tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83377716187670955752024-03-13T18:47:45.896-07:00ACTuallyKNITtingMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14833464078497044116noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337771618767095575.post-62424140891116281342018-08-06T18:57:00.000-07:002018-08-06T18:57:27.392-07:00Episode 91: Not Too Shabby <iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="90" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?o=1&p=48&l=ur1&category=amazonhomepage&f=ifr&linkID=99306ccf824fc2fcfed749c8959212a1&t=actuallyknitt-20&tracking_id=actuallyknitt-20" style="border: none;" width="728"></iframe><br />
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Knitting Segments</h2>
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Show-Ready Knits</h3>
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/o61sa">Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter</a></div>
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/o61sa">Elefante by Susan B. Anderson</a></div>
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/ib3j">Empire Waist Cardigan by Susan B. Anderson</a></div>
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/3jrlc">Ellie the Elephant Baby Booties by Olivia Kent</a></div>
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Featuring the Roll-Top Booties for the bootie</div>
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Auditioning Knits</h3>
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I'm looking for a sweater for some Berroco worsted weight yarn that I just ripped from my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ice-shanty">Ice Shanty </a>project that has been languishing for a while. </div>
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<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wings-11">Wings by Amanda Woeger</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/worsted-boxy">Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/madison-9">Madison by Martha Storey</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/all-the-love">All the Love by Joji Locatelli</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhapsody-in-cables">Rhapsody in Cables by Joji Locatelli</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seam-on-seam">Seam on Seam by Veera Valimaki </a><br />
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Knitting News, Notes and Events</h3>
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<b>PalKal 2018</b></h3>
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Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast</div>
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Instant Success</h3>
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Love it or Leave it</h3>
<b>Love</b>: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80136311">Anne with an E on Netflix</a><br />
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<b>Leave</b>: Summer Break is almost over<br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14833464078497044116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337771618767095575.post-39117456089551075252018-07-18T10:30:00.000-07:002018-08-06T18:57:31.996-07:00Episode 90: "She's not Pretty Cool, She's Really Cool."<iframe border="0" frameborder="0" height="90" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="//rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?o=1&p=48&l=ur1&category=amazonhomepage&f=ifr&linkID=421c64ac7604dc366dd42c6a54ba66f6&t=actuallyknitt-20&tracking_id=actuallyknitt-20" style="border: none;" width="728"></iframe>
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Show-Ready Knits</h3>
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<b><a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/m87yi">Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/6fnow">Paulina Dress by Taiga Hilliard</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/2m991">Endpaper Mitts by Eunny Jang </a></b><br />
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Knits in Rehearsal</h3>
Still working on <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/o61sa">Camp Wilkerson by Caitlyn Hunter. </a><br />
<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-stripes-2"><br /></a>
<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-stripes-2">Granny Stripes Crochet Blanket by Lucy of Attic24</a><br />
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Here's <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/knttc">my version</a> in progress.<br />
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<b>Knitting News, Notes and Events </b></h3>
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<b>PalKal 2018</b></h3>
<b><br /></b><b>Basic Rules</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>No yardage requirement.</li>
<li>Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster.</li>
<li>You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc.</li>
<li>Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry.</li>
<li>When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting.</li>
<li>Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.</li>
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CC and Dami Almon/JavaPurl Designs, Geeky Girls<br />
Suzanne, Two Tangled Skeins<br />
Knitting Daddy Greg, Unraveling Podcast<br />
Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes<br />
Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio<br />
Monique Leonard/Windswept Designs, Knitting on the Run<br />
Vivian and Alysin/Pearl and Plum, Keep Calm and Carry Yarn<br />
Kristi, In a Sknit Podcast</div>
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Instant Success </h3>
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Love it or Leave it</h3>
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<b>Leave:</b> July can be a hard month for me. </div>
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Other News and Notes </h3>
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<span style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://queencityyarn.com/">Queen City Yarn </a>and <a href="https://www.nevernotknitting.com/">Never Not Knitting</a></span></h3>
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Knitting Segments</h2>
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Show Ready Knits</h3>
<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/dk0et">Moderne Log Cabin Baby Blanket</a> Special thanks to <a href="https://www.loveknitting.com/us/">Love Knitting</a> for sending me the Paintbox Yarns to try out!<br />
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/a3ach">French Macaroon </a><br />
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/tx9oe">Baby Washcloths</a><br />
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/s9zki">Moon Cactus</a><br />
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Knits in Rehearsal</h3>
<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/o61sa">Camp Wilkerson</a><br />
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/6fnow">Paulina Dress </a><br />
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small;">Their products start with one of six great yarn bases, each named for a neighborhood in the Queen City that reflects their personality. The colors they apply are inspired by the beautiful things they see around them as well as breathtaking places they have visited. While each color they produce can stand on its own, they pay special attention to creating a series of complementary colors. They strive to make it easy to pick one or more great colors for your next project.</span></h3>
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<span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: small;">Queen City Yarn is providing a 35$ gift certificate to one lucky PalKal participant and use the PalKal2018 coupon code for 10% off your order in their <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/queencityyarn">Etsy Shop. </a></span></div>
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Knitting News, Notes and Events</h3>
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I attended Zombie Knitpocalypse last month. </div>
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<b>PalKal 2018</b></h3>
<b><br /></b><b>Basic Rules</b><br />
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<li>Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>No yardage requirement.</li>
<li>Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster.</li>
<li>You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc.</li>
<li>Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry.</li>
<li>When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting.</li>
<li>Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.</li>
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Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast">Ravelry group</a>! </div>
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Be sure to listen to see if you are the lucky winner of a 5 pack of Eucalan! This was an intermission giveaway, which means all you have to do to be eligible is chat in chatter thread on Ravelry!<br />
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The Reviews are In</h3>
This episode I got to review the <a href="https://loveandleche.com/product-category/lotion_bars/">Little Bee Lotion Bar </a>from <a href="https://loveandleche.com/we-love-knitters">Love and Leche. </a><br />
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Love and Leche is offering a coupon code just for Actually Knitting listeners. Use the code ActuallyKnitting for 1 free Little Bee Lotion Bar with a 25$ purchase. Yay!<br />
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They have also set up a giveaway for my listeners. Go to this <a href="https://promosimple.com/ps/d169/l-l-little-bee-blogger">link</a> and enter your email address for a chance to win a Little Bee Lotion Bar Giftbag!<br />
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<a href="https://workshelter.org/">Work + Shelter website. </a><br />
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Knitting Podcast Spotlight</h3>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7sYDTToRau1r3gyGdWhSQ">Lolodidit Video Podcast on Youtube</a><br />
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Instant Success</h3>
<a href="https://tidbits-marci.com/instant-pot-mexican-inspired-healthy-crack-chicken/">Mexican Inspired Healthy Crack Chicken from Tidbits </a><br />
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Love it or Leave it</h3>
<b>Love: <a href="http://brightstarmusical.com/">Bright Star the Musical </a></b><br />
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<b>Leave</b>: No comment! Life is good!<br />
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Other News and Notes</h3>
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I decided to start <a href="https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/?cid=semGGL_Exact_Brand_Core_Coreweight+watchers&account=WWUS&tracker=43700026839519983&gclid=CJDCwILI_9sCFcWxgQodBkwL6Q&gclsrc=ds">Weight Watchers</a> again and I'm finding a lot easier to follow now that they have a protein focus. </div>
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I'm still running but I am on the struggle bus!</div>
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Still doing boot camp workouts. </div>
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Books</h3>
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You Think it, I'll Say it by Curtis Sittenfeld</div>
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/m87yi" target="_blank">Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow</a><br />
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Knitting News, Notes and Events</h3>
<b>PalKal 2018</b><br />
<b><br /></b><b>Basic Rules</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>No yardage requirement.</li>
<li>Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster.</li>
<li>You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc.</li>
<li>Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry.</li>
<li>When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting.</li>
<li>Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter.</li>
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Check out all of the information and links to our sponsors in the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast">Ravelry group</a>! </div>
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Sarah Schira, Imagined Landscapes<br />
Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio<br />
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Knitting Podcast Spotlight</h3>
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This episode I put the spotlight on <a href="http://www.thevioletpie.com/podcast/">Knitting Myself Together</a>, hosted by TheVioletPie. </div>
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Love: <a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/slate_plus/watergate.html" target="_blank">Slow Burn Podcast by Slate Plus</a></div>
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Leave: Midterm Stress</div>
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Pattern is the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/apple-crisp-newborn-hat" target="_blank">Apple Crisp Baby Hat </a>by Salty Pearl Crochet</div>
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<b>Love: </b>New to me Podcast: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hilarious-world-of-depression/id1181589175?mt=2" target="_blank">The Hilarious World of Depression</a></div>
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<b>Leave:</b> I'm through with the dentist! </div>
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I'm currently not training for any race and I'm actually enjoying running again!<br />
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I will be attending Zombie Knitpocalypse 2018! Yay!<br />
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Check out this <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/classes/explorations-in-brioche-knitting/35569">Craftsy Class</a> if you want to learn Brioche.<br />
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<a href="http://leadingmenfiberarts.bigcartel.com/category/fingering">Leading Men Fiber Arts Diva in Dirty Truce</a></div>
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I started out being inspired at my favorite LYS, <a href="https://www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/">Black Mountain Yarn Shop. </a><br />
The main color inspiration was from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoolenBoon">Woolen Boon</a> in the <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/vm4k9">Greenleaf Hut color way</a>.<br />
I picked out some Madeline Tosh to compliment that skein. Tosh Merino Light in <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/stgqx">Grasshopper</a> and <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/jpubk">Turquoise</a> color ways.<br />
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This episode I tell you about the<a href="http://fruityknitting.com/"> Fruity Knitting Podcast</a> on Youtube. </div>
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Special thanks to the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZombodyKnits">Zombody Knits.</a> Listen up to see if you were the lucky listener! </div>
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For the last month of the PalKal the Intermission Prize Sponsor is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWorstedPurl">The Worsted Purl</a>. Thanks to Tricia for sponsoring. Check out these adorable stitch marker prizes. </div>
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Get your Finished Objects posted by September 1st (or as long as the thread is open). <span style="text-align: center;">Check out the </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast" style="text-align: center;">Ravelry group</a><span style="text-align: center;"> for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I am excited that I have finalized my plans for <a href="https://www.saffsite.org/">SAFF </a>, the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair in Flectcher, NC. It is happening October 27-29, 2017 and I'll be there on Saturday and Sunday. I'll be staying in Black Mountain, NC and visiting my favorite LYS, <a href="https://www.blackmountainyarnshop.com/">Black Mountain Yarn Shop</a>, where there will be a <a href="http://www.magpiefibers.com/">Magpie Fibers</a> pop-up shop and a <a href="https://www.signatureneedlearts.com/">Signature Needles </a>trunk show. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/ground-turkey-with-potatoes-and-peas/">Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas from Skinny Taste. </a></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">I had a rough run on Saturday and injured my hip a little bit, hoping that it will right itself after some days off, rest and ice. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Next race is the<a href="http://runforyourlife.com/greekfestival5k/"> Greek Festival 5k </a>on August 26. Unfortunately, I have to do 22 miles that day. </span></div>
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/uaegr">Giant Crochet Blanket</a><br />
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Crochet News<br />
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I talked a little about some of the techniques I've been learning from the book above.<br />
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<b>Let 'er Rip</b><br />
I ripped out 2 sweaters and it was very therapeutic!<br />
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Knitting Podcast Spotlight</h3>
This episode I tell you about <a href="https://kcacypodcast.wordpress.com/">Keep Calm and Carry Yarn</a>. </div>
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Love it or Leave it</h3>
<b>Love</b>: I've been working with my brother on his business, managing his social media.<br />
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Other News and Notes</h3>
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<b>Running</b><br />
I had to get new shoes which I was not happy about.<br />
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/q0y4t">Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry</a><br />
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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, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZombodyKnits">Zombody Knits.</a><br />
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Check out the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast">Ravelry group</a> for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.<br />
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Check out the episode for more information about this episode's producing sponsor, Alana Dakos from <a href="https://www.nevernotknitting.com/">Never Not Knitting. </a><br />
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<b>Other Events</b><br />
I hope you'll indulge me in a brief recap of my time at ZK 2017.<br />
My favorite vendors were <a href="http://yarngeekfibers.com/">Yarn Geek Fibers</a>, <a href="http://leadingmenfiberarts.bigcartel.com/">Leading Men Fiber Arts </a>and <a href="https://knitbuffalo.com/">The Yarn Truck/Knit Buffalo. </a><br />
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Knitting Podcast Spotlight</h3>
This episode I tell you about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb1gnFB8r66ZWP2uJuOCo-A">Dairyland Knits.</a><br />
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Meatless Monday</h3>
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<a href="http://theliveinkitchen.com/black-bean-and-butternut-squash-quesadillas/">Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadillas</a> from the Live-in Kitchen. </div>
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<b>Love</b>: I have been doing a Bootcamp workout at <a href="https://cgfit.campgladiator.com/#">Camp Gladiator</a> and really enjoying it.<br />
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<b>Leave</b>: I did something really stupid. Listen up for details....<br />
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Other News and Notes</h3>
<b>Theatrical Updates</b><br />
I saw the tour of <a href="http://funhomebroadway.com/tour.php">Fun Home</a> and it was amazing!<br />
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<b>Running</b><br />
No real news on this front. I did run my longest solo distance of 10 miles, which felt really good.<br />
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<b>Reading</b><br />
I finished reading 2 books, both of which I really enjoyed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vasa">Vasa by Dianna Walla</a><br />
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The Pal Kal has officially started!<br />
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Check out the episode for more information about this episode's producing sponsor, <a href="http://www.imaginedlandscapes.com/">Imagined Landscape Designs. </a><br />
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<b>Other Events</b><br />
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<b>WWKIP Day</b><br />
Thanks to everyone who came out for WWKIP day! We were a small buy mighty crowd! Thanks to these sponsors for donating door prizes!<br />
<a href="http://www.charlotteyarn.com/">Charlotte Yarn</a> , <a href="http://www.cottageyarn.com/">Cottage Yarn</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenCityYarn?ref=pr_shop_more">Queen City Yarn.</a><br />
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<b>Stash Dash 2017</b><br />
Check out the<a href="http://www.theknitgirllls.com/wordpress/"> Knit Girlls</a> Podcast for more information.<br />
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<a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/kal-news/2016spp/">Splash Pad Party with the Down Cellar Studio Podcast</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/summer-stripe-along">Summer Stripe Along Kal</a><br />
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Knitting Podcast Spotlight</h3>
This week I checked out the <a href="http://bedesisterspodcast.blogspot.com/">Bede Sisters podcast</a>, hosted by Kay. Check it out!<br />
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This episode I reviewed a new purchase, the <a href="http://store.cocoknits.com/tools/knitters-keep-kit/#.WUM1MDLMyqA">Knitter's Keep by Coco Knits</a>.<br />
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Love it or Leave it</h3>
<b>Love</b>: Essential Oils<br />
What are your favorites?<br />
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<b>Leave</b>: People asking me about my plans to have children. What????<br />
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<b>Running</b><br />
No news is good news! Week 7 of Marathon training is in the books.<br />
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<b>Reading</b><br />
I finished reading The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer.<br />
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Was thinking of knitting the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lil-miss-chelsea-bean-shawl">Lil' Miss Chelsea Bean by Jenn Sheelen.</a> </div>
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I am also searching for something to make with my PalKal kit from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SuburbanStitcher">Suburban Stitcher. </a></div>
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I am searching pretty hard for something to make with my <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/sinbi">Claudia Hand-Painted Contemplation yarn</a> that's been in my stash for a while. I originally bought it to make the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/linum-tee">Linum Tee by Bristol Ivy.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nesoi-tee">Nesoi Tee by Miriam Felton</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/notched-hem-tank-top">Notched Hem Tank Top by Purl Soho</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/breeze-17">Breeze by Joanna Rankin</a><br />
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June 10, 2017<br />
I'll be at <a href="http://foxcroftwine.com/">Foxcroft Wine in Dilworth</a>, Charlotte, from 2pm until at least 5.<br />
1235 East Blvd.<br />
Charlotte, NC 28203<br />
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I will have door prizes from <a href="http://www.charlotteyarn.com/">Charlotte Yarn</a> (which is in the same shopping center as the wine bar), <a href="http://www.cottageyarn.com/">Cottage Yarn</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/QueenCityYarn?ref=pr_shop_more">Queen City Yarn.</a><br />
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14833464078497044116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337771618767095575.post-43172313524603909082017-05-01T13:16:00.000-07:002017-05-15T12:18:14.939-07:00Episode 73: Athleisure <div style="text-align: center;">
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I was inspired by a recent issue of <a href="https://www.interweave.com/store/knit-wear-spring-summer-2017-digital-edition">Knit Wear Magazine</a> to delve into the topic of Athleisure in hand knits.<br />
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Interweave Blog: <a href="https://www.interweave.com/article/knitting/whats-the-deal-with-athleisure/">What's the Deal with Athleisure</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dartmouth-tunic">Dartmouth Pullover by Brandy Velten</a><br />
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<a href="http://cristina%20ghirlanda/">Boxy by Joji Locatelli</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kingston-tunic">Kingston Tunic by Andrea Mowry</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sidewalk-sweater">Sidewalk Sweater by Kate Oates</a><br />
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<a href="http://cristina%20ghirlanda/">Ouisa by Christina Ghirlanda</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chloe-cardigan-3">Chloe Cardigan by Jo Storie</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/still-light-tunic">Still Light Tunic by Veera Valimaki </a><br />
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Listener Contribution: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cooldown">Cooldown by Alicia Plummer</a><br />
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<b>Running News</b><br />
I officially started training for marathon #2, The Chicago Marathon is October 8th, 2017.<br />
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I have been inspired to start doing a bullet journal for my running. Check out <a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/other-gear/11-impressive-bullet-journal-designs-runners-are-using/slide/3">this post</a> from Runner's World about using a bullet journal for running and other health tracking.<br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14833464078497044116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337771618767095575.post-34894127546340171082017-04-16T09:48:00.001-07:002017-04-16T09:48:05.846-07:00Episode 72: Don't Try This at Home! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Special thanks to Jenn Sheelen for sending me her latest pattern, <a href="http://www.jennsheelen.com/patterns1/lil-miss-chelsea-bean-shawl-pattern">Lil Miss Chelsea Bean.</a><br />
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Show-Ready Knits</h3>
<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/i99qy">Sockhead Slouch Hat #3</a><br />
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/j3tou">Baby Hat </a><br />
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/dnkpw">Ripken by Melanie Berg</a><br />
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Here's a tutorial for the <a href="https://youtu.be/jWRJhrbLHBw">Crochet Hook Provisional Cast-On</a><br />
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/hcmq5">Mae by Andrea Mowry </a><br />
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#MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017. There is a chatter thread open and lively on Ravelry.<br />
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The <b>PalKal</b> is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I4sfGz__dv4UmOkSDMVC_-BVlqnHmXxt50wXnGYmqUM">Here is where you can find information</a> about levels of Sponsorship.<br />
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June 10, 2017 is World Wide Knit in Public Day.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Next planned Knitting Event: </span><a href="http://www.zombieknitpocalypse.com/" style="font-family: times;">Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017</a><br />
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We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.<br />
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Josh did an Ikea hack for a yarn winding station for my craft room. We used the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80150095/">Finnvard</a> from Ikea, painted it, and installed my swift and ball winder on the top!<br />
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<a href="http://www.strauchfiber.com/products/jumbo-ball-winder.php">Strauch Ball Winders</a><br />
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Here's the <a href="http://dtjacobson.blogspot.ca/2013_10_20_archive.html">blog post </a>where Josh found the idea for the Yarn Winding Station.<br />
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One-Pot Wonders</h3>
<a href="http://lifemadesweeter.com/2016/10/one-pot-teriyaki-chicken-zoodles/">One Pot Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles</a><br />
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<b>Love</b>: My trip to San Francisco </div>
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<b>Leave</b>: Spring Break is over! </div>
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<b>Finished Reading</b>: The Wonder by Emma Donoghue</div>
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<b>Finished Listening:</b> A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Bachman<br />
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<b>Currently Reading: </b>The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead<br />
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<b>Currently Listening:</b> I'm Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi<br />
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14833464078497044116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337771618767095575.post-81152629734945363182017-04-02T09:56:00.001-07:002017-04-02T09:57:35.579-07:00Episode 71: My Name is Michelle and I'm Scared of Math <div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/to446">V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shesbernadette.net/35-things-track-bullet-journal/">35 Things to Track </a></div>
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#MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017. There is a chatter thread open and lively on Ravelry.<br />
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The <b>PalKal</b> is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I4sfGz__dv4UmOkSDMVC_-BVlqnHmXxt50wXnGYmqUM">Here is where you can find information</a> about levels of Sponsorship.<br />
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Fill out this <b><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SlZmY1DDgINEKZV9PMr9QCqwWLRlWIAOzpA-ZSo9SUE">Google Form</a></b> and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.<br />
<br />
June 10, 2017 is World Wide Knit in Public Day.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Next planned Knitting Event: </span><a href="http://www.zombieknitpocalypse.com/" style="font-family: times;">Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017</a><br />
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We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.<br />
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Knitting Talk Back </h3>
Knitting Aches and Pains? I definitely have some from time to time. Check out these articles and blog posts for more information.<br />
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<a href="http://www.theyarnloop.com/2013/06/12/8-warning-signs-your-knitting-could-give-you-rsi">8 Warning Signs Your Knitting Could Give you RSI</a> from the Knitting Loop<br />
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<a href="http://www.theyarnloop.com/2013/06/20/4-essential-ways-avoid-rsi-when-youre-knitting">4 Ways to Avoid RSI when Knitting</a> from The Knitting Loop<br />
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<a href="https://www.thespruce.com/repetitive-strain-and-knitting-2116302">Repetitive Strain and Knitting</a> from The Spruce.com<br />
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<a href="https://www.allfreeknitting.com/Tips-for-Knitting/29-tips-for-avoiding-knitting-pain">29 Tips for Avoiding Knitting Pain</a> from All Free Knitting<br />
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<a href="https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/11/hand-stretches-for-knitters-and-crocheters/">Hand Exercises for Knitters and Crocheters</a> from Craftsy<br />
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<a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/supplies/lion-brand-stress-relief-gloves/45036?cr_maid=88799&cr_linkid=SEM_G_Shopping_KNIT_SUPPLIES_listing_45036_item_19962&kclid=77bf558f-25a4-d129-7236-0000028438b8&gclid=Cj0KEQjwwoLHBRDD0beVheu3lt0BEiQAvU4CKpCvcpmsTJGMRXIX97Z7OHK49JD5wl9qqYLLPLk7Na0aAvWz8P8HAQ">Therapeutic Gloves </a>from Lion Brand<br />
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Meatless Monday</h3>
<a href="http://www.joyfulhealthyeats.com/sweet-potato-black-bean-quinoa-bowls/">Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Quinoa Bowls</a><br />
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Love it or Leave it</h3>
<b>Love</b>: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50300275/#/70323959">Ikea Skubb Boxes for Drawers </a><br />
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<b>Leave</b>: Packing Anxiety!<br />
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<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/86272149084791339/">Let's Go on a Trip Packing List to Download</a><br />
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No news is good news! Ran a 4 mile race earlier in March. </div>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14833464078497044116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337771618767095575.post-54116628233208508002017-03-15T15:21:00.001-07:002017-03-15T15:21:14.132-07:00Episode 70: Time to Close That One Up!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Chiagoo 16 inch Circulars<br />
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I mentioned that this project would be great for watching <a href="http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-americans">The Americans</a>, since it has a lot of subtitles. </div>
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We wrapped up the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/point-counterpoint-volume-2">Point/Counterpoint Volume 2</a> giveaway. Thanks to Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Design for the giveaway. Listen up to see if you were a lucky winner! </div>
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We were able to announce three winners of an Andrea Mowry pattern. If you entered, be sure to listen for your name!<br />
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The Knit A Long officially runs March 15th-April 30th, but it's going to be very informal. Knit patterns by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/andrea-mowry">Andrea Mowry</a>, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl. Wips are welcome and you don't have to finish your project to enter. No prizes yet, but I'll let you know if something is donated!<br />
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<b>New Year, New Ewe!</b><br />
We wrapped up the New Year, New Ewe Kal on March 10th and winners are announced on this episode.<br />
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Prizes for New Year, New Ewe:<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amplitude-2">Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel">3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel</a><br />
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The <b>PalKal</b> is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I4sfGz__dv4UmOkSDMVC_-BVlqnHmXxt50wXnGYmqUM">Here is where you can find information</a> about levels of Sponsorship.<br />
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Hoping to attend the <a href="http://www.carolinafiberfest.org/">Carolina Fiber Fest</a> March 24-25, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Next planned Knitting Event: </span><a href="http://www.zombieknitpocalypse.com/" style="font-family: times;">Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017</a><br />
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We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.<br />
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Knitting Talk Back: Knitting as Activism</h3>
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The recent <a href="https://www.pussyhatproject.com/">Pussy Hat Project </a>got me thinking about knitting activism and the history of it. I found several good resources for your entertainment and education. </div>
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<a href="http://www.threadforthought.net/subversive-knitting/">Thread for Thought: How Fashion Intersects Politics, Economics, Gender, Race and Popular Culture. </a></div>
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<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craftivism">Definition of Craftivism</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.jensalittleloopy.com/activist-knitters-politics/">Jen's a Little Loopy</a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.trueactivist.com/people-are-knitting-giant-sweaters-for-elephants-to-keep-them-cozy/">Knitting Sweaters for Elephants</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.mookychick.co.uk/feminism/activism/yarn-bombing-why.php">The original Yarn Bombing</a></div>
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<b>Love</b>: Golden Girls Collectibles</div>
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<a href="https://www.simplemost.com/golden-girls-action-figures-coming-target/">ReAction Figures</a></div>
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Action Figures from Funko </div>
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Coloring Book </div>
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<b>Leave</b>: Analysis Paralysis when it comes to my hair</div>
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Theatrical Updates</h3>
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<a href="http://www.curiousonbroadway.com/">The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime </a></div>
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Other News and Notes</h3>
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<b>Running Updates</b></div>
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I finished 1/2 marathon number 4 on March 4, 2017</div>
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Have 2 short races coming up on March 18th and March 25th, 2017</div>
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<b>Books</b></div>
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Finished listening to The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty which I liked a lot.<br />
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American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping and Trial of Patty Hearst.<br />
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14833464078497044116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337771618767095575.post-43240210791713427812017-03-01T15:29:00.001-08:002017-03-15T08:24:26.186-07:00Episode 69: March Mowry Madness! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Show Ready Knits</h3>
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/gy3nc">Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry</a></div>
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So many flubs on this project!<br />
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Here is the <a href="http://www.briochestitch.com/archives/twocolorbrioche/2-color-brioche-stitch">tutorial</a> 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 <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/classes/explorations-in-brioche-knitting/35569">Explorations in Brioche</a>, taught by Nancy Marchant.<br />
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New Cast on: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vneck-boxy">V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli</a><br />
I used this <a href="http://www.lamaisonrililie.com/german-short-rows-pdf.html">great tutorial for German Short Rows.</a><br />
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I also mentioned <a href="http://sweetgeorgiayarns.com/podcast/046-joji-locatelli-knitwear-design-interpretations-vol-4/">this interview</a> with Joji Locatelli on the Sweet Georgia Show.<br />
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Knitting News, Notes and Events </h3>
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<b>New Year, New Ewe!</b><br />
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.<br />
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Prizes for New Year, New Ewe:<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amplitude-2">Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel">3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel</a><br />
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I learned the <a href="http://newstitchaday.com/twisted-german-cast-on-knitting/">German Twisted Cast-on</a> for my New Year New Ewe project!<br />
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<b>March Mowry Madness! </b><br />
This will be a short, mostly informal Knit A Long where we knit patterns by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/andrea-mowry">Andrea Mowry</a>, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Kal. Andrea has generously donated 3 patterns that I will give away for the KAL. To enter, go to the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast">Ravelry group for the Actually Knitting podcast </a>and tell me which pattern(s) you'd like to make for the KAL. I will draw winners to announce on the March 15th episode of the podcast. Enter by March 10th to win your choice of an Andrea Mowry pattern.<br />
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<b>March Mowry Madness </b>will officially start March 15th, though WIPS will be allowed, and it will run through April 30th, 2017. Check out the Ravelry group for more information. This will be a chatter based KAL and I'll give away some prizes if any are donated!<br />
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We still have an ongoing giveaway for <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/point-counterpoint-volume-2">Point/Counterpoint Volume 2</a>, by Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Designs. The thread will stay open until March 10th so hurry over to Ravelry for your chance to win.<br />
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The <b>PalKal</b> is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I4sfGz__dv4UmOkSDMVC_-BVlqnHmXxt50wXnGYmqUM">Here is where you can find information</a> about levels of Sponsorship.<br />
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Fill out this <b><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SlZmY1DDgINEKZV9PMr9QCqwWLRlWIAOzpA-ZSo9SUE">Google Form</a></b> and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.<br />
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Hoping to attend the <a href="http://www.carolinafiberfest.org/">Carolina Fiber Fest</a> March 25-26, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Next planned Knitting Event: </span><a href="http://www.zombieknitpocalypse.com/" style="font-family: times;">Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017</a><br />
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We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.<br />
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Auditioning Knits</h3>
I muse today about which Andrea Mowry pattern I should cast on for the #MarchMowryMadness Kal that starts officially on March 15, 2017.<br />
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I'd love to <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/find-your-fade">Find My Fade,</a> but I don't think that will happen right now.<br />
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I talked about <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/goldfinch-3">Goldfinch</a>, a gorgeous shawl, as well as <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/broken-thyme">Broken Thyme</a> which is a pretty cowl.<br />
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I also talked about two tops, the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kingston-tunic">Kingston Tunic</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mae-15">Mae</a>. Right now I'm leaning towards Mae.<br />
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What a Crock</h3>
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Love it or Leave it</h3>
<b>Love</b>:<br />
Z: The Beginning of Everything on Amazon Prime<br />
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Nothing to report! </div>
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Things have been going along much more smoothly now that I am healthy and running on a regular basis.<br />
I am running a local 1/2 marathon on March 4, 2017.<br />
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<b>Books</b></div>
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I finished reading:<br />
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It's Not Me, It's You by Mhairi MacFarlane</div>
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Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14833464078497044116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337771618767095575.post-51723513125491235212017-02-15T08:36:00.000-08:002017-02-15T08:36:47.233-08:00Episode 68: Don't be an Idiot, Past Michelle <div style="text-align: center;">
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Show-Ready Knits</h3>
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/5rox0">Kit Kat Hat Number 6</a> by Andre Sue Knits </div>
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Knits in Rehearsal</h3>
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/gy3nc">Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry</a></div>
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So many flubs on this project!<br />
<br />
Here is the <a href="http://www.briochestitch.com/archives/twocolorbrioche/2-color-brioche-stitch">tutorial</a> 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 <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/classes/explorations-in-brioche-knitting/35569">Explorations in Brioche</a>, taught by Nancy Marchant.<br />
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/ruguo">Panther's Socks </a><br />
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Knitting News, Notes and Events </h3>
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<b>New Year, New Ewe!</b><br />
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.<br />
<br />
<br />
Prizes for New Year, New Ewe:<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amplitude-2">Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon</a><br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel">3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel</a><br />
<br />
I learned the <a href="http://newstitchaday.com/twisted-german-cast-on-knitting/">German Twisted Cast-on</a> for my New Year New Ewe project!<br />
<br />
<b>March Mowry Madness! </b><br />
This will be a short, mostly informal Knit A Long where we knit patterns by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/andrea-mowry">Andrea Mowry</a>, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Kal. Andrea has generously donated 3 patterns that I will give away for the KAL. To enter, go to the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast">Ravelry group for the Actually Knitting podcast </a>and tell me which pattern(s) you'd like to make for the KAL. I will draw winners to announce on the March 15th episode of the podcast. Enter by March 10th to win your choice of an Andrea Mowry pattern.<br />
<br />
<b>March Mowry Madness </b>will officially start March 15th, though WIPS will be allowed, and it will run through April 30th, 2017. Check out the Ravelry group for more information.<br />
<br />
The <b>PalKal</b> is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I4sfGz__dv4UmOkSDMVC_-BVlqnHmXxt50wXnGYmqUM">Here is where you can find information</a> about levels of Sponsorship.<br />
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Fill out this <b><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1SlZmY1DDgINEKZV9PMr9QCqwWLRlWIAOzpA-ZSo9SUE">Google Form</a></b> and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.<br />
<br />
Hoping to attend the <a href="http://www.carolinafiberfest.org/">Carolina Fiber Fest</a> March 25-26, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.<br />
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We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting.blogspot.com<br />
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Would you like to win your own copy of this 4 pattern collection? Go to the<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/actually-knitting-podcast"> Ravelry Group</a> and enter to win by telling me which pattern you like the best in the collection!<br />
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The other collection I was fortunate enough to get an advanced copy of is <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/heart-on-my-sleeve">Heart on my Sleeve by Tin Can Knits</a>. This is a great collection that supports a great charity, the <a href="https://www.againstmalaria.com/">Against Malaria Foundation</a>. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this collection will go to the foundation.<br />
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<b>Love: </b><a href="http://amzn.to/2lgDIMM">Pride and Prejudice Coloring Book</a><br />
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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.<br />
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Prizes for New Year, New Ewe:<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amplitude-2">Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel">3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel</a><br />
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I learned the <a href="http://newstitchaday.com/twisted-german-cast-on-knitting/">German Twisted Cast-on</a> for my New Year New Ewe project!<br />
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Hoping to attend the <a href="http://www.carolinafiberfest.org/">Carolina Fiber Fest</a> March 25-26, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Next planned Knitting Event: </span><a href="http://www.zombieknitpocalypse.com/" style="font-family: times;">Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017</a></div>
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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.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Next planned Knitting Event: </span><a href="http://www.zombieknitpocalypse.com/" style="font-family: times;">Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017</a><br />
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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.<br />
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I am going to cast on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vintage-prim">Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry</a>. Andrea Mowry is the designer behind the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/find-your-fade">Find Your Fade Shawl</a>.<br />
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Here is the <a href="http://www.briochestitch.com/archives/twocolorbrioche/2-color-brioche-stitch">tutorial</a> 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 <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/classes/explorations-in-brioche-knitting/35569">Explorations in Brioche</a>, taught by Nancy Marchant.<br />
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Prizes for New Year, New Ewe:<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amplitude-2">Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/brenda-castiel">3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel</a><br />
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I've been using them in my hand-written show notes and in my planner. </div>
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<b>Running Updates</b><br />
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.<br />
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The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson<br />
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My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout<br />
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<b>Currently Reading:</b><br />
The Girl Before by Rena Olsen (listening on Audible)<br />
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Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult<br />
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<b>Other News and Notes </b><br />
I mentioned the Women's March that I will be attending. </div>
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Thanks to designer Melanie Berg for sending me her latest pattern, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/caress-my-soul">Caress my Soul</a>. It's absolutely beautiful! </div>
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I wore my <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/fxw37">Viajante</a> to school last week and got some nice compliments. I have also gotten so much use/wear out of my <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/wb2">Worsted Boxy.</a> </div>
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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.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times";">Next planned Knitting Event: </span><a href="http://www.zombieknitpocalypse.com/" style="font-family: times;">Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017</a><br />
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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.<br />
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I am going to cast on the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vintage-prim">Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry</a>. Andrea Mowry is the designer behind the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/find-your-fade">Find Your Fade Shawl</a>.<br />
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Here is the <a href="http://www.briochestitch.com/archives/twocolorbrioche/2-color-brioche-stitch">tutorial</a> I used to practice Brioche. </div>
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Check out my project page in Ravelry to see the projects I reference in this segment. I have a tab for all of my 2016 projects. </div>
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<b>Love</b>: Winter Vacation from school!</div>
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Though I seem to be taking a hiatus from performing, I did see a show recently that's on a National Tour, <a href="http://www.agentlemansguidebroadway.com/">A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.</a> </div>
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I have some smaller races coming up this Winter, and my training season officially starts on January 7, 2017. </div>
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I participated in the MinsGame challenge for the month of December, in which you try to declutter your home and get rid of items everyday of the month. </div>
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<a href="http://Hi, I am not sure if you are still listening to the podcast, but you won an amazing prize in the PalKal 2016 and I didn't want you to miss out.">Dream Whisperer by Jenn Sheelen</a></div>
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I picked up <a href="http://www.target.com/p/ball-transform-mason-wire-handles-3ct/-/A-16732159?sid=2244S&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Kitchen+Shopping_Brand&adgroup=SC_Kitchen&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9009973&gclid=CjwKEAiAm8nCBRD7xLj-2aWFyz8SJAAQNaladyKFN7r9NqhsDbu4FTbak3jy52IcIWckvJtBinIDWRoC4obw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds">these hangers</a> I found at Target for the larger jar. </div>
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I was lucky enough to be joined by some of my favorite podcasters in knitting as many <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/mairlynd">Melanie Berg patterns</a> as we can! </div>
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<b>Love</b>: Birthday Fun!</div>
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I've been working a lot on a Cross Stitch project for a Secret Santa Gift!<br />
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I am back to running short distances, no more than 4 miles so far but hoping to start back up the longer distances soon. I also got an entry into the Chicago Marathon for 2017. WHAT HAVE I DONE?<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/YOU-WILL-KNOW-ME-psychological/dp/031623107X">You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Sanctuary-Lady-Julia-Mystery/dp/0778324923">Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourne</a><br />
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Currently Reading:<br />
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Current Podcast Obsession:<br />
<a href="https://gimletmedia.com/homecoming/">Homecoming by Gimlet Media </a><br />
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Thanks so much for listening!<br />
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I finished by #BigBadBergAlong project, <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/otsm">On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg</a>. </div>
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Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/lm3w8">Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan</a></div>
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<b>PalKal 2016 Updates</b></div>
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Thank you so much to all of the sponsors and participants. I am so happy to have had so much excitement around this KAL!</div>
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If you haven't yet, please check out episode 60 where all of the winners were announced. I need to hear from all winners by December 1, 2016, or I will have to redraw for some of the prizes!</div>
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In addition, I have opened up a new thread for a giveaway of one Sock Ruler, as the winner had already purchased one and would like for it to go to someone who really wants one! Please enter that thread if you are interested! </div>
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I was lucky enough to be joined by some of my favorite podcasters in knitting as many <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/mairlynd">Melanie Berg patterns</a> as we can! </div>
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<a href="https://prairiegirlsknitandspin.com/">The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin</a></div>
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<a href="http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com/">Commuter Knitter</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.knitmoregirlspodcast.com/">The Knitmore Girls</a><br />
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We are so fortunate to have worked with some fabulous Indie Dyers for this KAL:<br />
<b><a href="http://www.sunvalleyfibers.com/">Sun Valley Fibers</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="https://lollipopyarn.com/">Lollipop Yarns</a></b><br />
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<b><a href="http://www.onetwistedtree.com/">One Twisted Tree</a></b><br />
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<b>Prizes</b>:<br />
One lucky participant will win a 30$ gift certificate to Sun Valley Fibers!<br />
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One lucky participant will win this 2 color shawl kit from Lollipop Yarns!<br />
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I talk about some gift knitting for this holiday season! I would love to see your suggestions for quick and easy gift knits!<br />
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Here are the patterns I mentioned:<br />
<b>Hats</b><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/barley-2">Barley by Tin Cat Knits</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-crossed-slouchy-beret">Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/strib-hat">Strib Hab by Kelly Williams</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/botanical-cowl">Botanical Cowl by Megan Goodacre</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/elphaba-3">Elphaba Cowl by Blue Dog Workshop</a><br />
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<b>Cozies</b><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/adjustable-coffee-mug-wrap">Adjustable Coffee Mug Wrap by Danido Crafty</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/beer-sweater-cozy">Beer Sweater Cozy by Rebecca Shepler</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zymology-beer-cozy">Zymology Beer Cozy by Lyndsey VanSomeren</a><br />
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<b>House/Home</b><br />
Mason Jar Covers by Jenn Sheelen of the <a href="http://www.jennsheelen.com/">Jenn Sheelen podcast.</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/faeries-firelight">Fairie's Firelight</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hearts-aflame">Heart's Aflame</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pixie-petals">Pixie Petals</a><br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dream-whisperer">Dream Whisperer</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-pad-an-ipad-cover">CozyPad: An Ipad Cover by Danna Rachel</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cozy-fire-kindle-cover">CozyFire: A Kindle Fire Cover by Danna Rachel</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/owl-kindle-cosy">Owl Kindle Cozy by Hannahmade Patterns</a><br />
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What a Crock</h3>
<a href="http://momswithcrockpots.com/crockpot-enchilada-quinoa/">Crockpot Enchilada Quinoa</a><br />
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<b>Love</b>: Reunited and it Feels so GOOOOOOD. I recently spent some time with an old friend.<br />
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<b>Leave</b>: I have picked up some unhealthy habits in the last few weeks.<br />
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I am currently reading <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Sanctuary-Lady-Julia-Mystery/dp/0778324923">Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourne. </a><br />
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I finished reading and listening to a couple of things:<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Good-as-Gone-Novel-Suspense/dp/0544920953">Good as Gone by Amy Gentry</a><br />
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<br />Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14833464078497044116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8337771618767095575.post-22268699665162822762016-11-14T17:51:00.001-08:002016-12-31T11:57:29.160-08:00Episode 62: Sockhead is the new Vanilla Sock <iframe src="//rcm-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/cm?o=1&p=29&l=ur1&category=amazonhomepage_2017&f=ifr&linkID=266e9a98a8fa003ef87fb0d0457b5b38&t=actuallyknitt-20&tracking_id=actuallyknitt-20" width="120" height="600" scrolling="no" border="0" marginwidth="0" style="border:none;" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of <a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/lm3w8">Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan</a></div>
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<a href="http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/otsm">On the Spice Market by Melanie Berg</a> for the #bigbadbergalong<br />
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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!</div>
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The Vendors I mentioned: </div>
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<b>Indie Untangled: </b></div>
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<a href="https://www.voolenvineyarns.com/">Voolenvine Yarns</a></div>
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<a href="https://backyardfiberworks.com/">Backyard Fiberworks</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteBirchFiberArts">White Birch Fiber Arts</a></div>
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<b>Rhinebeck:</b></div>
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<a href="https://o-wool.com/">O Wool</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shop.intothewhirled.com/">Into the Whirled</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/katrinkles">Katrinkles</a></div>
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<a href="http://neighborhood-fiber-co.myshopify.com/">Neighborhood Fiber Company</a><br />
I mentioned the pattern I have in mind for my NFC yarn, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/harley-5">Harley</a>.<br />
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Here are some pics from the weekend!<br />
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Next planned Knitting Events: <a href="http://www.zombieknitpocalypse.com/">Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017</a></div>
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<b>PalKal 2016 Updates</b></div>
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Thank you so much to all of the sponsors and participants. I am so happy to have had so much excitement around this KAL!</div>
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If you haven't yet, please check out episode 60 where all of the winners were announced. I need to hear from all winners by December 1, 2016, or I will have to redraw for some of the prizes!</div>
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In addition, I have opened up a new thread for a giveaway of one Sock Ruler, as the winner had already purchased one and would like for it to go to someone who really wants one! Please enter that thread if you are interested! </div>
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Join me and some of my very favorite podcasters in knitting as many <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/mairlynd">Melanie Berg patterns</a> as we can! </div>
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<a href="http://www.downcellarstudio.com/">Down Cellar Studio Podcast</a></div>
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<a href="http://commuterknitter.blogspot.com/">Commuter Knitter</a></div>
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<a href="https://knittingbutterfliespodcast.com/">Knitting Butterflies</a><br />
<a href="http://www.knitmoregirlspodcast.com/">The Knitmore Girls</a><br />
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We are working with some fabulous Indie Dyers for this KAL:<br />
<b><a href="http://www.sunvalleyfibers.com/">Sun Valley Fibers</a></b><br />
There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. You can get the same kit as I am getting or as one of the other podcasters. More information is coming, but look for a special link "Big Bad Berg-Along" on their website. Use the code <b>BigBadBergAlong</b> at checkout.<br />
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<b><a href="https://lollipopyarn.com/">Lollipop Yarns</a></b><br />
Joan dyed up some special Duet and Trio kits especially for Ashbury or Quicksilver patterns. She will be offering Free Shipping if you use the code <b>BigBadBergAlong</b> at checkout. She will be having a few more updates as she gets the yarn available, so check out her group on Ravelry and her website for specific details.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.onetwistedtree.com/">One Twisted Tree</a></b><br />
Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. Check out the website for more information.<br />
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<b>Prizes</b>:<br />
One lucky participant will win a 30$ gift certificate to Sun Valley Fibers!<br />
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One lucky participant will win this 2 color shawl kit from Lollipop Yarns!<br />
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<b>Knitter's Journal Giveaway</b><br />
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I reviewed <a href="http://bit.ly/2dSZvWr?utm_source=ActuallyKnitting&utm_campaign=TheKnittersJournalAK&utm_medium=Blog&utm_term=TheKnittersJournal">The Knitter's Journal by Jane Klein</a> on Episode 61. </div>
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If you would like to win a copy of this for your collection, please check out the Ravelry group and enter to win one! This contest will stay open until December 1, 2016. You must be a member of the group to win, one entry per person.<br />
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Meatless Monday</h3>
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Love: The <a href="http://www.outonthelanai.com/">Out on the Linai Podcast</a>, all about the Golden Girls</div>
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Leave: Daylight Savings Time</div>
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Listen up for a brief recap of my marathon experience.<br />
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On this episode I talked only about books I have finished recently.<br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A5VQUKM/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1">Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/140091.Real_Murders">Real Murders by Charlaine Harris</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010LU8V8Q/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1">The Nest by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01COJUFIQ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1">The Trespasser by Tana French</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019C40Z7M/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1">Commonwealth by Ann Patchett</a><br />
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Life has slowed down considerably since my marathon. I am enjoying the time with friends and family, and of course, the extra knitting time!<br />
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