Episode 78: Once a job is first begun....

Knitting Segments

Show-Ready Knits  

Vasa by Dianna Walla

Giant Crochet Blanket

     Blocking vs Killing Acrylic
     Five Common Crochet Mistakes and Tips for Beginners

Knits in Rehearsal

Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry

Crochet News

I talked a little about some of the techniques I've been learning from the book above.

Let 'er Rip
I ripped out 2 sweaters and it was very therapeutic!

Auditioning Knits 

Country Garden Top 

Knitting News, Notes and Events

Special thanks to the Intermission Prize Sponsor for the month of July, Zombody Knits.


Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.

Knitting Podcast Spotlight

This episode I tell you about Keep Calm and Carry Yarn. 

Non-Knitting Segments

Love it or Leave it

Love: I've been working with my brother on his business, managing his social media.

Leave: My lack of structure combined with this heat and humidity are making me exceptionally tired!

Other News and Notes

Running
I had to get new shoes which I was not happy about.

Reading

I finished reading:

 I finished listening to:
 

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Episode 77: Magical Sweater Math

Knitting Segments

Knits in Rehearsal 

Vasa by Dianna Walla

Find your Fade by Andrea Mowry

Knitting News, Notes and Events

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, Zombody Knits.


Check out the Ravelry group for details about all of the great sponsors for the PalKal2017.

Check out the episode for more information about this episode's producing sponsor, Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting. 


Other Events
I hope you'll indulge me in a brief recap of my time at ZK 2017.
My favorite vendors were Yarn Geek Fibers, Leading Men Fiber Arts and The Yarn Truck/Knit Buffalo. 

Knitting Podcast Spotlight

This episode I tell you about Dairyland Knits.

Non-Knitting Segments

Meatless Monday

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadillas from the Live-in Kitchen. 

Love it or Leave it

Love: I have been doing a Bootcamp workout at Camp Gladiator and really enjoying it.

Leave: I did something really stupid. Listen up for details....

Other News and Notes

Theatrical Updates
I saw the tour of Fun Home and it was amazing!

Running
No real news on this front. I did run my longest solo distance of 10 miles, which felt really good.

Reading
I finished reading 2 books, both of which I really enjoyed.



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