Knit Actually Podcast Episode 56

Actually Finished

I talk about my Hawaii Knitting, including the Spotlight Sweater and Prism hat, which I knit for my cousin's baby to be

Actually Working

I talk about the Hufflepuff Socks I'm knitting from the Canon Hand Dyes yarn I bought at Stitches West

I talk about some socks I'm knitting from Knit Picks Felici

I talk about some Lollipop Yarn socks 

I talk about the Ravello sweater I am knitting from some yarn I dyed using techniques from the Craftsy Class Professional Yarn Dyeing at Home

I talk about the Flyway Twist shawl I am knitting. This is knit with some review yarn I recieved from Manos Del Uruguay, in their Milo base

I talk about the Polygon Blanket from the Tincan Knits book Mad Colour

Actually Stashed

I talk about the Manos Del Uruguay Alegria that I received to review

I talk about the Hedgehog Fibres I bought at Longmont Yarn Shoppe

I talk about the Meadow Mountain Wool I was sent to review in the Alpine and Green River bases

I talk about some Berry Colorful Yarnings that I ordered from the Loopy Ewe in the Snozberry colorway

Actually Hand Dyed

I talk about the Easter Sock blank I dyed with the kids this year

I talk about the yarn I dyed to make a Hamilknit hat for my son's teacher.

Actually Attending

I am planning to attend the Fancy Tiger Anniversary celebration

I am planning to attend the Estes Wool Market on Saturday, June 10

Knit Actually Podcast Episode 55

Actually Finished

I talk about finishing my Find Your Fade Shawl

Actually Working

I talk about the things that are currently on my needles including the Ravello Sweater

I talk about Flyway Twist

I review  Manos Del Uruguay Milo, which was provided by Fairmount Fibers

 Milo blends merino wool with fine linen for a yarn that is simultaneously rustic and elegant.  The linen retains its natural color through the dye process, giving a heathered effect.  It also lightens the yarn and gives the knitted fabric excellent drape.

Actually Hand Dyed

Reviews

I review Love and Leche Lotion Bars. 

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Buy one lotion bar in a tin (min $14) get a free mini balm sample ($4 value). Exp 5/1/17

Knit Actually Podcast Episode 54

Stitches West Recap

Knit Actually Podcast Episode 53

Actually Finished

I talk about my progress on my Persian Dreams blanket, and the Polygon Blanket

Actually Working

I talk about my progress on my Find your Fade Shawl

Actually Stashed

I talk about Manos Del Uruguay Milo

I talk about the Interpretations 4 collection

I talk about Tin Can Knits "Heart on Your Sleeve"

Actually Attending

I talk about my plans for Stitches West

MJ Yarns Giveaway

I announce the giveaway winners!

Knit Actually Podcast Episode 52

Actually Finished

I talk about the True Friend pullover, the Persian Dreams blanket and the KitKat hat by AndreSue Knits

Actually Working

I talk about the Polygon Blanket and Spotlight Sweater by TinCan Knits

Actually Hand Dyed

I talk about some pink yarn I dyed with my kids for my friends KitKat hat

Actually Stashed 

I talk about the blocking wires I bought for my Persian Dreams blanket, and the yarn I bought for my cousin's baby gifts, all from Knit Picks

Reviews

I review the January shipment from Club Yumi, and the book Mad Colour by Tin Can Knits

MJ Yarns Giveaway

There is still time to enter to win some MJ Yarns Red Label. Details are in the podcast Ravelry group Also, the code PODCAST will get you 15% off through February 15, 2017

Sherlock KAL

Sarah (The Knitting Type) and I have extended the deadline for the Sherlock Knits KAL to March 15)