05.02.2016 - By Michelle Fleshman
Knitting
Segments
I mentioned the Unraveling with Greg and
Joey podcast, check those guys out if you get a
second!
Show Ready Knits
Bryum by Cailliau
Berangere
I mentioned a flub I had with a dropped stitch, which I was able
to repair using my Fix a
Stitch.
Knits in Rehearsal
Hermione's Every
Day Socks by Erica Lueder
I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks
that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.
Memories
Blanket by Georgie Nicolson
Auditioning Knits
Pure Joy by
Joji Locatelli
I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura
Hilados and I can't wait to get this!
Ice
Shanty by Amy Miller
Knitting News, Notes and Events
We wrapped up the Broadway Kal on April 30th and we have several
prizes to give away. Make sure to listen to see if you are one of
the lucky ones!
The PalKal will be starting in June. I am looking for prizes and
sponsors, so email me if you are interested!
I mentioned World Wide Knit in Public day which is June 18,
2016.
I also mentioned the Knit
Girllls podcast and their KAL, Stash Dash. Check out their
podcast.
I also mentioned a new to me video podcast called Legacy Knitz.
Non-Knitting Segments
What a Crock!
Crock Pot 5 Ingredient Honey Sriracha Chicken
Love it or Leave it
Love: Unbreakable Kimmy
Schmidt, Season 2, is out on Netflix.
Leave: Packaging issues
Stage Craft
I've been doing a lot of sewing and finished a pattern I will
definitely be making again.
McCall's
M6654 is a great value and I am learning more about lining
garments and using my serger.
I am loving the fabric selections from Girl Charlee Fabrics.
I am currently working on a jumpsuit from Butterick's
B6330.
Other News and Notes
Books
I finished reading 2 books:
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay
Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave
I started reading The
No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall
Smith
Running
Thanks so much for donating to Team
Taps and my efforts towards running the 41st annual Marine
Corps Marathon in October of this year. Fundraising is far from
over, so if you are interesting in donating, it's not too
late.
Other
May is shaping up to be a very busy month and final exams will
be here before I know it, so I hope to keep a regular recording
schedule for the month.