubing (Thanks Emhknits!)

Queue it Up!
-Maxfield Cardigan
- Leftie

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Rice Salad (see recipe below)

My Latest Obsession
- Harry Potter Lego game on iPad

Contest Winner!

Rice Salad-
1 box Rice-a-Roni cooked and cooled
1-2 green peppers, chopped
3-5 green onions, chopped
2 small jars of marinated artichokes hearts, drained and liquid reserved
1 jar of sliced green olives
1 cup cashew pieces
1/3 cup mayo

Mix everything except artichoke marinade and mayo in a bowl. To make dressing, whisk together artichoke marinade and mayo until well blended and mix into salad.

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Wanda Nell
- Honeycomb Stoller Blanket: version 1 & version 2

Queue it Up!
- Cold Neck Syndrome
- Newborn Vertebrae

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Leek-Potato-Mushroom Bake (see recipe below)

My Latest Obsession
- Jimmy Beans Wool Watcher

Win a skein of Creature Comforts Craftworks “Sunrise on the Island” fingering weight yarn and newly added Madame Tea loose-leaf tea! Details in the episode and in the Ravelry group.

Layered Leeks and Potatoes (adapted from Better Homes and Gardens 365 Vegetarian Meals)

1 lb. potatoes , sliced 1/4 inch thick
2T. Olive Oil
3 c. Sliced Mushrooms
2/3 c. thinly sliced leeks
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2t. dried rosemary
pinch salt
1/2 c. whipping cream
3/4 c. shredded Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400F. Grease 1 1/2 qt casserole dish. In covered saucepan cook potatoes in boiling water for about 3 minutes. Drain.
In large skillet heat 1 T. oil over med. heat. Add mushrooms, leeks, garlic, rosemary and salt. Cook until leeks are tender. Stir in cream and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and gently boil for about 30 seconds.
Arrange 1 cup potatoes on bottom of casserole dish. Spoon 1/3 leek mixture over potatoes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of  cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining potatoes, and leek mixture. drizzle with 1 T oil.
Bake, uncovered for 30 m inutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 c remaining cheese and bake for another 5-10 minutes .Cover and let stand 10 minutes before serving.

This episode’s segments:

On the Needles
- Sheer Beauty
- Lazy Girl Shawl
- Wanda Nell
- Honeycomb Stoller Blanket

Queue it Up!
- Gentle Teresa
- TotalLee’s Project page

Off the Shelf
- Stefanie Japel’s Top Down Raglan aka My First Sweater

Whatcha Got Cookin?
- Adult Cherry Limeades

My Latest Obsession
- Clothes on the Cheap

Win a skein of Creature Comforts Craftworks “Sunrise on the Island” fingering weight yarn and newly added Madame Tea loose-leaf tea! Details in the episode and in the Ravelry group.