Actually Knitting

Actually 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 Knits Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis...

Actually Knitting Episode 88: PalKal2018 Begins

  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...

Actually Knitting Episode 87: Blown Away

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...

Episode 86: I Gotta Look Good for my Girl!

Ep. 86 of #actuallyknittingpodcast is now up. #palkal2018 news and updates. Thx for sticking with me!

Actually 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 Segments Show Ready Knits   ...

Actually 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 Knits Ripken Light by Melanie Berg   Echo Mega by Spout Knits  ...

Episode 83: I'm a New Woman

Happy Podiversary to me!        Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Little Hat Big Hearts Project Pattern was the Apple Crisp Hat by Salty...

Actually Knitting Episode 82: The Year of the Hat!

    Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits   Baby Hats for Little Hats, Big Hearts Project   Pattern is the Apple Crisp Baby Hat by Salty Pearl Crochet   ...

Actually Knitting Episode 81: It's Been a Hot Minute

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Actually Knitting Episode 80: Alas...

  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  ...

Actually Knitting Episode 79: Are We Just Lazy Knitters?

  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...

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

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...

Actually Knitting Episode 76: Both Safe and Sanitary!

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits VNeck Boxy by Joji Locatelli      Knits in Rehearsal  Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry   Vasa by Dianna Walla       Knitting News, Notes and Events   The Pal Kal has...

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

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 ...

Actually Knitting Episode 74: Yay! Sportsball!

Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal  V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Here is a circular tracker I used for inspiration for my bullet journal. Mine is very basic at the moment.    ...

Actually Knitting Episode 73: Athleisure

    Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits  Ripken by Melanie Berg   Here's a tutorial for the Crochet Hook Provisional Cast-On   Knits in Rehearsal   Vanilla Socks     Knitting News, Notes and Events   ...

Actually Knitting Episode 72: Don't Try This at Home!

Knitting Segments   Special thanks to Jenn Sheelen for sending me her latest pattern, Lil Miss Chelsea Bean. Show-Ready Knits Sockhead Slouch Hat #3   Baby Hat      Knits in Rehearsal Ripken by Melanie Berg...

Actually Knitting Episode 70: Time to Close That One Up!

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits        Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure    Chiagoo 16 inch Circulars   I mentioned that this project...

Actually Knitting Episode 68: Don't Be an Idiot, Past Michelle!

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Kit Kat Hat Number 6 by Andre Sue Knits    Knits in Rehearsal Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry So many flubs on this...

Actually Knitting Episode 67: If You Can't Say Something Nice...

    Knitting Segments     Show-Ready Knits  Kit Kat Hats 3, 4 and 5       Knits in Rehearsal Knitting on Kit Kat Hat Number...

Actually Knitting Episode 66: I Love Being Right!

Thanks for supporting the podcast through the Amazon links!    Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Kit Kat Hat by Andre Sue Knits I am knitting...

Actually Knitting Episode 65: New Year, New Ewe

  Knitting Segments Program Mentions:    Thanks to designer Melanie Berg for sending me her latest pattern, Caress my Soul. It's absolutely beautiful!    Melanie also wanted me to direct you to a...

Actually Knitting Episode 64: Craptastic

Knitting Segments    Show-Ready Knits Dream Whisperer by Jenn Sheelen   I picked up these hangers I found at Target for the larger jar.      Knits in Rehearsal Vanilla Sock...

Actually Knitting Episode 63: Just Say No!

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits I finished by #BigBadBergAlong project, On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg.  I mentioned how valuable my Knit Companion App was in making this pattern. I don't knit without it!    ...

Actually Knitting Episode 61: Controversial Subject

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Actually Knitting Episode 60: Suck it up, Buttercup!

    Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Vanilla Socks    On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg for the #bigbadbergalong   Knitting News, Notes and...

Actually Knitting Episode 59: The Sock Yarn Blanket Never Disappoints!

Knitting Segments This episode is brought to you by Never Not Knitting and Sock Ruler!    Show-Ready Knits Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Quadruple Threat PalKal Project here with 4 podcasts represented: ...

Actually Knitting Episode 58: Litting with Kninen

Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal Astonish Top by Katy Banks.        Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.     Zigzagular Socks by Susie...

Episode 57: Humble Brag

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  ...

Actually Knitting Episode 56: There's No Turning Back!

Knitting Segments   This episode is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch.     Show-Ready Knits   Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig I added about 2 inches to the sleeve length and I...

Episode 55: I'm Just Talkin' 'Bout Livin'

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits   Rainbow Vanilla Socks in White Birch Fiber Arts   I'm using the OMG Heel pattern by Megan Williams     Worsted Boxy by...

Episode 54: It's the Day of the Show!

This episode is sponsored by Infinite Twist and Fix-a-Stitch!    Knitting Segments   Show-Ready Knits   Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados   This brings my Stash Dash total to 1,...

Episode 53: En Español

Episode 53 is brought to you by Never Not Knitting and The Sock Ruler!   Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I knitted these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by...

Episode 52: The Twerking Will be at a Minimum

Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal 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.   Memories Blanket...

Actually Knitting Episode 51: My Hips Don't Lie

Knitting Segments    I mentioned the Unraveling with Greg and Joey podcast, check those guys out if you get a second!    Show Ready Knits Bryum by Cailliau Berangere I mentioned a flub I had with a dropped stitch, which I was able to repair using my Fix a Stitch.   Knits in Rehearsal Hermione's Every Day Socks by...

Episode 50: Like Watching OJ Try on that Glove

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Vanilla 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...

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

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 Rehearsal Vanilla Socks for Josh   Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my...

No More "Selfish" Knitting

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens   Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Knits in Rehearsal Vanilla Socks for Josh   Auditioning Knits Ready to cast on a pair of vanilla socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts and a pair of patterned socks with my first...

Episode 47: Triple Threat Knits

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Elphaba Cowl by Wendy Chapman Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Trabajos del Peru Needles: Size 11 bamboo   Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Trabajos del Peru Needles: Size 11 Knitter's Pride Nova Platina Interchangeables   These knits are both for the #akbroadwaykal...

Episode 46: Broadway Kal Opening Night!

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Drips 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...

Am I Stuck in my Knitting Ways?

Episode 45: Bandwagon Knitting Welcome to new and returning listeners!   Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal Best Friend Los Monos Locos Socks Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan My Project Page Yarn: Online Supersocke Neon Color Two Needles: Addi Turbo Sock Rockets (LOVE THESE!)   Endpaper Knits by Euny Jang Yarn: Bison Tracks...

Episode 44: I needed that Knitting

You'll forgive me for getting a little emotional in this episode, won't you?   Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits A Girl Thing by Joji Locatelli Yarn: Bison Tracks by Alisha Goes Around in February Ring and Cleopatra and a mini skein from a gradient kit by...

Episode 43: Birthday Fun!

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits View from the Charles by Jennifer Lassonde My Project Page  Yarn: Knitwits Freia Handpaints Ombre Fingering in Grapevine           Madeline Tosh Twist Light in Raspberry Cordial Needles: Size 7 Signature Convertibles   I mentioned Knit Companion and Notability, some apps I use and have used for...

Actually Knitting Episode 42: At Peace with my Socks

Knitting Segments     Thanks for listening to the show! Welcome both new and returning listeners!     Show Ready Knits Nomadic Yarns Vanilla Socks Yarn: Nomadic Yarns Trusty Sock in Beach Cruiser colorway Needles: Size 1 Knitter's Pride Karbonz circular needles   Just a plain toe-up sock with an afterthought...

Actually Knitting Episode 41: SAFF Recap and Ravelry Pattern Search

Thanks for listening to episode 41!   Knitting Segments    Knits in Rehearsal   Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan My Project Page Yarn: Online Supersocke Neon Color Two Needles: Addi Turbo Sock Rockets (LOVE THESE!)   Nomadic Yarn Vanilla Socks    View from the Charles by Jennifer Lassonde My Project Page  Yarn: Knitwits Freia Handpaints Ombre...

Actually Knitting Episode 40: Short Hair, DO Care!

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Three Color Cashmere Cowl by Joji Locatelli 3 Color Cashmere Cowl by Joji Locatelli Yarn: Shibui Knits Staccato in Velvet, Mineral and Pollen Needles: Size 2 Addi Turbos   I love, love, love this finished object!    Lucy Hat by Carina Spencer Yarn: Copper Corgi Jones...

Actually Knitting Episode 39

Thanks for listening to Episode 39 of Actually Knitting!    Welcome to new and returning listeners. If you get a chance, go ahead over to itunes and leave a star rating or review for Actually Knitting and all the podcasts you enjoy!   I...

My Socks are Too Bootylicious for you Babe!

Episode 37: The Steeking was the Easy Part!

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Afterthought Heel Vanilla Socks  Yarn: Berry Colorful Yarnings Saturated Sock in the Shades of Grey colorway Needles: Size 1 Addi Turbo circular needles   I used several resources to help me do my first Afterthought Heel Socks:   Dragonfly Soars   The Yarn Harlot   I also...

Episode 36 (REBOOT): A Knitter Can't Live Off of Yarn Alone

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits   Viajante by Martina Behm It's finally finished! Listen up to hear all about it!   Yarn: Miss Babs Kilimanjaro in the Believable color way Needles: US Size 3 and US Size 4 Signature Convertibles   Knits in Rehearsal I've been working on a homework...