Podcast appearances and mentions of susan ashcroft

In Episode 65, Greg and Pam discuss being committed, being involved, and hummingbirds. They also review Leaflet #16 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's “The Opinionated Knitter.” Special thanks to Gate City Amanda for this episode's introduction! Yuu can find her in Greensboro, NC at Gate City Yarns! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg is working on socks (project page) for his mom. He is using a combination of techniques from several patterns: Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder, Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist, and Strie Socks, Toe Up by Lara Neel. Pam's Projects Pam worked on her Mohair Magic Kit Poncho. She got it from Kathy at Got My Goat. She recorded a review before she cast on! Pam started a new crochet project, the Malia Bag by Rebecca Langford. Pam didn't make a project page but she started and finished a crochet necklace (picture below!) Pam finished That Nice Stitch Cowl by Susan Ashcroft. She used Tandem by Tahki Yarns. Pam finished a secret test crochet (sorry!) Pam finished the 2nd hat for her dad. She used 2 colors of the millspun Romeldale/CVM from Zephyr Creek Farm. She “designed” it and used a colorwork pattern (Skyline) from the AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary (affiliate link) by Andrea Rangel. FiberCrafty Angel Locks Fiberworks is a FiberCrafty shop that is a small farm with a mill. They have beautiful gradient roving, natural roving and hand dyed yarn. The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #16, pages 84-87 featuring 8 knitting techniques! Next up, Leaflet #17, pages 88-89. Misc. Stuff Special thanks for BostonJen for sending us her new GoodReader tutorial! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! We announced a new Craft-Along! Check out the threads for more information but join us for the Back to School Colorwork CAL starting September 1. Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Pam & Greg will be giving a talk about Elizabeth Zimmermann at the Ol' North State Knitting Guild on September 9 in Raleigh, NC. Media We Love & TV Time Orange Is The New Black Stranger Things Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.  

In Episode 63, Greg and Pam discuss abandonment, yarn weight discrepancies and international commerce. They also review Leaflet #14 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's “The Opinionated Knitter.” Special thanks to Knits4Comfort Jen for this episode's introduction! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg has been knitting prototypes for future designs. Greg cast on socks (project page)! He is using a combination of techniques from several patterns: Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder, Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist, and Strie Socks, Toe Up by Lara Neel. Greg picked up an Origami Project Bag from Stitch Therapy when he was at the Blue Ridge Fiber Fest. Greg picked up a set of Suavest Sheep bobbins from Crafty Flutterby Creations. Pam's Projects Pam started figuring out how to make the background and join the parts on her crocheted blanket. The pattern is Swirly Pop by Marken of the Hat and I. She used KnitPicks Chroma Worsted for the swirls and is using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch for the background. Pam cast on her Mohair Magic Kit Poncho. She got it from Kathy at Got My Goat. She recorded a review before she cast on! Pam cast on That Nice Stitch Cowl by Susan Ashcroft. She is using Tandem by Tahki Yarns. Pam worked on her CPCTC socks by Sarah Jordan and is ready to start the heels. Pam finished a secret test knit for KnittingDaddy Designs. Pam finished a hat for her dad. She is using 2 colors of the millspun Romeldale/CVM from Zephyr Creek Farm. She “designed” it and used a colorwork pattern (Skyline) from the AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary (affiliate link) by Andrea Rangel. FiberCrafty Instead of highlighting a shop, Pam talked a little about why FiberCrafty can only support US based shops for now. The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #14, pages 76-79 featuring the Icelandic Yoke Sweater. Next up, Leaflet #15, pages 80-83. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Carolina FiberFest is accepting workshop proposals. The deadline is July 15. We are very interested in workshops that are appropriate for youth and adults! Pam & Greg will be giving a talk about Elizabeth Zimmermann at the Ol' North State Knitting Guild on September 9 in Raleigh, NC. Media We Love Vogue Knitting Knitterviews Podcast Good Omens on Amazon Prime American Gods by Neil Gaiman – Pam listened to the 10th edition audio version from the library. Blog Post about Phyllis Latour Doyle Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

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 ThingsSusan Ashcroft is donating all the proceeds of sales from her patterns this week until Friday 1st May 2015 to aid people affected by the earthquake in Nepal. There is a thread on her group where people are gifting patterns to others and asking that they in turn donate one too.  I decided to give away individual patterns to 3 people. Go to this thread for information and to enter. Giveaway will close on Friday morning around 0900 BST.I show my "That Nice Stitch" Cowl and my Quaker Yarn Stretcher shawl.The Golden Skein prize came in the post after the last episode. It was based on this photo I took last Summer of one of the many butterflies that flocked to our buddleia bush in a bumper season.Thanks to everyone who voted for my photo to win the contest to be used as inspiration for the dyers for the Spring Club. Yarns are:Top Yarn: Siidegarte Siide Quirlig in Butterfly (110g - 70% silk/30% seacell - 480yds/440m)Middle Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarns Saturated Sock Self Striping in Peacocks Revenge (100g - 75% Superwash merino/25% nylon - 463yds/423m)Bottom Yarn: The Knitting Goddess 4ply BritSock in Golden Wings Flutter By (100g - 40% British Blue Faced Leicester/20% British Wensleydale/20% British alpaca/20% nylon - 437yds/400m)I refer to Joy of The Knitting Goddess' blog post on how she chose her colourway for this yarn. There are also a few skeins left over of each of the yarns that can be bought from The Golden Skein.Done and DustedMama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker in Manos del Uruguay Maxima in the 7164 colourway. I mention the Dark Matter Knits Podcast.Moab Shawl by verybusymonkey in light fingering weight handspun. The fibre was Slinky (70% BFL/30% Silk) in the Jewels colourway from Picperfic's Fluff-n-Stuff. Using Chart B.Socks Reincarnated in FO and Dye's 4ply Superwash Merino in the Death colourway. The FO and Dye Podcast are doing a Sock KAL.Dissent by Lisa Mutch in Countess Ablaze Tia Merino in Rejected the Name Caesar and Countess Ablaze Count Cashmerino High Twist in Grey Skies in Manchester. This is part of the Northbound Knitting KAL being run by the Caffeinated Knitting Podcast.Delayed Departure by Mina Philipp of The Knitting Expat Podcast, in King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK in 521 Navy.Countess Ablaze Baby Llama Silk is a semi-woolen 3ply spun from the fold, I got 102m of worsted weight from 94g.Chloe is a Time Traveller using Time Traveller Fuzzlings and Chloe Rolags both from Fondant Fibre to make a 2ply barber pole yarn. I got 195g of an aran weight yarn, with a length of 223m.Nose to the GrindstoneToddler Blanket for my niece is improvised in treble crochet (UK)/double crochet (US) in Rico Baby Classic DK in 038 Powder, 040 Dusky Pink, 041 Mauve, 032 Anthracite and 016 Purple.Incentive by Hanna Maciejewska in The Knitting Goddess DK Superwash Merino & Nylon in Walnut. This was kept in my project bag from Fondant Fibre.ToolboxSpanish Peacock Supported Spindle Plying StandOnline CommunityThanks for the people who used my Amazon and Craftsy affiliate links over the last Quarter, and the direct donation made, as the income helped pay for postage for the Random Rummage CAL and future giveaways.The giveaway for Lanitium Ex Machina can be found on the Ravelry Group, on this thread. The giveaway will end on Thursday 14th May, 2015 at midnight. Answer with your favourite colourway, and a random number generator will be used to determine the winner. You must be a member of the group to win, and only one entry per person is allowed.

Episode 26 Where did my Mojo Go?    Thanks for the iTunes reviews and also special thanks to Revelry users Peach and JennyK50046 for donating to the podcast and to the class I will be teaching at the women's recovery center.    Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits       Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Here's a lousy mirror selfie, but at least you can see it!         Knits in Rehearsal That Nice Stitch by Susan Ashcroft    Still on my Needles right now:    Memory Blanket by Georgie Hallam   That Nice Stitch by Susan Ashcroft    Color Affection Cowl   Mystik Spiral Socks    Hope to start very soon: Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker   I'll be making this out of Malabrigo Arroyo in the Chispas color way, as seen in my Toujours sweater which I finished last summer.        Auditioning Knits Skew by Kyoko Nakayoshi   Newsom by Bristol Ivy    Knitting News, Notes and Events   Carolina Fiber Frolic, March 20-22. I heard it's sold out but email for details.   New KAL: The RAK-Along #rakalong   Rak: Random Act of Kindness   Knit something for someone just because, or knit for charity. Not a birthday or holiday, but just to do something nice for someone else.    Dates: March 1 through May 1   Charity Suggestions:  Knit your Bit: Scarves for Veterans Halos of Hope   Your local homeless shelter, NICU, etc.    There will be 2 threads open on the Actually Knitting Podcast board: A chatter thread and an FO Thread.    Rules:  1 post per person in the FO thread (because there is no minimum yardage)  Update your original post if you finish more than one object.  Start early if you want!  Chat it up in the chatter thread. Make suggestions for charities, small gifts to give as Random Act of Kindness.    Not sure about prizes yet, but I will work on it. But the point is to knit something just to make someone happy.    I am going to be teaching knitting classes at a local women's recovery center. If you have any needles, yarn, etc, that you would like to donate, please PM or email me! We can use anything you would like to donate and the volunteer coordinator has told me that supplies are a big issue for them. Help me create some new knitters who will someday be able to tell their own #becauseofknitting story.    Knitting Talk Back: Where did my Mojo Go?  What do you do when your knitting mojo goes missing?      Non-Knitting What a Crock Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip   Love it or Leave it Love it:      Lady Gaga Sings The Sound of Music medley at the Oscars. It made me cry!    My Erin Condren Life Planner What one? Use my Referral Code for 10$ off, and I'll get a little something something, too!  https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/michellefleshman1209     Leave it:  Dry yucky winter skin :(      Other News and Notes   No theatrical updates at this time. Just working on running, knitting and planning in my new planner!    Thanks for listening! 

Episode 25: Circular Needle Round Up   Thanks so much for the itunes reviews! They make my heart smile!    Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal   Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig   That Nice Stitch by Susan Ashcroft    Memory Blanket by Georgie Hallam     Auditioning Knits   Autumnal Mitts by Jo Bangles     Tolt Hat and Mitts by Andrea Rangel    Looking to use my Jones Street DK that I purchased at Saff from Sarah at The Copper Corgi   What do you think about these two colors in color work?  That's my Jones Street DK by Sarah of The Copper Corgi       Knitting News, Notes and Events   Carolina Fiber Frolic, March 20-22. I heard it's sold out but email for details.   New KAL: The RAK-Along Rak: Random Act of Kindness   Knit something for someone just because, or knit for charity. Not a birthday or holiday, but just to do something nice for someone else.    Dates: March 1 through May 1   Charity Suggestions:  Knit your Bit: Scarves for Veterans Halos of Hope   Your local homeless shelter, NICU, etc.    There will be 2 threads open on the Actually Knitting Podcast board: A chatter thread and an FO Thread.    Rules:  1 post per person in the FO thread (because there is no minimum yardage)  Update your original post if you finish more than one object.  Start early if you want!  Chat it up in the chatter thread. Make suggestions for charities, small gifts to give as Random Act of Kindness.    Not sure about prizes yet, but I will work on it. But the point is to knit something just to make someone happy.    I am going to be teaching knitting classes at a local women's recovery center. If you have any needles, yarn, etc, that you would like to donate, please PM or email me! We can use anything you would like to donate and the volunteer coordinator has told me that supplies are a big issue for them. Help me create some new knitters who will someday be able to tell their own #becauseofknitting story.      #Stashdownthrowdown Updates   I chose a random winner from the Instagram users who have tagged their projects with #stashdown throwdown, if you have used this hashtag, listen to the podcast to see if you have won a pattern of your choice (up to 7$) on Ravelry. If you haven't used the hashtag, what are you waiting for?    Knitting Talk Back: Circular Needle Round Up    A listener posted a question on the "What Would You Like to Hear About?" thread. She wanted to know my thoughts on needles, and I had been working on a needle round up of circular needles, especially focusing on interchangeable sets. Be sure to post on the Actually Knitting Podcast thread for episode 25 about your experience with circular needles, dpns, etc.    I talk about the following needles:    ChiaoGoo 9 Inch Circular Needles   Knit Picks Harmony Options   Knit Picks Caspian Straights   Hiya Hiya Interchangeables   ChiaoGoo Interchangeables   Signature Needle Arts Non-Knitting Segments   What a Crock Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Quinoa from Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen   Love it or Leave it   Love it:  I really loved this video with Jimmy Fallon and the cast of Saved by the Bell.    Went to Greenville, SC for the day last weekend and loved it. It was absolutely beautiful and I got to visit a lovely LYS called The NeedleTree.    I fell off the wagon with the #stashdownthrowdown (It wasn't my fault, I swear!) and purchased the following lovelies:          Leave it: Taxes   Other News and Notes Superbowl 4 mile race   I finished in 38 minutes! I can't believe it!    26 Books in 2015 Book Challenge   I have finished 2 books since I last recorded:   Still Alice by Lisa Genova   Calling me Home by Julie Kibler   I'm currently reading:    The Shifting Fog by Kate Morton   Written in my Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon   Thanks so much for listening today and for your positive reviews and feedback. Check out the following threads on The Actually Knitting Podcast Group:    Your Turn in the Spotlight: Share your talents with us! Do you have a podcast, etsy store, underwater basket weaving class?    What would you like to hear about?: Ideas and suggestions for talk back topics.   Knits on Stage: Are you knitting in public and/or wearing your knits in public? Share!    Contact me! Links are available on this page. 

Thanks so much for listening for this past year of podcasting!   Program mention goes out to Estella of Just One More Row, Please for gifting me her new slipper pattern called Cabled Foot Cozies!   Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits French Press Felted Slippers by Melynda Bernardi      Knits in Rehearsal  Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig   That Nice Stitch by Susan Ashcroft    Memory Blanket by Georgie Hallam    Auditioning Knits   Interpretations Volume 2 by Joji Locatelli and Veera Valimaki   I'm especially into True and True Friend    Marled Madness by Stephen West    Drachenfels by Melanie Berg Knits on Stage First, I discussed by wearing of one of my very first garments, The Pimlico Shrug.      I wore my Neon Beast a few times last week and was easily spotted by my friend at the Charlotte Hornets game, from quite a distance! I knew that thing would be visible from space!    Flubs and Flops Update:  Madeline Tosh customer service is awesome!    News, Note and Events   Carolina Fiber Frolic, March 20-22   Stitches Midwest, August 6-9   It's my Podiversary! Thanks for listening and I'm looking forward to another year!  #StashdownThrowdown   I shared some stash down tips from my own experience and also from suggestions made on the Ravelry thread. Chatter away and tag your Instagram posts with #stashdownthrowdown to  have a chance to win a random prize drawing!    Non-Knitting    What a Crock:  Sweet Potato Chicken Quinoa Soup   Love it or Leave it    Love it: My new knitting themed Swatch Watch!    Leave it: Midterm stress is finally over!    Other News and Notes   A few friends and I are participating in this book challenge. Let me know if you are interested and we will start a thread on the Ravelry board for this challenge. I'm always on the lookout for a good book to try.     Just finished reading The Paying Guests by Sarah Waters    Running news: Will be running a 4 mile race on Super Bowl Sunday with a friend.        In closing:    Join the Ravelry group if you haven't already!  Some threads you might be interested in:    Stash down Throwdown  Your turn in the Spotlight What do you want to hear about? What a Crock!  Knits on Stage   Thanks for your iTunes review and star ratings, and the podcast is now available on Stitcher Radio.   Interested in donating to help cover the costs of podcasting? There's a donation button here on the blog. Be sure to contact me if you are interested in sponsoring the show!    Thanks so much for listening this past year and I look forward to the year ahead! 

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Speedy Cable Beret #3   Strib Hat by Kelly Williams    TGV by Susan Ashcroft   French Press Felted Slippers by Melynda Bernardi     Knits in Rehearsal Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig    That Nice Stitch by Susan Ashcroft      Auditioning Knits  All Bundled Up Collection by Amy Miller   Especially these 3 patterns:    Windchill   Freshly Fallen    Ice Shanty   Knitting Flubs and Flops Major color bleeding with my Neon Beast Update: I emailed Madeline Tosh again and they said they were having problems with their email server and they have asked to see pictures and for a little more information.    I also mentioned the Knitting Pretty Podcast, check it out if you haven't already.    Knitting News, Notes and Events   Carolina Fiber Frolic Spring Retreat   Stitches Midwest   #stashdownthrowdown 2015 Shop my stash, more yarn out than in, who's with me?    I mentioned Commuter Jen, who is the host of the Commuter Knitter Podcast  , listen to her if you aren't already!  Knitting Talkback: 2015 Goals   I created a project page for my goals this year, as suggested in the thread for Episode 22.    Here is the Clara Parkes Craftsy class I mentioned, get your education on!    Here's a link to the Knit Your Bit knitting campaign that I mentioned, feel free to join along.    Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock  Slow Cooker Southwestern Stuffed Bell Peppers   Love it or Leave it Love it: Seeing my nieces and nephews and being around kids for the holidays!    Leave it:    Other News and Notes #30in#30 challenge was derailed in December due to illness in the family, but I learned a lot about myself in the process. I also ran 49.43 miles in December, just shy of my 50 mile goal. For January I would like to aim for 75 miles.    Holiday Cabaret went really well! 

Episode 22: Year in Review   As usual, thanks for the reviews and star rating on iTunes!    Here's my birthday cake, in case you missed it.    Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits  Tiny Trees Ornament by Lily/Sugar and Creme     Neon Beast by Veera Valimaki   Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off    Knits in Rehearsal TGV by Susan Ashcroft      Auditioning Knits   I've been looking at lots of slippers!    Seamless Salomas Slippers by Megan Williams   Non-Felted Slippers by Yuko Nakamura   Non-Felted Slippers Biscotte's Version by Louise Robert    Pleated Ballet Flats by Coco Knits   Malbrigo Loafers by Coco Knits    French Press Felted Slippers by Melynda Bernardi   Knitting Talk-Back: Year in Review   Did you meet your knitting goals for 2014? Why and why not? How will this year help to determine your goals for 2015?    New Skills I Learned this year:  Three Needle Bind-off   Short Rows, thanks to this Craftsy Class     Kitchener Stitch   Knitting in Both Directions   Gwen Bortner Classes on Craftsy    Icord Cast on   Icord Bind off  Non-Knitting What a Crock Black Bean Soup   1 medium onion (chopped)  4 gloves garlic (minced)  1 tbsp ground cumin 2 tsp crushed red pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cans black beans 1 can chicken broth 1 jar salsa 2 tbsp lime juice   Place 2 cans of beans with liquids in batches with broth in blender. Blend until pureed. Put all ingredients in the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours.     Love it or Leave It   Love It: I have a nice 2 week break from school coming up!    New Coffee Maker!   Leave it: Lack of communication in relationships   Other News and Notes  Cabaret at Theatre Charlotte     I'm continuing my 30 in 30 day challenge, so far I've worked out every day but 1 in december.    Here's the yoga video I've been watching: Yoga with Adriene

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 ThingsRandom Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread.  Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open. Closes on 31st January 2015.I'm wearing a Cool Clavicle Cover by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies.Done and DustedBarley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 SuperwashAlternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft in Fuschia and PetalSimple Sport Weight Hat in Posh Yarn Martha Sport in 5 a.m. (I talk about my Long & Winding Row Cowl by Susan Ashcroft)Quaker Yarn Stretcher Boomerang by Susan Ashcroft in Noro Silk Garden Sock in the S321 colourway.Sock Yarn Squares by Shannon Geddes (I mention Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off)Nose to the GrindstoneVanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison. (Stored in a project bag by KnitterBag)Dotted Rays by Stephen West in DyeForYarn Merino/Silk Fingering in Bloodbath. You can get this yarn now at DyeForWool. Saw Kristen's on Skein Podcast.Countess Ablaze Baby Llama/Tussah SilkArtist's Palette Merino Tencel in Loose Change (in a bag by Fondant Fibre)PlottingCountess Ablaze Merino & Tussah Silk in Let Us Add One Extra Night To Life.Need recommendations for good thrummed mittens patterns.Splashed OutAbsolute Wonder Fru's Rainbow Crush Medium Wedge Bag. I mention the Rainbows Medium Wedge Bag. (sold to raise funds for Wendy of the SassyPantsKnitter Podcast who has recently undergone treatment for Hairy Cell Leukemia)Countess Ablaze Tia Merino in Frenzy. I talk about Knit Me by Louise Zass-Bangham.Northbound Knitting Superwash Merino Fingering in Flotsam (bought from Meadow Yarn)Posh Yarn Agnes Sock in I Like People Who Smile When It's Raining.Online CommunityWhat Have You Made thread on the Ravelry boards, come and share your projects.

Program mentions go out to The Carolina Fiber Girls for mentioning me on their podcast! Thanks ladies.    Also thanks to knittersusan for the kind words on the iTunes review.    Catching Up: If you are in the area, visit Childress Vineyards and Native Vines to try some North Carolina Wines.    Knitting Segments   In Rehearsals:  Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier                           Madeline Tosh Pashmina in the Hosta Blue Colorway                           Icord Bind-off Tutorial From Craftsy   I mentioned the Curious Handmade Podcast hosted by Helen Stewart, check it out if you haven't already.      Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks      TGV High Speed Knitting by Susan Ashcroft                         Crazy Zauberball   Auditioning Knits:  KnitMinder App    Trego   Effortless Cardigan   Seam on Seam   Knitting News, Notes and Events     Gate City Yarns   Carolina Fiber Frolic, November 7-9   SAFF, October 24-26     A Giveaway from Berry Colorful Yarnings. Make sure you listen to hear the rules for the contest and enter ASAP!    Also listen for the special coupon code that Michelle from Berry Colorful Yarnings is generously offering for podcast listeners. She will have an update on October 23!    Maria from Elegant Economy Knits has a very special pattern that will be released October 27th called The Graceful Pullover. I will make sure to link the pattern once it is available.      #BecauseofKnitting has been really great! Keep it up on Ravelry and on Instagram.    Knitting Talk Back:  Health Benefits of Knitting Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock:  Easy Crockpot Black Bean Soup   Love it:  Homeland (I know, I'm late!)    I got a massage last week! Yay!!   Leave it:  Bad health news from a friend.    Other news and Notes:  The running continues!    Thanks for listening! 

Show Notes:News and Notes - Thanks again to Darren and Aimee for the great time last week. Knitting in Circles podcast Y'all Twins? by Katherine and Margaret King - growing up twins in 1950's Oxford, MS. Finished Objects -Hogwarts Express - a Susan Ashcroft pattern in No Two Snowflakes yarn Wisteria Shawl Collar Pullover - a Lion Brand free pattern in Sensations Rainbow acrylic Straun Take 2 - a Ysolda Teague pattern in Eco Alpaca yarn Spiderman Hat - improvised pattern in 4x4 rib. Red (Berroco vintage), black (Wool of the Andes in coal), and white (Plymouth Yarn merino) stripes. VEI eyeball - surprise for John for his new clinic Works In Progress -Amy's purple zebra socks - plain stockinette sock with afterthought heel in Paton's sock yarn. Hermione's Everyday Socks - in my hand-dyed yarn. Corrine - in Berroco Boboli in color 5312. Baby Sweater Dress - in Bernat Lemon Pie No Spinning this week.Fitness -On Spring Break, and I have been taking that a little too literally in terms of exercising! Decided I need to simply reduce my gluten intake instead of omit it. Lots of fresh fruit and veggies this week, and loving each mouthful! Finally not craving sugar in my coffee!