Visits with SoxyNana Alice

Ep.49 Birthday Special Podcast Giveaway time!! (rules and details below) Welcome to Visits with SoxyNana Alice where everyone young and old are welcome!! This is where I share my Knitting and Crafting adventures with you. If you are a returning Subscriber HELLO!! If you have not yet Subscribed please do, Either way, Please like and share this video and leave a comment to say hello below in the comment section you can find me on Instagram @soxynana or by email soxynanaalice@gmail.com If there is some information in the video that you would like to know more about then please by all means get in touch! I love interacting with my fellow Fiber Friends! Okay now for the Birthday (300+ Subscribers) Event 3 winners have been chosen using the YouTube comment picker in this episode March 17th (my Birthday) Open worldwide but VOID where prohibited. SoxyNana Alice (Alice Maruca) is not responsible for any duties or taxes. Winner has 10 days to claim prize. To claim you must email, soxynanaalice@gmail.com with your mailing address then edit your original comment on Episode 48 that was chosen. After the 10th day the winner forfeits all rights to the winnings and a new name will be chosen from the same comments. This give-away is sponsored by SoxyNana Alice and You Tube has no affiliation with this give-away. By commenting on this video you agree to all rules. You Tube rules of service https://www.youtube.com/static?template=terms Okay now the Notes about the Knitting Content! What I'm wearing; Simple Summer Tweed Top Down V-Neck . Free Pattern on Ravelry by Heidi Kirrmaier. Finished Object 1 – Belyse gloves by Ysolda Teague knit in DK acrylic from Love Crafts. Done in the adult medium https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/belyse WIPs 1. pair of simple vanilla shorty socks. These shorties will be my palette cleanser/car and appointment knitting socks 2. Petit Knit – NO Frills Sweater. Wool2 Cone in a Purple Heather 3. Tarragon the Dragon by Knitazoo knit in Paint Box DK from stash. Podcast Mentioned in this episode Please visit, Subscribe and Enjoy! Chris is the host of Knitting in the Meantime https://youtu.be/x3yh-LnJtwM Alex the yarn dyer and host of My Yarny Corner podcast https://youtu.be/BVcjsm-OpMs Catrina (sorry if the spelling is incorrect) new Podcaster 4Hooks 4Love podcast https://youtu.be/G5jMm7K6U4k If you wish to make a donation to this podcast to be put towards giveaways here is the link https://ko-fi.com/soxynanaalice Snail Mail 52 Heather Rd. Winnipeg, MB. Canada R2J 1K9 If there is some information in the video that you would like to know more about then please by all means get in touch! I love interacting with my fellow Fiber Friends! With Respect I acknowledge that: Winnipeg is located within Treaty No.1 Territory the Traditional lands of the Annishanabee (Ojibway) Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene and Dakota. And the birthplace of the Metis Nation Homeland. Stay Safe and Knit On Folks!! Cheers!! Alice

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Episode 46 - Year of the Colour (color) Work! Welcome to Visits with SoxyNana Alice where Everyone young and old are welcome!! This is where I share my Knitting and Crafting adventures with you. If you are a returning Subscriber HELLO!! If you have not yet Subscribed please do  Either way, Please like and share this video and leave a comment to say hello below in the comment section you can find me on Instagram @soxynana or by email soxynanaalice@gmail.com If you wish to make a donation to this podcast to be put towards giveaways here is the link https://ko-fi.com/soxynanaalice If there is some information in the video that you would like to know more about then please by all means get in touch! I love interacting with my fellow Fiber Friends! Its not to late to still get in on the 15% discount from KnitSwag Just use the Coupon Code SOXYNANA for the month of February for you to use to get 15% off you purchase. Links to her Etsy and Online Store are: https://knitswag.com/ https://www.etsy.com/ca/market/knitswag Also the Love Bug Mitten Pattern is Free for all of the month of February. Check out the Chronicles of Yarnia Podcast to your coupon code for the pattern I know you won't be disappointed!!! https://youtu.be/rQgLxmnZtOQ Be sure to check out Darlene's podcast - https://youtube.com/channel/UC1XswX7C02uQRAxy6roFvew Links to patterns mentioned on this episode https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maja-cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/norwood-3 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/belyse https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/love-bug-mittens-2 Stay Safe and Knit On Folks!! Cheers!! Alice Music: Fair Wind 2-16961 Ilya Truhanov Site: https://icons8.com/music/

Episode 45 - Warm Thank You All Around and just some knitting stuff today!! 6 More weeks of Winter, or so says Manitoba Merv our resident Ground Hog !! Welcome to Visits with SoxyNana Alice where Everyone young and old are welcome to sit back and enjoy the chatter around the Craft table. This is where I share my Knitting and Crafting adventures with you. If you are a returning Subscriber HELLO!! If you have not yet Subscribed please do  Either way, Please like and share this video and leave a comment to say hello below in the comment section. If you wish to make a donation to this podcast to be put towards giveaways here is the link https://ko-fi.com/soxynanaalice And if you wish to send items to be used as prizes please email me at soxynanaalice@gmail.com or Message me on Instagram @soxynana If there is some information in the video that you would like to know more about then please by all means get in touch! I love interacting with my fellow Fiber Friends! In this Episode I have an Extra Special treat. I have received a Mug from Kelly of Knit Swag on Etsy She has kindly given me the Coupon Code SOXYNANA for the month of February for you to use to get 15% off you purchase. Links to her Etsy and Online Store are: https://knitswag.com/ https://www.etsy.com/ca/market/knitswag The design on the mug she sent was a complete surprise!!! The mug design she has chosen is influenced by the designs of the sweater knit by Cowichan people from British Columbia, Canada. The Cowichan Sweaters are one of a kind and very rich in history. I have provided some links to videos so you can take a look at their incredible life and designs Cowichan Sweater Claimed as a Canadian Symbol – Canadian Govt recognition back in 2012 https://youtu.be/GL2avmQqRQQ https://youtu.be/iJ8M1OJyz2s Accurate Reading https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/cowichan-sweater I call Winnipeg my home, I am 1st generation Canadian, born of parents that immigrated here as children in the early 1900’s. With Respect I acknowledge that: Winnipeg is located within Treaty No.1 Territory the Traditional lands of the Annishanabee (Ojibway) Ininew (Cree), Oji-Cree, Dene and Dakota. And the birthplace of the Metis Nation Homeland. What I’m wearing: Ranunculus by Midori Hirose https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3 Wool is reclaimed from a Charity Shop Sweater (Cotton Acrylic blend) Only WIPS and Planning for today folks 1 - For Christmas Eve Cast on that was Frogged twice and is not a Norwood Cardigan by Jen Steingass for Main Colour is Grey using the luscious Baloun’s Alpaca Yarn www.balounalpacas.com (Christmas Gift) Contrast is Dark Green Novita Nalle (Stash) 2 – Test Knit for Christie Archer Pattern: Incredible Socks in Fingering (Pattern releaseTBD) MC – Knit Picks – Hawthorne in Spector (Stash) CC – Regia - Baby Sock in bright Pink (Stash) 3 – Sample Knitting for work Pattern – Off to the Beach Lace Top from ball band Tailor Yarns Essential Bamboo – 100% Rayon from Bamboo Super Fine in Green 4 – Prepping the Wool (Stash) for my Maja Cardigan 100% Canadian Wool Repurposed from a Pullover and then from my Cottage Cardi. Podcasts Mentioned in this Episode: Rebecca of Creabea https://youtu.be/P3YFZPau4bU Sheila - https://youtu.be/u8TNfX23FEA Kat - https://youtu.be/2_KtIvDcsGM Christie - https://youtu.be/PYhhRx8zg2w Anne – Spa Knits - https://youtu.be/Jc4iXjz1oLw Davina – https://youtu.be/X7ZZ_QI_2q4 Naomi - https://youtu.be/qdtf6DreKsM Sorry if I missed anyone I mentioned. Stay Safe and Knit On Folks!! Cheers!! Alice

Ep.44 1st Podcast Anniversary!, An the 2022 Makers Dozen details #knittingpodcast, #soxynana Welcome to Visits with SoxyNana Alice where Everyone young and old are welcome to sit back and enjoy the chatter around the Craft table. This is where I share my Knitting and Crafting adventures with you. If you are a returning Subscriber HELLO!! If you have not yet Subscribed please do Either way, Please like and share this video and leave a comment to say hello below in the comment section or email me at soxynanaalice@gmail.com. If you wish to make a donation to this podcast to be put towards giveaways here is the link https://ko-fi.com/soxynanaalice Where you can find me on other social media https://linktr.ee/SoxyNana If there is some information in the video that you would like to know more about then please by all means get in touch! I love interacting with my fellow Fiber Friends! Makers Dozen for 2022, I put myself out there to make it a true Year of the Mittens Check out these lovely Patterns, most of which are free!! https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maja-cardigan https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/norwood-3 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-mosaic-socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainbow-orange-beanie https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tarragon-the-gentle-dragon https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/garden-dreams-mittens https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/be-the-butterfly https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tokitae https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rain-shadow-mitts https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stained-glass-fingerless-mitts https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/margots-garden-fingerless-mittens https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/belyse And to round out the 13th of the Makers Dozen something just for me... https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/giraffe-cowl--mittens WIP's Baloun’s Alpaca Yarn and Novita Nalle yarn Pattern is the Norwood br Jenn Stiengass https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/norwood Wooley Witch - Brogan's Scot Pine Socks Test Knit - Novita 7 Brothers wool for the MC and Berrocco Ultra DK for the CC Pattern will be available soon! Stay Safe and Knit On Folks!! Cheers!! Alice Music: Fair Wind 2-16961 Ilya Truhanov Site: https://icons8.com/music/

Ep.42 A New idea for working smart not hard in 2022!! Welcome to Visits with SoxyNana Alice where Everyone young and old are welcome to sit back and enjoy the chatter around the Craft table. This is where I share my Knitting and Crafting adventures with you. If you are a returning Subscriber HELLO!! If you have not yet Subscribed please do Either way, Please like and share this video and leave a comment to say hello below in the comment section or email me at soxynanaalice@gmail.com. Finished Objects; Ranunculus by Midori Hirose https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3 Wool is salvaged from a Charity Shop Sweater Found the Designer for the Socks featured on the video https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jorid-linvik?page=1 Jorid Linviks book of Scandinavian Socks Pattern – The Knitting Club Favorites for Adults Wool – Novita 7 Brothers in colours from stash WIP's Baloun’s Alpaca Yarn and Novita Nalle yarn Pattern is the Norwood br Jenn Stiengass https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/norwood If you wish to make a donation to this podcast to be put towards giveaways here is the link https://ko-fi.com/soxynanaalice Where you can find me on other social media https://linktr.ee/SoxyNana If there is some information in the video that you would like to know more about then please by all means get in touch! I love interacting with my fellow Fiber Friends! Stay Safe and Knit On Folks!! Cheers!! Alice Music: Fair Wind 2-16961 Ilya Truhanov Site: https://icons8.com/music/

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Episode 40 – Knitting on a Budget in 2022 some tips and asperations! Happy New Year!! (Apologizes for the horrible lighting and camera positioning later in this video. had some technical difficulties) Welcome to Visits with SoxyNana Alice where Everyone young and old are welcome to sit back and enjoy the chatter around the Craft table. This is where I share my Knitting and Crafting adventures with you. If you are a returning Subscriber HELLO!! If you have not yet Subscribed please do  Either way, Please like and share this video and leave a comment to say hello below in the comment section or email me at soxynanaalice@gmail.com. In this Episode I run through 12 of my tips for Knitting on a Budget. I think that some of us are really feeling the effects of Covid on our wallets. I find myself really being mindful of how I can save a few dollars and still continue to support our local business community, and still remain eco-friendly to the earth overall. I believe in the coming years this will be a balancing act on all our parts …… at least in My Opinion  What I’m wearing: Today I’m wearing my Cottage Cardigan by Whistle & Wool knit in Briggs and Little 3 ply held double for a nice chunky warm sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cottage-cardigan-2 WIPS Ranunculus by Midori Hirose https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ranunculus-3 Wool is salvaged from a Charity Shop Sweater For Christmas Eve Cast on for myself using the luscious Baloun’s Alpaca Yarn www.balounalpacas.com Pattern is the Night Blooms Sweater https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/night-blooms-sweater Found the Designer for the Socks featured on the video https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jorid-linvik?page=1 Jorid Linviks book of Scandinavian Socks Pattern – The Knitting Club Favorites for Adults Wool – Novita 7 Brothers in colours from stash Christmas Crotchet Gift Pillow patterns shown in the Intro VW Van Pillow https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vw-van-pillow Lego Block Pillow https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lego-block Podcast Links as promised; NovelTea Knitting https://youtube.com/channel/UC7UeJfraAnoK8jG22fjJHzQ Cinematic Skeins https://youtube.com/c/CinematicSkeins A Lefty Knitter Podcast https://youtu.be/T6gpJe_sggc Penrose Knits https://youtube.com/channel/UCm-KlUhUMdROcNqSra9lmXw Knitty Witch https://youtube.com/c/KnittyWitch This Little Wonderful Life https://youtube.com/c/ThisLittleWonderfulLife My Yarny Corner https://youtube.com/channel/UCeGv4Cb2T6dLkwoFix_ra5A Crafty ChristenJ https://youtube.com/c/CraftyChristenJ Knit all the Yarn https://youtube.com/channel/UCATWAy6q5B001nZ1LNXtTGg The Gentle Knitter https://youtube.com/c/thegentleknitterpodcast Jude Harper https://youtube.com/c/AmyEdwardsGreen Day to Day Knits https://youtube.com/channel/UCeG7gwxd8nV9kOcV9sjTM8Q Made by Maddie https://youtube.com/c/MadeByMaddie Not Quite Enough Yarn https://youtube.com/c/NotQuiteEnoughYarn If you wish to make a donation to this podcast to be put towards giveaways here is the link https://ko-fi.com/soxynanaalice Where you can find me on other social media https://linktr.ee/SoxyNana If there is some information in the video that you would like to know more about then please by all means get in touch! I love interacting with my fellow Fiber Friends! Stay Safe and Knit On Folks!! Cheers!! Alice Music: New Year Bells Site: https://icons8.com/music/

Episode 40 – Squishing on all the Alpaca getting ready for the Christmas Cast Ons Welcome to Visits with SoxyNana Alice where Everyone young and old are welcome to sit back and enjoy the chatter around the Craft table. This is where I share my Knitting and Crafting adventures with you. If you are a returning Subscriber HELLO!!If you have not yet Subscribed please doJ Either way, Please like and share this video and leave a comment to say hello below in the comment section. So sit back, pour yourself a cup of tea from the little orange teapot and hope you enjoy our time together. Big Thanks and shout outs to; Angie Baloun out at Baloun’s Alpaca Acres in Manitou Manitoba. www.balounalpacas.com Connie from Just another Stitch Podcast for last Weekends Live! https://youtu.be/Tj9ODDWOp20 Today I’m wearing my Andrea Mowry Night Shift Shawl in a variety of super-wash yarn called cascade wave. I picked up the kit to make this shawl a few years ago from Wolesley Wool our local wool store. www.wolseleywool.com Finished Objects; Vanilla Socksdone in Dye For Ewe hand dyed self striping yarn from right here locally in Winnipeg. Click here to reach Allyhttps://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/dyeforewe Leg Warmers done in left over sock yarn as a test knit from the Cozy Up Knits from Grande Prairie Alberta, Canada. Here is a link to all their terrific patterns on Ravelry https://www.ravelry.com/stores/cozy-up-designs-by-the-stitchinsisters-designs WIPS Ranunculus by Midori Hirose Wool is salvaged from a Charity Shop Sweater Went back and adding more border motifs to my scrappy scarf to make it longer Just Look for Border motifs on Pinterest to find lots of ideas and patterns. Sarah from Day-to-day knits podcast inspired me to cast on a Dona Amelia knitted necklace. I’m going to knit up in a commercial acrylic LUV Baby yarn in light pink!! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeG7gwxd8nV9kOcV9sjTM8Q For Christmas Eve I’m really looking forward to casting on a new Pullover for myself using the luscious Baloun’s Alpaca Yarn and knit the Norwood by Jennifer Steingasshttps://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/norwood-3 If you wish to make a donation to this podcast to be put towards giveaways here is the link https://ko-fi.com/soxynanaalice I also just signed up to Link-tree so here are all my linkshttps://linktr.ee/SoxyNana If there is some information in the video that you would like to know more about then please by all means get in touch! I love interacting with my fellow Fiber Friends! Stay Safe and Knit On Folks!! Cheers!! Alice

Episode 39 – Short podcast before my Live today with Connie!! Welcome to Visits with SoxyNana Alice where Everyone young and old are welcome to sit back and enjoy the chatter around the Craft table. This is where I share my Knitting and Crafting adventures with you. If you are a returning Subscriber HELLO!! If you have not yet Subscribed please do  Either way, Please like and share this video and leave a comment to say hello below in the comment section. So sit back, pour yourself a cup of tea from the little orange teapot and hope you enjoy our time together. *** Saturday December 11th at 1:00 pm, CST, I will be joining Connie live on her channel, Just Another Stitch. Be sure to login and check out the podcast https://youtu.be/Tj9ODDWOp20 Can’t wait to hang out with her around her crafting table. Hope to see you there!! If you wish to know anything about any of my WIPS and FO’s please feel free to leave your question in the comments below or contact me through Instagram or email (details below) All donation to this podcast to be put towards more giveaways here is the link https://ko-fi.com/soxynanaalice You can reach me on the following platforms. Instagram; @soxynana #soxynana and #soxynanaalice Email; soxynanaalice@gmail.com Happy Mail address 52 Heather Rd. Winnipeg, MB. R2J 1K9 Canada Thanks for stopping by, hope you have an amazing day Cheers!! Alice Music: Almost Christmas Site: https://icons8.com/music/

Episode 38 – Sorry not a Vlogmas Welcome to Visits with SoxyNana Alice where Everyone young and old are welcome to sit back and enjoy the chatter around the Craft table. This is where I share my Knitting and Crafting adventures with you. If you are a returning Subscriber HELLO!! If you have not yet Subscribed please do  Either way, Please like and share this video and leave a comment to say hello below in the comment section. So sit back, pour yourself a cup of tea from the little orange teapot and hope you enjoy our time together. FIRST AND FOREMOST - *** I would like to send out a special Thank You to everyone that joined in on my first ever "Craft and Chat" afternoon. I had a terrific time and will be doing it again, hopefully before the new year. Honorable mention for those how joined, Echo from The Knitted Bean, https://youtu.be/8aqMLUoFUXg Emma from Noveltea Knitting, https://youtu.be/WMxwZQBaWwE Chris from Knitting in the Meantime, https://youtu.be/WMxwZQBaWwE Rachael is @creativeyarnoholic and my yarny local friends and Family Gabriel, Cheryl and Bev *** Next week I will be joining Connie live on her channel, Just Another Stitch. Be sure to login and check out the podcast next Saturday, December 11th at 1:00pm link to her channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5dRzaf5pa5mpMy4bdujIWw/videos Can’t wait to hang out with her around her crafting table. Hope to see you there!! Other shout outs mentioned in this episode High Fibre Knits https://youtu.be/p_l3Eebxc7A Knit & Grace https://youtu.be/T8PzZoKC0-w If you wish to know anything about any of my WIPS and FO’s please feel free to leave your question in the comments below or contact me through Instagram or email (details below) All donation to this podcast to be put towards more giveaways here is the link https://ko-fi.com/soxynanaalice You can reach me on the following platforms. Instagram; @soxynana #soxynana and #soxynanaalice Email; soxynanaalice@gmail.com Thanks for stopping by, hope you have an amazing day Cheers!! Alice Music: Almost Christmas Site: https://icons8.com/music/