Knit Actually Podcast Episode 36 -- Featuring Kate Atherley!

In this episode, I interview Kate Atherley, Author of  The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns and Custom Fit Socks, Knit to Fit your Feet!

Kate mentions the Squam Arts Festival

We talk about Knitty

I also give an update on the Summer Superlatives KAL, and a huge thanks to all the great sponsors

e 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 35 -- with guest Renee Magee from Knerd!

In this episode, I'm on location in the studio at Knerd Shop! Renee Magee, the creative force behind Knerd joins me for these segments. There was wine, sushi, yarn,, and lots of laughs. I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did!

Actually Working

Renee is working on Sandshore by Alicia Plummer

We talk about the Craftsy Class "Professional Yarn Dyeing at home" 

I talk about the Seaboard Tank

We talk about the 3 Color Cashmere Cowl by Joji Locatellii

We talk about the 3 Color Cashmere Shawl by  Joji Locatelli

We talk about several of Renee's beautiful coloways, including Oyster Bay, Prince Loves Purple, Purple Rain and Better in Blue Jeans

We talk about True by Joji Locatelli

We talk about the Big Sister Cardigan by Tot Toppers, and YOTH (Yarn on the House) Yarns

We talk about the Jenica Hoodie by Joji Locatelli

We talk about the Range Shawl 

We talk about designs by Chic Knits and Bristol Ivy

We talk about my Ribbi Cardi

We talk about Tenley Originals, and Brioche instructional videos by Not Sorry Knitter / SoCal Knits

We talk about the Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West

Actually Attending

We talk about Knit Knosh! The next date will be announced SOON!

We talk about an event called Knit Fit that Renee is attending 

Knit Actually Podcast Episode 34

Segments in this episode include:

Actually Working

Actually Stashed

I talk about some discontinued colors fro Madelinetosh, and refer to Eat Sleep Knit, which can be a great place to grab those yarns on sale!

Actually Attending

I talk about some events I'll be attending, as well as some I am bummed to be missing! 

Estes Wool Market (Estes Park, CO June 10-13)

Fancy Tiger Craft's 10 year anniversary! (June 18)

Salida Fiber Festival, Salida, CO 

Rhinebeck!

I am working out the dates and details for the next Knit Knosh, so stay tuned!

Actually Hand Dyed

I tried out another recipe from the Professional Yarn Dyeing at Home class from Craftsy This one is called Phoenix Butterfly, and I'm really happy with how it turned out

Review

I talk about Sprout Patterns, which I'm definitely obsessed with! I purchased a Dopp Kit in the Yarnbombing fabric, and they will be sending me two more bags to review, PLUS they are sponsoring the KAL, so stay tuned! 

Summer Superlatives Knit A Long sponsor spotlight

So far I have patterns from YumiYarns

Jenn Sheelen has offered a copy of her New Horizons Infinity Cowl

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

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

Knit Actually Podcast Episode 33

Actually Finished

I finished my True Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, knit in Madelnetosh Longrider DK in Raspberry Cordial

Actually Working

I talk about my Peeping Cowl by Joji Locatelli, knit in yarn I dyed myself

I talk about my Spectrum Shawl by Joji Locatelli, knit in Hedgehog Fibres Sock in the Villain Colorway, and Knit Picks Glimmer Stroll 

I review a new to me yarn called Belfast by Kraemer Yarns. I am making a Dangling Conversation Shawl for my mom for Mother's Day. I talk about a tutorial for beading knitting by Laura Nelkin

Actually Hand Dyed

I review the Craftsy Class "Professional Yarn Dyeing at Home with Sarah Eyre"

Actually Connecting

I talk about my guest spot on the "Stand Curious" Podcast

Actually Attending

I talk about the Estes Wool Market, Salida Fiber Festival, Hot August Knits Yarn Crawl and Yarn Along the Rockies. Also, stay tuned for exciting news about Knit Knosh!

Knit A Longs and Giveways

All but one Knit Knosh prize was mailed this week! I talk about the Summer Superlatives KAL, which will begin June 1. If you are interested in sponsoring the KAL, please message me on Ravelry or email knitactuallypodcast@comcast.net

Summer Knit A Long

I'm ready to announce our Summer Superlatives Knit a long! The KAL will run from June 1 - September 1.

I want to keep this KAL as simple as possible, but I think it will be a fun way to keep posted on what everyone is knitting this summer! I will create threads in the Ravelry group for different categories, and choose winners from each for you to post in. So far I'm thinking about the following categories

Best use of Stash

Best Yarn Acquisition

Best Use of Sponsor Yarn

Best Knitting on the Road

Best in Class

WIPs will count and double dipping is allowed!

Each post in Ravelry or photo tagged #kapsummerkal will count for one entry 

I'll create a chat thread now, if you have ideas for more categories, post them there!

Prizes and sponsors will be announced soon! A BIG Thank you to Shaina Scott for her generous donation of patterns for the KAL!