Knit Actually Podcast Episode 39

Actually Finished

I talk about starting AND finishing the Silk N'  Scribbles Shawl by Steven Be I talk about Recycled Lamb in Golden, CO , which is sadly closing I thank Plymouth Yarns for the skein of Bio BImbo yarn they gave the workshop attendees.  I talk about several patterns including Poncho Style Sweater The Shawl Vest The Ponchini Grande Tripartite I talk about Alchemy Silk Straw Yarn (which I bought in the Orchid colorway) I mention my friend Sara, host of The Knitting Type podcast  Actually Working

I talk about what is on my needles, including  My Bronco Socks My "Vegas" Socka My Austin Hoodie My Spectrum Shawl My Windswept Shawl The Doodler I also talk about several patterns I'm thinking about casting on, including Boneyard and Range Actually Stashed

I talk about my "yarn date" with my friends Jen, Jen and Emily, to The Loopy Ewe and My Sister KnitsI talk about Fresh From the Cauldron Sock Yarn, Tosh Sock, Koigu and ScrumptiouspurlActually Attending

I talk about events I'll be attending, including Hot August Knits July 30 - August 14 Yarn Along the Rockies August 20 -28 Salida Fiber Festival September 10 -11 Rhinebeck! October 15-16 I talk about my plans for a Rhinebeck Sweater. I am planning to knit the Fine Jacket I give an update on Knit Knosh!  Kits are available for Pre-order until September 10. Kits will be shipped on / around October 1 Swag kits -- Wine glass and project bag Bite Size -- Wine glass, project bag, mini skeins from MJ Yarns, Knerd, Skeindalous and Peepaloo Fields Fun Size -- Wine glass, project bag, 3 mini skeins and one full skein of yarn from one vendor Full Meal -- Wine glass, project bag, one skein from each of the four yarn vendors MJ Yarns, Knerd, Skeindalous and Peepaloo Fields I WANT IT ALL -- Wine glass, project bag, one skein from each of the four yarn vendors MJ Yarns, Knerd, Skeindalous and Peepaloo Fields plus a project bag from Modular ModularReview -- Sprout Patterns

I review Sprout Patterns, and talk about the  Portside Dopp Kit  and the Sidekick Sling BagHow Much Do We LoveI talk about Connecting with Knitters, Local Yarn Shops, and the Amazon Fire StickGiveaways!See the details in the Ravelry Group to enter to win a copy of Kate Atherley's book The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns, and for Jennifer Lassonde's new shawl pattern, the Riley Rose ShawlSummer Superlatives KAL UpdateSummer Superlatives KAL  Patterns from YumiYarns Jenn Sheelen has offered a copy of her New Horizons Cowl pattern I have a skein of Kraemer Yarns Belftast A set of four Fix A Stitch tools A Portside Dopp Kit from Sprout Patterns in your choice of fabric! A Skein of Manos Marina in the color of your choice Two Skeins of Kraemer Yarns Tatany Tweed DK in the color of your choice Dale Garn Yarn is donating two skeins of their soon to be released yarn, ECO Baby Wool Melanie from Knit Stitch Yarn is donating two of her new mini skein sets! She has also offered a coupon code for all listeners, use code KNITACT10 for 10% off any order over $25 A bag of the winner’s choice from KnittyKittyBags A zippy project bag from AnniePurl Homemade Goods Two skeins of yarn in the color of your choice from Briggs and Little If you’re interested in sponsoring the KAL, please let me know! Please show our sponsors some love! I’d love to hear which patterns, colorways and fabrics you guys love!