Episode 8: Knitting in Public

Thanks to the hosts of the following podcasts for mentioning my show on their shows!

Knitting Butterflies

Down Cellar Studio

Dark Knit Podcast

Knitting Segments: 

Alas, no show-ready knits this week (insert boos here!)

In rehearsals

Toujours by Joji Locatelli


Fruit Loops Socks by Kristi Geraci

Tutorial for Two at a Time Top Down Socks

Chiaogoo Needles 

In a sKnit Video Podcast is hosting a sKnit to do Knit A Long, which is a one-skein project KAL. 

Auditioning this Week: 

Liesl by Coco Knits

Louet Linen

Knitting Talk Back: 

Knitting in Public

Official Website

Do you knit in public? Where? When? How often? Have any good or bad experiences?

Knitting News and Notes: 

World Wide Knit in Public Day I'll be attending an event sponsored by the Charlotte Knitting Guild
June 14th 11am to 3pm

Mint Museum in Uptown Charlotte

Free admission with fiber-y paraphernalia 
10$ admission for others, 8$ Seniors and Free for children under 5

Since I mentioned them, The Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens

Visit listener Michelle's 31 page and help support her business! She has donated 2 31 bags to the podcast for prizes.

Friends and Fiberworks Summer Knitting Retreat near Asheville, NC. 

Non-Knitting Segments: 

What a Crock: 

Ooops! I can't find the original blog entry for this but the ingredients are: 
Bag of frozen tortellini
Small bag of fresh spinach (I use large bag)
2 Cans of Italian Style Diced Tomatoes
4 cups vegetable broth
1 block of cream cheese
Cook on low for 5-6 hours, stir to distribute the heavenly cream cheese

Love it: Jimmy Fallon Lip Syncs with Emma Stone

Leave it: I feel Blergh this week

Theatrical News and Notes:

Sad Day. I did not do my best at an audition, and I didn't get the role. I guess it wasn't meant to be!

Stitches Recap

*******Very Short Show Notes*******
Sorry this is late! I obviously didn't hit the publish button when I thought I did!

Just a few things I talked about on the Stitches South Recap Episode

Pawley Studios 
I forgot to mention that I went back on Sunday and got a fabulous Yarn Bowl!

Lo-Lo Bars by The Bar-maids

Fine Points Inc
The ladies in this booth were so nice and helpful! This is where I bought the Claudia Hand-Painted (see link below under Episode 7 Shownotes)

Teachers from whom I took knitting classes:

Gwen Bortner

Patty Lyons


I forgot to mention two other listeners that I got to meet! Donna from Alabama and Sandra from Tennessee! Thanks for saying hello ladies!

Episode 7: My First Time

Show Ready Knits

Hermione's Everyday Socks

In Rehearsals

Toujours by Joji Locatelli

Auditioning This Week

Not much mojo for auditions this week! Auditioned too many patterns before Stitches South. But, I am considering making a Hitofude Cardigan. I was inspired after trying one on at Stitches South and seeing Megan's on the Stockinette Zombie Video Podcast. If you haven't yet, check out Amy and Megan on that podcast.

In the Wings: Stash Enhancement

Miss Babs Kilimanjaro

Madeline Tosh Pashmina

Claudia Hand Painted Lace

Louet Euroflax Sport Weight

Knit-A-Long Talk

Please join the Spring Forward KAL! I have decided, since I can change the rules if I want to, it's my podcast, right?

You have until June 15th to bind off and post your pictures in the thread on Ravelry! If I get at least 15 entries I will add a second prize!

Knitting Talk Back

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My First Time

When did you become a real knitter? What project was your first tough lesson learning knitting project? Do you still have it? Did it work out? What did you learn in the process? Please go to the Ravelry Group and post about your first time. Let's remember how far we've come and encourage new knitters to try new things! 

My First Time was the Pimlico Shrug

This looks so terrible on me that I don't even have any photos! 

Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock!

Chicken Jambalaya

Love it or Leave it:

Love it: Call the Midwife

Leave it: Un-Spring-Like weather on my Spring Break

She's Crafty

Been working on some sewing projects

Reversible Sock Knitting Project Bag Tutorial

(I used this pattern to make the first two bags above) 

Follow me on Goodreads if you are interested in what I'm reading! 

Episode 6 Show Notes: Are you a Geek or a Nerd? 

Thank you for iTunes review: Blue Jeep and MrsShoo   

Knitting Segments

Show Ready: 

Botanical Cowl by 

Megan Goodacre

Free pattern on Ravelry

Wish I had chosen a more exciting yarn, but it's very lightweight and will be a great Spring Cowl. I haven't weaved in the ends yet, so I'll post my pictures as soon as I'm able. 

In Rehearsals:

The Dude Sweater: Are you tired of hearing about this yet? I’m tired of thinking about it!

http://ravel.me/ACTuallyKNITting/txi2f

 Hermione’s everyday socks

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hermiones-everyday-socks

Audtioning this Week:

Linum tee:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/linum-tee

Otherside:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/otherside

Serina Cardigan

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/serina-cardigan

Make a Wish

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/make-a-wish

Rocky Coast Cardigan

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rocky-coast-cardigan

Favorite knitting things:

Vintage rose knitting boutique

Stitch marker necklace

I ordered the yellow yarn ball and the knit knerd set plus the iced coffee stitch marker.

http://vintageroseloves.com

Sexy Knitter on Etsy 

Notions Tin

Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock: 

Spicy Spaghetti Squash with Black Beans

Love it or Leave it:

Modcloth Clothing Website

Llama Queen Teeshirt

Leave it: Nothing this week!! Whoop! Optimism!

Other News and Notes:

Saw 2 plays this week:

Driving Miss Daisy

Chicago

Geek Vs. Nerd Vs. Dork: What are you geeky about?

http://slackprop.wordpress.com/2013/06/03/on-geek-versus-nerd/

Don’t forget the Spring Forward KAL!

Actually Knitting Episode 5: Oh, the Lessons!

Check out this episode!

Episode 5: Oh, the Lessons!

Knitting segments

Show ready

In rehearsals

Auditioning this week

Flubs and Flops

Knitting News

Non knitting segments

What a crock

Love it or Leave it

Other news and events

Thank you to BrittMCd123 for iTunes review! Whoop! 

Thanks to everyone who has joined the Ravelry Group! 

Knitting Segments

Show Ready

Owl Coffee Cup Cozy by Sabrina Thompson (knitphomaniac)

Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief 

In Rehearsals: 

The Dude by Andrea Rangel

Auditioning This Week

I mentioned the App I've been using to organize my ideas for Stitches: KnitMinder

Endpaper Mitts

Radon Pullover

Morro Tank

Color Affection

At Dawn

Gale

3 in 1

Flubs and Flops

Let's not dwell on the links….Plus, there aren't any pictures. Who wants evidence??

But, I will link to the tutorials I used in these now defunct projects: 

Short Row Tutorial

Two at a Time Sock Tutorial

These aren't flubs, but the two yarn shops I mentioned that I like in Asheville, NC

Purl's Yarn Emporium 

Paradise Yarn

Knitting News

I discussed skill levels based on this information on the Craft Yarn Council Website

What do you think of their levels? Are you interested in acquiring all the skills necessary to "graduate" to the next level? Go to the Ravelry group to discuss!

Non-Knitting

What a Crock!

Slow Cooker Texas Style Beef Brisket

Love it or Leave it

Loved the lovely introduction I got at an event this week, I needed a pick-me-up and my friend delivered. 

Leave it

General feeling of frustration I've been feeling this past couple of weeks. 

Other News

I sang at an event tonight (Wednesday March 26th, 2014) at Theatre Charlotte