Episode 19: KAL Completion

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SHOW NOTES:

Zombie Shout-Outs:
* Happy Leap Day birthday Annett (aka NetNet84)
* Thanks Karrie (aka knitpurlgurl) for pattern
* AWESOME RESPONSE to 716 Zombie yarn pre-order - Jenn will be working from the thread replies in order, first custom etsy listings going up by end of the week because she is waiting on us. Sorry for the delay, but worth the wait!

Odds and Ends:
AWESOME Jan/Feb cardigan KAL, amazing first time sweaters, beautiful FOs,
Thanks to Heather (aka HeatherG7) official den mother of the KAL with 59 posts in the chatter thread!
Prizes drawn

March/April Stripes KAL - badge posted, tag projects with stzombiesmar12kal

Giveaway threads coming soon: for 716knit Zombie Striping and Mini Mochi and Serrated pattern

Amy's Mom's Etsy shop: 210th Street Designs FREE SHIPPING code: zombie19

Megan Finished Objects:
LaLaar
Penny the Laundromat Monster

Megan WIP:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/justrunknit/larch-cardigan

Megan Next Up:
Self striping madness!

Megan Acquisitions & Enabling:
716knit zombie stripe

Amy Finished Objects:
Stocking
Earth and Sky
Serrated Scarf

Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
Hitchhiker
Laar

Amy Next Up:
Striping it up

Amy Acquisitions & Enabling:
None

Thanks for joining us on our knitting adventures!

Episode 18: Motivational Speakers

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SHOW NOTES:

Zombie Shout-Outs:
* Jenn (aka gipunkjenn), the ROCK STAR INDIE DYER of 716 knits, dyed up a zombie striping colorway just in time for our KAL, watch for the pre-order thread
* Loving the Serrated Scarf WIP photos from test knitters
* Daizie Knits (Jen W) gave us a coupon code for her very reasonably priced yarn and fiber : zombie20

Remembering Remy Preemie Hat KAL with Tracey (aka tbmmcarthy) for 95 days (3/1- 6/3) in memory of Remy. Amy shares her story. Check out the Ravelry Group Please knit a hat, there are prizes!

Odds and Ends:
* Jan/Feb 2012 KAL - any cardigan pattern, any yarn
1 more week until FO drawing, prizes shown
Post those FO pics ASAP!

Megan Finished Objects:
Triangle Serrated Scarf blocked with Inspinknitty wires
Dyeabolical Mitten sample
Finished flames on the Freak Out

Megan WIP:
LaLaar
Penny the Laundromat Monster

Megan Next Up:
Finishing Laar and Larch for the Amy Christoffers KAL

Megan Acquisitions & Enabling:
Impromptu trip to Darn Knit Anyway with Sarah (aka smurphy2), Becca (aka beeca), Kristi (aka kristinaknits), and Jennifer (aka theunjennifer)....Thanks for a great time ladies!
WOOT 40% off: Cascade 220 for a zombie, Malabrigo Seleccion Privada for a monster, and Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca as a contrast color for the monster

Amy Finished Objects:
April 2011 Cookie A Socks

Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
Hitchhiker
Laar
Stocking
Earth and Sky
Serrated Scarf

Amy Next Up:
Something small for nerd wars if I get one other thing off the needles

Amy Acquisitions & Enabling:
KnittingsMyBag Medium Bag
My Needs Yarn prizes
Dramatic Knits Swap loot

Thanks for joining us on our knitting adventures!

Episode 17: Enough about the Scarf

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SHOW NOTES:

Zombie Shout-Outs:
* HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY and thanks for all the virtual Valentines on Ravelry
* Megan's Serrated Scarf pattern went out to test knitters!! Thanks Annett (aka NetNet84), Amanda (aka manduh), Mandy (aka baconfairy), Angie (aka flangel813), Katie (aka katiebell), Anna (aka Phoebe25), Barb (aka knittybarb), and Barbara (aka CoffeeYarn)
* Thanks to LaLa for a short spindle session via Hangout :)

Odds and Ends:
* Jan/Feb 2012 KAL - any cardigan pattern, any yarn
2 more weeks until FO drawing, prizes will be shown next week
* Amy sewing some bags, show and tell next week!
* Zombie buttons are in the mail
* Announced that March KAL will be any pattern with self-striping yarn

Megan Finished Objects:
Serrated Scarf blocked with Inspinknitty wires

Megan WIP:
LaLaar
Another Serrated Scarf

Megan Next Up:
All Hands On Deck with amazing new Dyeabolical colorway ROMA
Penny the Laundry Monster out of 716knit Boss

Megan Acquisitions & Enabling:
Thanks Ashley (aka ModernKnittress) for the FANTASTIC Loopy Ewe Swap package
ZuZus Petals out of Pashmina and Plumknit Silky Cashmere
716knit is dyeing a self striping zombie colorway up for us!

Amy Finished Objects:
Shalom for KAL
Rosamunds Cardigan

Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
Hitchhiker
Sock
Stocking
Serrated Scarf in Mini Mochi

Amy Next Up:
Finishing stuff and Swap stuff

Amy Acquisitions & Enabling:
Spinning Fates
More Dancing Dog Dyeworks
So many things on order I feel sick!

Thanks for joining us on our knitting adventures!

Episode 16: Double Camera Double Fun

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SHOW NOTES:

Zombie Shout-Outs:
* Amy's Pattern Zombie the Podcaster is out and ready to be knit!
* DDD Kits available, 30 sold in no time flat! Michelle (aka woolylove) says to PM her on Ravelry with a the kit request and she will take an order, it will take more time then the 30 that are sold...
* Thanks Annett (aka NetNet84) sending her too small sweater Megan’s way
* Thanks Erin of Girl Who Knits Blog for the awesome giveaway prize package of her favorite things

Odds and Ends:
* Jan/Feb 2012 KAL - any cardigan pattern, any yarn
103 tagged in Ravelry 58 FOs Tash (aka tashbalaz) has 3 in there !!!SERIOUSLY!!
Thanks for KALing with us, and still have 3 weeks to join the fun
* We are 700 zombies strong WOOT!
* Buttons giveaway - Winners please PM Megan (justrunknit) with your address
Megan chose the Felted Canoe knitting in circles by CraftingCrone
Amy chose Sweaters for Strippers by EmilyK3661
3 random numbers were drawn
* Megan is teaching her daughter to knit and is SO PROUD

Megan Finished Objects:
Thin Ice blocked with Inspinknitty wires

Megan WIP:
LaLaar
Serrated Scarf Pattern out soon, let Megan know if you want to test knit or test read for her

Megan Next Up:
2012 a sweater odyssey: Amy Christoffers KAL - Larch
ZOMBIE!!!
Dramatic Knits swap

Megan Acquisitions & Enabling:
Bright Craft bag super affordable flat bottom drawstring project bags for $12 (+$2.50 shipping)
Dream In Color 70-20-10

Amy Finished Objects:
HO Socks
Dustland Mitts

Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
KAL Shalom
Rosamunds Cardigan
Laar

Amy Next Up:
Finishing stuff and Swap stuff

Amy Acquisitions & Enabling:
DDD - Party in the Doghouse
716xKnit - I need something slutty to wear
So many things on order!

Thanks for joining us on our knitting adventures!

Episode 15: Reading and Arithmetic

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SHOW NOTES:

Zombie Shout-Outs:
Thanks Katie (aka Katiebell) - edited zombie pattern and the pattern went to testers

Odds and Ends:
* Jan/Feb 2012 KAL - any cardigan pattern, any yarn
92 projects tagged, 43 FOs: beautiful FO shots are pouring in!
Thanks for KALing with us, and still plenty of time to join the fun
* Buttons giveaway: 2 for best excuse 3 random
Enter NOW

Megan Finished Objects:
Freak Out Test Knit

Megan WIP:
LaLaar
Triangular scarf of my own design - Stay tuned

Megan Next Up:
2012 a sweater odyssey: Amy Christoffers KAL - Larch

Megan Acquisitions & Enabling:
TFA Year in Colour Jan 2012

Amy Finished Objects:
Daughter Nyan Cats
Zombie Dog BIG zombie

Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
KAL Shalom
Rosamunds Cardigan
Socks
Dustland Mitts

Amy Next Up:
Still NOTHING! Going to finish stuff!

Amy Acquisitions & Enabling:
Three Irish Girls yarn from Knitter's Palette

Book Reviews:
* Socktopus: 17 Pairs of Socks Worth Showing Off by Alice Yu
* Amanda Hocking (from Austin, MN) adolescent paranormal romance genre
* Adult non-fiction ;o)
Outliers
Why We Get Fat

Thanks for joining us on our knitting adventures!