Episode 47: Triple Threat Knits

Knitting Segments

Show Ready Knits

Elphaba Cowl by Wendy Chapman

Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Trabajos del Peru

Needles: Size 11 bamboo

Star Crossed Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson

Yarn: Plymouth Yarn Trabajos del Peru

Needles: Size 11 Knitter's Pride Nova Platina Interchangeables

These knits are both for the #akbroadwaykal and were a donation, plus they were from stash I've had since 2009, making them perfect Triple Threat Knits! 

Knits in Rehearsal

Virgie Clay by Sarah Stevens

Yarn: Fave Sock by Fiber Story in Deep Sea, Aegean, Squeeze, and Koi Pond 

Needles: Size 5 Signature Convertibles

Knitting News, Notes and Events

The Broadway KAL had it's opening night. I hope you are playing along because there are some great prizes up for grabs.

Cast on: February 15, 2016
Bind off: April 15, 2016

Wips Count!

The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours).

How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you!

There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work.

This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread.

Prizes!

1 pattern from Jennifer Lassonde

1 Skein of yarn from The Happy Buffalo Boutique

2 Skeins of yarn from Ancient Threads Farm

Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop. 

There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry, as well as a Finished Objects thread. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.

Contest News: 
Last episode in the  "Carolina in my Mind" segment, I had an interview with Maria and Nikki of Fern Fiber. These ladies specialize in naturally dyed yarns that are produced without chemicals. I learned a lot talking with these ladies, and they generously provided a giveaway skein for my listeners. Check out  Episode 46  for more information. The giveaway thread will be open 

Events: 


I'll be attending the following events:

Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20

Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th

Finishing class with Alana Dakos May 14th, 2016 at Black Mountain Yarn Shop

Non-Knitting Segments 

One Pot Wonders

Avocado Caprese Skillet Chicken

Love it or Leave it

Love: LuLaRoe Leggings

Leave: My more frequently needed haircuts!

Stage Craft

I made pants! Simplicity 1887 was very easy to follow and now I'm working on a dress. I'm finding sewing easier and less scary!

Other News and Notes

Book Notes
Wow! I am enjoying all of the suggestions on the Ravelry thread! I have definitely grown my "to read" list on Goodreads, keep the suggestions coming!

I finished reading Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal

I started reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Running Notes
I ran a 10 mile race on February 20th and did pretty well considering my lack of training.

I have another 1/2 marathon on March 5th.

Broadway Kal Opening Night!

Knitting Segments

Show Ready Knits

Drips Hat 
This was my Panthers hat, to support my hometown team going to the Super Bowl.

Yarn: Fiberspates Vivacious DK in Deep Aqua and Mission Falls 1824 Wool in Black
I'm holding the DK weight double to match the gauge of the black.
Needles: Size 10 Signature Convertibles, using Magic Loop.

Knitting News, Notes and Events

The Twist Fiber Studio contest ended on February 10th and the winner was announced on this episode. The coupon code, ACTUALLYKNITTING, is still good in the shop until February 29th, 2016. Listen up to see if you are the lucky winner. 

I'll be attending the following events:

Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20

Carolina Fiber Fest (tentatively) March 26th

Finishing class with Alana Dakos May 14th, 2016

Broadway Kal

If you are hearing this episode, the KAL has begun! 

Cast on: February 15, 2016
Bind off: April 15, 2016

The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours).

How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you!

There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work.

This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread.

So far there are no sponsors or prizes, but we’ll find something! If you would like to donate a prize, please PM me, Michelle, actuallyknitting.

Yay! Bravo! Break a leg! 

There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.

Be sure to check out Ancient Threads Farm! Lynda has generously offered a coupon code, Actually20, that is good through April 15th, for 20% off of anything in her Etsy Shop. 

Ivy Theatre Fundraiser

Knitting Talkback

Continuing the series "Carolina in my Mind," I have an interview with Maria and Nikki of Fern Fiber. These ladies specialize in naturally dyed yarns that are produced without chemicals. I learned a lot talking with these ladies, and they generously provided a giveaway skein for my listeners. Check out the episode for more information. 

This giveaway will be open until March 10, 2016

Non-Knitting Segments

One Pot Wonders

Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake

Love it or Leave it

Love it: Gas Fireplace on a cold day!

No leave it this week! Keeping it positive!

Other News and Notes

Running news

I set a new PR in my last race, the Super Bowl 4 miler!

I have a 10 mile race on February 20th and a 1/2 Marathon on March 6th

Books

I've been in a reading rut lately! I've opened a thread in the Ravelry group so you can tell me the last best book you read! 

I finished Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee and I didn't enjoy it AT ALL! 

I've been reading Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal 

Episode 45: Am I Stuck in my Knitting Ways?

Episode 45: Bandwagon Knitting

Welcome to new and returning listeners!

Knitting Segments

Knits in Rehearsal

Best Friend Los Monos Locos Socks

Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan

My Project Page

Yarn: Online Supersocke Neon Color Two

Needles: Addi Turbo Sock Rockets (LOVE THESE!)

Endpaper Knits by Euny Jang

Yarn: Bison Tracks by Alisha Goes Around in February Ring and Cleopatra (Matchy-matchy, y'all)

Needles: US size 1 and 2 circular needles (Magic Loop for the Win!)

If you struggle with your floats in stranded colorwork, be sure to check out these videos from Philosopher's Wool.
I have finished one of the mitts and I learned two new techniques for these mitts:

Here's the video I used from Anacapa Knits

And below are the two tutorials I used from New Stitch a Day.

Italian Tubular Cast On

Tubular Bind Off

And here is the link I mentioned about the 38 Beautiful Cast Ons. How many do you know?

Virgie Clay 
This is by Sarah Stevens of Oh! Loops and the Fiber By Design Podcast. 

Yarn: Fave Sock by Fiber Story in Deep Sea, Aegean, Squeeze, and Koi Pond 

Needles: Size 5 Signature Convertibles


Drips Hat 
This is a free pattern by Bethany Hill
I'm making this as a Panthers hat, since my hometown team is going to the SuperBowl! 

Yarn: Fiberspates Vivacious DK in Deep Aqua and Mission Falls 1824 Wool in Black
I'm holding the DK weight double to match the gauge of the black.
Needles: Size 10 Signature Convertibles, using Magic Loop. 

Knitting News, Notes and Events

News

Twist Fiber Studio Contest is still on-going. This contest will close on February 10th, and the winner will be announced on the February 15th Episode. There is a coupon code, Actuallyknitting, which gets you 20% off of any purchase you make in the Twist Fiber Studio Etsy Shop.

Broadway Kal

There seems to be some interest in doing the Broadway Kal, so we will start this on February 15th, 2016. 

Cast on: February 15, 2016
Bind off: April 15, 2016

The theme is Broadway, and you can interpret this theme as strictly or as loosely as you’d like. Basically, your project should tie in with a play or musical (on Broadway, or a little further from the Great White Way, the decision is yours).

How you tie in your project with the theme is up to you, make it work! Have fun! Is the yarn or pattern actually named after a Broadway show or character or even a song from a show? Does the project remind you of a costume from a show? Is the yarn bright green, so it reminds you of Elphaba’s skin in Wicked? You get the point! Here is a great website where you can see Broadway shows listed by the year that they opened. You never know what might inspire you!

There is a featured bundle in this group where any group member is free to add patterns you find that might work.

This thread is for discussion and planning. Feel free to chat, encourage, make suggestions, etc. Closer to the cast-on date, a thread will be opened for finished objects. We will keep this KAL to one post per person in the FO thread, that way everyone is kind of on even ground. You may complete as many projects as you like, but you will put all of your FOs in one post in that thread.

So far there are no sponsors or prizes, but we’ll find something! If you would like to donate a prize, please PM me, Michelle, actuallyknitting.

Yay! Bravo! Break a leg! 

There is a chatter thread open on the Actually Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry. Use the tag #AKBroadwayKal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry. 

Notes

Check out the new audio podcast from Sarah, Mrsshoo, Cultivate and Create. Don't worry, In a Sknit is still going strong. 

Events

Carolina Fiber Frolic March 18-20

Ivy Theatre Fundraiser

Non-Knitting Segments

One Pot Wonders

Sweet Potato Ground Turkey Skillet 

Love it or Leave it!

Love it: Hamilton the Musical 

Leave it: Getting over a cold! Cold temperatures! Feeling sluggish!

Stagecraft

I've been working on a couple of sewing projects, plus a cross stitch pattern from Adafruit.com. 

Other News and Notes

I've been slacking off on the running, but I'm getting back to running with my group.

Books
The Woman Who Stole My Life by Marian Keyes

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

A Night Like This by Julia Quinn

Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee