Episode 72: Don't Try This at Home!

Knitting Segments

Special thanks to Jenn Sheelen for sending me her latest pattern, Lil Miss Chelsea Bean.

Show-Ready Knits

Sockhead Slouch Hat #3

Baby Hat 

Knits in Rehearsal

Ripken by Melanie Berg

Here's a tutorial for the Crochet Hook Provisional Cast-On

Mae by Andrea Mowry 

Knitting News, Notes and Events

#MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017. There is a chatter thread open and lively on Ravelry.

The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.

Fill out this Google Form 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.

June 10, 2017 is World Wide Knit in Public Day.

Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017

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.

My Favorite Knitting Things

Josh did an Ikea hack for a yarn winding station for my craft room. We used the Finnvard from Ikea, painted it, and installed my swift and ball winder on the top!

Strauch Ball Winders

Here's the blog post where Josh found the idea for the Yarn Winding Station.

Non-Knitting Segments

One-Pot Wonders

One Pot Teriyaki Chicken Zoodles

Love it or Leave it

Love: My trip to San Francisco 

Leave: Spring Break is over! 

Other News and Notes 

Running

Marathon Training starts April 29, 2017

Books 

Finished Reading: The Wonder by Emma Donoghue

Finished Listening: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Bachman


Currently Reading: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead


Currently Listening: I'm Judging You by Luvvie Ajayi

Episode 71: My Name is Michelle and I'm Scared of Math

Knitting Segments

Knits in Rehearsal

Mae Pullover by Andrea Mowry for #marchmowrymadness

V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli

Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure

I mentioned how I've been using a tracker in my knitting notebook to keep up with notes and how often I work on long term projects. Here are some links for more information about Bullet Journal Trackers. 

35 Things to Track 

Bullet Journal Trackers

Knitting News, Notes and Events

#MarchMowryMadness will run through April 30, 2017. There is a chatter thread open and lively on Ravelry.

The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.

Fill out this Google Form 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.

June 10, 2017 is World Wide Knit in Public Day.

Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017

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.

Knitting Talk Back 

Knitting Aches and Pains? I definitely have some from time to time. Check out these articles and blog posts for more information.

8 Warning Signs Your Knitting Could Give you RSI from the Knitting Loop

4 Ways to Avoid RSI when Knitting from The Knitting Loop

Repetitive Strain and Knitting from The Spruce.com

29 Tips for Avoiding Knitting Pain from All Free Knitting

Hand Exercises for Knitters and Crocheters from Craftsy

Therapeutic Gloves from Lion Brand

Non-Knitting Segments 

Meatless Monday

Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Quinoa Bowls

Love it or Leave it

Love: Ikea Skubb Boxes for Drawers 

Leave: Packing Anxiety!

Let's Go on a Trip Packing List to Download

Other News and Notes

Running Updates

No news is good news! Ran a 4 mile race earlier in March. 

Books 

Finished Reading: 

   

Finished Listening: 

Currently Listening:

Currently Reading