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July 18, 2018Actually Knitting Episode 90: She's not Pretty Cool, She's Really Cool. 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 KnitsMezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow
Paulina Dress by Taiga Hilliard
Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang
Knits in RehearsalStill working on Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter.
Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket by Lucy of Attic24Here'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 SpotlightCheck 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 SuccessInstant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken
Love it or Leave itLove: Color Street Nail Polish Strips
Leave: July can be a hard month for me.
Other News and NotesBooks:
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
...more June 16, 2018Actually Knitting Episode 88: PalKal2018 Begins Knitting Segments
Knits in RehearsalMezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow
Knitting News, Notes and EventsPalKal 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 SpotlightThis episode I put the spotlight on Knitting Myself Together, hosted by TheVioletPie.
Non-Knitting Segments
Instant SuccessInstant Pot Egg Roll Bowls
Love it or Leave itLove: I'm on Summer Vacation, Baby!
Leave: Body/food issues
Other News and NotesMy 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.
...more June 05, 2018Actually Knitting Episode 87: Blown Away
Knitting Segments
Show Ready Knits
Baby BeretDidn'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 RehearsalTo 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 EventsPalKal 2018
Basic RulesOfficial 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 PodcastComing 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 SuccessIntroducing 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 itLove: Sublime Stitching Website
Leave: Exam Grading
StagecraftIn 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 NotesWe 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.
...more May 23, 2018Episode 86: I Gotta Look Good for my Girl! Ep. 86 of #actuallyknittingpodcast is now up. #palkal2018 news and updates. Thx for sticking with me!...more March 12, 2018Actually Knitting Episode 85: Mad About Minis Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook when you sign up for Audible by using this link.
Knitting SegmentsShow 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
...more February 19, 2018Actually Knitting Episode 84: A Big Ol' Fat Lie
Check out this link if you are interested in a free one month trial of Audible. Knitting Segments Show-Ready KnitsRipken Light by Melanie Berg
Echo Mega by Spout Knits
Knits in Rehearsal: Nope, Big Ol' Fat Lie
Knitting News, Notes and EventsI am sorta kinda participating in the #ravellenics.
I will be attending the Zombie Knitpocalypse 2018
Non-Knitting Segments
Meal-Prep MadnessMeal Prep Chicken Recipes from Fit Men Cook
Love it or Leave itLove: Ulta Eye Primer
Leave: This ridiculous weather!
Other News and NotesI'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!
...more February 02, 2018Episode 83: I'm a New Woman Happy Podiversary to me!
Knitting Segments
Show Ready KnitsLittle Hat Big Hearts Project
Pattern was the Apple Crisp Hat by Salty Pearl Knits
Knits in RehearsalRipken by Melanie Berg
Granny Squares for Project Amigo
Check out the brand new knitting podcast, Tightly Spun, hosted by Emily Straw!
The Reviews are InThis episode I reviewed the Rittenhouse Tote bag by Fairmont Bag Company
Check out their kickstarter for more information.
Non-Knitting Segments Meal PrepI'm introducing a new segment this episode! Check out the Healthy Chicken Pad-Thai from Fit Men Cook.
Love it or Leave itLove: Slow Burn Podcast by Slate Plus
Leave: Midterm Stress
Other News and NotesRunning:
I'm a new Woman!
Books:
I've really been enjoying the deals from the Modern Mrs. Darcy newsletter.
Thanks for listening!
...more December 17, 2017Actually Knitting Episode 82: The Year of the Hat!
Knitting Segments
Show Ready KnitsBaby 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 TalkbackThis episode I discuss my 2017 knitting (The Year of the Hat!) and some plans for 2018 (#stashdownthrowdown).
Non-Knitting Segments One Pot WondersRoasted Chicken, Butternut Squash and Guacamole Rice Bowls
Love it or Leave itLove: New to me Podcast: The Hilarious World of Depression
Leave: I'm through with the dentist!
Theatrical UpdatesI did not get the role I wanted in Bonnie and Clyde, but something else will come up!
Other News and NotesBooks
Running
I'm currently not training for any race and I'm actually enjoying running again!
...more November 30, 2017Actually Knitting Episode 81: It's Been a Hot Minute Shownotes will be up asap on www.actuallyknitting.blogspot.com
...more September 17, 2017Actually Knitting Episode 80: Alas...
Knitting Segments
Knits in RehearsalPanther'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 EventsPalKal 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 Wonders7 Ingredient Skinny Egg Roll Bowl
Love it or Leave itLove: Rocketbook Everlast Notebook
Leave: I have teacher voice!
Other News and NotesRunning: 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!
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