Hollywood Knitter

In this episode, I talk about my knitting, upcoming knitting travels, ponder friendship skills and ask you to enter contests!!

Another episode were I talk about my knits, my upcoming travels, a Hollywood Story and talk about some contests.

In this episode, we talk about my knitting, my focus on maintaining and strengthening friendhsips, some book reviews and some talk about my upcoming fibery travels.

In this episode, I talk about knitting projects, finished objects, recent trips to Disneyland & SF Outside Lands Festival, and my future travels.

In this episode, I talk about my 6 FOs, WIP's, upcoming projects, recent travel adventures and future travel. I also have a prize winner and announce a new contest.

In this Special Episode of Hollywood Knitter, I talk about my recent trip to the Super Summer KnitTogether in Nashville, TN from June 27 to July 1, 2012. This knitting retreat was hosted by Laura & Leslie of The KnitGirrrls and Carin of Round the Twist video podcasts.

In the Can  Starving Musician by Laura Linneman in Loops & Threads Cozy Wool in Granite on US 10.5/ 6.5mm Slouchy Beret by Natalie Larson in Cascade 220 in Palm Green on US 7/ 4.5mm & US 10/ 6.0mm Now Playing Goodale by Cecily Glowik MacDonald in stash Lane Borgoesia Sport in Mustard Duckies socks by Samantha Hayes in MamaZooma Nanoo in Maidenhood on US 3 / 3.25 mm Straightforward Mitts by Simone Draeger in Knit Picks Chroma in Midwinter on US 2.5 / 3.0mm Swirly Hat by TChemGrrl in Berocco Comfort Worsted in Beet Root on US 7 / 4.5mm Scrappy Socks (Inspired by Susan B. Anderson) in Sock Yarn Scraps The Gossip Lightning in a Bottle was an amazing way to spend my Memorial Day. Tragedy, crappy time at Electric Daisy Carnival and Tooth Extraction. Heading to Nashville for Super Summer Knitogether (SSK) Signed up for CogKnitive Fiber Retreat 2012 in October! Family coming to visit in August (going to DISNEYLAND!!) then to Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco Behind the Scenes Update on focus for May & June which  is "Financial Stability" Production Notes Contest for May & June is open until June 30th. Leave a comment in Ravelry thread telling me your best financial tip Come say hello if you are going to SSK!!! You can find me as allison1031 on Twitter or Ravelry and hollywoodknitter on Plurk. Also check out & join the Ravelry Group - Hollywood Knitter Podcast.

In this episode there is contest winners, knitting talk, update on my personal goals and some gossip on my recent & upcoming travels. Show notes can be found at www.hollywoodknitter.com.

In the Can Honey Cowl 2.0 from Madelinetosh's Honey Cowl knit in Carons Simply Soft in Autumn Red on US 8/5mm Scylla Socks by Fiona Lucas in Abstract Fibers Supersock in Funhouse on US 1.5/2.5mm (Widdershins Formula by K2Knits HERE) Now Playing Corrie Fair Isle Vest by Knitpicks in Knit Picks Palette on US 2/2.75mm - Almost there!! Clockwork Scarf by Stephen West in Blue Moon Socks That Rock Lightweight in Blackbird and Froebe Fibers Superwash Sock in Raspberry Bliss on US 5/3.75mm Coming Attractions Goodale by Cecily Glowak MacDonald - I dreamed of doing this short sleeve cardigan with pockets. The Gossip Check out the Snatchel Project which involves making some lady parts to send to male congressman.  I will be making a womb to send! For great information on the project and interviews with the organizers, listen to Brenda Dayne's Cast On Episode 114 . Work - Continues. Boyfriend came up to visit and got sick! TV - Cutting back on shows due to lack of time but have added Lost Girl. Had a pair of socks bite the dust after 5.5 years.  Europe Socks. Recommitting to fitness. Signed up Hollywood 5K for next week and a 10k in a few months.  Also starting Jillian Michaels Body Revolution on April 1st. Camp KIP is in three weeks!!  So excited!! Coachella is in three weeks too. Getting all the gear ready to spend three days camping. Behind the Scenes For March & April my focus will be on Adding More Creativity to my Life. Ukulele learning is progressing.  I have been practicing 3x week. Still suck bad but having fun. No progress on quilting front but hopefully next week. Production Notes Contest for March & April is still open until April 30th. Leave a comment in Ravelry thread telling me about some creative pursuit you have always wanted to do! It can be ANYTHING!  Prize is a copy of Clara Parkes Knitters Book of Socks and a skein of Freckle Faced Fibers Kimono Sock Yarn. Member Drawing!! We've reached 100 members in the ravelry group.  Thanks to everyone for participating in the contests and taking time to introduce yourselves!!  As a thank you, I am giving away any giftable Ravelry pattern up to $10. No. 25 was selected randomly and the winner is OSKnittingmama or Charity!  PM with your pattern selection! You can find me as allison1031 on Twitter or Ravelry and hollywoodknitter on Plurk. Also check out & join the Ravelry Group - Hollywood Knitter Podcast.  

Now Playing Corrie Fair Isle Vest by Knitpicks in Knit Picks Palette on US 2/2.75mm - So much closer to being done. Honey Cowl 2.0 from Madelinetosh's Honey Cowl knit in Carons Simply Soft in Autumn Red on US 8/5mm Scylla Socks by Fiona Lucas in Abstract Fibers Supersock in Funhouse on US 1.5/2.5mm (Widdershins Formula by K2Knits HERE) Clockwork Scarf by Stephen West in Blue Moon Socks That Rock Lightweight in Blackbird and Froebe Fibers Superwash Sock in Rasberry Bliss on US 5/3.75mm Coming Attractions Hats for Christmas Gifts!! Sweater or Cardigan for Camp KIP in 7 Weeks?!?! The Gossip Work - In Week 16 of 50 for out of town work. Random thoughts on trip to Japan.  Visited Tokyu Hands and Okadaya Included a few picture but you can see more here. On Shopping Kick - Picked up Principles of Knitting from Amazone, Merrell Shoes from Zappos anda new suitcase from EBags.com which has EXCELLENT customer service. Mailed my Mother Bears!!!   Behind the Scenes Increase Travel in 2012...is a success!! Have 11 upcoming trips planned. Thanks to Shae (xshae on Ravelry) for pointing me to Blurb.com as a place to create your own books! I plan on doing a travel book! For March & April my focus wull be on Adding More Creativity to my Life. I have plans to learn the ukelele (help getting started from KnittyBlog here) and to quilt. Keep you updated!   Production Notes Winner of contest for January/February is JavaJennie!  Thanks for telling me about a favorite place you have travelled too or a place you have always wanted to visit. Prize is a skein of Blue Moon Socks that Rock Medium Weight in River Rocked and the Knetted sock pattern by Cat Bordhi. New Contest for March & April. Leave a comment telling me about some creative pursuit you have always wanted to do! It can be ANYTHING!  Prize is a copy of Clara Parkes Knitters Book of Socks and a skein of Freckle Faced Fibers Kimono Sock Yarn. You can find me as allison1031 on Twitter or Ravelry and hollywoodknitter on Plurk. Also check out & join the Ravelry Group - Hollywood Knitter Podcast.    

In the Can Watermelon Socks (aka Honey Badger Socks) in Mystery Wool Mother Bear #4 for Mother Bear Project knit with worsted scraps. Also finished the faces for theMother Bears I finished in October. Repaired my Beaded Black Betty. Not really an FO but it sat so long in the mend pile...i'm counting it. Flops Mother Bear #5 - Crochet gauge was too loose and my idea to felt failed. So my sad bear was adopted by my boyfriend. Now Playing Corrie Fair Isle Vest by Knitpicks in Knit Picks Palette on US2/2.75mm - I will be knitting this forever!!!! Honey Cowl 2.0 from Madelinetosh's Honey Cowl knit in Carons Simply Soft in Autumn Red on US8/5mm Coming Attractions Hats for Christmas Gifts!! The Gossip Work - In Week 12 of 50 for out of town work.  Tired of it. No Stitches West or Madrona for me this year...instead I am heading to JAPAN!!! Will be going to Tokyo, Hakone region and Kyoto! But I am planning on going to Rhinebeck! Found a home for an unloved project - a cheap crappy fuzzy acrylic made worse by doing it in a lace pattern - but now my Branching Out lives happily with a two-year old! Behind the Scenes New Travel Philosophy - Embrace being a tourist and say YES to adventures!! No Embarrassment! Travel Log Ideas? I am trying to figure out how to best capture my adventures. Diary? Blog? Video? I'd love to hear your ideas! Hollywood Story  A quick glimpse of Quentin Tarantino and a workout with Jamie Foxx! Production Notes Discovered that oldest episodes are not available on Itunes.  Will be revamping the website and moving to a new server by April to take care of the issue.  Plan on a new logo for podcast buttons and business cards! You have until February 29th to enter the contest for January/February on the Ravelry thread. All you have to do is tell me about a favorite place you have travelled too or a place you have always wanted to visit. Prize will be a skein of Blue Moon Socks that Rock Medium Weight in River Rocked and the Knetted sock pattern by Cat Bordhi. You can find me as allison1031 on Twitter or Ravelry and hollywoodknitter on Plurk. Also check out & join the Ravelry Group - Hollywood Knitter Podcast.  

In the Can Steering Wheel Cover in LB Wool Ease in Navy Now Playing Watermelon Socks (aka Honey Badger Socks) in Mystery Wool Coming Attractions Corrie Fair Isle Vest by Knitpicks in Knit Picks Palette on US2/2.75mm Mother Bear Project - The wonderful Dr. Gemma of the CogKnitive Podcast has started her annual KAL/CAL for this worthy charity. Do good....MAKE BEARS! The Gossip Christmas Goodies - Clara Parkes Knitter's Book of Yarn & Knitter's Book of Socks as well as miscellaneous yarn and gift card to the LYS. New Years - Mexican and Season 1 Muppet Show!! Trailers Purchased a skein of Weekend Sock in the Malachite Colorway from Unwind Yarn Company (akaDana of Just One More Row Podcast) Proud owner of an awesome Retro Mushroom Project Bag and stitch markers from Sticks Stones String (aka michelestitches) Behind the Scenes For January/February I will focus on my travel goals. Enter the contest for January/February on the Ravelry thread. All you have to do is tell me about a favorite place you have travelled too or a place you have always wanted to visit. Prize will be a skein of Blue Moon Socks that Rock Medium Weight in River Rocked and the Knetted sock pattern by Cat Bordhi. I will close the contest on February 29 and announce winner shortly thereafter.   Hollywood Story  At Best Buy - West Hollywood I stood behind Flea. In 2010 it was Lindsay Lohan. Production Notes You can find me as allison1031 on Twitter or Ravelry and hollywoodknitter on Plurk. Also check out the Ravelry Group - Hollywood Knitter Podcast.  

In the Can Tart Sands from Grumperina's Shifting Sand Scarf pattern in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK in Tart colorway on US7/4.5mm Scrappy Bean Beanie by Ulli Shibuya made with Blue Moon Socks That Rock in Gertrude and Dream in Color Smooshy in Chinatown Apple on US5/3.75mm Treads by Victoria Anne Baker in Madelinetosh Vintage in Opaline. Blue Steps Baby Booties by Regina Willer in Cascade Heritage. Hurricane Hat by Andrea Goutier by Valley Yarns Cold Spring in Mountain Peak Now Playing Steering Wheel Cover in LB Wool Ease in Navy Watermelon Socks (aka Honey Badger Socks) in Mystery Wool. The Gossip Lone Pine is windy and prone to crazy dust storms. Las Vegas as the Best WoMan for my BFF Bachelor Party was awesome and so much fun.  But I am boobied out. Review  Life As We Know It by Susan Beth Pfeffer - A great young adult fiction novel where a change in the moons orbit brings huge change to the world as we know it. HK Nominee  Progresso Soups  – They make my life so much better.  Especially love the lite Clam Chowder, Production Notes You can find me as allison1031 on Twitter and hollywoodknitter on Plurk. Also check out the Ravelry Group - Hollywood Knitter Podcast.

In the Can Cassidy -by ChicKnits in Berroco Comfort Worsted in the Beet Root colorway. Candy Moon Socks from AnneLena Mattison Paper Moon Socks from Knitty in Madelinetosh Sock on US1.5/2.5mm Now Playing Tart Sands from Grumperina's Shifting Sand Scarf pattern in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK in Tart colorway on US7/4.5mm Coming Attractions A few more holiday gifts including some fingerless mitts. Have decided on the Treads pattern by Victoria Anne Baker. Steering wheel cover for my work truck and more socks for my work boots. The Gossip Coastal Knits is doing amazing PR job. Thoughts on podcast and people who put negativity into the world. Its cold on the Eastern Sierras. Netflix on Demand is awesome...it lets me watch Farscape. Heading to Las Vegas as the Best WoMan for my BFF Bachelor Party. Review  Annie Purl (www.anniepurl.etsy.com) – Got card from CogKnitive Fiber Retreat goodie bag and order some stitch markers inspired by Weeping Angels from Doctor Who. More Knitting in the Sun by Kristi Porter (2011 Wiley Publishing) – Great kids patterns. Hihly recommend. HK Nominee  Steven Smith (http://www.smithtea.com/) – Amazing teas out of Portland! Production Notes You can find me as allison1031 on Twitter and hollywoodknitter on Plurk. Also check out the Ravelry Group - Hollywood Knitter Podcast.

Applause Thanks to Barb for 2 Knit Lit Chicks for the Shout Out!  In the Can Caleb's Felted Xmas Clogs from Bev Galeskas Felted Clog pattern knit in Cascade 220 Christmas Green & Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in Natures Brown on US13/9mm Dad's XMAS Mitts from Wendy D. Johnson's Fingerless Mitts pattern in Ranch of the Oaks Zoo Blend and Patons Grace in black on US8/5mm Autumn Red Cowl from Madelinetosh's Honey Cowl knit in Carons Simply Soft in Autumn Red on US8/5mm Mom's XMAS Clogs from Bev Galeskas Felted Clog pattern knit in Cascade 220 Shrimp, Navajo Wool Burgundy & Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool in Natures Brown on US13/9mm Now Playing Cassidy - Still need to do the grosgrain ribbon and sew the buttons on. Candy Moon Socks from AnneLena Mattison Paper Moon Socks from Knitty in Madelinetosh Sock on US1.5/2.5mm Tart Sands from Grumperina's Shifting Sand Scarf pattern in Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK in Tart on US7/4.5mm Coming Attractions A few more holiday gifts including some fingerless mitts. Then my last WIP - the darn Fair Isle Vest. The Gossip Portland - Amazing trip. Urban Fiber Arts where I got some Abstract Fiber, Pico Accuardi & Lolo Bars. Deschutes Brewery. Columbia River Gorge. Mt Hood. Bonneville Lock & Dam. Voodoo Donuts. Saturday Market. Powells City of Books. Visit to KnitPurl. Lan Su Chinese Garden. Oakland – Quick trip up & back for Shpongle at the Fox Theater. Wonderful surprise birthday dinner at Loteria Hollywood. Will be heading North for a work during the week. Will be hanging out in Lone Pine. Production Notes You can find me as allison1031 on Twitter and hollywoodknitter on Plurk. Also check out the Ravelry Group - Hollywood Knitter Podcast.