Thursday, October 9, 2014

Episode 148: YAY Vacay



Megan and Amy get nostalgic about the podcast birthday and are excited about their upcoming trip to Rhinebeck. They also review the fun and visually striking designs of Graphic Knits by Alexis Winslow.

Your hosts: Amy is JKnitMa on Ravelry and Megan is JustRunKnit on Ravelry

 Administrati - 

Thanks to all that supported and cheered on Megan in her marathon!

Zombie Birthday kits have shipped!
Megan's sock pattern: Pump Up The Volume
Amy's hat pattern: Happy Mountain Crown
Birthday kit giveaway  - help us celebrate by sharing cake (via pictures) with us!

Sept-Oct KAL - knit a sweater for Rhinebeck (or another Fall festival)
Indie String giveaway
Twist Fiber Studio kickstarter coordinating yarn/fiber and project bags

Say HI to us at Rhinebeck if you are going, and we will be bringing swag!

FOs - 14:40
Amy FOs:
Jinx

Megan FOs:
Prairie Fire

WIPs - 22
Amy ACTIVE WIPS:
Ink
Color work Connectivity Gloves with SilverSpun and Indie String
Amy NAPs (Needle Adjacent Projects): 
Sweetness Pullover

Megan WIPs: 
Kerrera
Megan NAPs:  Germander Shrug

Review - 31:30

20 projects from hats, mittens, scarves and our favorite: garments! Alexis has fun and visually striking designs that have unique constructions and playful use of color.
Other featured content on the knit/review schedule:
     Heather Zoppetti Designs – Woodstar Mitts – 10/3
     Dayana Knits – Laszlo Cardigan – 10/7
     Knitscene/Knitting Daily blog – Barbet Turtleneck – 10/9
     Polka Dot Overload - Bowerbird Wrap – 10/15

Enabling - 43:10
Amy:  Neon-tastic Madelinetosh Sport from Jimmy Beans Wool for Sweetness Pullover
Megan: Nomadic Yarns: Poolside self-striping
Visit General Store of Minnetonka if you are ever in the area