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I'm back with the Megaliths Megacollection - and it's on Megasale! I chat about the last month as I prepare to travel to the Zombie Knitpocalypse knitting retreat. See full show notes and photos at www.kinoknits.com/blog/104. Recorded Sunday, June 19, 2022.
Your hosts: Amy aka JKnitMa on Ravelry and Megan aka JustRunKnit on Ravelry This week we are sharing recent FOs! Grab your crafting and join us!Prizes drawn next week for the multi-color KAL.Upcoming ZKN events Zombie Knitpocalypse 2022 market applications and upcoming attendee spotsComfy Cozy KAL: Sept - Dec 2021Amy FOsMohair Improv hatMohair Improv topRipple Leaf socksMix TapeTC BlanketMegan FOsMonkey SocksTest knit Holographic Socks by Cassandra Cruikshank Petal Party - non-crop long sleeveHide and Peak Sweater ZK News and Join Discord ZKN events and Sign-up info
I'm out in the world again! Join me for a recap of the Zombie Knitpocalypse 2021 retreat. Recorded Sunday, July 4, 2021. Full show notes and photos are at kinoknits.com/blog/093.
I've finished all the hats over here, attended the virtual Zombie Knitpocalypse at home, and have a chat with Lorri Ann Helberg of Arkansas Yarn Company, who custom-dyed the gorgeous yarn used in my Zanzibar Waves shawl pattern in the Knitting on Safari Collection. I've also got updates on how you can get my patterns in places other than Ravelry. See full show notes at kinoknits.com/080. Recorded Saturday, July 4, 2020.
I've got new designs, lots of WIPs, the winners of the Grad Your Stash 2019 KAL, and a recap of the Zombie Knitpocalypse 2019 retreat in Rochester, MN. Let's go! Full show notes can be found at kinoknits.com/068. Recorded Sunday, July 14, 2019.
Works in progress Jenny Fangtastic socks by Wendy Gaal with the Knitters Brewing Company kit Loch Hat by tincanknits with 2-ply from Ewethful Fiber Farm Vanilla socks Master Knitter Weezie Master Knitter Cait Dodson Socks test knit for Caitlin Griffin in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock Be a Deer C2C Afghan by Jess Coppom in Cascade Cherub Aran Plotting & Scheming Cait Moderne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne Ubuntu Scheepjes CAL 2018 by Dedri Uys My Knitted Doll by Louise Crowther African Flower animals by Heidi Bear (Mentioned amyflorence, Sherrill of #spin15aday) Ta da!! Jenny half of mike & sully braid Weezie Some Days are Diamonds sock test knit for Goldberry Knits - wollmeise raku regenbogen colorway Cait Test Knit hat for Yarn_Has_My_Heart Revenge of the Knits Jenny Loch hat ribbing Cait Dodson socks took an unscheduled walkabout Oooh, Shiny! Jenny Osroso Genser by Iselin Hafseld Fanciful Flower Sweater by Pelykh Natalie Wool & Honey by Andrea Mowry The Throwback by Andrea Mowry Woodland Fox Baby by Kristen Cooper River Maiden Lace Shawl by Anna Victoria Lambs and Chickens and Bunnies, Oh My! by Ros Clarke Cait Here We Gnome Again by Sarah Schira Dr Who Double Knit Scarf by Karen Pritchard Positivity Mandala Hoop by Lucy of Attic24 Beekeeper Cardigan by Marie Greene Imaginary Internet Points Jenny just need to get the hat done Cait I did quidditch round 1 Started my OWL My first Ravenclaw Blitz (Mentioned cat butt coasters) Fluff n Stuff Jenny Plying the other half of mike n sully Spin the Bin Cait Vuelta a Lana is over and I only spun 2 days, whoops In the Deep End Fiber festivals!! Favorite things Ones we’ve been to Bucket list! (Mentioned Brenda & Heather, Artichoke French Sweater, Skeincocaine, Stephen West, Zombie Knitpocalypse, SSK, Dana from Unwind, Lucy Neatby) Events/News Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN October **19 & 20** Hedera Fiber Festival, New Albany, IN November 10 & 11
This episode is sponsored by Queen City Yarn and Never Not Knitting Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Moderne Log Cabin Baby Blanket Special thanks to Love Knitting for sending me the Paintbox Yarns to try out! French Macaroon Baby Washcloths Moon Cactus Knits in Rehearsal Camp Wilkerson Paulina Dress This episode is brought to you by Queen City Yarn. Queen City Yarn is the result of a collaboration between friends Christen and Janis, brought together in the Queen City of Charlotte by their love for knitting and yarn. They've nurtured their passion for putting color to skein and now they want to share that passion with you! Their products start with one of six great yarn bases, each named for a neighborhood in the Queen City that reflects their personality. The colors they apply are inspired by the beautiful things they see around them as well as breathtaking places they have visited. While each color they produce can stand on its own, they pay special attention to creating a series of complementary colors. They strive to make it easy to pick one or more great colors for your next project. Queen City Yarn is providing a 35$ gift certificate to one lucky PalKal participant and use the PalKal2018 coupon code for 10% off your order in their Etsy Shop. Knitting News, Notes and Events I attended Zombie Knitpocalypse last month. PalKal 2018 Basic Rules Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter. Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the Ravelry group! Be sure to listen to see if you are the lucky winner of a 5 pack of Eucalan! This was an intermission giveaway, which means all you have to do to be eligible is chat in chatter thread on Ravelry! For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018 Top Billing Sponsors: Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast Producing Sponsors: Bijou Basin Ranch Queen City Yarn Never Not Knitting Daizie Knits Love Knitting This episode of Actually Knitting is also brought to you by Never Not Knitting. Never Not Knitting is a small knitting boutique owned by designer Alana Dakos featuring a curated collection of specialty yarns, patterns, notions and gifts. This little shop supports the work of independent artisans and makers from all over the world. You may find handmade treasures in the store that you will never see anywhere else! Keep track of the newest product releases on instagram by following Nevernotknitting! Use coupon code "PALKAL2018" to save 20% off your next order in the online shop at nevernotknitting.com Never Not Knitting is also giving away a Sheep Knit Kit at the end of the Pal Kal. The Reviews are In This episode I got to review the Little Bee Lotion Bar from Love and Leche. Check this out: Love and Leche is offering a coupon code just for Actually Knitting listeners. Use the code ActuallyKnitting for 1 free Little Bee Lotion Bar with a 25$ purchase. Yay! They have also set up a giveaway for my listeners. Go to this link and enter your email address for a chance to win a Little Bee Lotion Bar Giftbag! Work + Shelter website. Knitting Podcast Spotlight Lolodidit Video Podcast on Youtube Non-Knitting Segments Instant Success Mexican Inspired Healthy Crack Chicken from Tidbits Love it or Leave it Love: Bright Star the Musical Leave: No comment! Life is good! Other News and Notes I decided to start Weight Watchers again and I'm finding a lot easier to follow now that they have a protein focus. I'm still running but I am on the struggle bus! Still doing boot camp workouts. Books You Think it, I'll Say it by Curtis Sittenfeld The French Girl by Lexie Elliot
In this episode, the girls chat about their Mother's Day Cast-Ons (and Pick-Back-Ups). Susie is unsortable, and Danie does not recommend swatching babies. Stuff & Things Dianne of Suburban Stitcher is hosting a Prairie Girl Designs KAL, and Susie started a Prairie Girl Designs Ravelry group. Events The girls will be attending Zombie Knitpocalypse again this year - June 20th-24th in Rochester, MN. Finished Projects Susie finished her Circuitous Ribbed Socks. Danie finished her Baby Vertebrae. Current Projects Susie worked on her second Evanesce sample out of Suburban Stitcher Single Sock in the Darkest Night, Dandiya, and Sari Silk colorways. Danie worked on her Walnut Street Socks, her Kristi Socks, and her Home Alone Socks. Susie's Mother's Day Cast-On was her I am Fearless Socks using Must Stash Yarn and Fiber Perfect Self Striping Sock I am Fearless colorway from the Affirmation Collection. Danie's Mother's Day Pick-Back-Up was her Daeyln Sweater. Project: Reconsideration Susie reconsidered her Winter Remix Hexi Socks. When she started them she was trying to be too fancy, and with having had to re-work the first sock once, she's over them.
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!
In which we talk about great fun had at Zombie Knitpocalypse and The National Needlearts Association Summer Convention, farm stuff, not much knitting, super powers and all the winners from phase one of the UNKAL!!
On this podcast, I talk about my sock FOs, WIPs and my recent adventures including my trip to Zombie Knitpocalypse! Project Info on Ravelry at allison1031
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Whatcha FinishVanilla Bean socks in Vesper Verbena (overdyed in a diluted black), size 0 needles, 68 stitches. 1x1 twisted rib with russian bind offSummer Dawn cardigan by Andrea Black- Plucky Primo sport in Vanity. Size 6 needles. twisted rib button band instead of garter. going to add grosgrain ribbon and get buttons from G Street FabricEasy Peasy Newborn Hat by Keri McKeirnan - Fibernymph Dyeworks Bounce in Fruit LoopsWhatcha Makin?Honey Bunches shawl by IrishGirlieKnits, size 6 needles, handspun Fiber OpticBrownstone sweater by Jared Flood- Elsa Wool Woolen Spun Worsted weight cormo in Light Gray. Size 7 and 8 needles, size small, higher collar Williamette Jacket by Amy Christoffers- size 6 needles, Berocco Blackstone TweedWhatcha Spinning?Three Waters Farm Merino/SW Merino/Silk in Olive Green Tonal- split in half, doing a thin 2ply Oldest Anything KAL prize drawingsprizes from Rock and String CreationsWinners: fiber: pikemulherin25- socks with oldest sock scraps yarn: Sewashley- baby bolero with oldest stash gift card: lmermd- socks with oldest fingering weight yarnLittleDyeworks giveaway in the Ravelry group. Hansel n Gretel colorway. Visit www.etsy.com/shop/littledyeworks and share your favorite colorway, or what colors you would like to see Ashley dye. LittleDyeworks has offered a coupon code to you for 15% off your order: WATCHA15. Enter by June 30 and I will email the winner after that.Zombie KnitpocalypseClasses: Simple Crochet, Tips and Tricks, Socks Tips and Tricks, and Take a Break Yarn bowl from MaidofClayFinally, I am taking a hiatus from podcasting and this is my last episode. I will be more active on Instagram so follow me over there (ooohfancypants). Thank you for all the love and support!