Knit Actually Podcast Episode 44

Actually Finished

I talk about my Shawl Hoodie Cardigan

Actually Working

I talk about my Boneyard Shawl, Ravello Pullover and True Friend Pullover

Actually Attending

I'll be at Rhinebeck and also Stitches West!

Actually Stashed

NO YARN TIL RHINEBECK! 

Knit a Longs and Giveaways

The KAL will run from September 18 to November 1, 2016.

During that period, you can earn points for the KAL in the following way:

Cast on new project with yarn from MJ Yarns, Knerd , Skeindalous or Peepaloo Fields (10 points).

Knit something with the samples from the event! There are some great ideas on Instagram if you look at #knitknosh on Instagram or my  (5 points)

FINISH a project knit with yarn from one of the sponsor companies (25 points) sorry, the samples don’t count for this category, but WIPs do!

Use a Modular Modular project bag to with a newly cast on project (10 points)

Knit a Dazzle Hat (5 points but you can double dip and count this if you use yarn from one of the of the yarn companies, or your samples). Katy should have kits on her Etsy shop. It’s an ADORABLE hat

Post photos of your project on Instagram and tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo)

Post photos of ANY project in your project bag from Knit Knosh, tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo)

So here are some an examples… if I cast on a Dazzle hat (5 points) with some MJ Yarn (10 points), and use my Modular Modular bag (10 points), finish it by November 1 (25 points) and post 3 photos of it, tagged #knitknosh, that would be 53 points!

If I cast on a project using my Knit Knosh samples (5 points), and posted 4 pictures of it on Instagram, tagged #knitnosh, that would be 9 points!

I’ll open a KAL Finish Line thread where you can post your progress and keep track of your points !

I’ll post photos of the prizes in the chat thread this week!

I hope this will be a lot of fun!!

Don't forget to enter to win the Amplitude Shawl in the Ravelry Group!

Also, check out the Ornament along!

Review

I review Norah Guaghan's Knitted Cable Sourcebook

Knit Actually Podcast Episode 43

Actually Finished

I talk about my Shwal Shrug, knit in Knerd String DK

Actually Working

I talk about my Shawl Hoodie Cardigan, knit in Peepaloo Fields Sock and madelinetosh twist light

I talk about this year's Scoreboard Kal scarf

Actually Hand Dyed

I talk about the Sock Blank I knit as a Knit Knosh Prize

Actually Stashed

(NO STASH TIL RHINEBECK!)

Actually Attending

I talk about Rhinebeck October 15!

Knit Knosh Recap

The Knit Knosh Along has begun! Here are  the rules! 

The great news is, even if you missed the event, you still have a chance to join in the fun with the Knit Knosh Along! All of our generous vendors have donated prizes for the KAL.

Here’s how it will work:

The KAL will run from September 18 to November 1, 2016.

During that period, you can earn points for the KAL in the following way:

Cast on new project with yarn from MJ Yarns, Knerd , Skeindalous or Peepaloo Fields (10 points).

Knit something with the samples from the event! There are some great ideas on Instagram if you look at #knitknosh on Instagram or my  (5 points)

FINISH a project knit with yarn from one of the sponsor companies (25 points) sorry, the samples don’t count for this category, but WIPs do!

Use a Modular Modular project bag to with a newly cast on project (10 points)

Knit a Dazzle Hat (5 points but you can double dip and count this if you use yarn from one of the of the yarn companies, or your samples). Katy should have kits on her Etsy shop. It’s an ADORABLE hat

Post photos of your project on Instagram and tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo)

Post photos of ANY project in your project bag from Knit Knosh, tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo)

So here are some an examples… if I cast on a Dazzle hat (5 points) with some MJ Yarn (10 points), and use my Modular Modular bag (10 points), finish it by November 1 (25 points) and post 3 photos of it, tagged #knitknosh, that would be 53 points!

If I cast on a project using my Knit Knosh samples (5 points), and posted 4 pictures of it on Instagram, tagged #knitnosh, that would be 9 points!

I’ll open a KAL Finish Line thread where you can post your progress and keep track of your points !

I’ll post photos of the prizes in the chat thread this week!

I hope this will be a lot of fun!!

Thank yous!

I thank a bunch of awesome people, including Sara of The Knitting Type video podcast (for my beautiful new bracelet), Jen from the Color and Life video podcast for my new drop spindle (!!!!) and Greg from Unraveling with Greg and Joey for sending me a copy of his Amplitude pattern. 

How Much Do We Love

I talk about the live video from the REAL How Much Do We love!

Knit Actually Podcast Episode 42

Actually Finished

I talk about the chevron coffee cup cozy I designed for Knit Knosh

Actually Working

I talk about the projects currently on my needles including

Boxy and Buttony

The Shawl Shrug

I talk about the Ravelry bundle I created with ideas for fingering weight striped sweaters

Actually Attending

Salida Fiber Festival September 10 -11

Rhinebeck! October 15-16

I give an update on Knit Knosh!  Tickets are still available on the website!

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 andPeepaloo 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, Skeindalousand Peepaloo Fields plus a project bag from Modular Modular

Course 1 -- MJ Yarns Sophistisock
75% Superwash Merino, 15% Nylon, 10% Tencel
Sophistisock is a fabulous blend of scrumptious merino, strong nylon and sparkling tencel. Not only does this yarn have a fabulous hand, the tencel adds a level of sophistication to the color that is unmatched. Because the cellulose fiber doesn't take the dye, the tencel literally sparkles in the light and gives the color a fantastic heather.
MJ Yarns will also be bringing their Silken DK for purchase!

Course 2 -- Knerd 2ply Sock / Kevin's Base
Knerd will be tasting a mix of two yarns. Some of you will be tasting their two ply fingering, which is a 100% superwash Merino. The rest will be tasting "Kevin's Blend" which is a new MCN base. 

Course 3 -- Skeindalous Sophia
80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon
A smooth MCN yarn that will give great stitch definition. Each approximately 100 gram skein has 438 yards.
Skeindalous will be bringing their fabulous self striping yarns as well (for sale, not for tasting!)

Course 4 -- Peepaloo Fields Standard Sock
80% Merino, 20% Nylon

GIVEAWAYS!

I announce the winner of Jennifer Lassonde's new shawl pattern, the Riley Rose Shawl

SUMMER SUPERLATIVES KAL WINNERS!

Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the Summer Superlatives KAL! I hope you had as much fun as I did! Winners were announced in the episode, I'll be in touch with the winners in the next couple of weeks to get the prizes to eveyone!

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!

Knit Actually Podcast Episode 40

ACTUALLY WORKING

I talk about my progress on my Rhinebeck Sweater,  Fine Jacket

ACTUALLY STASHED

I talk about my plans for my son's 2016-17 Scoreboard Scarf

I talk about the Hue Shift Afghan

I talk about plans for Force Awakens hats for my nieces and nephews for Christmas

I talk about some Knit PIcks sock blockers I bought

I talk about yarn I bought from Peepaloo Fields, in the Sangria and Nevermore colorways

I talk about yarn I bought from Knit Stitch Yarns in the "Man in the Yellow Hat" colorway

I talk about the Atiru Shawl by Aroha Knits, the Marelle Shawl by Melanie Berg, and Color Affection by Veera Valimaki

ACTUALLY 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 give an update on Knit Knosh!  Tickets are still available on the website!

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, Skeindalousand Peepaloo Fields plus a project bag from Modular Modular

GIVEAWAYS!

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 Shawl

SUMMER SUPERLATIVES KAL UPDATE

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!

How Much Do we Love?

I talk about some things I'm loving right now including 

Cooler temperatures meaning more time out side

My new Instant pot

Art Fairs (including the Jackalope Art Fair that I attended this weekend)