Friday, January 9, 2015

Episode 23: Knitting Goals 2015

Knitting Segments

Show-Ready Knits





Knits in Rehearsal




Auditioning Knits 


Especially these 3 patterns: 




Knitting Flubs and Flops

Major color bleeding with my Neon Beast
Update: I emailed Madeline Tosh again and they said they were having problems with their email server and they have asked to see pictures and for a little more information. 

I also mentioned the Knitting Pretty Podcast, check it out if you haven't already. 


Knitting News, Notes and Events




#stashdownthrowdown 2015
Shop my stash, more yarn out than in, who's with me? 

I mentioned Commuter Jen, who is the host of the Commuter Knitter Podcast  , listen to her if you aren't already! 

Knitting Talkback: 2015 Goals


I created a project page for my goals this year, as suggested in the thread for Episode 22. 

Here is the Clara Parkes Craftsy class I mentioned, get your education on! 

Here's a link to the Knit Your Bit knitting campaign that I mentioned, feel free to join along. 

Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock


Love it or Leave it

Love it: Seeing my nieces and nephews and being around kids for the holidays! 

Leave it: 

Other News and Notes

#30in#30 challenge was derailed in December due to illness in the family, but I learned a lot about myself in the process. I also ran 49.43 miles in December, just shy of my 50 mile goal. For January I would like to aim for 75 miles. 

Holiday Cabaret went really well! 



 





Thursday, December 18, 2014

Episode 22: Year in Review


As usual, thanks for the reviews and star rating on iTunes! 

Here's my birthday cake, in case you missed it. 

Knitting Segments

Show-Ready Knits 


 Neon Beast by Veera Valimaki


Knits in Rehearsal



Auditioning Knits


I've been looking at lots of slippers! 







Knitting Talk-Back: Year in Review


Did you meet your knitting goals for 2014? Why and why not? How will this year help to determine your goals for 2015? 

New Skills I Learned this year: 

Short Rows, thanks to this Craftsy Class  





Non-Knitting

What a Crock

Black Bean Soup

1 medium onion (chopped) 
4 gloves garlic (minced) 
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp crushed red pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cans black beans
1 can chicken broth
1 jar salsa
2 tbsp lime juice

Place 2 cans of beans with liquids in batches with broth in blender. Blend until pureed. Put all ingredients in the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours.  

Love it or Leave It


Love It: I have a nice 2 week break from school coming up! 


Leave it: Lack of communication in relationships

Other News and Notes 



I'm continuing my 30 in 30 day challenge, so far I've worked out every day but 1 in december. 

Here's the yoga video I've been watching: Yoga with Adriene







Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Episode 21: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Program Mentions: Thanks so much for the iTunes reviews!

Knitting Segments

Show-Ready Knits

Barley by Tin Can Knits 

Speedy Cable Beret 2 by Paulina Chin

Knits in Rehearsal


The Good: 


Neon Beast by Veera Valimaki


                Tosh Merino Light By Madeline Tosh 

The Bad: 


#NaKnitSweMo Sweater: Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
         
                Yowza What a Skein by Miss Babs in Coffee Break 

The Ugly: 


Auditioning Knits

Rikke Hat by Sarah Young 

Mrs. Jeckyl and Little Hyde by La Maison Rililie

Bulb by Veera Valimaki
Check out her entire Knit You Advent Calendar! Surprises everyday!

Knitting News, Notes and Events

I hope you enjoy a #BecauseofKnitting story sent to me by a listener. Keep 'em coming! 

Technology Talk Back

Stash2Go

Non-Knitting

What a Crock

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Chili  

Love it or Leave it


Love it: 

Serial Podcast
Bombgirls
Jamberry Nails 

Leave it: 

My little companion Jackson is showing his age.


She's Crafty

Yarny Christmas Wreath Project


Other News and Notes

Participating in a Holiday Caberet Night. No details yet! 

30 in 30 Challenge: I've pledged to myself to be active at least 30 minutes a day for 30 days in a row. Join along! 

I've also registered for a 10k to benefit brain tumor research. It takes place in March and you can donate if you are interested! See the Team Derren page for more information and click on my name if you'd like to donate! 










Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Episode 20: Monogamy: It's Not For Me

Program Mentions:
Thanks to mtk3 for the lovely iTunes review! It means a lot to a podcaster!
Thanks to Melinda, AKA Yanderwoman, for gifting me the Mama Vertebrae Pattern. How Sweet!

Catching Up: I've been a little sick, so forgive my scratchy voice!

Knitting Segments

Show-Ready Knits

Big Chunky Comfy Hat by Erica Kempf 

Knits in Rehearsal

Effortless, by Hannah Fettig 

Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks

TGV By Susan Ashcroft

Auditioning Knits 

Bluesand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie

Barley by Tin Can Knits

Bella Vita Cardigan by Christina Ghirlanda 

Knitting News, Notes and Events

Carolina Fiber Frolic was so much fun. Perfect amount of knitting, talking and drinking wine! 

I announced the winner of the skein of self-striping sock yarn from Berry Colorful Yarnings. Check out this episode to see if you won! 

Working on the next KAL, but stay tuned for information about the Knit Your Bit Campaign from the WWII Museum. They have a program where you knit scarves for Veterans. 

Technology Talk-Back: Stashbot

Stashbot is a new app by Hannah Fettig that helps (enables?) you to choose the right amount of yarn for your projects! Check it out and let me know what you think! 


Non-Knitting 

I apologize for not having a new crockpot recipe to share with you. I promise to get back on track in episode 21!

Love it or Leave it

Love it: 
Keurig Coffee Maker installed at school! Yay!! 


Leave it: 
Car accidents and driving a giant mini-van for a week! 

Here's a link to the Seinfeld video I referenced. 

Other News and Notes

Here's the recipe for the Mexican Street Corn and the Off the Cob Version

Yay! Thanksgiving! 

I found a couple of running partners. I'll let you know how it works out! 







Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Episode 19: Yarn Hangover

Catching up:
Enjoyed some quality time with my mom last weekend (she's awesome), saw a play and had a soup party this weekend!

Knitting Segments 

Show-Ready Knits


Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier 

Michelle's Atelier (good project photos to come!)

       Slip Stitch Seam

       The Knitting Answer Book 

Knits in Rehearsal


Neon Beast by Veera Valimaki


                Tosh Merino Light By Madeline Tosh 

#NaKnitSweMo Sweater: Effortless Cardigan by Hannah Fettig
         
                Yowza What a Skein by Miss Babs in Coffee Break 

Auditioning Knits

Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker

Arenales by Amy Christoffers


Knitting News, Notes and Events


Enjoy some SAFF photos! 











My Purchases: 
A Día de los Muertos bag from Sew Flo. Check them out on Etsy! 
Miss Babs Yowza (see link above) 
Jones Street DK from The Copper Corgi

Enjoy this article by Franklin Habit about How to be at a Fiber Festival


Knitting Talk Back: Knitting and Technology

This will be a mini-series on how I use technology aid in my knitting. This knitting talk back is about my favorite knitting app, Knit Companion

A Contest...

Don't forget to enter the contest in the Ravelry thread to win a skein of sock yarn from Berry Colorful Yarnings and, bonus prize, a small sock size project bag from Yasmin at Knit Shear Bliss










Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock



Love it or Leave it


Souper Sunday Soup Party: Try it with your friends! 


Someone at my school was my coffee angel this week, how sweet is this? 
Leave it: It's getting dark way too early! 

Other News and Notes: I Got Nothing this week! 

Thanks for listening! 







Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Episode 18: Drinking Game!

Program mentions go out to The Carolina Fiber Girls for mentioning me on their podcast! Thanks ladies.

Also thanks to knittersusan for the kind words on the iTunes review.

Catching Up:
If you are in the area, visit Childress Vineyards and Native Vines to try some North Carolina Wines. 

Knitting Segments


In Rehearsals: 

Atelier by Heidi Kirrmaier 


                       Madeline Tosh Pashmina in the Hosta Blue Colorway 

                       Icord Bind-off Tutorial From Craftsy

I mentioned the Curious Handmade Podcast hosted by Helen Stewart, check it out if you haven't already.


Mystik Spiral Socks by Josh Ryks


TGV High Speed Knitting by Susan Ashcroft 
                       Crazy Zauberball

Auditioning Knits: 





Knitting News, Notes and Events  


Carolina Fiber Frolic, November 7-9

SAFF, October 24-26


A Giveaway from Berry Colorful Yarnings. Make sure you listen to hear the rules for the contest and enter ASAP! 

Also listen for the special coupon code that Michelle from Berry Colorful Yarnings is generously offering for podcast listeners. She will have an update on October 23! 

Maria from Elegant Economy Knits has a very special pattern that will be released October 27th called The Graceful Pullover. I will make sure to link the pattern once it is available. 


#BecauseofKnitting has been really great! Keep it up on Ravelry and on Instagram. 

Knitting Talk Back: 

Health Benefits of Knitting

Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock: 

Easy Crockpot Black Bean Soup


Love it: 

Homeland (I know, I'm late!) 

I got a massage last week! Yay!!

Leave it: 

Bad health news from a friend. 

Other news and Notes: 

The running continues! 

Thanks for listening! 











Saturday, October 11, 2014

Episode 17 is a special episode so there's no normal segments this week! Hope you enjoy the special interview and listen to see if you won a prize for the PalKal 2014!

Please check out the FibroFibers website and donate to the KickStarter if you are able! Good things are coming from FibroFibers!