Saturday, December 31, 2016

Episode 65: New Year, New Ewe


Knitting Segments

Program Mentions: 


Thanks to designer Melanie Berg for sending me her latest pattern, Caress my Soul. It's absolutely beautiful! 

Melanie also wanted me to direct you to a charity she is supporting, Knitters for Doctors without Borders, and encourage you to give if you can! 


Show Ready Knits



Knits in Rehearsal


I am knitting this as a part of the Pussy Hat Project, here is the link to the official pattern, that's knit flat. 

Knits on Stage

I wore my Viajante to school last week and got some nice compliments. I have also gotten so much use/wear out of my Worsted Boxy. 

Knitting News, Notes and Events

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

Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017

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



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

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

Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche. 


Knitting Talk Back: Year in Review

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. 

Non-Knitting Segments

Love it or Leave it

Love: Winter Vacation from school!

Leave: Being sick on vacation! 

Theatrical Updates

Though I seem to be taking a hiatus from performing, I did see a show recently that's on a National Tour, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. 

Other News and Notes

Running
I have some smaller races coming up this Winter, and my training season officially starts on January 7, 2017. 

Books
I finished reading The Girls, by Emma Cline 



Other Updates
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. 






Thursday, December 15, 2016

Episode 64: Craptastic

Knitting Segments 


Show-Ready Knits


I picked up these hangers I found at Target for the larger jar. 


Knits in Rehearsal




Knitting News, Notes and Events

The winners were announced for several contests, so be sure to listen up to see if you are the lucky one!

I was lucky enough to be joined by some of my favorite podcasters in knitting as many Melanie Berg patterns as we can! 

Non-Knitting Segments


One Pot Wonders 


Love it or Leave it

Love: Birthday Fun!
Leave: This week has been CRAPTASTIC

Stage Craft

I've been working a lot on a Cross Stitch project for a Secret Santa Gift!
This pattern came from an Etsy shop called Pinecone McGee

Other News and Notes

Running Updates

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?

Books

Finished Books:

You Will Know Me by Megan Abbott

Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourne

Currently Reading:
The Girls by Emma Cline

Current Podcast Obsession:
Homecoming by Gimlet Media 

Thanks so much for listening!