Kristin's Knit Crochet and More Week In Review Sept 14, 2012

Monday: last minute knitting of swatches, packing & running errands because I leave for Cleveland to tape the 10th season of Knitting Daily TV with Eunny Jang, Clara Parkes & great guests, including my friend Robyn Chachula :)

Tuesday: one of my best friends drove me to the airport long before the sun came up (thanks Jennifer!) and I had 2 flights to get to Cleveland. On the first flight, I fell asleep BEFORE takeoff and didn't wake up until the wheels touched down in Charlotte! I was starving and cold (bad combination for me) and I couldn't resist Burger King breakfast. Looks like I better step up my hotel workout regime. I normally do situps, pushups and ballistic squats in my room, but tonight I better kick it up :)

Arrived to the studio by 2pm. Steamed and ironed my wardrobe. Organized my step outs for the morning. Yes, the green room is really green! I just missed lunch, but brought my protein powder in case of emergency. Banana protein shake was lunch. I watched Eunny & Clara from the green room, then we went out to dinner with a few of the producers of the show. We found a cool restaurant called B Spot, owned by restauranteur Michael Symon (of Food Network fame) and it was his burger joint. I had the stripper salad, which was romaine lettuce, blue cheese, tomatoes, bacon, cucumbers and a grilled burger on top. Delicious!

Checked into the hotel later in the evening. Check out this beautiful sunset view! I crocheted for a while on my king sized bed before calling it a night. Makeup call is early in the morning :)

Karen, our regular make up artist, commented on how dark my circles are this time. Apparently the August Whirlwind of travel did a number on my eyes. Thankfully she has AWESOME makeup for hiding it :) Eunny and I started season 10 with a knit-along and it was a lot of fun.

Then we did an introduction to my new book, A Finer Edge, which comes out in December. It was so exciting getting to talk about the book again because of all the different ways in which to you can use it! Pre-order info here: "The Finer Edge: Crocheted Trims, Motifs and Borders" by Kristin Omdahl

 The next day, we did another knit along and it was a lot of fun because it was for a knit lace shawl and I love giving all of my tips & tricks for lace knitting!

Then I switched hats to hostess and interviewed Robyn for two segments. One was for crocheted jewelry (which is a passion of both of ours, but from completely different perspectives), so how cool is that.

Then we talked about crochet afghans (another love of both of ours):

 On the menu:

I haven't done much cooking this week because of travel schedule, but I'm inspired by wanting to help a friend lower their cholesterol naturally. So I decided to up my intake of raw greens and am making raw kale smoothies this week. Although you can't mask the color, the addition of raw fruit really masks the flavor well. Here is roughly my recipe:
1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (I used almond)
2 large handfuls raw kale (more than 2 cups, I think)
1 apple
1 pear
1 banana
1/2 cup orange juice
(note: you could add ice or a variety of different fruits you have on hand)
Blend all together

Weekly Inspirations:

"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep becasue reality is finally better than your dreams. ~ Dr Seuss
"Do not hcange so people will like you. Be Yourself, so the right people will love the REAL you." ~ unknown
"There is no remedy for love but to love more." ~ Henry David Thoreau
"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

Back to regular work next week! I have 3 garments for freelance jobs with looming deadlines. One is a crochet lace dress with mercerized cotton, one is a large pullover in cashmere, merino and silk, and the third is a motif inspired pullover crocheted with mercerized cotton.

Have a great weekend!

xoxo,
Kristin

Leave a comment and I'll pick random winners next week to win a prize :)

Comments

[Kristin]

Always love reading your blog posts - you do such exciting things !! Can't wait to see the new book!

[Karli]

I have missed your weekly blogs. I'm very happy to read them again. Especially like your weekly inspirations.

[Juanita]

How much fun! Looks like the new session will be a hit. Lovely pictures. Good luck. :)

[Carlyta]

Hi Kristin, love your blog. I have the KD DVDs and love watching them. They have helped me lot with my knitting & crocheting. I also have several of your books and look forward to getting your latest one. Keep up the good work. Carlyta, avid knitter & crocheter.

[Karon]

Season 10 of Knitting Daily TV looks great. I love knitting lace, even though I just started doing it this year. I don't get Knitting Daily TV so I have been purchasing the DVDs. I really have enjoyed them.

[marg garrett]

You look great all the hotel exerciese look like they are working fantastic.
I'm talking the sweetheart shalws class on craftsy.

[terry buckalew]

I have just discovered you on tv Knitting Daily. Then I realized the books and patterns
I like the most from various places are yours. I bet your new book will be just what
I like too.

[Cathy K.]

Looking forward to the new season. There is always something new to learn!

[Sharon Cowan]

Can't wait for the DVD for the new season to come out. Our local PBS does not broadcast the show so I have all of the DVDs and watch them over and over. I also lend them to friends who enjoy them too. Will love to see the episodes with Robyn as I enjoy her work too.

[Lori W]

I'm amazed at how many projects you crochet, and get books published, and knit! I really enjoy all that you share with us.

[Brenda B.]

Love reading your blog and about the interesting things you do on your travels!

[Ruth]

It's always a great pleasure to see your endless passion for yarn... It makes me feel normal... Albert Einstein said that if you work in what you love to do, you'll never have to work a day in your life. From reading your post I can see Einstein was right!
Keep on the good work and great spirit!
Ruth (from Israel)

[Cheryl]

Wow, what a schedule! You always look so calm and collected on camera. I really don't think that I would be with three freelance jobs looming! You are an inspiration!

[Terri]

Hi Kristen!! I never miss Knitting Daily and look forward to seeing the new season!! I love your blog so much, and I have your Craftsy 'Sweetheart Shawls' class. I plan to start my class once I get some Christmas gifts knitted and out of the way first.

[karen george]

Hi Kristin..looking forward to your new book. I wore one of your shawls to the knit/ crochet show in Reno and it was a hit..will try to take a picture for you

[Kate M]

Thanks for another great post. I love the ones where you show the behind the scenes photos! I used to be able to watch Knitting daily when I lived on the west coast but now that I am back in PA I can't get the show anymore. What a great show! Thanks for the chance to win! -katehbf@gmail.com

[Knittingdancer on Ravelry]

Hi Kristin,

I saw the post about your visit on the Knitting daily blog a few days ago. Everything looked great.
Thanks for a chance to win. I love contests.