Actually Knitting

  Get your free audiobook download and free 30 day trial of audible by visiting this link!  Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits   Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter   Elefante by Susan B. Anderson Empire Waist Cardigan by Susan B. Anderson Ellie the Elephant Baby Booties by Olivia Kent     Featuring the Roll-Top Booties for the bootie     Auditioning Knits I'm looking for a sweater for some Berroco worsted weight yarn that I just ripped from my Ice Shanty project that has been languishing for a while.    Wings by Amanda Woeger   Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Madison by Martha Storey   All the Love by Joji Locatelli   Rhapsody in Cables by Joji Locatelli   Seam on Seam by Veera Valimaki    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 a

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 Winslow Paulina Dress by Taiga Hilliard Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang    Knits in Rehearsal Still working on Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter.  Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket by Lucy of Attic24   Here'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 als

  This episode is sponsored by Queen City Yarn and Never Not Knitting Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Moderne Log Cabin Baby Blanket Special thanks to Love Knitting for sending me the Paintbox Yarns to try out!   French Macaroon    Baby Washcloths   Moon Cactus Knits in Rehearsal Camp Wilkerson   Paulina Dress    This episode is brought to you by Queen City Yarn.       Queen City Yarn is the result of a collaboration between friends Christen and Janis, brought together in the Queen City of Charlotte by their love for knitting and yarn. They've nurtured their passion for putting color to skein and now they want to share that passion with you! Their products start with one of six great yarn bases, each named for a neighborhood in the Queen City that reflects their personality.  The colors they apply are inspired by the beautiful things they see around them as well as breathtaking places they h

  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 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 relate

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 Light by Tin Can Knits I love that the ladies at Tin Can Knits released a fingering version of this hat.   Knits in Rehearsal To 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 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 ret

Special thanks to all of my listeners for waiting so long between episodes. As I posted on Instagram, I have been having a lot of vocal problems and I have been trying to rest my voice as much as possible outside of my job, where it's impossible to rest my voice at all. I'm going to do my best to keep up a regular schedule.   Program Mentions: Thanks to Knitting Daddy for sending me his Smoke in the City hat pattern. Special thanks to Vivian and Alyson from Keep Calm and Carry Yarn and the Pearl and Plum Etsy shop. Also thanks to the ladies from Tin Can Knits for sending me their Beloved hat pattern.   Show Ready Knits Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C Creations   Wee Lima by Taiga Hillard   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure   Mae by Andrea Mowry     Knits in Rehearsal Rainbow Party Cardi by Telly Bean Knits   If you'd like to see my yarn choices, check out my project page.   I have swatched for the Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow    I have started a p

  Get a free 30 day trial and free audiobook when you sign up for Audible by using this link.     Knitting Segments Show 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, Not

  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     Knits in Rehearsal: Nope, Big Ol' Fat Lie      Knitting News, Notes and Events I am sorta kinda participating in the #ravellenics.    I will be attending the Zombie Knitpocalypse 2018   Non-Knitting Segments   Meal-Prep Madness Meal Prep Chicken Recipes from Fit Men Cook   Love it or Leave it  Love: Ulta Eye Primer   Leave: This ridiculous weather!    Other News and Notes  I'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! 

Happy Podiversary to me!        Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Little Hat Big Hearts Project Pattern was the Apple Crisp Hat by Salty Pearl Knits     Knits in Rehearsal Ripken by Melanie Berg   Granny Squares for Project Amigo    Check out the brand new knitting podcast, Tightly Spun, hosted by Emily Straw!    The Reviews are In  This episode I reviewed the Rittenhouse Tote bag by Fairmont Bag Company Check out their kickstarter for more information.    Non-Knitting Segments Meal Prep I'm introducing a new segment this episode! Check out the Healthy Chicken Pad-Thai from Fit Men Cook.    Love it or Leave it  Love: Slow Burn Podcast by Slate Plus   Leave: Midterm Stress   Other News and Notes Running:  I'm a new Woman!    Books:  I've really been enjoying the deals from the Modern Mrs. Darcy newsletter.   

    Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits   Baby 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 Talkback This episode I discuss my 2017 knitting (The Year of the Hat!) and some plans for 2018 (#stashdownthrowdown).        Non-Knitting Segments  One Pot Wonders Roasted Chicken, Butternut Squash and Guacamole Rice Bowls   Love it or Leave it   Love: New to me Podcast: The Hilarious World of Depression   Leave: I'm through with the dentist!    Theatrical Updates   I did not get the role I wanted in Bonnie and Clyde, but something else will come up!    Other News and Notes Books          Running   I'm currently not training for any race and I'm actual

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  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   What the Fade!! Mystery Fade-a-long (this link has photos/spoilers)  by Andrea Mowry        Knitting News, Notes and Events  PalKal 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 actuallyknitting@gmail.com 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 wil

  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 Rehearsal Panther's Socks Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder   Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommer Check out this Craftsy Class if you want to learn Brioche.   Loving the Yarn for this project:   Yarn Geek Fibers Rocketeer in Grace Hopper Computer Scientist     Stitch Markers from Such Gwenderful Stuff   Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Dirty Truce Auditioning Knits I started out being inspired at my favorite LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop.  The main color inspiration was from Woolen Boon in the Greenleaf Hut color way. I picked out some Madeline Tosh to compliment that skein. Tosh Merino Light in Grasshopper and Turquoise color ways.   Looking for a 3 color shawl and I'm considering:    Versus by Hillary Smi

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 by Andrea Mowry   Crochet News I talked a little about some of the techniques I've been learning from the book above.   Let 'er Rip I ripped out 2 sweaters and it was very therapeutic!   Auditioning Knits  Country Garden Top  Knitting News, Notes and Events Special thanks to the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, Zombody Knits.     Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.     Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about Keep Calm and Carry Yarn.    Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it Love: I've been working with my brother on his business, managing his social media.   Leave: My lack of stru

Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal  Vasa by Dianna Walla   Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry       Knitting News, Notes and Events   The Pal Kal is entering the second month. Listen to see if you are the lucky winner of the Intermission/Chatter prize for June. I also announce the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, Zombody Knits.     Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   Check out the episode for more information about this episode's producing sponsor, Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting.      Other Events I hope you'll indulge me in a brief recap of my time at ZK 2017. My favorite vendors were Yarn Geek Fibers, Leading Men Fiber Arts and The Yarn Truck/Knit Buffalo.        Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about Dairyland Knits.             Non-Knitting Segments M

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 officially started!       Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   Check out the episode for more information about this episode's producing sponsor, Imagined Landscape Designs.      Other Events   WWKIP Day Thanks to everyone who came out for WWKIP day! We were a small buy mighty crowd! Thanks to these sponsors for donating door prizes! Charlotte Yarn , Cottage Yarn and Queen City Yarn.   Stash Dash 2017 Check out the Knit Girlls Podcast for more information.   Splash Pad Party with the Down Cellar Studio Podcast   Summer Stripe Along Kal   Knitting Podcast Spotlight This week I checked out the Bede Siste

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  V Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Auditioning Knits PalKal Auditions I'm trying to figure out what I'll do for the PalKal this year.    Was thinking of knitting the Lil' Miss Chelsea Bean by Jenn Sheelen.    Also considering Breathing Space and True Friend by Veera Valimaki, using my ChileKnitz Pal Kal Yarn.    I am also searching for something to make with my PalKal kit from Suburban Stitcher.      Summer Tops I am searching pretty hard for something to make with my Claudia Hand-Painted Contemplation yarn that's been in my stash for a while. I originally bought it to make the Linum Tee by Bristol Ivy.   Here are some of the things I'm considering: &n

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.    Mae Pullover by Andrea Mowry   Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder  Knitting News, Notes and Events   March Mowry Madness #MarchMowryMadness officially wrapped up on April 30, 2017. Listen to see if you are the lucky winner of a pack of mini-skeins by Happy Little Yarn!   Stash Dash 2017 Check out the Knit Girlls Podcast for more information.     World Wide Knit in Public Day June 10, 2017       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 Pa

    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   World Wide Knit in Public Day June 10, 2017   March Mowry Madness #MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017.     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.   Exciting News! Watch my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from Suburban Stitcher and ChileKnitz!   Below