Friday, February 3, 2017

Episode 66: I love being right

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Knitting Segments

Show Ready 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








Knitting News, Notes and Events

Several winners were announced on episode 64 for several contests. If you entered any of those giveaways or Knit a Longs, please listen to Episode 64 to see if you won. Winners need to get in touch with me by January 15, 2017.

Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017

I'm so excited about our next knit a long, New Year, New Ewe!



Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.

I am going to cast on the Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry. Andrea Mowry is the designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl.

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.

Prizes for New Year, New Ewe:
Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon

3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel




Knitting Talk Back: Stitch Gauge vs Row Gauge, which is more important? 

I recently knit a swatch that perfectly matches the stitch gauge of the project I want to knit, but the row gauge is significantly different, so I decided to make a little 

Tin Can Knits: Row Gauge or Round Gauge, When does it Matter? 

Glenna Knits: When Row Gauge Matters

Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock


Love it or Leave it

Love:
I recently ordered these stencils on Amazon and I love them!
 
I've been using them in my hand-written show notes and in my planner. 

Leave:
Bronchitis! Go Away!


Other News and Notes

This episode I shared a little bit about my healthy living tips and tricks. I would love to hear yours!

I mentioned a few recipes that I make ahead that help me eat healthy in the mornings:

Cauliflower Hashbrown Egg Cups

Outstanding Overnight Oatmeal

Running Updates
I ran my first race of the season on Saturday January 14, 2017. I signed up for a 1/2 marathon on March 4, 2017, so I'm looking forward to running with my friends.

Books

Finished reading:
The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson

My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout


Currently Reading:
The Girl Before by Rena Olsen (listening on Audible)

Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult

Other News and Notes 
I mentioned the Women's March that I will be attending. 


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