Actually Knitting

  Get your free audiobook download and free 30 day trial of audible by visiting this link!  Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits   Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter   Elefante by Susan B. Anderson Empire Waist Cardigan by Susan B. Anderson Ellie the Elephant Baby Booties by Olivia Kent     Featuring the Roll-Top Booties for the bootie     Auditioning Knits I'm looking for a sweater for some Berroco worsted weight yarn that I just ripped from my Ice Shanty project that has been languishing for a while.    Wings by Amanda Woeger   Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Madison by Martha Storey   All the Love by Joji Locatelli   Rhapsody in Cables by Joji Locatelli   Seam on Seam by Veera Valimaki    Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal 2018 Basic Rules   Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter. Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the Ravelry group!    For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors: Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   Knitting Podcast Spotlight Ewe University hosted by Kristine Kelly   Check out her Etsy shop, Halcyarn.   Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success Instant Pot Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos   Love it or Leave it Love: Anne with an E on Netflix   Leave: Summer Break is almost over   Other News and Notes Healthy Choices: I've been doing Weight Watchers and attending the meetings regularly and I've been very successful.   Books: Get your free audiobook download and free 30 day trial of audible by visiting this link!   

Book lovers, try Audible free for one month with a free audiobook download.  Episode 90 is brought to you by Daizie Knits and Bijou Basin Ranch.  Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow Paulina Dress by Taiga Hilliard Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang    Knits in Rehearsal Still working on Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter.  Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket by Lucy of Attic24   Here's my version in progress.   This episode is brought to you by Daizie Knits   At Daizie Knits, our goal is to provide a rainbow of colors in a range of fibers and weights.  We dye all our products in small batches using a kettle dying method; so each one is unique.  We strive to find yarns and fibers that makes your heart sing and your toes curl with delight.  At daizieknits.com, you can contact us, view a gallery of projects, check out the show schedule and of course, link to our shop.  We also offer 3d printed spindles, buttons and shawl pins.  Use the PalKal2018 coupon code for 20% off of your order through September 1, 2018.  Knitting News, Notes and Events  PalKal 2018 Basic Rules   Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter. Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the Ravelry group!    This episode I am pleased to have Fix-a-Stitch as an Intermission Prize Sponsor. Make sure you listen to this episode to see if you are the winner of a both a Multi-Tool and Laceweight set of Fix-a-Stitch.    For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors: Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   Knitting Podcast Spotlight Check out the Quirky Monday Craftcast  and Quirky Monday Crafts Etsy Shop.    This episode is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch Bijou Basin Ranch is a family-owned ranch in western Colorado. In addition to fiber from our own herd of full blooded Tibetan yak, we work with other yak ranchers in the US as well as Asia to source top quality yak fiber for our luxury yarns. We also work with various indie dyers who create beautiful can't-get-anywhere-else colorways for yarn lovers!   Use the PalKal2018 Coupon Code for 15% off all yarns from their online store (exception: Qiviut or Paco-Vicuna) from now through September 6, 2018.   Non-Knitting Segments  Instant Success  Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken   Love it or Leave it Love: Color Street Nail Polish Strips   Leave: July can be a hard month for me.    Other News and Notes  Books:   The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel   Vida y Muerte en la Mara Salvatrucha   The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene     

  This episode is sponsored by Queen City Yarn and Never Not Knitting Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Moderne Log Cabin Baby Blanket Special thanks to Love Knitting for sending me the Paintbox Yarns to try out!   French Macaroon    Baby Washcloths   Moon Cactus Knits in Rehearsal Camp Wilkerson   Paulina Dress    This episode is brought to you by Queen City Yarn.       Queen City Yarn is the result of a collaboration between friends Christen and Janis, brought together in the Queen City of Charlotte by their love for knitting and yarn. They've nurtured their passion for putting color to skein and now they want to share that passion with you! Their products start with one of six great yarn bases, each named for a neighborhood in the Queen City that reflects their personality.  The colors they apply are inspired by the beautiful things they see around them as well as breathtaking places they have visited.  While each color they produce can stand on its own, they pay special attention to creating a series of complementary colors. They strive to make it easy to pick one or more great colors for your next project.   Queen City Yarn is providing a 35$ gift certificate to one lucky PalKal participant and use the PalKal2018 coupon code for 10% off your order in their Etsy Shop.  Knitting News, Notes and Events I attended Zombie Knitpocalypse last month.    PalKal 2018 Basic Rules   Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter. Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the Ravelry group!    Be sure to listen to see if you are the lucky winner of a 5 pack of Eucalan! This was an intermission giveaway, which means all you have to do to be eligible is chat in chatter thread on Ravelry!     For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors:     Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting This episode of Actually Knitting is also brought to you by Never Not Knitting.  Never Not Knitting is a small knitting boutique owned by designer Alana Dakos featuring a curated collection of specialty yarns, patterns, notions and gifts. This little shop supports the work of independent artisans and makers from all over the world. You may find handmade treasures in the store that you will never see anywhere else! Keep track of the newest product releases on instagram by following Nevernotknitting! Use coupon code "PALKAL2018" to save 20% off your next order in the online shop at nevernotknitting.com   Never Not Knitting is also giving away a Sheep Knit Kit at the end of the Pal Kal.      The Reviews are In This episode I got to review the Little Bee Lotion Bar from Love and Leche.  Check this out: Love and Leche is offering a coupon code just for Actually Knitting listeners. Use the code ActuallyKnitting for 1 free Little Bee Lotion Bar with a 25$ purchase. Yay!   They have also set up a giveaway for my listeners. Go to this link and enter your email address for a chance to win a Little Bee Lotion Bar Giftbag!   Work + Shelter website.    Knitting Podcast Spotlight Lolodidit Video Podcast on Youtube     Non-Knitting Segments Instant Success Mexican Inspired Healthy Crack Chicken from Tidbits    Love it or Leave it Love: Bright Star the Musical    Leave: No comment! Life is good!   Other News and Notes I decided to start Weight Watchers again and I'm finding a lot easier to follow now that they have a protein focus.    I'm still running but I am on the struggle bus!   Still doing boot camp workouts.    Books You Think it, I'll Say it by Curtis Sittenfeld The French Girl by Lexie Elliot        

  Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal   Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow   Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal 2018 Basic Rules   Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter. Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the Ravelry group!    For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors:     Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls  CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls  Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins  Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast  Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes  Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio  Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run  Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn  Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch.         Bijou Basin Ranch is a family-owned ranch in western Colorado. In addition to fiber from our own herd of full blooded Tibetan yak, we work with other yak ranchers in the US as well as Asia to source top quality yak fiber for our luxury yarns. We also work with various indie dyers who create beautiful can't-get-anywhere-else colorways for yarn lovers! Use the coupon code on their website for 15% off in their online store (excluding qiviut or paco-vicuna) and free shipping! This generous offer will be good through September 6, 2018.     Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I put the spotlight on Knitting Myself Together, hosted by TheVioletPie.        Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls   Love it or Leave it Love: I'm on Summer Vacation, Baby! Leave: Body/food issues     Other News and Notes My reading has hit a little slump lately, but I did finish and enjoy  The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore.      I'm still working out a running a bit. 

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Baby Beret Didn't use a pattern, just referenced a free pattern on Ravelry to see how often to do the increases. Finished this while camping and I forgot to take pics!   Barley Light by Tin Can Knits I love that the ladies at Tin Can Knits released a fingering version of this hat.   Knits in Rehearsal To be honest, I haven't been doing very much knitting at all.    I started another Barley Light Hat, but haven't made a lot of progress.    Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow I've linked to the pattern page since I haven't made much progress.    I haven't worked on...   Rainbow Party Cardi by Tellybean Knits   Moderne Baby Blanket by Mason Dixon Knitting     Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal 2018 Basic Rules Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 15 through August 15, 2018 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Here are some patterns I am considering for this year's PalKal:   Mix and Match Henleys by KrisLuvsWool from the In a Sknit Podcast   Mr. Fitzwilliam Fox by Kay F. Jones of the Bakery Bears Podcast   Stitch Sampler Afghan by Marly Bird of the Yarn Thing Podcast Chasing Rainbows Blanket by Marly Bird of the Yarn Thing Podcast   Coming and Going Baby Sweater by Ellen M. Silva of the Twinset Designs Podcast       Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop.    ZK 2018       Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success Introducing a new segment all about cooking in my Instant Pot.   This episode's recipe is Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower and Peas from Skinny Taste.    Love it or Leave it Love: Sublime Stitching Website   Leave: Exam Grading   Stagecraft In this long on hiatus segment, I talk about other crafts I'm working on. I recently finished an embroidery project of my sister in law's ultrasound picture.   I got the idea from this article on Scary Mommy.   The crafter who inspired me has a lot of wonderful embroidery projects on Instagram. Check out Veselka Bulkan on Instagram.    I got some help from this article on the Sublime Stitching website: White Patterns on Dark Fabrics.  Other News and Notes   We recently got back from camping near Black Mountain, NC. It rained pretty much the entire time but we made the best of it.    Books:           If you'd like to support the podcast, use the Amazon Links for any purchases!   Running: Nothing new to report, I'm just running for exercise.   Thanks so much for joining me for this episode.    

Special thanks to all of my listeners for waiting so long between episodes. As I posted on Instagram, I have been having a lot of vocal problems and I have been trying to rest my voice as much as possible outside of my job, where it's impossible to rest my voice at all. I'm going to do my best to keep up a regular schedule.   Program Mentions: Thanks to Knitting Daddy for sending me his Smoke in the City hat pattern. Special thanks to Vivian and Alyson from Keep Calm and Carry Yarn and the Pearl and Plum Etsy shop. Also thanks to the ladies from Tin Can Knits for sending me their Beloved hat pattern.   Show Ready Knits Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C Creations   Wee Lima by Taiga Hillard   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure   Mae by Andrea Mowry     Knits in Rehearsal Rainbow Party Cardi by Telly Bean Knits   If you'd like to see my yarn choices, check out my project page.   I have swatched for the Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow    I have started a project page for this, but there's not much to see as of yet. Think I can finish it in a month?   Moderne Baby Blanket by Mason Dixon Knitting Thanks to the kind folks at Loveknitting.com for sending me this kit from Paintbox Yarns     Knitting News, Notes and Events #MadAboutMinis Sorry guys, I really dropped the ball on this KAL. Should we keep it going for a while? Call it?      PalKal 2018 Basic Rules Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.     Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop.    ZK 2018   The Reviews Are In!  This episode I will be reviewing Vogue Knitting, The Ultimate Knitting Book.     Non-Knitting Segments    Meal Prep Madness Veggie and Beef Ramen   Other News and Notes   I finished several books since the last time I recorded.    Running updates:  I finished a 1/2 Marathon in March. I did not enjoy myself. 

  Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook when you sign up for Audible by using this link.     Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits   Newborn Vertebrae by Kelly Van Neikerk   In Dragonfly Fibers Damsel in the Starry Night color way     Practice Baby Blanket  Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C. Creations   The yarn was from stash     Knits in Rehearsal   “Real” Baby Blanket is also the Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C. Creations   Yarn is Knit Picks Shine Worsted in 3 awesome colors: Robot, Dandelion and Reef   Blog where I found lots of fun color combos.      Swatched for the Rainbow Party Cardi by Stephanie Lotven/Tellybean Knits   The yarn for the body is Deep Dyed Yarns in the Lost Girl Speckle Colorway   The accent yarns will be Miss Babs Yummy Two-Ply Toes. Check out my project page for all of the colorways.      Knitting News, Notes and Events    I’ll be taking a class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop in May.    I’ll be attending Zombie Knitpocalypse in June of 2018     New Knit-a-Long: Mad about Minis   I was inspired by both the Rainbow Party Cardi pattern and the book Mini-Skein Knits (catch my review later in the episode).    Official start date is March 15, but Wips are welcome   Official end date is May 15, 2018   The project must contain at least 1 mini-skein or leftover yarn (200 yards or less). Generally speaking, Mini-Skeins are around 100 yards.      Possible Projects  Here is the bundle where you can find all of the patterns mentioned below.    Sweaters/Garments    Rainbow Party Cardi    Stephanie Lotven   Santa Clara    Mary Catherine Bryner   Mini-Marvel Swing Vest   Rachel Henry   Camaro  Tanis Lavallee   Accessories    Sock Stashbuster Slouchy Hat    Amanda Schwabe   Ripken by Melanie Berg   Lydia Evening Bag by Barb Brown   Knitting at the Library Cowl  Cori Eichelberger    Plus 1 Pop Collection Sarah Schira   Other Patterns   Waffle Coasters by Claire Cromwell   Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell   Chevron Coffee Cozy by Claire Cromwell     There is a bundle in the Ravelry group, as well as a chatter thread. Feel free to post about a pattern that works for this KAL and, don’t forget to add to the bundle.    Heads Up: The PalKal will start in June!    The Reviews are In      I hope you enjoy my review of a book I picked up called Mini-Skein Knits, 25 Knitting Patterns Using Small Skeins and Leftovers       My Favorite Patterns from the book can all be found here:    Head in the Clouds Hat Jess Kallberg   Infinite Rainbow Cowl by Carrie Santisteban   Matrix Mitts by Jess Kallberg   Chevron Boot Toppers by Yelena M. Dasher   French Ticking Fingerless Mitts by Meg Rake    Rainbow Cardi by Yelena M. Dasher   Mermaid Darkly by Yelena M. Dasher   Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell    Waffle Coasters by Claire Cromwell   Lydia Evening Bag by Barbara J. Brown     Non-Knitting Segments      One Pot Wonder    Moroccan Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup from myrecipes.com   Love it or Leave it    Love: Perfectly Posh   Leave: Stomach Virus last week   Other News and Notes   Books:    I finished The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain    The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce   The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash   The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon     Running:    Felt really good about my last race which was the Charlotte 10 Miler on February 17th.      Next race: BB&T Corporate Cup on March 10, 2018

  Check out this link if you are interested in a free one month trial of Audible.  Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Ripken Light by Melanie Berg   Echo Mega by Spout Knits     Knits in Rehearsal: Nope, Big Ol' Fat Lie      Knitting News, Notes and Events I am sorta kinda participating in the #ravellenics.    I will be attending the Zombie Knitpocalypse 2018   Non-Knitting Segments   Meal-Prep Madness Meal Prep Chicken Recipes from Fit Men Cook   Love it or Leave it  Love: Ulta Eye Primer   Leave: This ridiculous weather!    Other News and Notes  I'm doing a no-spend month for February.    Running:  Hot Chocolate 15k on February 10, 2018.    Books:    I just finished reading    This book was amazing! 

Happy Podiversary to me!        Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Little Hat Big Hearts Project Pattern was the Apple Crisp Hat by Salty Pearl Knits     Knits in Rehearsal Ripken by Melanie Berg   Granny Squares for Project Amigo    Check out the brand new knitting podcast, Tightly Spun, hosted by Emily Straw!    The Reviews are In  This episode I reviewed the Rittenhouse Tote bag by Fairmont Bag Company Check out their kickstarter for more information.    Non-Knitting Segments Meal Prep I'm introducing a new segment this episode! Check out the Healthy Chicken Pad-Thai from Fit Men Cook.    Love it or Leave it  Love: Slow Burn Podcast by Slate Plus   Leave: Midterm Stress   Other News and Notes Running:  I'm a new Woman!    Books:  I've really been enjoying the deals from the Modern Mrs. Darcy newsletter.    Thanks for listening!                    

    Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits   Baby Hats for Little Hats, Big Hearts Project   Pattern is the Apple Crisp Baby Hat by Salty Pearl Crochet     Knits in Rehearsal #werkthewips   Shusui Shrug by Suzanne Somers   Knitting Talkback This episode I discuss my 2017 knitting (The Year of the Hat!) and some plans for 2018 (#stashdownthrowdown).        Non-Knitting Segments  One Pot Wonders Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash and Guacamole Rice Bowls   Love it or Leave it   Love: New to me Podcast: The Hilarious World of Depression   Leave: I'm through with the dentist!    Theatrical Updates   I did not get the role I wanted in Bonnie and Clyde, but something else will come up!    Other News and Notes Books          Running   I'm currently not training for any race and I'm actually enjoying running again! 

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  Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal Panther's Socks  I'm using the Hermione's Everyday Sock pattern, but doing it toe up.    Shusui Shrug by Suzanne Somers   What the Fade!! Mystery Fade-a-long (this link has photos/spoilers)  by Andrea Mowry        Knitting News, Notes and Events  PalKal 2017 officially wrapped up on September 1, 2017 We had over 400 entries this year and lots of podcasts were represented. Thanks so much for participating. Take a listen to see if you are one of the lucky winners!   Thanks so much to all of the sponsors!   I also announced the winner of the Intermission Prize for August. Please email me at actuallyknitting@gmail.com if you are one of the winners!         The Charlotte Area Yarn Crawl is coming up September 22-30, 2017. Not sure if I'll be crawling, but if you do, let me know!   I will be attending SAFF October 27-29, 2017. I will definitely be there on the Saturday and possibly on Friday and Sunday as well. Let me know if you would like to meet up! Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders 7 Ingredient Skinny Egg Roll Bowl   Love it or Leave it Love: Rocketbook Everlast Notebook   Leave: I have teacher voice!   Other News and Notes   Running: I continue to be plagued by my hip injury. Less than one month to my marathon and a break!    Books:  I finished reading two books in a series that I am really enjoying!           I finished listening to:    and I started watching the series on Hulu.   Want to try a free audiobook and a free 1 month trial membership on Audible? Check out this link   Thanks for listening!   

  Thanks to Brenda Castiel for sending me a copy of her new pattern, The Plum Sorbet Shawl.  Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Country Garden Top   Knits in Rehearsal Panther's Socks Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder   Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommer Check out this Craftsy Class if you want to learn Brioche.   Loving the Yarn for this project:   Yarn Geek Fibers Rocketeer in Grace Hopper Computer Scientist     Stitch Markers from Such Gwenderful Stuff   Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Dirty Truce Auditioning Knits I started out being inspired at my favorite LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop.  The main color inspiration was from Woolen Boon in the Greenleaf Hut color way. I picked out some Madeline Tosh to compliment that skein. Tosh Merino Light in Grasshopper and Turquoise color ways.   Looking for a 3 color shawl and I'm considering:    Versus by Hillary Smith Callis Stay Soft Shawl by Veera Valimaki    I'm currently obsessed with looking through my stash for yarn for:  What the Fade?! Mystery KAL by Andrea Mowry    Here is what I am considering for my What the Fade?!     Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about the Fruity Knitting Podcast on Youtube.  Knitting News, Notes and Events Special thanks to the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, Zombody Knits. Listen up to see if you were the lucky listener!    For the last month of the PalKal the Intermission Prize Sponsor is The Worsted Purl. Thanks to Tricia for sponsoring. Check out these adorable stitch marker prizes.      Get your Finished Objects posted by September 1st (or as long as the thread is open). Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   I am excited that I have finalized my plans for SAFF , the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair in Flectcher, NC. It is happening October 27-29, 2017 and I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday. I'll be staying in Black Mountain, NC and visiting my favorite LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop, where there will be a Magpie Fibers pop-up shop and a Signature Needles trunk show.  Non-Knitting Segments   One-Pot Wonders Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas from Skinny Taste.      Love it or Leave it Love: I forgot to mention that I got my iPad back after losing it on a flight!  Leave: I have to go back to work tomorrow!    Other News and Notes Running Updates I had a rough run on Saturday and injured my hip a little bit, hoping that it will right itself after some days off, rest and ice.    Next race is the Greek Festival 5k on August 26. Unfortunately, I have to do 22 miles that day.    Reading Updates   I finished reading:       I finished listening to:   For you, the listeners of Actually Knitting, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.You can try the book I linked above or any audiobook of your choice for free!    To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting.    Lately I've been listening to:              

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits   Vasa by Dianna Walla   Giant Crochet Blanket        Blocking vs Killing Acrylic      Five Common Crochet Mistakes and Tips for Beginners Knits in Rehearsal Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry   Crochet News I talked a little about some of the techniques I've been learning from the book above.   Let 'er Rip I ripped out 2 sweaters and it was very therapeutic!   Auditioning Knits  Country Garden Top  Knitting News, Notes and Events Special thanks to the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, Zombody Knits.     Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.     Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about Keep Calm and Carry Yarn.    Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it Love: I've been working with my brother on his business, managing his social media.   Leave: My lack of structure combined with this heat and humidity are making me exceptionally tired! Other News and Notes   Running I had to get new shoes which I was not happy about.   Reading   I finished reading:  I finished listening to:      For you, the listeners of Actually Knitting, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.You can try the book I linked above or any audiobook of your choice for free!    To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting.               

Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal  Vasa by Dianna Walla   Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry       Knitting News, Notes and Events   The Pal Kal is entering the second month. Listen to see if you are the lucky winner of the Intermission/Chatter prize for June. I also announce the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, Zombody Knits.     Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   Check out the episode for more information about this episode's producing sponsor, Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting.      Other Events I hope you'll indulge me in a brief recap of my time at ZK 2017. My favorite vendors were Yarn Geek Fibers, Leading Men Fiber Arts and The Yarn Truck/Knit Buffalo.        Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about Dairyland Knits.             Non-Knitting Segments Meatless Monday Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadillas from the Live-in Kitchen.  Love it or Leave it Love: I have been doing a Bootcamp workout at Camp Gladiator and really enjoying it.   Leave: I did something really stupid. Listen up for details....   Other News and Notes Theatrical Updates I saw the tour of Fun Home and it was amazing!   Running No real news on this front. I did run my longest solo distance of 10 miles, which felt really good.   Reading I finished reading 2 books, both of which I really enjoyed.       This episode is brought to you by Audible. Enjoy a free 30 day trial and free audiobook by clicking here! I am currently enjoying    

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits VNeck Boxy by Joji Locatelli      Knits in Rehearsal  Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry   Vasa by Dianna Walla       Knitting News, Notes and Events   The Pal Kal has officially started!       Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   Check out the episode for more information about this episode's producing sponsor, Imagined Landscape Designs.      Other Events   WWKIP Day Thanks to everyone who came out for WWKIP day! We were a small buy mighty crowd! Thanks to these sponsors for donating door prizes! Charlotte Yarn , Cottage Yarn and Queen City Yarn.   Stash Dash 2017 Check out the Knit Girlls Podcast for more information.   Splash Pad Party with the Down Cellar Studio Podcast   Summer Stripe Along Kal   Knitting Podcast Spotlight This week I checked out the Bede Sisters podcast, hosted by Kay. Check it out!   The Reviews are In!  This episode I reviewed a new purchase, the Knitter's Keep by Coco Knits.       Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it Love: Essential Oils What are your favorites?   Leave: People asking me about my plans to have children. What????   Other News and Notes Running No news is good news! Week 7 of Marathon training is in the books.   Reading I finished reading The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer.   I finished listening to Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. Interested in a free audiobook from Audible? Check out this link to get your free audiobook today!          

You have to be a Janet Jackson fan to get that reference.... Thanks so much for using the Amazon Links! Your purchases help to support the podcast and it doesn't cost you a thing!  Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal  V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Auditioning Knits PalKal Auditions I'm trying to figure out what I'll do for the PalKal this year.    Was thinking of knitting the Lil' Miss Chelsea Bean by Jenn Sheelen.    Also considering Breathing Space and True Friend by Veera Valimaki, using my ChileKnitz Pal Kal Yarn.    I am also searching for something to make with my PalKal kit from Suburban Stitcher.      Summer Tops I am searching pretty hard for something to make with my Claudia Hand-Painted Contemplation yarn that's been in my stash for a while. I originally bought it to make the Linum Tee by Bristol Ivy.   Here are some of the things I'm considering:   Nesoi Tee by Miriam Felton   Notched Hem Tank Top by Purl Soho   Breeze by Joanna Rankin       Knitting News, Notes and Events World Wide Knit in Public Day Check the link above to RSVP.   June 10, 2017 I'll be at Foxcroft Wine in Dilworth, Charlotte, from 2pm until at least 5. 1235 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203   I will have door prizes from Charlotte Yarn (which is in the same shopping center as the wine bar), Cottage Yarn and Queen City Yarn.   Charlotte Yarn, Baskets of Yarn and Cottage Yarn will all be having specials that day for Actually Knitting listeners and those Knitting in Public.         The Pal Kal has officially started!     Exciting News! Check out my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from Suburban Stitcher and ChileKnitz!   Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   Other Events Stash Dash 2017 Check out the Knit Girlls Podcast for more information.   Summer Stripe Along Kal   Knitscapade Let me take you on a Knitscapade! Last weekend I visited my favorite not-so-local to me LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop. I fell off the wagon pretty hard but, no regrets!     Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta from Skinny Taste     Love it or Leave it Love: Camping Trip   Leave: Humidity   Other News and Notes Running News:  I am in week 5 of training for the Chicago Marathon. Trying to stay injury free and also keep using my bullet journal to track my workouts.   Reading Updates:  I finished reading Eligible, A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Sittenfield.     Use this link to get your free 30 day trial and free audiobook from Audible.com.              

Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal  V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Here is a circular tracker I used for inspiration for my bullet journal. Mine is very basic at the moment.    Mae Pullover by Andrea Mowry   Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder  Knitting News, Notes and Events   March Mowry Madness #MarchMowryMadness officially wrapped up on April 30, 2017. Listen to see if you are the lucky winner of a pack of mini-skeins by Happy Little Yarn!   Stash Dash 2017 Check out the Knit Girlls Podcast for more information.     World Wide Knit in Public Day June 10, 2017       The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Exciting News! Watch my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from Suburban Stitcher and ChileKnitz!   Below is the painting that Connie is using for the color way inspiration.   Non-Knitting Segments Meatless Monday Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups   Love it or Leave it I got nothing but love this week! Josh and I got engaged a couple of weeks ago!    Other News and Notes Finished Reading:      Currently Reading:  Currently Listening to:  Use this link to get your free 30 day trial and free audiobook from Audible.com.          

    Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits  Ripken by Melanie Berg   Here's a tutorial for the Crochet Hook Provisional Cast-On   Knits in Rehearsal   Vanilla Socks     Knitting News, Notes and Events   World Wide Knit in Public Day June 10, 2017   March Mowry Madness #MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017.     The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Exciting News! Watch my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from Suburban Stitcher and ChileKnitz!   Below is the painting that Connie is using for the color way inspiration.     Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017       Knitting Talkback: Athleisure    Parody Video: Active Wear   Knitting Industry Blog    I was inspired by a recent issue of Knit Wear Magazine to delve into the topic of Athleisure in hand knits.   Interweave Blog: What's the Deal with Athleisure   The patterns I featured in this episode:   Marblehead Poncho by  Lana Jois   Rockport Vest by Allison Jane   Sturbridge Pullovery by Pam Allen   Dartmouth Pullover by Brandy Velten   Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Mae by Andrea Mowry    Kingston Tunic by Andrea Mowry   Sidewalk Sweater by Kate Oates   Ouisa by Christina Ghirlanda   Chloe Cardigan by Jo Storie   Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki    Listener Contribution: Cooldown by Alicia Plummer   I would love to hear your ideas for altheisure patterns in knitting! Go on over to the Ravelry group to tell us all about it.     Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it   Love: Handwriting Tutorials   Leave: I hate 4th quarter!   Other News and Notes Running News I officially started training for marathon #2, The Chicago Marathon is October 8th, 2017.   I have been inspired to start doing a bullet journal for my running. Check out this post from Runner's World about using a bullet journal for running and other health tracking.   Some pics of my bullet journal are on my Instagram feed.   Books Finished Reading:      Finished Listening:    Currently Reading:     Currently Listening:   

Knitting Segments   Special thanks to Jenn Sheelen for sending me her latest pattern, Lil Miss Chelsea Bean. Show-Ready Knits Sockhead Slouch Hat #3   Baby Hat      Knits in Rehearsal Ripken by Melanie Berg   Here's a tutorial for the Crochet Hook Provisional Cast-On   Mae by Andrea Mowry    Knitting News, Notes and Events #MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017. There is a chatter thread open and lively on Ravelry.       The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   June 10, 2017 is World Wide Knit in Public Day.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.     My Favorite Knitting Things   Josh did an Ikea hack for a yarn winding station for my craft room. We used the Finnvard from Ikea, painted it, and installed my swift and ball winder on the top!   Strauch Ball Winders   Here's the blog post where Josh found the idea for the Yarn Winding Station.   Non-Knitting Segments One-Pot Wonders One Pot Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles     Love it or Leave it Love: My trip to San Francisco    Leave: Spring Break is over!    Other News and Notes  Running Marathon Training starts April 29, 2017   Books  Finished Reading: The Wonder by Emma Donoghue     Finished Listening: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Bachman   Currently Reading: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead   Currently Listening: I'm Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi

      Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal Mae Pullover by Andrea Mowry for #marchmowrymadness   V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure     I mentioned how I've been using a tracker in my knitting notebook to keep up with notes and how often I work on long term projects. Here are some links for more information about Bullet Journal Trackers.          35 Things to Track    Bullet Journal Trackers       Knitting News, Notes and Events #MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017. There is a chatter thread open and lively on Ravelry.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   June 10, 2017 is World Wide Knit in Public Day.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry. Knitting Talk Back  Knitting Aches and Pains? I definitely have some from time to time. Check out these articles and blog posts for more information.   8 Warning Signs Your Knitting Could Give you RSI from the Knitting Loop   4 Ways to Avoid RSI when Knitting from The Knitting Loop   Repetitive Strain and Knitting from The Spruce.com   29 Tips for Avoiding Knitting Pain from All Free Knitting   Hand Exercises for Knitters and Crocheters from Craftsy   Therapeutic Gloves from Lion Brand      Non-Knitting Segments    Meatless Monday Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Quinoa Bowls Love it or Leave it Love: Ikea Skubb Boxes for Drawers    Leave: Packing Anxiety!   Let's Go on a Trip Packing List to Download Other News and Notes   Running Updates No news is good news! Ran a 4 mile race earlier in March.    Books          Finished Reading:       Finished Listening:  Currently Listening:   Currently Reading   

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits        Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure    Chiagoo 16 inch Circulars   I mentioned that this project would be great for watching The Americans, since it has a lot of subtitles.    Knits in Rehearsal    V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli     Knitting News, Notes and Events    We wrapped up the  Point/Counterpoint Volume 2 giveaway. Thanks to Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Design for the giveaway. Listen up to see if you were a lucky winner!      March Mowry Madness!  We were able to announce three winners of an Andrea Mowry pattern. If you entered, be sure to listen for your name!   The Knit A Long officially runs March 15th-April 30th, but it's going to be very informal. Knit patterns by Andrea Mowry, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl. Wips are welcome and you don't have to finish your project to enter. No prizes yet, but I'll let you know if something is donated!       New Year, New Ewe! We wrapped up the New Year, New Ewe Kal on March 10th and winners are announced on this episode.     Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel         The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Hoping to attend the Carolina Fiber Fest March 24-25, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.   Knitting Talk Back: Knitting as Activism The recent Pussy Hat Project got me thinking about knitting activism and the history of it. I found several good resources for your entertainment and education.    Thread for Thought: How Fashion Intersects Politics, Economics, Gender, Race and Popular Culture.    Definition of Craftivism   Jen's a Little Loopy    Knitting Nanas   Knitting Sweaters for Elephants   I also mentioned this book about Knitted Taxidermy.  The original Yarn Bombing   Non-Knitting Segments   Meatless Monday This is a two-fer as it's a Meatless Monday and One Pot Wonder recipe: Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet from Ambitious Kitchen.    Love it or Leave it Love: Golden Girls Collectibles ReAction Figures Action Figures from Funko  Coloring Book    Leave: Analysis Paralysis when it comes to my hair   Theatrical Updates I have seen three shows recently:    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime    The Bodyguard, the Musical   All Shook Up   Other News and Notes Running Updates I finished 1/2 marathon number 4 on March 4, 2017 Have 2 short races coming up on March 18th and March 25th, 2017   Books Finished listening to The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty which I liked a lot.   Currently Reading American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping and Trial of Patty Hearst.

Show Ready Knits Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry So many flubs on this project!   Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche. It's a good tutorial, but I went into a lot of detail about the Craftsy Class I recently purchased called Explorations in Brioche, taught by Nancy Marchant.   Knits in Rehearsal New Cast on: V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli I used this great tutorial for German Short Rows.    I also mentioned this interview with Joji Locatelli on the Sweet Georgia Show.  Panther's Socks    Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure    Knitting News, Notes and Events    New Year, New Ewe! Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.     Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel   I learned the German Twisted Cast-on for my New Year New Ewe project!   March Mowry Madness!  This will be a short, mostly informal Knit A Long where we knit patterns by Andrea Mowry, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Kal. Andrea has generously donated 3 patterns that I will give away for the KAL. To enter, go to the Ravelry group for the Actually Knitting podcast and tell me which pattern(s) you'd like to make for the KAL. I will draw winners to announce on the March 15th episode of the podcast. Enter by March 10th to win your choice of an Andrea Mowry pattern.   March Mowry Madness will officially start March 15th, though WIPS will be allowed, and it will run through April 30th, 2017. Check out the Ravelry group for more information. This will be a chatter based KAL and I'll give away some prizes if any are donated!   We still have an ongoing giveaway for Point/Counterpoint Volume 2, by Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Designs. The thread will stay open until March 10th so hurry over to Ravelry for your chance to win.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Hoping to attend the Carolina Fiber Fest March 25-26, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.   Auditioning Knits I muse today about which Andrea Mowry pattern I should cast on for the #MarchMowryMadness Kal that starts officially on March 15, 2017.   I'd love to Find My Fade, but I don't think that will happen right now.   I talked about Goldfinch, a gorgeous shawl, as well as Broken Thyme which is a pretty cowl.   I also talked about two tops, the Kingston Tunic and Mae. Right now I'm leaning towards Mae.   Non-Knitting Segments  What a Crock Crock Pot Balsamic Pork Roast   Love it or Leave it Love: Z: The Beginning of Everything on Amazon Prime   Leave:  Nothing to report!  Other News and Notes   Running Things have been going along much more smoothly now that I am healthy and running on a regular basis. I am running a local 1/2 marathon on March 4, 2017.   Books I finished reading: It's Not Me, It's You by Mhairi MacFarlane I also finished a book I didn't like so much, This episode is brought to you by Audible! Use this link to get a free 30 day trial from Audible.com. I'm currently listening to The Hypnotist's Love Story, by Liane Moriarty and I can highly recommend the audio version of any of her books!                     

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Kit Kat Hat Number 6 by Andre Sue Knits    Knits in Rehearsal Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry So many flubs on this project!   Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche. It's a good tutorial, but I went into a lot of detail about the Craftsy Class I recently purchased called Explorations in Brioche, taught by Nancy Marchant.     Panther's Socks    Knitting News, Notes and Events    New Year, New Ewe! Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.     Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel   I learned the German Twisted Cast-on for my New Year New Ewe project!   March Mowry Madness!  This will be a short, mostly informal Knit A Long where we knit patterns by Andrea Mowry, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Kal. Andrea has generously donated 3 patterns that I will give away for the KAL. To enter, go to the Ravelry group for the Actually Knitting podcast and tell me which pattern(s) you'd like to make for the KAL. I will draw winners to announce on the March 15th episode of the podcast. Enter by March 10th to win your choice of an Andrea Mowry pattern.   March Mowry Madness will officially start March 15th, though WIPS will be allowed, and it will run through April 30th, 2017. Check out the Ravelry group for more information.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Hoping to attend the Carolina Fiber Fest March 25-26, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting.blogspot.com The Reviews are In!  I reviewed 2 collections on this episode! Listen to hear my thoughts on the Point/Counterpoint Volume 2, by Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Designs.   Would you like to win your own copy of this 4 pattern collection? Go to the Ravelry Group and enter to win by telling me which pattern you like the best in the collection!   The other collection I was fortunate enough to get an advanced copy of is Heart on my Sleeve by Tin Can Knits. This is a great collection that supports a great charity, the Against Malaria Foundation. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this collection will go to the foundation.     Non-Knitting Segments Meatless Monday Roasted Butternut Squash with Couscous and Vegetables   Love it or Leave it Love: Pride and Prejudice Coloring Book Leave: Nada, life is really good these days!  Other News and Notes  I am officially back to running! Yay!    Books Finished:  The Marriage Game by Allison Weir   Born a Crime by Trevor Noah       Currently Reading:      It's Not Me, It's You by Mhairi MacFarlane    

    Knitting Segments     Show-Ready Knits  Kit Kat Hats 3, 4 and 5       Knits in Rehearsal Knitting on Kit Kat Hat Number 6   Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry Would you be interested in doing a KAL in March called Mowry Madness? Let me know!     Panther's Hermione's Everyday Socks         Auditioning Knits Girl from the Grocery Store by Joji Locatelli   I mentioned the Grocery Girls Podcast as being the design inspiration for this pattern.   Versus by Hillary Smith Callis I originally saw kits for this on Kitterly.   Kline Shawl by Jennifer Dassau I saw this pattern featured on the Interweave Knits   Briochealicious by Andrea Mowry       Knitting News, Notes and Events This episode marks 3 years that I have been podcasting! Thanks for being a part of my community!       I'm so excited about our knit a long, New Year, New Ewe!       Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.     Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel   I learned the German Twisted Cast-on for my New Year New Ewe project!   Hoping to attend the Carolina Fiber Fest March 25-26, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017 Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders Healthy Thai Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles           Love it or Leave it Love: Tombow Brush Pens Lettering Practice Worksheets from The Postman's Knock   Leave: Being sick the entire month of January!!   Other News and Notes   No running updates to share, trying to keep up my healthy living!      Books   I finished reading:       I am currently reading:

Thanks for supporting the podcast through the Amazon links!    Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Kit Kat Hat by Andre Sue Knits I am knitting this as a part of the Pussy Hat Project, here is the link to the official pattern, that's knit flat.   Women's March on Washington, DC.   Women's March on Charlotte, NC.       Knits in Rehearsal   Panther's Socks/Hermione's Everyday Socks        Kit Kat Hat by Andre Sue Knits       Major Flub: Mrs. Jeckyl and Mrs. Hyde by La Maison Rililie         Knitting News, Notes and Events Several winners were announced on episode 64 for several contests. If you entered any of those giveaways or Knit a Longs, please listen to Episode 64 to see if you won. Winners need to get in touch with me by January 15, 2017.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   I'm so excited about our next knit a long, New Year, New Ewe!       Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.   I am going to cast on the Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry. Andrea Mowry is the designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl.   Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche. It's a good tutorial, but I went into a lot of detail about the Craftsy Class I recently purchased called Explorations in Brioche, taught by Nancy Marchant.   Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel         Knitting Talk Back: Stitch Gauge vs Row Gauge, which is more important?  I recently knit a swatch that perfectly matches the stitch gauge of the project I want to knit, but the row gauge is significantly different, so I decided to make a little    Tin Can Knits: Row Gauge or Round Gauge, When does it Matter?    Glenna Knits: When Row Gauge Matters   Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup with Black Beans    Love it or Leave it Love: I recently ordered these stencils on Amazon and I love them!    I've been using them in my hand-written show notes and in my planner.    Leave: Bronchitis! Go Away!     Other News and Notes This episode I shared a little bit about my healthy living tips and tricks. I would love to hear yours!   I mentioned a few recipes that I make ahead that help me eat healthy in the mornings:   Cauliflower Hashbrown Egg Cups   Outstanding Overnight Oatmeal   Running Updates I ran my first race of the season on Saturday January 14, 2017. I signed up for a 1/2 marathon on March 4, 2017, so I'm looking forward to running with my friends.   Books   Finished reading: The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout   Currently Reading: The Girl Before by Rena Olsen (listening on Audible)   Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult   Other News and Notes  I mentioned the Women's March that I will be attending. 

  Knitting Segments Program Mentions:    Thanks to designer Melanie Berg for sending me her latest pattern, Caress my Soul. It's absolutely beautiful!    Melanie also wanted me to direct you to a charity she is supporting, Knitters for Doctors without Borders, and encourage you to give if you can!      Show Ready Knits Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham    Dream Whisperer by Jenn Sheelen    Knits in Rehearsal Mrs. Jeckyl and Mrs. Hyde by La Maison Rililie   Kit Kat Hat by Andre Sue Knits I am knitting this as a part of the Pussy Hat Project, here is the link to the official pattern, that's knit flat.    Knits on Stage I wore my Viajante to school last week and got some nice compliments. I have also gotten so much use/wear out of my Worsted Boxy.    Knitting News, Notes and Events Several winners were announced on episode 64 for several contests. If you entered any of those giveaways or Knit a Longs, please listen to Episode 64 to see if you won. Winners need to get in touch with me by January 15, 2017.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   I'm so excited about our next knit a long, New Year, New Ewe!       Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.   I am going to cast on the Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry. Andrea Mowry is the designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl.   Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche.      Knitting Talk Back: Year in Review Check out my project page in Ravelry to see the projects I reference in this segment. I have a tab for all of my 2016 projects.    Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it Love: Winter Vacation from school!   Leave: Being sick on vacation!    Theatrical Updates Though I seem to be taking a hiatus from performing, I did see a show recently that's on a National Tour, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.    Other News and Notes Running I have some smaller races coming up this Winter, and my training season officially starts on January 7, 2017.    Books I finished reading The Girls, by Emma Cline    I am currently reading The Summer Before the War, by Helen Simonson   Other Updates I participated in the MinsGame challenge for the month of December, in which you try to declutter your home and get rid of items everyday of the month.     

Knitting Segments    Show-Ready Knits Dream Whisperer by Jenn Sheelen   I picked up these hangers I found at Target for the larger jar.      Knits in Rehearsal Vanilla Sock in Paton's Kroy    Memory Blanket     Knitting News, Notes and Events The winners were announced for several contests, so be sure to listen up to see if you are the lucky one!    I was lucky enough to be joined by some of my favorite podcasters in knitting as many Melanie Berg patterns as we can!  In a Sknit  The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Down Cellar Studio Podcast Commuter Knitter Knitting Butterflies The Knitmore Girls     Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonders  One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac   Love it or Leave it Love: Birthday Fun! Leave: This week has been CRAPTASTIC   Stage Craft I've been working a lot on a Cross Stitch project for a Secret Santa Gift!  This pattern came from an Etsy shop called Pinecone McGee.    Other News and Notes Running Updates   I am back to running short distances, no more than 4 miles so far but hoping to start back up the longer distances soon. I also got an entry into the Chicago Marathon for 2017. WHAT HAVE I DONE?    Books   Finished Books:    You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott   Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourne   Currently Reading:  The Girls by Emma Cline   Current Podcast Obsession:  Homecoming by Gimlet Media    Thanks so much for listening! 

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits I finished by #BigBadBergAlong project, On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg.  I mentioned how valuable my Knit Companion App was in making this pattern. I don't knit without it!            I also mentioned a new to me item, Block 'N Roll. Look out for a review in a future episode.  Knits in Rehearsal   Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Vanilla Socks      Auditioning Knits V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Knitting News, Notes and Events   PalKal 2016 Updates   Thank you so much to all of the sponsors and participants. I am so happy to have had so much excitement around this KAL!   If you haven't yet, please check out episode 60 where all of the winners were announced. I need to hear from all winners by December 1, 2016, or I will have to redraw for some of the prizes!   In addition, I have opened up a new thread for a giveaway of one Sock Ruler, as the winner had already purchased one and would like for it to go to someone who really wants one! Please enter that thread if you are interested!      Big Bad Berg Along   We have officially reached the end of this fantastic Knit A Long.      I was lucky enough to be joined by some of my favorite podcasters in knitting as many Melanie Berg patterns as we can!  In a Sknit  The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Down Cellar Studio Podcast Commuter Knitter Knitting Butterflies The Knitmore Girls   We are so fortunate to have worked with some fabulous Indie Dyers for this KAL: Sun Valley Fibers     Lollipop Yarns   One Twisted Tree     Prizes: One lucky participant will win a 30$ gift certificate to Sun Valley Fibers!   One lucky participant will win this 2 color shawl kit from Lollipop Yarns!       Knitter's Journal Giveaway I reviewed The Knitter's Journal  by Jane Klein on Episode 61.  If you would like to win a copy of this for your collection, please check out the Ravelry group and enter to win one! This contest will stay open until December 1, 2016. You must be a member of the group to win, one entry per person.     Knitting Talk Back I talk about some gift knitting for this holiday season! I would love to see your suggestions for quick and easy gift knits!   Here are the patterns I mentioned: Hats Barley by Tin Cat Knits   Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson   Strib Hab by Kelly Williams   Cowls Botanical Cowl by Megan Goodacre   Elphaba Cowl by Blue Dog Workshop   Cozies Adjustable Coffee Mug Wrap by Danido Crafty   Beer Sweater Cozy by Rebecca Shepler   Zymology Beer Cozy by Lyndsey VanSomeren   House/Home Mason Jar Covers by Jenn Sheelen of the Jenn Sheelen podcast. Fairie's Firelight Heart's Aflame Pixie Petals Dream Whisperer       Other CozyPad: An Ipad Cover by Danna Rachel   CozyFire: A Kindle Fire Cover by Danna Rachel   Owl Kindle Cozy by Hannahmade Patterns     Non-Knitting Segments   What a Crock Crockpot Enchilada Quinoa   Love it or Leave it Love: Reunited and it Feels so GOOOOOOD. I recently spent some time with an old friend.   Leave: I have picked up some unhealthy habits in the last few weeks.   Other News and Notes   Books   I am currently reading Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourne.    I finished reading and listening to a couple of things:   A Bone to Pick by Charlaine Harris   Good as Gone by Amy Gentry

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure     Knits in Rehearsal Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Vanilla Socks    On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg for the #bigbadbergalong   Knitting News, Notes and Events Join me as I discuss the highlights of my trip to Rhinebeck and enjoy the photos! Such a wonderful trip and I hope to repeat it again in the future!   The Vendors I mentioned:    Indie Untangled:  Voolenvine Yarns Backyard Fiberworks White Birch Fiber Arts   Rhinebeck: O Wool Into the Whirled Katrinkles Neighborhood Fiber Company I mentioned the pattern I have in mind for my NFC yarn, Harley.   Here are some pics from the weekend!     Next planned Knitting Events: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   PalKal 2016 Updates   Thank you so much to all of the sponsors and participants. I am so happy to have had so much excitement around this KAL!   If you haven't yet, please check out episode 60 where all of the winners were announced. I need to hear from all winners by December 1, 2016, or I will have to redraw for some of the prizes!   In addition, I have opened up a new thread for a giveaway of one Sock Ruler, as the winner had already purchased one and would like for it to go to someone who really wants one! Please enter that thread if you are interested!      Big Bad Berg Along Join me and some of my very favorite podcasters in knitting as many Melanie Berg patterns as we can!    We will joined by: In a Sknit  The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Down Cellar Studio Podcast Commuter Knitter Knitting Butterflies The Knitmore Girls   We are working with some fabulous Indie Dyers for this KAL: Sun Valley Fibers There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. You can get the same kit as I am getting or as one of the other podcasters. More information is coming, but look for a special link "Big Bad Berg-Along" on their website. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.     Lollipop Yarns Joan dyed up some special Duet and Trio kits especially for Ashbury or Quicksilver patterns. She will be offering Free Shipping if you use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. She will be having a few more updates as she gets the yarn available, so check out her group on Ravelry and her website for specific details.   One Twisted Tree Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. Check out the website for more information.   Prizes: One lucky participant will win a 30$ gift certificate to Sun Valley Fibers!   One lucky participant will win this 2 color shawl kit from Lollipop Yarns!       Knitter's Journal Giveaway I reviewed The Knitter's Journal  by Jane Klein on Episode 61.  If you would like to win a copy of this for your collection, please check out the Ravelry group and enter to win one! This contest will stay open until December 1, 2016. You must be a member of the group to win, one entry per person.   Non-Knitting Segments   Meatless Monday Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers   Love it or Leave it Love: The Out on the Linai Podcast, all about the Golden Girls   Leave: Daylight Savings Time   Other News and Notes In case you missed it: I RAN A MARATHON!!   Listen up for a brief recap of my marathon experience.           Books   On this episode I talked only about books I have finished recently.   Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple   Real Murders by Charlaine Harris   The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney   The Trespasser by Tana French   Commonwealth by Ann Patchett   Other Updates Life has slowed down considerably since my marathon. I am enjoying the time with friends and family, and of course, the extra knitting time!   Hopefully this means the podcast will be back on a more regular schedule!        

Show notes available at the blog: actuallyknitting.blogspot.com    

    Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Vanilla Socks    On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg for the #bigbadbergalong   Knitting News, Notes and Events   The PalKal2016 is officially over! I am so proud that we had 663 entries this year. Thanks so much to all of the participants. If you entered, make sure you listen to see if you are a lucky winner! If you are a winner, please email me!    Producing Sponsors    Sock Ruler Fiber to Fabric Magic Bijou Basin Ranch Media Peruana Designs Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting  Infinite Twist Knitter's Pride Fix a Stitch Eucalan Della Q Ancient Arts Fibre Thanks so much to our Cameo Sponsors who offered prizes!  Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast  Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls  Brenda Castiel Designs Daniela Richardson from A Coffee Fueled Life  Janis Ficker of the Carolina Fiber Girls C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast Zombody Knits  Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast Steph from the Happy Buffalo Boutique Amy from the Stockinette Zombies Podcast Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber Claire from New Hampshire Knits Jan Hamby of the Twinset Designs Podcast        These folks are our Featured Performers and really made the PalKal happen by offering great discounts!  Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast Brenda Castiel Designs Daniela Richardson from the Coffee Fueled Life Podcast Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast Lynda from Ancient Threads Farm and Podcast Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls  Lisa of Zombody Knits  Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast Kristi from the In a Sknit Video Podcast Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls Twinset Jan from the Twinset Designs Podcast Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast Angela from Revelations of a Dellusional Knitter Podcast Stephanie from Happy Buffalo Boutique Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber and podcast  Twinset Ellen from the Twinset Designs Podcast Claire of New Hampshire Knits   Our next Knit Along! The Big Bad BergAlong Join myself and some of my very favorite podcasters in knitting as many Melanie Berg patterns as we can!    We will joined by: In a Sknit  The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Down Cellar Studio Podcast Commuter Knitter Knitting Butterflies The Knitmore Girls   We are working with some fabulous Indie Dyers for this KAL: Sun Valley Fibers There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. You can get the same kit as I am getting or as one of the other podcasters. More information is coming, but look for a special link "Big Bad Berg-Along" on their website. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.     Lollipop Yarns Joan is dyeing up some special Duet and Trio kits especially for Ashbury or Quicksilver patterns. She will be offering Free Shipping if you use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. She will be having a few more updates as she gets the yarn available, so check out her group on Ravelry and her website for specific details.   One Twisted Tree Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. Check out the website for more information.     Rhinebeck is October 15th and 16th, 2016. Let me know if you plan on attending!   Knitting Talkback: Festival Prep I talk about my preparations for any fiber festival, and if you have any suggestions for festival prep and especially for Rhinebeck, please share them on the episode thread.    I mentioned the booties I am ordering which can be found at the Walking Company, I ended up ordering them from Zappos.    Here are the bags I mentioned: Kavu Bag (not the exact one I have)   Pumpkin Pouch    Non-Knitting Segments   Under Pressure   Pressure Cooker Beef Barbacoa   Love it or Leave it Love: Modcloth   Leave: My hoarse, raspy new school year voice.    Other News and Notes Running Updates I ran my longest distance EVER 2 weeks ago: 22 Miles. My marathon is now just a month away!   Books I finished reading and/or listening to:    Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen   Still Life by Louise Penny    The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper  by Phaedra Patrick           Currently Reading:  The Deepest Waters by Dan Walsh    A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Knitting Segments This episode is brought to you by Never Not Knitting and Sock Ruler!    Show-Ready Knits Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Quadruple Threat PalKal Project here with 4 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast  Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks Megan Williams of The Stockinette Zombies     Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.       Knits in Rehearsal Astonish Top by Katy Banks.  This is now in a semi-permanent time-out!   I worked a lot recently on my Sock Yarn Blanket, Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicholson   Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by the Never Not Knitting online shop where you will find unusual gifts and notions for knitters such as handcarved knitting needles, specialty buttons, and stitch marker jewelry. Check out the latest offerings at nevernotknitting.com. Looking for a new project to knit? Use the coupon code PalKal2016 to receive 50% off of a pdf pattern of your choice!   Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal2016 is Almost Over!     Rules:    The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! Today I will highlight our Cameo Sponsors who are donating prizes for the KAL. For more information, check out the threads on Ravelry in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group.    Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast     Lilliput Yarn     One Twisted Tree/Prairie Girl Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast      The Relentless Knitting Podcast     The Twisted Stitches Podcast     Unwind Yarn Company/Dana from the Just One More Row Podcast     I am also highlighting the prizes being offered by these Top Billing Sponsors. These sponsors have donated prizes as well as coupon codes. More information about all of this can be found in the threads on the Ravelry group, but today we will focus on the prizes.    Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast        A skein of yarn, winner's choice.      Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of the Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern       Brenda Castiel Designs        3 Patterns of winners' choice Daniela Richardson from A Coffee Fueled Life         5 Patterns from her Ravelry Store.      Janis Ficker of the Carolina Fiber Girls           Copy of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern     C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast         Copy of her ebook, Coffee with C.C.      Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast         Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Store   Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast          2 copies of his Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast          Copy of her Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern    Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast          Winner's Choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store     Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          5 patterns from her Ravelry store and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince           and Co.    Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast          3 patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast          Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast           Project bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop   Zombody Knits             A project bag from her Etsy Shop   Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast            Pattern from her Ravelry Shop for one lucky winner!       Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast             Winner's choice of a pattern from her Ravelry Store!   Steph from the Happy Buffalo Boutique           A skein of yarn, winner’s choice   Amy from the Stockinette Zombies Podcast           Winner’s choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store, some yarn from her own stash and a project bag     from the SilverShedUSA!   Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber           As a prize, Anne is offering one lucky listener $30.00 in patterns from her Designer Store on    Ravelry. The winner will be able to pick any combination of individual patterns that suits!   Claire from New Hampshire Knits            2 balls of West Yorkshire Spinners yarn from their Country Bird collection in the Bullfinch and                             Cayenne Pepper color ways (so a patterned ball with a contrasting solid for heels etc).    Jan Hamby of the Twinset Designs Podcast           A Noste-Demi and Noste-Mini   Producing Sponsors offering Discounts:    Sock Ruler             25% off 1 regular sock ruler   Fiber to Fabric Magic              Buy 4 get one free Needle Keepers   Bijou Basin Ranch              15% discount on yarn, excluding Qiviut and Paco-Vicuna   Media Peruana Designs              25% off a pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting               50% off a PDF pattern of your choice in her Ravery Shop      Infinite Twist              Free 50 gram mini skein with purchase     In addition to those mentioned above, the following are also producing sponsors of the PalKal 2016:   Knitter's Pride Fix a Stitch Eucalan Della Q Ancient Arts Fibre   Virtual Knit Night? I have scheduled one for September 6th, 2016 at 7pm Eastern time. If you are interested, here is the link to my Google Profile. Add me to your circle and then send me an email or private message telling me your email address and name so I can add you to the hangout.   Rhinebeck is October 15th and 16th, 2016. Let me know if you plan on attending!   New Knit-a-Long coming up starting October 1, 2016     The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long We will start on October 1st and go through November 15, 2016. There will be 6 podcasts participating. Any Melanie Berg patterns will be eligible for participation.    I am so excited to be collaborating with 5 of my favorite podcasts for this event!   In a Sknit  The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Down Cellar Studio Podcast Commuter Knitter Knitting Butterflies     We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.   We are also going to be working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.   Sun Valley Fibers There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. You can get the same kit as I am getting or as one of the other podcasters. More information is coming, but look for a special link "Big Bad Berg-Along" on their website. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.     Lollipop Yarns On September 11 at 7pm Eastern there will be an update featuring Duet and Trio kits especially for Ashbury or Quicksilver patterns. She will be offering Free Shipping if you use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. She will have these kits up for preview starting Monday September 5th, 2016 in the Lollipop Yarn Ravelry Group as well as on her website, linked above.   Oh! And there will be a self-striping update on Sunday September 4th at 7pm.   One Twisted Tree Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. Check out the website for more information.     Podcast Premiere This week I talked about a new to me podcast, the Hey Sister Podcast on Youtube.   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by The Sock Ruler.  "The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters. Whether the sock is knit toe up or cuff down the ruler works equally well.  It is constructed of a heavy duty, yet flexible plastic and measures from the inside of the sock, allowing the sock to lie flat and ensure accurate measurements." Visit our website, www.sockruler.com, for more information and don’t forget to use coupon code “palkal2016” for 25% off of a regular sock ruler from now until September 15th.     Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders   Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet from The Cookin' Canuck.   Love it or Leave it   Love: Healthy choices we are making at home are really starting to pay off!   Leave: I now basically work in the middle of a Construction/Destruction zone at school.      Other News and Notes   Running Updates I ran my longest distance ever this past weekend. 20 Miles! Who Am I??   Book Updates I finished reading:    Night Film by Marissa Pessl         Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty   The Art of Crash Landing by Melissa De Carlo   I am currently reading:  Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen Still Life by Louise Penny    

Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal Astonish Top by Katy Banks.        Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.     Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Quadruple Threat PalKal Project here with 4 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast  Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks Megan Williams of the Stockinette Zombies   Here's the Ysolda Tutorial on cabling without a cable needle.   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Ancient Arts Yarn.  At Ancient Arts Yarn, we use only the best quality custom spun yarn bases for our hand dyeing work. We draw our colour inspiration from nature, art, and stories of everyday life. In addition to our current colour palette, we are also home to the Meow and Woof collections, benefitting animal rescue. New this season is the Denim Collection which includes 3 tone-on-tone gradient sets commemorating the indigo shades we see in our beloved jeans, and six variegated denim inspired colourways so you can have some fun with them. Visit ancientartsfibre.com to learn more!     Knitting News, Notes and Events Palkal 2016   Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! This week I have highlighted our Featured Performers and Top Billing Sponsors. These are the folks who have offered coupon/discount codes for the PalKal 2016! Please check out the threads in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry for more information! Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast             15% off in Etsy Shop   Brenda Castiel Designs         20% off in her Ravelry Shop          $5.00 off in her Etsy Shop      Daniela Richardson from the Coffee Fueled Life Podcast              50% off in Ravelry Store.      Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast         1$ off Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast           40% off of 2 or more patterns in Ravelry Store   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast         20% off in her Ravelry Shop    Lynda from Ancient Threads Farm and Podcast          20% off in her Etsy Shop     Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast          $1.50 off in Ravelry Shop   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast         25% off in her Ravelry Shop   Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          20% off of self-published patterns in her Ravelry store    Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls           50% off her Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern   Lisa of Zombody Knits           $1.00 off in Etsy Shop   Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast           30% off in her Ravelry Store     C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast            15% off in her Ravelry Store   Kristi from the In a Sknit Video Podcast         25% off of her In Transit Cap and Cowl pattern  Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls          50% off of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern   Twinset Jan from the Twinset Designs Podcast          $2.00 off in her Ravelry Store   Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast           15% off in her Ravelry Store   Angela from Revelations of a Dellusional Knitter Podcast           50% off in her Ravelry Store   Stephanie from Happy Buffalo Boutique           Free Shipping in her Etsy Shop   Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber and podcast             15% off of all orders, both in stock and custom dyed   Twinset Ellen from the Twinset Designs Podcast            50% off of one pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Claire of New Hampshire Knits             15% off in her Etsy Shop, The Wooly Thistle      Producing Sponsors offering Discounts:    Sock Ruler             25% off 1 regular sock ruler   Fiber to Fabric Magic              Buy 4 get one free Needle Keepers   Bijou Basin Ranch              15% discount on yarn, excluding Qiviut and Paco-Vicuna   Media Peruana Designs              25% off a pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting               50% off a PDF pattern of your choice in her Ravery Shop      Infinite Twist              Free 50 gram mini skein with purchase     In addition to those mentioned above, the following are also producing sponsors of the PalKal 2016:   Knitter's Pride Fix a Stitch Eucalan Della Q Ancient Arts Fibre   Virtual Knit Night? I have scheduled one for August 16th at 7pm Eastern time. If you are interested, here is the link to my Google Profile. Add me to your circle and then send me an email or private message telling me your email address and name so I can add you to the hangout.   Rhinebeck is October 15th and 16th, 2016. Let me know if you plan on attending! New Knit-a-Long coming up starting October 1, 2016   The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long We will start on October 1st and go through November 1, 2016. There will be 6 podcasts participating. Any Melanie Berg patterns will be eligible for participation. More details coming up, but there are 3 Indie Dyers making kits just for the KAL.         Podcast Premiere   This week I watched two new to me podcasts on YouTube.    Check out Inside Number 23 and The Knitting Type!   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Della Q.  Della Q designs and creates project bags, totes and needle cases to keep knitters & crocheters stylishly organized. Over the past 10 years, Della has developed her product line based on feedback from both customers and retailers. Each bag is carefully hand stitched to last and comes in a variety of eye-catching colors and prints. Needle cases also include labels for each needle size! Visit your local yarn store or dellaq.com to shop online and enjoy free shipping on your order of $65 or more.     Non-Knitting Segments Under Pressure Pressure Cooker Stewed Chicken with Corn Delicious and healthy too!    Love it or Leave it Love: The Olympics! How can you not love?   Leave: Back to school this week!   Other News and Notes Running Updates:  No news is good news. I had a bad run this past weekend but I am trying to stay positive and remember that it's very hot and humid outside.    Reading Updates:    Finished Reading:  In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware   Currently Reading:  Night Film by Marissa Pessl   Currently Listening to:  Let's Pretend this Never Happened by Jenny Lawson Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty     Vacation Updates Josh and I traveled to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and we had an amazing time! 

Knitting Segments   This episode is brought to you by The Sock Ruler and Eucalan.  Show Ready Knits Solaris by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree.     Knits in Rehearsal       Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Triple Threat PalKal Project here with 3 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast  Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks   The Bag was a gift from Sarah Shoo of the Cultivate and Create podcast.     Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.   Not-so-baby Blanket in progress. It's a labor of love!   Ice Shanty by Amy Miller    Astonish Top by Katy Banks.    This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by The Sock Ruler.  "The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters. Whether the sock is knit toe up or cuff down the ruler works equally well.  It is constructed of a heavy duty, yet flexible plastic and measures from the inside of the sock, allowing the sock to lie flat and ensure accurate measurements." Visit our website, www.sockruler.com, for more information and don’t forget to use coupon code “palkal2016” for 25% off of a regular sock ruler from now until September 15th. Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal2016 is Underway!    Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! Today I will highlight our Cameo Sponsors who are donating prizes for the KAL. For more information, check out the threads on Ravelry in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group.    Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast     Lilliput Yarn     One Twisted Tree/Prairie Girl Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast      The Relentless Knitting Podcast     The Twisted Stitches Podcast     Unwind Yarn Company/Dana from the Just One More Row Podcast     I am also highlighting the prizes being offered by these Top Billing Sponsors. These sponsors have donated prizes as well as coupon codes. More information about all of this can be found in the threads on the Ravelry group, but today we will focus on the prizes.    Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast        A skein of yarn, winner's choice.      Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of the Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern       Brenda Castiel Designs        3 Patterns of winners' choice Daniela Richardson from A Coffee Fueled Life         5 Patterns from her Ravelry Store.      Janis Ficker of the Carolina Fiber Girls           Copy of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern     C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast         Copy of her ebook, Coffee with C.C.      Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast         Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Store   Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast          2 copies of his Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast          Copy of her Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern    Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast          Winner's Choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store     Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          5 patterns from her Ravelry store and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince           and Co.    Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast          3 patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast          Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast           Project bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop   Zombody Knits             A project bag from her Etsy Shop   Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast            Pattern from her Ravelry Shop for one lucky winner!       Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast             Winner's choice of a pattern from her Ravelry Store!   Steph from the Happy Buffalo Boutique           A skein of yarn, winner’s choice   Amy from the Stockinette Zombies Podcast           Winner’s choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store, some yarn from her own stash and a project bag     from the SilverShedUSA!   Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber           As a prize, Anne is offering one lucky listener $30.00 in patterns from her Designer Store on    Ravelry. The winner will be able to pick any combination of individual patterns that suits!   Claire from New Hampshire Knits            2 balls of West Yorkshire Spinners yarn from their Country Bird collection in the Bullfinch and                             Cayenne Pepper color ways (so a patterned ball with a contrasting solid for heels etc).    Jan Hamby of the Twinset Designs Podcast           A Noste-Demi and Noste-Mini        Please check out the threads on Ravelry for photos and more information and remember that all of the Top Billing Sponsors have provided coupon codes as well, which you can also find in the Ravelry group.   Rhinebeck is October 15th and 16th, 2016. Let me know if you plan on attending!   Virtual Knit Night?  If you would like to do a virtual knit night via Google Hangouts?      This Episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Eucalan. For over 25 years Eucalan’s simple soak and spin delicate wash has been the preferred choice for your handmade creations. This extraordinary non-toxic solution is formulated without petro chemicals, bleach or optical brighteners making it safe and gentle for everything from baby’s knits and toys to quilts, and even lingerie! Infused with pure beneficial essential oils of either eucalyptus, lavender, grapefruit, jasmine or an unscented version, there’s an option for everyone. Eucalan is like a beauty treatment for natural fabrics and an aromatherapy treat for the user!     Non-Knitting Segments   Love it or Leave it!  Love it: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on Netflix   Leave it: Sizing Discrepancies in women's clothing.      Other News and Notes Running Updates   I ran my longest distance ever this week! 14 hot, hilly, humid miles!    Book Updates   Finished reading:    The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff   The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn   The Opposite of Everyone by Joshilyn Jackson   The Dinner by Herman Koch   Started Listening to:    Let's Pretend this Never Happened by Jenny Lawson   Started Reading:    In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware   Other Updates My adventures in babysitting went really well! I didn't permanently damage my friend's kids and I also didn't wake them up even though I went in their rooms a million times to make sure they were still breathing.    I'm heading on vacation this week to Jackson Hole, Wyoming!   

Knitting Segments   This episode is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch.     Show-Ready Knits   Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig I added about 2 inches to the sleeve length and I love it so much!    This sweater surgery brings me to 3604 meters towards StashDash.    Knits in Rehearsal   Solaris by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree.     Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Triple Threat PalKal Project here with 3 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast  Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks   Here's the Ysolda Tutorial on cabling without a cable needle.   The Bag was a gift from Sarah Shoo of the Cultivate and Create podcast.     Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.   Not-so-baby Blanket in progress. It's a labor of love!   Next up for my Stash Dash goals, I am going to pick up my Astonish Top by Katy Banks.    Knitting News, Notes and Events Palkal 2016   Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! This week I have highlighted our Featured Performers and Top Billing Sponsors. These are the folks who have offered coupon/discount codes for the PalKal 2016! Please check out the threads in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry for more information!     Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast             15% off in Etsy Shop   Brenda Castiel Designs         20% off in her Ravelry Shop          $5.00 off in her Etsy Shop      Daniela Richardson from the Coffee Fueled Life Podcast              50% off in Ravelry Store.      Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast         1$ off Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast           40% off of 2 or more patterns in Ravelry Store   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast         20% off in her Ravelry Shop    Lynda from Ancient Threads Farm and Podcast          20% off in her Etsy Shop     Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast          $1.50 off in Ravelry Shop   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast         25% off in her Ravelry Shop   Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          20% off of self-published patterns in her Ravelry store    Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls           50% off her Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern   Lisa of Zombody Knits           $1.00 off in Etsy Shop   Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast           30% off in her Ravelry Store     C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast            15% off in her Ravelry Store   Kristi from the In a Sknit Video Podcast         25% off of her In Transit Cap and Cowl pattern    Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls          50% off of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern   Twinset Jan from the Twinset Designs Podcast          $2.00 off in her Ravelry Store   Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast           15% off in her Ravelry Store   Angela from Revelations of a Dellusional Knitter Podcast           50% off in her Ravelry Store   Stephanie from Happy Buffalo Boutique           Free Shipping in her Etsy Shop   Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber and podcast             15% off of all orders, both in stock and custom dyed   Twinset Ellen from the Twinset Designs Podcast            50% off of one pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Claire of New Hampshire Knits             15% off in her Etsy Shop, The Wooly Thistle      Producing Sponsors offering Discounts:    Sock Ruler             25% off 1 regular sock ruler   Fiber to Fabric Magic              Buy 4 get one free Needle Keepers   Bijou Basin Ranch              15% discount on yarn, excluding Qiviut and Paco-Vicuna   Media Peruana Designs              25% off a pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting               50% off a PDF pattern of your choice in her Ravery Shop         Infinite Twist              Free 50 gram mini skein with purchase     In addition to those mentioned above, the following are also producing sponsors of the PalKal 2016:   Knitter's Pride Fix a Stitch Eucalan Della Q Ancient Arts Fibre     Podcast Premiere   Very Pink Knits Podcast     Knitorious Video Podcast     Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonders Chicken Parmesan Chicken Skillet   Love it or Leave it Love: The Americans on FX   Leave: The Air Conditioning in the bedroom has been out for 2 weeks! It's SO HOT!     StageCraft I've been sewing and I finished a dress! Butterick B6086           Other News and Notes   Running After struggling with running this season, I am finally starting to feel good!    I picked up Shut up and Run by Robin Arzón.    She coaches for Peloton and she's really motivational.    Books   Finished Reading... A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain   Currently Reading... The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff    Listening to... Embedded by NPR podcast   All Things Considered is also hosted by Kelly McEvers

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits   Rainbow Vanilla Socks in White Birch Fiber Arts   I'm using the OMG Heel pattern by Megan Williams     Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Yarn is Miss Babs Yowza in Oyster   Knits In Rehearsal Solaris by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree.     Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Triple Threat PalKal Project here with 3 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast  Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks   Here's the Ysolda Tutorial on cabling without a cable needle.   The Bag was a gift from Sarah Shoo of the Cultivate and Create podcast.   Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.   Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig is getting a little sweater surgery, I'm adding length to the sleeves and this will be a huge amount of yardage for StashDash.   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by The Sock Ruler.  "The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters. Whether the sock is knit toe up or cuff down the ruler works equally well.  It is constructed of a heavy duty, yet flexible plastic and measures from the inside of the sock, allowing the sock to lie flat and ensure accurate measurements." Visit our website, www.sockruler.com, for more information and don’t forget to use coupon code “palkal2016” for 25% off of a regular sock ruler from now until September 15th.     Knitting News, Notes and Events   PalKal2016 is underway!    Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! Today I will highlight our Cameo Sponsors who are donating prizes for the KAL. For more information, check out the threads on Ravelry in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group.    Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast     Lilliput Yarn     One Twisted Tree/Prairie Girl Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast      The Relentless Knitting Podcast     The Twisted Stitches Podcast     Unwind Yarn Company/Dana from the Just One More Row Podcast     I am also highlighting the prizes being offered by these Top Billing Sponsors. These sponsors have donated prizes as well as coupon codes. More information about all of this can be found in the threads on the Ravelry group, but today we will focus on the prizes.    Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast        A skein of yarn, winner's choice.      Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of the Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern       Brenda Castiel Designs        3 Patterns of winners' choice Daniela Richardson from Caffeinated Knitting        5 Patterns from her Ravelry Store.      Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern      C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast         Copy of her ebook, Coffee with C.C.      Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast         Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Store   Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast          2 copies of his Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast          Copy of her Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern    Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast          Winner's Choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store     Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          5 patterns from her Ravelry store and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince           and Co.    Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast          3 patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast          Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast           Project bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop   Zombody Knits             A project bag from her Etsy Shop   Jan Hamby of the Twinset Designs Podcast           A Noste-Demi and Noste-Mini       Please check out the threads on Ravelry for photos and more information and remember that all of the Top Billing Sponsors have provided coupon codes as well, which you can also find in the Ravelry group.     World Wide Knit in Public Day I had a great time at World Wide Knit in Public Day this year. I got to see old friend and meet some new ones, and of course, I bought some yarn! I couldn't help myself!!   Lollipop Yarn has a new line of yarn and it's delicious!             I also purchased a skein of yarn from Spun Right Round at the LYS Warm and Fuzzy in Cary, NC.       My next yarnie event will be Rhinebeck in October!      Podcast Premiere Little Yellow Uke Podcast  Little Yellow Uke on Etsy      Daizie Knits Podcast Daizie Knits on Etsy   This Episode is brought to you by Fiber to Fabric Magic, makers of the wildly popular, & exclusive, Needle Keeper. This innovative tool was created by Claudia, a knitter, and her engineer husband, to protect delicate knitting needles from damage while on a project in your knitting bag. Claudia had broken several pair of 00 wooden sock needles by being jostled around in her knitting bag and was desperate to find a way to protect her delicate, and expensive circulars. That was the Needle Keeper's original intention, but...it has turned out the Needle Keeper is perfect for keeping your live stitches from falling off the needle, and for protecting the joints (the needle to cable area). Extremely lightweight, practically indestructible, you can shove everything in your knitting bag and never worry. They make reaching into your bag and grabbing your project worry free, no dropped stitches!     They come in 12 beautiful, bright colors, which makes them easy to see deep in your bag! Buy a different color for each project, contrasting against the current yarn color, or color-code for the type of project you're working on. Knitters LOVE them, read the nearly 1,000 5-star reviews on Etsy and pick up a few. The coupon deal for the PalKal 2016 is buy 4 and get one free from their Etsy shop, Fiber To Fabric Magic! Put 5 in your cart and one will ring up FREE. Claudia will be giving away 2 Needle Keepers to a lucky listener of this Podcast, and you get to choose which colors you'd like!     Knitting Talkback: Yarn (The Movie)  I was recently sent a screener copy of Yarn and I really enjoyed it. It was a different take on the fiber for me, but I found it really interesting and informative. Check out the website for more information about where you can see this film.    Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonders One Pot Summer Vegetable Pasta One of the easiest recipes I've made.      Love it or Leave it This one is a combo! I both love and leave cleaning out clothes that no longer fit me!    Other News and Notes Running Updates I am training for my marathon and having some issues on my runs, but fighting through it. I ran a charity run on Sunday, #CharlotteRunsForOrlando, and I have a race on July 4th with my friend Karen.    Book Updates I finished reading and/or listening to:    I Know I am But What Are You? By Samantha Bee   Prada and Prejudice by Katie Olver     I started reading and/or listening to:  A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain   Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari     Briefly I mentioned that my grandparents live in Rainelle, West Virginia, the site of some major flooding last week. They are (thankfully) ok and their home was spared, but they are lucky to live on a mountain. The town was completely destroyed, many people lost their homes and everything they have. If you are interested in helping, check out this article on The Huffington Post for information.     

This episode is sponsored by Infinite Twist and Fix-a-Stitch!    Knitting Segments   Show-Ready Knits   Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados   This brings my Stash Dash total to 1, 124 yards or 1027.8 meters.   I became curious about why some shawl patterns use a garter tab for the starting point, so I did a little research. Check out this blog post at Kelbourne Woolens about garter tabs.   This got me to thinking: how have I gotten away this long without doing a garter tab? What is something in knitting that you can't believe you have never done before? Join in the discussion on the Episode 54 thread on Ravelry!   Stash Dash is a Summer KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls video podcast!      Knits in Rehearsal Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli Yarn is Miss Babs Yowza in Oyster   Thank goodness for my Strauch Ball Winder!      Rainbow Vanilla Socks in White Birch Fiber Arts   I'm using the OMG Heel pattern by Megan Williams   Hey Lady Hey is doing a Solidarity Craft-a-long to show support for the victims and families of the mass shooting in Orlando Florida.    This episode of Actually Knitting is sponsored by Infinite Twist. Still looking for that perfect project for the PalKal? Infinite Twist has teamed up with Jan Hamby from the TwinSet Designs Podcast to create a stunning gradient kit for Jan's latest shawl design, Gradient Angles. Using the same foundation as a mitered square, this delightful shawl flies off the needles!" The prize: A Gradient Angles kit, including Jan's pattern, all the hand-dyed yarn you'll need to complete the project, a bamboo circular needle, stitch markers, yarn needle, two-color pattern marking pencil, and a handy gauge card.   Enter "PalKal" as your secret code and get a free pair of 50 gram miniskeins with your order! Auditioning Knits I am thinking about casting on the Solaris Shawl by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree.    By the way, if you like Melanie Berg then stay tuned for a fun KAL.    Also will be casting on some socks with my Twist Fiber Studio Fairview Fingering Yarn that I purchased last fall. Not sure about the pattern, but likely something from Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin podcast.   I will house this project in a Fat Squirrel bag which was gifted to me by Sarah Shoo of the Cultivate and Create podcast.    Knitting News, Notes and Events If you hear this episode on or around June 15th, 2016, go to the Ravelry thread for a special Pal Kal Mini Kit giveaway.    PalKal2016 officially begins on June 15th!   Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! This week I have highlighted our Featured Performers and Top Billing Sponsors. These are the folks who have offered coupon/discount codes for the PalKal 2016! Please check out the threads in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry for more information!   Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast               1$ off Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast             $1.50 off in Ravelry Shop   Daniela Richardson from the Coffee Fueled Life Podcast        50% off in Ravelry Store.      Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast           40% off of 2 or more patterns in Ravelry Store   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast         25% off in her Ravelry Shop   Kristi from the In a Sknit Video Podcast         25% off of her In Transit Cap and Cowl pattern    Brenda Castiel Designs         20% off in her Ravelry Shop          $5.00 off in her Etsy Shop    Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast         20% off in her Ravelry Shop      Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast           15% off in Etsy Shop     Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          20% off of self-published patterns in her Ravelry store    Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls           50% off her Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern   Lisa of Zombody Knits           $1.00 off in Etsy Shop   Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast           30% off in her Ravelry Store     C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast            15% off in her Ravelry Store   Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls          50% off of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern   Twinset Jan from the Twinset Designs Podcast          $2.00 off in her Ravelry Store   Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast           15% off in her Ravelry Store   Angela from Revelations of a Dellusional Knitter Podcast           50% off in her Ravelry Store   Stephanie from Happy Buffalo Boutique           Free Shipping in her Etsy Shop   Twinset Ellen from the Twinset Designs Podcast            50% off of one pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber and podcast             15% off of all orders, both in stock and custom dyed   Claire of New Hampshire Knits             15% off in her Etsy Shop, The Wooly Thistle          Producing Sponsors offering Discounts:    Sock Ruler             25% off 1 regular sock ruler   Fiber to Fabric Magic              Buy 4 get one free Needle Keepers   Bijou Basin Ranch              15% discount on yarn, excluding Qiviut and Paco-Vicuna   Media Peruana Designs              25% off a pattern in her Ravelry Shop   Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting               50% off a PDF pattern of your choice in her Ravery Shop           Infinite Twist              Free 50 gram mini skein with purchase     In addition to those mentioned above, the following are also producing sponsors of the PalKal 2016:   Knitter's Pride Fix a Stitch Eucalan Della Q Ancient Arts Fibre     World Wide Knit in Public Day  I will be at the Craft Public House at 2pm and then heading over to Warm and Fuzzy in Cary, NC.      Episode 54 is brought to you by Fix-a-Stitch Ever face the tedious task of having to drop down and correct a mistake in your knitting? The Fix-A-Stitch is here to help! It’s a double-ended tool that uses a patented method to change stitches from knit to purl or purl to knit quick and easy. Check our website for great tutorials and other ways to use it.  The tool comes in a package of three for light, medium or bulky weights. A lace weight tool is sold separately. Fix-A-Stitch is available at local yarn shops around the country.More information available at www.fixastitch.com.       Podcast Premiere On this episode I feature the new to me knitting podcasts, the Jenn Sheelen podcast and Relentless Knitting      Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonders One Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken and Asparagus    Love it or Leave it Love: Trader Joe's Iced Coffee Concentrate    Leave: The heat! The inescapable HEAT!        Other News and Notes  Running Updates:  Marathon Training has officially started     Reading Updates:  I finished reading Shopaholic to the Rescue by Sophie Kinsella. It was...ok    I started reading The Widow by Fiona Barton which I heard about on the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Podcast.   I started listening to I Know I am but What Are You? by Samantha Bee               

Episode 53 is brought to you by Never Not Knitting and The Sock Ruler!   Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I knitted these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Stash Dash is a Summer KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls video podcast!      Knits in Rehearsal Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados and I've been following the pattern in Spanish, more about that in a later segment.     Ballsack by Jennifer Sugarcane     Rainbow Vanilla Socks in White Birch Fiber Arts   I'm using the OMG Heel pattern by Megan Williams   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by the Never Not Knitting online shop where you will find unusual gifts and notions for knitters such as handcarved knitting needles, specialty buttons, and stitch marker jewelry. Check out the latest offerings at nevernotknitting.com. Looking for a new project to knit? Use the coupon code PalKal2016 to receive 50% off of a pdf pattern of your choice!     Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal2016 officially begins on June 15th!   Rules:  The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip!     Some of the KALs going on this summer: Around Your Neck KAL with the Suburban Stitcher Podcast Splash Pad Party with the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Great Outdoors Kal with Knitting Butterflies  Batter Up Kal with In a Sknit   We have some great sponsors and wonderful prizes that I can’t wait to share with you all! Let’s make some plans for summer knitting! Today I will highlight our Cameo Sponsors who are donating prizes for the KAL. For more information, check out the threads on Ravelry in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group.    Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast     Lilliput Yarn     One Twisted Tree/Prairie Girl Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast      The Relentless Knitting Podcast     The Twisted Stitches Podcast     Unwind Yarn Company/Dana from the Just One More Row Podcast     I am also highlighting the prizes being offered by these Top Billing Sponsors. These sponsors have donated prizes as well as coupon codes. More information about all of this can be found in the threads on the Ravelry group, but today we will focus on the prizes.    Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast        A skein of yarn, winner's choice.      Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of the Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern       Brenda Castiel Designs        3 Patterns of winners' choice Daniela Richardson from Caffeinated Knitting        5 Patterns from her Ravelry Store.      Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls         Copy of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern      C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast         Copy of her ebook, Coffee with C.C.      Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast         Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Store   Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast          2 copies of his Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast          Copy of her Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern    Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast          Winner's Choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store     Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast          5 patterns from her Ravelry store and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince           and Co.    Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast          3 patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast          Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Shop   Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast           Project bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop       Zombody Knits             A project bag from her Etsy Shop   Please check out the threads on Ravelry for photos and more information and remember that all of the Top Billing Sponsors have provided coupon codes as well, which you can also find in the Ravelry group.     Knitting Talkback: Tejer en Español I answered a question from the Ask me Anything thread on Ravelry about knitting/crochet in Spanish. Here's the link to the knitting abbreviations I referred to in the talkback.   I talk a little about my experience knitting the Pure Joy Shawl (link above) using the Spanish version of the pattern.   Episode 53 is brought to you by The Sock Ruler. The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters. Whether the sock is knit toe up or cuff down the ruler works equally well.  It is constructed of a heavy duty, yet flexible plastic and measures from the inside of the sock, allowing the sock to lie flat and ensure accurate measurements."   Visit our website, www.sockruler.com, for more information and don’t forget to use coupon code “palkal2016” for 25% off of a regular sock ruler from now until September 15th. Limit 1 regular Sock Ruler per customer, US customers only.     Stage Craft I have finished my favorite sewing project to date, the jumpsuit pattern Butterick 6330.  It looks great!   I mentioned that I got my fabric from GirlCharlee Fabrics, about which I have mixed reviews.     One Pot Wonder Balsamic Chicken and Brussel's Sprouts    Love it or Leave it Love: It's Porch Season   Leave: Raining on my cookout night! (Update, it didn't rain! We had a great time at the cookout!)   Other News and Notes   Running Updates   I ran a 10k at Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, NC. It was a fun time!    Official Marathon Training Starts June 4th, 2016   Reading Updates I finished listening to  The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey I gave this book 3 stars, it just wasn't my thing   I also finished reading Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn   I also started listening to Dumplin' by Julie Murphy and I am really enjoying it.   I started reading Tricky Twenty-two by Janet Evanovich   Otherwise...   School is almost finished for the year! Soon I'll be #knittinlikeitsmyjob   My mom and I are going to see Dolly Parton in concert! This is a dream come true!                  

Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Memories Blanket by Georgie Nicolson   Stash Dash Plans Stash Dash is a Summer KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls video podcast!  Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados and I can't wait to get this!   Worsted Boxy   Hermione's Everyday socks (linked above)   Rainbow Vanilla Socks   Astonish Top   Endpaper Mitts    Effortless Cardigan   Ice Shanty by Amy Miller      Knitting News, Notes and Events World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 18th, 2016     Hamilton Contest I forgot to draw a winner on Episode 51, so listen up to see if you are the lucky winner! Thanks to Thuy from the Twisted Stitches Podcast for donating this prize!      Broadway Kal This Kal ended on April 30th and prizes were drawn. If you haven't listened to Episode 51 please check it out to see if you were a winner!   PalKal 2016 This is the biggest and best event of the year for Actually Knitting listeners!   What is the PalKal?   The PalKal will run June 15- September 15 2016   The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes can be found on the show notes and in the specially labeled threads in the Actually Knitting group on Ravelry.  Enter as many projects as you like. Each project gets a separate post in the non-chatter thread. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag #palkal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.  Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, doesn’t matter when they were started.     Featured Performer Sponsors are coming in everyday and so far there are coupon codes available from the following sponsors:    Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting   Brenda Castiel    Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting   Knitting Daddy Greg from Unraveling with Greg and Joey   Mary from Kino Knits   Sarah Shoo from Cultivate and Create   Susie from The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast   The coupon code for all vendors is PalKal2016 to keep things simpler this year! Thanks so much to all of the sponsors!   There will be a special Actually Knitting PalKal mini skein kit available from One Twisted Tree on May 17th, 2016, at 7am CST.          Knitting Talkback: Yarn and Knit Wear Storage This episode I answered a question from the What Would You Like to Hear about thread in the Ravelry group.   I referenced this blog post about yarn-eating insects and also this information about using cedar to keep the bugs away.   I like to store my shawls and other knitted items in hanging soft shelves like these from Amazon.   Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken  (not a true one-pot recipe but really delicious)   Love it or Leave it Love: Josh is cooking more now that we have a pressure cooker   Leave: My public library often has the first book in a series but none of the others!    Other News and Notes   Actually Reading I finished reading The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith   I'm still reading The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey   Actually Running No big updates to report. 

Knitting Segments    I mentioned the Unraveling with Greg and Joey podcast, check those guys out if you get a second!    Show Ready Knits Bryum by Cailliau Berangere I mentioned a flub I had with a dropped stitch, which I was able to repair using my Fix a Stitch.   Knits in Rehearsal Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Memories Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Auditioning Knits Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados and I can't wait to get this!    Ice Shanty by Amy Miller    Knitting News, Notes and Events  We wrapped up the Broadway Kal on April 30th and we have several prizes to give away. Make sure to listen to see if you are one of the lucky ones!    The PalKal will be starting in June. I am looking for prizes and sponsors, so email me if you are interested!    I mentioned World Wide Knit in Public day which is June 18, 2016.    I also mentioned the Knit Girllls podcast and their KAL, Stash Dash. Check out their podcast.    I also mentioned a new to me video podcast called Legacy Knitz.  Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock! Crock Pot 5 Ingredient Honey Sriracha Chicken    Love it or Leave it Love: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Season 2, is out on Netflix.    Leave: Packaging issues   Stage Craft I've been doing a lot of sewing and finished a pattern I will definitely be making again.  McCall's M6654 is a great value and I am learning more about lining garments and using my serger.  I am loving the fabric selections from Girl Charlee Fabrics.    I am currently working on a jumpsuit from Butterick's B6330.      Other News and Notes   Books   I finished reading 2 books:    Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay   Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave   I started reading The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith      Running   Thanks so much for donating to Team Taps and my efforts towards running the 41st annual Marine Corps Marathon in October of this year. Fundraising is far from over, so if you are interesting in donating, it's not too late.      Other May is shaping up to be a very busy month and final exams will be here before I know it, so I hope to keep a regular recording schedule for the month. 

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Vanilla Socks for Josh         Knits in Rehearsal    Bryum shawl  Yarn purchased at my favorite yarn shop, Black Mountain Yarn Shop.   Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   I used the OMG heel by Megan Williams on these socks and I will be using this heel a lot in the future.   Vanilla Socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts       Auditioning Knits I'm looking for the perfect Rhinebeck Sweater! I have 1500 yards of a beautiful 100% Sport Weight in a gorgeous golden yellow.    Stay the Same by Veera Valimaki   Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki   Cosi by Judy Brien    The Reviews are In This episode I reviewed Henry's Hat by Eric and Joanna Johnson. Thanks to the folks at Slate Falls Press for sending me this review copy.    Knitting News, Notes and Events The Broadway KAL is up and running!  I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs.   Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 30, 2016 Wips Count!   The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes!   1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde   1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique   2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm   Thanks to Thuy from the Twisted Stitches Podcast for the donation of an Original Cast Recording of Hamilton. Listen up to find out about the prompt for this giveaway and thanks to Thuy for the prize.    There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.   PAL KAL is coming up this summer!    Today I answered a question in the Ask me Anything thread in the group on Ravelry.    Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonder One Pot Wonder Southwest Pasta    Love it or Leave it Love it: Ice Cream, specifically Ben and Jerry's Salted Caramel Blondie   Leave it: I have a friend who is coping with the loss of a loved one.    Other News and Notes Finished Books        The Daughter by Jane Shemilt.    Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. Warning, this book is very graphic and disturbing.    Currently Listening to:  The Girl with All the Gifts   Currently Reading:  Furiously Happy   Running Updates   I wil be running in the 41st Annual Marine Corps Marathon in October 2016! I am scared and excited.  I am raising money in memory of my cousin Jacob, who was a Marine who served 2 tours in Iraq, and passed away in 2011. I would love to raise some more money this month in honor of his birthday on April 20th. Please check out my fundraising page and donate if you can. 

Episode 49   I mentioned the iTunes review from one of the hosts of Unraveling with Greg and Joey, check them out if you get a chance.   Knits in Rehearsal Vanilla Socks for Josh   Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Vanilla Socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts    Bryum shawl  Yarn purchased at my favorite yarn shop, Black Mountain Yarn Shop.   Worsted Boxy  My favorite Miss Babs Yarn, gotta love it!   Auditioning Knits It's not been released yet, but Joji Locatelli has a new shawl pattern coming out (hopefully) soon. Check out her Instagram feed to see the picture.    I mentioned having seen the shawl on the Suburban Stitcher Podcast.  Knitting News, Notes and Events News The Broadway KAL is up and running!  I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs.   Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 Wips Count!   The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes!   1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde   1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique   2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop.  2 patterns from Estella Haines' Ravelry Shop.    New Prize Offering!  Thanks to Thuy from the Twisted Stitches Podcast for the donation of an Original Cast Recording of Hamilton. Listen up to find out about the prompt for this giveaway and thanks to Thuy for the prize.    There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.   Notes My mother came for a visit and I taught her how to knit and she loves it! I'm so happy! She's working on her first ever pattern, the Sugar Cubes Baby Washcloth.    Events I attended the Carolina Fiber Frolic a couple of weekends ago and I had am amazing time. Listen up for a short recap of the event.   Heather Storta was the teacher and I really enjoyed taking classes with her.       Non-Knitting Segments One-Pot Wonders One Skillet Cream Cheese Mexican Chicken and Rice     Love it or Leave it Love: Peloton Bike   Leave: End of Quarter Stress     StageCraft I've been working on even more sewing! Check out my Instagram to see the pics of the bags I have finished this week. I used Ellie Mae Designs K155 and McCalls M6256 for my project bags.    Book News/Notes   Thanks to a listener for suggesting Modern Mrs. Darcy for book recommendations. I also heard about it on the Cultivate and Create podcast.    Currently Reading   Started reading The Daughter by Jane Shemilt.    Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. Warning, this book is very graphic and disturbing.    Finished Reading The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty   Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear   Running Updates I am back at it, training for a 10k in May. No pain, so hopefully the injury is healed. 

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens   Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Knits in Rehearsal Vanilla Socks for Josh   Auditioning Knits Ready to cast on a pair of vanilla socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts and a pair of patterned socks with my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts. I'm thinking of casting on some Hermione's Everyday Socks or some Zigagular Socks.    Also ready to swatch and cast on for my Worsted Boxy sweater that I've had in my queue for a long time!    Will probably cast on the Bryum shawl this week as well.    Knitting News, Notes and Events News I started watching a New to Me video podcast called The Grocery Girls Knit. These ladies are sisters from Canada and they are quite charming.   Notes My mother came for a visit and I taught her how to knit and she loves it! I'm so happy!   Events   I drew a winner for the Fern Fiber contest that started February 15th. Listen up to see if you are the lucky winner!     I'll be attending the following events:   Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20   Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th (tentatively)   The Broadway KAL is up and running!  I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs.   Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 Wips Count!   The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes!   1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde   1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique   2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop.  2 patterns from Estella Haines' Ravelry Shop.    There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.   Knitting Talk Back  In the third part of the Carolina in my Mind series, I have an interview with Laurie Gonyea of the Feel Good Yarn Company/Silver Spun Yarn. This is an exciting product and I hope you enjoy hearing all about it!   There is a contest thread up in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, check it out and enter to win. This contest will run from March 15th to April 10th, 2016.   Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonders One Pan Mexican Quinoa Wraps   Love it or Leave it I only have one thing that works for both Love it and Leave it this episode, the Downton Abbey Series Finale.    Other News and Notes No running news, I'm on the injured list.    Books I started listening to Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. It's listed as a psychological thriller, but I haven't had a chance to get really into it yet.   I started reading the Maisie Dobbs Series and I also haven't really gotten into that. Thanks for all of the suggestions on the book thread on Ravelry.  

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Elphaba Cowl by Wendy Chapman Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Trabajos del Peru Needles: Size 11 bamboo   Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Trabajos del Peru Needles: Size 11 Knitter's Pride Nova Platina Interchangeables   These knits are both for the #akbroadwaykal and were a donation, plus they were from stash I've had since 2009, making them perfect Triple Threat Knits!        Knits in Rehearsal Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens Yarn: Fave Sock by Fiber Story in Deep Sea, Aegean, Squeeze, and Koi Pond  Needles: Size 5 Signature Convertibles     Knitting News, Notes and Events The Broadway KAL had it's opening night. I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs.   Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 Wips Count!   The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes!   1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde   1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique   2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop.    There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry. Contest News:  Last episode in the  "Carolina in my Mind" segment, I had an interview with Maria and Nikki of Fern Fiber. These ladies specialize in naturally dyed yarns that are produced without chemicals. I learned a lot talking with these ladies, and they generously provided a giveaway skein for my listeners. Check out  Episode 46  for more information. The giveaway thread will be open  Events:    I'll be attending the following events:   Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20   Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th   Finishing class with Alana Dakos May 14th, 2016 at Black Mountain Yarn Shop             Non-Knitting Segments  One Pot Wonders Avocado Caprese Skillet Chicken     Love it or Leave it Love: LuLaRoe Leggings   Leave: My more frequently needed haircuts!     Stage Craft I made pants! Simplicity 1887 was very easy to follow and now I'm working on a dress. I'm finding sewing easier and less scary!     Other News and Notes Book Notes Wow! I am enjoying all of the suggestions on the Ravelry thread! I have definitely grown my "to read" list on Goodreads, keep the suggestions coming!   I finished reading Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal   I started reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah   Running Notes I ran a 10 mile race on February 20th and did pretty well considering my lack of training.   I have another 1/2 marathon on March 5th.

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Drips Hat  This was my Panthers hat, to support my hometown team going to the Super Bowl.   Yarn: Fiberspates Vivacious DK in Deep Aqua and Mission Falls 1824 Wool in Black I'm holding the DK weight double to match the gauge of the black. Needles: Size 10 Signature Convertibles, using Magic Loop.     Knitting News, Notes and Events The Twist Fiber Studio contest ended on February 10th and the winner was announced on this episode. The coupon code, ACTUALLYKNITTING, is still good in the shop until February 29th, 2016. Listen up to see if you are the lucky winner.    I'll be attending the following events:   Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20   Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th   Finishing class with Alana Dakos May 14th, 2016     Broadway Kal If you are hearing this episode, the KAL has begun!    Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. So far there are no sponsors or prizes, but we’ll find something! If you would like to donate a prize, please PM me, Michelle, actuallyknitting. Yay! Bravo! Break a leg!    There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.   Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop.    Ivy Theatre Fundraiser     Knitting Talkback Continuing the series "Carolina in my Mind," I have an interview with Maria and Nikki of Fern Fiber. These ladies specialize in naturally dyed yarns that are produced without chemicals. I learned a lot talking with these ladies, and they generously provided a giveaway skein for my listeners. Check out the episode for more information.    This giveaway will be open until March 10, 2016   Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake   Love it or Leave it Love it: Gas Fireplace on a cold day!   No leave it this week! Keeping it positive!   Other News and Notes Running news I set a new PR in my last race, the Super Bowl 4 miler!   I have a 10 mile race on February 20th and a 1/2 Marathon on March 6th   Books I've been in a reading rut lately! I've opened a thread in the Ravelry group so you can tell me the last best book you read!    I finished Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee and I didn't enjoy it AT ALL!    I've been reading Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal 

Episode 45: Bandwagon Knitting Welcome to new and returning listeners!   Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal Best Friend Los Monos Locos Socks Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan My Project Page Yarn: Online Supersocke Neon Color Two Needles: Addi Turbo Sock Rockets (LOVE THESE!)   Endpaper Knits by Euny Jang Yarn: Bison Tracks by Alisha Goes Around in February Ring and Cleopatra (Matchy-matchy, y'all) Needles: US size 1 and 2 circular needles (Magic Loop for the Win!)   If you struggle with your floats in stranded colorwork, be sure to check out these videos from Philosopher's Wool. I have finished one of the mitts and I learned two new techniques for these mitts:   Here's the video I used from Anacapa Knits   And below are the two tutorials I used from New Stitch a Day.    Italian Tubular Cast On   Tubular Bind Off    And here is the link I mentioned about the 38 Beautiful Cast Ons. How many do you know?    Virgie Clay  This is by Sarah Stevens of Oh! Loops and the Fiber By Design Podcast.  Yarn: Fave Sock by Fiber Story in Deep Sea, Aegean, Squeeze, and Koi Pond  Needles: Size 5 Signature Convertibles     Drips Hat  This is a free pattern by Bethany Hill  I'm making this as a Panthers hat, since my hometown team is going to the SuperBowl!  Yarn: Fiberspates Vivacious DK in Deep Aqua and Mission Falls 1824 Wool in Black I'm holding the DK weight double to match the gauge of the black.  Needles: Size 10 Signature Convertibles, using Magic Loop.  Knitting News, Notes and Events News Twist Fiber Studio Contest is still on-going. This contest will close on February 10th, and the winner will be announced on the February 15th Episode. There is a coupon code, Actuallyknitting, which gets you 20% off of any purchase you make in the Twist Fiber Studio Etsy Shop.   Broadway Kal There seems to be some interest in doing the Broadway Kal, so we will start this on February 15th, 2016.    Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. So far there are no sponsors or prizes, but we’ll find something! If you would like to donate a prize, please PM me, Michelle, actuallyknitting. Yay! Bravo! Break a leg!    There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.    Notes Check out the new audio podcast from Sarah, Mrsshoo, Cultivate and Create. Don't worry, In a Sknit is still going strong.    Events   Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20   Ivy Theatre Fundraiser   Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonders Sweet Potato Ground Turkey Skillet    Love it or Leave it! Love it: Hamilton the Musical  Leave it: Getting over a cold! Cold temperatures! Feeling sluggish!    Stagecraft I've been working on a couple of sewing projects, plus a cross stitch pattern from Adafruit.com.    Other News and Notes I've been slacking off on the running, but I'm getting back to running with my group.    Books The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes   Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell   A Night Like This by Julia Quinn   Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee 

You'll forgive me for getting a little emotional in this episode, won't you?   Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits A Girl Thing by Joji Locatelli Yarn: Bison Tracks by Alisha Goes Around in February Ring and Cleopatra and a mini skein from a gradient kit by Lydia Yarns in the Seattle Sky colorway   Needles: US size 2 and 2.5    I had a gauge flub (re: I didn't check it before starting), but all in all this was a very enjoyable project. I need to make more hats!       Knits in Rehearsal Endpaper Knits by Euny Jang Yarn: Bison Tracks by Alisha Goes Around in February Ring and Cleopatra (Matchy-matchy, y'all) Needles: US size 1 and 2 circular needles (Magic Loop for the Win!)   If you struggle with your floats in stranded colorwork, be sure to check out these videos from Philosopher's Wool.    News, Notes and Events It's my Podiversary! I have been podcasting for 2 years now and the best part about it is getting to know other fiber and yarn folks from near and far. Whether you are brand new to the podcast or you've been with me from the beginning, thanks so much for listening!    Broadway Kal?  I've been wanting to do a theatre-esque Knit-a-Long from the beginning, but I'm trying to gauge the amount of listeners who would be interested? Listen up for some of my ideas and let me know what you think in the thread for Episode 44.    Knitting TalkBack Talkback Part 1: Year in Review/2016 goals I go over my goals from 2015 and how they helped determine my 2016 goals. Be sure to contribute to the conversation about your 2016 goals in the thread in the Ravelry group!   Talkback Part 2: Carolina in my Mind I am so excited to bring to you a series featuring local (ish) yarnies, designers and other fiber folk. North Carolina (my home state) has so much to offer in this area, and I'm happy to bring to you a series of interviews and profiles featuring some talented North Carolina people. This episode features an interview with Ashley from Twist Fiber Studio, out of Asheville, North Carolina. Be sure to stay tuned for a giveaway and a coupon code generously offered by Ashley and to learn more about this up and comer in the fiber industry.    Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders This year on the podcast I thought I would change things up a bit and rotate "What a Crock" with "One-Pot Wonders." I'm a lazy cook at heart and these recipes are simple and delicious. Be sure to contribute a recipe (yours or a favorite you  have found) in the thread for "One-Pot Wonders" in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry.    One Pot Balsamic Chicken and Veggies    Love it or Leave it Love: I got a new toy for Christmas, the Silhouette Cameo cutting machine, and I've been making stickers for my Erin Condren Life Planner.    Here is my referral code, in case you are in the market for a new planner. I am a horizontal user, myself.    Leave:  I had to mention the loss of my sweet dog, Jackson, over the Christmas holidays. I am left with a general feeling of loss which has been difficult to deal with. I am, however the luckiest person because I had 13 years with him.         Other News and Notes Running News Not much to tell, I took about 3 weeks off and man I'm feeling it! I'm hoping to get back into the swing of things as soon as possible, and I have a couple of races I am training for.    Books I started and finished listening to After You by Jojo Moyes. I liked it, but it didn't quite live up to the first in the series, Me Before You.    I started reading The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty, I have put it down for now because it wasn't holding my attention, but I'm sure I'll pick it up again soon.   I catch you up a little on my recent holidays. 

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits View from the Charles by Jennifer Lassonde My Project Page  Yarn: Knitwits Freia Handpaints Ombre Fingering in Grapevine           Madeline Tosh Twist Light in Raspberry Cordial Needles: Size 7 Signature Convertibles   I mentioned Knit Companion and Notability, some apps I use and have used for knitting.    Knits in Rehearsal Best Friend Los Monos Locos Socks Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan My Project Page Yarn: Online Supersocke Neon Color Two Needles: Addi Turbo Sock Rockets (LOVE THESE!)     Vanilla Socks for Josh I rescued the yarn for these socks from a long term WIP that was starting to make me feel guilty. Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in Crayon Box Colorway Needles: Size 0 Chiagoo circular needles   Cast on 32 for the toe and increased up to 72 stitches.      Memories Blanket by Georgie Hallam  I have added a few more squares to my blanket! Auditioning Knits A Girl Thing by Joji Locatelli   Check out her Authentic Collection, some really great patterns there!    Endpaper Knits by Euny Jang  I've had these in my favorites for almost 7 years!  Philosopher's Wool Method of stranded color work.    Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens   Knitting News, Notes and Events   No true events happening right now, but head on over to the Ravelry group to check out all of the goings-on over there! There are lots of active threads and I'd love for you to join in the fun!    Knitting Talkback   This episode will finish up our series on Ravelry tips and tricks. I've enjoyed the series and I hope you have as well. Today we will discuss the Forums and Groups tabs, as well as talk a little about your profile page.    Non-Knitting Segments   Love it or Leave it   Love it: Got some crafty goodness for my birthday, including a Strauch Ball Winder and sewing lessons!      Leave it: I have eaten entirely too much junk food this week! Need to get back on a healthy eating track ASAP.    Other News and Notes   Running News:  Hopefully by the time this episode is published I will have completed my 2nd 1/2 marathon! Check out my Instagram to see some pics!    Birthday Notes: I had a lovely birthday, thank you to those who sent a message! I got the Strauch Ball Winder as I said before, and also sewing lessons and this really cute set of Bundt Cakes. Check out the Instagram to see more pics!    My craft room is almost completely finished! It's coming together more and more each week.    Books I finished Book 8 in the Rhys Bowen series called Her Royal Spyness. I accidentally skipped this one and read book 9 first!   I'm currently reading Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn. It's silly and fun, that's just where I am lately with my books!    The Serial Podcast is back! This season is shaping up to be just as exciting as the first!  

Knitting Segments     Thanks for listening to the show! Welcome both new and returning listeners!     Show Ready Knits Nomadic Yarns Vanilla Socks Yarn: Nomadic Yarns Trusty Sock in Beach Cruiser colorway Needles: Size 1 Knitter's Pride Karbonz circular needles   Just a plain toe-up sock with an afterthought heel. I had a little bit of a flub on the heel!      Knits in Rehearsal View from the Charles by Jennifer Lassonde My Project Page  Yarn: Knitwits Freia Handpaints Ombre Fingering in Grapevine           Madeline Tosh Twist Light in Raspberry Cordial Needles: Size 7 Signature Convertibles   I mentioned doing a citric acid soak on my Madeline Tosh, here's the link to the post by Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls where she gives you instructions on how to soak your yarns.   I mentioned one of my go-to knitting reference books, The Knitter's Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe.    Vanilla Socks for Josh I rescued the yarn for these socks from a long term WIP that was starting to make me feel guilty. Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in Crayon Box Colorway Needles: Size 0 Chiagoo circular needles   Cast on 32 for the toe and increased up to 72 stitches.    Best Friend Los Monos Locos Socks Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan My Project Page Yarn: Online Supersocke Neon Color Two Needles: Addi Turbo Sock Rockets (LOVE THESE!)   Memories Blanket by Georgie Hallam  I have added a few more squares to my blanket!      Auditioning Knits Hellebore Shawl by Susie White   Mix and Match Henley's by Kristi Seipel  Knitting News, Notes and Events The View from the Charles pattern contest ended on November 20, 2015. Be sure to listen to see if you are the lucky winner, and then get in touch with me on Ravelry.   Fern Fiber pop-up Shop with Tap Root Magazine  Check out Fern Fiber!   Knits on Stage I had a funny interaction while having breakfast with my grandmother this week.      Knitting Talkback This episode we continue our series on Ravelry favorites. I discuss the yarns and people tabs at the top of the screen in Ravelry.    Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock  Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup    Love it or Leave it Love it: The Great British Baking Show on PBS   Leave it: It gets dark so early!    Other News and Notes  Running News:  I have signed up for another 1/2 marathon on December 12, 2015 as well as a 10 mile race in February.    Book Updates:  I'm reading book number 8 in the Rhys Bowen series called Her Royal Spyness. I accidentally skipped this one and read book 9 first!    I am currently listening to Why Not Me by Mindy Kaling.