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Actually Knitting

93 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 157 ratings

A Podcast about mostly knitting, with a theatrical flair.

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Actually Knitting Episode 92: Pal Kal Prizes

September 01, 2018 17:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MB

Actually Knitting Episode 91: Not Too Shabby

August 06, 2018 19:13 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MB

  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 be...

Actually Knitting Episode 90: She's not Pretty Cool, She's Really Cool.

July 18, 2018 17:29 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

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 Dai...

Actually Knitting Episode 89: When in Rome, you eat cheese curds.

July 02, 2018 04:41 - 54 minutes - 75.8 MB

  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...

Actually Knitting Episode 88: PalKal2018 Begins

June 16, 2018 20:39 - 30 minutes - 42.9 MB

  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 canno...

Actually Knitting Episode 87: Blown Away

June 05, 2018 22:09 - 41 minutes - 58 MB

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...

Episode 86: I Gotta Look Good for my Girl!

May 23, 2018 20:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MB

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 a...

Actually Knitting Episode 85: Mad About Minis

March 12, 2018 00:58 - 56 minutes - 78.4 MB

  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...

Actually Knitting Episode 84: A Big Ol' Fat Lie

February 19, 2018 23:13 - 28 minutes - 39 MB

  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 i...

Episode 83: I'm a New Woman

February 02, 2018 01:16 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MB

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-Knitti...

Actually Knitting Episode 82: The Year of the Hat!

December 17, 2017 16:19 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

    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 ...

Actually Knitting Episode 81: It's Been a Hot Minute

November 30, 2017 23:44 - 59 minutes - 83 MB

Shownotes will be up asap on www.actuallyknitting.blogspot.com  

Actually Knitting Episode 80: Alas...

September 17, 2017 22:33 - 48 minutes - 67.6 MB

  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 ...

Actually Knitting Episode 79: Are We Just Lazy Knitters?

August 17, 2017 00:42 - 1 hour - 101 MB

  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 ...

Actually Knitting Episode 78: Once a Job is First Begun....

July 17, 2017 17:33 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

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 Even...

Actually Knitting Episode 77: Magical Sweater Math

July 02, 2017 16:08 - 43 minutes - 60.7 MB

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 m...

Actually Knitting Episode 76: Both Safe and Sanitary!

June 16, 2017 02:07 - 37 minutes - 52.3 MB

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   ...

Actually Knitting Episode 75: Let me Take you on a Knitscapade!

June 01, 2017 16:43 - 45 minutes - 63.3 MB

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 Veer...

Actually Knitting Episode 74: Yay! Sportsball!

May 15, 2017 19:52 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

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 Ch...

Actually Knitting Episode 73: Athleisure

May 01, 2017 20:16 - 54 minutes - 75.9 MB

    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...

Actually Knitting Episode 72: Don't Try This at Home!

April 16, 2017 16:52 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MB

Knitting Segments   Special thanks to Jenn Sheelen for sending me her latest pattern, Lil Miss Chelsea Bean. Show-Ready Knits Sockhead Slouch Hat #3   Baby Hat      Knits in Rehearsal Ripken by Melanie Berg   Here's a tutorial for the Crochet Hook Provisional Cast-On   Mae by Andrea Mowry    Knitting News, Notes and Events #MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017. There is a chatter thread open and lively on Ravelry.       The PalKal is comin...

Actually Knitting Episode 71: My Name is Michelle and I'm Scared of Math

April 02, 2017 17:15 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

      Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal Mae Pullover by Andrea Mowry for #marchmowrymadness   V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure     I mentioned how I've been using a tracker in my knitting notebook to keep up with notes and how often I work on long term projects. Here are some links for more information about Bullet Journal Trackers.          35 Things to Track    Bullet Journal Trackers       Knitting News, Notes and ...

Actually Knitting Episode 70: Time to Close That One Up!

March 15, 2017 22:28 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

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!...

Actually Knitting Episode 69: March Mowry Madness

March 01, 2017 23:28 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MB

Show Ready Knits Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry So many flubs on this project!   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.   Knits in Rehearsal New Cast on: V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli I used this great tutorial for German Short Rows.    I also mentioned this interview with Joji Locatelli on the Sweet Georgia Show...

Actually Knitting Episode 68: Don't Be an Idiot, Past Michelle!

February 15, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MB

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Kit Kat Hat Number 6 by Andre Sue Knits    Knits in Rehearsal Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry So many flubs on this project!   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.     Panther's Socks    Knitting News, Notes and Events    New Year, New Ewe! Are you ready to try something ...

Actually Knitting Episode 67: If You Can't Say Something Nice...

February 03, 2017 23:14 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MB

    Knitting Segments     Show-Ready Knits  Kit Kat Hats 3, 4 and 5       Knits in Rehearsal Knitting on Kit Kat Hat Number 6   Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry Would you be interested in doing a KAL in March called Mowry Madness? Let me know!     Panther's Hermione's Everyday Socks         Auditioning Knits Girl from the Grocery Store by Joji Locatelli   I mentioned the Grocery Girls Podcast as being the design inspiration for this pattern.   Versus by ...

Actually Knitting Episode 66: I Love Being Right!

January 15, 2017 18:47 - 55 minutes - 77 MB

Thanks for supporting the podcast through the Amazon links!    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    ...

Actually Knitting Episode 65: New Year, New Ewe

January 01, 2017 05:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MB

  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 A...

Actually Knitting Episode 64: Craptastic

December 15, 2016 23:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

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 ...

Actually Knitting Episode 63: Just Say No!

December 01, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

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 N...

Actually Knitting Episode 62: Sockhead is the New Vanilla Sock

November 15, 2016 05:00 - 51 minutes - 71 MB

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure     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 Join me as I discuss the highlights of my trip to Rhinebeck and enjoy the photos! Such a wonderful trip and I hope to repeat it again in the future!   The Vendors I mentioned:    I...

Actually Knitting Episode 61: Controversial Subject

November 01, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MB

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

Actually Knitting Episode 60: Suck it up, Buttercup!

October 03, 2016 17:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

    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...

Actually Knitting Episode 59: The Sock Yarn Blanket Never Disappoints!

September 01, 2016 04:00 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MB

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...

Actually Knitting Episode 58: Litting with Kninen

August 16, 2016 00:03 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

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 epis...

Episode 57: Humble Brag

August 01, 2016 18:04 - 49 minutes - 68.7 MB

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 a...

Actually Knitting Episode 56: There's No Turning Back!

July 15, 2016 19:01 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

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: Prai...

Episode 55: I'm Just Talkin' 'Bout Livin'

July 01, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits   Rainbow Vanilla Socks in White Birch Fiber Arts   I'm using the OMG Heel pattern by Megan Williams     Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli   Yarn is Miss Babs Yowza in Oyster   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 ...

Episode 54: It's the Day of the Show!

June 15, 2016 16:08 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

This episode is sponsored by Infinite Twist and Fix-a-Stitch!    Knitting Segments   Show-Ready Knits   Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados   This brings my Stash Dash total to 1, 124 yards or 1027.8 meters.   I became curious about why some shawl patterns use a garter tab for the starting point, so I did a little research. Check out this blog post at Kelbourne Woolens about garter tabs.   This got me to thinking: how have I gotten...

Episode 53: En Español

June 01, 2016 20:06 - 42 minutes - 59.5 MB

Episode 53 is brought to you by Never Not Knitting and The Sock Ruler!   Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I knitted these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Stash Dash is a Summer KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls video podcast!      Knits in Rehearsal Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados and I've been following the pattern in Spanish, more about that in a l...

Episode 52: The Twerking Will be at a Minimum

May 15, 2016 04:00 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MB

Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Memories Blanket by Georgie Nicolson   Stash Dash Plans Stash Dash is a Summer KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls video podcast!  Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados and I can't wait to get this!   Worsted Boxy   Hermione's Everyday socks (linked above)   Rainbow...

Actually Knitting Episode 51: My Hips Don't Lie

May 02, 2016 00:16 - 42 minutes - 59.3 MB

Knitting Segments    I mentioned the Unraveling with Greg and Joey podcast, check those guys out if you get a second!    Show Ready Knits Bryum by Cailliau Berangere I mentioned a flub I had with a dropped stitch, which I was able to repair using my Fix a Stitch.   Knits in Rehearsal Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Memories Blanket by Georgie Nicolson Auditioning Knits Pure Jo...

Episode 50: Like Watching OJ Try on that Glove

April 15, 2016 21:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MB

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Vanilla Socks for Josh         Knits in Rehearsal    Bryum shawl  Yarn purchased at my favorite yarn shop, Black Mountain Yarn Shop.   Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   I used the OMG heel by Megan Williams on these socks and I will be using this heel a lot in the future.   Vanilla Socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts       Auditioning...

Actually Knitting Episode 49: I Wish You Could See My Face Right Now!

April 01, 2016 04:00 - 51 minutes - 71.8 MB

Episode 49   I mentioned the iTunes review from one of the hosts of Unraveling with Greg and Joey, check them out if you get a chance.   Knits in Rehearsal Vanilla Socks for Josh   Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Vanilla Socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts    Bryum shawl  Yarn purchased at my favorite yarn shop, Black Mountain Yarn Shop.   Worsted Boxy  My favorite Miss B...

No More "Selfish" Knitting

March 16, 2016 01:47 - 1 hour - 120 MB

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens   Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan   Knits in Rehearsal Vanilla Socks for Josh   Auditioning Knits Ready to cast on a pair of vanilla socks with some White Birch Fiber Arts and a pair of patterned socks with my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts. I'm thinking of casting on some Hermione's Everyday Socks or some Zigagular Socks.    Also ready to swatch and cast on for my Worsted Boxy ...

Episode 47: Triple Threat Knits

March 01, 2016 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Elphaba Cowl by Wendy Chapman Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Trabajos del Peru Needles: Size 11 bamboo   Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Trabajos del Peru Needles: Size 11 Knitter's Pride Nova Platina Interchangeables   These knits are both for the #akbroadwaykal and were a donation, plus they were from stash I've had since 2009, making them perfect Triple Threat Knits!        Knits in Rehearsal Virgie Clay by Sarah S...

Episode 46: Broadway Kal Opening Night!

February 15, 2016 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.9 MB

Knitting Segments   Show Ready Knits Drips Hat  This was my Panthers hat, to support my hometown team going to the Super Bowl.   Yarn: Fiberspates Vivacious DK in Deep Aqua and Mission Falls 1824 Wool in Black I'm holding the DK weight double to match the gauge of the black. Needles: Size 10 Signature Convertibles, using Magic Loop.     Knitting News, Notes and Events The Twist Fiber Studio contest ended on February 10th and the winner was announced on this episode. The coupon co...

Am I Stuck in my Knitting Ways?

February 01, 2016 05:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

Episode 45: Bandwagon Knitting Welcome to new and returning listeners!   Knitting Segments Knits in Rehearsal Best Friend Los Monos Locos Socks Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan My Project Page Yarn: Online Supersocke Neon Color Two Needles: Addi Turbo Sock Rockets (LOVE THESE!)   Endpaper Knits by Euny Jang Yarn: Bison Tracks by Alisha Goes Around in February Ring and Cleopatra (Matchy-matchy, y'all) Needles: US size 1 and 2 circular needles (Magic Loop for the Win!)   I...

Episode 44: I needed that Knitting

January 15, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

You'll forgive me for getting a little emotional in this episode, won't you?   Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits A Girl Thing by Joji Locatelli Yarn: Bison Tracks by Alisha Goes Around in February Ring and Cleopatra and a mini skein from a gradient kit by Lydia Yarns in the Seattle Sky colorway   Needles: US size 2 and 2.5    I had a gauge flub (re: I didn't check it before starting), but all in all this was a very enjoyable project. I need to make more hats!       Knits in Reh...

Episode 43: Birthday Fun!

December 14, 2015 01:19 - 1 hour - 99.1 MB

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits View from the Charles by Jennifer Lassonde My Project Page  Yarn: Knitwits Freia Handpaints Ombre Fingering in Grapevine           Madeline Tosh Twist Light in Raspberry Cordial Needles: Size 7 Signature Convertibles   I mentioned Knit Companion and Notability, some apps I use and have used for knitting.    Knits in Rehearsal Best Friend Los Monos Locos Socks Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan My Project Page Yarn: Online Supersocke Neon C...