Hollywood Knitter

Episode 6

 

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Applause

• Thanks to  everyone who added me as friends on Ravelry, sent me an PM or e-mail, left an Itunes review or joined the Ravelry group - Hollywood Knitter Podcast.

Now Playing

• Cassidy - Back and fronts are complete and I joined them together at the shoulder using the three-needle bind off. Currently working on the sleeves.
• Taygete - Almost halfway done with the garter which is taking forever.

Coming Attractions

• A smooshy blanket in LB Homespun for my cat Gus who loves the afghan on my couch made in it.

The Gossip 

• Santa Barbara Weekend with the Girls - Soooo much fun! Make sure to check out the Lompoc Ghetto.
• San Diego Comic-Con - Didn't have as much fun as previous years. :-(
• Big trip with Mom and nephew in August to Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce and Las Vegas.

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• My new favorite wine Jalama Clemintina - a wonderful summer white. And if you get to the Lompoc Ghetto, check out the tasting room.  Great atmosphere and charming owner with a wonderful dog.

LA Story

• The only panel I saw at Comic-Con was the Mike Judge panel - yes - Beevis & Butthead is returning in the Fall.

Episode 5 - Vacations...All I Ever Needed

 
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Applause

• Itunes reviews are awesome.  Leave one for your favorite podcaster today. It really makes our day!

 

In the Can

• A beautiful pair of Lil Bit Socks made as a gift for the awesome Miss Kalendar of the Brass Needles podcast. 

Now Playing

• Corrie Fair Isle Vest by Knitpicks is going into hibernation..its too hot for Fair Isle.
• Cassidy is chugging along.  Back is done and now doing the sides

Coming Attractions

• The new travel project will be the Taygete shawl by Romi Hill to be done in Madelintosh Sock and Impulse of Delight Merino Silk.  Love the blog for the dyer Ruth Stewart (Knitting on Impulse) as she describes how she comes up with such beautiful yarns.

 
The Gossip 

• It's only 10 days until my favorite nerd fest of the year - San Diego Comic-con! I'm going to see some of stars of my favorite shows - Doctor Who, Supernatural, Glee, Sanctuary and more!
• Will be attending the CogKnitive Fiber Retreat in Tehachapi, CA with Dr. Gemma and lots of other cool people like ToadyJoe of Outlier podcast.
• Had an amazing time at the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas.
• Big trip with Mom and nephew in August to Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce and Las Vegas.
• Holiday weekend craft day was a fail.  Too many other things for in the way.

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• My new phone...the HTC EVO 3D! 

LA Story Crazy

• Carmageddon is coming!!!  Only in LA do we think the world is coming to an end because they are closing a highway over a weekend. Will traffic be the living hell predicted??? Stay tuned.

 

Episode 4 - Workin Hard

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In the Can

• My hanging Waffle Dishcloths! Love them for drying my hands.

Now Playing

• Corrie Fair Isle Vest by Knitpicks is still on the needles - slow but sure although I am a bit intimidated by the next part which is setting up stitches for the steeks.
• I cast-on for my next sweater after too much thought and agonizing on Ravelry. It's Cassidy done in Berocco Comfort Worsted!

The Gossip

• Supported my best friend Jon as he produced and had a show in the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
• It's summer and that means vacation time!! One of the events coming up that I do every year is one of the biggest geek-fests in the world - San Diego Comic-con!
• Planning a craft day for my holiday weekend to do all those little craft things like ripping, fixing and organizing as a mid-year spring cleaning.

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• Started the Couch to 5K program again. This time I am using the awesome UK National Health Service podcast to do my workout.

LA Story

• Felicia Day is one of my girl crushes and in 2009, she helped me get into a Dr. Horrible screening at Comic-con. Also check out her awesome web series The Guild.