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 would be great for watching The Americans, since it has a lot of subtitles.    Knits in Rehearsal    V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli     Knitting News, Notes and Events    We wrapped up the  Point/Counterpoint Volume 2 giveaway. Thanks to Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Design for the giveaway. Listen up to see if you were a lucky winner!      March Mowry Madness!  We were able to announce three winners of an Andrea Mowry pattern. If you entered, be sure to listen for your name!   The Knit A Long officially runs March 15th-April 30th, but it's going to be very informal. Knit patterns by Andrea Mowry, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl. Wips are welcome and you don't have to finish your project to enter. No prizes yet, but I'll let you know if something is donated!       New Year, New Ewe! We wrapped up the New Year, New Ewe Kal on March 10th and winners are announced on this episode.     Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel         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.   Hoping to attend the Carolina Fiber Fest March 24-25, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at [email protected] or contact me on Ravelry.   Knitting Talk Back: Knitting as Activism The recent Pussy Hat Project got me thinking about knitting activism and the history of it. I found several good resources for your entertainment and education.    Thread for Thought: How Fashion Intersects Politics, Economics, Gender, Race and Popular Culture.    Definition of Craftivism   Jen's a Little Loopy    Knitting Nanas   Knitting Sweaters for Elephants   I also mentioned this book about Knitted Taxidermy.  The original Yarn Bombing   Non-Knitting Segments   Meatless Monday This is a two-fer as it's a Meatless Monday and One Pot Wonder recipe: Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet from Ambitious Kitchen.    Love it or Leave it Love: Golden Girls Collectibles ReAction Figures Action Figures from Funko  Coloring Book    Leave: Analysis Paralysis when it comes to my hair   Theatrical Updates I have seen three shows recently:    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime    The Bodyguard, the Musical   All Shook Up   Other News and Notes Running Updates I finished 1/2 marathon number 4 on March 4, 2017 Have 2 short races coming up on March 18th and March 25th, 2017   Books Finished listening to The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty which I liked a lot.   Currently Reading American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping and Trial of Patty Hearst.