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  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 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 related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors: Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   Knitting Podcast Spotlight Ewe University hosted by Kristine Kelly   Check out her Etsy shop, Halcyarn.   Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success Instant Pot Spicy Pineapple Chicken Tacos   Love it or Leave it Love: Anne with an E on Netflix   Leave: Summer Break is almost over   Other News and Notes Healthy Choices: I've been doing Weight Watchers and attending the meetings regularly and I've been very successful.   Books: Get your free audiobook download and free 30 day trial of audible by visiting this link!   

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 also offer 3d printed spindles, buttons and shawl pins.  Use the PalKal2018 coupon code for 20% off of your order through September 1, 2018.  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!    This episode I am pleased to have Fix-a-Stitch as an Intermission Prize Sponsor. Make sure you listen to this episode to see if you are the winner of a both a Multi-Tool and Laceweight set of Fix-a-Stitch.    For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors: Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   Knitting Podcast Spotlight Check out the Quirky Monday Craftcast  and Quirky Monday Crafts Etsy Shop.    This episode is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch Bijou Basin Ranch is a family-owned ranch in western Colorado. In addition to fiber from our own herd of full blooded Tibetan yak, we work with other yak ranchers in the US as well as Asia to source top quality yak fiber for our luxury yarns. We also work with various indie dyers who create beautiful can't-get-anywhere-else colorways for yarn lovers!   Use the PalKal2018 Coupon Code for 15% off all yarns from their online store (exception: Qiviut or Paco-Vicuna) from now through September 6, 2018.   Non-Knitting Segments  Instant Success  Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken   Love it or Leave it Love: Color Street Nail Polish Strips   Leave: July can be a hard month for me.    Other News and Notes  Books:   The Lola Quartet by Emily St. John Mandel   Vida y Muerte en la Mara Salvatrucha   The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew #1) by Carolyn Keene     

  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 have visited.  While each color they produce can stand on its own, they pay special attention to creating a series of complementary colors. They strive to make it easy to pick one or more great colors for your next project.   Queen City Yarn is providing a 35$ gift certificate to one lucky PalKal participant and use the PalKal2018 coupon code for 10% off your order in their Etsy Shop.  Knitting News, Notes and Events I attended Zombie Knitpocalypse last month.    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!    Be sure to listen to see if you are the lucky winner of a 5 pack of Eucalan! This was an intermission giveaway, which means all you have to do to be eligible is chat in chatter thread on Ravelry!     For all PalKal related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors:     Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting This episode of Actually Knitting is also brought to you by Never Not Knitting.  Never Not Knitting is a small knitting boutique owned by designer Alana Dakos featuring a curated collection of specialty yarns, patterns, notions and gifts. This little shop supports the work of independent artisans and makers from all over the world. You may find handmade treasures in the store that you will never see anywhere else! Keep track of the newest product releases on instagram by following Nevernotknitting! Use coupon code "PALKAL2018" to save 20% off your next order in the online shop at nevernotknitting.com   Never Not Knitting is also giving away a Sheep Knit Kit at the end of the Pal Kal.      The Reviews are In This episode I got to review the Little Bee Lotion Bar from Love and Leche.  Check this out: Love and Leche is offering a coupon code just for Actually Knitting listeners. Use the code ActuallyKnitting for 1 free Little Bee Lotion Bar with a 25$ purchase. Yay!   They have also set up a giveaway for my listeners. Go to this link and enter your email address for a chance to win a Little Bee Lotion Bar Giftbag!   Work + Shelter website.    Knitting Podcast Spotlight Lolodidit Video Podcast on Youtube     Non-Knitting Segments Instant Success Mexican Inspired Healthy Crack Chicken from Tidbits    Love it or Leave it Love: Bright Star the Musical    Leave: No comment! Life is good!   Other News and Notes I decided to start Weight Watchers again and I'm finding a lot easier to follow now that they have a protein focus.    I'm still running but I am on the struggle bus!   Still doing boot camp workouts.    Books You Think it, I'll Say it by Curtis Sittenfeld The French Girl by Lexie Elliot        

  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 related discounts, the code is the same: Palkal2018      Top Billing Sponsors:     Janis Ficker, Carolina Fiber Girls  CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls  Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins  Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast  Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes  Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio  Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run  Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn  Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast Cameo Sponsors Susie White/Prairie Girls Designs/Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Melinda, Yarnderwoman Podcast   Producing Sponsors:  Bijou Basin Ranch  Queen City Yarn  Never Not Knitting  Daizie Knits  Love Knitting   This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Bijou Basin Ranch.         Bijou Basin Ranch is a family-owned ranch in western Colorado. In addition to fiber from our own herd of full blooded Tibetan yak, we work with other yak ranchers in the US as well as Asia to source top quality yak fiber for our luxury yarns. We also work with various indie dyers who create beautiful can't-get-anywhere-else colorways for yarn lovers! Use the coupon code on their website for 15% off in their online store (excluding qiviut or paco-vicuna) and free shipping! This generous offer will be good through September 6, 2018.     Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I put the spotlight on Knitting Myself Together, hosted by TheVioletPie.        Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowls   Love it or Leave it Love: I'm on Summer Vacation, Baby! Leave: Body/food issues     Other News and Notes My reading has hit a little slump lately, but I did finish and enjoy  The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore.      I'm still working out a running a bit. 

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 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.   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 15 through August 15, 2018 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Here are some patterns I am considering for this year's PalKal:   Mix and Match Henleys by KrisLuvsWool from the In a Sknit Podcast   Mr. Fitzwilliam Fox by Kay F. Jones of the Bakery Bears Podcast   Stitch Sampler Afghan by Marly Bird of the Yarn Thing Podcast Chasing Rainbows Blanket by Marly Bird of the Yarn Thing Podcast   Coming and Going Baby Sweater by Ellen M. Silva of the Twinset Designs Podcast       Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop.    ZK 2018       Non-Knitting Segments   Instant Success Introducing a new segment all about cooking in my Instant Pot.   This episode's recipe is Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower and Peas from Skinny Taste.    Love it or Leave it Love: Sublime Stitching Website   Leave: Exam Grading   Stagecraft In this long on hiatus segment, I talk about other crafts I'm working on. I recently finished an embroidery project of my sister in law's ultrasound picture.   I got the idea from this article on Scary Mommy.   The crafter who inspired me has a lot of wonderful embroidery projects on Instagram. Check out Veselka Bulkan on Instagram.    I got some help from this article on the Sublime Stitching website: White Patterns on Dark Fabrics.  Other News and Notes   We recently got back from camping near Black Mountain, NC. It rained pretty much the entire time but we made the best of it.    Books:           If you'd like to support the podcast, use the Amazon Links for any purchases!   Running: Nothing new to report, I'm just running for exercise.   Thanks so much for joining me for this episode.    

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 project page for this, but there's not much to see as of yet. Think I can finish it in a month?   Moderne Baby Blanket by Mason Dixon Knitting Thanks to the kind folks at Loveknitting.com for sending me this kit from Paintbox Yarns     Knitting News, Notes and Events #MadAboutMinis Sorry guys, I really dropped the ball on this KAL. Should we keep it going for a while? Call it?      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.   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.     Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop.    ZK 2018   The Reviews Are In!  This episode I will be reviewing Vogue Knitting, The Ultimate Knitting Book.     Non-Knitting Segments    Meal Prep Madness Veggie and Beef Ramen   Other News and Notes   I finished several books since the last time I recorded.    Running updates:  I finished a 1/2 Marathon in March. I did not enjoy myself. 

  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, Notes and Events    I’ll be taking a class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop in May.    I’ll be attending Zombie Knitpocalypse in June of 2018     New Knit-a-Long: Mad about Minis   I was inspired by both the Rainbow Party Cardi pattern and the book Mini-Skein Knits (catch my review later in the episode).    Official start date is March 15, but Wips are welcome   Official end date is May 15, 2018   The project must contain at least 1 mini-skein or leftover yarn (200 yards or less). Generally speaking, Mini-Skeins are around 100 yards.      Possible Projects  Here is the bundle where you can find all of the patterns mentioned below.    Sweaters/Garments    Rainbow Party Cardi    Stephanie Lotven   Santa Clara    Mary Catherine Bryner   Mini-Marvel Swing Vest   Rachel Henry   Camaro  Tanis Lavallee   Accessories    Sock Stashbuster Slouchy Hat    Amanda Schwabe   Ripken by Melanie Berg   Lydia Evening Bag by Barb Brown   Knitting at the Library Cowl  Cori Eichelberger    Plus 1 Pop Collection Sarah Schira   Other Patterns   Waffle Coasters by Claire Cromwell   Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell   Chevron Coffee Cozy by Claire Cromwell     There is a bundle in the Ravelry group, as well as a chatter thread. Feel free to post about a pattern that works for this KAL and, don’t forget to add to the bundle.    Heads Up: The PalKal will start in June!    The Reviews are In      I hope you enjoy my review of a book I picked up called Mini-Skein Knits, 25 Knitting Patterns Using Small Skeins and Leftovers       My Favorite Patterns from the book can all be found here:    Head in the Clouds Hat Jess Kallberg   Infinite Rainbow Cowl by Carrie Santisteban   Matrix Mitts by Jess Kallberg   Chevron Boot Toppers by Yelena M. Dasher   French Ticking Fingerless Mitts by Meg Rake    Rainbow Cardi by Yelena M. Dasher   Mermaid Darkly by Yelena M. Dasher   Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell    Waffle Coasters by Claire Cromwell   Lydia Evening Bag by Barbara J. Brown     Non-Knitting Segments      One Pot Wonder    Moroccan Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup from myrecipes.com   Love it or Leave it    Love: Perfectly Posh   Leave: Stomach Virus last week   Other News and Notes   Books:    I finished The Stolen Marriage by Diane Chamberlain    The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce   The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash   The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon     Running:    Felt really good about my last race which was the Charlotte 10 Miler on February 17th.      Next race: BB&T Corporate Cup on March 10, 2018

  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.    Thanks for listening!                    

    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 actually enjoying running again! 

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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 will definitely be there on the Saturday and possibly on Friday and Sunday as well. Let me know if you would like to meet up! Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders 7 Ingredient Skinny Egg Roll Bowl   Love it or Leave it Love: Rocketbook Everlast Notebook   Leave: I have teacher voice!   Other News and Notes   Running: I continue to be plagued by my hip injury. Less than one month to my marathon and a break!    Books:  I finished reading two books in a series that I am really enjoying!           I finished listening to:    and I started watching the series on Hulu.   Want to try a free audiobook and a free 1 month trial membership on Audible? Check out this link   Thanks for listening!   

  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 Smith Callis Stay Soft Shawl by Veera Valimaki    I'm currently obsessed with looking through my stash for yarn for:  What the Fade?! Mystery KAL by Andrea Mowry    Here is what I am considering for my What the Fade?!     Knitting Podcast Spotlight This episode I tell you about the Fruity Knitting Podcast on Youtube.  Knitting News, Notes and Events Special thanks to the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, Zombody Knits. Listen up to see if you were the lucky listener!    For the last month of the PalKal the Intermission Prize Sponsor is The Worsted Purl. Thanks to Tricia for sponsoring. Check out these adorable stitch marker prizes.      Get your Finished Objects posted by September 1st (or as long as the thread is open). Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   I am excited that I have finalized my plans for SAFF , the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair in Flectcher, NC. It is happening October 27-29, 2017 and I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday. I'll be staying in Black Mountain, NC and visiting my favorite LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop, where there will be a Magpie Fibers pop-up shop and a Signature Needles trunk show.  Non-Knitting Segments   One-Pot Wonders Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas from Skinny Taste.      Love it or Leave it Love: I forgot to mention that I got my iPad back after losing it on a flight!  Leave: I have to go back to work tomorrow!    Other News and Notes Running Updates I had a rough run on Saturday and injured my hip a little bit, hoping that it will right itself after some days off, rest and ice.    Next race is the Greek Festival 5k on August 26. Unfortunately, I have to do 22 miles that day.    Reading Updates   I finished reading:       I finished listening to:   For you, the listeners of Actually Knitting, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.You can try the book I linked above or any audiobook of your choice for free!    To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting.    Lately I've been listening to:              

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 structure combined with this heat and humidity are making me exceptionally tired! Other News and Notes   Running I had to get new shoes which I was not happy about.   Reading   I finished reading:  I finished listening to:      For you, the listeners of Actually Knitting, Audible is offering a free audiobook download with a free 30-day trial to give you the opportunity to check out their service.You can try the book I linked above or any audiobook of your choice for free!    To download your free audiobook today go to audibletrial.com/actuallyknitting.               

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 Meatless Monday Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadillas from the Live-in Kitchen.  Love it or Leave it Love: I have been doing a Bootcamp workout at Camp Gladiator and really enjoying it.   Leave: I did something really stupid. Listen up for details....   Other News and Notes Theatrical Updates I saw the tour of Fun Home and it was amazing!   Running No real news on this front. I did run my longest solo distance of 10 miles, which felt really good.   Reading I finished reading 2 books, both of which I really enjoyed.       This episode is brought to you by Audible. Enjoy a free 30 day trial and free audiobook by clicking here! I am currently enjoying    

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 Sisters podcast, hosted by Kay. Check it out!   The Reviews are In!  This episode I reviewed a new purchase, the Knitter's Keep by Coco Knits.       Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it Love: Essential Oils What are your favorites?   Leave: People asking me about my plans to have children. What????   Other News and Notes Running No news is good news! Week 7 of Marathon training is in the books.   Reading I finished reading The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer.   I finished listening to Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly. Interested in a free audiobook from Audible? Check out this link to get your free audiobook today!          

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:   Nesoi Tee by Miriam Felton   Notched Hem Tank Top by Purl Soho   Breeze by Joanna Rankin       Knitting News, Notes and Events World Wide Knit in Public Day Check the link above to RSVP.   June 10, 2017 I'll be at Foxcroft Wine in Dilworth, Charlotte, from 2pm until at least 5. 1235 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203   I will have door prizes from Charlotte Yarn (which is in the same shopping center as the wine bar), Cottage Yarn and Queen City Yarn.   Charlotte Yarn, Baskets of Yarn and Cottage Yarn will all be having specials that day for Actually Knitting listeners and those Knitting in Public.         The Pal Kal has officially started!     Exciting News! Check out my social media feeds for information about some exclusive products coming from Suburban Stitcher and ChileKnitz!   Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.   Other Events Stash Dash 2017 Check out the Knit Girlls Podcast for more information.   Summer Stripe Along Kal   Knitscapade Let me take you on a Knitscapade! Last weekend I visited my favorite not-so-local to me LYS, Black Mountain Yarn Shop. I fell off the wagon pretty hard but, no regrets!     Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta from Skinny Taste     Love it or Leave it Love: Camping Trip   Leave: Humidity   Other News and Notes Running News:  I am in week 5 of training for the Chicago Marathon. Trying to stay injury free and also keep using my bullet journal to track my workouts.   Reading Updates:  I finished reading Eligible, A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Sittenfield.     Use this link to get your free 30 day trial and free audiobook from Audible.com.              

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 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 is the painting that Connie is using for the color way inspiration.   Non-Knitting Segments Meatless Monday Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups   Love it or Leave it I got nothing but love this week! Josh and I got engaged a couple of weeks ago!    Other News and Notes Finished Reading:      Currently Reading:  Currently Listening to:  Use this link to get your free 30 day trial and free audiobook from Audible.com.          

    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 is the painting that Connie is using for the color way inspiration.     Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017       Knitting Talkback: Athleisure    Parody Video: Active Wear   Knitting Industry Blog    I was inspired by a recent issue of Knit Wear Magazine to delve into the topic of Athleisure in hand knits.   Interweave Blog: What's the Deal with Athleisure   The patterns I featured in this episode:   Marblehead Poncho by  Lana Jois   Rockport Vest by Allison Jane   Sturbridge Pullovery by Pam Allen   Dartmouth Pullover by Brandy Velten   Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Mae by Andrea Mowry    Kingston Tunic by Andrea Mowry   Sidewalk Sweater by Kate Oates   Ouisa by Christina Ghirlanda   Chloe Cardigan by Jo Storie   Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki    Listener Contribution: Cooldown by Alicia Plummer   I would love to hear your ideas for altheisure patterns in knitting! Go on over to the Ravelry group to tell us all about it.     Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it   Love: Handwriting Tutorials   Leave: I hate 4th quarter!   Other News and Notes Running News I officially started training for marathon #2, The Chicago Marathon is October 8th, 2017.   I have been inspired to start doing a bullet journal for my running. Check out this post from Runner's World about using a bullet journal for running and other health tracking.   Some pics of my bullet journal are on my Instagram feed.   Books Finished Reading:      Finished Listening:    Currently Reading:     Currently Listening: