Episode 31: 1K Zombies

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SHOW NOTES:

Zombie Shout-outs:
Melissa aka MSkiKnits has a new podcast about her journey as a single-handed knitter.  Check her out at: http://www.singlehandedknits.com
Lois aka knittingsmybag thanks for being an act of kindness accomplice (AKA?).  You are ALL kinds of awesome.  Check her out at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/knittingsmybag
Thanks for the Target puppies famous Kristi aka kristinaknits

Zombie Odds and Ends:

May/June 2012 is 2 Balls KAL: any size, any color, one bigger than the other, different colors
  
1000 Zombie Prize-a-palooza -2 ravelry pattern download giveaways drawn, threads for 1 t-shirt (S-2XL), and Knittingmybag custom zombie bag

The HO bags are coming!  We are working out the details with Shannon aka weesparrow

Megan Finished Objects:
MadMay Fitted Pullover

Megan WIP:
Camp Loopy Cara Cara

Megan Next Up:
None

Megan Acquisitions & Enabling:
Fibernymph green gradient heavenly
Fibernymph storm warning gradient sunshine 800yds
Knittingsmybag Baconfairy zippered pouches

Amy Finished Objects:
Georgia on my mind socks
Back to School U-vest
Spinning

Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
Olive this sweater
Hex socks
Secret swap knitting

Amy Acquisitions & Enabling:
None
Thanks for joining us on our knitting adventures!

Episode 30: Small World

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SHOW NOTES:

Zombie Shout-outs:
All mixed in: Lynae aka ExecuDiva, Amanda aka Manduh, Mandy aka BaconFairy, Lois aka Knittingsmybag, Kristi aka kristinaknits, Loopy Swap partner, Emily aka oohfancypants, Katie aka katiebell, Carolyn aka cawshirley
 
Zombie Odds and Ends:
Spread throughout:
May/June 2012 is 2 Balls KAL: any size, any color, one bigger than the other, different colors
Impending 1000 Zombie Prize-a-palooza - JOIN THE GROUP!
VKN Wednesday 5/23 9PMish CST, Google Hangout link will be posted to Plurk and Ravelry forums

Megan Finished Objects:
Color Affection for MadMay KAL with TML

Megan WIP:
MadMay Fitted Pullover

Megan Next Up:
Cara Cara Pullover designed by fellow zombie Amanda aka Manduh for Camp Loopy

Megan Acquisitions & Enabling:
Grinning Gargoyle Roxi in THUNDERsnow colorway
     Lynae aka ExecuDiva's Etsy Shop
Lorna's Laces Sportmate in cermak colorway for Camp Loopy

Amy Finished Objects:
Spinning

Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
Georgia on my mind socks - test knit
Back to School U-vest


Amy Acquisitions & Enabling:
DIY  PVC Niddy Noddy
Zippered pouches from Kukubee


Thanks for joining us on our knitting adventures!

Episode 29: 29 for the First Time

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SHOW NOTES:

Zombie Shout-outs:
We loved and recommend Shepherd's Harvest
 
Zombie Odds and Ends:
Drawing for GIVEAWAY Stripe Study pattern donated by Annett aka netnet84

May/June 2012 is 2 Balls KAL: any size, any color, one bigger than the other, different colors

Megan Finished Objects:
MadMay Folded

Megan WIP:
Color Affection for MadMay KAL with TML

Megan Next Up:
Vesper for MadMay

Megan Acquisitions & Enabling:
Cloud Lover Sock

Amy Finished Objects:
Chiton

Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
Georgia on my mind socks - test knit
Back to School U-vest


Amy Acquisitions & Enabling:
Shibui Knits Linen 
More pima silk 
Magnets are from JL Yarnworks
LOADS of fiber from Shepherd's Harvest
C&M Acres of Maxwell IA
Cloudlover Fiber


Thanks for joining us on our knitting adventures!

Episode 28: Ranting and Counting

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SHOW NOTES:

Zombie Shout-outs:
Thanks  Cori aka irocknits for the pattern

Thanks to Britni aka Beewing for the 2 BALLS of yarn and FANTASTIC handmade card

Thanks to Tracy aka phoenixfire who made Megan's day

Thanks to Shannon aka weesparrow who has shipped out all the shirts (message her if you haven't gotten your shirt or shipment notification).  She did all the hard work in support of our podcast!  Thank Shannon by posting a picture of you wearing your shirt out in the Ravelry thread

Possibly going to Shepherd's Harvest thanks to Sara aka savetheplanknit

Podcast mentions: Fat Squirrel Speaks and Lemknitcrochet

Zombie Odds and Ends:
GIVEAWAY Stripe Study pattern donated by Annett aka netnet84, drawing next week 5/15/2012

May/June 2012 is 2 Balls KAL: any size, any color, one bigger than the other, different colors

Megan Finished Objects:
None

Megan WIP:
MadMay Folded for the 2nd time

Megan Next Up:
Color Affection with Tash aka tashbalaz for MadMay KAL

Megan Acquisitions & Enabling:
None

Amy Finished Objects:
Handspun Monster Chunk

Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
Georgia on my mind socks - test knit
Back to School U-vest
Chiton

Amy Acquisitions & Enabling:
Oinkpigments Worsted 'Watermelon Rind' colorway
Check out Stephanie aka hotpinksocks at  http://hotpinksocksreviews.blogspot.com

Thanks for joining us on our knitting adventures!

Episode 27: Yarnover Over

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SHOW NOTES:

Zombie Shout-outs:
Thanks to Lois aka knittingsmybag at http://www.etsy.com/shop/knittingsmybag
Stephanie aka hotpinksocks at  http://hotpinksocksreviews.blogspot.com

Loved meeting at Yarnover:
Dawn aka PBrr, Carla aka bloglesscarla, Maureen aka mom3, Laura aka mom2boys76, Patty aka ptvision, Bonnie aka bjholli, Angela aka allforloveofyarn, Jeanette aka sunvalleyfibers, Cori aka Irocknits, Lisa aka knitme, Lynae aka ExecuDiva (genius behind Grinning Gargoyle yarn), Adrienne aka Drin (designer extraordinaire of Skyp socks),  Sarah aka MiaBellaYarn of http://miabellayarn.com/
Wonderful time and spinning wheel delivery by Kristi aka kristinaknits


Zombie Odds and Ends:
Yarnover re-cap:
Favorite indie dyers: Grinning Gargoyle, All For the Love of Yarn, Sun Valley Fibers
Most seen pattern: color affection
Clara Parkes class is a MUST

Self Striping KAL prize drawing  - 307 FOs, 4 fabulous prizes
Honorable mention:
   Lauren aka lemknitcrochet 6 pair of socks and 1 monster
   Tracy aka phoenixfire 6 pair of socks and tons of baby hats

Next KAL announcement: May/June 2012 is 2 Balls KAL

Shannon is starting to ship out shirts


Megan Finished Objects:
Sunstone Castle

Megan WIP:
MadMay Folded
Skyp Socks

Megan Next Up:
Color Affection with Tash aka tashbalaz for MadMay KAL

Megan Acquisitions & Enabling:
Zombie bags from Lois aka Knittingsmybag
All for the Love of Yarn Eloquence

Hot Pink Socks blog prize: SpinningFates Toula in the color Tropicana

Rainy Days and Wooly Dogs Ricin

Amy Finished Objects:
Hitchhiker
Skew

Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
Georgia on my mind socks - test knit
Back to School U-vest
Iceland

Amy Acquisitions & Enabling:
Grinning Gargoyle
Fiber Stuffs
Ladybug wheel

Thanks for joining us on our knitting adventures!