Actually Knitting Episode 92: Pal Kal Prizes 

Get your free audiobook download and free 30 day trial of audible by visiting this link!  Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits    Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter   Elefante by Susan B. Anderson Empire Waist Cardigan by Susan B. Anderson Ellie the Elephant Baby Booties by Olivia Kent     Featuring the Roll-Top Booties for the bootie     Auditioning Knits  I'm looking for a sweater for some Berroco worsted weight yarn that I just ripped from my Ice Shanty project that has been languishing for a while.    Wings by Amanda Woeger   Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Madison by Martha Storey   All the Love by Joji Locatelli   Rhapsody in Cables by Joji Locatelli   Seam on Seam by Veera Valimaki    Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal 2018 Basic Rules    Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.  Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the Ravelry group!     For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors:  Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   Knitting Podcast Spotlight    Ewe University hosted by Kristine Kelly   Check out her Etsy shop, Halcyarn.   Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success  Instant Pot Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos   Love it or Leave it Love: Anne with an E on Netflix   Leave: Summer Break is almost over   Other News and Notes Healthy Choices: I've been doing Weight Watchers and attending the meetings regularly and I've been very successful.   Books:  Get your free audiobook download and free 30 day trial of audible by visiting this link!

<a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your free audiobook download and free 30 day trial of audible by visiting this link!</a>  Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/o61sa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/o61sa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elefante by Susan B. Anderson</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/ib3j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Empire Waist Cardigan by Susan B. Anderson</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/3jrlc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ellie the Elephant Baby Booties by Olivia Kent</a>     Featuring the Roll-Top Booties for the bootie   Auditioning Knits I'm looking for a sweater for some Berroco worsted weight yarn that I just ripped from my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ice-shanty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ice Shanty </a>project that has been languishing for a while.  <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wings-11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wings by Amanda Woeger</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/worsted-boxy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/madison-9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Madison by Martha Storey</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/all-the-love" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All the Love by Joji Locatelli</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhapsody-in-cables" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhapsody in Cables by Joji Locatelli</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seam-on-seam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seam on Seam by Veera Valimaki </a>   Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal 2018 Basic Rules <ul> <li>Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15</li> <li>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.</li> <li>No yardage requirement.</li> <li>Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster.</li> <li>You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc.</li> <li>Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry.</li> <li>When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting.</li> <li>Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.</li> </ul> Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry group</a>!  For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018  Top Billing Sponsors: Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   Knitting Podcast Spotlight <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1bI6qOoR95A1xDFxeUAiA?disable_polymer=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ewe University</a> hosted by Kristine Kelly Check out her Etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Halcyarn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Halcyarn</a>.   Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success <a href="https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/instant-pot-spicy-pineapple-chicken-tacos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Instant Pot Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos</a>   Love it or Leave it Love: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80136311" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anne with an E on Netflix</a> Leave: Summer Break is almost over   Other News and Notes Healthy Choices: I've been doing Weight Watchers and attending the meetings regularly and I've been very successful. Books: <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get your free audiobook download and free 30 day trial of audible by visiting this link!</a>

Actually Knitting Episode 91: Not Too Shabby 

 Book lovers, try Audible free for one month with a free audiobook download.   Episode 90 is brought to you by Daizie Knits and Bijou Basin Ranch.   Knitting Segments   Show-Ready Knits   Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow Paulina Dress by Taiga Hilliard Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang    Knits in Rehearsal Still working on Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter.  Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket by Lucy of Attic24   Here's my version in progress.   This episode is brought to you by Daizie Knits    At Daizie Knits, our goal is to provide a rainbow of colors in a range of fibers and weights.  We dye all our products in small batches using a kettle dying method; so each one is unique.  We strive to find yarns and fibers that makes your heart sing and your toes curl with delight.  At daizieknits.com, you can contact us, view a gallery of projects, check out the show schedule and of course, link to our shop.  We also offer 3d printed spindles, buttons and shawl pins.   Use the PalKal2018 coupon code for 20% off of your order through September 1, 2018.    Knitting News, Notes and Events  PalKal 2018 Basic Rules    Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.  Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the Ravelry group!    This episode I am pleased to have Fix-a-Stitch as an Intermission Prize Sponsor. Make sure you listen to this episode to see if you are the winner of a both a Multi-Tool and Laceweight set of Fix-a-Stitch.     For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors:  Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   Knitting Podcast Spotlight  Check out the Quirky Monday Craftcast  and Quirky Monday Crafts Etsy Shop.    This episode is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch Bijou Basin Ranch is a family-owned ranch in western Colorado. In addition to fiber from our own herd of full blooded Tibetan yak, we work with other yak ranchers in the US as well as Asia to source top quality yak fiber for our luxury yarns. We also work with various indie dyers who create beautiful can't-get-anywhere-else colorways for yarn lovers!   Use the PalKal2018 Coupon Code for 15% off all yarns from their online store (exception: Qiviut or Paco-Vicuna) from now through September 6, 2018.    Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success   Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken    Love it or Leave it  Love: Color Street Nail Polish Strips   Leave: July can be a hard month for me.     Other News and Notes   Books:   The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel    Vida y Muerte en la Mara Salvatrucha    The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene 

<a href="https://www.audible.com/lp/freetrial?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Book lovers, try Audible free for one month with a free audiobook download. </a> Episode 90 is brought to you by <a href="http://www.daizieknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daizie Knits</a> and <a href="https://www.bijoubasinranch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bijou Basin Ranch</a>.  Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/m87yi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/6fnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paulina Dress by Taiga Hilliard</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/2m991" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang </a>   Knits in Rehearsal Still working on <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/o61sa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter. </a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-stripes-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-stripes-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket by Lucy of Attic24</a> Here's <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/knttc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my version</a> in progress. This episode is brought to you by Daizie Knits At Daizie Knits, our goal is to provide a rainbow of colors in a range of fibers and weights.  We dye all our products in small batches using a kettle dying method; so each one is unique.  We strive to find yarns and fibers that makes your heart sing and your toes curl with delight.  At <a href="http://daizieknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">daizieknits.com</a>, you can contact us, view a gallery of projects, check out the show schedule and of course, link to our shop.  We also offer 3d printed spindles, buttons and shawl pins.  Use the PalKal2018 coupon code for 20% off of your order through September 1, 2018.  Knitting News, Notes and Events  PalKal 2018 Basic Rules <ul> <li>Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15</li> <li>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.</li> <li>No yardage requirement.</li> <li>Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster.</li> <li>You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc.</li> <li>Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry.</li> <li>When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting.</li> <li>Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.</li> </ul> Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry group</a>!    This episode I am pleased to have <a href="https://fixastitch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fix-a-Stitch</a> as an Intermission Prize Sponsor. Make sure you listen to this episode to see if you are the winner of a both a Multi-Tool and Laceweight set of Fix-a-Stitch.  For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018  Top Billing Sponsors: Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   Knitting Podcast Spotlight Check out the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwRb_T6cnZ415nkxfLqn7JQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quirky Monday Craftcast </a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/QuirkyMondayCrafts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quirky Monday Crafts Etsy Shop. </a> This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://www.bijoubasinranch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bijou Basin Ranch</a> Bijou Basin Ranch is a family-owned ranch in western Colorado. In addition to fiber from our own herd of full blooded Tibetan yak, we work with other yak ranchers in the US as well as Asia to source top quality yak fiber for our luxury yarns. We also work with various indie dyers who create beautiful can't-get-anywhere-else colorways for yarn lovers! Use the PalKal2018 Coupon Code for 15% off all yarns from their online store (exception: Qiviut or Paco-Vicuna) from now through September 6, 2018.   Non-Knitting Segments  Instant Success  <a href="https://therecipecritic.com/instant-pot-lemon-garlic-chicken/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken</a>   Love it or Leave it Love: <a href="https://colorstreet.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Color Street Nail Polish Strips</a> Leave: July can be a hard month for me.    Other News and Notes  Books: The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel Vida y Muerte en la Mara Salvatrucha The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene

Actually Knitting Episode 90: She's not Pretty Cool, She's Really Cool. 

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

This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://queencityyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queen City Yarn </a>and <a href="https://www.nevernotknitting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Never Not Knitting</a> Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/dk0et" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moderne Log Cabin Baby Blanket</a> Special thanks to <a href="https://www.loveknitting.com/us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love Knitting</a> for sending me the Paintbox Yarns to try out! <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/a3ach" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">French Macaroon </a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/tx9oe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Washcloths</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/s9zki" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moon Cactus</a> Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/o61sa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camp Wilkerson</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/6fnow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paulina Dress </a> This episode is brought to you by <a href="http://queencityyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queen City Yarn.</a> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MZG_bLXBjF8/WzmZdX-9xKI/AAAAAAAAC7g/PZfhuAC9qbEaYAvwnLfRH-Yd5pukc1-JgCLcBGAs/s1600/Ann%2526Doodle.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wlAQqObSOKA/WzmZdnI2rNI/AAAAAAAAC7k/S48mhlDtIY8HEkQEGzyhcn_LqvSkLPagwCLcBGAs/s1600/CheapSeat2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> 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 <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/queencityyarn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy Shop. </a> Knitting News, Notes and Events I attended Zombie Knitpocalypse last month.    PalKal 2018 Basic Rules <ul> <li>Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15</li> <li>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.</li> <li>No yardage requirement.</li> <li>Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster.</li> <li>You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc.</li> <li>Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry.</li> <li>When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting.</li> <li>Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.</li> </ul> Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry group</a>!  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! <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Fm41Tutj1tM/WzmWo8ORYxI/AAAAAAAAC7U/o_lgba02OY4mwfJQUeu3dUAhqctMfEXZACLcBGAs/s1600/gift_pack.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> 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 <a href="http://nevernotknitting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nevernotknitting.com</a> Never Not Knitting is also giving away a Sheep Knit Kit at the end of the Pal Kal.  <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W0cEH1r73hs/WzmgS3wwrBI/AAAAAAAAC70/JdlqTRe-WIIY0Cr2JdDZGL5IjmcUup7DQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sheep%2BKnit%2BKit%2BCollage%2B%25282%2529.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>   The Reviews are In This episode I got to review the <a href="https://loveandleche.com/product-category/lotion_bars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Bee Lotion Bar </a>from <a href="https://loveandleche.com/we-love-knitters" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love and Leche. </a> 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 <a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/d169/l-l-little-bee-blogger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a> and enter your email address for a chance to win a Little Bee Lotion Bar Giftbag! <a href="https://workshelter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Work + Shelter website. </a>   Knitting Podcast Spotlight <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7sYDTToRau1r3gyGdWhSQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lolodidit Video Podcast on Youtube</a>   Non-Knitting Segments Instant Success <a href="https://tidbits-marci.com/instant-pot-mexican-inspired-healthy-crack-chicken/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mexican Inspired Healthy Crack Chicken from Tidbits </a>   Love it or Leave it Love: <a href="http://brightstarmusical.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bright Star the Musical </a> Leave: No comment! Life is good!   Other News and Notes I decided to start <a href="https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/?cid=semGGL_Exact_Brand_Core_Coreweight+watchers&amp;account=WWUS&amp;tracker=43700026839519983&amp;gclid=CJDCwILI_9sCFcWxgQodBkwL6Q&amp;gclsrc=ds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weight Watchers</a> 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

Actually Knitting Episode 89: When in Rome, you eat cheese curds. 

Knitting Segments  Knits in Rehearsal  Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow   Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal 2018 Basic Rules    Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.  Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the Ravelry group!     For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors:     Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls  CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls  Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins  Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast  Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes  Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio  Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run  Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn  Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch.             Bijou Basin Ranch is a family-owned ranch in western Colorado. In addition to fiber from our own herd of full blooded Tibetan yak, we work with other yak ranchers in the US as well as Asia to source top quality yak fiber for our luxury yarns. We also work with various indie dyers who create beautiful can't-get-anywhere-else colorways for yarn lovers! Use the coupon code on their website for 15% off in their online store (excluding qiviut or paco-vicuna) and free shipping! This generous offer will be good through September 6, 2018.      Knitting Podcast Spotlight  This episode I put the spotlight on Knitting Myself Together, hosted by TheVioletPie.        Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls   Love it or Leave it Love: I'm on Summer Vacation, Baby! Leave: Body/food issues     Other News and Notes My reading has hit a little slump lately, but I did finish and enjoy   The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore.      I'm still working out a running a bit. 

Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/m87yi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow</a>   Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal 2018 Basic Rules <ul> <li>Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15</li> <li>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.</li> <li>No yardage requirement.</li> <li>Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster.</li> <li>You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc.</li> <li>Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry.</li> <li>When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting.</li> <li>Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.</li> </ul> Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry group</a>!  For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018  Top Billing Sponsors: Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls  CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls  Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins  Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast  Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes  Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio  Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run  Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn  Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch. <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nAXkNBI3oXI/WyVz4_qDgzI/AAAAAAAAC6w/lX57IJraMQAJslCeOBUu21lrIcSWHSzzACLcBGAs/s1600/Explore.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5EhkEjlYkXM/WyVz40mElfI/AAAAAAAAC60/9jfy1g4zrCEAKylaiAOe3e8ce8dNl7jDgCLcBGAs/s1600/Gobi.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cJ0O8YzMMbk/WyVz4xTc6qI/AAAAAAAAC6s/573S80DX1tUg1GNGjy9scWKw1S0P1AodwCLcBGAs/s1600/Yaks.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Bijou Basin Ranch is a family-owned ranch in western Colorado. In addition to fiber from our own herd of full blooded Tibetan yak, we work with other yak ranchers in the US as well as Asia to source top quality yak fiber for our luxury yarns. We also work with various indie dyers who create beautiful can't-get-anywhere-else colorways for yarn lovers! Use the coupon code on their website for 15% off in their online store (excluding qiviut or paco-vicuna) and free shipping! This generous offer will be good through September 6, 2018.   Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I put the spotlight on <a href="http://www.thevioletpie.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitting Myself Together</a>, hosted by TheVioletPie.    Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success <a href="https://www.idonthavetimeforthat.com/instant-pot-egg-roll-bowls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls</a>   Love it or Leave it Love: I'm on Summer Vacation, Baby! Leave: Body/food issues   Other News and Notes My reading has hit a little slump lately, but I did finish and enjoy  The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore.  I'm still working out a running a bit.

Actually Knitting Episode 88: PalKal2018 Begins

Knitting Segments  Show Ready Knits Baby Beret Didn't use a pattern, just referenced a free pattern on Ravelry to see how often to do the increases. Finished this while camping and I forgot to take pics!   Barley Light by Tin Can Knits I love that the ladies at Tin Can Knits released a fingering version of this hat.   Knits in Rehearsal  To be honest, I haven't been doing very much knitting at all.    I started another Barley Light Hat, but haven't made a lot of progress.    Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow I've linked to the pattern page since I haven't made much progress.    I haven't worked on...   Rainbow Party Cardi by Tellybean Knits   Moderne Baby Blanket by Mason Dixon Knitting     Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal 2018 Basic Rules Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.   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 15 through August 15, 2018 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Here are some patterns I am considering for this year's PalKal:   Mix and Match Henleys by KrisLuvsWool from the In a Sknit Podcast   Mr. Fitzwilliam Fox by Kay F. Jones of the Bakery Bears Podcast   Stitch Sampler Afghan by Marly Bird of the Yarn Thing Podcast Chasing Rainbows Blanket by Marly Bird of the Yarn Thing Podcast   Coming and Going Baby Sweater by Ellen M. Silva of the Twinset Designs Podcast       Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop.    ZK 2018       Non-Knitting Segments     Instant Success  Introducing a new segment all about cooking in my Instant Pot.   This episode's recipe is Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower and Peas from Skinny Taste.    Love it or Leave it Love: Sublime Stitching Website   Leave: Exam Grading   Stagecraft In this long on hiatus segment, I talk about other crafts I'm working on. I recently finished an embroidery project of my sister in law's ultrasound picture.   I got the idea from this article on Scary Mommy.   The crafter who inspired me has a lot of wonderful embroidery projects on Instagram. Check out Veselka Bulkan on Instagram.    I got some help from this article on the Sublime Stitching website: White Patterns on Dark Fabrics.   Other News and Notes     We recently got back from camping near Black Mountain, NC. It rained pretty much the entire time but we made the best of it.    Books:       If you'd like to support the podcast, use the Amazon Links for any purchases!   Running: Nothing new to report, I'm just running for exercise.   Thanks so much for joining me for this episode.

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Baby Beret Didn't use a pattern, just referenced a free pattern on Ravelry to see how often to do the increases. Finished this while camping and I forgot to take pics! <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/619z5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barley Light by Tin Can Knits</a> I love that the ladies at Tin Can Knits released a fingering version of this hat.   Knits in Rehearsal To be honest, I haven't been doing very much knitting at all.  I started another Barley Light Hat, but haven't made a lot of progress.  <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mezzo-cardigan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow</a> I've linked to the pattern page since I haven't made much progress.  I haven't worked on... <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/wuvfc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/wuvfc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbow Party Cardi by Tellybean Knits</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/dk0et" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moderne Baby Blanket by Mason Dixon Knittin</a>g   Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal 2018 Basic Rules Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter. The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I4sfGz__dv4UmOkSDMVC_-BVlqnHmXxt50wXnGYmqUM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here is where you can find information</a> about levels of Sponsorship. Fill out this <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SlZmY1DDgINEKZV9PMr9QCqwWLRlWIAOzpA-ZSo9SUE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Form</a> and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 15 through August 15, 2018 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc. Here are some patterns I am considering for this year's PalKal: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mix-and-match-henleys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mix and Match Henleys</a> by KrisLuvsWool from the <a href="http://www.inasknit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In a Sknit Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mr-fitzwilliam-fox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Fitzwilliam Fox</a> by Kay F. Jones of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/BakeryBears/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bakery Bears Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stitch-sampler-afghan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitch Sampler Afghan</a> by Marly Bird of the <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/yarnthing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarn Thing Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chasing-rainbows-blanket-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chasing-rainbows-blanket-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chasing Rainbows Blanket</a> by Marly Bird of the <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/yarnthing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarn Thing Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coming-and-going-baby-sweater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coming and Going Baby Sweater </a>by Ellen M. Silva of the <a href="http://twinset.us/?page_id=5129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twinset Designs Podcast</a> Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at <a href="http://www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Mountain Yarn Shop. </a> ZK 2018       Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success Introducing a new segment all about cooking in my Instant Pot. This episode's recipe is I<a href="https://www.skinnytaste.com/instant-pot-chicken-tikka-masala-with-cauliflower-and-peas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nstant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower and Peas from Skinny Taste. </a>   Love it or Leave it Love: <a href="https://sublimestitching.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sublime Stitching Website</a> Leave: Exam Grading   Stagecraft In this long on hiatus segment, I talk about other crafts I'm working on. I recently finished an embroidery project of my sister in law's ultrasound picture. I got the idea from<a href="http://www.scarymommy.com/baby-ultrasound-embroidery-veselka-bulkan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> this article</a> on Scary Mommy. The crafter who inspired me has a lot of wonderful embroidery projects on Instagram. Check out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/catchtheinspiration/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veselka Bulkan on Instagram. </a> I got some help from this article on the Sublime Stitching website: <a href="https://sublimestitching.com/pages/how-to-dark-fabrics-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Patterns on Dark Fabrics. </a> Other News and Notes We recently got back from camping near Black Mountain, NC. It rained pretty much the entire time but we made the best of it.  Books:  If you'd like to support the podcast, use the Amazon Links for any purchases! Running: Nothing new to report, I'm just running for exercise. Thanks so much for joining me for this episode.

Actually Knitting Episode 87: Blown Away

Special thanks to all of my listeners for waiting so long between episodes. As I posted on Instagram, I have been having a lot of vocal problems and I have been trying to rest my voice as much as possible outside of my job, where it's impossible to rest my voice at all. I'm going to do my best to keep up a regular schedule.   Program Mentions: Thanks to Knitting Daddy for sending me his Smoke in the City hat pattern. Special thanks to Vivian and Alyson from Keep Calm and Carry Yarn and the Pearl and Plum Etsy shop. Also thanks to the ladies from Tin Can Knits for sending me their Beloved hat pattern.   Show Ready Knits Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C Creations   Wee Lima by Taiga Hillard   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure   Mae by Andrea Mowry     Knits in Rehearsal Rainbow Party Cardi by Telly Bean Knits   If you'd like to see my yarn choices, check out my project page.   I have swatched for the Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow    I have started a project page for this, but there's not much to see as of yet. Think I can finish it in a month?   Moderne Baby Blanket by Mason Dixon Knitting Thanks to the kind folks at Loveknitting.com for sending me this kit from Paintbox Yarns     Knitting News, Notes and Events  #MadAboutMinis Sorry guys, I really dropped the ball on this KAL. Should we keep it going for a while? Call it?      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.   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.     Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop.    ZK 2018   The Reviews Are In!  This episode I will be reviewing Vogue Knitting, The Ultimate Knitting Book.      Non-Knitting Segments      Meal Prep Madness Veggie and Beef Ramen   Other News and Notes    I finished several books since the last time I recorded.      Running updates:  I finished a 1/2 Marathon in March. I did not enjoy myself. 

Special thanks to all of my listeners for waiting so long between episodes. As I posted on Instagram, I have been having a lot of vocal problems and I have been trying to rest my voice as much as possible outside of my job, where it's impossible to rest my voice at all. I'm going to do my best to keep up a regular schedule. Program Mentions: Thanks to Knitting Daddy for sending me his <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoke-in-the-city" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smoke in the City</a> hat pattern. Special thanks to Vivian and Alyson from <a href="https://kcacypodcast.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keep Calm and Carry Yarn</a> and the Pearl and Plum Etsy shop. Also thanks to the ladies from Tin Can Knits for sending me their <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beloved-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved</a> hat pattern.   Show Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/ri2ui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C Creations</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/fxmes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wee Lima by Taiga Hillard</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/k6rv7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/hcmq5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mae by Andrea Mowry</a>   Knits in Rehearsal <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainbow-party-cardi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbow Party Cardi by Telly Bean Knits</a> If you'd like to see my yarn choices, check out my <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/wuvfc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">project page.</a> I have swatched for the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mezzo-cardigan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow </a> I have started a <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/m87yi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">project page</a> for this, but there's not much to see as of yet. Think I can finish it in a month? <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/dk0et" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moderne Baby Blanket by Mason Dixon Knitting</a> Thanks to the kind folks at <a href="http://loveknitting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loveknitting.com</a> for sending me <a href="https://www.loveknitting.com/us/paintbox-yarns-simply-dk-5-ball-colour-pack-designer-picks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this kit from Paintbox Yarns</a>   Knitting News, Notes and Events #MadAboutMinis Sorry guys, I really dropped the ball on this KAL. Should we keep it going for a while? Call it?  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. The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I4sfGz__dv4UmOkSDMVC_-BVlqnHmXxt50wXnGYmqUM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here is where you can find information</a> about levels of Sponsorship. Fill out this <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SlZmY1DDgINEKZV9PMr9QCqwWLRlWIAOzpA-ZSo9SUE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Form</a> 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. Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at <a href="http://www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Mountain Yarn Shop. </a> ZK 2018   The Reviews Are In!  This episode I will be reviewing Vogue Knitting, The Ultimate Knitting Book.   Non-Knitting Segments    Meal Prep Madness <a href="https://www.iheartnaptime.net/beef-ramen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veggie and Beef Ramen</a>   Other News and Notes I finished several books since the last time I recorded.  Running updates:  I finished a 1/2 Marathon in March. I did not enjoy myself.

Episode 86: I Gotta Look Good for my Girl! 

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&amp;T Corporate Cup on March 10, 2018

Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook when you sign up for Audible by using this <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a>.   Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/etedj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newborn Vertebrae by Kelly Van Neikerk</a> In Dragonfly Fibers Damsel in the Starry Night color way <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/jhqhu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Practice Baby Blanket </a> <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chevron-baby-blanket-15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C. Creations</a> The yarn was from stash Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/ri2ui" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Real” Baby Blanket</a> is also the Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C. Creations Yarn is <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/yarns/Shine_Worsted_Yarn__D5420140.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAxJPVBRB4EiwAsCA4aRikFRIcPVoYM1Lxda1LqDOtBomH_aZnFwYUC_fPTuWSg9hhNoPO2hoCDOoQAvD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Picks Shine Worsted</a> in 3 awesome colors: Robot, Dandelion and Reef <a href="https://www.thespruce.com/fresh-gender-neutral-nursery-color-schemes-2504755" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog where I found lots of fun color combos. </a> Swatched for the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainbow-party-cardi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rainbow Party Cardi by Stephanie Lotven/Tellybean Knits</a> The yarn for the body is <a href="https://www.deepdyedyarns.com/collections/good-juju-fingering-weight-sock-yarn/products/good-juju-sock-yarn-lost-girl-speckled" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Dyed Yarns in the Lost Girl Speckle Colorway</a> The accent yarns will be Miss Babs Yummy Two-Ply Toes. Check out my <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/wuvfc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">project page</a> for all of the colorways.  Knitting News, Notes and Events  I’ll be taking a class with <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/andrea-mowry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Mowry</a> at <a href="http://www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Mountain Yarn Shop</a> in May.  I’ll be attending <a href="http://www.zombieknitpocalypse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zombie Knitpocalypse</a> 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 <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/vnec5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bundle</a> 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 <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/mini-skein-knits-25-knitting-patterns-using-small-skeins-and-leftovers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>:  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  <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/moroccan-chicken-butternut-squash-soup" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moroccan Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup</a> from <a href="http://myrecipes.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">myrecipes.com</a> Love it or Leave it  Love: <a href="http://www.perfectlyposh.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Perfectly Posh</a> 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&amp;T Corporate Cup on March 10, 2018

Actually Knitting Episode 85: Mad About Minis 

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! 

Check out <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this link</a> if you are interested in a free one month trial of Audible.  Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/2c6pl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ripken L</a>ight by Melanie Berg <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/bcl6c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Echo Mega</a> by Spout Knits   Knits in Rehearsal: Nope, Big Ol' Fat Lie    Knitting News, Notes and Events I am sorta kinda participating in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-ravellenic-winter-games-2018-pyeongchang" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#ravellenics. </a> I will be attending the <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/bcl6c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zombie Knitpocalypse 2018</a>   Non-Knitting Segments   Meal-Prep Madness <a href="https://fitmencook.com/time-saving-chicken-meal-prep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meal Prep Chicken Recipes from Fit Men Cook</a>   Love it or Leave it  Love: <a href="https://www.ulta.com/tinted-eye-primer?productId=xlsImpprod15401161" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ulta Eye Primer</a> 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!

Actually Knitting Episode 84: A Big Ol' Fat Lie 

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!

Happy Podiversary to me!    Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits <a href="https://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/Little-Hats-Big-Hearts_UCM_487734_SubHomePage.jsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Hat Big Hearts Project</a> Pattern was the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/apple-crisp-newborn-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Crisp Hat by Salty Pearl Knits</a>   Knits in Rehearsal <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripken" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ripken by Melanie Berg</a> <a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/granny-squares/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Granny Squares</a> for <a href="http://www.srbrown.info/AfghansforProjectAmigo_compressed.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Project Amigo </a> Check out the brand new knitting podcast, <a href="https://www.tightlyspun.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tightly Spun,</a> hosted by Emily Straw!    The Reviews are In  This episode I reviewed the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/christophernies/the-rittenhouse-your-new-favorite-knitting-bag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rittenhouse Tote bag by Fairmont Bag Company</a> Check out their kickstarter for more information.    Non-Knitting Segments Meal Prep I'm introducing a new segment this episode! Check out the <a href="https://fitmencook.com/healthy-chicken-pad-thai-meal-prep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healthy Chicken Pad-Thai</a> from Fit Men Cook.    Love it or Leave it  Love: <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/slate_plus/watergate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Burn Podcast by Slate Plus</a> Leave: Midterm Stress   Other News and Notes Running:  I'm a new Woman!  Books:  I've really been enjoying the deals from the <a href="https://modernmrsdarcy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Mrs. Darcy</a> newsletter.  Thanks for listening!

Episode 83: I'm a New Woman

A Podcast about mostly knitting, with a theatrical flair.

Just love listening to your podcast. I learn something every time- very time worthy !!

Smart ladies!

Wonderful content and fun to listen to.  Michelle has a beautiful speaking voice.

Very enjoyable

Actually Knitting

Knitting Segments Show Ready KnitsVirgie Clay by Sarah Stevens   Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan  Knits in RehearsalVanilla Socks for Josh  Auditioning KnitsReady to cast on a pair of vanilla socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts and a pair of patterned socks with my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts. I'm thinking of casting on some Hermione's Everyday Socks or some Zigagular Socks.    Also ready to swatch and cast on for my Worsted Boxy sweater that I've had in my queue for a long time!    Will probably cast on the Bryum shawl this week as well.   Knitting News, Notes and EventsNews I started watching a New to Me video podcast called The Grocery Girls Knit. These ladies are sisters from Canada and they are quite charming.   Notes My mother came for a visit and I taught her how to knit and she loves it! I'm so happy!   Events   I drew a winner for the Fern Fiber contest that started February 15th. Listen up to see if you are the lucky winner!     I'll be attending the following events:   Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20   Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th (tentatively)   The Broadway KAL is up and running!  I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs.   Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 Wips Count!   The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes!   1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde   1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique   2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop.  2 patterns from Estella Haines' Ravelry Shop.    There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.  Knitting Talk Back In the third part of the Carolina in my Mind series, I have an interview with Laurie Gonyea of the Feel Good Yarn Company/Silver Spun Yarn. This is an exciting product and I hope you enjoy hearing all about it!   There is a contest thread up in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, check it out and enter to win. This contest will run from March 15th to April 10th, 2016.  Non-Knitting Segments One Pot WondersOne Pan Mexican Quinoa Wraps  Love it or Leave itI only have one thing that works for both Love it and Leave it this episode, the Downton Abbey Series Finale.   Other News and NotesNo running news, I'm on the injured list.    Books I started listening to Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. It's listed as a psychological thriller, but I haven't had a chance to get really into it yet.   I started reading the Maisie Dobbs Series and I also haven't really gotten into that. Thanks for all of the suggestions on the book thread on Ravelry.

Knitting Segments  Show Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/vc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/4mpzl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan</a>  Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/vsfj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks for Josh</a>  Auditioning Knits Ready to cast on a pair of vanilla socks with some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteBirchFiberArts?section_id=14082839&amp;ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Birch Fiber Arts</a> and a pair of patterned socks with my first ever skein of <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=182_4_64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.</a> I'm thinking of casting on some <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hermiones-everyday-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hermione's Everyday Socks</a> or some <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zigzagular-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zigagular Socks.</a> Also ready to swatch and cast on for my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/worsted-boxy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Worsted Boxy</a> sweater that I've had in my queue for a long time!  Will probably cast on the<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bryum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bryum shawl</a> this week as well.   Knitting News, Notes and Events News I started watching a New to Me video podcast called <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsHAwj2jXiwpiYOdYiY3Tgg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Grocery Girls Knit</a>. These ladies are sisters from Canada and they are quite charming. Notes My mother came for a visit and I taught her how to knit and she loves it! I'm so happy! Events I drew a winner for the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FernFiber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fern Fiber</a> contest that started February 15th. Listen up to see if you are the lucky winner! I'll be attending the following events: <a href="https://carolinafiberfrolic.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20</a> <a href="http://www.carolinafiberfest.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th</a> (tentatively) The Broadway KAL is up and running!  I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs. Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 Wips Count! The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see <a href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/browseshows.cfm?showtype=BR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened</a>. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes! 1 pattern from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/jennifer-lassondes-ravelry-store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Lassonde</a> 1 Skein of yarn from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHappyBuffalo?ref=ss_profile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happy Buffalo Boutique</a> 2 Skeins of yarn from <a href="http://www.ancientthreadsfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ancient Threads Farm</a> Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.ancientthreadsfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ancient Threads Farm</a>! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AncthdsFarm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy Shop.</a> 2 patterns from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/estella-haines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Estella Haines' Ravelry Shop. </a> There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.  Knitting Talk Back  In the third part of the Carolina in my Mind series, I have an interview with Laurie Gonyea of the <a href="http://feelgoodyarnco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feel Good Yarn Company/Silver Spun Yarn.</a> This is an exciting product and I hope you enjoy hearing all about it! There is a contest thread up in the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, check it out and enter to win. This contest will run from March 15th to April 10th, 2016.  Non-Knitting Segments  One Pot Wonders <a href="http://www.marinmamacooks.com/2015/09/one-pan-mexican-quinoa-wraps/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Pan Mexican Quinoa Wraps</a>  Love it or Leave it I only have one thing that works for both Love it and Leave it this episode, the Downton Abbey Series Finale.   Other News and Notes No running news, I'm on the injured list.  Books I started listening to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VES8D6K/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter.</a> It's listed as a psychological thriller, but I haven't had a chance to get really into it yet. I started reading the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&amp;keywords=maisie+dobbs+series+in+order&amp;tag=googhydr-20&amp;index=stripbooks&amp;hvadid=36290238339&amp;hvpos=1t1&amp;hvexid=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=12435280696667995478&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=b&amp;hvdev=c&amp;ref=pd_sl_6glvmpxqga_b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maisie Dobbs Series </a>and I also haven't really gotten into that. Thanks for all of the suggestions on the book thread on Ravelry.

No More "Selfish" Knitting

This weeks knitting segments include:    Show-Ready Knits In rehearsals Auditioning This Week In the Wings (New segment about stash) My Favorite Knitting Things   Non-Knitting Segments include:  What  a Crock Love it or Leave it Other news and updates   Show Ready Knits:  Basic Ribbed Socks   I'm a sock knitter now! Please go to the Actually Knitting Podcast group and share your favorite sock patterns, methods, etc, with me so I can get on board!    Dee's No Twist Cast-On In Rehearsals:  Boxy by Joji Locatelli   I have about 11 of the 16 inches of stockinette finished so far. It's getting too big to carry around!    A Noble Cowl by Emily Kausalik, made from stash yarn Juniper Moon Farms Herriot   The Dude by Andrea Rangel made in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in 3 colorways: Almond, Chestnut and Bittersweet Heather (just have tried swatching this one, so I guess it's in Pre-rehearsal)   Auditioning this Week: Sunny Side [Up]    Foolproof   In the Wings: Items waiting just offstage in the stash! Malabrigo Worsted Col China   Happy Fuzzy Yarn Fingering in Ginger   Royal Ball Winder   My Favorite Knitting Things:  Knit Cubby and More on Etsy  Persuasion Stitch Markers   Non-Knitting Segments   What a Crock! This week's crockpot recipe is for the vegetarians or, those like me who don't mind a good vegetarian meal! Slow Cooker Veggie Pot Pie Soup   Love it or Leave it:  Coconut Oil. Take a peak at some of the uses of this magic stuff!   In other news:  I finished reading Orphan Train.    I got a new face! Or, as you might like to say, new glasses!

This weeks knitting segments include:  Show-Ready Knits In rehearsals Auditioning This Week In the Wings (New segment about stash) My Favorite Knitting Things Non-Knitting Segments include:  What  a Crock Love it or Leave it Other news and updates Show Ready Knits:  <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/wjaez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basic Ribbed Socks</a> I'm a sock knitter now! Please go to the Actually Knitting Podcast group and share your favorite sock patterns, methods, etc, with me so I can get on board!  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAoB9Rppsx8&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dee's No Twist Cast-On</a> In Rehearsals:  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boxy by Joji Locatelli </a>  I have about 11 of the 16 inches of stockinette finished so far. It's getting too big to carry around!  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-noble-cowl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Noble Cowl</a> by Emily Kausalik, made from stash yarn <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/hdlef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juniper Moon Farms Herriot</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-dude" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dude by Andrea Rangel</a> made in <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/Wool+of+the+Andes+Yarn_YD5420103.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Picks Wool of the Andes</a> in 3 colorways: Almond, Chestnut and Bittersweet Heather (just have tried swatching this one, so I guess it's in Pre-rehearsal) Auditioning this Week: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunny-side-up-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sunny Side [Up] </a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/foolproof" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Foolproof</a> In the Wings: Items waiting just offstage in the stash! <a href="http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/malabrigo/WorstedMerino.asp?showLarge=true&amp;specPCVID=9345" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malabrigo Worsted Col China</a> <a href="http://happyfuzzyyarn.com/shop/product.php?productid=17612" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Fuzzy Yarn Fingering in Ginger</a> <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/accessories/Royal_Ball_Winder__D80667.html?gclid=CJGOtrqd67wCFUHNOgod_WYAQg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Ball Winder</a> My Favorite Knitting Things:  <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/knitcubby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Cubby and More on Etsy</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121983809/persuasion-by-jane-austen-regency-period?ref=shop_home_active_5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Persuasion Stitch Markers</a> Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock! This week's crockpot recipe is for the vegetarians or, those like me who don't mind a good vegetarian meal! <a href="http://skinnyms.com/skinny-slow-cooker-veggie-pot-pie-stew/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Veggie Pot Pie Soup</a> Love it or Leave it:  Coconut Oil. Take a peak at some of the <a href="http://wellnessmama.com/5734/101-uses-for-coconut-oil/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uses</a> of this magic stuff! In other news:  I finished reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Orphan-Train-Christina-Baker-Kline/dp/0061950726" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Orphan Train</a>.  I got a new face! Or, as you might like to say, new glasses!

Episode 3: I got a New Face! 

Actually Knitting Episode 4: People Who Hold Yarn Up To Their Faces

Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal   Astonish Top by Katy Banks.     Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.     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   Here's the Ysolda Tutorial on cabling without a cable needle.   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Ancient Arts Yarn.  At Ancient Arts Yarn, we use only the best quality custom spun yarn bases for our hand dyeing work. We draw our colour inspiration from nature, art, and stories of everyday life. In addition to our current colour palette, we are also home to the Meow and Woof collections, benefitting animal rescue. New this season is the Denim Collection which includes 3 tone-on-tone gradient sets commemorating the indigo shades we see in our beloved jeans, and six variegated denim inspired colourways so you can have some fun with them. Visit ancientartsfibre.com to learn more!     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   Virtual Knit Night? I have scheduled one for August 16th 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, 2016The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long We will start on October 1st and go through November 1, 2016. There will be 6 podcasts participating. Any Melanie Berg patterns will be eligible for participation. More details coming up, but there are 3 Indie Dyers making kits just for the KAL.    Podcast Premiere    This week I watched two new to me podcasts on YouTube.    Check out Inside Number 23 and The Knitting Type!   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Della Q.  Della Q designs and creates project bags, totes and needle cases to keep knitters &amp; crocheters stylishly organized. Over the past 10 years, Della has developed her product line based on feedback from both customers and retailers. Each bag is carefully hand stitched to last and comes in a variety of eye-catching colors and prints. Needle cases also include labels for each needle size! Visit your local yarn store or dellaq.com to shop online and enjoy free shipping on your order of $65 or more.     Non-Knitting Segments Under Pressure   Pressure Cooker Stewed Chicken with Corn Delicious and healthy too!    Love it or Leave it Love: The Olympics! How can you not love?   Leave: Back to school this week!   Other News and Notes  Running Updates:  No news is good news. I had a bad run this past weekend but I am trying to stay positive and remember that it's very hot and humid outside.    Reading Updates:    Finished Reading:   In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware   Currently Reading:   Night Film by Marissa Pessl   Currently Listening to:   Let's Pretend this Never Happened by Jenny Lawson  Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty     Vacation Updates Josh and I traveled to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and we had an amazing time! 

Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/bt65y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astonish Top by Katy Banks. </a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/q3dkc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks</a> with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn. <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/3uybw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zigzagular Socks by Susie White</a> Quadruple Threat PalKal Project here with 4 podcasts represented: <a href="https://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast </a> <a href="http://www.twistfiberstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twist Fiber Studio</a> and the <a href="http://www.twistedstitcherpodcast.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twisted Stitcher Podcast</a> <a href="https://thefatsquirrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fat Squirrel Speaks</a> <a href="http://www.stockinettezombies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Megan Williams of the Stockinette Zombies</a> Here's the <a href="http://ysolda.com/blog/2014/5/8/technique-thursday-cabling-without-a-cable-needle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ysolda Tutorial on cabling without a cable needle.</a> This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Ancient Arts Yarn.  At Ancient Arts Yarn, we use only the best quality custom spun yarn bases for our hand dyeing work. We draw our colour inspiration from nature, art, and stories of everyday life. In addition to our current colour palette, we are also home to the Meow and Woof collections, benefitting animal rescue. New this season is the Denim Collection which includes 3 tone-on-tone gradient sets commemorating the indigo shades we see in our beloved jeans, and six variegated denim inspired colourways so you can have some fun with them. Visit <a href="http://ancientartsfibre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ancientartsfibre.com</a> to learn more!   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! <ol> <li> 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. </li> <li> 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! </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. </li> <li> Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. </li> <li> 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 <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zigzagular-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zigzagular Socks</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/prairiegirlsusie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">prairiegirlsusie</a> using yarn by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/oh-loops" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh! Loops</a> and use a project bag by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/thefatsquirrel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefatsquirrel</a>, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. </li> <li> You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. </li> <li> Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! </li> <li> Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! </li> <li> Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. </li> <li>Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip!</li> </ol> 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 <a href="http://www.twistfiberstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twist Fiber Studio</a> and the <a href="http://www.twistedstitcherpodcast.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twisted Stitcher Podcast</a>           15% off in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/twistfiberstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> Brenda Castiel Designs         20% off in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/brenda-castiel-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Shop </a>         $5.00 off in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/goodstuffcrafts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy Shop </a> Daniela Richardson from the Coffee Fueled Life Podcast        50% off in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/daniela-richardson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store.</a> Knitting Daddy Greg of the <a href="http://www.unravelingpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unraveling Podcast</a>         1$ off <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scrappy-sock-yarn-preemie-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat</a> Jennifer Lassonde of the <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio Podcast</a>        40% off of 2 or more patterns in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a> Mary of the <a href="http://kinoknits.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kino Knits Podcast</a>         20% off in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/kino-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Shop </a> Lynda from <a href="http://www.ancientthreadsfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ancient Threads Farm and Podcast</a>          20% off in her Etsy Shop Sarah Shoo of <a href="http://mrsshoo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cultivate and Create Podcast</a>          $1.50 off in <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/sarah-shoo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Shop</a> Susie White of the <a href="https://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast</a>         25% off in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/susie-white" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Shop</a> Paula of the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/[1]:%20http://www.knittingpipeline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitting Pipeline Podcast</a>          20% off of self-published patterns in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/paula-emons-fuessle-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry store </a> Ann of the <a href="http://www.carolinafibergirls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolina Fiber Girls</a>          50% off her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fletchers-falling-leaves" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern</a> Lisa of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZombodyKnits?ref=l2-shopheader-name" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zombody Knits </a>          $1.00 off in Etsy Shop Kristine Beeson of the <a href="http://yarningspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarnings Podcast</a>           30% off in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kristine-beeson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a> C.C. Almon from the <a href="http://geekygirlsknit.blogspot.com/?_sm_au_=iVVs6JftZG7s0PR6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geeky Girls Knit Podcast</a>            15% off in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/javapurl-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a> Kristi from the <a href="http://www.inasknit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In a Sknit Video Podcast</a>         25% off of her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/in-transit-cap--cowl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In Transit Cap and Cowl pattern </a> Janis Ficker/ of the <a href="http://www.carolinafibergirls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolina Fiber Girls</a>          50% off of her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/10-day-sweater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Day Sweater Pattern</a> Twinset Jan from the <a href="http://twinset.us/?page_id=5129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twinset Designs Podcast</a>          $2.00 off in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/jan-hamby-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a> Julia from the <a href="https://wholelottacraft.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whole Lotta Craft Podcast</a>           15% off in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/wee-sheep-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a> Angela from <a href="http://delusionalknitter.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Revelations of a Dellusional Knitter Podcast</a>           50% off in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/delusional-knitter-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a> Stephanie from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHappyBuffalo?ref=ss_profile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Buffalo Boutique</a>           Free Shipping in her Etsy Shop Anne from <a href="http://www.woolywonkafiber.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wooly Wonka Fiber</a> and <a href="http://woolywonkafibers.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast </a>            15% off of all orders, both in stock and custom dyed Twinset Ellen from the <a href="http://twinset.us/?page_id=5129" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twinset Designs Podcast</a>            50% off of one pattern in her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/ellen-m-silva-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Shop</a> Claire of New Hampshire Knits             15% off in her Etsy Shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thewoollythistle?ref=offsite_badges&amp;utm_source=sellers&amp;utm_medium=badges&amp;utm_campaign=en_isell_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wooly Thistle </a>   Producing Sponsors offering Discounts:  <a href="http://sockruler.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sock Ruler</a>             25% off 1 regular sock ruler <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FiberToFabricMagic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiber to Fabric Magic</a>              Buy 4 get one free Needle Keepers <a href="http://bijoubasinranch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bijou Basin Ranch</a>              15% discount on yarn, excluding Qiviut and Paco-Vicuna <a href="http://www.mediaperuana.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Media Peruana Designs</a>              25% off a pattern in her Ravelry Shop Alana Dakos from <a href="http://www.nevernotknitting.com/pattern-store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Never Not Knitting </a>              50% off a PDF pattern of your choice in her Ravery Shop <a href="http://infinitetwist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Infinite Twist</a>              Free 50 gram mini skein with purchase In addition to those mentioned above, the following are also producing sponsors of the PalKal 2016: <a href="http://www.knitterspride.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitter's Pride</a> <a href="http://fixastitch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fix a Stitch</a> <a href="http://www.eucalan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eucalan</a> <a href="http://www.dellaq.com/home/index/1002.3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Della Q</a> <a href="http://ancientartsfibre.com/?gclid=Cj0KEQjw-YO7BRDwi6Stp7T296ABEiQAD6iWMVBYOWX3SV_uEayCIXK1HolrORvFiTEgu639BnA9wd4aAmtL8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ancient Arts Fibre</a> Virtual Knit Night? I have scheduled one for August 16th at 7pm Eastern time. If you are interested, here is the link to my <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/1/+MichelleFleshmanActKnit/posts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Profile. </a>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, 2016The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long We will start on October 1st and go through November 1, 2016. There will be 6 podcasts participating. Any Melanie Berg patterns will be eligible for participation. More details coming up, but there are 3 Indie Dyers making kits just for the KAL.   Podcast Premiere This week I watched two new to me podcasts on YouTube.  Check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf75baDZnYUEWtz2O0gujYg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Number 23</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1qUnIegX3wI73qz-qYDPg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Knitting Type</a>! This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Della Q.  Della Q designs and creates project bags, totes and needle cases to keep knitters &amp; crocheters stylishly organized. Over the past 10 years, Della has developed her product line based on feedback from both customers and retailers. Each bag is carefully hand stitched to last and comes in a variety of eye-catching colors and prints. Needle cases also include labels for each needle size! Visit your local yarn store or <a href="http://dellaq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dellaq.com</a> to shop online and enjoy free shipping on your order of $65 or more.   Non-Knitting Segments Under Pressure <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/pressure-cooker-stewed-chicken-with-corn-pollo-guisado-con-maiz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pressure Cooker Stewed Chicken with Corn</a> Delicious and healthy too!    Love it or Leave it Love: The Olympics! How can you not love? Leave: Back to school this week!   Other News and Notes Running Updates:  No news is good news. I had a bad run this past weekend but I am trying to stay positive and remember that it's very hot and humid outside.  Reading Updates:  Finished Reading:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q102M8Q/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1#nav-subnav" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware</a> Currently Reading:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Night-Film-Novel-Marisha-Pessl/dp/0812979788" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Night Film by Marissa Pessl</a> Currently Listening to:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Pretend-This-Never-Happened-ebook/dp/B0065S8R38/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1470073968&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=let%27s+pretend+this+never+happened#nav-subnav" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Let's Pretend this Never Happened by Jenny Lawson</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Truly-Madly-Guilty-Liane-Moriarty/dp/1250069793" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty</a> Vacation Updates Josh and I traveled to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and we had an amazing time!

Actually Knitting Episode 58: Litting with Kninen

Thanks to Brenda Castiel for sending me a copy of her new pattern, The Plum Sorbet Shawl.   Knitting Segments  Show-Ready Knits   Country Garden Top       Knits in Rehearsal  Panther's Socks Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder   Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommer Check out this Craftsy Class if you want to learn Brioche.   Loving the Yarn for this project:   Yarn Geek Fibers Rocketeer in Grace Hopper Computer Scientist     Stitch Markers from Such Gwenderful Stuff   Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Dirty Truce   Auditioning Knits  I started out being inspired at my favorite LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop.  The main color inspiration was from Woolen Boon in the Greenleaf Hut color way. I picked out some Madeline Tosh to compliment that skein. Tosh Merino Light in Grasshopper and Turquoise color ways.   Looking for a 3 color shawl and I'm considering:    Versus by Hillary Smith Callis Stay Soft Shawl by Veera Valimaki    I'm currently obsessed with looking through my stash for yarn for:  What the Fade?! Mystery KAL by Andrea Mowry    Here is what I am considering for my What the Fade?!        Knitting Podcast Spotlight  This episode I tell you about the Fruity Knitting Podcast on Youtube.     Knitting News, Notes and Events   Special thanks to the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, Zombody Knits. Listen up to see if you were the lucky listener!    For the last month of the PalKal the Intermission Prize Sponsor is The Worsted Purl. Thanks to Tricia for sponsoring. Check out these adorable stitch marker prizes.          Get your Finished Objects posted by September 1st (or as long as the thread is open). Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   I am excited that I have finalized my plans for SAFF , the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair in Flectcher, NC. It is happening October 27-29, 2017 and I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday. I'll be staying in Black Mountain, NC and visiting my favorite LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop, where there will be a Magpie Fibers pop-up shop and a Signature Needles trunk show.   Non-Knitting Segments      One-Pot Wonders  Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas from Skinny Taste.       Love it or Leave it  Love: I forgot to mention that I got my iPad back after losing it on a flight!   Leave: I have to go back to work tomorrow!    Other News and Notes  Running Updates  I had a rough run on Saturday and injured my hip a little bit, hoping that it will right itself after some days off, rest and ice.    Next race is the Greek Festival 5k on August 26. Unfortunately, I have to do 22 miles that day.    Reading Updates   I finished reading:    I finished listening to:    For you, the listeners of Actually Knitting, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.You can try the book I linked above or any audiobook of your choice for free!    To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting.    Lately I've been listening to:

Thanks to Brenda Castiel for sending me a copy of her new pattern, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/plum-sorbet-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Plum Sorbet Shawl. </a> Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/rjcdq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Country Garden Top</a>   Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/ruguo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Panther's Socks</a> Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/tgj2k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommer</a> Check out this <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/classes/explorations-in-brioche-knitting/35569" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craftsy Class</a> if you want to learn Brioche. Loving the Yarn for this project: <a href="https://squareup.com/market/yarn-geek-fibers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarn Geek Fibers Rocketeer in Grace Hopper Computer Scientist</a> <a href="http://suchgwenderfulstuff.squarespace.com/buyingoptions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitch Markers from Such Gwenderful Stuff</a> <a href="http://leadingmenfiberarts.bigcartel.com/category/fingering" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Dirty Truce</a> Auditioning Knits I started out being inspired at my favorite LYS, <a href="https://www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Mountain Yarn Shop. </a> The main color inspiration was from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoolenBoon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woolen Boon</a> in the <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/vm4k9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greenleaf Hut color way</a>. I picked out some Madeline Tosh to compliment that skein. Tosh Merino Light in <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/stgqx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grasshopper</a> and <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/jpubk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turquoise</a> color ways. Looking for a 3 color shawl and I'm considering:  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/versus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Versus by Hillary Smith Callis</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stay-soft-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stay Soft Shawl by Veera Valimaki </a> I'm currently obsessed with looking through my stash for yarn for:  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/what-the-fade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What the Fade?! Mystery KAL by Andrea Mowry </a> Here is what I am considering for my What the Fade?! <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lAr-CIBn6mg/WZTdTLeJJKI/AAAAAAAACyw/45vwXktRW-AieYU4kuLIwC_l09YXqMhpQCLcBGAs/s1600/unnamed-2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>   Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about the<a href="http://fruityknitting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fruity Knitting Podcast</a> on Youtube.  Knitting News, Notes and Events <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SDj0wMJJx4Q/WPOYLtUSkPI/AAAAAAAACug/tookbeH1uF8c8F-tPmjT1_sZVvNyYn7NACLcB/s1600/File_000%25281%2529.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Special thanks to the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZombodyKnits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zombody Knits.</a> Listen up to see if you were the lucky listener!  For the last month of the PalKal the Intermission Prize Sponsor is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWorstedPurl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Worsted Purl</a>. Thanks to Tricia for sponsoring. Check out these adorable stitch marker prizes.  <a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a8v9DBcr-Pg/WZOHybAqVzI/AAAAAAAACyc/RNxY5X1eoWYHXO_zlUqLkXSLSF0BprLWQCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20170319_151138-1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qD_Db41D1H8/WZOH0Riq2TI/AAAAAAAACyg/jXk3lAsrHLgh6o8SAdhRTZqSmiE9C0jJwCLcBGAs/s1600/2017-07-08%2B06.09.16%2B1.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Get your Finished Objects posted by September 1st (or as long as the thread is open). Check out the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry group</a> for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017. I am excited that I have finalized my plans for <a href="https://www.saffsite.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SAFF </a>, the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair in Flectcher, NC. It is happening October 27-29, 2017 and I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday. I'll be staying in Black Mountain, NC and visiting my favorite LYS, <a href="https://www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Mountain Yarn Shop</a>, where there will be a <a href="http://www.magpiefibers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magpie Fibers</a> pop-up shop and a <a href="https://www.signatureneedlearts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Signature Needles </a>trunk show.  Non-Knitting Segments   One-Pot Wonders <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/ground-turkey-with-potatoes-and-peas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas from Skinny Taste. </a>   Love it or Leave it Love: I forgot to mention that I got my iPad back after losing it on a flight!  Leave: I have to go back to work tomorrow!  Other News and Notes Running Updates I had a rough run on Saturday and injured my hip a little bit, hoping that it will right itself after some days off, rest and ice.  Next race is the<a href="http://runforyourlife.com/greekfestival5k/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Greek Festival 5k </a>on August 26. Unfortunately, I have to do 22 miles that day.  Reading Updates I finished reading:  I finished listening to: For you, the listeners of Actually Knitting, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.You can try the book I linked above or any audiobook of your choice for free!  To download your free audiobook today go to <a href="http://audibletrial.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audibletrial.com/</a><a href="http://audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">actuallyknitting</a>.  Lately I've been listening to:

Actually Knitting Episode 79: Are We Just Lazy Knitters? 

Knitting Segments  Knits in Rehearsal   Vasa by Dianna Walla   Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry       Knitting News, Notes and Events    The Pal Kal is entering the second month. Listen to see if you are the lucky winner of the Intermission/Chatter prize for June. I also announce the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, Zombody Knits.     Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   Check out the episode for more information about this episode's producing sponsor, Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting.      Other Events I hope you'll indulge me in a brief recap of my time at ZK 2017. My favorite vendors were Yarn Geek Fibers, Leading Men Fiber Arts and The Yarn Truck/Knit Buffalo.        Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about Dairyland Knits.          Non-Knitting Segments Meatless Monday   Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadillas from the Live-in Kitchen.   Love it or Leave it Love: I have been doing a Bootcamp workout at Camp Gladiator and really enjoying it.   Leave: I did something really stupid. Listen up for details....   Other News and Notes Theatrical Updates I saw the tour of Fun Home and it was amazing!   Running No real news on this front. I did run my longest solo distance of 10 miles, which felt really good.   Reading I finished reading 2 books, both of which I really enjoyed.       This episode is brought to you by Audible. Enjoy a free 30 day trial and free audiobook by clicking here! I am currently enjoying

Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vasa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vasa by Dianna Walla</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/q0y4t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry</a>   Knitting News, Notes and Events <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SDj0wMJJx4Q/WPOYLtUSkPI/AAAAAAAACug/tookbeH1uF8c8F-tPmjT1_sZVvNyYn7NACLcB/s1600/File_000%25281%2529.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The Pal Kal is entering the second month. Listen to see if you are the lucky winner of the Intermission/Chatter prize for June. I also announce the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZombodyKnits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zombody Knits.</a> Check out the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry group</a> for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017. Check out the episode for more information about this episode's producing sponsor, Alana Dakos from <a href="https://www.nevernotknitting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Never Not Knitting. </a> Other Events I hope you'll indulge me in a brief recap of my time at ZK 2017. My favorite vendors were <a href="http://yarngeekfibers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarn Geek Fibers</a>, <a href="http://leadingmenfiberarts.bigcartel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leading Men Fiber Arts </a>and <a href="https://knitbuffalo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Yarn Truck/Knit Buffalo. </a>   Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb1gnFB8r66ZWP2uJuOCo-A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dairyland Knits.</a>   Non-Knitting Segments Meatless Monday <a href="http://theliveinkitchen.com/black-bean-and-butternut-squash-quesadillas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadillas</a> from the Live-in Kitchen.  Love it or Leave it Love: I have been doing a Bootcamp workout at <a href="https://cgfit.campgladiator.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Camp Gladiator</a> and really enjoying it. Leave: I did something really stupid. Listen up for details....   Other News and Notes Theatrical Updates I saw the tour of <a href="http://funhomebroadway.com/tour.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fun Home</a> and it was amazing! Running No real news on this front. I did run my longest solo distance of 10 miles, which felt really good. Reading I finished reading 2 books, both of which I really enjoyed. This episode is brought to you by Audible. Enjoy a free 30 day trial and free audiobook by clicking <a href="http://audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>! I am currently enjoying

Actually Knitting Episode 77: Magical Sweater Math

Knitting Segments    Knits in Rehearsal  Panther's Socks  I'm using the Hermione's Everyday Sock pattern, but doing it toe up.    Shusui Shrug by Suzanne Somers   What the Fade!! Mystery Fade-a-long (this link has photos/spoilers)  by Andrea Mowry         Knitting News, Notes and Events   PalKal 2017 officially wrapped up on September 1, 2017 We had over 400 entries this year and lots of podcasts were represented. Thanks so much for participating. Take a listen to see if you are one of the lucky winners!   Thanks so much to all of the sponsors!   I also announced the winner of the Intermission Prize for August. Please email me at actuallyknitting@gmail.com if you are one of the winners!      The Charlotte Area Yarn Crawl is coming up September 22-30, 2017. Not sure if I'll be crawling, but if you do, let me know!   I will be attending SAFF October 27-29, 2017. I will definitely be there on the Saturday and possibly on Friday and Sunday as well. Let me know if you would like to meet up! Non-Knitting Segments   One Pot Wonders   7 Ingredient Skinny Egg Roll Bowl    Love it or Leave it  Love: Rocketbook Everlast Notebook   Leave: I have teacher voice!    Other News and Notes     Running: I continue to be plagued by my hip injury. Less than one month to my marathon and a break!    Books:  I finished reading two books in a series that I am really enjoying!        I finished listening to:    and I started watching the series on Hulu.   Want to try a free audiobook and a free 1 month trial membership on Audible? Check out this link   Thanks for listening! 

Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/ruguo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Panther's Socks</a> I'm using the Hermione's Everyday Sock pattern, but doing it toe up.  <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/tgj2k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shusui Shrug by Suzanne Somers</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/k6tn9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What the Fade!! Mystery Fade-a-long</a> (this link has photos/spoilers)  by Andrea Mowry    Knitting News, Notes and Events  PalKal 2017 officially wrapped up on September 1, 2017 We had over 400 entries this year and lots of podcasts were represented. Thanks so much for participating. Take a listen to see if you are one of the lucky winners! Thanks so much to all of the sponsors! I also announced the winner of the Intermission Prize for August. Please email me at actuallyknitting@gmail.com if you are one of the winners! <a href="http://www.charlotteareayarncrawl.com/home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Charlotte Area Yarn Crawl</a> is coming up September 22-30, 2017. Not sure if I'll be crawling, but if you do, let me know! I will be attending <a href="https://www.saffsite.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SAFF</a> October 27-29, 2017. I will definitely be there on the Saturday and possibly on Friday and Sunday as well. Let me know if you would like to meet up! Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders <a href="http://www.groundedandsurrounded.com/recipe/7-ingredient-skinny-egg-roll-bowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Ingredient Skinny Egg Roll Bowl</a>   Love it or Leave it Love: Rocketbook Everlast Notebook   Leave: I have teacher voice!   Other News and Notes Running: I continue to be plagued by my hip injury. Less than one month to my marathon and a break!  Books:  I finished reading two books in a series that I am really enjoying!  I finished listening to:  and I started watching the series on Hulu. Want to try a free audiobook and a free 1 month trial membership on Audible? Check out this <a href="http://www.audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link</a> Thanks for listening!

Actually Knitting Episode 80: Alas...

Program Mentions: Thanks so much for the iTunes reviews! Knitting SegmentsShow-Ready KnitsBarley by Tin Can Knits    Speedy Cable Beret 2 by Paulina Chin  Knits in Rehearsal The Good: Neon Beast by Veera Valimaki     Tosh Merino Light By Madeline Tosh   The Bad:   #NaKnitSweMo Sweater: Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig  Yowza What a Skein by Miss Babs in Coffee Break   The Ugly: Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks Auditioning KnitsRikke Hat by Sarah Young    Mrs. Jeckyl and Little Hyde by La Maison Rililie   Bulb by Veera Valimaki Check out her entire Knit You Advent Calendar! Surprises everyday!   Knitting News, Notes and EventsI hope you enjoy a #BecauseofKnitting story sent to me by a listener. Keep 'em coming!  Technology Talk BackStash2Go  Non-KnittingWhat a CrockCrockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili    Love it or Leave it Love it: Serial Podcast Bombgirls Jamberry Nails   Leave it: My little companion Jackson is showing his age.      She's CraftyYarny Christmas Wreath Project    Other News and NotesParticipating in a Holiday Caberet Night. No details yet!  30 in 30 Challenge: I've pledged to myself to be active at least 30 minutes a day for 30 days in a row. Join along!  I've also registered for a 10k to benefit brain tumor research. It takes place in March and you can donate if you are interested! See the Team Derren page for more information and click on my name if you'd like to donate!

Program Mentions: Thanks so much for the iTunes reviews!   Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/p7x2t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barley by Tin Can Knits </a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/7mnqn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Speedy Cable Beret 2</a> by Paulina Chin  Knits in Rehearsal   The Good:  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/neon-beast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neon Beast by Veera Valimaki</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-merino-light" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tosh Merino Light By Madeline Tosh </a>  The Bad:  #NaKnitSweMo Sweater: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/effortless-cardigan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Effortless Cardigan</a> by Hannah Fettig <a href="http://www.missbabs.com/collections/hand-dyed-yarns/products/yowza-coffeebreak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yowza What a Skein by Miss Babs in Coffee Break </a>  The Ugly:  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mystik-spiral-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks</a>   Auditioning Knits <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rikke-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rikke Hat by Sarah Young </a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mrs-jekyll--little-hyde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mrs. Jeckyl and Little Hyde by La Maison Rililie</a> <a href="http://100-rain.blogspot.com/2014/12/knit-you-advent-calendar-2014-day-1-bulb.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bulb</a> by Veera Valimaki Check out her entire Knit You Advent Calendar! Surprises everyday!   Knitting News, Notes and Events I hope you enjoy a #BecauseofKnitting story sent to me by a listener. Keep 'em coming!    Technology Talk Back <a href="http://www.stash2go.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stash2Go</a>  Non-Knitting What a Crock <a href="http://crockpotgourmet.net/2014/04/07/crockpot-buffalo-chicken-chili/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili  </a>  Love it or Leave it  Love it:  <a href="http://serialpodcast.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Serial Podcast</a> <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1955311/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bombgirls</a> <a href="http://www.jamberrynails.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jamberry Nails </a>  Leave it:  My little companion Jackson is showing his age.  <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DJPeMkzZZig/VH5ivfdYvHI/AAAAAAAACKw/JRcPWazIgQE/s1600/Jackson.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>  She's Crafty Yarny Christmas Wreath Project <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ZlsRwBUExk/VH5jgac1CGI/AAAAAAAACLI/u47riqM1VtA/s1600/FullSizeRender.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>  Other News and Notes Participating in a Holiday Caberet Night. No details yet!    30 in 30 Challenge: I've pledged to myself to be active at least 30 minutes a day for 30 days in a row. Join along!    I've also registered for a 10k to benefit brain tumor research. It takes place in March and you can donate if you are interested! See the <a href="http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/site/TR/TeamraiserEvents/CharlotteBrainTumorRace/1174984026?pg=team&amp;fr_id=2420&amp;team_id=72072" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Team Derren </a>page for more information and click on my name if you'd like to donate!

Episode 21: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly!

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! 

Knitting Segments   This episode is brought to you by The Sock Ruler and Eucalan.  Show Ready Knits <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solaris-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solaris by Melanie Berg</a> with my <a href="http://www.onetwistedtree.com/shop/cgf4ehqt3yimd2xpqmzq5cy9zyqwdm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree. </a>   Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/3uybw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zigzagular Socks by Susie White</a> Triple Threat PalKal Project here with 3 podcasts represented: <a href="https://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast </a> <a href="http://www.twistfiberstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Twist Fiber Studio</a> and the <a href="http://www.twistedstitcherpodcast.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twisted Stitcher Podcast</a> <a href="https://thefatsquirrel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Fat Squirrel Speaks</a> The Bag was a gift from Sarah Shoo of the <a href="http://mrsshoo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cultivate and Create</a> podcast. <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/q3dkc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks</a> with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn. <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/uaegr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Not-so-baby Blanket </a>in progress. It's a labor of love! <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ice-shanty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ice Shanty by Amy Miller </a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/bt65y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astonish Top by Katy Banks. </a> 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, <a href="http://www.sockruler.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sockruler.com</a>, 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! <ol> <li> 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. </li> <li> 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! </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. </li> <li> Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. </li> <li> 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 <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zigzagular-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zigzagular Socks</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/prairiegirlsusie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">prairiegirlsusie</a> using yarn by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/oh-loops" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh! Loops</a> and use a project bag by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/thefatsquirrel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thefatsquirrel</a>, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. </li> <li> 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. </li> <li> Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. </li> <li> You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. </li> <li> Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! </li> <li> Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! </li> <li> Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. </li> <li>Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip!</li> </ol> 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.  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/jenn-sheelen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LilliputYarn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lilliput Yarn</a> <a href="http://www.onetwistedtree.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Twisted Tree</a>/Prairie Girl Danie of the <a href="https://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast </a> <a href="http://www.relentlessknitting.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Relentless Knitting Podcast</a> <a href="http://twistedstitchespodcast.blogspot.com/?_sm_au_=iVVKL1fKSTNsJF4Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Twisted Stitches Podcast</a> <a href="http://unwindyarncompany.bigcartel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unwind Yarn Company</a>/Dana from the <a href="https://justonemorerowpodcast.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just One More Row Podcast</a> 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 <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AncthdsFarm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> and <a href="http://www.ancientthreadsfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website/Podcast</a>       A skein of yarn, winner's choice.  Ann of the <a href="http://www.carolinafibergirls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolina Fiber Girls</a>        Copy of the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fletchers-falling-leaves" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern</a> Brenda Castiel Designs <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/brenda-castiel-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Patterns of winners' choice</a> Daniela Richardson from A Coffee Fueled Life         5 Patterns from her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/daniela-richardson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store.</a> Janis Ficker of the <a href="http://www.carolinafibergirls.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolina Fiber Girls</a>         Copy of her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/10-day-sweater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 Day Sweater Pattern</a> C.C. Almon from the <a href="http://geekygirlsknit.blogspot.com/?_sm_au_=iVVs6JftZG7s0PR6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geeky Girls Knit Podcast</a>         Copy of her ebook, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/cc-almon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coffee with C.C. </a> Jennifer Lassonde of the <a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down Cellar Studio Podcast</a>         Copy of one of her patterns from her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-lassonde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a> Knitting Daddy Greg of the <a href="http://www.unravelingpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unraveling Podcast</a>          2 copies of his <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scrappy-sock-yarn-preemie-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat</a> Mary of the <a href="http://kinoknits.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kino Knits Podcast</a>          Copy of her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/adrenaline-junkie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern</a> Kristine Beeson of the <a href="http://yarningspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarnings Podcast</a>          Winner's Choice of pattern from her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/kristine-beeson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a> Paula of the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/[1]:%20http://www.knittingpipeline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitting Pipeline Podcast</a>          5 patterns from her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/paula-emons-fuessle-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry store </a>and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince           and Co.  Sarah Shoo of <a href="http://mrsshoo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cultivate and Create Podcast</a>          3 patterns from her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/sarah-shoo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Shop</a> Susie White of the <a href="https://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast</a>          Copy of one of her patterns from her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/susie-white" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Shop</a> Ashley of <a href="http://www.twistfiberstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twist Fiber Studio</a> and the <a href="http://www.twistedstitcherpodcast.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twisted Stitcher Podcast</a>           Project bag of winner's choice from her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/twistfiberstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy Shop</a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZombodyKnits?ref=l2-shopheader-name" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zombody Knits </a>            A project bag from her Etsy Shop Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast            Pattern from her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/wee-sheep-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Shop</a> for one lucky winner! Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast             Winner's choice of a pattern from her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/delusional-knitter-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store!</a> Steph from the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHappyBuffalo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Happy Buffalo Boutique</a>           A skein of yarn, winner’s choice Amy from the Stockinette Zombies Podcast           Winner’s choice of pattern from her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/amys-stockinette-zombies-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a>, some yarn from her own stash and a project bag     from the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheSilverShedUSA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SilverShedUSA</a>! Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber           As a prize, Anne is offering one lucky listener $30.00 in patterns from her <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/anne-podlesak-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Designer Store on    Ravelry</a>. The winner will be able to pick any combination of individual patterns that suits! Claire from New Hampshire Knits <a href="http://www.wyspinners.com/bluefaced%20leicester%20yarn/4%20Ply/4%20Ply%20-%20Country%20Birds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2 balls of West Yorkshire Spinners yarn </a>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 <a href="http://twinset.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twinset Designs Podcast</a>           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: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4094300/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on Netflix</a>   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:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VFPRXM/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1#nav-subnav" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009NF6Z84/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1#nav-subnav" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RTL4HWA/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1#nav-subnav" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Opposite of Everyone by Joshilyn Jackson</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZPGDX0/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1#nav-subnav" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Dinner by Herman Koch</a> Started Listening to:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Pretend-This-Never-Happened-ebook/dp/B0065S8R38/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1470073968&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=let%27s+pretend+this+never+happened#nav-subnav" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Let's Pretend this Never Happened by Jenny Lawson</a> Started Reading:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q102M8Q/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1#nav-subnav" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware</a>   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 57: Humble Brag 

Knitting SegmentsShow Ready KnitsVanilla Socks for Josh     Knits in Rehearsal   Bryum shawl  Yarn purchased at my favorite yarn shop, Black Mountain Yarn Shop.   Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   I used the OMG heel by Megan Williams on these socks and I will be using this heel a lot in the future.   Vanilla Socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts      Auditioning KnitsI'm looking for the perfect Rhinebeck Sweater! I have 1500 yards of a beautiful 100% Sport Weight in a gorgeous golden yellow.    Stay the Same by Veera Valimaki   Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki   Cosi by Judy Brien   The Reviews are InThis episode I reviewed Henry's Hat by Eric and Joanna Johnson. Thanks to the folks at Slate Falls Press for sending me this review copy.   Knitting News, Notes and EventsThe Broadway KAL is up and running!  I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs.   Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 30, 2016 Wips Count!   The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes!   1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde   1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique   2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm   Thanks to Thuy from the Twisted Stitches Podcast for the donation of an Original Cast Recording of Hamilton. Listen up to find out about the prompt for this giveaway and thanks to Thuy for the prize.    There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.   PAL KAL is coming up this summer!    Today I answered a question in the Ask me Anything thread in the group on Ravelry.   Non-Knitting Segments One Pot WonderOne Pot Wonder Southwest Pasta   Love it or Leave itLove it: Ice Cream, specifically Ben and Jerry's Salted Caramel Blondie   Leave it: I have a friend who is coping with the loss of a loved one.   Other News and NotesFinished Books        The Daughter by Jane Shemilt.    Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. Warning, this book is very graphic and disturbing.    Currently Listening to:  The Girl with All the Gifts   Currently Reading:  Furiously Happy   Running Updates   I wil be running in the 41st Annual Marine Corps Marathon in October 2016! I am scared and excited.  I am raising money in memory of my cousin Jacob, who was a Marine who served 2 tours in Iraq, and passed away in 2011. I would love to raise some more money this month in honor of his birthday on April 20th. Please check out my fundraising page and donate if you can. 

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/vsfj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks for Josh</a>  Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bryum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bryum shawl</a> Yarn purchased at my favorite yarn shop, <a href="http://www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Mountain Yarn Shop.</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/hes2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder</a> I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=182_4_64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.</a> I used the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/omg-heel-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OMG heel by Megan Williams</a> on these socks and I will be using this heel a lot in the future. <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/vs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks</a> with some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteBirchFiberArts?section_id=14082839&amp;ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Birch Fiber Arts</a>  Auditioning Knits I'm looking for the perfect Rhinebeck Sweater! I have 1500 yards of a beautiful 100% Sport Weight in a gorgeous golden yellow.  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/stay-the-same" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stay the Same by Veera Valimaki</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/still-light-tunic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cosi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cosi by Judy Brien </a>  The Reviews are In This episode I reviewed <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Henrys-Hat-Joanna-Johnson/dp/0578172240" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henry's Hat by Eric and Joanna Johnson</a>. Thanks to the folks at Slate Falls Press for sending me this review copy.   Knitting News, Notes and Events The Broadway KAL is up and running!  I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs. Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 30, 2016 Wips Count! The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see <a href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/browseshows.cfm?showtype=BR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened</a>. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes! 1 pattern from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/jennifer-lassondes-ravelry-store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Lassonde</a> 1 Skein of yarn from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHappyBuffalo?ref=ss_profile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happy Buffalo Boutique</a> 2 Skeins of yarn from <a href="http://www.ancientthreadsfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ancient Threads Farm</a> Thanks to Thuy from the <a href="http://twistedstitchespodcast.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twisted Stitches Podcast</a> for the donation of an Original Cast Recording of <a href="http://www.hamiltonbroadway.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hamilton</a>. Listen up to find out about the prompt for this giveaway and thanks to Thuy for the prize.  There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry. PAL KAL is coming up this summer!  Today I answered a question in the Ask me Anything thread in the group on Ravelry.   Non-Knitting Segments  One Pot Wonder <a href="http://www.thewholesomedish.com/one-pot-wonder-southwest-pasta/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Pot Wonder Southwest Pasta </a>  Love it or Leave it Love it: Ice Cream, specifically Ben and Jerry's Salted Caramel Blondie Leave it: I have a friend who is coping with the loss of a loved one.   Other News and Notes Finished Books <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KFG15KS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Daughter by Jane Shemilt</a>.  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VES8D6K/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter.</a> Warning, this book is very graphic and disturbing.  Currently Listening to:  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CO7FLFG/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Girl with All the Gifts</a> Currently Reading:  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00V37BC4C/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Furiously Happy</a> Running Updates I wil be running in the 41st Annual Marine Corps Marathon in October 2016! I am scared and excited.  I am raising money in memory of my cousin Jacob, who was a Marine who served 2 tours in Iraq, and passed away in 2011. I would love to raise some more money this month in honor of his birthday on April 20th. Please check out my <a href="http://team.taps.org/site/TR/Events/MCM?px=1086702&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=1220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">fundraising page</a> and donate if you can.

Episode 50: Like Watching OJ Try on that Glove

Knitting Segments  Show-Ready Knits    Vasa by Dianna Walla   Giant Crochet Blanket   Blocking vs Killing Acrylic Five Common Crochet Mistakes and Tips for Beginners Knits in Rehearsal  Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry   Crochet News  I talked a little about some of the techniques I've been learning from the book above.   Let 'er Rip I ripped out 2 sweaters and it was very therapeutic!   Auditioning Knits   Country Garden Top   Knitting News, Notes and Events  Special thanks to the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, Zombody Knits.     Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.     Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about Keep Calm and Carry Yarn.    Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it Love: I've been working with my brother on his business, managing his social media.   Leave: My lack of structure combined with this heat and humidity are making me exceptionally tired! Other News and Notes   Running I had to get new shoes which I was not happy about.   Reading   I finished reading:   I finished listening to:    For you, the listeners of Actually Knitting, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.You can try the book I linked above or any audiobook of your choice for free!    To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting. 

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits   <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vasa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vasa by Dianna Walla</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/uaegr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Giant Crochet Blanket</a> <a href="http://www.knittingparadise.com/t-139078-1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blocking vs Killing Acrylic</a> <a href="https://feltmagnet.com/textiles-sewing/Three-tips-for-learning-crochet-or-Why-is-my-project-all-wonky-looking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Five Common Crochet Mistakes and Tips for Beginners</a> Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/q0y4t" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry</a> Crochet News I talked a little about some of the techniques I've been learning from the book above. Let 'er Rip I ripped out 2 sweaters and it was very therapeutic!   Auditioning Knits  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/country-garden-top" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Country Garden Top</a>  Knitting News, Notes and Events <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SDj0wMJJx4Q/WPOYLtUSkPI/AAAAAAAACug/tookbeH1uF8c8F-tPmjT1_sZVvNyYn7NACLcB/s1600/File_000%25281%2529.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Special thanks to the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZombodyKnits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zombody Knits.</a> Check out the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry group</a> for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about <a href="https://kcacypodcast.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keep Calm and Carry Yarn</a>.    Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it Love: I've been working with my brother on his business, managing his social media. Leave: My lack of structure combined with this heat and humidity are making me exceptionally tired! Other News and Notes Running I had to get new shoes which I was not happy about. Reading I finished reading:  I finished listening to: For you, the listeners of Actually Knitting, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.You can try the book I linked above or any audiobook of your choice for free!  To download your free audiobook today go to <a href="http://audibletrial.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">audibletrial.com/</a><a href="http://audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">actuallyknitting</a>.

Actually Knitting Episode 78: Once a Job is First Begun....

Episode 49  I mentioned the iTunes review from one of the hosts of Unraveling with Greg and Joey, check them out if you get a chance.  Knits in RehearsalVanilla Socks for Josh   Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Vanilla Socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts    Bryum shawl  Yarn purchased at my favorite yarn shop, Black Mountain Yarn Shop.   Worsted Boxy  My favorite Miss Babs Yarn, gotta love it!  Auditioning KnitsIt's not been released yet, but Joji Locatelli has a new shawl pattern coming out (hopefully) soon. Check out her Instagram feed to see the picture.    I mentioned having seen the shawl on the Suburban Stitcher Podcast. Knitting News, Notes and EventsNews The Broadway KAL is up and running!  I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs.   Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 Wips Count!   The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes!   1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde   1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique   2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop.  2 patterns from Estella Haines' Ravelry Shop.   New Prize Offering! Thanks to Thuy from the Twisted Stitches Podcast for the donation of an Original Cast Recording of Hamilton. Listen up to find out about the prompt for this giveaway and thanks to Thuy for the prize.    There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.   Notes My mother came for a visit and I taught her how to knit and she loves it! I'm so happy! She's working on her first ever pattern, the Sugar Cubes Baby Washcloth.    Events I attended the Carolina Fiber Frolic a couple of weekends ago and I had am amazing time. Listen up for a short recap of the event.   Heather Storta was the teacher and I really enjoyed taking classes with her.      Non-Knitting SegmentsOne-Pot WondersOne Skillet Cream Cheese Mexican Chicken and Rice    Love it or Leave itLove: Peloton Bike   Leave: End of Quarter Stress    StageCraftI've been working on even more sewing! Check out my Instagram to see the pics of the bags I have finished this week. I used Ellie Mae Designs K155 and McCalls M6256 for my project bags.   Book News/Notes  Thanks to a listener for suggesting Modern Mrs. Darcy for book recommendations. I also heard about it on the Cultivate and Create podcast.    Currently Reading   Started reading The Daughter by Jane Shemilt.    Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. Warning, this book is very graphic and disturbing.    Finished Reading The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty   Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear   Running Updates I am back at it, training for a 10k in May. No pain, so hopefully the injury is healed. 

Episode 49 I mentioned the iTunes review from one of the hosts of <a href="http://www.unravelingpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unraveling with Greg and Joey</a>, check them out if you get a chance.  Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/vsfj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks for Josh</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/hes2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder</a> I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=182_4_64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.</a> <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/vs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanilla Socks</a> with some <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteBirchFiberArts?section_id=14082839&amp;ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Birch Fiber Arts</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bryum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bryum shawl</a> Yarn purchased at my favorite yarn shop, <a href="http://www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Mountain Yarn Shop.</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/worsted-boxy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Worsted Boxy</a> My favorite <a href="http://www.missbabs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miss Babs Yarn</a>, gotta love it!  Auditioning Knits It's not been released yet, but Joji Locatelli has a new shawl pattern coming out (hopefully) soon. Check out her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BCoOBYOM7OO/?taken-by=jojilocat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a>feed to see the picture.  I mentioned having seen the shawl on the <a href="http://suburbanstitcher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suburban Stitcher Podcast</a>. Knitting News, Notes and Events News The Broadway KAL is up and running!  I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs. Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 Wips Count! The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see <a href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/browseshows.cfm?showtype=BR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened</a>. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. Prizes! 1 pattern from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/jennifer-lassondes-ravelry-store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Lassonde</a> 1 Skein of yarn from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheHappyBuffalo?ref=ss_profile" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happy Buffalo Boutique</a> 2 Skeins of yarn from <a href="http://www.ancientthreadsfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ancient Threads Farm</a> Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.ancientthreadsfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ancient Threads Farm</a>! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AncthdsFarm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy Shop.</a> 2 patterns from <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/estella-haines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Estella Haines' Ravelry Shop. </a>  New Prize Offering!  Thanks to Thuy from the <a href="http://twistedstitchespodcast.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twisted Stitches Podcast</a> for the donation of an Original Cast Recording of <a href="http://www.hamiltonbroadway.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hamilton</a>. Listen up to find out about the prompt for this giveaway and thanks to Thuy for the prize.  There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry. Notes My mother came for a visit and I taught her how to knit and she loves it! I'm so happy! She's working on her first ever pattern, the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sugar-cubes-baby-washcloth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sugar Cubes Baby Washcloth. </a> Events I attended the Carolina Fiber Frolic a couple of weekends ago and I had am amazing time. Listen up for a short recap of the event. <a href="http://knitsbyheather.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Storta </a>was the teacher and I really enjoyed taking classes with her.  Non-Knitting Segments One-Pot Wonders <a href="http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/one-skillet-cream-cheese-mexican-chicken-rice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Skillet Cream Cheese Mexican Chicken and Rice</a>  Love it or Leave it Love: <a href="https://www.pelotoncycle.com/bike" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peloton Bike</a> Leave: End of Quarter Stress  StageCraft I've been working on even more sewing! Check out my Instagram to see the pics of the bags I have finished this week. I used <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/251286854182880054/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ellie Mae Designs K155 </a>and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/McCalls-Patterns-Project-Organizer-Knitting/dp/B004OA78HK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCalls M6256</a> for my project bags.   Book News/Notes Thanks to a listener for suggesting <a href="http://modernmrsdarcy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Mrs. Darcy</a> for book recommendations. I also heard about it on the <a href="http://mrsshoo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cultivate and Create </a>podcast.  Currently Reading Started reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KFG15KS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Daughter by Jane Shemilt</a>.  <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VES8D6K/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter.</a> Warning, this book is very graphic and disturbing.  Finished Reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003F1WMCK/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty</a> Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear Running Updates I am back at it, training for a 10k in May. No pain, so hopefully the injury is healed.

Actually Knitting Episode 49: I Wish You Could See My Face Right Now! 

KnittingSegments   I mentioned the Unraveling with Greg andJoey podcast, check those guys out if you get asecond!   Show Ready KnitsBryum by CailliauBerangere I mentioned a flub I had with a dropped stitch, which I was ableto repair using my Fix aStitch. Knits in RehearsalHermione's EveryDay Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socksthat Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   MemoriesBlanket by Georgie NicolsonAuditioning KnitsPure Joy byJoji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from PuraHilados and I can't wait to get this!    IceShanty by Amy Miller   Knitting News, Notes and Events We wrapped up the Broadway Kal on April 30th and we have severalprizes to give away. Make sure to listen to see if you are one ofthe lucky ones!    The PalKal will be starting in June. I am looking for prizes andsponsors, so email me if you are interested!    I mentioned World Wide Knit in Public day which is June 18,2016.    I also mentioned the KnitGirllls podcast and their KAL, Stash Dash. Check out theirpodcast.    I also mentioned a new to me video podcast called Legacy Knitz. Non-Knitting SegmentsWhat a Crock!Crock Pot 5 Ingredient Honey Sriracha Chicken  Love it or Leave itLove: Unbreakable KimmySchmidt, Season 2, is out on Netflix.  Leave: Packaging issues Stage CraftI've been doing a lot of sewing and finished a pattern I willdefinitely be making again. McCall'sM6654 is a great value and I am learning more about lininggarments and using my serger. I am loving the fabric selections from Girl Charlee Fabrics.  I am currently working on a jumpsuit from Butterick'sB6330. Other News and Notes Books I finished reading 2 books:  Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine ReayEight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave I started reading TheNo. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCallSmith Running Thanks so much for donating to TeamTaps and my efforts towards running the 41st annual MarineCorps Marathon in October of this year. Fundraising is far fromover, so if you are interesting in donating, it's not toolate. OtherMay is shaping up to be a very busy month and final exams willbe here before I know it, so I hope to keep a regular recordingschedule for the month. 

Knitting Segments  I mentioned the <a href="http://www.unravelingpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unraveling with Greg and Joey</a> podcast, check those guys out if you get a second!   Show Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/b1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryum by Cailliau Berangere</a> I mentioned a flub I had with a dropped stitch, which I was able to repair using my <a href="http://fixastitch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fix a Stitch.</a>  Knits in Rehearsal <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/hes2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder</a> I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of <a href="http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/newmoon/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=182_4_64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/memory-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Memories Blanket by Georgie Nicolson</a>Auditioning Knits <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pure-joy-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli</a> I bought the Argentine yarn from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PuraHilados?ref=l2-shopheader-name" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pura Hilados </a>and I can't wait to get this!  <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ice-shanty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ice Shanty by Amy Miller </a>  Knitting News, Notes and Events  We wrapped up the Broadway Kal on April 30th and we have several prizes to give away. Make sure to listen to see if you are one of the lucky ones!  The PalKal will be starting in June. I am looking for prizes and sponsors, so email me if you are interested!  I mentioned World Wide Knit in Public day which is June 18, 2016.  I also mentioned the <a href="http://www.theknitgirllls.com/wordpress/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knit Girllls</a> podcast and their KAL, Stash Dash. Check out their podcast.  I also mentioned a new to me video podcast called <a href="https://legacyknitz.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Legacy Knitz</a>. Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock! <a href="http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2015/09/5-ingredient-honey-sriracha-crock-pot-chicken/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Crock Pot 5 Ingredient Honey Sriracha Chicken </a>   Love it or Leave it Love: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3339966/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt</a>, Season 2, is out on Netflix.    Leave: Packaging issues   Stage Craft I've been doing a lot of sewing and finished a pattern I will definitely be making again.  <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6654" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">McCall's M6654</a> is a great value and I am learning more about lining garments and using my serger.  I am loving the fabric selections from <a href="http://www.girlcharlee.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girl Charlee Fabrics</a>.    I am currently working on a jumpsuit from <a href="https://butterick.mccall.com/b6330" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Butterick's B6330</a>.  Other News and Notes   Books   I finished reading 2 books:    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dear-Mr-Knightley-Katherine-Reay/dp/140168968X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay</a><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eight-Hundred-Grapes-Laura-Dave/dp/1476789282/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1462137777&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=800+grapes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave</a>   I started reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/library-lend-redemption/B000FBJF6Y?ie=UTF8&amp;force-full-site=1&amp;m=A38SEFUGZMJU8S&amp;token=IHkx0a_Ou7d5aCoJ4pCbmNuGKdzxRpQ03J5hY18XRMqGMXDfZ9LxrBaCAY4XuNfG8dnXC6mcXh8EsMWPKQEteQzGJN6133qxPQW_B7dUKy7s1fTsXagWaaoC_gKb1Pt7ouJ36DDfltblOdIPO9bT7EnBzj7sByjdTAz1NQi-tg6hW8zrtFtub91AlUx923HscH770dSBZJ0JOjl0ayXnONngXCFHbX4G49btu8jpUyg&amp;token2=GWn4cWKDq5mLWucwlkjygw&amp;v=5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith</a>  Running   Thanks so much for donating to <a href="http://team.taps.org/site/TR/Events/MCM?px=1086702&amp;pg=personal&amp;fr_id=1220" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Team Taps</a> and my efforts towards running the 41st annual Marine Corps Marathon in October of this year. Fundraising is far from over, so if you are interesting in donating, it's not too late.  Other May is shaping up to be a very busy month and final exams will be here before I know it, so I hope to keep a regular recording schedule for the month.

Actually Knitting Episode 51: My Hips Don't Lie 

Actually Knitting Episode 5: Oh, the Lessons!

You have to be a Janet Jackson fan to get that reference....  Thanks so much for using the Amazon Links! Your purchases help to support the podcast and it doesn't cost you a thing!  Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal   V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Auditioning Knits   PalKal Auditions I'm trying to figure out what I'll do for the PalKal this year.    Was thinking of knitting the Lil' Miss Chelsea Bean by Jenn Sheelen.    Also considering Breathing Space and True Friend by Veera Valimaki, using my ChileKnitz Pal Kal Yarn.    I am also searching for something to make with my PalKal kit from Suburban Stitcher.      Summer Tops I am searching pretty hard for something to make with my Claudia Hand-Painted Contemplation yarn that's been in my stash for a while. I originally bought it to make the Linum Tee by Bristol Ivy.   Here are some of the things I'm considering:   Nesoi Tee by Miriam Felton   Notched Hem Tank Top by Purl Soho   Breeze by Joanna Rankin       Knitting News, Notes and Events    World Wide Knit in Public Day Check the link above to RSVP.   June 10, 2017 I'll be at Foxcroft Wine in Dilworth, Charlotte, from 2pm until at least 5. 1235 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203   I will have door prizes from Charlotte Yarn (which is in the same shopping center as the wine bar), Cottage Yarn and Queen City Yarn.   Charlotte Yarn, Baskets of Yarn and Cottage Yarn will all be having specials that day for Actually Knitting listeners and those Knitting in Public.          The Pal Kal has officially started!     Exciting News! Check out my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from Suburban Stitcher and ChileKnitz!   Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   Other Events Stash Dash 2017 Check out the Knit Girlls Podcast for more information.   Summer Stripe Along Kal   Knitscapade Let me take you on a Knitscapade! Last weekend I visited my favorite not-so-local to me LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop. I fell off the wagon pretty hard but, no regrets!      Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders  One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta from Skinny Taste   Love it or Leave it  Love: Camping Trip   Leave: Humidity    Other News and Notes  Running News:  I am in week 5 of training for the Chicago Marathon. Trying to stay injury free and also keep using my bullet journal to track my workouts.   Reading Updates:  I finished reading Eligible, A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Sittenfield.      Use this link to get your free 30 day trial and free audiobook from Audible.com.

You have to be a Janet Jackson fan to get that reference.... Thanks so much for using the Amazon Links! Your purchases help to support the podcast and it doesn't cost you a thing!  Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal  <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/to446" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli</a>   Auditioning Knits PalKal Auditions I'm trying to figure out what I'll do for the PalKal this year.  Was thinking of knitting the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lil-miss-chelsea-bean-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lil' Miss Chelsea Bean by Jenn Sheelen.</a> Also considering <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/breathing-space" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breathing Space</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/true-friend" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">True Friend</a> by Veera Valimaki, using my <a href="https://www.chileknitz.com/products/strong-sock-cupcake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChileKnitz</a> Pal Kal Yarn.  I am also searching for something to make with my PalKal kit from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuburbanStitcher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suburban Stitcher. </a> Summer Tops I am searching pretty hard for something to make with my <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/sinbi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Claudia Hand-Painted Contemplation yarn</a> that's been in my stash for a while. I originally bought it to make the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/linum-tee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linum Tee by Bristol Ivy.</a> Here are some of the things I'm considering: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nesoi-tee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nesoi Tee by Miriam Felton</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/notched-hem-tank-top" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Notched Hem Tank Top by Purl Soho</a> <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/breeze-17" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breeze by Joanna Rankin</a>   Knitting News, Notes and Events <a href="https://www.wwkipday.com/actually-knitting-public/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Wide Knit in Public Day</a> Check the link above to RSVP. June 10, 2017 I'll be at <a href="http://foxcroftwine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Foxcroft Wine in Dilworth</a>, Charlotte, from 2pm until at least 5. 1235 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 I will have door prizes from <a href="http://www.charlotteyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlotte Yarn</a> (which is in the same shopping center as the wine bar), <a href="http://www.cottageyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cottage Yarn</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenCityYarn?ref=pr_shop_more" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queen City Yarn.</a> Charlotte Yarn, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=0ahUKEwjsqqPWhZ3UAhVB8CYKHQEcDbUQFgglMAA&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbasketsofyarn%2F&amp;usg=AFQjCNFyJxY82_cR_pkZ3IHrNXQiSdjdow&amp;sig2=eFhk7xC3xq0R832Wo1sy7A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baskets of Yarn </a>and Cottage Yarn will all be having specials that day for Actually Knitting listeners and those Knitting in Public. <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SDj0wMJJx4Q/WPOYLtUSkPI/AAAAAAAACug/tookbeH1uF8c8F-tPmjT1_sZVvNyYn7NACLcB/s1600/File_000%25281%2529.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The Pal Kal has officially started! Exciting News! Check out my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from <a href="http://suburbanstitcher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suburban Stitcher</a> and <a href="https://www.chileknitz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ChileKnitz</a>! Check out the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry group</a> for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017. Other Events Stash Dash 2017 Check out the<a href="http://www.theknitgirllls.com/wordpress/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Knit Girlls</a> Podcast for more information. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/summer-stripe-along" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Summer Stripe Along Kal</a>   Knitscapade Let me take you on a Knitscapade! Last weekend I visited my favorite not-so-local to me LYS, <a href="https://www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Mountain Yarn Shop</a>. I fell off the wagon pretty hard but, no regrets!   Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/one-pot-chicken-fajita-pasta/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta from Skinny Taste</a>  Love it or Leave it Love: Camping Trip Leave: Humidity   Other News and Notes Running News:  I am in week 5 of training for the Chicago Marathon. Trying to stay injury free and also keep using my bullet journal to track my workouts. Reading Updates:  I finished reading Eligible, A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Sittenfield. Use this <a href="http://audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">link </a>to get your free 30 day trial and free audiobook from <a href="http://Audible.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible.com</a>.

Actually Knitting Episode 75: Let me Take you on a Knitscapade! 

Knitting Segments Show Ready KnitsDrips Hat  This was my Panthers hat, to support my hometown team going to the Super Bowl.   Yarn: Fiberspates Vivacious DK in Deep Aqua and Mission Falls 1824 Wool in Black I'm holding the DK weight double to match the gauge of the black. Needles: Size 10 Signature Convertibles, using Magic Loop.    Knitting News, Notes and EventsThe Twist Fiber Studio contest ended on February 10th and the winner was announced on this episode. The coupon code, ACTUALLYKNITTING, is still good in the shop until February 29th, 2016. Listen up to see if you are the lucky winner.    I'll be attending the following events:   Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20   Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th   Finishing class with Alana Dakos May 14th, 2016     Broadway Kal If you are hearing this episode, the KAL has begun!    Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. So far there are no sponsors or prizes, but we’ll find something! If you would like to donate a prize, please PM me, Michelle, actuallyknitting. Yay! Bravo! Break a leg!    There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.   Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop.    Ivy Theatre Fundraiser    Knitting TalkbackContinuing the series "Carolina in my Mind," I have an interview with Maria and Nikki of Fern Fiber. These ladies specialize in naturally dyed yarns that are produced without chemicals. I learned a lot talking with these ladies, and they generously provided a giveaway skein for my listeners. Check out the episode for more information.    This giveaway will be open until March 10, 2016  Non-Knitting SegmentsOne Pot WondersCheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake  Love it or Leave itLove it: Gas Fireplace on a cold day!   No leave it this week! Keeping it positive!  Other News and NotesRunning news I set a new PR in my last race, the Super Bowl 4 miler!   I have a 10 mile race on February 20th and a 1/2 Marathon on March 6th   Books I've been in a reading rut lately! I've opened a thread in the Ravelry group so you can tell me the last best book you read!    I finished Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee and I didn't enjoy it AT ALL!    I've been reading Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal 

Knitting Segments  Show Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/d1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drips Hat</a> This was my Panthers hat, to support my hometown team going to the Super Bowl. Yarn: Fiberspates Vivacious DK in Deep Aqua and Mission Falls 1824 Wool in Black I'm holding the DK weight double to match the gauge of the black. Needles: Size 10 Signature Convertibles, using Magic Loop.  Knitting News, Notes and Events The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/twistfiberstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twist Fiber Studio</a> contest ended on February 10th and the winner was announced on this episode. The coupon code, ACTUALLYKNITTING, is still good in the shop until February 29th, 2016. Listen up to see if you are the lucky winner.  I'll be attending the following events: <a href="https://carolinafiberfrolic.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20</a> <a href="http://www.carolinafiberfest.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th</a> Finishing class with Alana Dakos May 14th, 2016 Broadway Kal If you are hearing this episode, the KAL has begun!  Cast on: February 15, 2016 Bind off: April 15, 2016 The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours). How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see <a href="http://www.broadwayworld.com/browseshows.cfm?showtype=BR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened</a>. You never know what might inspire you! There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work. This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread. So far there are no sponsors or prizes, but we’ll find something! If you would like to donate a prize, please PM me, Michelle, actuallyknitting. Yay! Bravo! Break a leg!  There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry. Be sure to check out <a href="http://www.ancientthreadsfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ancient Threads Farm</a>! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AncthdsFarm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Etsy Shop.</a> <a href="http://www.ivytheatre.com/color-outside-the-lines/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ivy Theatre Fundraiser</a>  Knitting Talkback Continuing the series "Carolina in my Mind," I have an interview with Maria and Nikki of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/FernFiber/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fern Fiber.</a> These ladies specialize in naturally dyed yarns that are produced without chemicals. I learned a lot talking with these ladies, and they generously provided a giveaway skein for my listeners. Check out the episode for more information.  This giveaway will be open until March 10, 2016  Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders <a href="http://skinnyms.com/cheesy-chicken-enchilada-bake/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake</a>  Love it or Leave it Love it: Gas Fireplace on a cold day! No leave it this week! Keeping it positive!  Other News and Notes Running news I set a new PR in my last race, the Super Bowl 4 miler! I have a 10 mile race on February 20th and a 1/2 Marathon on March 6th Books I've been in a reading rut lately! I've opened a thread in the Ravelry group so you can tell me the last best book you read!  I finished <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T3DNKIE/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee</a> and I didn't enjoy it AT ALL!  I've been reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J4X9HE/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mr. Churchill's Secretary</a> by Susan Elia MacNeal

Episode 46: Broadway Kal Opening Night! 

Knitting Segments    Show Ready Knits   Baby Hats for Little Hats, Big Hearts Project   Pattern is the Apple Crisp Baby Hat by Salty Pearl Crochet      Knits in Rehearsal  #werkthewips   Shusui Shrug by Suzanne Somers    Knitting Talkback  This episode I discuss my 2017 knitting (The Year of the Hat!) and some plans for 2018 (#stashdownthrowdown).          Non-Knitting Segments  One Pot Wonders  Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash and Guacamole Rice Bowls    Love it or Leave it    Love: New to me Podcast: The Hilarious World of Depression   Leave: I'm through with the dentist!     Theatrical Updates    I did not get the role I wanted in Bonnie and Clyde, but something else will come up!     Other News and Notes  Books        Running   I'm currently not training for any race and I'm actually enjoying running again! 

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/oq1w9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Hats</a> for <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Affiliate/Little-Hats-Big-Hearts_UCM_487734_SubHomePage.jsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Hats, Big Hearts Project</a> Pattern is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/apple-crisp-newborn-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Crisp Baby Hat </a>by Salty Pearl Crochet   Knits in Rehearsal #werkthewips <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/tgj2k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shusui Shrug by Suzanne Somers</a>   Knitting Talkback This episode I discuss my 2017 knitting (The Year of the Hat!) and some plans for 2018 (#stashdownthrowdown).    Non-Knitting Segments  One Pot Wonders <a href="https://www.foodiecrush.com/roasted-chicken-butternut-squash-and-guacamole-rice-bowls/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash and Guacamole Rice Bowls</a>   Love it or Leave it Love: New to me Podcast: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hilarious-world-of-depression/id1181589175?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hilarious World of Depression</a> Leave: I'm through with the dentist!    Theatrical Updates I did not get the role I wanted in Bonnie and Clyde, but something else will come up!    Other News and Notes Books Running I'm currently not training for any race and I'm actually enjoying running again!

Actually Knitting Episode 82: The Year of the Hat! 

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