Actually Knitting

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

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

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.

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.

Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook when you sign up for Audible by using this link.

Knitting Segments

Show Ready Knits

Newborn Vertebrae by Kelly Van Neikerk

In Dragonfly Fibers Damsel in the Starry Night color way

Practice Baby Blanket

Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C. Creations

The yarn was from stash

Knits in Rehearsal

"Real" Baby Blanket is also the Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C. Creations

Yarn is Knit Picks Shine Worsted in 3 awesome colors: Robot, Dandelion and Reef

Blog where I found lots of fun color combos.

Swatched for the Rainbow Party Cardi by Stephanie Lotven/Tellybean Knits

The yarn for the body is Deep Dyed Yarns in the Lost Girl Speckle Colorway

The accent yarns will be Miss Babs Yummy Two-Ply Toes. Check out my project page for all of the colorways.

Knitting News, Notes and Events

I'll be taking a class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop in May.

I'll be attending Zombie Knitpocalypse in June of 2018

New Knit-a-Long: Mad about Minis

I was inspired by both the Rainbow Party Cardi pattern and the book Mini-Skein Knits (catch my review later in the episode).

Official start date is March 15, but Wips are welcome

Official end date is May 15, 2018

The project must contain at least 1 mini-skein or leftover yarn (200 yards or less). Generally speaking, Mini-Skeins are around 100 yards.

Possible Projects

Here is the bundle where you can find all of the patterns mentioned below.

Sweaters/Garments

Rainbow Party Cardi Stephanie Lotven

Santa Clara Mary Catherine Bryner

Mini-Marvel Swing Vest Rachel Henry

Camaro Tanis Lavallee

Accessories

Sock Stashbuster Slouchy Hat Amanda Schwabe

Ripken by Melanie Berg

Lydia Evening Bag by Barb Brown

Knitting at the Library Cowl Cori Eichelberger

Plus 1 Pop Collection Sarah Schira

Other Patterns

Waffle Coasters by Claire Cromwell

Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell

Chevron Coffee Cozy by Claire Cromwell

There is a bundle in the Ravelry group, as well as a chatter thread. Feel free to post about a pattern that works for this KAL and, don't forget to add to the bundle.

Heads Up: The PalKal will start in June!

The Reviews are In

I hope you enjoy my review of a book I picked up called Mini-Skein Knits, 25 Knitting Patterns Using Small Skeins and Leftovers

My Favorite Patterns from the book can all be found here:

Head in the Clouds Hat Jess Kallberg

Infinite Rainbow Cowl by Carrie Santisteban

Matrix Mitts by Jess Kallberg

Chevron Boot Toppers by Yelena M. Dasher

French Ticking Fingerless Mitts by Meg Rake

Rainbow Cardi by Yelena M. Dasher

Mermaid Darkly by Yelena M. Dasher

Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell

Waffle Coasters by Claire Cromwell

Lydia Evening Bag by Barbara J. Brown

Non-Knitting Segments

One Pot Wonder

Moroccan Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup from myrecipes.com

Love it or Leave it

Love: Perfectly Posh

Leave: Stomach Virus last week

Other News and Notes

Books:

I finished The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain

The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce

The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash

The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

Running:

Felt really good about my last race which was the Charlotte 10 Miler on February 17th.

Next race: BB&T Corporate Cup on March 10, 2018

Check out this link if you are interested in a free one month trial of Audible. Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits

Ripken Light by Melanie Berg

Echo Mega by Spout Knits

Knits in Rehearsal: Nope, Big Ol' Fat Lie

Knitting News, Notes and Events

I am sorta kinda participating in the #ravellenics.

I will be attending the Zombie Knitpocalypse 2018

Non-Knitting Segments

Meal-Prep Madness

Meal Prep Chicken Recipes from Fit Men Cook

Love it or Leave it

Love: Ulta Eye Primer

Leave: This ridiculous weather!

Other News and Notes

I'm doing a no-spend month for February.

Running:

Hot Chocolate 15k on February 10, 2018.

Books:

I just finished reading

This book was amazing!

Happy Podiversary to me!

Knitting Segments

Show Ready Knits

Little Hat Big Hearts Project

Pattern was the Apple Crisp Hat by Salty Pearl Knits

Knits in Rehearsal

Ripken by Melanie Berg

Granny Squares for Project Amigo

Check out the brand new knitting podcast, Tightly Spun, hosted by Emily Straw!

The Reviews are In

This episode I reviewed the Rittenhouse Tote bag by Fairmont Bag Company

Check out their kickstarter for more information.

Non-Knitting Segments Meal Prep

I'm introducing a new segment this episode! Check out the Healthy Chicken Pad-Thai from Fit Men Cook.

Love it or Leave it

Love: Slow Burn Podcast by Slate Plus

Leave: Midterm Stress

Other News and Notes

Running:

I'm a new Woman!

Books:

I've really been enjoying the deals from the Modern Mrs. Darcy newsletter.

Thanks for listening!

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!

Shownotes will be up asap on www.actuallyknitting.blogspot.com

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 [email protected] 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!