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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.
Mastering the Knits Episode #3b: Board Games Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! NOTE! If you downloaded 4/7/17 please redownload as the uploaded file cut out a couple mins. This episode is sponsored by Greg aka Knitting Daddy and Sunflower Knit Shop. DaizieKnits Giveaway (1:01) Winner announced in episode for DaizieKnits Giveway Aplitude Pattern Giveaway (2:45) April Giveaway starts now. To enter visit the Mastering the Knits Podcast group on Ravelry and comment on the episode thread by March 31st, 2017. You can win a skein of her yarn and buttons! Go comment! Master Status (5:45) Natalie talks about her progress with her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 progress. She mentions knitting the mitten and her experience. She also talks about her next plans. Natalie mentions a Jogless Jog. Masterpieces (8:41) Natalie talks about the matching Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith she made for herself and her girls that she knit last year. She also knit matching mittens using the Little Waiting for Winter Mittens by Susan B. Anderson. In our hands(11:37) Natalie talks about working on a spinning project using some natural brown BFL from her stash. Cast on the next stocking for child number 2. The pattern for this one is Grandma's Argyle Sock Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Red. Also Natalie talks about working on an old WIP the Barn Raising Quilt by Shelley Mackie & Larissa Brown, which was published in Knitalong: Celebrating the Tradition of Knitting Together.(Amazon affiliate link) She mentions Jasmin from the Knitmoregirls podcast. Natalie knit a new square using Rock and String Creations self-striping yarn. Simply Selfie (16:36) Natalie discusses her life, kids, and family visit. She talks about family visiting and a fourth birthday celebration. She talks about attending her first Bay Area Knitters Guild meeting. Natalie mentions MadebyMara, Maureen, who we interviewed on episode 19 as she is a Master Hand Knitter and teaches and Criativity in Largo, and Trista, who sells Usborne Books. We had a guest speaker from Healthy Start Coalition of Pinellas County. She also discusses going to her Pinellas Weaver's Guild spin/portable projects meet up. Lucy taught Natalie how to weave on the big loom. On the Road (22:35) Natalie talks about her planned trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 21-24, 2017 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company. Comfort zone (23:03) Board games: 2000s version of Trivia Pursuit, Logo, Hollywood Game night, Scattegories, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Stik Stax, and Telestration. Thank you for joining us for episode 1b o f Mastering the Knits. We’d like to thank our sponsor Daizieknits and Sunflower Knit Shop. You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry.
Mastering the Knits Episode #2b: Spreading Rocks Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! This episode is sponsored by DaizieKnits and Sunflower Knit Shop. DaizieKnits Giveaway (1:37) To enter visit the Mastering the Knits Podcast group on ravelry and comment on the episode thread by March 31st, 2017. You can win a skein of her yarn and buttons! Go comment! Master Status (3:45) Natalie talks about her progress with her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 progress. She mentions talking to Knitpicks.com and picked up some items from Micheal's. She mentioned Arenda Holladay's video Figure 8 video. She mentions ChelPanda. Natalie thanks Jennifer from DaizieKnits for the shout out on her video cast. Masterpieces (7:43) Natalie finished the stocking for her friend's daughter! She used the pattern Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. She mentions using the alphabet letters here. Natalie talked about two old FO shawls both used for the Into the Wool KAL. She knit her Pipevine and her Fireside Goose. In our hands(13:26) Natalie talks about working on a spinning project using some natural brown BFL from her stash. Cast on the next stocking for child number 2. The pattern for this one is Grandma's Argyle Sock Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Red. Simply Selfie (14:55) Natalie discusses her life, kids, and family visit. She talks about going to her LYS Stash a place for yarn knit night. Also talks about attending her first Bay Area Knitters Guild meeting. On the Road (17:43) Natalie talks about her planned trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 21-24, 2017 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company and talks about Beth aka LikesPudding. Comfort zone (18:43 ) Natalie talks about #stpeterocks. Thank you for joining us for episode 1b o f Mastering the Knits. We’d like to thank our sponsor Daizieknits and Sunflower Knit Shop. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry. Save
Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast! Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! This episode is sponsored by DaizieKnits and Sunflower Knit Shop. DaizieKnits Giveaway (2:20) To enter visit the Mastering the Knits Podcast group on ravelry and comment on the episode thread by March 31st, 2017. You can win a skein of her yarn and buttons! Go comment! Master Status (5:29) Natalie talks about how she has gotten the updated instructions of the Master Hand knitter program Level 1. She talks about how she has organized her swatches and binder more and the swatch knitting progress she has made. She also laid out her plans moving forward to finish up Level 1! She mentions her bullet journal. Masterpieces (9:00) Natalie talks about her last finished socks using Christmas at the Cabin by Rock and String Creations. She used a vanilla sock and used fish lips kiss heel. She talks about trying an 8 inch leg like Alicia usually knits. Natalie also talks about knitting her sister a pair of iphone mitts by Julie Ridl in some Rain’s Obsessive Stitchery in their Fred Sock in the Annapolis colorway. Natalie also finished up two different spinning projects both 2 ply fingering weight. One made from some cormo fiber and another of some corriedale/merino mix. In our hands(11:02) Natalie talks about only have one thing on the needles and that is her Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. She’s making this one for her best friend’s daughter. She is struggling with the names. She mistakenly said she started them in 2005 but it was actually 2015! She is also working on a spinning project using some natural brown BFL from her stash. Simply Selfie (15:28) Natalie discusses her life, kids, and getting back into her local weavers and knitters guild. *She’s looking for a new knitting group meet up not new guild. Which are the Pinellas Weaver’s Guild and Bay Area Knitters Guild. On the Road (17:20) Natalie talks about her planned trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 21-24, 2017 in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company and talks about Beth aka LikesPudding. Comfort zone (18:07) Natalie talks about her new Keirug machine that has a carafe option. Crafting with my prodigies (19:02) Natalie’s girls talk about doing sand art. Thank you for joining us for episode 1b of Mastering the Knits. We’d like to thank our sponsor Daizieknits and Sunflower Knit Shop. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry.
Also available on YouTube.Review of Knitting Pipeline Retreat. Finished knitting and spinning. I recorded this so long ago, these notes may be incomplete. Please let me know if you have any questions!!Finished:Shaelyn by Leila Raabe in Fresh from the Cauldron sock yarn, colorway Painting the Roses RedHandspun socks - striped from Into the Whirled Targhee in colorway Great MindsBoostrap Paradox club colorway from Into the WhirledSwamp Gas on Corriedale from Quillin Fiber ArtsPurchases:Ghoul Friends on BFL from Daizie KnitsAnother Crafty Girl: Come and Play mini sets and Twinkle Sock to make a Shard by Romi HillKSF Shop - spring bags and batts just added
Show notes:WIP's;1. Assateague by Emily Connell in Daizie Knits unknown name and Madelinetosh Sock in the William Morris colorway.2. Plain vanilla stripey socks out of yarn dyed by me.3. Squares based off of Grannie's Favorite dish cloth pattern out of Fibernymph Dye Works minis of the month.4. Renee's Challenge redo out of Fibernymph Dye Works Megga gradient in the Earthenware Red colorway.5 & 6. Perfect Fit Dog Sweater by Jessika Lane out of Universal Tapestry and Universal Long Print in unknown colorways.7. Stripe Tease by General Hogbuffer out of a Crazy Zauberball in the Teal and Red colorway.FO's-1. Top Down beanie out of Seven Sammys yarn2. Color Tracks hat and inspired mittens out of Berroco Vintage and Fiber Addiction worsted.Designing-Acquisitions-Business-http://archive.org/download/Episode75_201507/Episode84.mp4
Mastering the Knits Episode #20: The Kindness of Knitters Natalie spun a little on a spindle from a 3D printer! This episode is sponsored by Main Street Gallery. Main Street Gallery is a local art and craft studio and offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses including custom screen printing, vinyl decals, graphic design, t shirts, custom artwork, murals and much more. Main Street Gallery carries products from local artists and crafters including hand knitted items and cigar box guitars. Master Status (2:08) Natalie and Alicia discuss their TKGAMaster Knitter Program Level 1 progress. Natalie talks about meeting Jennifer of Daizie Knits at the Into the Wool Retreat and being super inspired and sharing her inspiration with Alicia. We are both using Patons Classic Wool Worsted. Master Plan (8:40) Alicia talks about her new plan to put time towards the program before any other knitting. Natalie says she plans to finish the swatches before next episode and picking up up books from the library for the essay. Craft with Us (11:09) ElvesWorkshopalong: We already have 5 finished objects submitted to the thread and as a bonus we gifted the first submission Joseybug a pattern of her choice. She turned in a Barley hat by Tin Can Knits, which she made for her cousin’s child. To view details about how to enter, visit the thread on ravelry here. Please check out and support these sponsors who have been gracious enough to donate to our Elvesworkshopalong. Coupon Codes: Rainstorm Studios Etsy - Closed Sept 3rd through Sept 8th and will open with a new update. Use code: ELVES2015 for 15% off through November 30, 2015 Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns: ELVESWORKSHOP 15% until nov Sew for Ewe on etsy masteringtheknits15 for 10% off to run from sept 1- nov 30th Erin.lane bagsELVES15. FOR 15% the entire shop KnittyKittybags on Etsy elves2015. 20% and active until 12/1/2015. Stash-A Place for Yarn: FiberSeed10. 2 10$ giftcards Lish cast on a sock at a wedding! In our hands(16:53) Alicia is working on a pair of socks using Knit PicksStroll in Dill Heather Colorway. Natalie is working on the following: Crackerjack cowl by Stacey Simpson Duke using Knitpicks Swish DK in White, Honey, Dusk, Twilight. We mentioned Knittydaddy’s Crackerjack scarf. Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. Bristol Hat by Amy Christoffers using Knitpicks Capretta in the Caviar colorway. Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure in Patons Kroy Sock in the Fiesta Jacquard colorway. Started spinning my Charms OWL for the HPKCHC that is going to be about 900 yards of a 2 ply laceweight. Masterpieces (28:06) Alicia finished anotherWee Hats by Kym HretzPatons Kroy Socks Green Striped Ragg. Natalie finished a wee 10 yard skein of 2 ply handspun that I used to test drive a MadHatterIdeas 3D printed spindle lent to me by Jennifer of Daizie Knits. Study Hall (32:09) Natalie will be teaching a sock knitting class at Stash - A Place for Yarn on Oct 10th at 9 am. Taught an impromptu class with Kristin the other night since she had more students that she normally plans. Alicia will have a new fall schedule of classes in the next week. If you are in the area, Like the Main Street Gallery Toronto Ohio Facebook page and to stay in the loop of classes! Simply Selfie (34:18) Alicia had a wedding and is getting organized. Going to be moving living room to the basement soon. Keeping it short because I want to hear all about the Into the wool retreat. Natalie talks about getting back into work and Carmen starting soccer. Natalie’s view from Into the Wool. On the Road (36:17) Natalie talks about her trip to Into the Wool Retreat Sept 3-6th in Crossville, TN hosted by Dana of Unwind Yarn company and Just One More Row podcast, Daniela and Allie of the Caffeinated Knitting podcast , Fru from the Sassypantsknitter Podcast. Met so many lovely people, had a fabulous time. She mentioned her purchases from MarigoldJen. Came home with a LOT of yarn! Natalie mentions visiting Bliss Yarn Shop, where she picked up some MissBabs and Haus of Yarns with Beth aka LikesPudding. Comfort zone (48:49) Alicia discusses further the amazingly generous and helpful knitters. Lise Glas from the Addicted to Sock Knitting Group on Facebook. Natalie squeals over her my new china cabinet. Thank you for joining us for episode 20 of Mastering the Knits.We’d like to thank our sponsor Main Street Gallery and those donating to the ElvesWorkshopalong. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry.