Podcasts about around your neck kal

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 114 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knitters Brewing Company, Skeindalous Yarns and Pearl and Plum Off the Needles Lea’s Christmas Stocking  Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) White cuff- 23 rounds. Increased one stitch on each edge a few rounds before finishing. Started round on left side of front.   On the Needles  Donner Needles: US 3 (3.25 mmm)  Yarn:  Ellen Cooper. Jenny base- 50/50 bamboo/cotton. Colorway is called Driftwood which is perfect for it- tans, grays, blips of peachy/pink. Variegated but almost tonal. Just enough variation for me. Pattern: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Lots of Socks: Mexicali Stripes Socks Blues Stripey Socks Brown Rose Marl Gray + Black Socks Frankensock Beyond the Wall Socks Christmas Socks Gradient Angles Shawl Pattern: Gradient Angles by Jan Hamby Yarn: Infinite Twist Worsted Weight Riley Rose ShawlRiley's Legwarmers Journey Sweater I have some leftover crochet hearts from the garland I made for Aila. Mom recently unearthed a few hand knitted and crocheted things from our past: My baby blanket hand knit by Mom's friend's mother. Granny Square Shrug. Here's a photo of Riley wearing it Sweaters made for my brother + me. Mom sewed a set for my nursery- a diaper holder, dust ruffle and curtains Mom talked about how she and her friend made pillows from face cloths held together with yarn pulled through with a crochet hook. Brainstorming Toy for Oisin in June- maybe one of these: Mo the Monsterboy by K. Godinez (free) 4Seasons Halloween by Lydia Tresselt Will wants a Peregrine Falcon: found one in Spirit Animals Bookby Jessica Boyer available through Leisure Arts $9.99 download.   From the Armchair Bede Sisters Podcast Crazy Ex Girlfriend on Netflix Mom's been watching Married at First Sight + Married at First Sight Second Chances Mom and I review the ScanSnap ix500 Scanner: we love it!   Scanner Set up. Save as jpg. Pdf. Save to folder. To Mac photos program. Create profiles for types of things. Once set up, very easy. Can scan up to 8.5 inches wide. Multiple items of different sizes at once Only thing it had trouble feeding was polaroids. Didn't play with paper settings because we didn't have enough to warrant and there were two of us. Got through nearly 10 years of photos in about 7 hours. Still have tons more to do. Process. Scan. Save to photos program. Tag with Year and other tags. Christmas. School etc move to Year folder in photos. In harddrive folder - move into Year folder. KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  Finish 1 project during each/all of the 12 months of 2017 that you plan to gift for the 2017 holidays. Post 1 item (max) per month of the year. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the year from all posts in the FO thread.   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Splash Pad Party 2017 Rules Questions Thread Sponsor List Prize Thread Pre-Swim Chat Thread in the Ravelry Group Exclusive Products for Splash Pad Participants Shuffleboard (starts June 1)   Pro Shop Sponsors   Atelier de Soyun Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorful Eclectic Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Knitty kitty Bags One Geek to Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Skeindalous Yarns Sunsoaked yarns The Periwinkle Sheep Wooly Wonka Fibers Snack Shack Sponsors   Daizie Knits Imagined Landscapes Designs Jenn Sheelen Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knits4Comfort MarigoldJen Hand Dyed Yarns MediaPeruana Designs Remade By Hand Designs She Is Sew Whimsical Sunny Shoppe The Martini Knitter Company The Worsted Purl V Yarn Windswept Designs WizBags Zombody Knits Events Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 World Wide Knit In Public Day; June 10, 2017   Virtual Events I'm looking forward to:   Stash Dash KAL – hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast. Starts May 26th. Around Your Neck KAL hosted by the Suburban Stitcher Podcast PAL KAL hosted by the Actually Knitting Podcast Batter Up KAL hosted by the In a Sknit Podcast  Contests News and Notes Come over to the group to this thread to enter to win a copy of the Merrain MKAL pattern from Mary of Kino Knits. Tune in to hear about a coupon code available for this patternuntil 6/15/17.   Life in Focus May Happiness Project: Try new tastes Garden Lites zucchini soufflé On a Happy Note Scanning with Mom Seeing Aila perform in The Little Mermaid Cleaning, yard work, picking out new railings Converting the hutch in our dining room for project storage (scrapbooking and model making) Mom's Happy Place: Her 3 Season Room at Lassonde Pool Pub is OPEN! Mom got new rugs and a cute new pillow (from Walmart) Quote of the Week "Forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, harness your power to your passion. Honor your calling. Everybody has one. Trust your heart, and success will come to you.” -Oprah Winfrey   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 113 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   On the Needles  Brainstorming  From the Armchair In my Travels  KAL News  Events  Contest, News & Notes  Life in Focus  On a Happy Note  Quote of the Week Thank you to this Episode's Sponsors: Knitty Kitty Bags, Atelier de Soyun, Sunsoaked Yarns    On the Needles   Donner Needles: US 3 (3.25 mmm)  Yarn:  Ellen Cooper. Jenny base- 50/50 bamboo/cotton. Colorway is called Driftwood which is perfect for it- tans, grays, blips of peachy/pink. Variegated but almost tonal. Just enough variation for me. Pattern: Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Amma Granny Square Top Hook: F Yarn: Swift Yarns- Swift Bliss Sock- MCN- 2 ply in Dream Weaver Colorway- light green Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles Modification- using a solid granny square pattern found here Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2 Pattern: Waveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: leftover angering weight scraps Lea’s Christmas Stocking  Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Mexicali Stripes Socks + Blues Stripey Socks + Brown Rose Marl Patons Kroy Stripes in Mexicali Stripes and Singin the blues stripes Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) I ripped out my Caesious Curl by Hunter Hammersen. Loved the stitch pattern but the shawl was too small w/ just 1 skein of fingering.   Brainstorming  I'm excited to make all the spring/summer tops. I bought yarn for the Construction Zone at Maryland Sheep and Wool.   I'm also excited to look through all my WIPs to strategize for Stash Dash!   From the Armchair   Audiobook- Julian Barnes- The Sense of an Ending Nerdette Podcast: Episode Breaking Yoga Stereotypes With Jessamyn Stanley  In My Travels  I talked about my trip to visit friends and attend the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival Friday night we went to the Knot House in Frederick. Met Carol from Swift Yarns: love her color sense, she does lighter colors and speckles impeccably Caught up with Karin from The Periwinkle Sheep (love her grays! I need to buy a sweater quantity from her soon) Finally got to meet Kristen of Media Peruana Designs Saturday highlights: shopping, podcaster meet up!! KAL News   12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  Finish 1 project during each/all of the 12 months of 2017 that you plan to gift for the 2017 holidays. Post 1 item (max) per month of the year. Prizes will be drawn randomly throughout the year from all posts in the FO thread.   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. Splash Pad Party 2017 Rules Questions Thread Sponsor List Prize Thread Pre-Swim Chat Thread in the Ravelry Group Exclusive Products for Splash Pad Participants   Pro Shop Sponsors Atelier de Soyun Blueberry Chick Yarn Colorful Eclectic Designs of Acadia Dragonfly Fibers Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Knitty kitty Bags One Geek to Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Skeindalous Yarns Sunsoaked yarns The Periwinkle Sheep Wooly Wonka Fibers Snack Shack Sponsors Daizie Knits Imagined Landscapes Designs Jenn Sheelen Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knits4Comfort MarigoldJen Hand Dyed Yarns MediaPeruana Designs Remade By Hand Designs She Is Sew Whimsical Sunny Shoppe The Martini Knitter Company The Worsted Purl V Yarn Windswept Designs WizBags Zombody Knits   Events   RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017 Long Island Fleece & Fiber Fair– May 20 & 21, 2017 Massachusetts Sheep and Wool: May 27 & 28, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 World Wide Knit In Public Day; June 10, 2017 Virtual Events I'm looking forward to: Stash Dash KAL – hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast. Starts May 26th. Around Your Neck KAL hosted by the Suburban Stitcher Podcast PAL KAL hosted by the Actually Knitting Podcast Batter Up KAL hosted by the In a Sknit Podcast    Contests News and Notes  Come over to the group to this thread to enter to win a copy of the Merrain MKAL pattern from Mary of Kino Knits. Tune in to hear about a coupon code available for this pattern until 6/15/17.     Life in Focus May Happiness Project: Try new tastes  Spaghetti Squash: pierced it 10-15 times. Baked at 350 for about an hour. Easy!  Siggi peach yogurt  Protein shakes Blue Diamond almonds with Wasabi and Soy Sauce Trying to get in more protein after learning recently that you should eat 8 grams of protein for every 20 pounds you weigh On a Happy Note   I went to the Museum of Fine Arts with my best friend to see a painting by Frida Kahlo Going to my nieces' dance recital! They did GREAT! Managing a successful software upgrade at work. Finally getting a day off and treating myself to a massage + keratin treatment Applying strategies I know work well for me when life is crazy. Eating well. Sleeping well. Knitting for stress. Exercise. Seeing friends. Making time for date night. Dan hung up the swings my parents bought us for Christmas! They're from Cobble Mountain Hammock Company Quote of the Week “I can’t just sit here and think, ‘I just wish my body was different. Everything could be different, would be different.’ When you accept that, you can accept the strength your body parts are actually giving you.”  JESSAMYN STANLEY   ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

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!                  

Thank you so much to all the new and returning listeners out there, and double thanks for the lovely iTunes reviews!   Special shout-out to Elizabeth Green Musselman from Dark Matter Knits for both mentioning the podcast on her podcast and for putting information about the PalKal in her newsletter.   Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Make it Work by Allie Coffey Make it Work by Allie Coffey Yarn: Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness from the Outlandish Collection in the Culloden colorway.  Needles: Knitter's Pride Nova Platina in size 4 and 6           I was also lucky enough to review both the yarn and needles  I used on this project.  Listen up             to hear my thoughts.    Make sure you check out the Outlandish Collection by Bijou Basin Ranch. I also mentioned the Clara Parkes Craftsy Class if you are interested in learning more about yarn.     I also really enjoyed reviewing the Knitter's Pride Nova Platina Interchangeable Needles.      Tre o Molti by Anthony Casalena Yarn: Madeline Tosh Tosh Merino Light in Flashdance (purple), Antique Lace (cream) and Vanilla Bean (variegated with creams, purples, browns) Needles: US 7/4.5 mm   I love this project and I'll be entering it for the Around Your Neck Kal that is happening with Dianne of the Suburban Stitcher Video Podcast and Stacy of Must Stash Yarns and Podcast.   Here's the Lenny Kravitz scarf I talked about which I will most definitely NOT be knitting.    I also mentioned the    Stash Dash Update: This brings my yardage to 985 or 900.684 meters towards my goal   Knits in Rehearsal Vanilla Socks I started a new pair of self-striping socks while I was camping last weekend. Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock in the Shades of Grey colorway Needles: Size 1 Addi Turbo circular needles   I mentioned that I referenced Laura Linneman's After Thought Heel Recipe.    Astonish Top by Katy Banks After some ripping back, I've been working on this again.   Yarn: Knit Picks Lindy Chain in Sagebrush and Honey  Needles: Size 2 Addi Lace Turbos     Whiz Bang Socks by Sarah Shoo  Sarah is half of the lovely duo behind the In a Sknit Video Podcast.  Yarn: Yarn Ink Sparkle Fingering in Oblivion Needles: Size 1 Karbonz Fixed Circulars   I briefly mentioned my opinion about the Chiaogoo Bamboo Circular needles.  Sarah is offering a coupon code to get this pattern for $1.50. Use code ActuallyKnitting15 at checkout!    I talked about my summer knitting plans while I'm Knitting Like It's My Job.    Auditioning Knits Sun Tea by Laura Aylor   Knitting News, Notes and Events World Wide Knit in Public Day was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came out! Special thanks to our sponsors:  Charlotte Yarn Yarnhouse Cottage Yarn  Baskets of Yarn Another special thanks to all the individual prize donors! You helped make the day fun!             Stitches Midwest is August 6-9. I'll be there, will you?   Stash Dash is still going strong! Check out The Knit Girlls for more information.    Pal Kal Progress   Make sure to check out the Ravelry group for the pertinent threads. Thanks so much to all of our sponsors both of coupon codes and prizes. PALKAL 2015 PalKal is happening starting June 1st! I answer a few questions I've been asked on the boards, but feel free to ask anything that you think of. The most important update is that I've decided that you can use Wips for the PALKAL. Please use #palkal2015 on Instagram. I can't wait to see what you decide to do!   This is the biggest KAL of the year for Actually Knitting!  The Podcast Along Knit Along will start officially on June 1st, but let’s start our plotting and planning now! Here are the rules: Cast on: June 1 Bind off: September 1 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) 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 will be announced in an upcoming episode. 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. 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 PALKAL2015 on Ravelry and #palkal2015 on Instagram In addition, I've decided that you can use WIPS for this KAL. Yay!    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!    The coupon codes will be listed on the podcast and are available here as well:   Dianne from Suburban Stitcher, use code PALKAL2015 for 10% off of any order May 25th through July 31st   Jennifer from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, use code PALKAL15 for 30% off through June 15th   Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting, use PALKAL for 25% off of any PDF pattern (not books)   Megan from Stockinette Zombies, use ActuallyKnittingPalKal for 30% off through the end of July   Anne from the Carolina Fiber Girls, use PALKAL50 for 50% off any of her patterns   Elizabeth Green Musselman from Dark Matter Knits, use the code PalKal15 for 20% off of any of her self-published patterns, through September 1st.   Allie Coffey from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 50% off of her patterns.   Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code ACTUALLYCAFFEINATED for 50% off her patterns through September 1.  Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 25% off of her patterns.   Sarah Shoo from In a Sknit is offering her new pattern, Whiz Bang Socks, for $1.50 with the code ActuallyKnitting15   Prizes:  Suburban Stitcher/Dianne 1 sock size draw string bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop.   Danie from The Prarie Girls Knit and Spin podcast and One Twisted Tree 1 skein of her Prime Sock Yarn in the Hinky Punk colorway   Mel from With Mel Video Podcast 3 patterns from her Ravelry Store   Stacie/Must Stash Yarns and Video Podcast 1 skein of her Extended Play Version of Darkside of the Moon   Emily/Fibretown 1 skein of yarn   Megan Williams/Stockinette Zombies Sock Pattern kit that includes yarn, pattern and a bag   Anne/Carolina Fiber Girls 1 sock pattern   Estela/One More Row Please (blog/designer) 2 patterns from her Ravelry Store   Laura/Gynx Yarns 1 skein of   Brenda Castiel/designer 3 patterns from her Ravelry store   Maria/Stitched in Sweden A pattern from her Ravelry Store   Jennifer from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, Trickle Shawl Kit from Infinite Twist   My other plans for the Pal Kal are:    Los Monos Locos in my One Twisted Tree Prime Sock in the Disco Lemonade color way   Pump of the Volume Socks, Cool Clavicle Cover and the Seamless Saloma Slippers, all by Megan Williams.    Aila Grace Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde.    Swirl E Socks by Susie White.      Gleener Giveaway Contest ended on June 15th, listen up to see if you are the lucky winner!   Knitting Talk Back: Blocking   Listen up for some information on blocking, what my go-to tools are and a review of the Knitter's Pride Blockers.                This tutorial from Craftsy has some great information for new and experienced knitters.    Non-Knitting Segments   What a Crock Spaghetti Squash Chow Mein This recipe isn't truly a crockpot recipe, but I use mine to cook the spaghetti squash! Makes it really easy to get started on the rest of the recipe when you get home from work.    Love it or Leave it Love it: Summer Break is here!    Leave it: Construction on my building   Other News and Notes I have been able to spend some time with my family recently, which was very nice. I am still reading The Martian by Andy Weir and I actually picked up Written in my Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon again.      Running updates: nothing to share, just plugging along.    Thanks for listening! 

Knitting Segments Thanks for the new iTunes reviews and for the lovely mentions on The 2 Knit Lit Chicks podcast, The Knotty Girls Knit Cast and The Knitmore Girls.    Show Ready Knits Mug Cozy Pattern: The Mug Sleeve by Brook Croley Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted Needles: Size 6 Knitter's Pride Karbonz   Listen up to hear my review of the Karbonz Interchangeable Needles!   Vanilla Socks I am one row away from the bind-off, so I'm saving this for #stashdash2015 as well.   Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway Needles: US 1.5 Addi Lace fixed circular needles   I mentioned my LYS, Yarn House, which you should definitely check out if you are in the area.    I also talked about a way to organize your projects on Ravelry.       Knits in Rehearsal Viajante by Martina Behm   No real updates here. I hope to finish this by the time I take my trip with my best friend this summer. It would be a great amount of yardage for #stashdash2015.   Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable color way Needles: US Size 3 and US Size 4 Signature Convertibles     Tre o Molti by Anthony Casalena Yarn: Madeline Tosh Tosh Merino Light in Flashdance (purple), Antique Lace (cream) and Vanilla Bean (variegated with creams, purples, browns) Needles: US 7/4.5 mm   I am really loving this project and I'll be using it for the Around Your Neck Kal that is happening with Dianne of the Suburban Stitcher Video Podcast and Stacy of Must Stash Yarns and Podcast.     Vanilla Socks I started a new pair of self-striping socks while I was camping last weekend. Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock in the Shades of Grey colorway Needles: Size 1 Addi Turbo circular needles   Make it Work by Allie Coffey Yarn: Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness from the Outlandish Collection in the Culloden colorway. (I'll review this yarn in depth on episode 34). Needles: Knitter's Pride Nova Platina in size 4 and 6 (I'll also be reviewing these needles in episode 34)   Long Tail Cast On   Here's the document I found to help estimate the inches of yarn needed to do a Long Tail Cast On.        Knitting News, Notes and Events   The Fix-A-Stitch contest ended on May31. Listen up to see if you are the lucky winner!   The Gleener giveaway is going through May 15th, see the Ravelry group for details.    All the Kals I'm doing this summer:    There are so many awesome KALS happening now or starting very soon. If you like knitting along with others you are sure to find something you'd like to participate in. Double, triple or quadruple dipping is encouraged by the Actually Knitting Podcast.    Stash Dash is a KAL sponsored by the Knit Girllls. Be sure to check them out for more information. I think I will enter the 5k option this year. I talk about my current wips and where I stand for yardage if I finish them all!   Around Your Neck is a KAL sponsored by Dianne of Suburban Stitcher Stacy of Must Stash Yarns and Podcast .    Cardi, Tank or Tee is being sponsored by the 2 Knit Lit Chicks. I am working on my Astonish Top for this KAL.   The Great Outdoors KAL is sponsored by Emily of the Knitting Butterflies podcast. She wants you to be inspired to knit in or for the great outdoors this summer.   PALKAL 2015 PalKal is happening starting June 1st! I answer a few questions I've been asked on the boards, but feel free to ask anything that you think of. The most important update is that I've decided that you can use Wips for the PALKAL. Please use #palkal2015 on Instagram. I can't wait to see what you decide to do!   This is the biggest KAL of the year for Actually Knitting!  The Podcast Along Knit Along will start officially on June 1st, but let’s start our plotting and planning now! Here are the rules: Cast on: June 1 Bind off: September 1 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) 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 will be announced in an upcoming episode. 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. 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 PALKAL2015 on Ravelry and #palkal2015 on Instagram In addition, I've decided that you can use WIPS for this KAL. Yay!    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!    The coupon codes will be listed on the podcast and are available here as well:   Dianne from Suburban Stitcher, use code PALKAL2015 for 10% off of any order May 25th through July 31st   Jennifer from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, use code PALKAL15 for 30% off through June 15th   Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting, use PALKAL for 25% off of any PDF pattern (not books)   Megan from Stockinette Zombies, use ActuallyKnittingPalKal for 30% off through the end of July   Anne from the Carolina Fiber Girls, use PALKAL50 for 50% off any of her patterns   Elizabeth Green Musselman from Dark Matter Knits, use the code PalKal15 for 20% off of any of her self-published patterns, through September 1st.   Allie Coffey from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 50% off of her patterns.   Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code ACTUALLYCAFFEINATED for 50% off her patterns through September 1.  Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 25% off of her patterns.   New this Episode:  Christina from A Knitter's Life Video Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 1$ off of her patterns, through September 1.   Today for the first time I mention the prizes! So far we have 15 prizes for some lucky listeners. Thanks so much to the sponsors below for their donations!   Suburban Stitcher/Dianne  1 sock size draw string bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop.    Danie from The Prarie Girls Knit and Spin podcast and One Twisted Tree 1 skein of her Prime Sock Yarn in the Hinky Punk colorway   Mel from With Mel Video Podcast 3 patterns from her Ravelry Store   Stacie/Must Stash Yarns and Video Podcast 1 skein of her Extended Play Version of Darkside of the Moon   Emily/Fibretown 1 skein of yarn    Megan Williams/Stockinette Zombies Sock Pattern kit that includes yarn, pattern and a bag   Anne/Carolina Fiber Girls 1 sock pattern   Estela/One More Row Please (blog/designer) 2 patterns from her Ravelry Store   Laura/Gynx Yarns 1 skein of   Brenda Castiel/designer 3 patterns from her Ravelry store     Other Events: World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 13, 2015. If you are local or Semi-local, please join us at Heist Brewery in Noda, Charlotte, NC. Details can be found on the Ravelry board or on the brand new Actually Knitting Podcast Facebook page! We will be joined by the Carolina Fiber Girls, Ann and Janis, and tons of lovely knitters!   Mini-Skein Swap Group   Stitches Midwest: I'll be at this event August 6-9, 2015 and I cannot wait! If you are going be sure to let me know!   Knitting TalkBack: Caring for your Knits Listen up as I share some listener comments about how they care for their knits.    I also review Allure Fiber Wash by Bijou Basin Ranch.      Non-Knitting Segments   Love it or Leave it   Love it: Meditation App called Breathe I mentioned learning a little bit about meditation from the Teaching Your Brain to Knit Podcast.    Leave it: Fear of sunburn is now dominating my life!    Other News and Notes I am still reading The Martian by Andy Weir   I mentioned some new to me podcasts, including Stitched in Sweden with Maria and New Hampshire Knits with Claire.    I also mentioned reading The Red Tent by Anita Diamant and Top Secret 21 by Janet Evanovich. (Oops, I accidentally called this book Takedown 21!)    I officially start my 1/2 Marathon training on June 6th!    Thank you so much for listening! 

Thanks so much for the itunes reviews and also to all the new listeners, returning listeners, Instagram followers and group members on Ravelry!   Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Diamond Mosaic Washcloth by Valerie Beard Yarn: Lily Sugar 'n Cream Solids in Red Needles: Knit Picks Caspian Straight Needles in Size 4 US/3.5 mm This washcloth knitted up super quick and has a lovely diamond pattern that  I might borrow for a future project   This went into my gift for my mom for Mothers Day and I have to say, it was a pretty impressive looking gift!        Knits In Rehearsal    Viajante by Martina Behm   No real updates here. I hope to finish this by the time I take my trip with my best friend this summer. It would be a great amount of yardage for #stashdash2015.   Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable color way Needles: US Size 3 and US Size 4 Signature Convertibles        Vanilla Socks I am one row away from the bind-off, so I'm saving this for #stashdash2015 as well.   Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in the Garnet Ridge colorway Needles: US 1.5 Addi Lace fixed circular needles       These two projects are in hibernation for the time being...     Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker Haven't worked on this project in a while. It's just too hot to knit a cardigan!   Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Chispas Colorway Needles: Size 6 Signature Convertibles   Lucy Hat by Carina Spencer Again, just not really in the mood for this right now with the hot weather. Yarn: Jones Street DK by The Copper Corgi Needles: Signature Convertibles Size   I've worked quite a bit on....   Astonish Top by Katy Banks I decided to stop and measure myself before continuing on, and it looks like I need to rip back a few rows and add about 1/2 an inch to the body before I knit the second section.   Yarn: Knit Picks Lindy Chain in Sagebrush and Honey Needles: Size 2 Addi Lace Turbos   Newly in Rehearsal... Tre o Molti by Anthony Casalena I am really enjoying this pattern! It's very addictive, as everything is in small sections. When you finish one, you really want to start the next one! Yarn: Madeline Tosh Tosh Merino Light in Flashdance (purple), Antique Lace (cream) and Vanilla Bean (variegated with creams, purples, browns)   Needles: US 7/4.5 mm   I am really loving this project and I'll be using it for the Around Your Neck Kal that is happening with Dianne of the Suburban Stitcher Video Podcast.    I did finish some blanket squares..but the blanket is a long way from being finished.    Auditioning Knits Make it Work by Allie Coffey Allie is the co-host of the Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast I'll likely cast this on soon, as it's going to be my first project for the #PALKAL2015. I have some lovely Bijou Basin Ranch yarn from their Outlandish Collection that I'll be using, and I'll be doing a yarn review on Episode 33.    Whiz Bang Socks by Sarah from In a Sknit     Knitting News, Notes and Events Prizes were shipped last week, hopefully everyone has received their packages!    Speaking of prizes... The Date Night contest is officially closed. The winner was announced, so listen up to see if you are the lucky one!    We still have the ongoing Fix-A-Stitch contest. Listen to episode 31 for details on how to win this amazing tool! The contest will run until May 31.    So. Many. KALS....   There are so many awesome KALS happening now or starting very soon. If you like knitting along with others you are sure to find something you'd like to participate in. Double, triple or quadruple dipping is encouraged by the Actually Knitting Podcast.    Stash Dash is a KAL sponsored by the Knit Girllls. Be sure to check them out for more information. I think I will enter the 5k option this year. I talk about my current wips and where I stand for yardage if I finish them all!   Around Your Neck is a KAL sponsored by Dianne of Suburban Stitcher. Her blog is linked above. Wips count!   Cardi, Tank or Tee is being sponsored by the 2 Knit Lit Chicks. I am working on my Astonish Top for this KAL.   The Great Outdoors KAL is sponsored by Emily of the Knitting Butterflies podcast. She wants you to be inspired to knit in or for the great outdoors this summer.   PALKAL 2015 PalKal is happening starting June 1st! I answer a few questions I've been asked on the boards, but feel free to ask anything that you think of. The most important update is that I've decided that you can use Wips for the PALKAL. Please use #palkal2015 on Instagram. I can't wait to see what you decide to do!   This is the biggest KAL of the year for Actually Knitting!  The Podcast Along Knit Along will start officially on June 1st, but let’s start our plotting and planning now! Here are the rules: Cast on: June 1 Bind off: September 1 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) 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 will be announced in an upcoming episode. 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. 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 PALKAL2015 on Ravelry and #palkal2015 on Instagram In addition, I've decided that you can use WIPS for this KAL. Yay!    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!    The coupon codes will be listed on the podcast and are available here as well:   Dianne from Suburban Stitcher, use code PALKAL2015 for 10% off of any order May 25th through July 31st   Jennifer from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast, use code PALKAL15 for 30% off through June 15th   Emily from Fibretown, use PALKAL25 for 25% off through May 31st   Laura from The Knit Girllls, SSKROCKS for 34% off through May 31st Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting, use PALKAL for 25% off of any PDF pattern (not books)   Megan from Stockinette Zombies, use ActuallyKnittingPalKal for 30% off through the end of July   Anne from the Carolina Fiber Girls, use PALKAL50 for 50% off any of her patterns   Elizabeth Green Musselman from Dark Matter Knits, use the code PalKal15 for 20% off of any of her self-published patterns, through September 1st.   New this episode:  Allie Coffey from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 50% off of her patterns.    Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting Video Podcast, use the code ACTUALLYCAFFEINATED for 50% off her patterns through September 1.    Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast, use the code PALKAL2015 for 25% off of her patterns.    I already mentioned by plan to knit the Make it Work Hat (linked above), and the Whiz Bang Socks (also linked above), and then I mention that I also want to make the Swirl-E Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast. I also mentioned making Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan.    Other Events: World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 13, 2015. If you are local or Semi-local, please join us at Heist Brewery in Noda, Charlotte, NC. Details can be found on the Ravelry board or on the brand new Actually Knitting Podcast Facebook page! We will be joined by the Carolina Fiber Girls, Ann and Janis, and tons of lovely knitters!   Stitches Midwest: I'll be at this event August 6-9, 2015 and I cannot wait! If you are going be sure to let me know!   Knitting Girls Weekend in Asheville I visited the Dressing Downton exhibit at the Biltmore House and really enjoyed it.    I also fell (hard) off of the #stashdownthrowdown wagon at the Black Mountain Yarn Shop. I bought some Shibui Knits Staccato, and some souvenir yarn by Fable Fibers.    I also visited Friends and Fiberworks in Candler, NC. I fell down again (not as hard) and bought some Lydia Yarns Gradient Sock.    I am trying not to feel guilty about buying  The Reviews are In This episode I review Renewe Dryer Balls by Mountain Meadow Wool. While these aren't really a product specific to knitting, they are made from wool and I really enjoyed using them.    Knitting Talk Back: Caring for your Knits This episode I start a series of talkbacks about taking care of your knitted items. If you have any ideas, feel free to share them with the group. Today I talk about a product I really love, The Gleener. Listen to details about how to win one of these awesome tools for yourself! This contest will run from May 22 to June 15.    Intermission Ask Me Anything   In this episode I answer a question about my theatre life!    Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock!  I went old school in this episode and made a dish I found from Betty Crocker. Betty Crocker Slow Cooker Chicken with Tomatoes and Artichokes.      Love it or Leave it Love it:  Garfunkel and Oates on Netflix!    Leave it:  Stress due to final exams coming up! I think I can I think I can I think I can!    Other News and Notes: No running news to update.    I finished reading The Girl on the Train, and I liked it, but wasn't as impressed by it as I hoped I would be.    I started reading The Martian by Andy Weir and I'm really enjoying it so far.