Actually Knitting Episode 42: At Peace with my Socks

Knitting Segments

Thanks for listening to the show! Welcome both new and returning listeners!

Show Ready Knits

Nomadic Yarns Vanilla Socks

Yarn: Nomadic Yarns Trusty Sock in Beach Cruiser colorway

Needles: Size 1 Knitter's Pride Karbonz circular needles

Just a plain toe-up sock with an afterthought heel. I had a little bit of a flub on the heel! 

Knits in Rehearsal

View from the Charles by Jennifer Lassonde

My Project Page 

Yarn: Knitwits Freia Handpaints Ombre Fingering in Grapevine 

         Madeline Tosh Twist Light in Raspberry Cordial

Needles: Size 7 Signature Convertibles

I mentioned doing a citric acid soak on my Madeline Tosh, here's the link to the post by Jasmin of the Knitmore Girls where she gives you instructions on how to soak your yarns.

I mentioned one of my go-to knitting reference books, The Knitter's Answer Book by Margaret Radcliffe. 

Vanilla Socks for Josh

I rescued the yarn for these socks from a long term WIP that was starting to make me feel guilty.

Yarn: Wisdom Yarns Saki Bamboo in Crayon Box Colorway

Needles: Size 0 Chiagoo circular needles

Cast on 32 for the toe and increased up to 72 stitches. 

Best Friend Los Monos Locos Socks

Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan

My Project Page

Yarn: Online Supersocke Neon Color Two

Needles: Addi Turbo Sock Rockets (LOVE THESE!)

Memories Blanket by Georgie Hallam 

I have added a few more squares to my blanket! 

Auditioning Knits

Hellebore Shawl by Susie White

Mix and Match Henley's by Kristi Seipel 

Knitting News, Notes and Events

The View from the Charles pattern contest ended on November 20, 2015. Be sure to listen to see if you are the lucky winner, and then get in touch with me on Ravelry.

Fern Fiber pop-up Shop with Tap Root Magazine 

Check out Fern Fiber!

Knits on Stage

I had a funny interaction while having breakfast with my grandmother this week. 

Knitting Talkback

This episode we continue our series on Ravelry favorites. I discuss the yarns and people tabs at the top of the screen in Ravelry. 

Non-Knitting Segments

What a Crock 

Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup 

Love it or Leave it

Love it: The Great British Baking Show on PBS

Leave it: It gets dark so early! 

Other News and Notes 

Running News: 

I have signed up for another 1/2 marathon on December 12, 2015 as well as a 10 mile race in February. 

Book Updates: 

I'm reading book number 8 in the Rhys Bowen series called Her Royal Spyness. I accidentally skipped this one and read book 9 first! 

I am currently listening to Why Not Me by Mindy Kaling.