Knit Spin Farm

Lots of spinning. A cable sweater of greatness. A goodbye message. (This is the last podcast. Thank you all so much for everything amazing you've done and how uplifting you've all been!)Show notes available upon request.

Don't get alcohol poisoning.Rhinebeck recap. Stripey things. Amazingness.Giveaway! Letterpress pattern by Sara Bauer of Yarns at Yin Hoo. In the Ravelry group.Finished:Fingerless or Not Gloves by Paula McKeever in Must Stash Yarn  Perfect Sock, BB8 ColorwayIn Progress:Toe up socks in Must Stash Yarn Perfect Sock, Boba Fett colorwayWee Envelope by Ysolda Teague in Jill Draper Makes Stuff, Mohonk. Colorway Spruce.Building Blocks Mystery KAL by Stephen West in old, neglected yarns.

Finished Rhinebeck Sweaters (will I see you there?). A little bit of spinning and knitting of little bits.Finished:Clarke Pullover by Jane Richmond in handspun merino from Into the Whirled, colorway Godrick's Hollow and Cascade 220 natural.Colonel Henley by Elizabeth Green Musselman in a hand-dyed TargheeSpinning: my own batts (Witch's Stockings and two older batts plied together)In Progress:Wee Envelope by Ysolda Teague in Jill Draper Makes Stuff, Mohonk. Colorway Spruce.Fingerless or Not Gloves by Paula McKeever in Must Stash Yarn  Perfect Sock, BB8 ColorwayToe up socks in Must Stash Yarn Perfect Sock, Boba Fett colorwayKSF Shop - sheep and hedgehog bags + batts available2017 Farm Calendar Pre-Orders now open.

Visits with large lambs. Rhinebeck sweater(s). Two new games. Making paneer in a thunderstorm. You know, a typical day on the farm... Finished:Snake Skin by Ashley Solley in  Another Crafty Girl Come and Play minis and Leading Men Fiber Arts London FogRhinebeck Sweaters:Clarke Pullover by Jane Richmond in handspun merino from Into the Whirled, colorway Godrick's Hollow and Cascade 220 natural.Colonel Henley by Elizabeth Green Musselman in a handdyed TargheeKSF Shop - Halloween bags added

 An attempt an audio supplement for book discussions. It may take me a few episodes to figure out this format, and I am very interested to hear what you think.Chapters 1-3 of In Defense of Food by Micheal PollanMusic: Clucking the Classics with Chester Chicken from Happy Puppy Records. Used under Creative Commons.Some of our bread: Bread for tomorrow's market! The loaf is affectionately known as Local Spelting Bee and is made with spelt (an ancient grain that is a relative of wheat) and local honey. Get it? #badpuns #goodbread #zionsvillefarmersmarket #healthyhiphomegrownA photo posted by Saw-whet Farm (@sawwhetfarm) on Jul 1, 2016 at 5:36pm PDT

Mostly spinning. Some knitting. GenCon recap and two new board games I love. Project notes available upon request.

Knitting that makes my heart go pitter patter.Finished:Wee Chickadee  by Ysolda Teague in Louet Gems Spinning: 3ply2waysCattywampus club colorway from Into the WhirledDon't You Find it So? on Corriedale from Hello YarnIn Progress:Stay Shiny club colorway on Merino/nylon from Into the WhirledSnake Skin by Ashley Solley in  Another Crafty Girl Come and Play minis and Leading Men Fiber Arts London FogClarke Pullover by Jane Richmond in handspun merino from Into the Whirled, colorway Godrick's Hollow and Cascade 220 natural.Book: In Defense of Food by Micheal PollanKSF Shop - Updates Thursdays 7/7 (batts) and 7/14 (bags) 7 pm Eastern

Finished:Samen by Steven West in Malabrigo Silkpaca Lace colorways Pearl, Lettuce, Frank Ochre, Olive and IndiecitaShard by Romi Hill in Voice of Reason on Twinkle Sock from Another Crafty GirlGodrick's Hollow club colorway from Into the WhirledKnit Spin Farm battIn Progress:Socks from Gales Art Sock BlankNight at the Theatre by Lucia Pane in Leading Men Fiber Arts Soliloquy gradient, colorway SaffronWee Chickadee  by Ysolda Teague in Louet Gems Cattywampus club colorway from Into the WhirledKSF Shop - notecards available. Weekly updates starting June 23

Visits with the lambs (and goats) and a tour of the garden as it looks in late May.

Shawls with ties to friends. Baby sweaters (of course!). Finished:All-in-one Baby Top by Marianna Mel in Turtle Made sport weight yarnBaby Amanda Hat by Gina House in Malabrigo RiosIn Progress:Shard by Romi Hill in Voice of Reason on Twinkle Sock from Another Crafty GirlSocks from Gales Art Sock BlankNight at the Theatre by Lucia Pane in Leading Men Fiber Arts Soliloquy gradient, colorway SaffronNew Podcast:NWJenn.com

Baby goats interfere with our visit to see the newborn lambs. A little bit of baby knitting and some bird calls. Acquisitions from The Fiber Event at Greencastle.The video is also available on YouTube.All-in-one Baby Top by Marianna Mel in Turtle Made sport weight yarnLeading Men Fiber ArtsBallyhoo Fiber EmporiumKSF Shop - Update Sunday, 4/24 at 7 pm Eastern

Lots of spinning. Shawl and baby knitting. Roosters crowing. (sometimes loudly. And there is a little wind, so take caution if you are using ear buds! Sorry!!)Also available to stream on YouTubeNew Podcast:NWJenn.comOther show notes available upon request! Come visit the Ravelry group if you have any questions. 

Baby goats. Baby knits. An improbable number of eggplants.Also available to stream on YouTube.Finished:Super-Natural Stripes by f. pea in scrapsBerry Baby Hat by Michele Sabatier in scrapsFinn in the colorway Roundabout from Three Waters FarmAlmost Autumn Dumpling Batt from WoolPierogiIn progress:Shard by Romi Hill in Voice of Reason on Twinkle Sock from Another Crafty GirlModified Saccharum by Becky Herrick from Cast Iron, Cast On in Paton's wool.

Also available on YouTube.Review of Knitting Pipeline Retreat. Finished knitting and spinning. I recorded this so long ago, these notes may be incomplete. Please let me know if you have any questions!!Finished:Shaelyn by Leila Raabe in Fresh from the Cauldron sock yarn, colorway Painting the Roses RedHandspun socks - striped from Into the Whirled Targhee in colorway Great MindsBoostrap Paradox club colorway from Into the WhirledSwamp Gas on Corriedale from Quillin Fiber ArtsPurchases:Ghoul Friends on BFL from Daizie KnitsAnother Crafty Girl: Come and Play mini sets and Twinkle Sock to make a Shard by Romi HillKSF Shop - spring bags and batts just added

A tour of the farm in winter, including some time with 2 month old goats.(You can also stream the episode here).

Watch and Subscribe on YouTube.New Spinning. Old Spinning. Sock knitting. Cables! The winner of Cast Iron, Cast On is announced.SpinningCorriedale in Fall Sunshine from Three Waters FarmBoostrap Paradox club colorway from Into the WhirledSurrender Dorothy batt from WoolPierogiKnittingShaelyn by Leila Raabe in Fresh from the Cauldron sock yarn, colorway Painting the Roses RedHonor the Buffalo socks from Knitting Green in an indie yarnHandspun socks - striped from Into the Whirled Targhee in colorway Great MindsKSF Shop - foxy bags and mini batts just added

A finished cabled cardigan. Nearly Done socks. Two garments which I test knit last year from Cast Iron, Cast On - a new book of knitting patterns and seasonal recipes. Finished:Graham by Cecily Glowik MacDonald in Lost City Knits Hard Working Worsted, colorway Baked EarthIn Progress:Reina by Lisa Dykstra in Leading Men Fiber Arts Showcase, colorway Alien Attack!Shaelyn by Leila Raabe in Fresh from the Cauldron sock yarn, colorway Painting the Roses RedSpinning Corriedale in Fall Sunshine from Three Waters FarmTest Knits from Cast Iron, Cast OnSaccharum in Quince and CoCervus in a Coopworth farm yarnBecky's Blog: Ramblings

Two sweaters. Down wool spinning. Neon sock. Finished:Bedford by Michelle Wang in Jill Draper Makes Stuff, Hudson, colorway LilacTarghee in String of Hearts from Three Waters FarmCandy Shop batt from Knit Spin FarmSouthdown roving from my sheepIn Progress:Reina by Lisa Dykstra in Leading Men Fiber Arts Showcase, colorway Alien Attack!Graham by Cecily Glowik MacDonald in Lost City Knits Hard Working Worsted, colorway Baked EarthKSF Shop - winter bags and batts available

Baby goat update (and jumping). A new shawl and the five shawls I wear the most (even if I say their names wrong repeatedly). Finished:Handspun socks from Three Waters FarmThe Doodler, Steven West Mystery KALIn Progress:Bedford by Michelle Wang in Jill Draper Makes Stuff, Hudson, colorway LilacHandspun socks in Into the Whirled5 Favorite Shawls:Aestlight Shawl by Gudrun Johnston in Madelintosh Tosh Merino Light colorway AfternoonMagic Ruffle Cake Shawl by Paula Emmons-Fuessle in a magic cake from a friendJuneberry Triangle by Jared Flood in Knit Picks Andean TreasureAdirondack by Sarah Punderson in Miss Babs Yowza, Babette colorway Treasure ChestColor Affection by Veera Valimaki in Knitting Notions Classic Merino SockKSF Shop - free shipping (US) with coupon code PRINTUS. $4 off International shipping with code PRINTINT. Good until 12/23.

The title pretty much says it all, yeah?KSF Shop - winter bags, batts and handspun destash. 

Mystery shawl knitting. Spinning for socks (again!). The five Table Top games we play the most as two players.

A visit with the chickens, sheep and goats on a rainy day. A history of canning and canning jars.Canning history resources: http://www.collectorsweekly.com/bottles/fruit-jarshttp://www.fruitjar.org/ballweb/main.htm  (Dating by type of jar, “Standard,” “Sure Seal,” etc.)http://www.glassbottlemarks.com/http://www.weststpaulantiques.com/galleryofjars.htmlMidwest Antique Fruit Jar and Bottle Club: http://www.fruitjar.org/ http://www.sha.org/bottle/food.htm#Canning/Fruit Jars (most technical. Much info on seals)