Actually Knitting

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Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits

Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan

Kit Kat Hat by Andre Sue Knits

I am knitting this as a part of the Pussy Hat Project, here is the link to the official pattern, that's knit flat.

Women's March on Washington, DC.

Women's March on Charlotte, NC.

Knits in Rehearsal

Panther's Socks/Hermione's Everyday Socks

Kit Kat Hat by Andre Sue Knits

Major Flub: Mrs. Jeckyl and Mrs. Hyde by La Maison Rililie

Knitting News, Notes and Events

Several winners were announced on episode 64 for several contests. If you entered any of those giveaways or Knit a Longs, please listen to Episode 64 to see if you won. Winners need to get in touch with me by January 15, 2017.

Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017

I'm so excited about our next knit a long, New Year, New Ewe!

Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.

I am going to cast on the Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry. Andrea Mowry is the designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl.

Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche. It's a good tutorial, but I went into a lot of detail about the Craftsy Class I recently purchased called Explorations in Brioche, taught by Nancy Marchant.

Prizes for New Year, New Ewe:

Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon

3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel

Knitting Talk Back: Stitch Gauge vs Row Gauge, which is more important?

I recently knit a swatch that perfectly matches the stitch gauge of the project I want to knit, but the row gauge is significantly different, so I decided to make a little

Tin Can Knits: Row Gauge or Round Gauge, When does it Matter?

Glenna Knits: When Row Gauge Matters

Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock

Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup with Black Beans

Love it or Leave it

Love:

I recently ordered these stencils on Amazon and I love them!

I've been using them in my hand-written show notes and in my planner.

Leave:

Bronchitis! Go Away!

Other News and Notes

This episode I shared a little bit about my healthy living tips and tricks. I would love to hear yours!

I mentioned a few recipes that I make ahead that help me eat healthy in the mornings:

Cauliflower Hashbrown Egg Cups

Outstanding Overnight Oatmeal

Running Updates

I ran my first race of the season on Saturday January 14, 2017. I signed up for a 1/2 marathon on March 4, 2017, so I'm looking forward to running with my friends.

Books

Finished reading:

The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson

My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout

Currently Reading:

The Girl Before by Rena Olsen (listening on Audible)

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult

Other News and Notes

I mentioned the Women's March that I will be attending.

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 charity she is supporting, Knitters for Doctors without Borders, and encourage you to give if you can!

Show Ready Knits

Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham

Dream Whisperer by Jenn Sheelen

Knits in Rehearsal

Mrs. Jeckyl and Mrs. Hyde by La Maison Rililie

Kit Kat Hat by Andre Sue Knits

I am knitting this as a part of the Pussy Hat Project, here is the link to the official pattern, that's knit flat.

Knits on Stage

I wore my Viajante to school last week and got some nice compliments. I have also gotten so much use/wear out of my Worsted Boxy.

Knitting News, Notes and Events

Several winners were announced on episode 64 for several contests. If you entered any of those giveaways or Knit a Longs, please listen to Episode 64 to see if you won. Winners need to get in touch with me by January 15, 2017.

Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017

I'm so excited about our next knit a long, New Year, New Ewe!

Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.

I am going to cast on the Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry. Andrea Mowry is the designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl.

Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche.

Knitting Talk Back: Year in Review

Check out my project page in Ravelry to see the projects I reference in this segment. I have a tab for all of my 2016 projects.

Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it

Love: Winter Vacation from school!

Leave: Being sick on vacation!

Theatrical Updates

Though I seem to be taking a hiatus from performing, I did see a show recently that's on a National Tour, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.

Other News and Notes

Running

I have some smaller races coming up this Winter, and my training season officially starts on January 7, 2017.

Books

I finished reading The Girls, by Emma Cline

I am currently reading The Summer Before the War, by Helen Simonson

Other Updates

I participated in the MinsGame challenge for the month of December, in which you try to declutter your home and get rid of items everyday of the month.

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 in Paton's Kroy

Memory Blanket

Knitting News, Notes and Events

The winners were announced for several contests, so be sure to listen up to see if you are the lucky one!

I was lucky enough to be joined by some of my favorite podcasters in knitting as many Melanie Berg patterns as we can!

In a Sknit

The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin

Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Commuter Knitter

Knitting Butterflies

The Knitmore Girls

Non-Knitting Segments

One Pot Wonders

One Pot Cheesy Turkey Taco Chili Mac

Love it or Leave it

Love: Birthday Fun!

Leave: This week has been CRAPTASTIC

Stage Craft

I've been working a lot on a Cross Stitch project for a Secret Santa Gift!

This pattern came from an Etsy shop called Pinecone McGee.

Other News and Notes

Running Updates

I am back to running short distances, no more than 4 miles so far but hoping to start back up the longer distances soon. I also got an entry into the Chicago Marathon for 2017. WHAT HAVE I DONE?

Books

Finished Books:

You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott

Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourne

Currently Reading:

The Girls by Emma Cline

Current Podcast Obsession:

Homecoming by Gimlet Media

Thanks so much for listening!

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!

I also mentioned a new to me item, Block 'N Roll. Look out for a review in a future episode.

Knits in Rehearsal

Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan

Vanilla Socks

Auditioning Knits

V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Knitting News, Notes and Events

PalKal 2016 Updates

Thank you so much to all of the sponsors and participants. I am so happy to have had so much excitement around this KAL!

If you haven't yet, please check out episode 60 where all of the winners were announced. I need to hear from all winners by December 1, 2016, or I will have to redraw for some of the prizes!

In addition, I have opened up a new thread for a giveaway of one Sock Ruler, as the winner had already purchased one and would like for it to go to someone who really wants one! Please enter that thread if you are interested!

Big Bad Berg Along

We have officially reached the end of this fantastic Knit A Long.

I was lucky enough to be joined by some of my favorite podcasters in knitting as many Melanie Berg patterns as we can!

In a Sknit

The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin

Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Commuter Knitter

Knitting Butterflies

The Knitmore Girls

We are so fortunate to have worked with some fabulous Indie Dyers for this KAL:

Sun Valley Fibers

Lollipop Yarns

One Twisted Tree

Prizes:

One lucky participant will win a 30$ gift certificate to Sun Valley Fibers!

One lucky participant will win this 2 color shawl kit from Lollipop Yarns!

Knitter's Journal Giveaway

I reviewed The Knitter's Journal by Jane Klein on Episode 61.

If you would like to win a copy of this for your collection, please check out the Ravelry group and enter to win one! This contest will stay open until December 1, 2016. You must be a member of the group to win, one entry per person.

Knitting Talk Back

I talk about some gift knitting for this holiday season! I would love to see your suggestions for quick and easy gift knits!

Here are the patterns I mentioned:

Hats

Barley by Tin Cat Knits

Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson

Strib Hab by Kelly Williams

Cowls

Botanical Cowl by Megan Goodacre

Elphaba Cowl by Blue Dog Workshop

Cozies

Adjustable Coffee Mug Wrap by Danido Crafty

Beer Sweater Cozy by Rebecca Shepler

Zymology Beer Cozy by Lyndsey VanSomeren

House/Home

Mason Jar Covers by Jenn Sheelen of the Jenn Sheelen podcast.

Fairie's Firelight

Heart's Aflame

Pixie Petals

Dream Whisperer

Other

CozyPad: An Ipad Cover by Danna Rachel

CozyFire: A Kindle Fire Cover by Danna Rachel

Owl Kindle Cozy by Hannahmade Patterns

Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock

Crockpot Enchilada Quinoa

Love it or Leave it

Love: Reunited and it Feels so GOOOOOOD. I recently spent some time with an old friend.

Leave: I have picked up some unhealthy habits in the last few weeks.

Other News and Notes

Books

I am currently reading Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourne.

I finished reading and listening to a couple of things:

A Bone to Pick by Charlaine Harris

Good as Gone by Amy Gentry

Show notes available at the blog: actuallyknitting.blogspot.com

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 Events

The PalKal2016 is officially over! I am so proud that we had 663 entries this year. Thanks so much to all of the participants. If you entered, make sure you listen to see if you are a lucky winner!

If you are a winner, please email me!

Producing Sponsors

Sock Ruler

Fiber to Fabric Magic

Bijou Basin Ranch

Media Peruana Designs

Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting

Infinite Twist

Knitter's Pride

Fix a Stitch

Eucalan

Della Q

Ancient Arts Fibre

Thanks so much to our Cameo Sponsors who offered prizes!

Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast

Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls

Brenda Castiel Designs

Daniela Richardson from A Coffee Fueled Life

Janis Ficker of the Carolina Fiber Girls

C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast

Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast

Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast

Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast

Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast

Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast

Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast

Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast

Zombody Knits

Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast

Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast

Steph from the Happy Buffalo Boutique

Amy from the Stockinette Zombies Podcast

Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber

Claire from New Hampshire Knits

Jan Hamby of the Twinset Designs Podcast

These folks are our Featured Performers and really made the PalKal happen by offering great discounts!

Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast

Brenda Castiel Designs

Daniela Richardson from the Coffee Fueled Life Podcast

Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast

Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast

Lynda from Ancient Threads Farm and Podcast

Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast

Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast

Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast

Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls

Lisa of Zombody Knits

Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast

C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast

Kristi from the In a Sknit Video Podcast

Janis Ficker/ of the Carolina Fiber Girls

Twinset Jan from the Twinset Designs Podcast

Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast

Angela from Revelations of a Dellusional Knitter Podcast

Stephanie from Happy Buffalo Boutique

Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber and podcast

Twinset Ellen from the Twinset Designs Podcast

Claire of New Hampshire Knits

Our next Knit Along! The Big Bad BergAlong

Join myself and some of my very favorite podcasters in knitting as many Melanie Berg patterns as we can!

We will joined by:

In a Sknit

The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin

Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Commuter Knitter

Knitting Butterflies

The Knitmore Girls

We are working with some fabulous Indie Dyers for this KAL:

Sun Valley Fibers

There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. You can get the same kit as I am getting or as one of the other podcasters. More information is coming, but look for a special link "Big Bad Berg-Along" on their website. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.

Lollipop Yarns

Joan is dyeing up some special Duet and Trio kits especially for Ashbury or Quicksilver patterns. She will be offering Free Shipping if you use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. She will be having a few more updates as she gets the yarn available, so check out her group on Ravelry and her website for specific details.

One Twisted Tree

Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. Check out the website for more information.

Rhinebeck is October 15th and 16th, 2016. Let me know if you plan on attending!

Knitting Talkback: Festival Prep

I talk about my preparations for any fiber festival, and if you have any suggestions for festival prep and especially for Rhinebeck, please share them on the episode thread.

I mentioned the booties I am ordering which can be found at the Walking Company, I ended up ordering them from Zappos.

Here are the bags I mentioned:

Kavu Bag (not the exact one I have)

Pumpkin Pouch

Non-Knitting Segments

Under Pressure

Pressure Cooker Beef Barbacoa

Love it or Leave it

Love: Modcloth

Leave: My hoarse, raspy new school year voice.

Other News and Notes

Running Updates

I ran my longest distance EVER 2 weeks ago: 22 Miles. My marathon is now just a month away!

Books

I finished reading and/or listening to:

Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen

Still Life by Louise Penny

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick

Currently Reading:

The Deepest Waters by Dan Walsh

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

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:

Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast

Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast

The Fat Squirrel Speaks

Megan Williams of The Stockinette Zombies

Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn.

Knits in Rehearsal

Astonish Top by Katy Banks. This is now in a semi-permanent time-out!

I worked a lot recently on my Sock Yarn Blanket, Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicholson

Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan

This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by the Never Not Knitting online shop where you will find unusual gifts and notions for knitters such as handcarved knitting needles, specialty buttons, and stitch marker jewelry. Check out the latest offerings at nevernotknitting.com. Looking for a new project to knit? Use the coupon code PalKal2016 to receive 50% off of a pdf pattern of your choice!

Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal2016 is Almost Over!

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!

1. 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.

2. 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!

3. 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.

4. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting.

5. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016.

9. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win.

10. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can!

11. Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner!

12. Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram.

13. 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

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 September 6th, 2016 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, 2016

The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long

We will start on October 1st and go through November 15, 2016. There will be 6 podcasts participating. Any Melanie Berg patterns will be eligible for participation.

I am so excited to be collaborating with 5 of my favorite podcasts for this event!

In a Sknit

The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin

Down Cellar Studio Podcast

Commuter Knitter

Knitting Butterflies

We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.

We are also going to be working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL.

Sun Valley Fibers

There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. You can get the same kit as I am getting or as one of the other podcasters. More information is coming, but look for a special link "Big Bad Berg-Along" on their website. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout.

Lollipop Yarns

On September 11 at 7pm Eastern there will be an update featuring Duet and Trio kits especially for Ashbury or Quicksilver patterns. She will be offering Free Shipping if you use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. She will have these kits up for preview starting Monday September 5th, 2016 in the Lollipop Yarn Ravelry Group as well as on her website, linked above.

Oh! And there will be a self-striping update on Sunday September 4th at 7pm.

One Twisted Tree

Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. Check out the website for more information.

Podcast Premiere

This week I talked about a new to me podcast, the Hey Sister Podcast on Youtube.

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.

Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders

Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet from The Cookin' Canuck.

Love it or Leave it

Love: Healthy choices we are making at home are really starting to pay off!

Leave: I now basically work in the middle of a Construction/Destruction zone at school.

Other News and Notes

Running Updates

I ran my longest distance ever this past weekend. 20 Miles! Who Am I??

Book Updates

I finished reading:

Night Film by Marissa Pessl

Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty

The Art of Crash Landing by Melissa De Carlo

I am currently reading:

Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen

Still Life by Louise Penny

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!

1. 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.

2. 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!

3. 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.

4. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting.

5. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016.

9. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win.

10. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can!

11. Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner!

12. Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram.

13. 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, 2016

The 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.

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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 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.

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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!

1. 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.

2. 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!

3. 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.

4. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting.

5. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016.

9. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win.

10. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can!

11. Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner!

12. Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram.

13. 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.

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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 Bijou Basin Ranch.

Show-Ready Knits

Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig

I added about 2 inches to the sleeve length and I love it so much!

This sweater surgery brings me to 3604 meters towards StashDash.

Knits in Rehearsal

Solaris by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree.

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

Here's the Ysolda Tutorial on cabling without a cable needle.

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!

Next up for my Stash Dash goals, I am going to pick up my Astonish Top by Katy Banks.

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!

1. 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.

2. 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!

3. 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.

4. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting.

5. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016.

9. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win.

10. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can!

11. Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner!

12. Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram.

13. 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

Podcast Premiere Very Pink Knits Podcast Knitorious Video Podcast

Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders Chicken Parmesan Chicken Skillet Love it or Leave it Love: The Americans on FX Leave: The Air Conditioning in the bedroom has been out for 2 weeks! It's SO HOT! StageCraft I've been sewing and I finished a dress! Butterick B6086

Other News and Notes Running After struggling with running this season, I am finally starting to feel good! I picked up Shut up and Run by Robin Arzón. She coaches for Peloton and she's really motivational. Books Finished Reading... A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain Currently Reading... The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff Listening to... Embedded by NPR podcast All Things Considered is also hosted by Kelly McEvers