Podcast appearances and mentions of melanie berg

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 280 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Stitched by Jessalu   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins     Silver Spoon Socks Yarn: A Whimsical Wood Yarn Company Pixie Toes Socks in the Silver Spoon Up My A$$ colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: peaches and pinks with gray/taupe. At my gauge it is striping (~2 rounds per color). I purchased this yarn at Yarncentric event in Maryland. Started in May 2023. Finished on June 28, 2024 Total for Stash Dash: 262 meters   Baby James' Cozy Clusters Blanket Pattern: Cozy Clusters Baby Blanket by Leelee Knits (free & paid options available on the LeeLeeKnits website) Yarn: Caron Cinnamon Swirl Cakes in the Slush Colorway (purchased 3). 1 skein of Loops & Threads Impeccable in Colorway 01110 [Navy] for the border Hook: I (5.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Bobble Border instructions from this blog Finished size- 30.5 inches wide by 38.8 inches tall (not including the bobbles) Finished on July 2 Total for Stash Dash: 1,010 meters (833 meters Caron Cakes [2.25 skeins] - 178 meters Loops & Threads- less than 1 skein)   Trish's New Orleans Socks Yarn- Cat Tails Yarn in the Chartreux Base (75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Silver Stellina) in the Christmas Bonfires Colorway (part of the Down in New Orleans Collection) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Trish purchased in New Orleans in 2024 (exclusive colorway for the Quarter Stitch). $34. Finished on July 3 Total for Stash Dash: 259 meters   American Ewe Turn a Square Hat Yarn: American Ewe Worsted Tweed in the Terrace Mountain Colorway Pattern: Turn a Square by Jared Flood ($5 pattern available on Ravelry & Brooklyn Tweed website) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: 3 ply Merino/Rambouillet Shaniko Wool (89%) with 6% acrylic and 5% rayon flecks. The colorway is a natural with brownish tweedy bits. I purchased the yarn for $15 at Adventures in Knitting in Harwich, MA on the way to visit friends who were staying in Wellfleet. They had a cool display of "used needles" for $4 each. I bought bamboo US. Modifications: I use worsted weight yarn and knit the smallest size, omitting the increases after the ribbing. I knit 6 inches before the crown decreases. Total for Stash Dash: 99.8 meters (109.2 yards), 51 grams   Portland Socks Yarn: Urth Yarns Uneek Fingering in Colorway 3024 Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: self striping yarn- cornflower blue, dusty orange, yellowy green, peach, magenta and purple. I purchased the yarn at Knit Wit Yarn Shop in Portland, Maine. You can purchase the same yarn online from them. I held a strand of navy blue nylon thread along with yarn for the heel flap and gusset to give more strength to the heel. I used the Lemonwood Mini Minder (also purchased at Knit Wit) and knit the vast majority of this pair of socks in 2 days walking around Portland, visiting breweries and hanging out with friends. You can see a video I made of this project on Instagram. Total for Stash Dash: 254.7 meters   Welcome to Litchfield Spinning Project Fiber: I purchased two 4oz braid of fiber from Into the Whirled in the Welcome to Litchfield colorway (1 braid Texel & 1 braid BFL Tussah Silk) along with 1 gray  (The Traveler on Cheviot base) braid to ply them together. Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Ravelry Project Page I didn't fully spin the gray Traveler colorway braid. Finished Project- 3 braids of 3 ply yarn: 184g= 252.2 meters (275.9 yards) ~Aran weight Total for Stash Dash= 252.2 meters x 4= 1,008.8 meters   Book Holder Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Roving Stripes in Daisy & 1 other mystery colorway (lost the ball band), Premier Yarns Parfait Chunky (mustard) & Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Ravelry Project Page Hook: 9.0 mm (M/N) I took inspiration from this pattern on Ravelry. (Boho Book Nook crochet pattern- but I was using MUCH chunkier yarn and I didn't want to use the same textured stitches) I chained 21 sts and worked with 20 hdcs across each row- working in the third loop after the first row. I wasn't going to have enough of the Lion Brand Roving to make the whole thing, so I held the Wool of the Andes double for the part that would be covered. I worked a single crochet around the edges, and then sewed the front to back in just 1 spot on either side. I used a chain for the loop to tack it up on the wall. Total for Stash Dash: 128.1 meters   Declan's Adrift Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Adrift colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry ) Ravelry Project Page About the colorway- short stripes (about 3 rounds each) with 3 shades of blue- navy, denim and cornflower plus orange and brown. Total for Stash Dash: 278.2 meters   Deschain Pattern Deschain by Leila Raven Needles: US 9 (5.5 mm) Yarn. Rowan Creative Linen. Colorway 00624-   Gray. Worsted weight 50% Linen / Flax, 50% Cotton. 200 meters / 100 grams. Bought 4 skeins. Used a little more than 2 Size: Smallest (54 1/4 in bust) Calls for 16-22" positive ease. I should have around 19" Ravelry Project Page Originally finished July 10, 2021. I ripped out in 2024 because the back was far too short. I ripped out the sleeves (tossed) and unseamed the back and front. The instructions call for the back to be 12 inches but the front falls about 17 inches from collarbone to the bottom hem. I knit about 14 inches on the back and then worked a few sets of German Short Rows before the bottom hem instructions. I tried a few options for sleeves and then decided I"d just sew up the ends in a way to tuck/hem the ends under and I love that. In the end I made the body longer and the sleeves shorter Total for Stash Dash: 424.0 meters (463.7 yards), 212 grams   First Point of Libra Cowl Pattern: First Point of Libra Cowl by Laura Aylor Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn Ravelry Project Page Yarn purchased at Vogue Knitting Live January 2020 with Lauren. Planned to make a 2 color shawl. Cast on My Cryptonite by Melanie Berg and never got more than a couple inches in. Here's the Ravelry Project Page for the shawl that's now frogged. I started in October 2022. My November 2022 notes say- I'm losing mojo on this and I don't think it has to do w/ the pattern or my yarn. I like it... but its not getting finished before my trip to the UK so I will need to find other wooly accessories to bring with me. I picked up again July 2024 and it flew off the needles! Modifications: In Section 4, I skipped adding color 4 & 5 (1-3 only). Skipped Section 5. Finished size: 21 inches around. 15 inches tall. Total for Stash Dash: 406 meters   Vera's Christmas Stocking Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Total for Stash Dash: 456.5 meters   8,353 meters for Stash Dash Over 4,500 meters added since the last episode!   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Wool Ease Hexagon Blanket Pattern: Basic Crochet Hexagon Pattern & Tips from Make Do and Crew Website & YouTube Tutorial Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick. Centers in colorways- Fern, Coney Island, Seaglass, Slate. Borders- Wheat & Oatmeal Hook: 10mm (N/P) Notes: started in April 2022. I never talked about it on the podcast.  Inspired by an instagram post from Lion Brand. This WIP has been taking up a ton of space in my craft room ever since. When the pump in my dehumidifer went and we had to move some things to get at it, I decided I had to get this WIP done. 2 rounds of color- 1 round of wheat or oatmeal 18 were done. 30 finished now   Berry Bliss Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock (75% SW Merino/25% Nylon) in the Berry Bliss Colorway (May 2024 Yarnable Box) & Legacy Fiber Artz Glitzy Toes (pink mini from 2023 Advent Calendar) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page About the yarn- lemon yellow, sherbet orange and pink. I worked the first heel in a pink sparkle yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz because I have some spiral striping going on and didn't want to disrupt it. Progress: I've finished the heel on the first sock.   Rafa's Hat Yarn: Malabrigo Rios in the Cielo y Tierra colorway Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) Pattern: Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli (free knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Ravelry Project Page: About the yarn: blues/tans that is almost striping at my gauge. The hat is a 1x1 rib that has a cool purl ridge detail. Progress: I've worked two repeats of the pattern   Cold Goat Farm Spinning Fiber: Cold Goat Farm Batt- I believe its Merino/Mohair but there are no details on the business card in my bag. I think I purchased it at Rhinebeck 2023. Twist direction: singles = Z plied = S This means when I'm spinning, my wheel is spinning clockwise and when plying my wheel is moving counter-clockwise. Ravelry Project Page   Brainstorming Connections socks! Have you heard about them? You take your Daily NY Times Game- Connections Results and put them into colorwork socks. Suzanne told me about them- and recently saw and loved Wendy's! Here's a link to Wendy's Connection Socks Ravelry Project Page.   From the Armchair Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. I'll Just Be Five More Minutes (and other tales from my ADHD brain) by Emily Farris. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. Feed by M.T. Anderson. Bookshop Affiliate Link (not available). Amazon Affiliate Link. Briefly Perfectly Human by Alua Arthur. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Crafty Adventures I found a small hole in my Mabel Style cross body sling bag and decided to use embroidery floss for a better hold and to add a bit of visible mending color. I received great customer service when I reached out to them! I'm in the midst of a massive studio clean out. It started w/ issues with my dehumidifier and it's really spiraled from there. I'm excited to see how it all comes back together.   Knitting in Passing   Aila FaceTimed me from a friend's house after buying a crochet dinosaur kit at the dollar store. The next day after pool day and dinner we practiced chain and single crochet.   In My Travels Dan and I spent a long weekend in Portland, Maine to celebrate our 20th Anniversary. I was able to go up a night early to attend the knit night at Rising Tide Brewery. I loved meeting Heather from Rising Tide and Jenn & her husband Chuck from Knit Wit. Friday morning, I visited Knit Wit Yarn Shop's new location and then walked around. Dan, Dana and Sheri arrived and we met at Duck Fat for lunch before showing them around to some of our favorite breweries. Saturday we visited local shops and more breweries before going to see comedian Kathleen Madigan. Sunday, I did some shopping while Dan watched soccer then we enjoyed some drinks together and ended up back at Rising Tide where there was a 6p Burlesque show so Dan got us tickets. Really fun end to an awesome weekend.   KAL News Pigskin Party '24 will kick off in the fall (specific date TBD). We're looking for Sponsors for this season. Interested or know someone who is? Sign up for my email newsletter and click the box saying you're potentially interested in sponsoring events and you'll get first dibs on spots. And/or email me for details!   Other current & upcoming events: Summer Bingo with Monica & Cortney of the Craft Cook Read Repeat Podcast Colors of Fall with the Yarniacs Podcast Group. June 20- September 22 Summer Spin In with the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Podcast Group- May 27 - September 2 Summer Sock Camp with the Crazy Sock Lady The Knit Girllls are hosting their annual Stash Dash Event from May 24-August 31,2024. Here's a chatter thread for stash dash 2024! Stash Dash will run from May 24th-the end of August. Craft all the things and see how your FO pile grows! This is a competition only against yourself. Discord link: knit girllls discord Jasmin (of the Knitmore Girls Podcast) & I are competing again this year. Check out my Stash Dash Spreadsheet here     Events Flock Fiber Festival- August 9-11 in Seattle, WA FIber Revival: August 10 in Newbury, MA Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival; September 21 & 22, 2024 in Greenwich, NY (GREEN-Witch) Vermont Sheep & Wool: October 1 & 2, 2024 in Tunnebridge, VT NY Sheep & Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck): October 19 & 20, 2024 in Rhinebeck, NY Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl, (CA and NV) - Sept 12-15, 2024 Cape & South Shore Yarn Haul (MA) September 14-17, 2024 Lambtown, Dixon, CA - Oct 5-6, 2024 For more West Coast (US) event- check out the Seattle Knitters Guild Site.   Know of an event I should spread the word about? Let me know!   Life in Focus   Tune in for a health Update on BostonJensMom   On a Happy Note Dan and I took vacation the first week of July. Monday after Portland we just chilled. Tuesday I took Mom for whole brain radiation, then to visit my grandmother (her mother) and out for lunch. Wednesday/Thursday we visited friends renting a house in Wellfleet (Cape Cod) and Thursday/Friday we visited friends in Falmouth. Friday morning we picked up Riley from Camp and brought her to our house before she and I headed to Hornstra to get ice cream for lunch (because that's what vacation is for!) and over to my parents to the pool for the day. Monday 7/8- I met up with my friend Megg to do a 5+ mile beach walk before she headed out to Ireland for the month. Wed 7/10  Mom and I stayed in Boston to save her the back & forth daily for treatment. We met her friend Jacky for lunch. I went back to work in the afternoon. After work, we cooled off in the hotel pool and then had dinner, played Uno and bar trivia at The Hill. We stunk but it was fun! Sunday July 14th pool day at my parents. Jenna, Dave, Gabriella and Zach came over. Within a few hours they were both jumping off the diving board! July 17-18th Mom and I stayed in Boston again after her Radiation treatment. We hit the pool and fared slightly better at trivia but it was hard to be out as long. Mom's energy was much lower, she was coughing more and couldn't speak above a whisper. July 21st we had a pool day at my parents. Jeff, Millie and Garret, Jenna, and the 2 kiddos, Kris, Will, Aila and Matt. We celebrated Will's 17th birthday. Mom's hair had started falling out and the blank spots at the back of her head looked like a butterfly! Mom told us to go find some Sharpies and color it in! It was a hard day for her and by extension us, but this added a bit of fun and whimsy to it! Millie even attached little plastic gems to parts of the butterfly. After the "temporary tattooing" we shaved off the rest of her hair to help w/ the shedding. July 23rd- Mom's last day of Whole Brain Radiation! Coming home to a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Dan. Getting 2 massages this month after missing my scheduled on in June for our Portland trip! I always feel like I need it but I've been going up on weights at the gym and my upper body was screaming!   Quote of the Week “I know nothing in the world that has as much power as a word. Sometimes I write one, and I look at it, until it begins to shine.” -Emily Dickinson   ------ Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link FearLESS Living Fund to benefit the Blind Center of Nevada Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. 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Shownotes Heute haben wir für euch die Segmente Färbezeug Wollfestzeug Wollprojektzeug Spinnzeug Strickzeug Backzeug Kaufzeug Gelerntes Zeug Das gute Zeug Danke, Antje, für den tollen Stoff! Danke, Eeva, für das finnische Lakritz! Stricken auf dem Apfelhof:  am 3.8. / Mittags-ish / zwischen Köln und Bonn / Wenn ihr Interesse habt und mehr Details wollt, schreibt eine Mail an wollkanal@stilles-kaemmerchen.de Färbezeug Lauras Färbezeug Adventskalender 2024: adventskalender@spektralwolle.de Wollfestzeug Kielgeholt im Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord Rheinischer Wollmarkt in Euskirchen im LVR Industriemuseum Wollprojektzeug "Mama, ich bin im Fernsehen!" Schur in Düsseldorf ist durch Düsseldorfer Wolle von letztem Jahr wird diese Woche gesponnen Kardenband ist schon da Spinnzeug Lauras Spinnzeug Einiges zum Vorzeigen auf Handspindeln ca. 300 g “Reste” von John Arbon, mit Nadelmaß vorgeDizzed auf dem Vicky Rolags aus Merino, Seide, Leinen, BFL, Corriedale, Angelina auf dem Eel Wheel Nano Zwei ;) Strickzeug Lauras Strickzeug Rock aus PRU 4 Monday Sweater von PetiteKnit aus Aurinkokehrä DK Maschenproben Maßgestrickt von Claudia Eisenkolb Mohairprojekt Friedas Strickzeug Big love von Ankestrick - immer noch auf den Nadeln Sweater No.19 von my favorite things fertig Socken aus Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Mondim - Hibernal Socks von Summer Lee - mit Herzchenferse Premiere: Socken aus rh:ool trino Wonderwall Shawl von Melanie Berg aus rh:ool bloom Solo Scarf von Caidree aus WOF Merino Yak DK (altes Stash-Schätzchen) mit anderen Zunahmen und anderem iCord Backzeug Friedas Backzeug Treberbrot 300 g Treber (beim zweiten Mal 200 g davon mit 120 ml Wasser püriert) 260 g 550er Weizen 100 g Weizen-VK 5 g Frischhefe 13 g Salz (1 geriebene Möhre für längere Frischhaltung) Wasser nach Gefühl Kaufzeug Lauras Kaufzeug Zwei Stränge Mohair bei Elke BOHEI Taschen von Second Soul Factory Spinnrad geschenkt bekommen Etwas Wolle bei John Arbon Friedas Kaufzeug Kielgeholt Flusiges Yak bei Elke BOHEI Textiltag im Freilichtmuseum Lindlar Tasche aus Feincord bei Anju'z Scrunchie aus altem Leinen mit Hammer Flower Print Familientreffen Lana Grossa Gomitolo Collina Gelerntes Zeug Friedas gelerntes Zeug zwei Maschen iCord ist wahnsinnig viel dehnbarer als drei Maschen iCord "Plüsch" ist ein Fachbegriff und hat einen Plural: Plüsche! Lauras gelerntes Zeug Watercolour auf dem iPad, YouTube & SkillShare Das gute Zeug Lauras gutes Zeug Mind the Tech Podcast Strickmuster Editor: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en Stricktreff im Iglu in Köln Electro Magnetic Field & Spinnworkshop Spinnsession mit Imke => Hättet ihr Interesse an Spinnkursen im Rheinland? Friedas gutes Zeug Netflix-Doku “Hack your health” Ginger Bug again Freibad und Sandwichtoast Netflix: Kaulitz und Kaulitz Wo ihr uns findet Podcasting auf Deutsch Gruppe auf Ravelry, dort und auf Instagram kündigen wir auch an, wenn eine neue Folge online ist www.wollkanal.de iTunes wollkanal@podcasts.social auf Mastodon Wollkanal auf Instagram 🕵🏻‍♀️🤓 Laura: als @Philaine auf Ravelry und als @spektralwolle auf Instagram Frieda: als @craftraum auf Ravelry und Instagram und als @rhoolyarn auf Instagram

Shownotes Heute haben wir für euch die Segmente Färbezeug Wollfestzeug Wollprojektzeug Spinnzeug Strickzeug Backzeug Kaufzeug Gelerntes Zeug Das gute Zeug Danke, Antje, für den tollen Stoff! Danke, Eeva, für das finnische Lakritz! Stricken auf dem Apfelhof:  am 3.8. / Mittags-ish / zwischen Köln und Bonn / Wenn ihr Interesse habt und mehr Details wollt, schreibt eine Mail an wollkanal@stilles-kaemmerchen.de Färbezeug Lauras Färbezeug Adventskalender 2024: adventskalender@spektralwolle.de Wollfestzeug Kielgeholt im Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord Rheinischer Wollmarkt in Euskirchen im LVR Industriemuseum Wollprojektzeug "Mama, ich bin im Fernsehen!" Schur in Düsseldorf ist durch Düsseldorfer Wolle von letztem Jahr wird diese Woche gesponnen Kardenband ist schon da Spinnzeug Lauras Spinnzeug Einiges zum Vorzeigen auf Handspindeln ca. 300 g “Reste” von John Arbon, mit Nadelmaß vorgeDizzed auf dem Vicky Rolags aus Merino, Seide, Leinen, BFL, Corriedale, Angelina auf dem Eel Wheel Nano Zwei ;) Strickzeug Lauras Strickzeug Rock aus PRU 4 Monday Sweater von PetiteKnit aus Aurinkokehrä DK Maschenproben Maßgestrickt von Claudia Eisenkolb Mohairprojekt Friedas Strickzeug Big love von Ankestrick - immer noch auf den Nadeln Sweater No.19 von my favorite things fertig Socken aus Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Mondim - Hibernal Socks von Summer Lee - mit Herzchenferse Premiere: Socken aus rh:ool trino Wonderwall Shawl von Melanie Berg aus rh:ool bloom Solo Scarf von Caidree aus WOF Merino Yak DK (altes Stash-Schätzchen) mit anderen Zunahmen und anderem iCord Backzeug Friedas Backzeug Treberbrot 300 g Treber (beim zweiten Mal 200 g davon mit 120 ml Wasser püriert) 260 g 550er Weizen 100 g Weizen-VK 5 g Frischhefe 13 g Salz (1 geriebene Möhre für längere Frischhaltung) Wasser nach Gefühl Kaufzeug Lauras Kaufzeug Zwei Stränge Mohair bei Elke BOHEI Taschen von Second Soul Factory Spinnrad geschenkt bekommen Etwas Wolle bei John Arbon Friedas Kaufzeug Kielgeholt Flusiges Yak bei Elke BOHEI Textiltag im Freilichtmuseum Lindlar Tasche aus Feincord bei Anju'z Scrunchie aus altem Leinen mit Hammer Flower Print Familientreffen Lana Grossa Gomitolo Collina Gelerntes Zeug Friedas gelerntes Zeug zwei Maschen iCord ist wahnsinnig viel dehnbarer als drei Maschen iCord "Plüsch" ist ein Fachbegriff und hat einen Plural: Plüsche! Lauras gelerntes Zeug Watercolour auf dem iPad, YouTube & SkillShare Das gute Zeug Lauras gutes Zeug Mind the Tech Podcast Strickmuster Editor: https://www.stitchfiddle.com/en Stricktreff im Iglu in Köln Electro Magnetic Field & Spinnworkshop Spinnsession mit Imke => Hättet ihr Interesse an Spinnkursen im Rheinland? Friedas gutes Zeug Netflix-Doku “Hack your health” Ginger Bug again Freibad und Sandwichtoast Netflix: Kaulitz und Kaulitz Wo ihr uns findet Podcasting auf Deutsch Gruppe auf Ravelry, dort und auf Instagram kündigen wir auch an, wenn eine neue Folge online ist www.wollkanal.de iTunes wollkanal@podcasts.social auf Mastodon Wollkanal auf Instagram 🕵🏻‍♀️🤓 Laura: als @Philaine auf Ravelry und als @spektralwolle auf Instagram Frieda: als @craftraum auf Ravelry und Instagram und als @rhoolyarn auf Instagram

In dieser Podcastfolge sprechen wir mit Melanie Berg, auch bekannt als Mairlynd, einer talentierten Strickdesignerin und Autorin. Melanie teilt mit uns ihre Leidenschaft zum Stricken und wie sich daraus ihre Selbständigkeit entwickeln konnte. Außerdem erhalten wir einen Einblick in ihren Alltag, wie ein Strickdesign entsteht und welche Rolle die Community bei der Erstellung spielt.

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 243 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Fibernymph Dye Works & 3 Stitches Short   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Colin & Nora's Christmas Stockings Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears! web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: F (3.75 mm) You can find the project pages here- Nora's Ravelry Page & Colin's Ravelry Page     Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague (6 GBP pattern available on Ravelry & Ysolda's website) Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in Colorway 195 Black & Bumblebee Acres Farm Squishy Sock in the Rainbow Room Colorway Cast on using crochet magic circle to create number of CO sts called for in the pattern. Chose that because you can pull it tight. I then picked up and knit into those stitches. I knit the Adult Medium and switched to a 16" cord once I had the full number of stitches. I knit 10 inches of black before starting in with the rainbow stripes.     On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Portal Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Base in the Portal Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz- Pigskin Party Snack Shack Sponsor Progress- 1st sock finished. 2nd sock- leg & heel done. Nearly done with the foot.    Mermazing Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Mermazing Colorway (April 2022 Subscription Box) & mini skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz. Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Check out my Unboxing Video Here Contrasting heel with LFA mini from my 2021 Advent Calendar First sock done. On the leg of the second sock.   First Point of Libra Cowl Pattern: First Point of Libra Cowl by Laura Aylor Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn Ravelry Project Page Yarn purchased at Vogue Knitting Live January 2020 with Lauren. Planned to make a 2 color shawl. Cast on My Cryptonite by Melanie Berg and never got more than a couple inches in. Here's the Ravelry Project Page for the shawl that's now frogged. I've losing mojo on this so it will be going into hibernation until after Christmas.   Sagamore Flyover Cowl Ravelry Project Page A take-off on my Sagamore Flyover Hat available on Ravelry & LoveCrafts Nearly done. Interested to block this to see what tweaks I want/need to make to improve the design.   Chemo Cap Yarn: Bernat Velvet in the Blackbird Colorway Hook: G hook (4.5 mm) No real pattern. Improvising using notes from one I made for my Aunt Florence on December 1, 2020. You can find that Ravelry Project Page Here.   Brainstorming   Musselburgh hat for my brother with self-striping yarn in Boston Bruins (hockey) colors once I've finished my first one to make sure I like the fit. Socks and toys for Christmas gifts Advent socks with my kit from Woolens & Nosh. Travel packing- what to bring?!   From the Armchair   The Truth About Melody Brown by Lisa Jewell. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. These Precious Days by Ann Patchett. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link. The White Lotus on HBO (Season 1)   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.     KAL News   Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22   Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles. Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode Congrats to Ravelry User MostlyaLurker who won our October Coin Toss Interception hosted by Sunsoaked Yarns. Reminder to finish up your November Interception hosted by Woolen Women Fibers. You can find the details in the Ravelry Group or in this Google doc Woolen Cafe Interception: Woolen Women Fibers Get ready for our December Hat Interception hosted by Cori Eichelberger (irocknits) & Monique Leonard (Windswept Knits). Check out irocknits patterns on Ravelry & Windswept Monique's patterns on Ravelry. Find all of the Challenge details in this Google Doc- December Hat Interception: Iroc Knits & Windswept Designs Announcement of the Gratitude WIP Bonus: finish up WIPs started 9/22/22 or earlier (with a finish date of 11/24-12/31/22) and you can earn some bonus points. Check out all of the details & rules in this Doc- Gratitude WIP Bonus     Contest, News & Notes There will be no second podcast episode in November.  I am planning to release Vlogmas videos on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel in December. Click here for my 2021 Vlogmas Playlist. or here for my 2020 Vlogmas Playlist.   Life in Focus Last time I shared that my Mom's lung cancer has returned. We've since learned that the cancer has transitioned to small cell lung cancer which is more aggressive and will require more aggressive chemo. Keep those thoughts & prayers coming. Check out this video where Mom shares more.   On a Happy Note We had new railings installed. Dan is very handy and was able to fix our broken water pump- even after power went out right after! Vlogging with the girls. You can find the video here. My aunt Florence came for a visit in a red convertible! Playing Tock with Mom, Millie, Riley and Liz. Decorating a Christmas Tree with Mom, Dad, Dan and the kids. Watching Elf & The Santa Clause Playing with a new vlogging camera I purchased. The kids had a lot of fun with it too. Family photos with Amanda Silva Photography. You can find a sneak peek in her Instagram Feed here.   Quote of the Week   “We may, by fixing our attention almost fiercely on the facts actually before us, force them to turn into adventures; force them to give up their meaning and fulfill their mysterious purpose.” -- G. K. Chesterton   ------ Thank you for tuning in. Remember show notes for this episode can be found at www.downcellarstudio.com/# If you have a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can be found on Ravelry as BostonJen and I'd love it if you came over to join our lively and engaged Down Cellar Studio Ravelry Group. Check me out on Instagram at BostonJen1 if you want to see what I'm up to between episodes. Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Email me at downcellarstudio@gmail.com   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -"Soft Orange Glow" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. 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Thank you for tuning in to Episode 242 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. For Full Show Notes with Photos, check out my website.   This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Knitting in Passing In my Travels KAL News Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Star Knits, Adore Knit, Lolo Did It  Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Woolens & Nosh Sprout Socks   Yarn:  Woolens and Nosh 90% SW Targhee, 10% Nylon 3 Ply Yarn (411 yards / 100 grams) in the Sprout Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Sprout- 10 stripe- Light yellow, peach, ballet pink, maroon, dusty blue, kelly green, tapue, lighter grass green, cream, pale green. Yarn from Woolens & Nosh-  Pigskin Party Pro Shop Sponsor Project Bag- Pigskin '22 Exclusive from Anne Beady Designs  Repaired the cuff on Mom's Deja Blue Knit Picks Felici Socks from 2019.   Click here for my Ravelry Project Page.  I knit cuff down, so it was a bit of project to cut off the top of the sock, unravel back to the stockinette. Worked back up and used Jeny's surprisingly stretchy bind off to finish them.  Check out this page on Knitty for the details on this Bind Off. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Musselburgh Pattern: Musselburgh by Ysolda Teague (6 GBP pattern available on Ravelry & Ysolda's website) Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Yarn: Malabrigo Sock in Colorway 195 Black  Cast on using crochet magic circle to create number of CO sts called for in the pattern. Chose that because you can pull it tight. I then picked up and knit into those stitches. Colin & Nora's Christmas Stockings Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine. Available in this web archive link. I've also saved it to my podcast Gmail Google Drive in case it disappears!  web.archive.org-Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Our Archives.pdf Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver in Cherry Red, Hunter Green and White Hook: G (4.00 mm) Both stockings are joined & I'm working on the cuffs.  Mermazing Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plush Sock in the Mermazing Colorway (April 2022 Subscription Box) & mini skeins from Legacy Fiber Artz. Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Check out my  Blues and greens and purples.  Contrasting heel with LFA mini from my 2021 Advent Calendar Yarn from Pigskin Party Sponsors Hypnotic Yarn/Yarnable Box & Legacy Fiber Artz- both Snack Shack Sponsors Project Bag from Anne Beady Designs (Pro Shop Sponsor) Progress- 1st sock finished. 2nd cuff finished. Portal Socks Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Base in the Portal Colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Ravelry Project Page Yarn from Legacy Fiber Artz- Pigskin Party Snack Shack Sponsor Yarn- speckles. Mostly reads pink/maroons. so many tiny specks of color. taupe, green, blue, purple, gray/brown.  Progress- 1st sock finished. 2nd sock has several inches done on the leg 2021 Scrappy Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams ($5 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: sock yarn minis and scraps Ravelry Project Page (started in April 2021. Picked back up in September 2022) In this project, I used Helical knitting using Video Tutorial from Knitty Natty & Cate's Clasp Weft join- check out my YouTube Tutorial  by clicking here. Progress- 1st sock finished. 2nd cuff finished + an inch or so of the leg. Helical knitting made these so much more interesting to me. Game changer. First Point of Libra Cowl Pattern: First Point of Libra Cowl by Laura Aylor  Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Yarn: Barnyard Knits, Fuse Fiber Studio, One Twisted Tree (shop formerly own Prairie Girl Danie) + other leftover sock yarn  Ravelry Project Page Yarn purchased at Vogue Knitting Live January 2020 with Lauren. Planned to make a 2 color shawl. Cast on My Cryptonite by Melanie Berg and never got more than a couple inches in. Here's the Ravelry Project Page for the shawl that's now frogged.  Inspiration color= Barnyard Knits- Pricky Pear (multi- has grays, greens and pinks). Matches new long, green, quilted coat from J. Jill.  Plus Fuse Merino Sock in Mercury Glass (gray) & Fuse in Radical Acceptance (pink) I think this project would be great for small scraps because even though each section calls for X number of rows, you could easily modify it and have wider or thinner stripes in each direction.  Spinning 4oz of 100% Natural Cotswold purchased from Long Island Livestock Company at Rhinebeck for $20. Beautiful tan color.  No real plan or prep. Just enjoying the process. Brainstorming I'd like to make a fingering weight hat using yarns from the First Point of Libra Cowl to bring to the UK in November.  Found yarn for Megg's next Nanaimo Cardigan for Christmas- Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Abalone Colorway. Ordered from Joann.com From the Armchair On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass. Bookshop Affiliate Link. Amazon Affiliate Link.Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases. Knitting in Passing I shared stories about a women who took my knitting from me on the train and started knitting it herself, about how Hattie thought my Mom's cowl was the funniest beard she ever saw, how I was recognized by a local knitting in the lobby of a theater during intermission and about a chat with lovely woman at my local nail salon. In My Travels Rhinebeck 2022: Mom, Ryan, Nicki & I had a whirlwind weekend at CAKEPalooza and Rhinebeck- the NY Sheep & Wool Festival. Come along and enjoy the sights and sounds of the trip in this video on the  https://youtu.be/JmmjF1VcIGU In this episode I shared just a few highlights. Some key links: Shameka‘s cupcakes that we bought at CAKEpalooza Rhinebeck sweaters- Mom and I each wore our Wave of Change Jackets. Click here for the Ravelry Project Page for Jen's Sweater & the Ravelry Page for Mom's sweater. On Sunday, I wore my Boxing Day Bonus Shawl. Mom wore her new Shift Cowl- click here for the Ravelry Project Page.  Mom got to share her Scrapbox Challenge project with Crispina who hosted this challenge in March 2020 Ross Farm Fiber Tour 2022 Shirts In November I'm going to the UK. I'll be visiting Manchester, Newbury & London, England & Cardiff, Wales. Do you have any tips or suggestions for me? Restaurants, shops, best ways to get theater tickets etc.  KAL News Pigskin Party'22: The Official Hashtag is #DCSPigskinParty22   Pigskin Landing Page on the Down Cellar Studio Website. Start Here Thread in the Ravelry Group Link to the Official Rules Player Registration- Google Form Check out our amazing Sponsors! Click here for the Google doc with their websites and Instagram profiles.  Check out the list of available Coupons from our amazing sponsors- Ravelry Link. Google Doc. Check out the Pigskin Exclusive Items in this Ravelry Thread Important Updates in this Episode First of the Pigskin Participation Prizes. The 10 Grand Prizes will be shared soon! Check out November's Woolen Cafe Interception Challenge hosted by Woolen Women Fibers. You can find the details in the Ravelry Group or in this  November- Woolen Cafe Interception: Woolen Women Fibers The October Interception Winner will be shared in early November in the Ravelry Group & in the next episode. Thanks again to Sunsoaked Yarns for hosting! Rule update: you need to have a Unique URL for each submission. Check out this Ravelry Post for details. I've also updated the Official Rules.  This year we'll have 10 grand prizes! Will share details in the group soon! Life in Focus Quick health update on Mom who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer on December 1, 2021. Her October scans showed new tumors in the pleura (lining) of her lungs which aren't responding to her Tagrisso gene therapy medicine. They'll be doing a biopsy to see if they can tell why it is resistant and perhaps there is another drug they can try. Since that will take about a month before we have results, she'll be starting chemotherapy in the meantime. 1st infusion on November 4th. Send out all those good wishes.  You can check out the video we recorded together if you want to hear more. The first 40 minutes are really just a recap of our spring, summer and fall fun- complete with photos and videos.  https://youtu.be/AGyUgXLHXGo On a Happy Note Rhinebeck! Sharon of Knit Style Yarns just released her first pattern- Celtic Christmas Cowl ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) & kindly gifted me a copy. Thank you Sharon & congrats! I went to see Sweeney Todd at Company Theater with Mom, Terri & Emelyn. My cousin Colleen got married last weekend! She looked beautiful. The wedding was perfect. They had cider donuts instead of wedding cake! Mom & my 94 year old Aunt Florence who also has cancer, set Colleen's wedding as their goal and they were both there with big smiles and so much energy. Dancing and laughing. We are all so grateful for that. Colin and Nora whooping it up on the dance floor. Colleen & her Dad dancing in the trolley all the way back to the hotel with Dan and my cousin Joanie's husband using their phone flashlights to create a strobe effect! Oisin and Dan working to cut and stack wood. Made Oisin a batch of applesauce even though I haven't had time to teach him how to make it yet.  My cousins sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Total surprise. 20 years at my day job. Dinner celebration postponed but Dan and I look forward to going to that in early 2023. I got to pick out a gift from an online catalog. I picked an Air Fryer so hit me with your best vegetarian air fryer recipes! Our contractor starting putting new railings on our deck. We attended my cousins (Pat & Kevin's) joint Surprise Costume Birthday Party. Mom, Dad, Dan and I dressed up in a Little Mermaid Theme!  We saw a local production of Guys & Dolls. Megg is a Hot Box Dancer. Oisin was a Gambler. They were both great! Quote of the Week There is the touch of November in the air, chill enough to have a slight tang, like properly aged cider. Not air that caresses, nor yet air that nips.  Air that makes one breathe deeply and think of spring water and walk briskly.   -Hal Borland   Contact Information:   Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio Check out my Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel Knit Picks Affiliate Link Bookshop Affiliate Link Yarnable Subscription Box Affiliate Link Music -“Soft Orange Glow” by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/ Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.

Welcome to our first podcast, Tosh Talks. Tosh Talks features interviews of our MT Collection No. 2 designers with our resident yarn whisperer, Sunne Meyer. We're starting with the one-and-only Melanie Berg. Melanie may be the foremost shawl designer working today. She is known for mixing texture and color into wearable modern designs that are both playful and beautiful—and in this case more reflective. She designs to surprise—from mingling stripes with lace, to choosing unexpected color combinations. Melanie loves to collaborate with other creatives around the world, and her patterns have been published by yarn companies and knitting magazines globally. Her design for MT Collection No. 2 is called Up All Night.

Your feet take the weight of your whole body It's easy to see how painful feet can quickly lead to discomfort and cause health problems. If you have heel pain, dry skin, discolored toenails, cracked skin, cuts, redness, or swelling, you should consult with a specialist as soon as possible. A variety of diseases can present themselves peripherally in the lower extremities. Dry skin that is cracked or flaking near the heel or ball of the foot can be a sign of thyroid issues. The characteristic “pins and needles” sensation in the feet can lead to the discovery of undiagnosed diabetes. In today's podcast with Dr. Melanie Berg, she discusses misconceptions about foot care, how stretching plays a part in your foot health, and warning signs you can look for. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Foot health & podiatry with Dr. Melanie Berg. Podiatry focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of medical conditions related to the feet and lower legs. https://hudsonphysicians.com/service/podiatry/

The guys welcome listener Melanie Berg to talk about The Ramones  “Road to Ruin.”  Plenty of other discussion including Tik Tok and the cranberry juice drinking skateboarder, Tommy moving to engineering, Marky's 1st record, boredom being one of the top punk themes, telling the difference between Dee Dee and Joey songs, and the song Melanie wants played at her wedding.Check out Ramones at: https://www.ramones.com/Check out other episodes at RecordsRevisitedPodcast.com, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Castbox, iHeartMedia, Google Podcasts and Spotify. Additional content is found at: Facebook.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast or twitter @podcastrecords or IG at instagram.com/recordsrevisitedpodcast/ or join our Patreon at patreon.com/RecordsRevisitedPodcast

Episode 59 February 18, 2021 On the Needles 1:10   The Throwover by Andrea Mowry-- madelinetosh vintage in Copper Pink, Danger Will Robinson, Farmhouse White and Nocturne (December 2018) (aug 2018/march 2020)-- DONE!!   Wayward Socks by Cookie A., Alisha Goes Around Richness of Martens Fingering in Genevieve (MCS) Feb 2012  (stopped b/c SM?)-- DONE!   Sock madness   Snap by Tin Can Knits, blues-- DONE! And different blues   Sian by Elizabeth Doherty, Three Irish Girls Springvale DK in Gatsby and Art Deco   Cloudbreak by Melanie Berg (this one is NOT a Ravelry link!)   On the Easel 13:45 Limn + Latitude interviewed a listener. (Thanks Tori!) Chatting about my detour into abstraction. Linden Sweatshirt from Grainline Studio. Ponte pants with Simplicity Pattern 9017. On the Table 27:22 Quinoa! Quinoa and bean salad from Rancho Gordo Vegetarian Chipotle Griddled chicken salad with chorizo & quinoa from Bird in the Hand by Diana Henry (sort of): chipotle, romaine not spinach or arugula, leftover veggie sausage Hazelnut gato with nutella whipped cream from Simple Cake by Odette Williams   Chocolate almond olive oil cake with raspberries Cocoa yogurt cake with berry glaze Yossy Arefi blog   Buffalo Chicken ring with homemade crescent dough. Smitten Kitchen Ultimate Banana Bread. PSA: parchment paper is not waxed paper. On the Nightstand 41:25 Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Geoffrey Trousselot (Translator) Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins (audio) Still Life by Louise Penny (audio) The Guest List by Lucy Foley Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews This Time Next Year by Sophie Cousens The Last Equation of Isaac Severy by Nova Jacobs Outlawed by Anna North The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah The Removed by Brandon Hobson The Walking People by Mary Beth Keane This is Happiness by Niall Williams  

I spoke to Melanie Berg, a mental health care professional and baking hobbyist from Chattanooga,Tennesee. Melanie is friends with Kaia Moore ( Episode 207) . Berg found a love for baking in graduate school as a coping mechanism in times of stress. Melanie is a fan of making cakes with no rule's which is part of what shapes her unique baking style that landed her to being mentioned in the Wall Street Journal. You can also review her Instagram at (sugarbaecakes) where she made a cake for every song on Taylor Swift's 2020 album, "Evermore." While baking has provided a space for creativity, side hustling, and coping, Melanie is set to continue her career as a mental health professional. Melanie looks forward to getting her license as a professional counselor and has experience working in residential treatment centers . In our conversation I talk to Melanie about her passions for baking, her mental health care industry ambitions, and catfishing. Find out more on Dreams Not Memes. Instagram @sugarbaecakes WSJ Link https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-made-a-rainbow-explosion-cake-it-fizzled-11568039023 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dreamsnotmemes/support

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 178 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles In my Travels KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: 2 Guys Yarn Company Off the Needles Creepy Graffiti Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Asylum Fibers in the Creepy Graffiti colorway On the Needles Mom’s Frozen Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 103 Hat Pattern: 103 Hat by Jennifer Lassonde Yarn: Suburban Stitcher DK Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) & 7 (4.0mm) Pinwheel Socks Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Knit Picks Felici in the Pinwheel Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) My Cryptonite Shawl Pattern: My Cryptonite by Melanie Berg ($6.31 US) Yarn: Barnyard Knits Merino Nylon Fingering in the Pickly Pear Colorway (gray with multicolors).  Fuse Fiber Studio Merino Sock in the Mercury Glass (gray) and Radical Acceptance Colorway (pinky) Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) Happiest Blanket Ever Happiest Blanket Ever by Tamara Kelly (free crochet pattern) Hook: K: 6.5 mm Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (white) for MC, leftover acrylic stash yarn for CCs. In My Travels I went to NYC for Vogue Knitting Live and to visit y friend Laura Thursday we saw Jagged Little Pill on Broadway- INCREDIBLE. Friday-I took a slipped stitch knitting class with Faina Goberstein– and then bought her The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting Laura and I went on our own little Brewery Tour Long Island City. Wayland Winter Farmers Market Fiber Days Mostly hung out w/ my friend Mara and her boys. Always great to see Monique- Windswept Designs and The Knitting on the Run podcast host Bought 2 skeins of DK from Dachinger Wool. It was so fun to see a sample of my Ice Time hat in the booth! KAL News New for 2020: Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here.  January 1- March 31 – sQuelch the Queue Knit any projects you had in your queue (prior to January 1). Knit as many as you can. You will receive extra entries for any patterns that have been sitting in your queue for over 5 years. Fine print* NO WIPS are allowed for these quests. Cast on the first day of the quest and whatever is finished by the last day will count. Quarter 1 Sponsors: Anne Beady Designs, KnitCompanion, Fibernymph Dye Works & Knitters Brewing Company We are looking for Prizes for this KAL. If you’re interested- please let me know! I’m also offering a discount on ads if you sponsor this KAL, Splash Pad or Pigskin. Emails went out to those on my newsletter this week. Sign up for my email newsletter to be informed about sponsor options. Pigskin Party ’19! Not familiar? It’s a ridiculously fun make-a-long that runs all through the NFL football season. We typically have a couple hundred participants each year. For each FO you finish, you earn touchdown & field goal points. You also earn points for using sponsor products & fulfilling other challenges. For every 100 points earned, you get an entry into our Grand Prize drawing. We also have lots of prizes reserved for participation on Ravelry and Instagram to keep it fun and light. Everything you need to know is linked in the Start Here Thread in the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group including the Rules, Questions Thread, End Zone Dance Thread where you post your FOs, Coupon Code Thread, List of Prizes, Exclusive Items from our Sponsors! Pro Shop Sponsors  2 Guys Yarn Company Abstract Fiber AdoreKnit agirlandherwool Designs of Acadia (Pigskin Logo Bag) Fibernymph Dye Works Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Infinite Twist JDStudios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knitosophy Designs Knitters Brewing Company Knit Style Yarns Prairie Bag Works Progress Keepers by Meliabella Sunsoaked Yarns Yarn Love Snack Shack Sponsors Anne Beady Designs APLCrafts Birch Hollow Fibers Brenda Castiel Designs Creations of the Anomalous Mind Designs by Meliabella Fish Belly Fiber Works Geektastic Fibers IrocKnits Designs Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit/Wit Designs Leading Men Fiber Arts Legacy Fiber Artz Lilliput Yarn Lolodidit Love in Stitches Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns Nicole Simmons Designs Queen City Yarn Remade By Hand Designs Shanalines Designs Tangerine Designs Teal Torch Knits The Project Bag Tin Can Knits UNICORN CLEAN Wild Branch Design Windswept Designs Woodsy and Wild Our January Interception posted & is kindly sponsored by designer Windswept Designs (Monique Leonard)! To be eligible to win: Complete a project of at least 100 yards that does not contain any sheep’s wool. Project must have been cast on on/after 1/1/20 and completed by 1/31/20 Post your FO in this thread with a description and/or photo that shows how you’re meeting the challenge. Get Ready for SuperBowl Weekend. Check out this thread in the group. Events Wayland Winter Farmers Market Fiber Days – March 1 2/9/20: 3rd Annual Boston Farm & Fiber Festival  at the Boston Public Market 2/28-3/1/20: NETA Spa Weekend in Freeport, ME 3/14-3/17/20: Knit North Yarn Crawl (north of Boston). Website not yet working. Stitches United – March 26-29, 2020 in Hartford, CT 3/28/20: Woolapalooza  in Lincoln, MA Life in Focus Plastic Free July Updates: Tru Earth Eco-Strips Laundry Detergent Refills for my favorite Uniball Retractable fine point pens Lush Toothy Tabs Ask Me Anything Tune in to hear a question on how I use Evernote to organize my life. Are you interested in hearing more about my organizing, habit tracking, goal settings etc? I think Patreon might be a good option for that. Comes over to the Episode 178 Chat thread in our Ravelry Group to talk more if you’re interested in that idea. On a Happy Note 90 min massage Dan and I visited a new to us brewery- Stellwagen. Planning a kitchen renovation and we are able to buy a large cabinet that matches our existing cabinets (but painted) to give us more storage. Dan and I went on our first hike together at home. I went to speak at the MA eBay and Resellers Meet-up group that my mom organizes. I got a new iPhone 11 Pro Max. The camera is epic. Quote of the Week “The purpose of fear is to raise your awareness not to stop your progress.”― Steve Maraboli Thank you for tuning in! 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Ich erzähle Euch von der Buchpremiere vom neuen Buch von Melanie Berg, was ich sonst so in Bonn erlebt habe sowie von meinen aktuellen Projekten. Es gibt das Buch Colorwork Shawls von Melanie Berg zu gewinnen!

This week's episode is sponsored by:               No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.   We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.     On the Needles:(0:32) ** Go read the Ravelry statement. Thank you to the BIPOC who have been leading the discussion and educating FOR FREE. Buy them a KO-FI. A good list to start with is here: - @su.krita - @sophiatron - @antigona_sanchez - @tyneswedish - @arohaknits - @cdickdesigns - @astitchtowear - @nerdbirdmakery - @transitory   The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is complete, first sleeve is more than half done. Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan. Knit up all the yarn that was frogged. Got to the waist.  Need to figure out how I want to do the hip increases. Jasmin references the Kapuzin Hoodie. Jasmin has finished the collar of the Sprig pullover. Gigi is working on  The Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018. Jasmin is made some progress on her Viajante. Jasmin references the Elephant and Piggie children's books. Gigi loves her Einstein coat. We mention the Yarniacs podcast. Jasmin made some good progress on her Asfaltflickan Pony socks (Vanilla is the new black) Gigi: Patons Kroy socks. New pair cast on in Slate Jacquard, needs heels and toes. Cast on one more. Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi. First one done, need to do 3 needle bind off on the second one. Events: (24:36): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Not along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(26:24) This week we answer a question from the what do you want to hear about thread about searching for errata.   When Knitting Attacks:(36:31) Gigi is working on Cat Bordhi wristers . Did first one with slipped edges, forgot that for second one.   Need to set color when I am done   Patons Kroy Socks: forgot that I needed to purl the soles  Count on the socks is off. Instead of 28 stitches each, I have 26 and 27 Can’t find second set of sock rockets    Review:(41:11) This week we review Glamourie, Alice Starmore   Tour de Fleece Training:(49:15) - Week 6: Find your support network Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably   And Sew On:(50:16)  Genevieve is learning to sew. The Best of Sewing Machine Fun For Kids.   Sewing notebook paper, lines are getting straighter, more confident, set the machine to a faster speed  

This week's episode is sponsored by:   So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins. Akerworks: We like making things.               No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Carry your creativity with Erin Lane Bags! Whether you show your fiber fandom with the woolly wonder Sheepleverse, or dive into history with the Curiosities collection, our project bags, totes, and hook and needle organizers are at the ready to keep your hobby happy.   We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com         On the Needles:(0:33) The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is nearly complete. Here is the link for fundraising for the Children's Musical Theater San Jose. Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan. Still knitting on yarn that was frogged. Jasmin has finished the body of the Sprig pullover. Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante. Gigi is working on  The Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018 Jasmin made some good progress on her Asfaltflickan Pony socks (Vanilla is the new black) Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi, in Forbidden Fiber Co,First one done, working on the back of the second one Jasmin has finished the body of the Sprig pullover. Patons Kroy socks are done, need ends woven in. New pair cast on in Slate Jacquard   Events: (21:32): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Knot along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(23:39) This week we answer a question from the what do you want to hear about thread about post concussion knitting. Sam Knitmore joins us. Jasmin suggests the Simple collection by TinCanKnits.   When Knitting Attacks:(33:59) Gigi is working on Cat Bordhi wristers . Did first one with slipped edges, forgot that for second one.   Need to set color when I am done Rocky Coast cardigan.  Yarn has weak spots Tied a bow to weave in ends later.  Next weak spot: wet spliced ends   Review:(37:39) This week we review 100 Knits   Tour de Fleece Training:(49:16) week 5: Clean your wheel. Jasmin recommends Murphy's Oil Soap and Wood Beams wood conditioner.   Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably   And Sew On:(53:51) Genevieve is learning to sew. The Best of Sewing Machine Fun For Kids.

This week's episode is sponsored by:               No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com     Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.     Take advantage of HelloFresh’s special offer for 2019. Get $80 off your first month by going to hellofresh.com/KNITMORE80 and enter KNITMORE80.     We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.         On the Needles:(0:36) Gigi finished the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. 45  green squares, 48 purple squares. The body of Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is nearly complete. Genevieve worked on her Elsa scarf. Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante. Gigi is working on  The Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018   Jasmin is nearly finished with the right half of the front on her  Myrna top by Joan Michael-McGowan out of Tess Yarns microfiber ribbon. Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi, in Forbidden Fiber Co,   Jasmin is nearly done with the first sleeve of her Polwarth pullover in Neighborhood Fiber Co Luxury Sport in the “Sanctuary City” benefit colorway. Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan.   Jasmin is working on the Sprig pullover. She loves Global Beads in Mountain View   Events: (20:26): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is ongoing - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24. Hosted by the Knitgirllls - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Knot along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(21:51) This week we answer a question from the what do you want to hear about thread about weaving in ends in slippery yarn. we mention Fray Check Let us know how you deal with weaving is slippery yarn.   When Knitting Attacks:(29:59) Gigi is working on The Joker and the Thief.  Did something wrong with the increases, now the count for is off   Review:(32:50) Maja's Swedish Mittens  by Maja Karlsson   Tour de Fleece Training:(46:10) - Week 4: prep your tools Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably

This week's episode is sponsored by:             No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Dragonfly Fibers creates hand-dyed, artisan yarns and fibers in vivid and sophisticated colorways. We can be found in select local yarn shops and at fiber festivals such as Rhinebeck, Maryland Sheep and Wool, Vogue Knitting Live, STITCHES and SAFF. We also have a bi-monthly yarn club called Club Dragonfly. You can join on a pro-rated basis and receive three more shipments, with or without bonus swag. If you’re local to the Washington, DC area, please join us for our super-fun open house at our studio on Saturday, June 22nd from 12-4. We’re located at 4104 Howard Avenue in Kensington, Maryland. We have plenty of surprises in store! Chicagoland folks can find us at STITCHES Midwest in booths 304/306/308 from August 1st-4th in Schaumburg, Illinois. All of our products are available on our website, www.dragonflyfibers.com. Come see why we say that Dragonfly Fibers are the colors of happiness.     Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.   We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com     Books plus knitting plus happy memories. That’s Little Skein in the Big Wool. We make kits, yarn and project bags that bring your favorite stories to life. Find *your* favorite story at littleskein.com       On the Needles:(0:33) We are drooling over ice cream. The Perfect Scoop. Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante. Gigi is working on the green part of the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. 45  green squares are done so far, have yarn for one more, 48 purple squares. Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan is separated for the armholes!   She remains  enthusiastic about Knitcompanion Gigi is working on  the Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Yarn from Stitches 2018   Jasmin has separated the sleeves on her #chooseyourownadventureKAL Sprig in Squashblossom yellow and is zooming down the body. Gigi suggests buttons by Sheila Ernst Jasmin mentions the pleased expression on @antigonaNYC on Instagram in her Tundra Pullover. She also loves A Verb For Keeping Warm Jasmin is making progress on the front on her  Myrna top by Joan Michael-McGowan out of Tess Yarns microfiber ribbon. Gigi is knitting the Long Pure Garter Stitch Mitts, by Cat Bordhi, in Forbidden Fiber Co, Merino Nylon Stellina in Coal Train Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan. Jasmin mentions Sally Fox Gigi is knitting more socks out of Patons Kroy, both need to be kitchenered and afterthought heeled. Events: (23:46): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is BACK ON! - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24 - May  31 till end of August: Two Ewes Knot along Not knitting, crochet, spinning or weaving -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28,   Mother Knows Best:(25:44) This week we discuss Franklin Habit’s  from the Lion Brand blog piece about the things we leave behind. Jasmin mentions custom label logo design by Julie.   When Knitting Attacks:(41:11) Gigi is working on Cat Bordhi wristers.  Edges are not crisp, but loose and flaring.  Frogged. Will slip 1st stitch.  Yarn lost color all over my hands.     Review:(44:07) The Art of Circular Yokes, by Kerry Bogert   Tour de Fleece Training:(1:02:46) Week 3:  take 25g and spin a sample to test both your fiber, and your wheel.   Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably   And Sew On:(1:04:03) Sewing machine is back. Jasmin really likes Ray’s sewing in SJ.   Aki's Bakery is now closed. No link.

This week's episode is sponsored by:   So, you already know about the Akerworks Yarn Caddy Kit. Now, we are adding a little twist for you: Introducing the Akerworks Butterfly Kate, designed to fold into itself, making it incredibly easy to pack in a bag and take on any adventure! The Butterfly Kate has a wooden base, a carbon fiber shaft with two angle settings, a nifty pattern holder, and our patent-pending TensiTamer gizmo to keep everything in place and select your desired tension. It's designed either for use with our Yarn Caddy, or as a single shaft Lazy Kate for use with spinning bobbins. Akerworks: We like making things.                                   No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.   Take advantage of HelloFresh’s special offer for 2019. Get $80 off your first month by going to hellofresh.com/KNITMORE80 and enter KNITMORE80.   We all have it, we all snicker about it. Fun Fur. Whether it’s eyelash, boucle, or just generally furry, it’s hard to find projects for novelty yarn. With a sweet face, spiraling horns, and delightfully rotund body, Friendsheep by Cate Carter-Evans lets you transform your novelty and textured yarns into sweet, fleecy little friends. Pattern available on Ravelry; more info at infinitetwist.com   Have you ever had to frog because you forgot a step several rows back? Or lost your spot because you dropped your magnet board or lost track with your highlighter tape? Instead of wrestling with paper, use the knitCompanion app. It keeps you on track so you can knit more and frog less. knitCompanion works with ALL your patterns and is available for apple, android and kindle fire devices.   On the Needles:(0:37) Jasmin is making progress on the front on her  Myrna top by Joan Michael-McGowan out of Tess Yarns microfiber ribbon.   Gigi is back working on the Rocky Coast cardigan.   Jasmin is making some progress on her Viajante.   Gigi is working on the green part of the Welcome blanket in Berroco Comfort. 40 green squares are done so far, 32 purple squares.  +5   Jasmin finished her Knitmore Vanilla Socks out of Oink Pigments “Roy G. Pig”, and did the Vanilla Sock Pattern update. (First FO of stash dash!) Gigi: the Joker and the Thief shawl by Melanie Berg. Stitches 2018 Jasmin’s Dissent Cardigan yoke: colorwork finished! Jacquard floats! She is enthusiastic about Knitcompanion She talks about Jacqard floats and mentions Alasdair Post-Quinn's books, and Lucy Neatby She mentions Star War hats , and techknitter's STUART Jacquard float technique Gigi is knitting more socks out of Patons Kroy   Events: (18:37): - #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL is BACK ON! - Stash Dash :May 24 till August 24 -May 15 Knitgirllls rule change episode - May  31 till end of August:Two Ewes Knot along -Tour de Fleece: July 6-28, training starts May 22   We loved Bottle Shock Sherri from Morro Fleece Works will process the fleeces we bought there. Anna Harvey had dryer balls In Stitches:(26:44) Gigi :Einstein coat Jasmin:Parkland Boxy, and Breezy   Mother Knows Best:(29:41) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?" thread about wearing ease vs designer ease. She mentions Kenneth D King   When Knitting Attacks:(38:30) Gigi: socks. Messed up the toe decreases Joker:haven’t gotten the rhythm yet, pulled back knitting three times Kroy socks.  Cast on second sock.  Color stripes are running the opposite way of the first sock.   Wound backwards? Did my toes in regular stockinette.  Pulling it out again because Princess on the pea. Jasmin mentions the Akerworks yarn caddy. Joker and the Thief shawl.  Crossed stitch.   Tour de Fleece Training:(51:27) Week 2: Weigh out your fiber into 25 g nests. If you are preparing your own fiber: wash your fleece and start processing. Join Team Sasquatch if you haven't done so already. LINK Also, be mindful of your body. Ergonomics. Make sure you are Knitting Comfortably Gigi spun and plied bits of hand spun that are just a taste will make nice preemie hats on the Turkish spindle   And Sew On:(54:00) Sewing machine not working Embroidered fabric for a dress for Jasmin. Changes for the new version: longer.  Incorporate the godets into the garment to have fewer seams interrupting the embroidery.  Also, cut front and back on fold, instead of two halves. Correction: Gigi said warp thread. For straightening, one  pulls a weft thread.  

It’s our final episode of the year and thanks to the joys of modern technology (Allison is in London and Rachel is in sunny Australia) we’ve been able to connect and catch up. News & Announcements We’ve joined Rosy Green Wool and designer Melanie Berg and their campaign Knitters Against Malaria. The campaign runs from December 24th, 2018 through to January 31st, 2019. If you’ve not made any holiday charitable donations yet or if you still have room to give, it only takes a few dollars to purchase bed nets for distribution in Africa to help prevent this disease. We are also tickled to have made the shortlist of nominees for Knit Now magazine’s Knitter of the Year 2018 Awards! We’re nominated in the Local Superstars category for our work creating yarn-y events and celebrating local and UK makers. Voting is now up to the public through the 31st of December so if you’re able to cast your vote for us, we’d really appreciate it! Check out all of the amazing nominees and cast your vote here. What we’ve been working on Thanks to the influence of Sockmatician’s Instagram and a sneaky trip to Morris & Sons in Sydney, Rachel has been working on the Knot Dead Yet cowl by Dan Lee. She’s also been spinning on her Turtlemade spindle from Alli and enjoying the portability of the spindle. Allison is almost finished her Land of Sweets cowl by Helen Stewart while also working on the 1898 hat for Harrison for Christmas. She’s also knitting fingerless mitts and has her Make Nine lined up for 2019. The Christmas Episode We chatter on about what we’re doing for Christmas and how we’ve treated ourselves by supporting the Dreaming Robots Kickstarter for the new Electric Eel Wheel Nano. Wrap Up Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night between 7 and 10pm at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Programming note: our stitch knit is on hiatus over the holidays and will resume the week of January 7th, 2019. The podcast is now on hiatus for a wee break while Rach continues her travels. Don’t worry - we’ll be back in 2019 with new plans and new surprises! Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Sleeping at Last Carol of the Bells - Future of Forestry I’ll Be Home for Christmas - Sleeping at Last

Counselor by day and Baker by night, Melanie is a passionate about people kind of person. She is hilarious, thoughtful, and down right talented. Listen in to hear how she balances the heavy stuff that comes along with counseling with the light and fluffy mixing of cake batter and all things celebration.  Melanie loves to celebrate others and baked her first featured cake for a friends wedding. The people loved it, and BAM she is now a professional baker!  Join in for this weeks episode to hear more about Mel's journey and how this passion turned into a paycheck.  Connect with Melanie @sugarbaecakes on insta (you won't regret it)  Connect with me @lexibozarth on insta and lexibozarth.com

Continuing our year’s theme of Yarn Adventures we’re delighted to have a chat with Kate Gagnon Osborn and Courtney Kelley of Kelbourne Woolens. They share a bit of their 10 year yarn adventure with us – which has culminated in the release of their brand new yarn Germantown, and a special appearance at our upcoming Yarnporium! Thanks to our sponsor: The Yarn Collective This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Yarn Collective, a fibre and design company focused on working with independent designers to bring you luxurious hand-dyed yarns in a range of inspiring colourways. These international designers represent the best of modern knitwear design and include Bristol Ivy, Melanie Berg, Carol Feller and Michele Wang. Each designer has created and curated a distinctive and wonderful line for The Yarn Collective. You can find out more about the yarns by visiting www.theyarncollective.com.  Yarnporium Update Hopefully you’re not completely sick of hearing about the show yet and have got your tickets and are gearing up for the show! We can’t wait to see you! Tickets A limited number of advanced tickets are on sale on our website. We encourage you to have a look at those! Day tickets are available for £10 in advance or £12 on the day. If you are attending a workshop you automatically have access to the marketplace! Workshops Workshops are starting to sell out so if there’s one you’ve been thinking about taking – please register soon before spaces are all gone! Workshops will only be on sale until 11.:59pm on Sunday, October 28th. Workshop registration will not be possible in person at the Yarnporium. Friday – Yarn Lovers Lounge sponsored by The Yarn Collective Saturday – Makers Walking the Talk Series What we’re working on Rachel has finished her Béton Brut shawl for the Yarnporium Countdown KAL, along with the 21-Color Slouch hat that she busted out in a single sitting! She’s also made progress on her Raindrops tee by Tin Can Knits. Allison’s knitting attention has been scattered between the Tullameen Shawl MKAL and the Béton Brut KAL while also working on a new hat design. She’s also plotting a sweater to make on her new-to-her chunky knitting machine. Maybe you’ll see her wearing it at the Yarnporium? Germantown This week we had a lovely catch up with Kate and Courtney from Kelbourne Woolens who are joining us for the Yarnporium. They have had a very busy yarn adventure over the last 10 years as they’ve built their business. Their 10 year anniversary has brought with it both change and new opportunities and they chat with us about their new directions, and their latest yarn, Germantown. Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night between 7 and 10pm at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Revolution - Kate Tucker A Good Reason To Smile - Chasing Noise

On this episode of the podcast we’re counting down to the Yarnporium - only five weeks to go now. Eep! We’ve cast on for the Yarnporium Countdown KAL - are you joining us? Thanks to our sponsor: The Yarn Collective This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Yarn Collective, a fibre and design company focused on working with independent designers to bring you luxurious hand-dyed yarns in a range of inspiring colourways. These international designers represent the best of modern knitwear design and include Bristol Ivy, Melanie Berg, Carol Feller and Michele Wang. Each designer has created and curated a distinctive and wonderful line for The Yarn Collective. You can find out more about the yarns by visiting www.theyarncollective.com.  Yarnporium Countdown KAL The Yarnporium Countdown KAL officially kicked off a week ago. Thanks to those of you who joined us on Instagram Live for the cast on and huge apologies for the loss of sound at the end. We’re still getting used to the whole IG Live thing! If you want to join in, head over to our Ravelry group for more details and show us your yarn and your progress. Don’t forget to tag your projects on Ravelry and Instagram with the tag #YarnporiumKAL2018 to be eligible for some fab prizes too. Want to use Walcot Yarns for your shawl? Head on over to their website before September 30th to get 10% off your yarn purchase! Use the code YarnporiumKAL2018 to get the discount added at checkout. What we’re working on Rachel is working on Béton Brut for the Yarnporium KAL and has finished a new crochet pattern that is AMAZING for handspun! She plans to release the new pattern in a few weeks time. Rach is also finding all kinds of lost WIPs and has plans to make the 21-color slouch hat from Blue Sky Fibers. Allison has two KALs on the go with the Béton Brut shawl as well as the Tullameen Mystery KAL for SweetGeorgia Yarns - using some of their new colours for fall/winter. She’s finally cracked her super secret project too. Countdown to Yarnporium At the time of recording the podcast there were only 6 weeks to go until the Yarnporium - which means there’s now even less time! Things you can look forward to at the show: Indie Designer Day and the Yarn Lovers Lounge - sponsored by The Yarn Collective and featuring book signings, meet and greets with designers and trunk shows + mini cafe - all happening on Friday, November 2 Makers Walking the Talk Series with The New Yarn Barons, Your Pattern in Print and The Story of Laine - happening on Saturday, November 3 VIP ticket holders and Saturday workshop participants will also get early access to the marketplace from 9am before doors open to the general public at 10am on Saturday A fantastic line up of workshops on both days with teachers that include Kelbourne Woolens, Nathan Taylor, Jane Lithgow, Karie Westermann, Kate Atherley, Carol Feller, Renée Callahan, Jonna Hietala and Sini Ellen and Julie Knits in Paris! Workshops are starting to sell out and we have a limited number of early-bird tickets so make sure to get your tickets soon! *** Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night between 7 and 10pm at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Revolution - Kate Tucker A Good Reason To Smile - Chasing Noise

On this episode we give  a recap of the 6th annual Great London Yarn Crawl, the Yarnporium KAL (whoop!) and a woolly yarn review. Plus the usual update on our projects and general goings on. Thanks to our sponsor: The Yarn Collective This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Yarn Collective, a fibre and design company focused on working with independent designers to bring you luxurious hand-dyed yarns in a range of inspiring colourways. These international designers represent the best of modern knitwear design and include Bristol Ivy, Melanie Berg, Carol Feller and Michele Wang. Each designer has created and curated a distinctive and wonderful line for The Yarn Collective. You can find out more about the yarns by visiting www.theyarncollective.com.  GLYC Recap 10 teams, 18 volunteers, 12 door prizes, 12 shops, £341 for Refuge and two big bags of handknits plus another bag of supplies for Knit for Peace. Thanks to all the shops, our sponsors - Willow & Lark, Blue Sky Fibers, Debonnaire, Liberty, Loop, Kelbourne Woolens, Rowan at Liberty, Soak, SweetGeorgia, The Little Grey Girl, Tribe, Walcot Yarns and the Yarn Collective – plus the amazing group of volunteers who shepherded the Yarn Crawlers through some tough transport challenges and all the folks who joined us this year!  What we’re working on Allison's secret project is ongoing, and she’s started the Tullameen Mystery KAL for SweetGeorgia with new colours! She’s also working on “renovating” her office.        Rachel has finally finished and blocked the Kippen Cardigan, but it looks to be a bit too small so will likely go to her mother. Fully bitten by the crochet bug, she's cast on a cowl in some unknown yarn, and is now obsessively crocheting so can cast on another cowl in handspun. Yarnporium KAL We are thrilled to have announced the projects for our Yarnporium KAL! The knit project is Karie Westerman’s brand new Béton Brut Shawl, designed in Walcot Yarns Opus. For the crocheters out there, we’re recommending the Filigree Tippet by Jo Smith also designed for Opus Walcot Yarns special offer: 10% off your order with the code YarnporiumKAL2018 at walcotyarns.com. Offer runs through 30 September, and is a single use only. The KAL kicks off on 15 September and wraps up on October 30, giving you just enough time to block your shawl for the Yarnporium! We’ll be doing a live cast on party on Instagram at 1 pm on September 15th – come join in, and come on over to the Yarnporium Countdown KAL thread in the Yarn in the City Ravelry group. Woolly Yarns In this episode, we review Marina Skua Mendip 4-ply, a hand-dyed yarn on two woollen-spun bases, Sunny and Stormy. Marina uses the same colours on both bases to make coordinated pairs, and this toothy yarn is perfect for colourwork and steeking! Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night between 7 and 10pm at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Revolution - Kate Tucker A Good Reason To Smile - Chasing Noise

This week's episode is sponsored by:       No matter what you need, the barmaids have you covered from head to toe. Face pudding to keep you smiling, Lolo lips keep them kissable, probiotic deodorant for keeping you fresh as a rose, oh for feet’s sake to keep your feet soft and sandal ready, and the Lolo body bar for everything in between. You can find all this - and more! at bar-maids.com   Since 2008, Black Trillium Fibres has been dedicated to two things: great color and quality yarn.  However, those two things alone cannot adequately describe the incredible joy of being a part of such a creative, diverse and supportive society of crafters and artisans.  So here’s to the next ten years and a new layer of commitment: to our family, our community, and beyond.  You’ll find us at blacktrilliumfibres.com – we look forward to crafting a beautiful world with you!             Every hobby needs organization, every project needs a place.  Erin.Lane bags helps you turn your fiber pasttime into neat and organized endeavor.  Our project bags, totes, and needle and notions organizers are everything you need to keep your fiber arts from fraying.      Dreaming of Fall sweater weather? Infinite Twist has you covered with Dyer's Choice Sweater Quantities. Each yarn pack includes 1800 yards of hand-dyed 6-ply Merino in a one-of-a-kind color for $98, and shipping is free! Colors are not repeatable, and when they're gone, they're gone. Check out the colors currently available at infinitetwist.com.   Join Little Skein for our 3rd annual summer knitalong, Sock School. Knit some socks and read a favorite book. We’ll have support in the Little Skein Ravelry group, lots of encouragement, prizes and, of course, school supplies. Starting June 23 and going through Labor Day, we’ll have Sock School kits, new yarns inspired by your favorite picture books, and commemorative project bags. Links to the knitalong and the Little Skein shop are in the shownotes.   On the Needles:(0:32) Gigi soaked and blocked some of her cowls, and sewed on buttons. Jasmin washes the Elsa sweater. Genevieve's Elsa sweater sleeve situation update.   Gigi is working on her Purlbreak's last contrast stripe. Jasmin loves the new issue of Pompom Quarterly, that  has the most amazing sweater.   Gigi finished the  sleeves of the Vitamin D sweater for her #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL.   Gigi finally turned both heels on the Cadet Blue Vanilla Is The New Black out of Patons Kroy and started a new pair in the Sunset Stripe colorway in Paton's Kroy.   Jasmin started a dotted rays shawl out of Knitcircus Trampoline.   Gigi has been inspired to knit a Sockhead cowl, and is on the 3rd Stripe. Knitcircus Trampoline.   Jasmin is working on her Sprig pullover   Gigi wound mini skeins on the nostepinne to knit the Ridgeline Cowl. Gigi also has a preemie hat on the needles in Regia.   Events: (17:42) - May 1st: #ChooseYourOwnAdventureKAL started - Stash Dash: May 25 -  August 27 2018. Concession speech to Boston Jen. - Wool auction at the Monterey County Fair, in Monterey, CA, on Labor Day. Check out Two Ewes Fiber Adventures information, episode 96 - Vogue Knitting Live San Francisco: September 21-23 - Pacific International Quilt Fest October 11-14 2018 - Stitches West, February 21-24 2019   Mother Knows Best:(22:10) This week we answer a question from the "What do you want to hear about?"  about lightweight sweaters vs bulky sweaters. Jasmin loves the Gleener.   When Knitting Attacks:(26:54) Striped socks. Gigi got tricked by the stripes.  One cuff is going to be an inch longer.   Review:(29:57) This week we review : Knitting Modular Shawls, wraps, and stoles by Melissa Leapman We mention Rosemary Hill, Sivia Harding, Stephen West, Melanie Berg and Martina Behm.   And Sew On:(35:51) Gigi is planning the postage stamp pillows she is doing with Genevieve. Some of the Pinterest techniques look promising.   Jasmin wore the skirt that Gigi drafted in Fashion Design 1 at West Valley College.

We are both in North America on our summer holidays, so on this episode we chat about our holiday knits, exciting new (and old!) shops we’ve visited, and new creative inspirations. We also have some Great London Yarn Crawl and Yarnporium updates! Thanks to our sponsor This episode of the podcast is sponsored by The Yarn Collective, a fibre and design company focused on working with independent designers to bring you luxurious hand-dyed yarns in a range of inspiring colourways. These international designers represent the best of modern knitwear design and include Bristol Ivy, Melanie Berg, Carol Feller and Michele Wang. Each designer has created and curated a distinctive and wonderful line for The Yarn Collective. You can find out more about the yarns by visiting http://www.theyarncollective.com.  Great London Yarn Crawl 2018 – Update GLYC 2018 is now sold out! If you missed getting your ticket, please check our Ravelry boards for ticket swaps. We look forward to kicking off the autumn knitting season with you all on 1 September!  Yarnporium Update It’s almost time to grab your tickets for Yarnporium! Entry tickets will go on sale very soon, along with tickets to our Saturday talk series, which will include three 1-hour talks.   We are thrilled to be offering the Saturday talk series, which will include two panel discussions: The New Yarn Barons (all about what it takes to create a yarn, from the indy dyer with a few bespoke bases through up and coming new yarn companies), and Your Pattern in Print (learn about about different avenues for seeing your designs in the public eye, from self-publishing, mainline magazines and online exposure). The third talk is The Story of Laine – Sini and Ellen will give an overview of their yarn adventure creating Laine magazine, which has gone from an idea to a successful worldwide publication in less than two years.  Ticket details Yarnporium day tickets: £10 in advance/£12 on the day (no weekend tickets)  Talk series: £8 in advance/£10 on the day  Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.   What we’re working on Allison visited Villekulla in Calgary and is working on the Fuss Free Festival Shawl by Louise Tillbrook (Praline is in time out). She's also taught herself herringbone stitch for a secret project!   Rachel is three quarters of the way through Study Hall by Sarah Schira from Knitty First Fall, and is finding that using two multi-coloured/speckled yarns for a pattern the depends on strong colour contrasts may not have been the best idea. But it’s still working!   Working on Holiday Time Tits Out Collective update: Countess Ablaze and her crew of Tits Out Collective crafters raised over £55,000 for charities worldwide!!!! We may have teared up a little at that number. Well done to all!  We chat about our holiday knits, new inspiration from Reykjavik (Rachel), and many many shops (Allison). Rachel's mentions: Halcyon Yarns (Bath, Maine), Joann (nationwide chain), sky like snow (southern Vermont).  Allison's mentions: Villekulla, Yarn Twisters, Pinnovate, Loop Kensington, STASH, Pudding Yarn (Calgary); A Twist of Yarn (Vernon); Art of Yarn (Kelowna); plus plans to visit two shops in Vancouver. *** Many thanks for joining us for another episode! You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio (please rate, review and subscribe!) and you'll find us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night between 7 and 10pm at The Breakfast Club on Battersea Rise. Music credits (available on NoiseTrade) Revolution - Kate Tucker A Good Reason To Smile - Chasing Noise

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Knitting Pipeline is 8 years old! Thanks to all of you for supporting the show by listening and sharing. I have learned so much from you and plan to continue as long as I feel I can produce a good show. I finished Reiko by Melanie Berg from Quince & Co Shawls 4. This shawl was a joy to knit! My husband joined me at the end of the episode to share nature notes and more information on yogurt making.  Thank you, Lisa! Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!  

  I continue knitting my Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry. I started a wonderful lace shawl, Reiko, by Melanie Berg, published by Quince & Co in Shawls 4. My husband joins me for Nature Notes with some talk of our spring sightings and his love of roses. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com. Haste ye back!  

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

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

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

  Sponsor: The Yarn Collective is a new fibre and design company focused on working with the best independent designers to bring you luxurious hand-dyed yarns in a range of inspiring colorways. The Yarn Collective has kicked off the launch with a trio of designers representing the best of modern knitwear design; Melanie Berg, Carol Feller and Bristol Ivy. Carol Feller’s line Bloomsbury DK, a 100% merino, comes in a range of 10 shades, selected by herself based on colors that work well together and enhance each other. “Each story also has neutral shades included which create links between all the colors.” She’s launched the line with 3 patterns; The Dango hat, Lignite Sweater and Russler Shawl, which were all designed to show how the colors were created to mesh together. Visit theyarncollective.com and follow along on Instagram @theyarncollective and make sure to visit loveknitting.com, where you can purchase all The Yarn Collective yarns.  Fiber folk: There are so many uses for wool outside of clothing and handcrafts, whether it be rugs, blankets, insulation…or my personal favorite, wool bedding. Sarah Sunshine and her mother Eliana Jantz pioneered bringing natural bedding back into our homes and what began in 1984 as a dream, grew into what today is now known as Shepherd’s Dream. I’ve loved hearing the story behind […]

Casting off, casting on, incorporating magic ingredients, and new sewing challenges.  It’s all here in this episode. The Back Porch This heirloom piece will be a favorite and a wardrobe staple. It’s A Twist to It by Melanie Berg, knit with 1,000 yards of Flat Island / silk blend Shackleton

Sponsor: Shibui Knits was born in 2007, in the basement of Darcy Cameron’s yarn store Knit Purl in Portland, Oregon. Faced with the limitations of yarn from big-brand companies, she started her own label, bringing yarn of the highest quality to small, independent stores like her own. Shibui Knits has since grown to represent timeless sophistication in local yarn stores worldwide. All of the Shibui yarns are designed to become unique, luxury fabrics in a coordinated palette made for mixing, at any gauge. Each pattern is tailored with thoughtful techniques, resulting in an intuitive knitting process and garments with optimal fit. Today, they continue to be grounded in the concept of simplicity well executed, with loving attention to detail. In March of this year Shibui launched the SS17 collection along with their newest yarn Lunar, a lace weight merino and silk blend. You can view the SS17 lookbook along with the full line of Shibui yarns at shibuiknits.com and make sure to follow along on Ravelry and Instagram @shibuiknits Fiber folk: When I think of shawl designers, Melanie Berg is one of the first to come to mind. Her work has inspired a generation of shawl knitters and her soft and sweet presence charms anyone who’s had the opportunity to […]

Episode 16 of the podcast is now live with a very special guest Melanie Berg. On the podcast today, we also have a wonderful co-host, Lisa Sisk of This is Knit in Dublin.  This podcast is brought to you on location from This is Knit in Powerscourt Townhouse in between Melanie’s Workshops in Dublin. We […]

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

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

Join our conversation with knitwear designer, Melanie Berg, about creating garments and shawls that are interesting, accessible, enjoyable to knit, and easy to wear. 

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

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

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

Episode 35 - Keep fit and have fun Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shout outs Shirel Webb - Lexington, Kentucky she’s learning to knit shirts and sweaters   What's knitting now Emily - Spotlight by TinCanKnits in SweetGeorgia Superwash worsted colour work will be in Sweet Georgia party of 5 in Royals Advent calendar stockings (I finished one)   Hibernation: Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) - Frogging Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220   Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage - Frogging   Karla-   Brioso by Heather Zoppetti in 100% merino I dyed a dusty pink colour   Yellow Tail by Taiga Hillard in Caterpillar Green Skyline Colourway   Toy Workshop Bear by Susan B Anderson   FO’s - Emily - Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extrafine Merino DK in Aztec Gold Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel Precipitation by tincanknits in Lettlopi Karla - Modified Salis Socks out of my handspun Smith and Ewe 80/20 merino/nylon Eyelet Cresent Socks of my own design, main colour is Kalediscope Dyeworks and toes/heels/cuffs is West Yourshire Spinners.   Design features Emily-  Cast on too few stitches on sleeves. Went with it and added some increases. Karla - Salis socks too big   Spinning Emily -. Sock yarn class Sampling some grey Alpacas of Newfoundland to make mom a Stovetop. Karla - socks yarn class   Meet a Knitter Marsha of the Twitch and Stitch Podcast   Best laid plans Emily - toddler sweaters and all the KnitCity yarn. Karla -  finish baby bear’s bear and Mom’s cowl, sew a robot for Locke, darn them socks! Stash Enhancement Emily- Vogue Knitting FAll 2016   Karla - Knit Scene   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Spin sock yarn class. Organized the craft room   Karla -   Knit Alongs 1) #socktober #knitcityhangoverkal   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - nope Karla - bean bum   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- so tired. Dreaming bug. . Karla- poops in the tub for Daddy, struggling with Daddy bedtime routine   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

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

Episode 33 - I might sneeze Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   What's knitting now Emily - Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extra fine Merino DK in Aztec Gold   Hibernation: Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage   Karla-   Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something   Leverette by Melissa Labarre - MCN Worsted in high tide (teal) and robin’s egg (speckled neutral)   FO’s - Emily - None!   Karla - Gamaldags by Helene Magusson !!!!! found antler buttons that work perfectly with the sweater. Going to do a conditionner soak to get the prickles down.   Darling Boy Hat -  Darling Hat by Kate Oates in Rowan Cotton wool 4 ply   Design features Emily-  I’m perfect this week Karla - None and I even did a steek! What?! what?!   Spinning Emily -. Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way is Finished! 2 ply, not ‘finished’ yet. Might add more ply. Karla - nada, although I’ve been dreaming about it   Best laid plans Emily - Sweater then toddler sweaters and WIPS Karla -  Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October. Start Mom’s cowl Brioso by Heather Zoppetti, knitted knockers to take to knit city, finish the beer mitts Stash Enhancement Emily- Knit.Purl/Knit.Wear Collection from Interweave   Karla - Interweave had a magazine sale   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Sheep to Shawl - Enter our contest. Comment on the contest post with what vendors you’re most excited about for Knit City Karla - Interior Provincial Exhibition wins! 8 items in 6 items got ribbons and my Daelyn pullover got Best in Knitting!   Knit Alongs 1) #palkal2016 ends tomorrow (September 15th) Check it out over at the Actually Knitting Podcast   2) Deadline for the #KCsweater2016 knit along has been extended to September 25th! Get those sweater entries in over at The Make Things Club group on ravelry.  3) #canadakal is still ongoing until September 30th, check out the list of participating podcasts over at the Two Tangled Skeins group on Ravelry   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - A new project bag Karla - nada, work got in the way   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Just do darned independent. Karla- all the smiles and WORDS! Second pregnancy hurts so much sooner.   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 97 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 On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles Skipping Stones Hat  Pattern: Skipping Stones by Sally Cameron part of the Friendship across the Oceans collection with Clare Devine Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) Yarn: Gale's Art Super Star DK   Misfit Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Needles: US 1 (2.0 mm) & US 1.5 (2.25 mm) Yarn: Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarn- Self Striping Twist Sock in the "We're all Misfits" colorway   Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat   Pattern: Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat by Greg Cohoon (Unraveling Podcast) Yarn: Holiday Yarns- Flocksock in Peachy Keen Needles: US 3 (3.25 mm) Counts as an entry for the  PAL KAL in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group, runs until 9/15.   On the Needles   Halloween Socks 2016 Pattern: Smooth Operator Socks by Susan B Anderson Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Regia, Arnie & Carlos Color #02459     Amma Granny Square Top Pattern: Amma Granny Square Top by Maria Valles Hook: C 2.75 mm Yarn: Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread Classic 10 in a creamy vanilla color    Sir Dandy Cephalopod Pattern: Sir Dandy Cephalopod by Susan Claudino Needles: US 6 Yarn: Spunky Eclectic Targhee Classic in colorway: Emerald Isle Lot 1015 (195 yards)- worsted weight- greens and blues….. so oceanic.    Hot Air Balloon Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) (Need to do this when more than 450 yards in 100 gram skein) Yarn: Andre Sue Knits (Etsy) Notes. Plan for 4 shortie socks with different heels and toes. 2016 Patriots Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sockaholic II in NE Patriots Tailgate Party Colorway Brainstorming I mentioned last time I'm looking for yarn for more Christmas socks. I purchased a skein from Lilliput Yarn in the Bumpus Hounds colorway and I love it!     I'm totally jonesing to cast on the Fidra Hat by Gudrun Johnston From the Armchair In this episode I reviewed the Knitters Pride Nova Platina Special Interchangeable Set. This is a set of  16 inch (40 cm) needles that retails for $64.39. It comes with needle sizes 4-10. Definitely worth checking out, but tune in to hear my review! Some new (to me) podcasts I'd recommend: Stitching the High Notes (video- on YouTube) Slow Your Home Podcast (audio podcast available on iTunes or wherever you subscribe to podcasts) Crafty Adventures I've been doing some sewing. I used the following two tutorials: Hue Loco Holiday Project Bag Tutorial Video Tutorial  Open Wide Zippered Pouch Tutorial   KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL 12 Months to Christmas FO Thread 12 Months to Christmas Chat Thread The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long We will start on October 1st and go through November 15, 2016. Knit any pattern by talented Melanie Berg 6 Podcasts Participating- each will offer prizes, you are welcome to enter in each group’s thread. Knitting Butterflies, Actually Knitting, Prairie Girls Knit & Spin, In a Sknit & Commuter Knitter Podcast We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout on Ravelry. We are also going to be working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL. Sun Valley Fibers: There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. You can get the same kit as I am getting or as one of the other podcasters. More information is coming, but look for a special link “Big Bad Berg-Along” on their website. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. Lollipop Yarns:  On September 11 at 7pm Eastern there will be an update featuring Duet and Trio kits especially for Ashbury or Quicksilver patterns. She will be offering Free Shipping if you use the codeBigBadBergAlong at checkout. She will have these kits up for preview starting Monday September 5th, 2016 in the Lollipop Yarn Ravelry Group as well as on her website, linked above. One Twisted Tree: Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. Check out the website for more information. I am planning to do the Sunwalker Shawl. with MCS from Sun Valley Fibers in Kensington Colorway. Participating in the Pigskin Party? You can double dip and this will earn you Interception points! Pigskin Party '16 Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread Continue to update this with all of the points you earn during the KAL Check out our amazing sponsors. Find the coupons here. Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Don't forget to use #DCSPigskinParty2016 on Instagram so we check out what you're doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes. Want to make sure you know the latest news about the Interceptions, swaps and other fun challenges throughout the Pigskin Party? Stay tuned to the Sidelines Games thread in the Ravelry Group. Pro Shop Sponsors Berry Colorful Yarnings Bijou Basin Ranch Daizie Knits Fair Winds Farm Fiber Nymph Dye Works Knit Life Designs Knitcircus Yarns Knits4Comfort Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags Lilliput Yarn Media Peruana Designs One Geek To Craft Them All Pearl and Plum Plum Deluxe Tea Prairie Bag Works Sun Valley Fibers Sunsoaked Yarns The Yarn Sellar Yarn Geek Fibers Key Details Mentioned in this Episode Show Your Team Spirit Interception has been announced. Runs 9/8-9/25. Click link for details. Big Bad Berg-a-long will run as an Interception. Lots of coupon codes available! Don't miss out! Looking for Sponsor knitting patterns? Check out this bundle curated by group member roocmc On a Happy Note    Meeting group member, Mislissa (Melissa) who has been able to come to my local knitting group! Settling into fall and doing more crafting! Kiddos going back to school! Getting back to the gym and getting closer to my weight loss goal (and yes, I still eat delicious things like Chipotle!) My dear friend and college roommate, Amber learning to knit so we've been connecting over that which I've thoroughly enjoyed! I shared some funny audio from her at the end of the episode. I also talked about how I recommend this book by Susan B Anderson to help her learn to knit and she's loved it!   Quote of the Week   “By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer's best of weather And autumn's best of cheer.” —Helen Hunt Jackson --------------------- Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

Episode 32 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   What's knitting now Emily - Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extra fine Merino DK in Aztec Gold   Hibernation: Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage   Karla-   Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something   Gamaldags by Helene Magusson   Darling Boy Hat -  Darling Hat by Kate Oates   FO’s - Emily - Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubergine colourway Toddler Stovetop by TinCanKnits in Asian Trends Royal Alpaca colour:Chartruess   Karla - Boys Matchy Matchy Hats - Quynn by Wooly wormhead in handspun corriedale par moi!   Design features Emily- did entirely wrong stitch pattern on Laurie. Wasn’t paying attention to decreases on Stovetop and had to redo some rows. Karla - Hat for Locke was too big so we went down a size and re-cast on.   Spinning Emily -. Started spinning Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way. Karla - solar dyed a superwash BFL and spun it into a 2 ply. I have mitten plans for this :D   Best laid plans Emily - Sweater then toddler sweaters and WIPS Karla - After the Darling Hat, start working through wips.  Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October. Stash Enhancement Emily- 2x 8 0z bats of Merino in grey and yellow - might go back for another colour and do a stripy sweater? Extra drive band Interweave Knits Fall 2016   Karla - Rowan Cotton Wool 4ply - 2 balls of Grey purchased at The Twisted Purl in Armstrong. Joanne (Porthardy1) sent me a Andre Sue Knits Sock Blank!!!   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Karla -  Knit City on the brain, podcaster meet ups.   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Nothing Karla - Sewed the prize sweater bag for the #KCsweater2016 and Sarah from The Make Things Club has it in her hot little hands! I also sewed a toiletries bag for my swap partner in Sweden and dyed her 100g of BFL combed top.   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Potty training woes, I want this, make it , then she’s doesn’t want it anymore and freaks out. She’s 2!   Karla- whinning, literally making a terrible noise all the time. Practicing jumping.   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

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

Episode 30 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   What's knitting now Emily Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubergine colourway Hibernation: Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way Karla-   Beer Mitt   Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something   Gamaldags by Helene Magusson   FO’s - Emily - Waiting For Rain - Soft sweater in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino spiced pumpkin Karla - Caitlin French Test Knit & Non-felted Slippers Biscotte’s Version   Design features Emily- missed an SSSK… Just letting it slide. Karla - Second sleeve much shorter than first, might be because I used the first sleeve as a “sleeve blank” and missed a row on the colourwork chart.   Spinning Emily - Finished spinning 4oz Finn top in a blue/green colour. Just shy of 300 yds. Not sure of weight. Started spinning Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way. Karla - Finished 150g of BFL by Smith and Ewe in a chain ply, 286 yrds of sport/DK Smith and Ewe merino/nylon purple and white   Best laid plans Emily - Cast on KCSweater. Karla - Finish #KCsweater2016, Grandpa’s socks, handspun hats and beer mitts. Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October.   Stash Enhancement Emily- Nada Karla - Too much stress spending... Smith and Ewe 1lb undyed bfl to try so dying of my own 1 skein of nothernlights on Maryanne’s sparkle base 150g merino/nylon combed top in colour #24 150g merino/nylon combed top in colour #40   Totally Inked Yarn Merino combed top, roving, hand dyed spinning fiber, kettle dyed felting fibre, thrums, weaving, 100g, Perennials Flutter, hand dyed sock yarn, merino sock, fingering weight, 2ply, 115g, 420yds Blue faced leicester combed top roving, hand dyed spinning fiber, kettle dyed fibre, felt, felting, thrums, 100g, 'Violet Affair' Kinfolk yarn and fiber SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning JARDIN - Burgundy olive green sky blue lavender purple flowers SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning MOSS - pistachio lichen green cedar bark brown olive khaki tan rust forest SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning TIGER LILY - magenta pink brown baby duck sunshine yellow burgundy flower inspired sock blend Hand Dyed Superwash Merino Wool for Spinning MONTPELIER soft red purple gold brown next to skin SW Bluefaced Leicester Wool Handpainted Spinning Fibre Cirque du Soleil - golden fuschia turquoise olive green pink purple abstract West Yorkshire Spinners 6 100g balls of signature 4-ply in solids for Socktober.   Pom Pom Quarterly arrived!   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Karla -  books/knitlit   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Made another project bag from a tea towel. Super secret crafting for 12 days of knitmas Karla -   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- poops go in the potty. More time with Grandma and Grandpaw   Karla-   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

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

Episode 30 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Stash Enhancement Emily- Lendrum. Also I dyed some of my Corridale - kind of like getting something new. Karla - nada, well... undyed and dyed fiber, materials for stitch markers and some yarn for a toddler blanket that my Mom is making - Easy as pi(e) blanket   What's knitting now Emily Waiting for Rain by Soft sweater (Silvia Bobilvia aka Silvia McFadden) In Sweet fiber Cashmerino in  pumpkin spice Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way Hibernation: Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway   Karla-   Caitlin French Test Knit Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something   Meet a Knitter!  Sarah of Make Things Club, Loosepages on Instagram and Romperlust on Ravelry   FO’s - Emily - None yet. Karla - Fossil & Bone by Sylvia of Softsweater Knits (Softsweater on Instagram) in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted in the Luna Colourway. #canadakal2016   Design features Emily- Didn’t use stitch markers for the lace repeat becasue I’m that good… NOT. Karla - over blocked fossil and bone   Spinning Emily - Sold some yarn - on our way to pick up a LENDRUM!!! Karla - Finished the singles on Sweet Georgia BFL that Emily picked up at Fibreswest and 2 plied them #2016tourdefleece Started a 150g of BFL by Smith and Ewe for a chain ply. Using the fast flyer   Best laid plans Emily - , Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley Prep fleece for spinning. Karla - Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and Penumbra, gift exchange gifts and lopi sweater Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Dye day at Jody’s Karla -  not much to contribute   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Made another project bag. Still learning. Lots of ideas Karla - Bathbombs!   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Survived 2 days with Grandma and Grandpaw   Karla- #toddlerproblems just looses it over everything   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

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

Episode 29 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Eyoung914 From Illinois   What's knitting now Emily Waiting for Rain by Soft sweater (Silvia Bobilvia aka Silvia McFadden) In Sweet fiber pumpkin spice Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway   Karla-   Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and Penumbra Fossil & Bone by Sylvia Bobilvia (Softsweater on Instagram) in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino Worsted in the Luna Colourway. #canadakal2016 Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something FO’s - Emily - Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Karla - Simple Autumn Mittens by Halladora J   Design features Emily- All the man of aran. Missed an increase on Waiting for Rain. I’ll rip back and fix it. Karla - Fossil & Bone the lace chart hurt my brain a little but we’ve got it   Spinning Emily - No! I sold my wheel. Saving for a new one Karla - Finished spinning the merino silk top in all the colours (Jamaica colourway), 3ply, love it. Finished the singles of Totally Inked BFL Roving in Flutter Colourway, spinning a two ply. Started the singles on Sweet Georgia BFL that Emily picked up at Fibreswest #2016tourdefleece   Stash Enhancement Emily- 4oz Alpaca, bed spread pattern, Moose project bag from Yarn Friendly Karla - Coco Knit Stitch Markers, yarn friendly bag   Best laid plans Emily - , Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley   Karla - Caitlin French Test knit, Lopi Cardigan, Grandpa’s socks, been mitts, slippers, newborn sweater, baby leg warmers with feet   Techniques Toe up vs Top down socks?   Talky Talk Emily - Karla - Knit City Classes!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016, #tourdefleece2016 Meet a Knitter!   Crafternoon/Sew-what Karla -  Finished Tapestry Weaving We’ve been sewing project bags   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Poop goes in the potty. Weaning. Temper tantrums   Karla- Mom fails while people are watching, anxiety over camping/music festival, trying to dress himself   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

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

I Love is a strong word ntroductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Jacflash Welcome from Manitoba!   What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway   Karla-   Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and Simple Autumn Mittens by Halladora J   FO’s - Emily   Karla - Birthday cast on - Spindrift Shawl by Helene Stuart in Mad Tosh Light, filtered light   Design features Emily- All the man of aran. Dropped stitch, Karbonz tip fell off Karla - Tied on a game of yarn chicken with the Spindrift Shawl. Frogged Grandpa’s Socks and recalculated, also doing a different toe. Lost my sweater sleeve...   Spinning Emily - No! Karla - Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours (Colourway jamaican) almost done the third bobbin. Would like to ply this week   Stash Enhancement Emily- New needles, Hemp. Nothing. Nada. Zilch   Karla - Cascade heritage Sock in Purple, stitch markers, hemp   Best laid plans Emily  Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley   Karla - #canadakal2016 - caterpillar green yarn - Taiga Hilliard - Yellow Tail And Fossil and Bone by Silvia Bo Bilvia with sweet fiber I bought at Knit City last year As always, Ghost Dance   Go up sweater size and needle size for Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi Main colour - charcoal grey Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white Talky Talk Emily - Knit City!!! Stash Dash Karla - Knit City Classes!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016, Meet a Knitter!   Crafternoon Karla - Tapestry Weaving   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- asking for nap   Karla- Bum bites, all the teeth at once, screaming, getting worried about a speech delay, BASEBALL all the time!   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

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

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage   Karla-  Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi Main colour - charcoal grey Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white Travel project - Grandpa’s socks Birthday cast on - Spindrift Shawl by Helene Stuart in Mad Tosh Light, filtered light   FO’s - Emily Bridie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden   Karla - nada   Design features Emily- Vanilla sock heel too short - rip back and knit more. Man of Aran socks - wrong cable twist Karla - no gauge swatch for shawl, thankful for percentages   Spinning Emily - No! Karla - Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours1   Stash Enhancement Emily- Nothing. Nada. Zilch   Karla - Fox Trail Fibre Arts - high tide and Robin’s egg 80/10/10 MCN Julie Asselin 80/20 merino nylon fingering weight - Boucanier Mad Tosh light - filtered light Making No. 1 Flora   Best laid plans Emily -Hey, Little Song Bird - Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% Baby alpaca in Baby Aubergine Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley   Karla - #canadakal2016 - caterpillar green yarn - Taiga Hilliard - Yellow Tail And Fossil and Bone by Silvia Bo Bilvia with sweet fiber I bought at Knit City last year As always, Ghost Dance   A Review Yarn - cargocollective.com/unafilms/yarn Talky Talk Emily - Knit City!!! Stash Dash Karla - Knit City!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- back to biting. Wants to use the potty so badly.   Karla- overwhelmed with pregnancy   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Indoorkitty - thanks for the introduction and letting us know the last episode cut short! MadamWip - thank for the introduction! So exciting to have listeners in Australia!   What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Birdie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Fol Foliage   Karla-  Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi Main colour - charcoal grey Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white Travel project - Grandpa’s socks FO’s - Emily Own design - Boughs Cowl in Sweet Fiber   Karla - nada   Design features Emily- Boughs cowl wrong cable cross, dropped stitch Karla - Socks for Grandpa - Did all the math in order to get the correct circumference for foot and ankle as well as length and didn’t account for the short row section of the heel turn. He’s tried them on and says they’re alright but I don’t believe him. Spinning Emily - No! Karla - Finished the BFL roving on my drop spindle and two plied it (there was language) Bought my Lendrum wheel and have been spinning almost nightly on it! I’m in love! Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours1   Stash Enhancement Emily- 80’s patterns   Karla - a few patterns, I’ve been prowling the promos thread. Leclerc Loom Lap loom Mark got a new keyboard!   Best laid plans Hey, Little Song Bird - Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% Baby alpaca in Baby Aubergine Emily - Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley   Karla - #canadakal - caterpillar green yarn - what to do? Ingwer by Melanie Berg or the one designed for the yarn that looks like and lopsided arrowhead As always, Ghost Dance Stalking Optic Blanket (what’s wrong with me?!)   Meet a Knitter Jenn Dennis - Manicsoprano 44.22   Talky Talk Emily - 5 day design challenge - aroha knits Karla - google play, 12 days of knitmas, totally inked yarn, stash dash - the knit girrls, PalKal - Actually Knitting Podcast   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- terrible 2’s? Teeth? Whatever it is she’s a Monster. - Mother’s day.   Karla- Still coughing, doc tomorrow. OBSESSED with balls, spots them a mile away. Trailer on the bike, hitting, love water, especially if it’s running water.   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page  

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs DarnKnitCath - Thanks for introducing yourself! What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Birdie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Hey, Little Song Bird - Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% Baby alpaca in Baby Aubergine Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Fol Foliage   Karla-   Socks for Grandpa - Did all the math in order to get the correct circumference for foot and ankle   FO’s - Emily NOTHING   Karla Two pairs of mukluks by Tin Can Knits! Larger pair is Epic Yarn and smaller pair in Sidar Snuggly DK   Design features Emily- Artisan Shawl. I’m not paying close enough attention and keep getting the wrong stitch count. I’m going to frog it and start again Karla - nada, just took a long time to get the mukluks done because I hate knitting multiples of the same thing!   Spinning Emily Spun at retreat for a bit - Yarn Makes Me Happy Finn Top (light blues and greens) Karla Sold my wheel! Working on finishing my BFL roving from Smith and Ewe   Stash Enhancement Emily- 6x skeins of DK/Light worsted Ancient Artsin Aztec Gold 1x skein of Sweet Georgia Tough Love Sock 2x skeins of West Coast Colour Thockies 4 skeins of Ancient Arts Baby Alpaca DK Patterns E-copy of Journey by Jane Richmond Tin Can Knits - Fly Away blanket pattern Prismatic by tabetha hedrick Social Fabric Shawl by Catherine Gamroth Hey Little Song Bird by Bristol Ivy So many buttons Karla - been selling all the things so Mama can buy herself a Lendrum!   Best laid plans Emily - Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley Karla - Swatched for Gamaldags by Helene Magnusso, charted colour options, did gauge math and highlighted the pattern! Ready to cast on May 1st #KCsweater2016 Still thinking about the Canada KAL project. As always, Ghost Dance Talky Talk Emily -Galiano Island Knitting retreat Karla - #kcsweater2016 prizes, canadian kal prizes, been watching my Craftsy classes!   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- weekend without mommy.   Karla- Still coughing, I think allergies. Figured out how to give kisses with his mouth closed! Trying out the wave bye bye, swimming lessons and rings on the bottom   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page  

Hallöchen!Hier habe ich Folge 14 für Euch! Viel Spaß beim Zuhören :)Fertig:Westbourne von Isabell Krämer aus Ito Kinu in der Farbe PersimmonPlover von Melissa Schaschwary aus Schachenmayr Top CottonMadMay RabattaktionSibella von Carrie Bostick HogeRico Design Creative Sport DKSchlauchschal der eigentlich ein Pulli werden sollteIto SensaiDebbie Bliss Angel EZ's sewn bind offAktuell:Hugo von Veronik Avery aus Holst Coast in der Farbe JayIrgendwann mache ich mal ein anderes Foto davon...Wollmeisen-Sale:Pure in BussiTwin in VersuchskaninchenBlend in PuderdöschenBraidsmaid von Martina Behm aus WM BlendSunwalker von Melanie BergTimeless Henly von Joji Locatelli

Canadan Tuxedo - April 10, 2016   Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Monknitker from Washington DC introduced herself Vshaw7 from Vernon Kathera - Thanks for the itunes review!   What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Birdie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden Karla-   Top Secret Knitting that I’ll talk about at a later date. Socks for Grandpa Socks -Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn. - Fish Lips Kiss Heel ( Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel by Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) ) FO’s - Emily Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse 3x master knitter swatches   Karla Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather. Sleepy Snake and Mischevious Mouse - Cascade 220 sport   Design features Emily- Stovetop and I did not agree. Karla - did some negative knitting for Sarah, I don't like that I can see the carried yarn up the rows of mischievous snake   Spinning Emily Actually spun! - Yarn Makes Me Happy Finn Top (light blues and greens) Karla Did a little spinning on the drop spindle   Stash Enhancement Emily- Malabrigo Nube in Piedra Sweet Fiber Canadian - in Goldon Star of bethleham by Kalidescope dye works Sweet Georgia Tough love sock in saffron and orchard Sweet Georgia Mystery bag x2 Sheep project bag Gleener Knitlandia by Clara Parks Ancient Arts Baby Alpaca DK   Karla - sooooo much kaleidoscope dyeworks, dpn holders, started the 12 days of knitmas, Kroy for grandpa's socks, 4 skeins of sweet Georgia, braids that emily brought from fibers west   Best laid plans Emily - Sing little song bird by bristol Ivy. More swatches. Waiting for Rain Stove top for Ainsley Karla - Harvest Fling for my Teacher Candidate is a no go. Looking into doing something else for her. Possibly a Fidra with some stash yarn, or boot toppers. Spread sheet math for grandpa's socks #KCSweater2016 my knit picks kit I've had stashed for ages Talky Talk Emily -Galiano Island Knitting retreat Canadian KAL Alpaca shearing   Karla - #kcsweater2016, canadian kal prizes   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Asthma, attitude   Karla- Sick again, Ainsley and Locke play date, bike trailer   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Sponsor: Loop is London’s leading local yarn shop, created by Susan Cropper in 2005, with the intention to bring the joy of colour, texture and design to the local fibre community. The shop itself is a warm, friendly place…full of inspiration and charisma, and you can see the care Susan has taken to create an inviting environment where folks can find the yarns they love and learn from the masters of their crafts…including Juju Vail, Jane Lithgow, Stephen West, Helene Magnusson, and Melanie Berg to name just a few. This past Fall Loop celebrated their 10th anniversary, and to celebrate they released their newest book aptly named, ’10’…featuring twelve gorgeous patterns from designers Meghan Fernandes, Stephen West, Rachel Atkinson, Paulina Popiolek, Donna Higgins, Kristen Kapur, Ysolda Teague, Juju Vail, Tif Fussell, Claire Montgomerie and Pam Allen. I’m a big fan of Susan’s eye for composition, with each pattern being beautifully photographed and knit in a color dyed just for Loop. You can find the book at Loop, their shop online and at a handful of lovely local yarn shops and some great news, you can now find the e-book version of ’10’ on Ravelry. Loop has an extensive online shop in […]

As always, show notes can be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk. Come and join the conversation on the Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group board.NOTE: For some reason YouTube thinks I broke Community Guidelines with my video so I've embedded the file from another source. If you have a clue what I did wrong, let me know! Stuff and ThingsEmily of the FibreTown Podcast has released a new pattern the Esther Belle Shawl and she has donated a copy of this new pattern to give away to a viewer. The original winner, JamieWalcott contacted me to say that as she had won something from the podcast so recently, I should draw again. This new winner, TESOROSTITCHERY is announced in this episode.Self Indulgent Craft-A-Long (#STSICAL2015) starting on Christmas Day and running to February 29th 2016. The thread will be locked when I get up and get online on 1st March. The CAL is for anything new and exciting that makes your heart sing after all the responsibilities and hard work of the run up to the end of the year, so it shouldn't be a WIP.Prizes were all kindly donated and are:A project bag from Knit and Stitch Bits. (The shop is closed until 4th January).The Wool Barn Alpaca Sock (grey) in the Denim colourway. The is a sock/4ply weight yarn, comprised of 70% Natural Light Grey Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere and it weighs 100g and has 400m/436yds.From a generous viewer, who wishes to remain anonymous, The Uncommon Thread, Silky Merino Fingering in the Pern colourway. The yarn is a sock/4ply weight yarn and is comprised of 75% Superwash Merino/25% Mulberry Silk, it weighs 100g and measures 400m.Done and DustedPamela Stripes En Haute knit from my own pattern, using Posh Yarn Pamela in the I'll Get You My Pretty, The Door Just Opened For Someone and The Grass is Full of Stars colourway.Nephew's Barley Hat is by TinCanKnits and is knit from Cascade 220 Superwash in an unknown colourway.Nicole C Mendez striped socks, using my usual tailored vanilla sock pattern in Ringel Sockenwolle in the #135 colourway.Desert Vista Dyeworks socks in Viso The Fruits of Summer, a yarn from The Golden Skein club.Rusty Boat Trip Cowl in Artesano Alpaca Silk 4ply in the Creme Caramel colourway.Fondant Fibre Superwash Merino/Cashmere/Nylon in the Life's A Beach colourway. Spun as a chain plied worsted yarn to become a heavy worsted weight yarn giving 133m from 99g.Fondant Fibre Lina Rolags. The rolags were made from Alpaca/Camel/Shetland/Silk and spun as a woollen 3-ply to get a light sport weight yarn weighing 98g and getting 235m.Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham using handspun yarn from Hilltop Cloud. The fibre was BFL/Cashmere/Silk. In total I used 360m of the sock/4ply weight yarn.Nose to the GrindstoneSockhead Hat by Kelly McClure, using left over Hilltop Cloud BFL/Cashmere/Silk from the Foolproof.Regia Snowflake Color Socks in the 07709 colourway.Aisling Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska using Countess Ablaze Lady Lady Persephone Sock in the An Inveterate Dislike of Julia colourway and Count Cashmerino High Twist in the When Daylight Dies colourway. I have run out of yarn!Hobbledehoy Merino Tencel in the Lagoon colourway. It's been spun as a worsted 2-ply and I'm currently plying. I used my new spindle from AaronMakesStuff.PlottingMaking a Hitofude for my Mum using Artesano Alpaca Silk 4ply in the Lily Pad colourway. The bag I showed was from Shop Louleigh.My project for the #STSICAL is going to be knit using 40% Alpaca/40% Merino/20% Silk from John Arbon that I spun as a worsted 2ply to get a heavy sock/4ply weight yarn. I got 740m from 216g. I plan on making either Eyeblink by Heidi Alander or Wintermute by Melanie Berg.Crafting Library2015 Autumn Essentials: Flatland by Katya Frankel. This collection is made up of three accessory patterns; Tangent a pair of sport weight fingerless mitts, Tesseract a bulky weight cowl and Vector a worsted weight hat.Splashed OutAaronMakesStuff Acrylic and Aluminim Support Spindle with a Red Heart Shaft. It weighs 19g and measures 10 1/4".Fondant Fibre Falkland Merino in the Ginko colourway and Kinloch rolags made of Merino/Shetland/Silk.Pigeon Roof Studios 75% BFL/25% Silk in the Verdigris colourway. This is from the Glow Series.I also got Bye Brook Farm 100% Romney Batt from Sarah of FiberTrek ,Woolweb Farm Navajo Churro yarn and Starcroft Fiber Nash Island Light in the Lobster Bake colourway from my friend Debs.Online CommunityLara Smoot has kindly offered to give away a copy of one of her most recently released patterns, Journey to Atlantis, which was previously an exclusive club pattern on Miss Babs Knitting Tour. It uses around 500m of a worsted weight yarn to make. To enter, go to this thread and suggest a good yarn to use for this pattern. I'll draw for the winner of the copy of this pattern when I record Episode 27.Many thanks for the shout outs from podcasters about my Boat Trip Cowl pattern. I'm so delighted that this pattern seems to have been well received and that people are already posting photos of finished objects on Ravelry.

Sponsor: Loop is London’s leading local yarn shop, created by Susan Cropper in 2005, with the intention to bring the joy of colour, texture and design to the local fibre community. The shop itself is a warm, friendly place…full of inspiration and charisma, and you can see the care Susan has taken to create an inviting environment where folks can find the yarns they love and learn from the masters of their crafts…including Juju Vail, Jane Lithgow, Stephen West, Helene Magnusson, and Melanie Berg to name just a few. This Fall Loop celebrated their 10th anniversary, and to celebrate they released their newest book aptly named, ’10’…featuring twelve gorgeous patterns from designers Meghan Fernandes, Stephen West, Rachel Atkinson, Paulina Popiolek, Donna Higgins, Kristen Kapur, Ysolha Teague, Juju Vail, Tif Fussell, Claire Montgomerie and today’s guest, Pam Allen. I’m a big fan of Susan’s eye for composition, with each pattern being beautifully photographed and knit in a color dyed just for Loop. The Meandering Shawl by Stephen West is on my list to make this Winter. You can find the book at Loop, their shop online and at a handful of lovely local yarn shops. Loop has an extensive online shop in […]

Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.Stuff and ThingsThe Crafting With Colour KAL is proceeding well. Finished Objects should be posted in this FO Thread (please no chat there). Please also read all the rules carefully before posting to make sure your project fits the rules.If you want to chat about the KAL, please come and join the friendly thread here.The KAL finishes on 31st August 2015, so still plenty of time to enter.Done and DustedThe Joker and The Thief by Melanie Berg. I'm using Wollmeise Pure in a WD version of Ein Klein Wenig Verrucht and couple of sets of mini skeins from Frankenskein Yarns in the Sour Heart colourway.Quicksilver by Melanie Berg. Knit in Snaeldan 2-Ply in the Charcoal, Cloud and Turf colourways, from Island Wool on the Faroe Isles.Skein 80% Polwarth/20% Silk in the Thyme colourway. I got 250m of a heavy DK weight 2-ply yarn.Countess Ablaze blend in the Extravagance and Cruelty colourway. 62% merino/12% alpaca/12% angelina/12% Seacell. I got 487m of a 3-ply DK weight out of 311g.Fondant Fibre Oatmeal BFL in the Luckenbooth colourway. I got 275m of a heavy fingering weight chain plyed yarn, spun worsted.Sara's Texture Crafts BFL in the Precious Rock colourway. I got 254m of a sport weight 2-ply yarn, spun worsted.DT Crafts 50%/50% Merino/Tencel Sock Yarn and High Twist 75%/25% Superwash Merino/Nylon Sock, dyed using Wilton 8 Colour Icing Set 226 g (UK Link) dyed in the microwave. All the video tutorials I used are in this YouTube Playlist.Nose to the GrindstoneToddler Blanket using Rico Designs Baby Classic DK in the Powder (038), Mauve (041), Dusky Pink (40), Anthracite (32) and Purple (16) colourways. Done using Treble(UK)/Double Crochet(US).Botany Lace Hitofude using Araucania Botany Lace in the 2118 colourway, bought from Stash Fine Yarns (they have 35% off all yarns including those on sale). I mention Megan of Stockinette Zombies and Emily of the Fibre Town podcasts and Poke Me Not needle holder from Jan B Smiley.Refraction Plus Shawl in DyeForYarn Superwash BFL Sock in the Wooden Treasure Chest  colourway. Using the charts from the Refraction Shawlette pattern.Yarn Geek Fibers BFL in the Iron Man II colourway.PlottingI discuss frogging the Stripe Study Shawl which is in a bag by The SilverShed USADotted Rays Shawl in a Superwash Merino Ombre Shawl Kit from YarnLux in the Moss to Berry colourways.Splashed OutWollmeise 100% Pure Superwash Merino in the 0 Rh Negativ colourway.BeesyBee Fibers BFL in the Galah colourway.Fondant Fibre Rolags in the Lina colourway. A blend of alpaca, camel, Shetland and silk.Fondant Fibre MCN in the Life's A Beach colourway.Hobbledehoy Merino/Tencel in the Lagoon colourway.Online CommunityReceived a prize from MandoBug of MandoBug Crafts podcast.I'm destashing some yarn. If you see something you like that isn't listed in the Trade/Sell category, you can always ask, I might let it go if you really want it.

Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page. Stuff and ThingsPrizes for the Crafting With Colour KAL are:Donated and dyed by HappyDebs, a member of our group, MCN Sock Weight Yarn in the Spring Garden colourway, 350m/383yds of 80% merino/10% cashmere/10% sock.Kindly donated by another viewer is Sundara Sock Yarn in the Shadow Studies colourway. It's 100% superwash merino and 338m/370yds.Alessandra, aka PokedaGoblin donated this yarn specifically for this KAL. Two skeins of Regia 4-Fadig Color (a self striping yarn) in colouway 05048. Each skein measures 210m/230yds and weighs 50g. The yarn is made of 75% wool/25% polyamide.Finished Objects should be posted in this FO Thread (please no chat there). Please also read all the rules carefully before posting to make sure your project fits the rules.If you want to chat about the KAL, please come and join the friendly thread here.The KAL finishes on 31st August 2015.Done and DustedMake It Work by Allie Coffey of Caffeinated Knitting Podcast. I used yarn spun from Fondant Fibre Organic Merino in the Inked colourway.Knitty and Color Merino Silk in the Sleepy Hollow colourway. It's 80% merino and 20% silk. I spun it worsted with a 2ply constructions and 261m of a light DK weight, weighing 110g.Sara's Texture Crafts Merino in the Raspberry Chocolate colourway. I spun it worsted with a 4ply construction. I got 160m aran weight and it weighs 179g.Northbound Knitting Polwarth in the Flying Kites colourway. I spun it worsted with a 2ply construction aiming to get a barber pole effect. I got 178m of a worsted weight yarn weighing 105g.Textured Shawl by Stephanie Bold in The Knitting Goddess Laceweight 70% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere in the Greens colourway. This was knit for my friend Rachael who bought the yarn when she took me to Fibre East 2014.Nose to the GrindstoneToddler Blanket using Rico Designs Baby Classic DK in the Powder (038), Mauve (041), Dusky Pink (40), Anthracite (32) and Purple (16) colourways. Done using Treble(UK)/Double Crochet(US).Felici Socks using Knit Picks Felici in the Afternoon colourway. My vanilla sock pattern with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel. I mention the Poke Me Not from Jan B Smiley and Emily of the Fibre Town Podcast.The Joker and The Thief by Melanie Berg. I'm using Wollmeise Pure in a WD version of Ein Klein Wenig Verrucht and couple of sets of mini skeins from Frankenskein Yarns in the Sour Heart colourway. I mention my HiyaHiya Kitty Snips. I got mine from Meadow Yarns.Skein Polwarth Silk in the Thyme colourway is being plied.Countess Ablaze blend in the Extravagance and Cruelty colourway. 62% merino/12% alpaca/12% angelina/12% Seacell. It's stored in a basket from Julzcrafts. This is my Tour de Fleece 2015 spin. I'm in Team Caffeinated 2015, which is a very laid back group. I have also opened a thread in the Stitched Together Ravelry group for people who are sort of spinning along with the TdF but don't want any commitment. There aren't any prizes, just friendly support.Fondant Fibre Oatmeal BFL in the Luckenbooth colourway.PlottingKnitting some socks from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel.Splashed OutSpanish Peacock Cocobolo Russian SpindlePigeon Roof Studies Superwash Targhee in the Magical colourwayOn The Round Superwash Targhee/Silk in the Silver Lining Tweed colourway.Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark in the Nerds Prefer Their Rainbows Darker.Countess Ablaze Dr Donegal in a OOAK colourwayMarigoldJen Merino/Silk Single (4ply) in the Serene colourway.Online CommunityThank you for all the well wishes during my surgery and support in the aftermath!

Hallöchen! Hier habe ich Folge 3 für euch. Ihr findet die Audiodatei auf Soundcloud. Ich wünsche euch viel Spaß beim Zuhören!Show Notes:Stitched in Sweden Podcast von Maria MontzkaDrachenfels von Melanie BergDrops Cotton Merino Mein Paperdolls von Kate Davies Westbourne von Isabell KrämerLumberjack von Marzena KrzewinskaFootie Socks von Miriam FeltonLana Grossa Meilenweit Stretch Malibu in der Farbe 6303The Knowledgeable  Knitter von Margaret RadcliffeKnitting Without Tears von Elizabeth ZimmermannElizabeth Zimmermanns Raglan, Sattelschulter, Shirt-Passe und Hybrid

Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.Stuff and ThingsI mention the Handspinning Thread on the Ravelry Group and @keninmaine's support spindle videos on Instagram; video 1 and video 2.Done and DustedExploration Station by Stephen West being Knit in Kettle Yarn Co TWIST which is a 4ply/sock weight 100% BFL yarn. 50g has 183m/200yds and I  used 100g x Haematite, 100g x OOAK Colourway, 100g x Old Smoke & 50g of Glacier. Christmas Yarn spun from Countess Ablaze Superwash Merino in 100g x An Inveterate Dislike of Julia and 200g x The Debauched and Reckless Style of Living spun into a true 3-ply to get 559m/611yds of sport/dk weight yarn. After sampling and waste, it weighed 266g.Nose to the GrindstoneQuicksilver by Melanie Berg.Using Snaelden 2ply - A blend of Faorese and Falkland wool - 4ply/fingering to sport weight. I have 100g/360m/394yds in each of Cloud, Charcoal and Turf.Stripe Study Shawl by Veera Välimäki in Posh Yarn Martha Sock in the Ladies Don't Whistle and And Don't You Come Back No More colourways. This yarn tried to be a 3/4 Hap Shawl, also by Veera Välimäki, but it failed.BCYarnings Hat of my own design. Yarn is Berry Colorful Yarnings Primary DK in the Copper Pot colourway. I talk about the PatternGenius App.Make It Work by Allie Coffey of Caffeinated Knitting Podcast. I am using yarn spun from Fondant Fibre Organic Merino in the Inked colourway.Knitty and Color Merino Silk in the Sleepy Hollow colourway. It's 80% merino and 20% silk.PlottingCrafting With Colour KAL - starting 1st June 2015 - 31st August 2015. Must use two colours or more. You must use at least 125m/136yds in total. Project must be started after the start date and finished before the end date. Finished is only counted as finished when it is; photographed, project page made with full details of yarn used etc, and entry put in the finished object thread, which will be opened after the start date.  A chat thread is open now. Tag to be used is STCWCKAL, which can be used on social media as well as in the project tags. There will be prizes, to be determined! You can only win prizes if you a member of the group.Possible Summer knits:Featherweight Wrap to Knit by Val Love from Posh Yarn Diana Lace in Gone to My Happy Place.Quick Sand by Heidi Kirrmaier from Araucania Pomaire Multy in 07.Angelina - Easy Trendy Cardigan(Knit) by Vicky Chan in Garnstudio Drops Cotton Light in Black.Marian Tunic by Michaela Moores in Debbie Bliss Rialto Lace - in Turquoise.Please let me know of any other suggestions for successful Summer patterns.Splashed OutCountess Ablaze Lord Kitchener 4ply in What Man and Whence?Frankenskein Yarn Company Merino MiniSkein Set in Sour Hearts.On The Round Spontaneous Sock in SSY0129.Berry Colorful Yarnings Primary 4ply in LarchOnline CommunityPrize of Northbound Knitting Superwash Merino Sock in Moss. Won from Caffeinated Knitting Podcast NBK KAL.