Knit Actually Podcast - Knit Actually Podcast

Segments in the episode includeActually FinishedActually WorkingActually StashedActually AttendingA Review and a Giveaway!

Actually WorkingAnemone Sweater in On the RoundEstes Wool Market RecapWhite Birch Fiber ArtsLeading Men Fiber ArtsCute Sheep PicturesWestern Sky Knits MJ Yarns

Segments in this episode include Actually Working Actually Stashed Actually Attending

Segments in this episode include Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Attending

Segments in the episode include: Actually Working Actually Stashed Actually Attending

Segments in this episode include Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Stashed Actually Attending

Segments in this Episode include: Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Stashed Actually Attending

Segments in the episode include Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Stashed Actually Attending Reviews: Delicious Yarns Eucalan Wool Wash Westknits BestKnits volume 2 Alterknits

A recap of my finished objects and events from 2017 and a look ahead at my 2018 plans!

Segments in the episode include Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Stashed Actually Hand Dyed Reviews of Eucalan Delicate Wash and AlterKnits

Interview with Aurora Sisneros of Aurora Talks Knit and Bliss Box Yarn Club

This episode includes my interview with Jennifer Miller of Theodora's Pearls, talking about the upcoming Lambs on the Run tour of Scotland (lambsontherun.com)

Segments in the Episode include Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Stashed Knit Knosh Update

Segments in the episode Include Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Stashed Actually Attending (including a KnitKnosh update)

Segments in this episode include: Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Attending Details for the next Knit Knosh Event!

Segments in this episode include Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Hand Dyed Actually Stashed Actually Attending

Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Hand Dyed Actually Stashed Actually Attending Reviews

Segments in this episode include Actually Finished, Actually Working, Actually Stashed,Actually Hand Dyed and some Giveaways!

Segments in this episode include Actually Finished, Actually Working, Actually Stashed, Actually Attending

Rhinebeck recap!

Segments in this episode include: Actually Finished, Actually Working, Actually Attending, Actually Stashed, an update on Knit Alongs and Giveaways, and a Review of Norah Gaughan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook

Segments in this episode include Actually Finished, Actually Working, Actually Hand Dyed, Actually Stashed, Actually Attending, Knit Knosh Recap, Thank yous and How Much do we Love

Segments in this weeks episode include Actually Finished, Actually Working, Actually Stashed, Actually Hand Dyed, Actually Attending and How Much do we Love

Segments in this episode include Actually Finished, Actually Working, Actually Stashed, Actually Attending, a KAL and Giveaway Update, and How Much do we Love

Segments in this episode include Actually Working, Actually Stashed, Actually Attending, Two GIveaways, a KAL Update and How Much do we love! Also,updates on Knit Knosh!

Actually Finished I talk about starting AND finishing the Silk N' Scribbles Shawl by Steven BeI talk about Recycled Lamb in Golden, CO , which is sadly closingI thank Plymouth Yarns for the skein of Bio BImbo yarn they gave the workshop attendees. I talk about several patterns includingPoncho Style SweaterThe Shawl VestThe Ponchini GrandeTripartiteI talk about Alchemy Silk Straw Yarn (which I bought in the Orchid colorway)I mention my friend Sara, host of The Knitting Type podcast Actually Working I talk about what is on my needles, including My Bronco SocksMy "Vegas" SockaMy Austin HoodieMy Spectrum Shawl My Windswept ShawlThe DoodlerI also talk about several patterns I'm thinking about casting on, including Boneyard and Range Actually Stashed I talk about my "yarn date" with my friends Jen, Jen and Emily, to The Loopy Ewe and My Sister KnitsI talk about Fresh From the Cauldron Sock Yarn, Tosh Sock, Koigu and ScrumptiouspurlActually Attending I talk about events I'll be attending, includingHot August Knits July 30 - August 14Yarn Along the Rockies August 20 -28Salida Fiber Festival September 10 -11Rhinebeck! October 15-16I talk about my plans for a Rhinebeck Sweater. I am planning to knit the Fine JacketI give an update on Knit Knosh! Kits are available for Pre-order until September 10. Kits will be shipped on / around October 1Swag kits -- Wine glass and project bagBite Size -- Wine glass, project bag, mini skeins from MJ Yarns, Knerd, Skeindalous and Peepaloo FieldsFun Size -- Wine glass, project bag, 3 mini skeins and one full skein of yarn from one vendorFull Meal -- Wine glass, project bag, one skein from each of the four yarn vendors MJ Yarns, Knerd, Skeindalous and Peepaloo FieldsI WANT IT ALL -- Wine glass, project bag, one skein from each of the four yarn vendors MJ Yarns, Knerd, Skeindalous and Peepaloo Fields plus a project bag from Modular ModularReview -- Sprout Patterns I review Sprout Patterns, and talk about the Portside Dopp Kit and the Sidekick Sling BagHow Much Do We LoveI talk about Connecting with Knitters, Local Yarn Shops, and the Amazon Fire StickGiveaways!See the details in the Ravelry Group to enter to win a copy of Kate Atherley's book The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, and for Jennifer Lassonde's new shawl pattern, the Riley Rose ShawlSummer Superlatives KAL UpdateSummer Superlatives KAL Patterns from YumiYarns Jenn Sheelen has offered a copy of her New Horizons Cowl patternI have a skein of Kraemer Yarns BelftastA set of four Fix A Stitch toolsA Portside Dopp Kit from Sprout Patterns in your choice of fabric!A Skein of Manos Marina in the color of your choiceTwo Skeins of Kraemer Yarns Tatany Tweed DK in the color of your choiceDale Garn Yarn is donating two skeins of their soon to be released yarn, ECO Baby WoolMelanie from Knit Stitch Yarn is donating two of her new mini skein sets! She has also offered a coupon code for all listeners, use code KNITACT10 for 10% off any order over $25A bag of the winner’s choice from KnittyKittyBagsA zippy project bag from AnniePurl Homemade GoodsTwo skeins of yarn in the color of your choice from Briggs and LittleIf you’re interested in sponsoring the KAL, please let me know!Please show our sponsors some love! I’d love to hear which patterns, colorways and fabrics you guys love! 

Summer Superlatives KAL Patterns from YumiYarns Jenn Sheelen has offered a copy of her New Horizons Cowl pattern I have a skein of Kraemer Yarns Belftast A set of four Fix A Stitch tools A Portside Dopp Kit from Sprout Patterns in your choice of fabric! A Skein of Manos Marina in the color of your choice Two Skeins of Kraemer Yarns Tatany Tweed DK in the color of your choice Dale Garn Yarn is donating two skeins of their soon to be released yarn, ECO Baby Wool Melanie from Knit Stitch Yarn is donating two of her new mini skein sets! She has also offered a coupon code for all listeners, use code KNITACT10 for 10% off any order over $25 A bag of the winner’s choice from KnittyKittyBags A zippy project bag from AnniePurl Homemade Goods Two skeins of yarn in the color of your choice from Briggs and Little If you’re interested in sponsoring the KAL, please let me know! Please show our sponsors some love! I’d love to hear which patterns, colorways and fabrics you guys love!

e patterns from YumiYarns Jenn Sheelen has offered a copy of her New Horizons Cowl pattern I have a skein of Kraemer Yarns Belftast A set of four Fix A Stitch tools A Portside Dopp Kit from Sprout Patterns in your choice of fabric! A Skein of Manos Marina in the color of your choice Two Skeins of Kraemer Yarns Tatany Tweed DK in the color of your choice Dale Garn Yarn is donating two skeins of their soon to be released yarn, ECO Baby Wool Melanie from Knit Stitch Yarn is donating two of her new mini skein sets! She has also offered a coupon code for all listeners, use code KNITACT10 for 10% off any order over $25 A bag of the winner’s choice from KnittyKittyBags A zippy project bag from AnniePurl Homemade Goods Two skeins of yarn in the color of your choice from Briggs and Little If you’re interested in sponsoring the KAL, please let me know! Please show our sponsors some love! I’d love to hear which patterns, colorways and fabrics you guys love!

This episode includes my interview with Kate Atherley, plus an update on the Summer Superlatives KAL e patterns from YumiYarns Jenn Sheelen has offered a copy of her New Horizons Cowl pattern I have a skein of Kraemer Yarns Belftast A set of four Fix A Stitch tools A Portside Dopp Kit from Sprout Patterns in your choice of fabric! A Skein of Manos Marina in the color of your choice Two Skeins of Kraemer Yarns Tatany Tweed DK in the color of your choice Dale Garn Yarn is donating two skeins of their soon to be released yarn, ECO Baby Wool Melanie from Knit Stitch Yarn is donating two of her new mini skein sets! She has also offered a coupon code for all listeners, use code KNITACT10 for 10% off any order over $25 A bag of the winner’s choice from KnittyKittyBags A zippy project bag from AnniePurl Homemade Goods Two skeins of yarn in the color of your choice from Briggs and Little If you’re interested in sponsoring the KAL, please let me know! Please show our sponsors some love! I’d love to hear which patterns, colorways and fabrics you guys love!

This week's episode features Renee Magee, proprietor of Knerd Shop, and was recorded on location at her studio in Castle Rock, CO

This episode includes the following segments: Actually Working, Actually Hand Dyed, Actually Stashed, Actually Attending and a Sponsor Spotlight for the Summer Superlatives KAL

Segments in this episode include Actually Finished, Actually Working, Actually Hand Dyed, Actually Connecting and Actually Attending. I review Kraemer Yarns Belfast yarn, and the Craftsy Class "Professional Yarn Dyeing at Home" I also talk about the plans for the Summer Superlatives Plan!

This episodes segments include Actually Working, Actually Stashed, Actually Attending, Actually Connecting, and a Summer KAL update!

Actually Finished Actually Working Actually Attending Actually Stashed Actually Connected I also announced the KnitKnosh Along winners, so listen in to see if you won! I'll reach out to all the winners this week!

This week's Segments include Actually Working, Actually Hand Dyed, Actually Stashed, Actually Attending and a Knit A Long Update. Show notes are available at www.knitactuallypodcast.com

This weeks segments include Actually Working, Actually Finished, Actually Stashed, Actually Hand Dyed, Actually Planning, Actually Attending, Actually Connecting and Knit Alongs

Actually Finished I finished two projects, the Lia pullover and some Boot Candy Boot Toppers Actually working I talk about all the things I'm currently working on including: My husband's socks Some Socks I cast on during a work trip Some newly dyed socks My True Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Actually Stashed I talk about some Madelinetosh Pashmina Worsted I bought from Jimmy Beans Wool in the Vishnu colorway Actually Hand Dyed I've dyed up some really fun things this week. Picture coming soon! Actually Attending I talk about my plans for Interweave Yarn Fest Reviews I review Interpretations Volume 3 by Joji Locatelli and Veera Valamakki KALs Knit A Longs I talk about the Knit Knosh Along and review the rules Here’s how it will work: The KAL will run from January 26, 2016 to April 1, 2016. During that period, you can earn points for the KAL in the following way: Cast on new project with yarn from Bijou Basin Ranch, MJ Yarns, Knerd or Skeindalous (10 points). Knit something with the samples from the event! There are some great ideas on Instagram if you look at #knitknosh on Instagram (5 points) FINISH a project knit with yarn from one of the sponsor companies (25 points) sorry, the samples don’t count for this category! Use a Modular Modular project bag to with a newly cast on project (10 points) Knit with one of the patterns that was gifted at the event, the Apishapa Hat or the Bijou Creek Cowl or the Popin Stars Cowl (designed to use MJ Yarns or Skeindalous Yarn!) (5 points) Post photos of your project on Instagram and tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo) Post photos of ANY project in your project bag from Knitknosh, tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo) So here are some an examples… if I cast on a Bijou Creek Cowl (5 points) with some MJ Yarn (10 points), and use my Modular Modular bag (10 points), finish it by April 1 (25 points) and post 3 photos of it, tagged #knitknosh, that would be 53 points! If I cast on a project using my Knit Knosh samples (5 points), and posted 4 pictures of it on Instagram, tagged #knitnosh, that would be 9 points! I’ll open a KAL Finish Line thread where you can post your progress and keep track of your points ! I’ll post photos of the prizes this week! I have One Skein of Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness Sport in Teal One Skein of MJ Yarns Silken DK in Phoenix One Skein of Knerd String Merino DK in Sunrise One Skein of Skeindalous Anna in Come Along Pond A small project bag from Modular Modular I hope this will be a lot of fun!!

Actually Finished I talk about my recently finished projects including My son's Scoreboard Scarf, which is clearly the reason we won the Superbowl. Go Broncos! Vanilla socks in some yarn I dyed My third Force Awakens Hat, for my younger son. A pair of Vanilla Socks, that I talk more about in the Stashed segment!

Actually FinishedI talk about several things I finished this week includingAn Earbud Case knit with my Bijou Basin Ranch Knit Knosh SamplesA Main Street Coffee cozy by Tin Can Knits , knit with my Knerd String Knit Knosh SamplesA Lowlands hat by Tin Can Knits, knit with Spud and Chloe SweaterA three color cashmere cowl, by Joji Locatelli Actually WorkingThe Broncos are in the Super Bowl! Which means I'm still working on my son's Scoreboard Scarf, and I'm under a lot of pressure to catch up before the big game!I'm still working on my son's Force Awakens hatI'm still working on several pairs of hand dyed, self striping socksI'm working on a pair of boot toppers Actually Hand DyedI talk about two video podcasts with great hand dyeing tutorials The Dyer's NoteboookAndreSue KnitsActually DesigningI talk about my Silverthorne hat, which is available for free until March 1 with coupon code KNITMORE. I talk about #25000tuques and #newhatnewhome and theKnit A LongsI talk about the Knit Knosh Along and review the rulesHere’s how it will work:The KAL will run from January 26, 2016 to April 1, 2016.During that period, you can earn points for the KAL in the following way:Cast on new project with yarn from Bijou Basin Ranch, MJ Yarns, Knerd or Skeindalous (10 points).Knit something with the samples from the event! There are some great ideas on Instagram if you look at #knitknosh on Instagram (5 points)FINISH a project knit with yarn from one of the sponsor companies (25 points) sorry, the samples don’t count for this category!Use a Modular Modular project bag to with a newly cast on project (10 points)Knit with one of the patterns that was gifted at the event, the Apishapa Hat or the Bijou Creek Cowl or the Popin Stars Cowl (designed to use MJ Yarns or Skeindalous Yarn!) (5 points)Post photos of your project on Instagram and tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo)Post photos of ANY project in your project bag from Knitknosh, tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo)So here are some an examples… if I cast on a Bijou Creek Cowl (5 points) with some MJ Yarn (10 points), and use my Modular Modular bag (10 points), finish it by April 1 (25 points) and post 3 photos of it, tagged #knitknosh, that would be 53 points!If I cast on a project using my Knit Knosh samples (5 points), and posted 4 pictures of it on Instagram, tagged #knitnosh, that would be 9 points!I’ll open a KAL Finish Line thread where you can post your progress and keep track of your points !I’ll post photos of the prizes this week! I have One Skein of Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness Sport in Teal One Skein of MJ Yarns Silken DK in Phoenix One Skein of Knerd String Merino DK in Sunrise One Skein of Skeindalous Anna in Come Along Pond A small project bag from Modular ModularI hope this will be a lot of fun!! I also talk about the Color Wheel Knits Knit A Long ReviewThis week I review Spilly Jane Knits Mittens by Jane Dupuis, published by Cooperative PressIn the review, I talk about Knit Picks Palette

Knit Knosh RecapKnit Knosh was January 23. I want to give a HUGE thank you to the team at Samples World Bistro, Carl and Eileen from Bijou Basin Ranch, Jonathan from MJ Yarns, Donna from Skeindalous, Renee from Knerd and Katy from Modular Moduar. Knit Knosh was everything I wanted it to be and I had a great time! I talk about the Bijou Basin Ranch Snowflake Cowl Kit that they gave us as a door prizeI talk about the MJ Yarns Opulent Fingering that they gave as a door prize, and the Stephen West patternI talk about the Baable Hat Kits that Renee from Knerd donated as a door prizeNow that the event is over, it's time for the KAL! See the Ravelry thread for all the details and your chance to win some fabulous prizes! Actually FinishedI talk about my son's Force Awakens Hat Actually WorkingI talk about projects currently on my needles, and some things I want to finish, inclludingMy son's Scoreboard Scarf -- REAL pressure here now that the Broncos made the Super Bowl, I have 3 games left to knit, plus I'm going to knit a band that says Super Bowl 50, in time for the big game so I can knit that score in real time. Wish me luck!My 3 Color Cashmere Cowl, which I want to wear on a work trip. My True cardigan by Joji LocatelliMy Make a Wish Cardigan by Joji LocatelliMy other son's Force Awakens Hat (and one for my nephew too!) Actually StashedI talk about the Madelinetosh 80/10/10 Fingering in Ultramarine Violet that I got with my Magnolia Society Subscription   I talk about the Eat.Sleep.Knit Yarnathon

Actually Finished I talk about the things I've finished recently including: The Bon Bon Toque from Tin Can Knits, knit in Spud and Chloe Sweater The Force Awakens Hat, knit in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport My Son's Rainbow Socks, knit in Knit Picks Felici Actually Working I talk about the projects currently on my needles, including: My Son's Force Awakens Hat Three pairs of Vanilla Socks with hand dyed self striping yarn Actually Attending I give an update on Knit Knosh. Knit Knosh is SOLD OUT! It's Saturday, January 23 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro, featuring yarns from Bijou Basin Ranch, MJ Yarns, Skeindalous and Knerd. I hired a local musician, Tim Ostdiek, to perform at the event. I talk about Modular Modular project bags, which will be on sale at the event. I'll be announcing the details of the Knit Knosh Along in the next episode. KALs and Giveaways I announce the winner of the copy of Color Wheel Knits book. I have opened a thread in the Ravelry group for the KAL. I'm planning to cast on the Beetle Cap hat as my first project, and I'm hoping to cast on the Little Red hoodie out of my madelinetosh DK in Boulder

Actually Finished Thank you so much for your support of the podcast in 2015! I hope everyone has a happy, healthy and prosperous 2016! I talk about the projects I finished this year, including Vanilla Socks for my boys, knit in Knit Picks Felici Vanilla Socks for my mom, knit from Western Sky Knits Aspen A Windschief Hat for my brother in law This year I knit 13 Pairs of Socks 12 Cowls 5 Hats An Easy Shawl 3 Sweaters (Two Flax Sweaters and a Briquette) Scoreboard Scarf Actually Working I'm currently working on Star Wars Crochet Characters from the kit I bought (Luke Skywalker and Yoda are finished since I recorded the episode) Vanilla Socks out of some self striping yarn that I dyed I've been making Pom Poms and I'm thinking about making a garland for my knitting room I started my first Force Awakens Hat A double knit cowl I talk about projects I started but didn't finish in 2015 including True by Joji Locatelli Stranger Cardigan Austin Hoodie Make a Wish Cardigan Baley Sweater Lia Pullover Actually Stashed I talk about the knitting related items I got for Christmas including Handmaiden Fine Casbah Sock in Glacier Blue Moon Fiber Arts BFL Sport in Electric Kool Aid Acid Test and Kerplunk Freia Handpaint Flux in Seaglass I got a great BB8 / Force awakens chest for storing yarn, and a set of Pom Pom Makers, too! Actually Hand Dyed I talk about all the yarn I dyed this year. I tried a number of different techniques including: Kettle Dyeing Hand Painting Self Striping Cake Dyeing Gradients on Sock Blanks Striping on Sock Blanks Stenciling Sock Blanks Actually Attending Knit Knosh is coming up on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, Colorado. Knit Knosh is a food, wine and yarn tasting and will feature yarns from the following amazing yarn companies Bijou Basin Ranch MJ Yarns Skeindalous Knerd Actually Designing I talk about a few things I designed this year, including: The cowl I knit with Lemonade Shop My Chevron Hat The Adelaide cowl, which I knit last year but published this year Giveaway / KAL Cooperative Press generously offered an ebook copy of Veera Valimaki's book "Color Wheel Knits". Check out the thread in the Ravelry group to learn how you could win! I'll draw the winner on Monday, January 4. I'm going to do a Knit a Long from this great book starting in January. I hope you'll be able to join in! Thanks so much for listening! Happy New Year!

Episode 22 Show Notes: Welcome to the Episode 22 of the Knit Actually Podcast! Actually Finished • Christmas Socks for my husband • Vanilla socks for my Mother in Law • The last of the Rose City Rollers I’m knitting for my cousin Actually Working I talk about projects I am currently working on including • Self Striping Vanilla Socks for my son • Vanilla Socks for my Mom • A Windschief Hat for my brother Holiday Knitting Update I talk about the Tin Can Knits 12 days of Christmas offer, and the patterns I’m planning to knit up, including the Lowlands Hat, and the Sitka Spruce Hat and Mittens I talk about the things I want to knit over my holiday break, including: • Lia pullover, knit with Madelinetosh Home in Dr. Zhivago’s Sky • The Force Awakens Hats • My True Cardigan by Joji Locatelli • The sweaters I want to cast on from Color Wheel Knits • Do you knit for the holidays? Who do you knit for? How do you keep from stressing over it? Post in the Ravelry thread for a chance to win a holiday gift from me! • Actually Stashed • I talk about recent additions to my stash including • Wool of the Andes Sport in 7 colors for the Force Awakens hats • Actually Attending • Interweave Yarn Fest, March 31 – April 3 o List of Workshops is here. Registration is now open! I’m registered for Building your Design Career with Dora Ohrenstein and the Design Master Class with Shirley Paden o Current list of vendors is here • Knit Knosh • Registration is open for Knit Knosh!!! Knit Knosh will be a food, wine and yarn tasting, on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. I’m EXTREMELY excited to announce the participating yarn companies:  Bijou Basin Ranch  MJ Yarns  Knerd  Skeindalous Giveaways and Knit A Longs Check the Ravelry group for the Color Wheel Knits Giveaway and Knit A Long! Thank you for listening!!!!

Episode 21 Show Notes: Welcome to the Episode 21 of the Knit Actually Podcast! • Actually Working • I talk about projects I am currently working on including • Christmas Socks for my husband • My son’s Scoreboard Scarf (Go Broncos!!!) • Self Striping Vanilla Socks for my son • Vanilla socks for my Mother in Law • Lia pullover, knit with Madelinetosh Home in Dr. Zhivago’s Sky Actually Wearing I talk about the hand knits I’ve been wearing lately, including • Lemongrass • Jenica • Opposite Pole • February Lady Sweater • Actually Stashed • I talk about recent additions to my stash including • Bijou Basin Ranch Shangri La • Skeindalous Eartha in the Let it Go Colorway • Actually Gift Knitting • I recap all the gifts I’ve knitted so far this year. • I mention these lovely Victorian Ornaments by Jenn Sheelen, and mention the giveaway on the Down Cellar Studio podcast • Do you knit for the holidays? Who do you knit for? How do you keep from stressing over it? Post in the Ravelry thread for a chance to win a holiday gift from me! • Actually Obsessed • I talk about the Force Awakens hat that is feeding my Star Wars fever these days, and I mention seeing the ones Emily from Knitting Butterflies has knit • Actually Attending • Interweave Yarn Fest, March 31 – April 3 o List of Workshops is here. Registration is now open! I’m registered for Building your Design Career with Dora Ohrenstein and the Design Master Class with Shirley Paden o Current list of vendors is here • Knit Knosh • Registration is open for Knit Knosh!!! Knit Knosh will be a food, wine and yarn tasting, on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. I’m EXTREMELY excited to announce the participating yarn companies:  Bijou Basin Ranch  MJ Yarns  Knerd  Skeindalous Thanks so much to Emily from Knitting Butterflies, Maria from Subway Knits, and Boston Jen from Down Cellar Studio for the Knit Knosh shout outs! Review I review Color Wheel Knits by Veera Valimaki Check the Ravelry group for a related Giveaway and Knit A Long! Thank you for listening!!!!

Episode 20 Show Notes: Welcome to the Episode 20 of the Knit Actually Podcast! • Actually Finished • I talk about the project I finished recently • Windschief Hat for my husband • Actually Working • I talk about projects I am currently working on including • Christmas Socks for my husband • My son’s Scoreboard Scarf (Go Broncos!!!) • Self Striping Vanilla Socks for my son • Vanilla socks for my Mother in Law • Minion Hat for my son Actually Wearing I talk about the hand knits I’ve been wearing lately, including • Boxy • Cold Breath • Chevron Hat • Sockhead Hat • Braided Cowl • Lots of Socks • Actually Stashed • I talk about recent additions to my stash including • Star Wars Crochet Kit • Peanuts Crochet Kit • Knit Picks Caldena for dyeing • Knit Picks Stroll Handpainted Sock in Chelsea • Knit Picks Brava (for the minion hat and the Star Wars and Peanuts crochet kits) • My purchases from the Eat Sleep Knit Black Friday Sale including • Freia Fine Handpaints Flux in Punk Rock and Ultraviolet • Freia Fine Handpaints Ombre Sock in Dusk • Actually Gift Knitting • I recap all the gifts I’ve knitted so far this year. Do you knit for the holidays? Who do you knit for? How do you keep from stressing over it? Post in the Ravelry thread for a chance to win a holiday gift from me! • Actually Obsessed • I talk about this CRAZY large knitting blanket by Purl Soho (Big Little Dandelion Garter Blanket) • I talk about these Instagram posts where people made advent calendars with a mini skein a day. Genius!! • Actually Attending • Interweave Yarn Fest, March 31 – April 3 o List of Workshops is here. Registration is now open! I’m registered for Building your Design Career with Dora Ohrenstein and the Design Master Class with Shirley Paden o Current list of vendors is here • Knit Knosh • Registration is open for Knit Knosh!!! Knit Knosh will be a food, wine and yarn tasting, on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. I’m EXTREMELY excited to announce the participating yarn companies:  Bijou Basin Ranch  MJ Yarns  Knerd  Skeindalous Review I review Joji Locatelli’s new collection, The Authentic Collection and the cool video she created to promote it Thank you for listening!!!!

Episode 19 Show Notes:Welcome to the Episode 19 of the Knit Actually Podcast!· Actually Finished· I talk about the two projects I finished recently· Sockhead hat (knit with hand dyed yarn)  · Chevron hat (based on a design I improvised, and with my UV sensitive yarn) · Actually Working· Italk about projects I am currently working on including· Windschief Hat for my husband · Christmas Socks for my husband · My son’s Scoreboard Scarf (Go Broncos!!!) · Baley Sweater for my son · Actually StashedI talk about a couple of great Black Friday yarn sales, including the annual Knit Picks Big Sale and the Black Friday sale at Eat Sleep Knit· Actually Attending· Interweave Yarn Fest, March 31 – April 3o List of Workshops is here. Registration is now open!I’m registered for Building your Design Career with Dora Ohrenstein and the Design Master Class with Shirley Paden o Current list of vendors is here · Knit Knosh· Registration is open for Knit Knosh!!! Knit Knosh will be a food, wine and yarn tasting, on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. I’m EXTREMELY excited to announce the participating yarn companies:§ Bijou Basin Ranch§ MJ Yarns § Knerd§ Skeindalous· Giveaway· Don’t forget to leave your comments in the Ravelry thread for a chance to win Boys Knits by Katya Frankel. Just let me know which pattern you would knit, and who you would knit it for. Cooperative Press has generously offered an ebook copy of this great book. Enter by November 30, and I’ll draw a winner on December 1. Thank you for listening!!!!

Episode 18 Show Notes: Welcome to the Episode 18 of the Knit Actually Podcast! • Actually Working • I talk about projects I am currently working on including o Windschief Hat for my husband o Sockhead Hat for me! o o Baley Sweater for my son o • Actually Hand Dyed o I dyed a BUNCH of things this week!!! First, I skeined up the yarn I dyed in the class I took at Fancy Tiger Crafts o o I kettle dyed some Aran weight MCN in Peacock Blue for a hat for my husband for Christmas • o I hand dyed some MCN Fingering, which I’m using for my Sockhead Hat o o I made two attempts at speckled yarn, on a DK stellina base. The first one is lovely, but definitely not speckled o And the second turned out pretty much exactly how I wanted it to o THEN, I tried stencilling a sock blank, and I was pretty happy with the results on my first try o Last I dyed some self striping yarn, and I feel like I’ve finally got the hang of it! • Actually Attending o Handweavers Guild of Boulder Annual Sale , November 4-8 o Interweave Yarn Fest, March 31 – April 3  List of Workshops is here. Registration is now open! I’m registered for Building your Design Career with Dora Ohrenstein and the Design Master Class with Shirley Paden  Current list of vendors is here • Knit Knosh o Registration is open for Knit Knosh!!! Knit Knosh will be a food, wine and yarn tasting, on January 23, 2016 at 12:30 pm at Samples World Bistro in Longmont, CO. I’m EXTREMELY excited to announce the participating yarn companies: o Bijou Basin Ranch o MJ Yarns o Knerd o Skeindalous • Giveaway o I’m giving away an ebook copy of the Cooperative Press book Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith. To enter, just post in the Ravelry thread and tell me which pattern you would knit, and for whom! I’ll draw a winner on December 1, 2015. Thank you for listening!!!!

Episode 17 Show Notes: Welcome to the Episode 17 of the Knit Actually Podcast! • Actually Working • I talk about projects I am currently working on including o My son’s Denver Broncos Scoreboard Scarf o Vanilla Socks o Baley Sweater for my son • Actually Stashed o I visited Purl Soho, but didn’t make it to Knitty City or Downtown Knits o I talk about the Cooper Hewitt Museum • Actually Attending o Handweavers Guild of Boulder Annual Sale , November 4-8 o Interweave Yarn Fest, March 31 – April 3  List of Workshops is here. Registration is now open! I’m registered for Building your Design Career with Dora Ohrenstein and the Design Master Class with Shirley Paden  Current list of vendors is here o I’m participating in and sponsoring the Pigskin Party KAL at the Down Cellar Studio Podcast o Socktember / Socktober KAL I’m hosting my first KAL! The Kate Atherley book has me inspired to knit EVEN MORE Socks. I wanted everyone to have plenty of time, so instead of just Socktober, I’m starting early in Socktember! I’ve started a chat thread on the Ravelry group, along with a thread to post your FOs. One entry per FO! Or post your FO photos on Instagram, using the hashtags #knitactuallypodcast and #kapsocktober. I have 3 sock patterns published on Ravelry, so if you want to knit any of those socks use coupon code SOCKTOBER for $2.00 off! o I have some AMAZING sponsors lined up who are donating some lovely prizes!  Sarah from Ewe Sew and Sew is donating one of her medium project bags  Kaitie from mintrain have donated a beautiful skein of yarn in her Christmas Bobbles colorway. She has also created a coupon code for free shipping, SOCKTOBER  Ann and Jolane from Two Sisters Yarn Company have donated a skein of their yarn in the Wine Country colorway  Melanie from KnitStitch Yarn has offered a coupon code for 10% off and free domestic shipping. The code is KNITACT10  Jackie from Luna Grey Fiber Arts has offered a skein of her Celeste Sock Yarn in the Techno colorway  Katy from ModularModular is donating one of her great project bags  Cooperative Press is donating two electronic copies of their great sock books, Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith and Sock Architecture by Lara Neel  Ashley from Fiber Fan Girl is donating a skein of sock yarn  Shari from Peepaloo Fibers is donating two $8 credits to her shop o Thank you SO MUCH to all our generous sponsors! • Knit Knosh o Knit Knosh will be a food, wine and yarn tasting, on January 23, 2016 at 1 pm. I’m excited to announce that the event will take place at Samples World Bistro I’m EXTREMELY excited to announce the participating yarn companies: o Bijou Basin Ranch o MJ Yarns o Knerd o Skeindalous • Actually Reviewed o I review the Cooperative Press book Boys Knits by Katya Frankel  I’m excited to have the opportunity to give away a copy of this great book. Post to the Ravelry Group which pattern you would knit, and for who, before November 30 for your chance to win the book! o Thank you for listening!!!!

Hi Everyone! No show notes this week but lots of fun info, segments include Actually Finished, Actually Working, Actually Wearing, Actually Hand Dyed, Actually Stashed and Actually Attending. Enjoy!

Welcome to the Episode 15 of the Knit Actually Podcast! • Actually Finished o Chevron Baby Blanket • Actually Working • I talk about projects I am currently working on including o Socks for my Husband for Christmas, based on measurements from Custom Socks from Kate Atherley and with a heel from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel o Vanilla Socks o Another Rose City Roller with a Partridge Heel flap and a square heel o My son’s Denver Broncos Scoreboard Scarf o A Flax sweater for my nephew o Another gradient cowl o A chevron cowl, using the stitch pattern from the baby blanket • Actually Hand Dyed o I talk about Gale’s Art stenciled sock blanks • Actually Stashed o I visited Tea for Ewe in Denver, and I bought some Square Kollage Needles o I talk about the Abracadabra Yarn by Skacel that changes color with UV light o I talk about my new set of Knitter’s Pride Karbonz interchangeable needles • Actually Attending o I’m planning to visit My Sister Knits and The Loopy Ewe o Dyeing Yarn Class at Fancy Tiger Crafts, October 21 o Handweavers Guild of Boulder Annual Sale , November 4-8 o Interweave Yarn Fest, March 31 – April 3  List of Workshops is here. Registration is now open! I’m registered for Building your Design Career with Dora Ohrenstein and the Design Master Class with Shirley Paden  Current list of vendors is here o I’m participating in and sponsoring the Pigskin Party KAL at the Down Cellar Studio Podcast o Socktember / Socktober KAL I’m hosting my first KAL! The Kate Atherley book has me inspired to knit EVEN MORE Socks. I wanted everyone to have plenty of time, so instead of just Socktober, I’m starting early in Socktember! I’ve started a chat thread on the Ravelry group, along with a thread to post your FOs. One entry per FO! Or post your FO photos on Instagram, using the hashtags #knitactuallypodcast and #kapsocktober. I have 3 sock patterns published on Ravelry, so if you want to knit any of those socks use coupon code SOCKTOBER for $2.00 off! o I have some AMAZING sponsors lined up who are donating some lovely prizes!  Sarah from Ewe Sew and Sew is donating one of her medium project bags  Kaitie from mintrain have donated a beautiful skein of yarn in her Christmas Bobbles colorway. She has also created a coupon code for free shipping, SOCKTOBER  Ann and Jolane from Two Sisters Yarn Company have donated a skein of their yarn in the Wine Country colorway  Melanie from KnitStitch Yarn has offered a coupon code for 10% off and free domestic shipping. The code is KNITACT10  Jackie from Luna Grey Fiber Arts has offered a skein of her Celeste Sock Yarn in the Techno colorway  Katy from ModularModular is donating one of her great project bags  Cooperative Press is donating two electronic copies of their great sock books, Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith and Sock Architecture by Lara Neel  Ashley from Fiber Fan Girl is donating a skein of sock yarn  Shari from Peepaloo Fibers is donating two $8 credits to her shop o Thank you SO MUCH to all our generous sponsors! • Knit Knosh o I’m FINALLY ready to start to share some details for the local event I’ve been planning. Knit Knosh will be a food, wine and yarn tasting, on January 22, 2016 at 1 pm. I’m working to finalize the location, and the website will be up this week. I’m EXTREMELY excited to announce the participating yarn companies: o Bijou Basin Ranch o MJ Yarns o Knerd o Skeindalous • Actually Reviewed o I review the Cooperative Press book Big Foot Knits by Andi Smith Thank you for listening!!!!

This week's topics include Actually Working, Actually Hand Dyed, Actually Learning, Actually Attending, Actually Designing and Actually Distracted