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In Episode 244, Greg and Pam discuss bannanaball, ripping back, and printing. Many thanks to Chris and Krista of Barley Purls for the episode introduction! You can find their gorgeous bags in their Etsy shop. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call will be on Sunday, June 22 at 3:30pm Eastern.*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg is working on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using yarn from String Theory Colorworks. Greg printed a tabletop swift. Greg is printing a circular sock machine. Pam's Project Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using Must Stash Yarn in the Must Match Set. Pam worked on a Bias Garter Scarf using KnitPicks Swish Worsted. No pattern. Pam is making this for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Program. Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog post about Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing). Pam started the Choose Your Own Adventure Tee by Allyson Dykhuizen. She is using Juniper Moon Farms Zooey. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Events It's here! It's time for the Knitting Bag of Tricks KAL. We will be working our way through Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks and Knitting Bag of Tricks Workbook. You need both of these books together for the lessons! You can find ALL the details here. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the Savannah Bananas. The first Friday in May is National No Pants Day. Greg talked about the Easter Sunrise Service at Home Moravian Church. Greg is enjoying Andor on Disney+. Pam is enjoying The Wheel of Time. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 241, Greg and Pam discuss pollen, clubbing, and knitting gifts. Many thanks to kbamr Keri for the episode introduction! She is the host of Knitting Needles and Stems and the designer behind Keri'd From Fleece. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished his Multipass socks. Greg started working on a hat kit that he picked up at the Carolina Fiber Fest. Pam's Project Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using Must Stash Yarn in the Must Match Set. Pam worked on a Bias Garter Scarf using KnitPicks Swish Worsted. No pattern. Pam is making this for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Program. Pam finished the Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli. She is using KnitPicks Gloss and KnitPicks Stroll Tweed. Pam started Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog postabout Recalibrate math. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Events It's here! It's time for the Knitting Bag of Tricks KAL. We will be working our way through Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks and Knitting Bag of Tricks Workbook. You need both of these books together for the lessons! You can find ALL the details here. Miscellaneous We mentioned pollen a lot. Here is a picture of the Raleigh skyline with the pollen haze. Here is The Holderness Family fake movie trailer for The Pollening. Pam mentioned her friend Lauren Moore and her music. Pam mentioned the Netflix show Adolescence. Greg mentioned the Popeyes pickle menu. Greg mentioned Humble Bundle. Pam mentioned the app 5 Calls. Pam mentioned historian Heather Cox Richardson. She is on Facebook and Substack. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits, which you might consider nominating for The AuDIAs, in the “Best D&D Actual Play” category. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 239, Greg and Pam nerdy movies, advocacy, and being prepared. Many thanks to talendawinters Talena for the episode introduction! She is the designer behind My Secret Wish Knitting. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished The Candy Bag in preparation for the Carolina Fiber Fest. Greg finished a design project. Greg is working on his Multipass socks. Greg is fixing to start working on a hat kit that he picked up at the Carolina Fiber Fest. Pam's Project Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using Must Stash Yarn in the Must Match Set. Pam worked on a Bias Garter Scarf using KnitPicks Swish Worsted. No pattern. Pam is making this for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Program. Pam worked on the Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli. She is using KnitPicks Gloss and KnitPicks Stroll Tweed. Pam wound yarn to start Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen and Winding Road Hat by Tetiana Otruta. She also mentioned the Summerhill Hat and Cowl. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Events It's here! It's time for the Knitting Bag of Tricks KAL. We will be working our way through Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks and Knitting Bag of Tricks Workbook. You need both of these books together for the lessons! You can find ALL the details here. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the app 5 Calls. Pam mentioned historian Heather Cox Richardson. She is on Facebook and Substack. Greg wrote a Dungeons & Dragons dungeon delve that will be published by Goodman Games later this year or next year: Terror from the Underdeep His delve is called “Hammer Time,” not to be confused with MC Hammer, who is now a spokesman for 3M Command Strips. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits, which you might consider nominating for The AuDIAs, in the “Best D&D Actual Play” category. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 233, Greg and Pam discuss holidays, travel, and yarn. Many thanks to Greg's Computer for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished multiple Kory The Kobold stuffies. He's a mess, no Ravelry project pages…. He found some cool glitter plastic safety eyes that come in different colors for them. Greg started and finished a test knit for Owen's Half-Bobble Hat, a new pattern from E (HaulAway). Greg almost finished a Danish Santa Hat from the National Museum of Denmark. He's using a Clover Tassel Maker to make an awesome tassel. Greg is working on a design project. Pam's Project Pam finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using String Theory Yarn in the Ohm base. She mentioned the mini-gusset you can insert. Pam talked about replacing the heel in a pair of socks using this tutorial. Pam finished on Big Sister by Hinterm Stein. She is using Harrisville Designs Nightshades. She used Roxanne Richardson's Finchley Graft video for the cuffs. Pam finally stopped making Easy Granny Christmas Baubles by Carmen Heffernan. She used KnitPicks Comfy Sport. Pam finished the Cobblestone Cowl by Kay Adolphson. She is using handspun and a merino yak blend yarn. Pam finished a Stashbusting Helix hat by Rose-Kim Knits. Pam worked on a Bias Garter Scarf using KnitPicks Swish Worsted. No pattern. Pam is making this for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Program. Pam started the Regular Guy Beanie using Berroco Ultra Wool. Pam started a Worsted Boxy by Joji Locatelli. She is using KnitPicks Gloss and KnitPicks Stroll Tweed. Pam mentioned a few other patterns: Sun Salutation, Mad Women, Unicorn Tapestry Sweater, Sea Glass Patterns and Oats Cowl. Pam cranked out a number of hats on her Sentro Knitting Machine. GREG LINK UP Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Events It's here! It's time for the Knitting Bag of Tricks KAL. We will be working our way through Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks and Knitting Bag of Tricks Workbook. You need both of these books together for the lessons! You can find ALL the details here. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the HBO Show Somebody, Somewhere and the Netflix show Dexter. Greg talked about the Apple TV+ show Silo. Carolina FiberFest will be in Raleigh on Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 226, Greg and Pam discuss the music scene, mental and physical health, and the Western NC devastation from Hurricane Helene. Many thanks to VascoKnits Vasco for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished his socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist Patty-Joy White. He's using yarn from String Theory Colorworks on the Volt base in the “Diffusion” colorway. Check out his project page. Greg started a new pair of socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist Patty-Joy White. He's using yarn from String Theory Colorworks on the Volt base in the “Muon” colorway. Check out his project page. Greg is still a little over halfway done knitting a Norwegian cowl. Check out his project page. Greg finished a test knit for Kory The Kobold, a stuffie designed by Dannie Thuen. Check out his project page. Pam's Project Pam finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using Nordic Star Yarns in the colorway Unraveling …a knitting podcast and Runner Up. Pam started a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using String Theory Yarn in the Ohm base. Pam worked on Big Sister by Hinterm Stein. She is using Harrisville Designs Nightshades. Pam worked on Easy by Martina Behm in a handspun. The yarn was spun from Anzula Yarns SW Merino/Tussah Silk Fiber (it doesn't look like they dye fiber anymore). Pam finished a Mother Bear for the Mother Bear Project. Pam finished a test crochet for AJ fromyarntostitches. The pattern is the Goodberry Cowl and she is using a soon to be released yarn from Queen City Yarn. Pam worked on the Blank Canvas Tee by Minimi Knit Design. She is using Berroco Medina. Pam didn't talk about it but she worked on a thermal stitch crochet potholder using KnitPicks Dishie. She uses these wooden rings in 35mm. Pam uses the pattern/recipe from My Crochet Space. The written directions can be found here and the Youtube tutorial can be found here. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Pam talked about neurofeedback. Pam mentioned the Steve Martin and Martin Short show. Pam mentioned that the same company that owns KnitPicks and WeCrochet has a fabric company also called Connecting Threads. Pam recommended the Netflix show Kevin Can F**K Himself. Greg still loves Instant Pot Grits. He gets his grits from Old Mill Of Guilford. We mentioned several fiber festivals: SAFF, NY Sheep & Wool Festival (Rhinebeck). Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 212, Greg and Pam discuss calendars, birthdays, and stash size. Many thanks to MartaSchmarta Marta for the episode introduction! You can find her designs here. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the June giveaway using this Google Form. In this episode, we awarded the May prize–a gift certificate from Nordic Star Yarns. Tune in to see if you won! SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg continues to not work on a new dice bag design for the Crits & Knits D&DEaster KAL. He doesn't have a project page for it yet. Greg finished a pair of socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist Patty-Joy White. He's using yarn from String Theory Colorworks on the Ohm base in the “Luciferin” colorway. Check out his project page. Greg is working on a pair of socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist Patty-Joy White. He's using yarn from String Theory Colorworks on the Volt base in the “Ceres” and “Hematite” colorways. Check out his project page. Greg continues to work on a new design project. Pam's Project Pam finished the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist. She is using Patons Kroy. Pam cast on the V-Back Tee DK by Jamie Hoffman. She is using 4 yarns: JK Fibers (I don't think they are dyeing anymore), Magpie Fibers, PassionKnits Yarn, Fangirl Fibers. Pam is working on the Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee. She is using Queensland Collection Uluru Rainbow (discontinued). Pam mentioned a future cast on of Big Sister by Hinterm Stein. She will use Harrisville Designs Nightshades. She also mentioned Box Top Sweater Goes Square by Barbara Wanthal. She also mentioned the yarn Berroco Medina that she got at Oak City Fibers. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. NPR's show Science Friday recently had an interview about the 4,000 year History of Humans and Silk. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned the movie The Fall Guy and saw it at Alamo Theaters. We shared a knitting haiku from David Stanley. You can find much more of David's work on his Substack. Pam mentioned the podcast Craft Cook Read Repeat and their Summer Bingo. Greg recommends Sugar on AppleTV+. We talked about NC State University Hero Abby Lampe who is the Cheese Rolling Champion. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 205, Greg and Pam discuss Buc-ee's, exasperation, and generations. Many thanks to BigHillGirl Anne for the episode introduction! She belongs to the guild Mother Lode Weavers & Spinners in Sonora, CA. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our new MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the April giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg continues to work on a new dice bag design for the Crits & Knits D&DEaster KAL. He doesn't have a project page for it yet. Greg is completely finished a stranded color work project he started at the Carolina Fiber Fest. It is the Espen hat pattern by Varian Brandon. Check out his project page. Greg continues to work on a pair of socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist Patty-Joy White. He's using Nordic Star yarn in the “Unraveling…a knitting podcast” colorway. Check out his project page. Greg continues to work on a new design project. Pam's Project Pam is working on the Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee. She is using Queensland Collection Uluru Rainbow (discontinued). Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Pam and her son visited the National Mighty Eighth Museum and Buc-ee's. Greg enjoyed a Bob Dylan concert. Greg is excited that MLB baseball is back in season. Greg is hoping to go to the North Carolina Pickle Festival. Greg enjoys the NimbleNeedles tutorial for how to do a Turkish Cast On. Pam watched The Signal on Netflix. Pam likes Olive & June nailpolish. If you use this link you will get 20% discount offer. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 201, Greg and Pam discuss new jobs, ice cream, and needle storage. Many thanks to NAME for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our new MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the February giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com ***Now through the end of February, get 20% off purchases at WeCrochet! Use code LoveCrochet*** We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg is working on pair of socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist Patty-Joy White. He's using @cgcgyarns in the “Holly Jolly” colorway. Check out his project page. Greg started a new dice bag design for the Crits & Knits D&DEaster KAL. He doesn't have a project page for it yet. Greg continues to work on a new design project. Pam's Project Pam finished some Knitted Knockers using Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop. Pam finished the Migration Cowl, a test crochet for AJ From Yarn to Stitches. You can see AJ's finished cowl here. Pam cast on the Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavallee. She is using Queensland Collection Uluru Rainbow(discontinued). Pam dug out the Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. The shawl part is finished and now Pam is working on the motifs for the freeform panel. Pam finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist. She is using Plymouth Dye for Me Happy Feet undyed and East Coast Yarns in Charlie Brown Christmas. She also cast on a new pair using Patons Kroy. Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Pam is pretty much always working on a SC Thermal Crochet Potholders using tutorials and patterns from My Crochet Space. Pam is using Queensland Collection Coastal. These are the wooden rings she found on Amazon. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous We mentioned the Southern Comforts Fiber Market. Pam mentioned a hemp cream she purchased on Amazon. Pam mentioned Season 4 of True Detective on HBO. Pam mentioned Temu and how harmful the platform can be. You can find information on Wikipedia, view a news story on WRAL and check out Lemonwood Fiber Tools. Carolina FiberFest will be in Raleigh, NC on March 8 and 9 from 9am-6pm. We will have a meetup on Saturday morning at 8am at Lucky Tree Coffee. CRAFT CLT Craft Fest will be in Charlotte on March 23 and 24. Greg mentioned The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Greg mentioned The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time list from Rolling Stone magazine. Greg is a Snack Shack Sponsor in the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party '23. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 197, Greg and Pam discuss the business cards, arm curtains, and natural blocking. Many thanks to wandelustalli Alli for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our new MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the January giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com ***In February Swish is on sale at WeCrochet!*** We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patron Zoom call is scheduled for Sunday, February 25 at 4pm Eastern.*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished the “Caswell's Four Points Cowl” (pattern by Joan Beebe). He's using Anzulla Dottieyarn. Check out his project page. Greg started another pair of socks using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by Sox Therapist Patty-Joy White. He's using KnitCircus Greatest of Ease yarn in “The Knit Sky” colorway. Check out his project page. Greg started a new design project. Pam's Project Pam finished the French Press Cardi sweater by Toni Lipsey. She used Tahki Yarns Tweedy Lamb. Pam finished the Giftie Slouchy Beanie by Tanis Gray. She used Classic Elite Yarns Chateau. Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist. She is using Plymouth Dye for Me Happy Feet undyed and East Coast Yarns in Charlie Brown Christmas. Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut. Book Club We introduced the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Carolina FiberFest will be in Raleigh, NC on March 8 and 9 from 9am-6pm. CRAFT CLT Craft Fest will be in Charlotte on March 23 and 24. Greg mentioned the Apple TV show Slow Horses. Pam mentioned the Bread Monk. Greg mentioned cold start yogurt in the Instant Pot. Greg's family went to see Shen Yun. Greg's looking forward to seeing Bob Dylan in Charlotte in March. Pam mentioned her Lumos light. Pam mentioned the sweater blocking video by Suzanne Bryan. Greg loves Necco Conversation Hearts. Pam mentioned Sourdough Brownies and Good Earth Sweet & Spicy Tea. Greg is a Snack Shack Sponsor in the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party '23. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 195, Greg and Pam discuss the cat hobo network, skating, and doves. Many thanks to RamHarmony Rachel for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: We gave away a copy of the book Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates! For those of you that need to find a National Park to visit, check out the National Park Service website. Check out our new MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the January giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg's “Love is Love” socks (yarn from Knitcircus yarn, check out his project page) won $100 in the Sox Therapy Ravelry group!. Greg finished a pair of socks in the “Northern Lights” colorway from Bad Sheep Yarn. Check out his project page. Greg started the “Caswell's Four Points Cowl” (pattern by Joan Beebe). He's using Anzulla Dottieyarn. Check out his project page. Pam's Project Pam finished her silk woven scarf. It was too long so she had to separate it into a functional scarf and a smaller piece. This was woven with a purchased kit from Neal the Weaver. Pam finished The eM. Hat with Berroco Comfort. Pam finished her Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits. She is using yarn from Iria Yarn Co. (not currently dyeing) and The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam cast on the French Press Cardi sweater by Toni Lipsey. She is using yarn from Tahki Yarns Tweedy Lamb. Pam cast on the Giftie Slouchy Beanie by Tanis Gray. She is using Classic Elite Yarns Chateau. Pam swatched for Big Sister by Hinterm Stein. She will use Harrisville Designs Nightshades. Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist. She is using Plymouth Dye for Me Happy Feet undyed and East Coast Yarns in Charlie Brown Christmas. Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut. Book Club We introduced the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Greg visited a Buc-ee's for the first time. Greg mentioned that you can get kits for his Oogie-Boogie Dice Bag from Kim Dyes Yarn. Greg is on Mastodon: mastodon.social@KnittingDaddy Greg discovered a new-to-him designer: Naomi Parkhurst. She creates really cool stitch patterns. Carolina FiberFest will be in Raleigh, NC on March 8 and 9 from 9am-6pm. Pam mentioned the Apple TV show Slow Horses. We mentioned the article about waistline-boob. Pam talked about the Shaniko Wool Company and KnitPicks High Desert yarn. Pam mentioned the knitting calculators on WorldKnits.com. LAST CALL – Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Greg is a Snack Shack Sponsor in the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party '23. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 194, Greg and Pam discuss business meetings, cats, and being thankful. Many thanks to Lindsay of Polymorph Dyeworks for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. Our Community Zoom call (open to all listeners!) will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 12pm Eastern time. A Zoom link will be shared closer to the date. GIVEAWAY: We are giving away a copy of the book Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates! Enter to win using our Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished a Yarn Cozy Lite (Knit) by Knitty Natty. Check out his project page. Greg started and finished pair of socks in the “Love is Love” colorway from Knitcircus yarn. Check out his project page. Greg stated a pair of socks in the “Northern Lights” colorway from Bad Sheep Yarn. Check out his project page. Pam's Project Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut. Pam worked on the Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits. She is using yarn from Iria Yarn Co. (not currently dyeing) and The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam started Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks for herself. She is using Plymouth Dye for Me Happy Feet undyed and East Coast Yarns in Charlie Brown Christmas. Pam also started The eM. Hat with Berroco Comfort. Book Club We announced the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Book Review: Knitting California Pam and Greg reviewed Knitting California by Nancy Bates. It was provided by the publisher Weldon Owen. We loved it. Miscellaneous Pam mentioned knitting at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Greg talked about taking the Amtrak train to Raleigh for the Annual Podcast Business Meeting prior to going to Florida for the ArchConf software architecture conference. We mentioned Ann Tudor and her stitch markers. We mentioned the Monterey Bay Aquarium webcams. Pam mentioned the Apple TV show For All Mankind. Greg mentioned Calibre and Logseq. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Greg is a Snack Shack Sponsor in the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party '23. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 170, Greg and Pam sock tubes, socks that are too short, and designing socks. Many thanks to No One for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg is working on the Irish Moss Toque by Alexandra Charlotte Dafoe. Greg worked on a dishcloth while he was on his fishing trip. Greg has a pattern in an upcoming book–The Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town by Tanis Gray! Release date is September 26, 2023. Go ahead and preorder it from your LYS or Amazon.com. Pam's Projects Pam finished a charity hat, the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho. She is using some mystery acrylic. Pam finished a pair of worsted weight socks using KnitPicks Choma Twist Worsted. She used a Turkish cast-on and broken rib. She will use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. Pam worked on the Star Shower shawl by Romi Hill. She is using Nerd Girl Yarn (no longer dyeing) and KnitPicks Hawthorne Kettle Dye. Pam also worked on a Beaded Decoration from Janie Crow. Pam cast on the Cooma Cowl by Laura Dobratz. She is using PassionKnits Yarn in Twinkle Toes and Queen City Yarn Madison Park Mohair. Pam mentioned a couple of other patterns: the Bankhead Hat, Thundertwist Hat, #257 Split Neck T Shirt. Book Club In Episode 169 we covered chapters 1 and 2 of Summer of our new book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will cover the 3rd and 4th chapters of the section Summer in Episode 171. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Pam and Greg mentioned a number of Carolina FiberFest Vendors: Cottontail Farm, Gypsy Mountain Farm, The Fiber Seed, Beach Bunny Yarns, The Fibre Studio at Yarns To Dye For. Pam mentioned the Tom Bihn/Knitty Bag Design Contest. Greg mentioned he is going to watch the HBO show The Last of Us. Pam mentioned she is enjoying Crio Bru. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 168, Greg and Pam discuss aunts, donuts, and getting ready for the fiber fest. Many thanks to the Crits and Knits Crew for the episode introduction! You can find Crits & Knits streaming on the Majestic Goose Network on Twitch every other Wednesday. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call for the Shawl and Sweater levels is scheduled for Saturday, March 25 at 3pm Eastern!*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg started and finished the Euphoric Cowl by Handmade By Zan Designs. For a limited time, the pattern is available for free on the Carolina Fiber Fest website. Pam's Projects Pam is working on a charity hat, the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho. She is using some mystery acrylic. Pam is also working on a crochet potholder using the Single Crochet Thermal Stitch. Pam used tutorials from My Crochet Space. Pam is using Lily Sugar ‘n Cream. Pam cast on the Star Shower shawl by Romi Hill. She is using Nerd Girl Yarn (no longer dyeing) and KnitPicks Hawthorne Kettle Dye. Pam cast on a pair of worsted weigh socks using KnitPicks Choma Twist Worsted. She used a Turkish cast-on and broken rib. She will use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. Pam also cast on a Beaded Decoration from Janie Crow. Book Club In Episode 167 we covered the chapters 8 and 9 of our new book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will cover the first 2 chapters of the section Summer in Episode 169. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Pam and Greg made guest “appearances” on two episodes of the Spinning on 2 Wheels Podcast. check out Episode 40 and Side Car 4. Pam and Greg shared the news story Why Do Winter Hats Have Pom-Poms?. Pam and Greg talked about The Knitting Guild Association Master Hand Knitting Program. Pam and Greg discussed the Carolina FiberFest Craft Along patterns. Pam mentioned she is enjoying the HBO show The Last of Us. Pam mentioned she is enjoying Crio Bru. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 160, Greg and Pam discuss philosophy, languages, and memories. Many thanks to knittingdaddy Greg for the episode introduction! You know what that means? We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Greg's Projects Greg finished the 4-Point Halo hat (pattern by Kimberly Villareal) using Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme DK yarn. Greg is working on a second Bag of Sorting (pattern by Danielle Thuen) using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam's Projects Pam finished a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. She is planning to use the Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Pam finished the Citadel, a shawl by Janina Kallio. She used yarn from Yarn over Floyd. Pam went on (and still is on) a crochet potholder kick using the Thermal Stitch. There are several versions but so far Single Crochet seems to be the favorite. Pam also tried a half-double crochetversion and there is another half double crochet version as well. Pam used tutorials from My Crochet Space. Pam is using Lily Sugar ‘n Cream. Pam cast on a Sophie Scarf by Petite Knit. She is using Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stealer. Pam also started a new pair of socks. She is using the Kettle Lakes Socks pattern by Carolyn Lisle. She is using yarn from East Coast Yarn in the Charlie Brown Christmas colorway. Pam mentioned using Addi FlexiFlips and liking them. Pam pulled out her Cosy Stripes Blanket by Attic 24 and worked on it. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Book Club Drumroll please! We have selected our next book and it is Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will begin discussing this next episode! Miscellaneous Pam mentioned visiting Mosquito Bay on the island of Vieques in Puerto Rico. Pam mentioned the Arecibo Message. Pam mentioned erasable stitch markers from A Needle Runs Through It. Last week, we hosted a community Zoom meeting. Everyone shared what they were working on, and we collected a list of all the patterns discussed. Greg is a regular guest on the Crits & Knits podcast. Tune in for the live Twitch stream on every other Wednesday at 8pm Eastern. Or, catch the episode on the YouTube podcast a few weeks later. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Pictures Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 159, Greg and Pam discuss employment, vikings, and going out of business. Many thanks to Jordan from The Fiber Seed. for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Greg's Projects Greg finished his socks (for real this time)! He used yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. They incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg cast on and finished a Smoke In The City hat (his own design). Greg cast on the 4-Point Halo hat. Greg is working on a second Bag of Sorting (pattern by Danielle Thuen) using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. She is planning to use the Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Pam did not work on but talked about her Citadel, a shawl by Janina Kallio. She is using yarn from Yarn over Floyd. Pam finished the Knit Sleepy Fox Amigurumi by Amanda Maciel. She is using KnitPicks Wool of the Andes. Pam made 8 Tassel Stars by Carmen Heffernan. She used KnitPicks CotLin for 6 and DMC 5 Pearl Cotton for 2. Book Club Drumroll please! We have selected our next book and it is Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will not begin discussing this until January 2023 so you have plenty of time to get your own copy. Review Pam and Greg talked about the Two Sheeps calendar – they partner with dyers and designers and release each month's yarn and pattern throughout the year. Their 2023 calendar is available now! We are going to give away 2 copies of this calendar! One for the December 2022 Ravelry Chat Thread and one on our January 7 Zoom call. Miscellaneous We discussed the news article Viking Textiles Show Women had Tremendous Power from Scientific American. We mentioned the website NeedleTravel.com Pam mentioned a whole bunch of random patterns. Cousin Lisa made the Amaya Mosaic Shawl, The Sophie Scarf, Bankhead Hat, and Hipster Shawl. Greg went to ArchConf since the last episode. Greg mentioned that his brother's Sandwich Game is now available. We talked about the fact that KnitCrate is out of business now. We announced our next Community Zoom that will be on January 7 at 11am Eastern. We will post the link in our Ravelry and Facebook groups or email us and we will send it! Greg is a regular guest on the Crits & Knits podcast. Tune in for the live Twitch stream on every other Wednesday at 8pm Eastern. (We're on break until 2023, though.) Or, catch the episode on the YouTube podcast a few weeks later. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 158, Greg and Pam discuss audio engineering, bar hopping, and binge watching. Many thanks to Robin from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a special surprise. Use code KD20 at checkout for a bonus when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Shawl & Sweater Patrons: our next Zoom call will be on Saturday, December 10 at 11am Eastern!*** Greg's Projects Greg finished his socks! He used yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. They incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg finished a design project. More to come. Greg finished a generic washcloth. Greg cast on a second Bag of Sorting (pattern by Danielle Thuen) using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam's Projects Pam finished the Tunisian crochet Loveland Lite by Toni Lipsey. She used Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam finished the Sahara Wrap Sweater by Camille Mikolas using Biggo (in the process of being discontinued) from Knitpicks. Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. She is planning to use the Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Pam worked on Citadel, a shawl by Janina Kallio. She is using yarn from Yarn over Floyd. Pam started the Knit Sleepy Fox Amigurumi by Amanda Maciel. She is using KnitPicks Wool of the Andes. Pam mentioned the Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun pattern by Sarah Schira. Book Club Drumroll please! We have selected our next book and it is Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will not begin discussing this until January 2023 so you have plenty of time to get your own copy. Miscellaneous Greg talked about the Candle Tea that his church puts on. This is the first time doing it in person since the pandemic started. We announced our next Community Zoom that will be on January 7 at 11am Eastern. We will post the link in our Ravelry and Facebook groups or email us and we will send it! Greg is a regular guest on the Crits & Knits podcast. Tune in for the live Twitch stream on every other Wednesday at 8pm (Eastern). Or, catch the episode on the YouTube podcast a few weeks later. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Thanks to NordicStarYarns for donating prizes for the Festivals and Fairs KAL! Greg is collecting preemie hats for Family Support Network of Central Carolina. See his post in the Itty Bitty Knits Ravelry group for details. Pam mentioned the BuyNothingProject in her area but you may have one also. Greg mentioned he has been watching Wednesday on Netflix. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 156, Greg and Pam discuss fish, spiders, and sheep. Many thanks to Kristina kcyams and Amy duloveyarn for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a special surprise. Use code KD20 at checkout for a bonus when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Shawl & Sweater Patrons: our next Zoom call will be on Saturday, December 10 at 11am Eastern!*** Greg's Projects Greg continues working on socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. They incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. She is planning to use the Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Pam worked on the Tunisian crochet Loveland Lite by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. She mentioned a tutorial to change color in Tunisian Crochet. Pam worked on Citadel, a shawl by Janina Kallio. She is using yarn from Yarn over Floyd. Pam worked on the Sahara Wrap Sweater by Camille Mikolas using Biggo (in the process of being discontinued) from Knitpicks. Pam mentioned she is thinking about making her Polarlys Shawl bigger. Pam mentioned two Martina Behm hats that are gauge adjustable: Langfield and Tensfield. Book Club Drumroll please! We have selected our next book and it is Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will not begin discussing this until January 2023 so you have plenty of time to get your own copy. Miscellaneous Greg had a great time at SAFF. Greg talked about getting stains out of fabric, specifically out of a sports jersey. We shared the news article titled: Eight years and 2m arachnids later, spider silk fabrics go on show in London. Here are some more images of the fabric. Greg is a regular guest on the Crits & Knits podcast. Tune in for the live Twitch stream on every other Wednesday at 8pm (Eastern). Or, catch the episode on the YouTube podcast a few weeks later. Greg and Pam are going to host an Ask Me Anything episode in the near future! You can submit your questions with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Special thanks to Kbamr Kerri for offering a pattern from her pattern store as one of the prizes for the KAL. Greg is collecting preemie hats for Family Support Network of Central Carolina. See his post in the Itty Bitty Knits Ravelry group for details. Pam mentioned her Bavarian Apple Torte. Here it is! Bavarian Apple Torte Crust: 1/2 c. butter ( 1 stick) 1/3 c. sugar 1/4. t. vanilla 1 c. flour Filling: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. sugar 1 egg 1/2 t. vanilla Topping: 1/2 t. cinnamon 1/3 c. sugar 4 c. peeled, cored and sliced apples 1/2 c. chopped walnuts Preheat over to 450. To make the crust, cream the butter and sugar, add in vanilla and flour. Press into a 9″ round greased, spring form pan, covering the bottom and 2″ up the sides. To make the filling, mix the cream cheese and sugar until smooth, add in the egg and vanilla, Spread over the bottom of the crust. For the topping, sprinkle the cinnamon and sugar over the apples and mix well. Spoon over the filling. (you can make it pretty by layering but I don't and it tastes just as good!). Sprinkle with the walnuts. Bake for 10 minutes at 450 and then reduce heat to 400. Continue baking for 25 minutes. Allow it to cool completely before removing the sides of the pan. Note: You can also add 1/2 t. almond extract to the filling and use sliced almond instead of walnuts! If you want to be fancy and give it a shiny glaze, warm some apricot jam and brush it over the top when it is done baking. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 155, Greg and Pam discuss traditions, peanut butter recipes, and real swatches. Many thanks to Rick from WhimzeeStitches for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a special surprise. Use code KD20 at checkout for a bonus when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Greg's Projects Greg continues working on socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. They incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg is also knitting dishcloths. He uses the “Gramma's Dishcloth (Grandmother's 2nd Favorite)” pattern. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on the Tunisian crochet Loveland Lite by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam finished her Frog! by Claire Garland. She got the eyes from CharmersCorner on Etsy. Pam worked on Citadel, a shawl by Janina Kallio. She is using yarn from Yarn over Floyd. Pam started the Sahara Wrap Sweater by Camille Mikolas using Biggo (in the process of being discontinued) from Knitpicks. Book Club We are in between books now but stay tuned for the next book club selection! Miscellaneous We shared the news article titled: I knitted my own wedding dress for $290 and documented the 200-hour process on YouTube to debunk the stereotypes about my craft. You can find her Youtube video here. Greg talked about knitting about a dozen stitches into @DanielleLanois Danie's wedding dress a few years ago. Check out the pictures below to see me knitting on the dress, and check out Danie's podcast episode from five years ago where she talked about it. Greg is going to be the next episode of the Crits & Knits podcast. Tune in for the live Twitch streamon Wednesday, October 26 at 8pm (Eastern). Or, catch the episode on the YouTube podcast a few weeks later. Greg and Pam are going to host an Ask Me Anything episode in the near future! You can submit your questions with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Greg really loves the food at Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack when he goes to SAFF. Pam mentioned her Thai Peanut Chicken recipe that is so yummy… 1/4 cup peanut butter 3 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 3 minced garlic cloves 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce 2 tablespoons ground ginger 2 tablespoons brown sugar 6 tablespoons lemon juice 5 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons peanut oil (Pam – I leave this out) 1 can Coconut milk (shake well) 1 1/2 pounds chicken, boneless, skinless (add after sauce is made) Mix all ingredients together (except chicken). Cut up chicken in bite size pieces and place in saucepan. Add sauce to pan and heat simmer until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Serve with rice and veggies–we usually just put it in bowls and mix everything together. YUM!! Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.
In Episode 154, Greg and Pam discuss birthdays, fall festivals, and sock knitting. Many thanks to lblowrance Pam's Cousin Lisa for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a special surprise. Use code KD20 at checkout for a bonus when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Greg's Projects Greg continues working on socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. It will incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg has finished a new hat design and is working on writing the pattern. Look for it in January. Pam's Projects Pam thanked KnitPicks. She mentioned the Star Shower shawl by Romi Hill and is going to use KnitPicks Hawthorn Kettle Dye in Blackbird for the main color. She is also using a Nerd Girl yarn from her stash. Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on the Tunisian crochet Loveland Lite by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam finished the legs on her next Frog! by Claire Garland. Assembly is next! Pam started Citadel, a shawl by Janina Kallio. She is using yarn from Yarn over Floyd. Pam swatched for the Sahara Wrap Sweater by Camille Mikolas using Biggo (in the process of being discontinued) from Knitpicks. She heard about this from newwaveknitting on Instagram. Book Club We are in between books now but stay tuned for the next book club selection! Miscellaneous We mentioned a follow-up of The Woobles team… an article from the Triangle Business Journal and their appearance on Shark Tank! We reviewed the Woobles book, Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion, in Episode 151. Greg is going to Fairy Stone Park in VA. Greg is loving Grillo's Pickle de Gallo. Greg mentioned the book Speaking American by Josh Katz. Pam mentioned Skinnytaste No Bake Peanut Butter Pie. Greg is going to be the next episode of the Crits & Knits podcast. Tune in for the live Twitch streamon Wednesday, October 12 at 8pm (Eastern). Or, catch the episode on the YouTube podcast a few weeks later. Greg and Pam are going to host an Ask Me Anything episode in the near future! You can submit your questions with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 153, Greg and Pam discuss music, mayhem, and making new fiber enthusiasts. Many thanks to RosberryCrafts Ros for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a special surprise. Use code KD20 at checkout for a bonus when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Greg's Projects Greg continues working on socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. It will incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg is working on a new hat design. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam finished the Polarlys by Martina Behm. She is using Merino Lace (discontinued) by Palouse Yarn Co. Pam worked on the Tunisian crochet Loveland Lite by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Book Club We are in between books now but stay tuned for the next book club selection! Miscellaneous Greg mentioned Spud & Chloe at the Farm by Susan B. Anderson. Greg talked about the NC Folk Festival. He saw Sam Bush, George Clinton, and Futurebirds. Greg and Pam discussed some yarn in the news: Knit or Crochet at a Sporting Event: Why You Should. Greg and Pam are going to host an Ask Me Anything episode in the near future! You can submit your questions with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 151, Greg and Pam discuss Puerto Rico, pickle ice cream, and pets. Many thanks to IdaMarie and her family for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for a bonus when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Patrons – go see our poll in the Patreon site for our next Zoom call!*** Greg's Projects Greg continues working on socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. It will incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg is working on a test knit for Danielle Thuen from Crits and Knits. It is a dice bag with dividers to keep your different sized dice separated. It's lots of fun. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on Polarlys by Martina Behm. She is using Merino Lace (discontinued) by Palouse Yarn Co. Pam bought more yarn for the 2nd color of her Loveland Lite Shawl by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam's cousin Lisa is going to be expanding her horizons and will be starting the Amaya Mosaic Shawl by Tatsiana Kupryianchyk. Reviews Pam and Greg reviewed the book The Woobles Crochet Amigurumi for Every Occasion by Justine Tiu. Thank you to the publisher WeldonOwen for providing this book! The book is due to be released on October 11 this year. We also mentioned a local news story about the couple behind The Woobles company. Book Club We are in between books now but stay tuned for the next book club selection! Miscellaneous Greg loved seeing “Weird Al” Yankovic in concert. Greg accidentally stumbled on the Southern Comforts Fiber Market. Greg talked about his local yarn shop: Gate City Yarns in Greensboro, NC. Greg and Pam discussed some yarn in the news: Self-assembled, Interlocked Threads: Spinning Yarn With No Machine Needed. Greg talked about his Choose Greg's Adventure shawl. Greg and Pam talked about the Knit Row Counter app. Greg and Pam are going to host an Ask Me Anything episode in the near future! You can submit your questions with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 150, Greg and Pam discuss just-in-time parenting, mystery knit-alongs, and designing specific-purpose items. Many thanks to Str8upknitter Christy and Chiefy Pam for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for a bonus when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Patrons – go see our poll in the Patreon site for our next Zoom call!*** Greg's Projects Greg continues working on socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. It will incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg has finished the Choose Greg's Adventure 2022 Mystery Shawl. He is using Beach Bunny YarnsWorld Traveler yarn. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on Polarlys by Martina Behm. She is using Merino Lace (discontinued) by Palouse Yarn Co. Pam worked on the Loveland Lite Shawl by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam made a sleeve for her Apple Pencil. She made up the pattern. She used a sample from Miss Babs in the color Petrified Forest. Pam made a Little Woolen House bird house by Katie Boyette. This is another Carolina FiberFestCraft Along pattern that will be available soon! Book Club We are in between books now but stay tuned for the next book club selection! Miscellaneous Greg is exciting to go see Weird Al Yankovic in concert. Greg and Pam discussed an article from ScienceNews: How one physicist is unraveling the mathematics of knitting. Greg and Pam mentioned a Ravelry group dedicated to mystery knit-alongs. The group is Upcoming MKAL/MCAL Calendar. Greg mentioned that NBC is rebooting “Quantum Leap.” Greg and Pam are going to host an Ask Me Anything episode in the near future! You can submit your questions with this form. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 149, Greg and Pam discuss finding yarn shops while traveling, dungeons and dragons adventures, and national parks. Many thanks to CarolinaSpinner Ashley for the episode introduction! Ashley is closing her shop but still has some of her great project bags available! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for a bonus when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Greg's Projects Greg continues working on socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. It will incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg is working on the Choose Greg's Adventure 2022 Mystery Shawl. We are almost done! Just the final edge border to go; a pattern update should be available in a week or so. Greg is using Beach Bunny Yarns World Traveler yarn for the shawl. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam finished her Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn. She used this tutorial to finish with a picot bind-off. Pam finished the cowl test knit for Carolina FiberFest. It is based on the Euphoric Shawl by HandmadebyZan. She is using La Jolla by Baah Yarn. The pattern will be available late summer/early fall! Pam worked on Loveland Lite by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam worked on Polarlys by Martina Behm. She is using Merino Lace (discontinued) by Palouse Yarn Co. Pam made a small pouch for her yarn scale. She made up the pattern and wrote it on her project page. She used a sample from Miss Babs in the color Bewitching. Pam mentioned the Wisp Pattern from Knitty. Book Review: Knitting the National Parks Pam and Greg reviewed Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates. It was provided by the publisher Weldon Owen. The book is scheduled for release on August 30, 2022, but you can pre-order it now so that it will show up as soon as it's available. Book Club We are in between books now but stay tuned for the next book club selection! Miscellaneous Greg mentioned Huey's On The River restaurant in Savannah, GA. Greg mentioned the Crits & Knits stream/podcast. He is currently their featured designer and sometime in the next few months will probably join the party for an adventure. Greg taught himself the Ladderback Jacquard technique using Ysolda's tutorial. We talked about the National Parks Passport program. Greg got an enamel pin that is a Danis Biscuits tin that opens up to reveal the contents of a sewing kit. It's available from NAUTIKALMILES. Pam mentioned a 3 ingredient, no churn ice cream recipe. Pam also mentioned Momofuku Soy & Scallion Ramen. Greg buys Samyang Buldak rame in bulk from Amazon. We discussed the Yarn Shop finder and Road Trip Planner on Ravelry. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 148, Greg and Pam discuss unexpected vacation complications, astronomy, and fancy yarn. Many thanks to Tina McClancy for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Greg's Projects Greg finished socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It incorporated the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg started new socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. It will incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg is working on the Choose Greg's Adventure 2022 Mystery Shawl. Be sure to visit the KnittingDaddy.com blog and vote on the next design decision! Listen to the episode to find out how to get a discount on two hanks Beach Bunny Yarns World Traveler yarn for the shawl. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam finished her Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn. She totally forgot to talk about this so stay tuned for next time. Pam finished the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch. Pam started a cowl test knit for Carolina FiberFest. It is based on the Euphoric Shawl by HandmadebyZan. She is using La Jolla by Baah Yarn. Pam started Loveland Lite by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam started Polarlys by Martina Behm. She is using Merino Lace (discontinued) by Palouse Yarn Co. Pam purchase some Quiviut Yarn and mentioned the Brigida Stole at the store as well as the Brigida Shawl pattern. Book Club We are in between books now but stay tuned for the next book club selection! Miscellaneous Greg enjoyed baseball with the Atlanta Braves, the Carolina Disco Turkeys, and the Greensboro Grasshoppers. Greg enjoyed Shrek: The Musical with Blueberry. Pam mentioned the Arecibo Message, the Arecibo Observatory and SETI. Pam mentioned that she's knitted the CPCTC socks by Sarah Jordan before. Pam is celebrating 4 years as a co-host of the podcast. Greg mentioned Boil-The-Bag-Peanuts. They are delicious. Pam mentioned A Column of Fire by Ken Follet. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 146, Greg and Pam discuss honey, dancing, and travel knitting. Many thanks to TwinSet Summer Retreat Attendees for the episode introduction! You can learn more about TwinSet Summer Retreat in the TwinSet Designs Podcast Ravelry Group. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next quarterly Zoom call for Shawl and Sweater Patrons will be on Saturday, June 18 at 2pm Eastern. Stay tuned for an opportunity to share your time preference!*** Greg's Projects Greg is working on socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It will incorporate the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg is working on the Choose Greg's Adventure 2022 Mystery Shawl. Be sure to visit the KnittingDaddy.com blog and vote on the next design decision! Listen to the episode to find out how to get a discount on two hanks Beach Bunny Yarns World Traveler yarn for the shawl. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam worked on the Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn. Pam finished a cowl. She has finally found a pattern that is perfect but it is a test knit and she can't share any more details. Pam made a Monstera Deliciosa bunting for her daughter. She used a pattern by Michelle Hernandez. Pam made a Frog by Claire Garland who has the cutest patterns. She purchased eyes from Charmers Corner on Etsy. Pam mentioned The Essential Bucket Hat by Romi Hill. Pam is planning her travel knitting and is planning to make Polarlys by Martina Behm but also mentioned Alice by Mam'zelle Flo and Around in a Round by Jana Huck. Book Club In episode 147 we will finish The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will discuss Chenille and Felt. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! Miscellaneous Be sure to check out the YouTube video of Pants Is Overrated. If you are local, Pam mentioned the restaurant Relish. Greg enjoys playing chess on chess.com. He's KnittingDaddy there if you'd like to play with him. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 144, Greg and Pam discuss turtles, frogs, and cats. Many thanks to Turtle32 Michelle for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next quarterly Zoom call for Shawl and Sweater Patrons will be on Saturday, June 18 at 2pm Eastern. Stay tuned for an opportunity to share your time preference!*** Greg's Projects Greg is working on socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It will incorporate the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg is working on the Choose Greg's Adventure 2022 Mystery Shawl. Be sure to visit the KnittingDaddy.com blog and vote on the next design decision! Listen to the episode to find out how to get a discount on two hanks Beach Bunny Yarns World Traveler yarn for the shawl. Pam's Projects Pam made a Knitted Knocker for an acquaintance. She used the magic loop version of the patternand Berroco Modern Cotton DK. Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam worked on the Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn. Pam is trying to make a cowl. She has finally found a pattern that is perfect but it is a test knit and she can't share any more details. Pam also gave some follow-up feedback on her Scrubbies and Bowl Cozy. Book Club In episode 145 we will continue Section 3 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will discuss Boucle and Brushed yarns. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! We are nearing the end of the our current book club and are looking for suggestions for the next book! We try to choose a reference type of book that will have broad appeal to many knitters, can be broken into segments and is readily available. If you have any suggestions, please email us! info@unravelingpodcast.com. Miscellaneous Greg enjoyed the Van Gogh Raleigh, NC Exhibit: The Immersive Experience. May 6, 2022 was National No Pants Day. Pam mentioned how much she loves her new Tom Bihn Bag, The Swift. Pam also mentioned her love of silicone bags. She likes Stasher brand and Zip Top. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 142, Greg and Pam discuss pickles, poetry, and power tools. Many thanks to PhoenixFire Tracy for the episode introduction! Tracy hosts the Serenknitty Podcast on Youtube. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next quarterly Zoom call for Shawl and Sweater Patrons will be on Saturday, June 18. Stay tuned for an opportunity to share your time preference!*** Yarn in the News Saturday, April 30, 2022 is Local Yarn Store Day! Greg's Projects Greg is working on socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It will incorporate the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg is working on several design projects and asked for feedback about potentially designing a shawl in public, taking suggestions from listeners as we go. Greg picked up another embroidery kit from M Creative J. This one is the DIY Desert Landscape Pin Embroidery Kit. We also mentioned Knitted Bliss. Pam's Projects Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam worked on the Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn. Pam is trying to make a cowl. She has finally found a pattern that is perfect but it is a test knit and she can't share any more details. Book Club In episode 143 we will continue Section 3 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will discuss Cable plied and Textured yarns. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! We are nearing the end of the our current book club and are looking for suggestions for the next book! We try to choose a reference type of book that will have broad appeal to many knitters, can be broken into segments and is readily available. If you have any suggestions, please email us! info@unravelingpodcast.com. Miscellaneous Designer PAKnitWit Sarah Jordan shared her newest geometry Sock pattern, SOHCAHTOA Pam mentioned the book The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Pam mentioned getting her new Tom Bihn Bag, The Swift. Pam mentioned the music festival MerleFest. Greg just bought an electric lawnmower. Greg loves the new pickle fries and dillicious Big Dill Cheeseburger from Sonic Drive-In. Greg and his family went to see the touring Hamilton. We mentioned the Imagined Landscapes podcast because Greg was super excited about Katie's post about eating popcorn with chopsticks. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 140, Greg and Pam discuss beads, holidays, and pollen. Many thanks to PAKnitWit Sarah for the episode introduction! Sarah is the designer behind the Non-Euclidan Heel and the CPCTC Heel patterns. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Unraveling Podcowl Greg released a new pattern! It is the Unraveling Podcowl. Normally $6, it is available with a $2 discount automatically applied at checkout. This discount is good until April 20. This pattern is the mystery audio that has been appearing in the podcast since Episode 127, which came out in January. Yarn in the News Phys.org published a summary of a new technical paper about Using math to describe the spinning transition between the assemblage of fibers in yarn. Greg's Projects Greg is working on socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It will incorporate the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Pam's Projects Pam finished her Positive Plants embroidery kit from M Creative J. Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam worked on the Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn. Pam is trying to make a cowl. She tried a two color variation of the Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland and isn't happy with it. She will be searching for a new pattern. The notes for the two color variation can be found here. Book Club In episode 141 we will continue Section 3 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will discuss three-ply and 4 or more ply yarns. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! We are nearing the end of the our current book club and are looking for suggestions for the next book! We try to choose a reference type of book that will have broad appeal to many knitters, can be broken into segments and is readily available. If you have any suggestions, please email us! info@unravelingpodcast.com. Miscellaneous We mentioned two new threads in the Ravelry Group: a Self Promotion thread and a Wordlethread. We mentioned the Nordic Star Yarns website which features a directory of fiber festivals in the US. We also mentioned Rosberry Crafts Youtube channel where she includes a lot of nature shots in BC, Canada. Pam mentioned the book Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. Greg mentioned the book Code Name: Lise by Larry Loftis. Greg has been enjoying his mugs from Creative With Clay. While in Atlanta Pam visited Stone Mountain and the Georgia Institute of Technology. They played the game Pandemic while there. Pam shared an update on the Coral Reef Project at the NC Museum of Art. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 138, Greg and Pam discuss secret mystery knit-alongs, blocking with bowls, and cut yarn. Many thanks to VarianBrandon Varian for the episode introduction! Varian is an exceptional teacher specializing in colorwork. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Unraveling Podcowl Greg released a new pattern! It is the Unraveling Podcowl. Normally $6, it is available with a $2 discount automatically applied at checkout. This discount is good until April 20. This pattern is the mystery audio that has been appearing in the podcast since Episode 127, which came out in January. Yarn in the News Pam mentioned this article in the local paper about the yarn bombing at Sanderson High School. The 2nd picture of a 3 trunk tree shows her contribution. Greg's Projects Greg is working on socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It will incorporate the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg finished the Plants + Shapes DIY Applique Embroidery Kit from M Creative J. Pam's Projects Pam finished the Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman. She used fingering weight leftovers. Pam finished The Essential Bucket Hat by Romi Hill using Malabrigo Rasta. Pam made a few Tunisian Crochet coasters designed by Siobhan Boothe of Yarn Over Floyd. She mentioned Toni Lipsey and her edges tutorial. Pam finished bunny bunting using the Cro-Bunny Bunting pattern by Sew Hooky. Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam started the Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn. Pam started a cowl. First she tried the Faceted pattern by Kacey Herlihy. Then she tried the Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland. Book Club In episode 139 we will begin Section 3 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will discuss single and two-ply yarns. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! Miscellaneous Pam mentioned The Book on Pie by Erin Jean McDowell. She made the Roasted Strawberry Pie. Greg went to see Bob Dylan, it was a great show. Pam mentioned how much she enjoyed the show New Girl. Pam talked about Moth Traps. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 136, Greg and Pam discuss celebrities, phones, and time. Many thanks to jneuman88 Jennifer for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!*** SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Patrons at the Shawl & Sweater Levels – join us on Sunday, March 20 at 3om Eastern for a zoom call! Details are on Patreon. Greg's Projects Greg is working on his Christmas Eve Cast-on socks. He is using yarn from Oink Pigments. It incorporates the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper. Greg knitted a complete Sockhead Slouch Hat, but doesn't have any pictures of it because they were on his phone that died. Greg is working on a new hat design. More to come. Greg is working on the Plants + Shapes DIY Applique Embroidery Kit from M Creative J. Pam's Projects Pam started to work on the Positive Plants embroidery kit from M Creative J. Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton's Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes. Pam used a Turkish cast on. Pam worked on a Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman. She is using fingering weight leftovers. Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK. Pam started The Essential Bucket Hat by Romi Hill using Malabrigo Rasta. Pam made a few Tunisian Crochet coasters designed by Siobhan Boothe of Yarn Over Floyd. Book Club In episode 137 we will continue Section 2 of The Knitter's Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will begin a discussion of spin and pills. We try to host book club so you don't need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events We had a great time at the Carolina Fiber Fest. Review Pam and Greg reviewed embroidery kits from mcreativej, which we both loved. Listen to the podcast for a full review. MCreativeJ is active on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. Miscellaneous .We mentioned Our State magazine. The government stole an hour from us as we entered Daylight Saving Time. Check out “Save Standard Time” for a chart that shows how important it is to stay on Standard Time to maximize healthy morning sun. We talked about the depth cowl, which incorporates planned pooling using The Fiber Seed Sprout Worsted yarn. We talked about a school project that involves a phone number you can call to hear a pre-recorded pep talk from school children. The number is 707-998-8410. Affiliate Link Disclousure This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling...a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 85, Greg and Pam discuss enabling, encouraging, and enthusiasm. They also start discussing Chapter 3 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Thanks to GrannyMax Maxine for this episode's intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Note on Ravelry Links Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information. Greg's Projects Greg completely finished a pair of socks for his mom. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern. His mom tried them on, they fit, and Greg took them back until Christmas. Greg finished knitting a sample on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn. Greg resurrected a WIP and enjoyed knitting on The Peacock's Tale by Nim Teasdale. He's using Wolle's Yarn Creations Cotton 100 gr in the Growth 2colorway. Check out his project page. Greg is working on some basic socks for himself. He is using Sea Star Handpaints Bare Foot in the Sweater Weather colorway. He's decorating it with progress keepers from Ann Tudor as he goes. Check out his project page. Pam's Projects Pam sewed a rope bowl for her friend's birthday. She used this tutorial. Pam and Avery warped the loom for Avery to weave fabric for pillows. Pam finished spinning the first bobbin (of 3) of cheviot fiber from Sadie Spins Yarn. She prepped all the fiber for the 2nd bobbin. Pam made 2 face mask ear savers for a friend's daughter. Pam worked a tiny bit on Scott's socks using Patons Kroy. Pam is using yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. Pam also made a bunch of face scrubbies with cotton yarn. She is trying to figure out her favorite to make more. You can see these on her project pagebut these are the ones she made: Cotton Face Rounds by Gretchen Kalhust (1) Cotton Face Scrubbies by Alex DellAringa (1) Simple Flower Face Scrubbie by Dedri Uys (1) Reusable Cotton Face Scrubbie by Crochet Nerd (1)* Reusable Cotton Face Scrubbies Free Pattern by Marshco Designs* Crocheted Face Scrubbies by 5 Little Monsters (1) Resuable Face Scrubbies by We Three Shanes (1) Sakura Face Scrubbies by KAME (4) *Note: Pam stated that she made the scrubbie by Crochet Nerd but it was actually the one by Marshco Designs. This probably doesn't matter unless you are looking closely but she wanted to set the record straight! Knitting Rules We started discussing Chapter 3 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link). Pam referenced the Inventing Interchangeables article on the Denise website. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Miscellaneous GrannyMax shared some information about the Minnesota State Button Society and a National Button Society in our Ravelry Group. Pam is a big fan of Fiona the premature hippo. Greg refers to Kate Atherley's The Beginner's Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns: Learn to Write Patterns Others Can Knit (affiliate link). He loves it. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 84, Greg and Pam discuss kittens, fishing, and buttons. They also have a conversation with the Button Whisperer! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg completely finished a pair of socks for his mom. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern. Greg is working on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn. Pam's Projects Pam worked a tiny bit on Scott's socks using Patons Kroy. Pam is using yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. Pam worked on the Flohmarkt shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers using yarn from PassionKnits Yarn. Pam prepped some cheviot fiber from Sadie Spins Yarn and made a mug sleeve with the same previously spun yarn, which was promptly frogged. Knitting Rules We are between chapters in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link). We'll be back next time starting Chapter 3. The Button Whisperer The Button Whisperer mentioned a few books: The Evolution of Useful Things (affiliate link) by Henry Petroski. Books, Banks, Buttons: And Other Inventions from the Middle Ages (affiliate link) by Chiara Frugoni. A History of Costume (affiliate link) by Carl Kohler. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Miscellaneous Ravelry has a new look. You can share feedback in this thread or this threadon Ravelry. Be sure to fill out their survey! Greg loves Old Bay Hot Sauce. Greg enjoyed watching the homemade version of The Princess Bride on Quibi. We talked about the news that BluPrint / Craftsy is coming back. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 83, Greg and Pam discuss time being meaningless, swatching, and Ravelry's new look. They also finish discussing Chapter 2 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Thanks to DarkinnKnits Charles for this episode's intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg is almost finished with a pair of socks for his mom that doesn't have a project page yet. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern. Greg is working on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn. Pam's Projects Pam is totally done with her daughter's college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She used Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch. Pam finished her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn. Yay! Pam worked a tiny bit on Scott's socks using Patons Kroy. Pam made the Stretchy Crochet Headband from bobwilson123. Pam started swatching with some yarn she got from Heelside Farms. It's worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo. She case on for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. Pam also got some yarn from PassionKnits Yarn and started the Flohmarktshawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is going to make a change to one part and has been swatching for it. Knitting Rules We finished Chapter 2 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link). Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events We drew a winners for 2 digital copies of the book A New Spin on Color by Alanna Wilcox. The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Miscellaneous DarkInnKnits Charles is one of the co-hosts of the Trek Talking and Beyondpodcast. Greg has finished shipping all outstanding prizes. If you have been expecting a prize from us and have not yet received it, please reach out to Greg to let him know. Ravelry has a new look. You can share feedback in this thread or this thread on Ravelry. Pam suggested Greg take a look at Outschool for some summer classes for Blueberry. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 82, Greg and Pam discuss graudating, coloring, and closing. They also start discussing Chapter 2 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg is working on a pair of socks for his mom that doesn't have a project page yet. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern. Greg is working on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn. Pam's Projects Pam is basically done with on her daughter's college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She is using Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch. Pam has also been working on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn. So close to the end! Pam started swatching with some yarn she got from Heelside Farms. It's worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo. Knitting Rules We started Chapter 2 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter (affiliate link) and stopped halfway down page 36 and covered page 37. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events We drew a winner for the Point/Counterpoint Collection: Volume 5 by KinoMary and BostonJen. Listen to see who won! The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Book Review: A New Spin on Color We reviewed the book A New Spin on Color by Alanna Wilcox and have 2 digital copies to give away. Check out the Ravelry group to enter! Miscellaneous We talked about a video that shows a room furnished in synthetics vs a room furnished in wool and their burn times. It's dramatic! We shared the letter from BluPrint's CEO about their closing. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram
In Episode 79, Greg and Pam discuss weather, weaving, and wool wash. They also begin their next book, Knitting Rules by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Special thanks to John for the intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg is finished a pair of socks (project page), incorporating design elements form Hermione's Everyday Socks, Fish Lips Kiss Heel, and Strie Socks, Toe Up. Yarn is Whose Sock from Purl's Yarn Emporium in Asheville, NC. Greg started a pair of socks for his mom that doesn't have a project page yet. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. Greg and Blueberry started weaving. Pam's Projects Pam has been working on her daughter's college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She is using Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch. Pam has also been working on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn. Pam worked on her socks with Patons Kroy Sock FX. She's not really following a pattern, just knitting toe-up. Pam worked on weaving a new scarf with some acrylic. She also mentioned a tablet holder with a clamp that will work on her loom. Pam finished her crochet bead necklace from the book Bead Crochet Jewelry. Pam also spun a sample for her sock spinning project with Cheviot from Sadie Spins! She mentioned the Sock Yarn Issue of Ply Magazine. Knitting Rules We talked a few minutes to introduce Stephanie Pearl-McPhee! We will began the first half of Chapter 1 (up to halfway down page 14) Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter (affiliate link). You can find her blog hereand her books here. Here is a great video of her knitting style. You can read her wikipedia page also. Next time we will finish chapter 1! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Miscellaneous Greg talked about signing up for Bluprint to learn some weaving techniques. He's taking Rigid Heddle Weaving by Angela Tong and is loving it, and it's on sale right now. Unlock EVERY class! Get 50% off Classes (affiliate links). Remember to wear your pants when you check the mail. Pam mentioned the virtual FiberFest that will be April 24-27 as part of the Facebook group Wool and Fiber Arts. Greg mentioned Vogue Knitting Live will be virtual. Pam fell down the sourdough rabbit hole. She didn't start with this technique yet but it's the one that most appeals to her. This is the recipe for overnight sourdough bread. All of Greg's patterns are currently free in his Ravelry Store. No coupon code needed, discount will be applied at checkout. Grab some (or all) of his patterns and start knitting! It'll be like a virtual knit-along. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Bluprint Premium, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.
In Episode 78, Greg and Pam discuss pollen, preparing, and photographing. They also introduce their next book, Knitting Rules by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Special thanks to AliceJeffcott Alice for the intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg is working on a pair of socks (project page), incorporating design elements form Hermione's Everyday Socks, Fish Lips Kiss Heel, and Strie Socks, Toe Up. Yarn is Whose Sock from Purl's Yarn Emporium in Asheville, NC. Pam's Projects Pam has been working on her daughter's college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She is using Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch. Pam has also been working on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn. Pam cast on a pair of socks with Patons Kroy Sock FX. She's not really following a pattern, just knitting toe-up. Pam started weaving a new scarf with some acrylic. Avery and Pam have been sewing some face masks. They are using this tutorial. Review – KnitSwag Kelly of KnitSwag has come up with a cool new software that allows her to create illustrations in printed knitting. Think of it like graph paper, but it is accurate knit stitches and the image is created with those knit stitches. She takes these designs and puts them on fun stuff like mugs, water bottles, note cards, fabric and more. You can find her shop on Etsy and follow her on Instagram. DISCOUNT CODE: Kelly is offering listeners a discount. Simply use the code UNRAVELING15 for 15% off almost everything in the store. The code is good through May 7, 2020. Knitting Rules We talked a few minutes to introduce Stephanie Pearl-McPhee! We will be working our way through Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link). You can find her blog here and her books here. Here is a great video of her knitting style. You can read her wikipedia page also. We aren't exactly sure how we will break down this book but if you want to prepare for next time, read Chapter 1! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Miscellaneous Greg is donating unused cycles on his computer to help Folding@home. He created the BlameDST team. If you're also participating, feel free to join the team (258246). We mentioned Security Chief Tim of the National Cowboy Museum and his new twitter job. You can read an article about it here. Greg is hosting the April 2020- Charity in the Itty-Bitty Knits group. He said something about the Family Support Network. All of Greg's patterns are currently free in his Ravelry Store. No coupon code needed, discount will be applied at checkout. Grab some (or all) of his patterns and start knitting! It'll be like a virtual knit-along. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.
In Episode 77, Greg and Pam discuss cancelling fiber events, creating community, and casting on. They also review Wool Gathering from March, 2000 from The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann. Special thanks to Briseis2008 Kenyon for the intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg finished a Tumbler Cozy (project page) from Knits4Comfort. Greg finished a Baby Surprise Jacket (project page), pattern by Elizabeth Zimmermann. Greg is working on a pair of socks (project page), incorporating design elements form Hermione's Everyday Socks, Fish Lips Kiss Heel, and Strie Socks, Toe Up. Yarn is Whose Sock from Purl's Yarn Emporium in Asheville, NC. Pam suggested Greg look into the Turkish Cast On. Pam's Projects Pam finished the Copy Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid for a fundraiser donation. She used Knit Picks Mighty Stitch. Pam has been working on a necklace from Bead Crochet Jewelry (affiliate link) book by Bert Rachel Freed and Dana Elizabeth Freed. She ran out of beads and is making plans to get more. Pam is just about done adding a few inches of length to her daughter's Julgran sweater. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The Carolina Fiber Fest and many other have been canceled because of COVID-19. Please support indie businesses by shopping at some of their online shops! You can find lists of canceled festivals on Knitty and Knitter's Review. The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Ravelry has a directory of Online Events. Miscellaneous All of Greg's patterns are currently free in his Ravelry Store. No coupon code needed, discount will be applied at checkout. Grab some (or all) of his patterns and start knitting! It'll be like a virtual knit-along. We mentioned JKFibers, the etsy shop run by Briseis2008 Keynon (who provided the listener intro for this episode). Kenyon is providing some yarn for prizes in the #KnittingMagicKAL. This episode covers that last installment of The Opionated Knitter (affiliate link). We will begin our next book study with Knitting Rules (affiliate link) by Stephenie Pearl-McPhee. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.
Episode 72 1/22/20 Be a helper, wips, knitting fail, wearables, pattern stalking, out and about Be a Helper Craftalong 4th Be A Helper Craft-a-long has begun! We keep the rules simple. Anything you make for any charity counts, doesn’t have to be knit/crochet/woven or spun. ANYthing you make for ANY charity. One FO per photo in the FO thread Donating blood counts too - post a photo of your bandaid or of you drinking OJ afterwards, something like that. FO Thread closes when I wake up April 1st. Wips are welcome One more new prize to announce, a pattern from Jennifer Lassonde of Down Cellar Studio! Thanks so much, Jen! Wips – lots these last 2 weeks! Preemie hat – about half way through my first for the year. Aggregate Shawl – I’ve reached the end of the shawl as written, but I have more yarn left. I’m continuing in the pattern as established until I run out of yarn. Matchy Socks – nearly to the cuff Dress – The handmade dress I’ve been working on is coming along nicely. I’ve split for armholes and I’m nearly done with the front left strap. South Woods – started a new sweater for myself, South Woods by River Road Knits . I’m using some old stash yarn for the lace underlayer and my handspun for the main body of the sweater, which leads me to… Kitting Fail Be careful not to twist! Wearables My birthday weekend was incredibly warm, topping out at 74F (23C) whereas our highs should hover right around freezing. So I wore lots of warm-weather handknits, like one of my Mommy’s Tunic samples and the Lace Sweater 01 from Vogue Knitting Magazine designed by Brooke Nico. Knit this in a cone of 5/2 bamboo from Webs years ago. The pattern is a lace coat, nearly knee-length, and I wore it as a jacket out for my birthday dinner. Since then, it’s been COLD. I’ve also worn Frosted sweater by Paper Daisy Creations and lots of shawls, including Changing Staircases, Pont du Marais and Use Your Stash Shawls, both designed by me. Also my boys and I have all worn some handknit socks, all made using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. I;m wearing my Twist and Shout had by Michele duNaier nearly every day. My youngest has worn the Monomoy Sweater several times and wears his Bermuda Hat every day. And I’ve worn the Dancing Dragons Coat – it makes a great indoor layer on super cold days. Pattern Stalking Thing 2 want’s a new sweater, another hat, Halloween socks and Christmas socks and I keep thinking about knitting another Hitofude. Out and About Wayland Winter Farmers Market Fiber Days – Jan 26 & Mar 1 Boston Farm & fiber Fest – Feb 9 Stitches United - March 26-29, 2020
In Episode 65, Greg and Pam discuss being committed, being involved, and hummingbirds. They also review Leaflet #16 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's “The Opinionated Knitter.” Special thanks to Gate City Amanda for this episode's introduction! Yuu can find her in Greensboro, NC at Gate City Yarns! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg is working on socks (project page) for his mom. He is using a combination of techniques from several patterns: Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder, Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist, and Strie Socks, Toe Up by Lara Neel. Pam's Projects Pam worked on her Mohair Magic Kit Poncho. She got it from Kathy at Got My Goat. She recorded a review before she cast on! Pam started a new crochet project, the Malia Bag by Rebecca Langford. Pam didn't make a project page but she started and finished a crochet necklace (picture below!) Pam finished That Nice Stitch Cowl by Susan Ashcroft. She used Tandem by Tahki Yarns. Pam finished a secret test crochet (sorry!) Pam finished the 2nd hat for her dad. She used 2 colors of the millspun Romeldale/CVM from Zephyr Creek Farm. She “designed” it and used a colorwork pattern (Skyline) from the AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary (affiliate link) by Andrea Rangel. FiberCrafty Angel Locks Fiberworks is a FiberCrafty shop that is a small farm with a mill. They have beautiful gradient roving, natural roving and hand dyed yarn. The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #16, pages 84-87 featuring 8 knitting techniques! Next up, Leaflet #17, pages 88-89. Misc. Stuff Special thanks for BostonJen for sending us her new GoodReader tutorial! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! We announced a new Craft-Along! Check out the threads for more information but join us for the Back to School Colorwork CAL starting September 1. Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Pam & Greg will be giving a talk about Elizabeth Zimmermann at the Ol' North State Knitting Guild on September 9 in Raleigh, NC. Media We Love & TV Time Orange Is The New Black Stranger Things Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.
In Episode 63, Greg and Pam discuss abandonment, yarn weight discrepancies and international commerce. They also review Leaflet #14 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's “The Opinionated Knitter.” Special thanks to Knits4Comfort Jen for this episode's introduction! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg has been knitting prototypes for future designs. Greg cast on socks (project page)! He is using a combination of techniques from several patterns: Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder, Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist, and Strie Socks, Toe Up by Lara Neel. Greg picked up an Origami Project Bag from Stitch Therapy when he was at the Blue Ridge Fiber Fest. Greg picked up a set of Suavest Sheep bobbins from Crafty Flutterby Creations. Pam's Projects Pam started figuring out how to make the background and join the parts on her crocheted blanket. The pattern is Swirly Pop by Marken of the Hat and I. She used KnitPicks Chroma Worsted for the swirls and is using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch for the background. Pam cast on her Mohair Magic Kit Poncho. She got it from Kathy at Got My Goat. She recorded a review before she cast on! Pam cast on That Nice Stitch Cowl by Susan Ashcroft. She is using Tandem by Tahki Yarns. Pam worked on her CPCTC socks by Sarah Jordan and is ready to start the heels. Pam finished a secret test knit for KnittingDaddy Designs. Pam finished a hat for her dad. She is using 2 colors of the millspun Romeldale/CVM from Zephyr Creek Farm. She “designed” it and used a colorwork pattern (Skyline) from the AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary (affiliate link) by Andrea Rangel. FiberCrafty Instead of highlighting a shop, Pam talked a little about why FiberCrafty can only support US based shops for now. The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #14, pages 76-79 featuring the Icelandic Yoke Sweater. Next up, Leaflet #15, pages 80-83. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Carolina FiberFest is accepting workshop proposals. The deadline is July 15. We are very interested in workshops that are appropriate for youth and adults! Pam & Greg will be giving a talk about Elizabeth Zimmermann at the Ol' North State Knitting Guild on September 9 in Raleigh, NC. Media We Love Vogue Knitting Knitterviews Podcast Good Omens on Amazon Prime American Gods by Neil Gaiman – Pam listened to the 10th edition audio version from the library. Blog Post about Phyllis Latour Doyle Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.
In Episode 53, Greg and Pam discuss Peruvian Highland Wool, Romeldale CVM and Hat Trials. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished Joey's scarf. It was well received. Greg finished his Emmen hat (project page) Yarn is The Fiber Seed Sprout Sock. Greg finished the Coffee Shop Hat out of mystery yarn (project page). Greg continues to work on socks: Lana Grosa Socks in Lana Grossa Meilenweit Ashbury yarn Christmas Is Coming Socks in Dyeabolical Sturdy (version 1) yarn. Pam's Projects Last time Pam forgot to share a hat she finished called C'mon, Cat Happy by Pattymac Knits for her niece. She used Malabrigo Chunky (not Bulky as was said in the podcast). Pam finished her Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks. She's using Lang Jawoll Cotton Stretch Color. Pam is on color 3 (of 3) on her 150 Fade by Fiber Me This. She's using some Plymouth Happy Feet she had dyed. Pam started a test knit for her friend Martha. She is using Anzula Nebulaand APL Crafts Handmade in Blue Galaxy. Pam is casting on Elizabeth Zimmermann's Sideways Gloves with merino/angora yarn from BaaBerry Farms. Pam mentioned 2 sock patterns she wants to try by Sarah Jordan. Non-Euclidian is the cuff down version CPCTC is the toe up version Pam swatched for the Stripe Domination KAL. Misc Things Safari Nation is a fun place in Greensboro for kids. Greg's Coffee Shop: A Special Blend Peruvian Highland Wool: As Greg shared, it's a cross between Merino (for softness) and Corriedale (for strength). After consulting The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook (affiliate link), this breed is not mentioned but the authors state there are so many Merino crosses that their information on merinos is incomplete. The Livestock Conservancy Shave ‘Em to Save ‘Em Challenge List of Conservation Sheep Breeds Carolina FiberFest: 2019 Knit Along Fiber Friends Shawl by Cori Eichelberger. Cori's book is Minnesota 52 2019 Crochet Along Carolina Chevron Cowl by Jennifer Rosenfeld 2018 Knit Along – Spring Drops Cowl by Martha Emily Podcasts and Designers We Love Twinset Designs KinoKnits Behind The Wool Sarah Jordan Designs knit.fm Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Join in on our KAL! Let's explore color dominance with the Stripe Domination Hat by Ellen Silva. See the KAL thread in the Ravelry Group for a pattern discount code. Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Carolina FiberFest (March 22-23, 2019) – In addition to the main event, CFF will be hosting a casual community even on Saturday March 16 in the Expo building at the NC State Fairgrounds. We will have more details soon, but if you might be able to join us, put it on your calendar! FiberCrafty Sarah Jordan's shop is Fluvial Fibers – she has beautiful handspun in a wide variety of fiber breeds Ellen's shop is Zephyr Creek Farm and she has Romeldale/CVM sheep. Romeldale/CVM is considered a threatened breed. Pam purchased some of the mill spun yarn and it is SO soft. The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We had a lot to talk about this week! We will discuss Leaflet #6 next time, pages 36-41. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Periscope: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.
In Episode 52, Greg and Pam discuss Goals, Sock Length, and Dogs. We also discuss Leaflet #5 from The Opinionated Knitterby Elizabeth Zimmermann. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty'sindependently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. Listen To The Episode Notes Greg's Projects Greg finished socks in sport weight yarn for his mom. He didn't make a project page for it, though. He's currently working on finishing up the socks that are already on his needles: Lana Grosa Socks in Lana Grossa Meilenweit Ashbury yarn and Christmas Is Coming Socks in Dyeabolical Sturdy (version 1) yarn. Pam's Projects Pam is basically finished with her The Elizabeth Zimmerman Coatusing Cascade Ecological Wool. She just needs to add buttons and button loops. Pam knit 5 little Acorn Ornamentsby Carmen Rigby-Willsonwith some yarn she had dyed. She originally was going to make some starsbut decided to save the pattern for the future. Pam worked on her Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks. She's using Lang Jawoll Cotton Stretch Color. Pam worked on her Rickrollby Mary Annarella/Lyrical Knits. She's using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam started her 150 Fadeby Fiber Me This. She's using some Plymouth Happy Feetshe had dyed. Pam made a super chunky blanket without needles. She used this tutorialas a starting point. Pam started spinning some merino fiber. Avery (Pam's daughter) made Daphne (our dog) a reversible bandana. We didn't really have a pattern, just used a folded bandana as a template and added some length for her neck size. Podcasts and Designers We Love Twinset Designs Knitting Pipeline Thanks to Jenn Sheelan for her Rustic Elegance Shawlpattern! Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events We are starting a new KAL! Let's explore color dominance with the Stripe Domination Hatby Ellen Silva. See the KAL thread in the Ravelry Groupfor a pattern discount code. Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Carolina FiberFest(March 22-23, 2019) - In addition to the main event, CFF will be hosting a casual community even on Saturday March 16 in the Expo building at the NC State Fairgrounds. We will have more details soon, but if you might be able to join us, put it on your calendar! FiberCrafty FiberCrafty got an update! Check out how much easier it is to add favorites, browse the shops, see shop ratings and more. Pam is going to be hiring a virtual assistant! She is looking for someone who loves yarn and has social media experience. The Opinionated Knitter(affiliate link) Leaflet #5 discussed, pages 30-35. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Periscope: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.
In Episode 50, Greg and Pam discuss hands, birds, and armholes. They also discuss Leaflet #4 from The Opinionated Knitterby Elizabeth Zimmermann. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty'sindependently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. Listen To The Episode Notes Greg's Projects Greg knitted a kippah using the Basic Knit Kippah (Yarmulka) In Reverse Stocking Stitch pattern by Jennifer Tocker, yarn is KnitPicks Swish DK (project page). Pam's Projects Pam primarily worked on The Elizabeth Zimmerman Coatusing Cascade Ecological Wool. She's on sleeve island (1st sleeve island)! Pam finished the fingerless gloves for her brother's birthday. Twice. They are Tony's Cashmere Scarf & Gloves. She is using Lion Brand Wool Ease. Pam worked on her Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks. She's using Lang Jawoll Cotton Stretch Color. Pam finished spinning and playing the Rambouillet fiber. Review & Giveaway By Hand Serial- By Hand is a series of lookbooks that focus on different fiber and fabric "making communities" around the country. We gave away a copy -- tune in to see if you won. Podcasts We Love Twinset Designs Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events County Fair KAL Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Carolina FiberFest (March 22-23, 2019) FiberCrafty Pam has started a blog series for shop owners about running a Curated Online shop. The first one can be found on her blog. The Opinionated Knitter(affiliate link) Leaflet #4 discussed, pages 22-25. Misc Bird scooters. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Periscope: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaheron Ravelry, @FiberCraftyand @pammaheron Instagram, and owner of the FiberCraftymarketplace.
In Episode 49, Greg and Pam discuss preemie hats, teacher gifts, and British Columbia. They also discuss Leaflet #3 from The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. NOTES Greg's Projects Greg is working on Lana Grossa Socks (making up basic pattern), yarn is Lana Grossa Meilenweit Ashbury. Greg is finished (sans blocking and buttons) Flower Cardigan by Ewelina Murach, yarn is KnitPicks Swish DK (project page). Greg is working on his mitered square blanket (project page). Greg started Emmen by Susan B. Anderson, but used the wrong weight yarn (project page). Pam's Projects Pam crocheted a little baby blanket for her niece's African Market basket baby bed. Mostly double crochet and slightly crooked. Pam primarily worked on The Elizabeth Zimmerman Coat using Cascade Ecological Wool. She's making progress! Pam started some fingerless gloves for her brother's birthday. They are Tony's Cashmere Scarf & Gloves. She is using Lion Brand Wool Ease. Pam worked on her Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks. She's using Lang Jawoll Cotton Stretch Color. Pam worked on spinning her final singles of the Rambouillet fiber. Pam made a couple of clothesline bowls. There are lots of tutorials on Pinterest but she mostly used this one. Review & Giveaway By Hand Serial – By Hand is a series of lookbooks that focus on different fiber and fabric “making communities” around the country. Enter to win your own copy of Lookbook #7 in the Ravelry Group. Podcasts We Love 2 Knit Lit Chicks Knitting Pipeline Back Stage Knitting Prairie Girls Knit And Spin Twinset Designs Yarns At Yin Hoo Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Preemie Hat Drive County Fair KAL Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Carolina FiberFest (March 22-23, 2019) FiberCrafty Pam has started a blog series for shop owners about running a Curated Online shop. The first one can be found on her blog. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) Leaflet #3 discussed, pages 22-25 Greg talked about the Stripe Domination hat pattern if you want to experiment with color dominance. Misc Pam's neighborhood Halloween Parade can be seen here. We talked about Penzey's Spices which is mostly mailorder and amazing. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Periscope: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty marketplace.
In Episode 48, Greg and Pam discuss hurricanes, geometry, and Leaflet #2. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty'sindependently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. Listen To The Episode Notes Projects Greg is working on Lana Grossa Socks (making up basic pattern), yarn is Lana Grossa Meilenweit Ashbury. Pam sewed a little bed and pillow for her 3 year old niece's "baby". She put it in a short, oval African Market basket. Nothing to link to, it was all in her head. Pam primarily worked on The Elizabeth Zimmerman Coatusing Cascade Ecological Wool. It's getting cold! Pam worked on her Swirly PoPblanket. She is using KnitPicks Chroma Worstedand KnitPicks Mighty Stitch. Up to 43 motifs! Pam worked on her Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks. She's using Lang Jawoll Cotton Stretch Color. Pam worked on her Rickroll Wrapby Mary Annarella. She's using The Fibre Studioone Color Play Kit (minis) and one coordinating skein of their superwash merino. Pam finished 4 blanket squaresfor a group effort blanket. The pattern is Patchwork Trio Afghanby Diane Zangl. Podcasts We Love The Knitmore Girls The Crafty Hive The Best Day Ever! Crafting Podcast Prairie Girls Knit And Spin Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events County Fair KAL Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us SAFF (October 26-28, 2018) Greg will be in attendance on Friday, October 26. Pam won't make it this year. Carolina FiberFest(March 22-23, 2019) FiberCrafty The Spun Bunny- Marissa is based in New Salem, PA and has really cute bunnies on her Instagramfeed. She has a beautiful, huge selection of yarn and spinning fiber and has fabulous color sense. The Opinionated Knitter(affiliate link) Leaflet #2 discussed, pages 16-21 We also mentioned a few groups and resources on Ravelry that are focused on Elizabeth Zimmermann and her patterns. Group: Zimmermaiacs! Group: Baby Surprise Jacket Group: ;) A Knitter's Choice(not mentioned on the podcast but another resource!) Resource: List of Elizabeth and Meg Patterns Resource: BSJ Wiki Misc Knitting Addiction– shop Greg visited in the Outer Banks Arkansas Yarn Co– Greg met Lori (the owner) when he was in the Outer Banks Banker Horse Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Periscope: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaheron Ravelry, @FiberCraftyand @pammaheron Instagram, and owner of the FiberCraftymarketplace.
Episode 40 – Knitting and Running in 30 min or less – 6/12/18 Segments this week include Thank Yous, Wips, FOs, Spinning, and On The Run Thank you SOOOO much for your patience with our wonky recording schedule the past few weeks. Our house has been wiped out by a virus or two. We are down to 1 toddler with conjunctivitis and that is an improvement! Those of you who have ever tried to wrestle medicine into a toddler’s eye truly understand what I mean when I say this is an improvement! Lol Also, I want to say a HUGE thanks to Tracie and Barb for mentioning my show on their podcast, 2 Knit Lit Chicks. I’ve been a listener for years and being an introvert I’m a lurker on their boards on Ravelry. I love, love, love, books so I always look forward to hearing what they are reading. If you love reading and knitting, please go subscribe right now. Also, thank you to Tracie and Barb for enabling my love of True Crime. My husband doesn’t get it but you lovely ladies do. Although after all I’ve read I’m seriously debating some karate or defense lessons! FOs Thanks to my long recording delay I have 3! The Addition By Subtraction Mystery Knit A Long, I am done! I used Ito Yarn’s Washi in the Crocus colorway, a pale purple. This is a Japanese style paper yarn, laceweight, and I held it double. The dark is Ito Yarn’s Kinu, a laceweight silk in the Grey colorway and I held it double. And the pink was Ito Yarn’s Kinu in the Plum colorway (I don’t know why it was named plum – are plums in Japan pink? The ones we grew as kids were a deep purple) The zany color is a fingering weight cotton, Your Crazy is Showing from Birdie’s Knits. Total Stash Dash so far is 3137m (more on the rest later) I finished the first sock of my 52-st vanilla sock! I used the Fish Lips Kiss Heel and so far it seems to be the best fitting sock I’ve knit. I can’t wait till the 2nd is done and I can wear these around a bit and make sure they fit! I finished spinning 4oz of EZ Spin cotton I ended up with 518 yards of fingering weight so with the “orifice” rule that gives me 1423.2 m for Stash Dash. Wips Lots of wips despite the sickness Here be Dragons! The Green Dragons Sweater is back - I pulled out the Dancing Dragons Coat by Heike Campbell which I haven’t worked on since my finger injury derailed me for over a month. Knit in Be Sweet’s Bamboo Changing Staircases shawl by Jenga Knits. This is a shawl inspired by the Harry Potter books, the way the staircases are constantly changing and I’m working on it in Mousou a 100% bamboo yarn from The FiberLady. I’m about 75% done so I’m hoping to finish soon. Blue Dahlia pattern by Brenda York. Garter stitch to stockinette colorwork. Juniper Moon Farms Neve in Lagoon colorway from my LYS that closed. 52 st sock – 2nd sock I’m working on the foot Spinning Lots of spinning! I finally figured out my wheel, yay!!! I also started spinning 2oz of one of my Cotton Club Shipments from Hipstrings. I think this one is named Dewdrops – can’t find the card. Jill used melting snow to make this colorway unique and it really is. White blues and purples with drops of green-ish yellow in spurts throughout. I’m halfway through and I will be making a 2-ply yarn out os this. Next up I’ll be trying a 3-ply yarn to see what my knitting preference is before embarking on spinning for a garment. Running Running has pretty much disappeared the last 10 days. We all got sick. Will I do the Chatham Harbor Run in 2 weeks or not?
Episode 39! You’re WrongSaturday April 7, 2018 Shout out- Lori from San Jose who Bethany met at Stitches West this year, Lisa from Pittsburgh, and Ravelry User GypseeJones from Moses Lake, Wa. Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Almost done with the first sleeve! Comfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to CarnavalCast on my “Batman” socks! Standard toe-up socks in a funky rib pattern I don’t know if I like. I will use a Fish Lips Kiss Heel Yarn is It's All About Ewe Yarn in the “Hairy Lemon” color. Anna is working on:Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarnBasic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapistthe “So Faded” pullover by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” got all cast on and working on the first color fade!!In Time Out:Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:Kamryn’s Birthday Present: Frogged!Bad Juju socks: Frogged!Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna - made a couple pot holders and repaired things languishing in her Mending Pile. A pair of jeans and put a new zipper in an old dress. Also made a Galaxy Skirt to wear to the Amanda Palmer concert tomorrow!!Spinning/Weaving:Bethany did some construction paper weaving with her preschoolers for W week.Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been doing the Countdown to Avengers: Infinity War! Watched Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Guardians of the Galaxy. This weekend will finish phase two with Age of Ulton and AntmanAnna watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, The Court Jester with Danny Kaye and Glynis Johns, and Guardians of the Galaxy 1 Events:Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalongMarch for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
Episode 39! You’re WrongSaturday April 7, 2018 Shout out- Lori from San Jose who Bethany met at Stitches West this year, Lisa from Pittsburgh, and Ravelry User GypseeJones from Moses Lake, Wa. Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Almost done with the first sleeve! Comfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to CarnavalCast on my “Batman” socks! Standard toe-up socks in a funky rib pattern I don’t know if I like. I will use a Fish Lips Kiss Heel Yarn is It's All About Ewe Yarn in the “Hairy Lemon” color. Anna is working on:Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarnBasic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapistthe “So Faded” pullover by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” got all cast on and working on the first color fade!!In Time Out:Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:Kamryn’s Birthday Present: Frogged!Bad Juju socks: Frogged!Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna - made a couple pot holders and repaired things languishing in her Mending Pile. A pair of jeans and put a new zipper in an old dress. Also made a Galaxy Skirt to wear to the Amanda Palmer concert tomorrow!!Spinning/Weaving:Bethany did some construction paper weaving with her preschoolers for W week.Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been doing the Countdown to Avengers: Infinity War! Watched Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Thor: The Dark World, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Guardians of the Galaxy. This weekend will finish phase two with Age of Ulton and AntmanAnna watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gilmore Girls, The Court Jester with Danny Kaye and Glynis Johns, and Guardians of the Galaxy 1 Events:Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalongMarch for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
Episode 35 – 4/3/18 – Knitting and Running in 30 minutes or less WindsweptMonique on Ravelry and Instagram, windsweptmonique@gmail.com. Show Notes at knittingontherun.podbean.com. Come join the Ravelry group! Thanks so much for listening! There are 1000’s of podcasts for you to choose from and I am so honored you chose mine. FOs, Wips, Knitting Fail, Wearables, Knitting Talk, Out and About and On The Run FOs Emerald Deep shawl –This shawl is a charity knit for AGC Scholarships, a group that raises money for families dealing with infertility or who are trying to adopt. Worked in Ito Yarn’s Kinu, 100% silk. Kinu has a colorway, Aqua, which is almost the exact color of AGC’s logo so it was too perfect not to use. The shawl will be auctioned off at AGC’s annual gala to raise money. If you or someone you love would like to learn more about AGC, visit agcscholarships.org The shawl will be auctioned off at their gala this weekend and I hope that AGC has a very successful auction on all their items and raises lots of money to help families who just want to have a family. Star Wars Sweater – Thing 1 was sooooooo excited to get his sweater. I knit it in secret while he was asleep or at school and it was a surprise for him. He insisted on wearing it to school today which made this mama very happy! Vanilla is the New Black – finished the 2nd sock last week but it’s too big! I have very narrow feet and have problem finding shoes that fit well, so I can’t say I’m surprised. WIPS Dancing Dragons Coat from Heike Campbell in Be Sweet’s Bamboo in the Sea Green colorway which is a tonal speckled green with blue undertones. It’s knit bottom up in pieces – I’m working on the back panel and I’m on my 3rd repeat of chart 2 and am nearly up to the underarms. New Hitchhiker for me out of Makimo by Fiberlady in the Scrumptious Berries colorway – goes from raspberry pink to blackberry purple. 100% bamboo Changing Staircases – pattern by Jenga Knits – Mousou by Fiberlady in the Plum colorway, light to mid-tone purples in laceweight bamboo base. 52-st sock in 2 shades of CoBaSi by Hikoo, a sock yarn made of cotton, bamboo, silk and nylon. 60sts on a US1(2.25mm) needle was too big so after some wonderful feedback from all of you on Instagram I’ve dropped down to a 52st version and I’m using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. I’m almost to the arch of the foot and so far it’s fitting much better. Using leftovers of the raspberry colorway for heels/toes/cuffs and 1 200-yard skein of Slated, a variegated gray colorway, for the foot and ankle portions. Knitting Fail Thing 2 decided to sit, well, more like jump on one of my knitting bags when he climbed up next to me on the sofa and snapped my Lykke US size 2 circular needles. Boo!! Wearables It’s gotten cold again here so we’re wearing LOTS of knits. I’ve worn my Frosted sweater twice and my Poema sweater. I’ve been wearing my Twist and Shout by Michele DuNaier almost every day. The kids have been sick almost the entire time since we’ve been home from FL and that hat is a machine washable cotton, so it’s my hat of choice until the viruses subside. I’ve also been wearing my Use Your Stash shawl and occasionally stealing my husband’s Hitchhiker Shawl. Thing 2 has grown so much he’s now wearing some of Thing 1’s old sweaters, like the red Monomoy sweater I made several years ago. Both boys have been wearing the socks I knit them for Christmas under their winter boots while playing in the snow. And Thing 1 has worn his new Star Wars sweater to school several times already. Out and About Stitches United was from March 23-25. I attended on Saturday, March 24th. Come on up and say “hi!” On The Run Training is still going and I’m making progress. I did 2.5 miles on Sunday and that’s the most I’ve done since summer 2016 and it felt sooooooo good to walk my old running routes. I still haven’t been able to get outside much with all the snow in March, but the sidewalks are now clear so I have hope. I’ve been swimming once a week as cross training and I think it’s making a difference. I feel the swimming workouts in my whole body, not just my legs and it really gets my heart pumping. Next week I’m aiming to increase to 200 yards. I have some topics I want to discuss over the next few weeks, including the myth that running ruins knees, yoga for runners, why runners need to do upper body and core workouts and incontinence in women which affects so many women, especially after childbirth, and keeps many from exercsising (spoiler alert on this last one – there is hope and help available!). But I also want to hear from you – what fitness topics would you like me to research? Come tell me in the Ravelry group or email me at WindsweptMonique@gmail.com So now I want to ask you – what are YOU doing now that it’s officially Spring? I know those of you down south have gorgeous weather this time of year while we’re still wearing mittens in the morning.
Episode 38! A Super Episode! Sunday March 25, 2018 Shout out- Margo from Portland who is doing a mystery production in PDX this summer. Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Almost done with the body. Working on fading in the forth color. iComfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to CarnavalDK weight socks in Bad JuJu from Amanda’s Art Yarn on size Us 3 needles, heel has been turned and am working on the cuff- pretty sure I am going to frog them.The Bigger On The Inside Shawl by Kate Atherly in Mosiac Moon's "Rose Tyler" colorway for the Time Vortex Lace bit. And Madeline Tosh "Raspberry Cordial" colorwayfor the TARDIS section. The Lace Vortex bit is done and the Tardis section is waiting for Bethany to have brains to look up how to do a bobble.Anna is working on:Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarn (Magpie Fibers “Empty Night and Hell's Bells” Malabrigo Mechita in “Ink”, Miss Babs Killington in “Half Past Midnight”)Basic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox TherapistAlmost On the needles: “So Faded” by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” Just waiting on English Rose to arrive from Jimmy Beans Wool!Off The Needles:Bethany Finished:0Anna finished: 2 Hexipuffs!In Time Out:Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:Kamryn’s birthday present. It just doesn’t seem to like what Bethany or the amazing Alter Knit book wants it to be. Anna-0Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna - Finished her “Georgia O’Keefe” dress (pattern is Sew House Seven for Simplicity Pattern: 8231)Spinning/Weaving:0In Rehearsal/PerformanceBethany- Lots of New Muses productions happening over the summer.Anna-0Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been watching: Blackish- caught up and waiting for more episodes, Restarted Supergirl, watched Thor Ragnarok and the new 2017 JumanjiAnna saw Black Panther, rewatched Coraline, and started watching Buffy the Vampire SlayerEvents:Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalongSuperhero Dreamcatcher Afghan- It looks like the Spider man logo.Superhero Civil War hats! - Colorwork hats that say Team Cap or Team Iron ManCaptain America Knit Hoodie- This looks so cool and has been in Bethany’s to knit list for a while.Black Panther Afghan Square Nakia's Infinity Scarf March for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
Episode 38! A Super Episode! Sunday March 25, 2018 Shout out- Margo from Portland who is doing a mystery production in PDX this summer. Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group!On The Needles:Bethany is working on:Almost done with the body. Working on fading in the forth color. iComfort Fade Cadri by Andrea Mowry in Black Trillium Fibers Sublime DK starting with Cerise to Peach Blossom to Unicorn Opal to CarnavalDK weight socks in Bad JuJu from Amanda’s Art Yarn on size Us 3 needles, heel has been turned and am working on the cuff- pretty sure I am going to frog them.The Bigger On The Inside Shawl by Kate Atherly in Mosiac Moon's "Rose Tyler" colorway for the Time Vortex Lace bit. And Madeline Tosh "Raspberry Cordial" colorwayfor the TARDIS section. The Lace Vortex bit is done and the Tardis section is waiting for Bethany to have brains to look up how to do a bobble.Anna is working on:Beekeeper's Quilt Hexipuffs in various leftover sock yarn (Magpie Fibers “Empty Night and Hell's Bells” Malabrigo Mechita in “Ink”, Miss Babs Killington in “Half Past Midnight”)Basic socks in Superwash Merino in “Pockets” colourway from Knitted Wit on US 1’s and a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox TherapistAlmost On the needles: “So Faded” by Andrea Mowry in Malabrigo Mechita in “English Rose”, “Lotus”, “Indiecita”, “Poipu”, and “Whale’s Road” Just waiting on English Rose to arrive from Jimmy Beans Wool!Off The Needles:Bethany Finished:0Anna finished: 2 Hexipuffs!In Time Out:Bethany put lots of things in Time Out:Kamryn’s birthday present. It just doesn’t seem to like what Bethany or the amazing Alter Knit book wants it to be. Anna-0Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna - Finished her “Georgia O’Keefe” dress (pattern is Sew House Seven for Simplicity Pattern: 8231)Spinning/Weaving:0In Rehearsal/PerformanceBethany- Lots of New Muses productions happening over the summer.Anna-0Netflix and Knit:Bethany has been watching: Blackish- caught up and waiting for more episodes, Restarted Supergirl, watched Thor Ragnarok and the new 2017 JumanjiAnna saw Black Panther, rewatched Coraline, and started watching Buffy the Vampire SlayerEvents:Marvel Cinematic Universe-A-Long! A countdown to Infinity War! Use #BskpMCUalongSuperhero Dreamcatcher Afghan- It looks like the Spider man logo.Superhero Civil War hats! - Colorwork hats that say Team Cap or Team Iron ManCaptain America Knit Hoodie- This looks so cool and has been in Bethany’s to knit list for a while.Black Panther Afghan Square Nakia's Infinity Scarf March for Science April 14, 2018 Seattle, Washington- Bethany can’t be there now but you should!PNW Yarn Crawl May 3-6, 2018 Bethany and family will be crawling on Sunday the 6th.World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 9, 2018. Watch for us to do something!Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018
Recorded on December 23, 2017 Book Talk starts at 31:15 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread. Listen until the end of the podcast to find out who won the gorgeous skein of Duren Dyeworks Barbie Time! Frog Peak Creations - offering 25% off all merchandise until January 7th with the code HOHOHO2017. Get yours now! We have 2 Knit Lit Chicks merchandise! Please go here to see all the choices available. EVENTS: Sacramento Knitting Guild, February 1, 2018 - Barb and Tracie will be the featured speakers. Stitches West 2018 - February 25-28, 2018 KNITTING Barb has finished: Mother Bear #124 Another Whinstone hat by Chrissy Graham, using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorway The Medaki Cardigan by Kristen Johnstone, using Duren Dyeworks Joy DK in the Royalty colorway Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet Thunderstorm Toque by AbbyeKnits using Duren Dyeworks Joy DK in the Royalty color way Will's Christmas Socks, a vanilla sock with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel, using Patons Kroy Sock FX in the Clover colorway Tracie has finished: Maize Mitts in Hufflepuff colors by Tin Can Knits Hive Hat by Tanya Patterson Barb is currently working on: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Barb has cast-on: Free Your Fade by Andrea Mowry, using Zen Yarn Garden Superfine Fingering in the Magical Dyepot D3, D5 and D6 color ways. And many thanks to Zen Yarn Garden for gifting the yarn to Barb for review! Tracie is working on: Rachel by Jose Paquin in Alexandra’s Crafts Timberline Ice in the Ruby colorway Her 5th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota Redford pullover by Julie Hoover, using Lisa Souza Hardtwist Merino in the Monteverde colorway Peer Pressure shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Miss Babs Hot Shot in the Hot to Trot color way BOOKS Tracie has finished: Cartwheels in a Sari: A Memoir of Crowing Up Cult by Jayant Tamm - Tracie liked it a lot The Good Neighbor by A.J. Banner - meh! Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Ann Quindlen - Tracie recommends it! Barb has finished: When the Air Hits Your Brain: Tales from Neurosurgery by Frank Vertosick - Barb loved it The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness by Paula Poundstone - thumbs up! Don't Look Back by Greg Hurwitz - good, don't read it at night by yourself! Barb and Tracie both reviewed: The Child by Fiona Barton - thumbs up from both Chicks! Tracie is reading: A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon Barb is reading: Murder in Room 305 by Gary King Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix Other podcasts mentioned: Heaven's Gate audio podcast Skein Enable audio podcast
Recorded on December 6, 2017 Our Fall Sweater KAL is ongoing October 1-January 31! To enter to win a prize, complete an adult sweater with sleeves - start a new one or continue with one less than 50% done, and post in the FOs thread. Giveaway Time! Enter to win a skein of Duren Dyeworks Self-Control Fingering (100% BFL SW) in the Barbie Time colorway by leaving a comment here. The thread will close December 15. Thank you to Diane of Dinaripper Creations for sending Pussyhat project bags to Barb and Tracie! Check out her shop for cute project bags, handknit items and other good things We have 2 Knit Lit Chicks merchandise! Please go here to see all the choices available! EVENTS: Sacramento Knitting Guild, February 1, 2018 - Barb and Tracie will be the featured speakers. Stitches West 2018 - February 25-28, 2018 KNITTING Barb has finished: Added Elegance Socks for Ann, using Knit Picks Felici in the Nassau colorway Mother Bear #123 Whinstone hat by Chrissy Graham, using Berroco Vintage in the Dungaree colorwa Tracie has finished the Top This Puppy Hat, using a DMC Creative World Top This Kit Barb is currently working on: Will's Christmas Socks, a vanilla sock with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel, using Patons Kroy Sock FX in the Clover colorway The Medaki Cardigan by Kristen Johnstone, using Duren Dyeworks Joy DK in the Royalty colorway Barb didn't work on, but hopes to get back to: Tale as Old as Time Cowl by Anne Vally, using Must Stash Yarns & Fiber Perfect Self-Striping Sock in the Beauty and the Beast colorways Beagle by Norah Gaughan, using Berroco Vintage in the Forest Floor colorway Marklee by Elizabeth Doherty, using Wollmeise Pure in the Magnolia Medium colorway Voyager MKAL by Rachel Roden, using Lorna’s Laces Shepard Sock in the Voyager colorway, and Lorna’s Laces Mini-Skein Voyager Quintet Tracie is working on: Rachel by Jose Paquin in Alexandra’s Crafts Timberline Ice in the Ruby colorway Her 5th Fiddly Bits cowl by Jana Pihota She didn't work on but hopes to get back to: Redford pullover by Julie Hoover, using Lisa Souza Hardtwist Merino in the Monteverde colorway Peer Pressure shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Miss Babs Hot Shot in the Hot to Trot color way BOOKS Tracie has finished: Serpentine: The True Story of a Serial Killer's Reign of Terror from Europe to South Asia by Thomas Thompson And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini The Cows by Dawn O'Porter The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher Barb has finished: How My Book Club Got Arrested by Leslie O’Kane River Road by Carol Goodman Tracie is reading: Cartwheels in a Sari: A Memoir of Crowing Up Cult by Jayant Tamm Both Barb and Tracie are reading The Child by Fiona Barton and will discuss it together in Episode 150. Barb is reading: When the Air Hits Your Brain: Tales from Neurosurgery by Frank Vertosick Other podcasts mentioned: Done Disappeared Young Charlie
Backstage Knitting PodcastEpisode 33- Happy Thanksgiving!www.backstageknitting.com backstageknitting@gmail.com•On the Needles:oAnna is working on an eyelet cowl in a discontinued Madeline Tosh yarn in her own pattern, she is also working on some flip top mitts that are a pattern of Anna’s as well with some old stash yarn.oBethany is working on her own cowl creation out of Filatura Di Crosa in Solo Cashmere, a secret birthday present for her sister, Kamryn, vanilla socks in Plymouth Happy Feet “Blueberry” colorway, using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel, and a Black Lives Matter pussyhat in Cascade 220 using her own pussy hat formula and chart.•https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/filatura-di-crosa-solocashmere•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-splash-hand-dyed-item-1555•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel•Off the Needles:oBethany blocked several projects. The TCPT by Teresa Gregorio in Miss Babs Yowza “Deep Sea Jelly Fish”, the Baby Wrap Sweater by Church Mouse Yarns in the “UW” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Shrowl by Stephen West in the “Christmakah” colorway from Amanda’s Art Yarn, and a really old hat knit from a magazine about 7 years ago. •https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tpct•https://www.missbabs.com/collections/yowza/products/yowza-deepseajellyfish•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-wrap-sweater•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p190/UW_-_Fingering_Wt._Merino.html•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shrowl•http://www.amandasartyarn.com•Netflix and Knit:oAnna has been watching Gilmore Girls, Voltron, and In Search of Israeli Cuisine.oBethany has been watching Boy Meets World season 5 on Hulu- which has the entire TGIF line up from the mid 90s!! She also saw Justice League which is better with wine. •In Rehearsal/Performance:oBethany has been nominated for a Broadway World Award. Please take the time to vote for her Sound Design for A Servant of Two Masters with New Muses Theatre Company. (Voting for New Muses and Tacoma Little Theatre is a great way to go for the rest of the categories!)•https://www.broadwayworld.com/seattle/vote2017region.cfmoEvents!•Online Raffle! Show a screen shot of your receipt when you donate to an immigrant and refugee organization and you’ll be entered to win prizes!•#bskpbuddybuddyalong Find a friend online or in person and work on the same project or different projects from the same designer! Have fun! Post pictures in the thread and Instagram!•Bethany will be at Madrona in Tacoma and Stitches West in Santa Clara in February 2018.oFind, friend, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Periscope!oJoin our awesome Ravelry Group!oShownotes can be found at www.backstageknitting.comoEmail us at backstageknitting@gmail.com
Backstage Knitting PodcastEpisode 33- Happy Thanksgiving!www.backstageknitting.com backstageknitting@gmail.com•On the Needles:oAnna is working on an eyelet cowl in a discontinued Madeline Tosh yarn in her own pattern, she is also working on some flip top mitts that are a pattern of Anna’s as well with some old stash yarn.oBethany is working on her own cowl creation out of Filatura Di Crosa in Solo Cashmere, a secret birthday present for her sister, Kamryn, vanilla socks in Plymouth Happy Feet “Blueberry” colorway, using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel, and a Black Lives Matter pussyhat in Cascade 220 using her own pussy hat formula and chart.•https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/filatura-di-crosa-solocashmere•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-splash-hand-dyed-item-1555•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel•Off the Needles:oBethany blocked several projects. The TCPT by Teresa Gregorio in Miss Babs Yowza “Deep Sea Jelly Fish”, the Baby Wrap Sweater by Church Mouse Yarns in the “UW” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Shrowl by Stephen West in the “Christmakah” colorway from Amanda’s Art Yarn, and a really old hat knit from a magazine about 7 years ago. •https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tpct•https://www.missbabs.com/collections/yowza/products/yowza-deepseajellyfish•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-wrap-sweater•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p190/UW_-_Fingering_Wt._Merino.html•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shrowl•http://www.amandasartyarn.com•Netflix and Knit:oAnna has been watching Gilmore Girls, Voltron, and In Search of Israeli Cuisine.oBethany has been watching Boy Meets World season 5 on Hulu- which has the entire TGIF line up from the mid 90s!! She also saw Justice League which is better with wine. •In Rehearsal/Performance:oBethany has been nominated for a Broadway World Award. Please take the time to vote for her Sound Design for A Servant of Two Masters with New Muses Theatre Company. (Voting for New Muses and Tacoma Little Theatre is a great way to go for the rest of the categories!)•https://www.broadwayworld.com/seattle/vote2017region.cfmoEvents!•Online Raffle! Show a screen shot of your receipt when you donate to an immigrant and refugee organization and you’ll be entered to win prizes!•#bskpbuddybuddyalong Find a friend online or in person and work on the same project or different projects from the same designer! Have fun! Post pictures in the thread and Instagram!•Bethany will be at Madrona in Tacoma and Stitches West in Santa Clara in February 2018.oFind, friend, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Periscope!oJoin our awesome Ravelry Group!oShownotes can be found at www.backstageknitting.comoEmail us at backstageknitting@gmail.com
Episode 32- Flickering LightsShout Out: Cynalune who live east of Paris, and Ashley who runs a musical theater companyJoin our Ravelry Group! Introduce for shout out! We’re up to 100 members, yay!!! Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Periscope, www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com•On the Needles:oAnna is working on a cowl of her own patterning in Madeline Tosh DK “Geode,” she is also working on her seed stitch scarf.•https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Madelinetosh/ToshMerinoDK.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=66253•(It looks like the yarn has been discontinued. I think this is the right colorway but I’m not sure. –Bethany)oBethany is working on a cowl with Solo Cashmere from Filatura Du Crosa- sent to us for review. Thus far it is lovely, will go more in depth next time, cowl pattern is of her own imagination. Her October wedding shawl, yarn from Purl Soho, pattern by herself as well. Vanilla sock, yarn is Plymouth Happy Feet in the Blueberry Colorway, using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. Wonder Woman wrap, yarn is Madeline Tosh, Up sized the needles from a US 4 to a US 6, cast on the smaller size and I am much happier.•https://www.purlsoho.com/flax-down.html•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-splash-hand-dyed-item-1555•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wonder-woman-wrap-knit••Off the Needles:oBethany has finished several Welcome Blanket squares. TPCT by Teresa Gregorio, in Miss Babs Yowza in the Deep Sea Jelly Fish color way.•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tpct•https://www.missbabs.com/collections/yowza/products/yowza-deepseajellyfish•In Time:oBethany cast on a pair of mittens that she frogged and a different cowl that she frogged too.•Sew a needle pulling thread: oAnna may have done some mending. Possibly sewing on a button.•Spinning/Weaving/Cross Stitch:oBethany started working on a feminist cross stitch kit from June Bug and Darlin that I bought from the Starlight Knitting Society at Vogue Knitting Live. Almost done with the word “feminist.”•https://www.starlightknittingsociety.com•https://junebuganddarlin.com/shop-1/feminist-kit•Netflix and Knit:oAnna has been watching Gilmore Girls, Voltron, and the Ken Burns docu-series on Prohibition.oBethany went to see Goodbye Christopher Robin and Spider-Man Homecoming, Thor Ragnarok, and watched Friends From College on Netflix •In Rehearsal, etc.•Contests: oDonate to a refugee or immigrant relief organization and post a screen shot of the receipt in the thread and we will randomly draw and send out the rest of the All Knitters Eve Prizes. •Events:oBuddy Buddy Along- Find a friend online or in person and cast on the same thing or different things from the same designer. Enjoy working on something together. Use #bskpbuddybuddyalong oMadrona is February 15-18, 2018 in Tacoma, WashingtonoStitches West is February 22-25 in Santa Clara, California o**Knitting event survey** Please take it! •Social Media: Find, Friend, and Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope.•Join our Ravelry group.•Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com and you can email us at backstageknitting@gmail.com
Episode 32- Flickering LightsShout Out: Cynalune who live east of Paris, and Ashley who runs a musical theater companyJoin our Ravelry Group! Introduce for shout out! We’re up to 100 members, yay!!! Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Periscope, www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com•On the Needles:oAnna is working on a cowl of her own patterning in Madeline Tosh DK “Geode,” she is also working on her seed stitch scarf.•https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/Madelinetosh/ToshMerinoDK.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=66253•(It looks like the yarn has been discontinued. I think this is the right colorway but I’m not sure. –Bethany)oBethany is working on a cowl with Solo Cashmere from Filatura Du Crosa- sent to us for review. Thus far it is lovely, will go more in depth next time, cowl pattern is of her own imagination. Her October wedding shawl, yarn from Purl Soho, pattern by herself as well. Vanilla sock, yarn is Plymouth Happy Feet in the Blueberry Colorway, using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. Wonder Woman wrap, yarn is Madeline Tosh, Up sized the needles from a US 4 to a US 6, cast on the smaller size and I am much happier.•https://www.purlsoho.com/flax-down.html•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-splash-hand-dyed-item-1555•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wonder-woman-wrap-knit••Off the Needles:oBethany has finished several Welcome Blanket squares. TPCT by Teresa Gregorio, in Miss Babs Yowza in the Deep Sea Jelly Fish color way.•https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tpct•https://www.missbabs.com/collections/yowza/products/yowza-deepseajellyfish•In Time:oBethany cast on a pair of mittens that she frogged and a different cowl that she frogged too.•Sew a needle pulling thread: oAnna may have done some mending. Possibly sewing on a button.•Spinning/Weaving/Cross Stitch:oBethany started working on a feminist cross stitch kit from June Bug and Darlin that I bought from the Starlight Knitting Society at Vogue Knitting Live. Almost done with the word “feminist.”•https://www.starlightknittingsociety.com•https://junebuganddarlin.com/shop-1/feminist-kit•Netflix and Knit:oAnna has been watching Gilmore Girls, Voltron, and the Ken Burns docu-series on Prohibition.oBethany went to see Goodbye Christopher Robin and Spider-Man Homecoming, Thor Ragnarok, and watched Friends From College on Netflix •In Rehearsal, etc.•Contests: oDonate to a refugee or immigrant relief organization and post a screen shot of the receipt in the thread and we will randomly draw and send out the rest of the All Knitters Eve Prizes. •Events:oBuddy Buddy Along- Find a friend online or in person and cast on the same thing or different things from the same designer. Enjoy working on something together. Use #bskpbuddybuddyalong oMadrona is February 15-18, 2018 in Tacoma, WashingtonoStitches West is February 22-25 in Santa Clara, California o**Knitting event survey** Please take it! •Social Media: Find, Friend, and Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope.•Join our Ravelry group.•Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com and you can email us at backstageknitting@gmail.com
Backstage Knitting Podcast Episode 24- Sew Perfect •Shout out to Leah and Sarah from Canada! •Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com •On The Needles:oAnna is working on her Gillyweed shawl in the “Sherlocked” colorway by Mosiac Moon and “Gillyweed” from Yarnarchy, her own variation on the Sockhead hat by Kelly McClure, and the Close to You shawl in the “Hecate” mini skein set from A Hundred Ravens Yarn. •https://www.etsy.com/listing/511567038/handpainted-wool-yarn-handspun-yarn-•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/light-as-a-feather-shawl-4•http://www.mosaicmoon.com/item_672/Sherlocked-Semisolid-Birch-Sport-4-oz-skeins.htm•http://www.magpiefibers.com/productsdk/hell-bells•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you•http://ahundredravens.com/yarns-2/minis/•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hatoBethany is working on her “Coronation Day” Boxy in the “Winter Jewels” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Baby Wrap Sweater by Churchmouse Yarns in the “UW” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Laboe Top by Cory Ellen in Amanda’s Art Yarn in the “Bad Juju” and the “Platinum” colorway, and a vanilla bean sock in Plymouth Happy Sock in the “Blueberry” colorway. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-wrap-sweater•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/laboe•http://www.amandasartyarn.com•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-item-2555•https://www.thehunt.com/the-hunt/E7sXWQ-gummy-bear-body-spray-by-juice-bar•Off The Needles:oAnna finished the socks for her husband out of Magpie Fibers “Hells Bells” and “Empty Night” colorway using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. •http://www.magpiefibers.com/swanky-sock/empty-night•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heeloBethany finished her vanilla socks in the Lorna’s Laces “Hampstead” colorway, also using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. •http://www.lornaslaces.net/colorsMulti4.html•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:oAnna is working on a blue gingham shirt dress in little bits in order to achieve sewing perfection. •Spinning:oBethany finally finished plying all the things on her bobbins. She hopes to get the plied yarn off of her bobbins this week. •Knetflix and Knit:oAnna watched Sneakers and the Secret of Roan Inish.oBethany has been watching How I Met Your Mother, Star Trek: TNG, The Tony Awards, and Paris Can Wait.•In Performance:oBethany saw Dreamgirls at the Village Theatre. She is also working on A Servant of Two Masters at New Muses Theatre Co. playing at the Dukesbay Theater now through July 9. •https://www.villagetheatre.org/issaquah/dreamgirls.php•http://www.newmuses.com•Events:oJoin us in reducing our planetary impact by participating in our Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Along! •Join our Ravelry group, do something awesome to help save the planet then tell us about it in the RRR Along thread!•Now- Labor Day!•https://www.facebook.com/DontSuckProject/•https://thelastplasticstraw.orgoTour De Fleece starts July 1-23oBethany and her family will be at Mariners Stitch N Pitch July 20, 2017oBethany will be at Leah Justine’s Album Release party at Steel Creek in Tacoma on July 22, 2017•https://www.leahjustine.comoOregon Flock and Fiber Festival is Sept. 23-24, 2017•Find, friend and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Periscope.•Join our awesome Ravelry group!!•Shownotes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com
Backstage Knitting Podcast Episode 24- Sew Perfect •Shout out to Leah and Sarah from Canada! •Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com •On The Needles:oAnna is working on her Gillyweed shawl in the “Sherlocked” colorway by Mosiac Moon and “Gillyweed” from Yarnarchy, her own variation on the Sockhead hat by Kelly McClure, and the Close to You shawl in the “Hecate” mini skein set from A Hundred Ravens Yarn. •https://www.etsy.com/listing/511567038/handpainted-wool-yarn-handspun-yarn-•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/light-as-a-feather-shawl-4•http://www.mosaicmoon.com/item_672/Sherlocked-Semisolid-Birch-Sport-4-oz-skeins.htm•http://www.magpiefibers.com/productsdk/hell-bells•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/close-to-you•http://ahundredravens.com/yarns-2/minis/•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hatoBethany is working on her “Coronation Day” Boxy in the “Winter Jewels” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Baby Wrap Sweater by Churchmouse Yarns in the “UW” colorway from Fancy Image Yarn, the Laboe Top by Cory Ellen in Amanda’s Art Yarn in the “Bad Juju” and the “Platinum” colorway, and a vanilla bean sock in Plymouth Happy Sock in the “Blueberry” colorway. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/boxy•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-wrap-sweater•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/laboe•http://www.amandasartyarn.com•https://www.plymouthyarn.com/yarn/happy-feet-100-item-2555•https://www.thehunt.com/the-hunt/E7sXWQ-gummy-bear-body-spray-by-juice-bar•Off The Needles:oAnna finished the socks for her husband out of Magpie Fibers “Hells Bells” and “Empty Night” colorway using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. •http://www.magpiefibers.com/swanky-sock/empty-night•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heeloBethany finished her vanilla socks in the Lorna’s Laces “Hampstead” colorway, also using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel. •http://www.lornaslaces.net/colorsMulti4.html•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:oAnna is working on a blue gingham shirt dress in little bits in order to achieve sewing perfection. •Spinning:oBethany finally finished plying all the things on her bobbins. She hopes to get the plied yarn off of her bobbins this week. •Knetflix and Knit:oAnna watched Sneakers and the Secret of Roan Inish.oBethany has been watching How I Met Your Mother, Star Trek: TNG, The Tony Awards, and Paris Can Wait.•In Performance:oBethany saw Dreamgirls at the Village Theatre. She is also working on A Servant of Two Masters at New Muses Theatre Co. playing at the Dukesbay Theater now through July 9. •https://www.villagetheatre.org/issaquah/dreamgirls.php•http://www.newmuses.com•Events:oJoin us in reducing our planetary impact by participating in our Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Along! •Join our Ravelry group, do something awesome to help save the planet then tell us about it in the RRR Along thread!•Now- Labor Day!•https://www.facebook.com/DontSuckProject/•https://thelastplasticstraw.orgoTour De Fleece starts July 1-23oBethany and her family will be at Mariners Stitch N Pitch July 20, 2017oBethany will be at Leah Justine’s Album Release party at Steel Creek in Tacoma on July 22, 2017•https://www.leahjustine.comoOregon Flock and Fiber Festival is Sept. 23-24, 2017•Find, friend and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Periscope.•Join our awesome Ravelry group!!•Shownotes can be found at www.backstageknitting.com
Backstage Knitting PodcastEpisode 11 Show Notes“Fantastic Gifts and Where to Find Them”•On the Needle:oAnna is working on a shawl for her mom for Christmas and a basic sock using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapist. oBethany is working on the “Shrowl” by Stephen West, a Christmas present in Malabrigio, and a toddler size “Happy Christmas Hat” by Terri Major•Off the Needles: oBethany finished her “Happy Christmas Hat” by Terri Major and a “Mini-Mitts” ornament by Spilly Jane. •In Time Out: oAnna has moved her “Kelpie” shawl by Jerrod Flood into time out. •Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: oAnna is working on some Christmas gifts, a vest and handkerchiefs. •Knetflix and Knit: oAnna is watching “Chef’s Table” and Chef’s Table France” and some “Scrubs”oBethany is watching “Gilmore Girls,” “The West Wing,” and “Gilmore Girls: A Year In the Life.” She saw “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and “Moana.”•Events: o#BSKPHAMILONG is running from Jan. 1-Feb. 28. oWhen You Help Others Charity/Knit A Long is on going!oMadrona Feb. 16-19, 2017 Tacoma, WashingtonoStitches West Feb. 24-26, 2017 Santa Clara, California•List of Christmas Gifts for Knitters: oSwift and Ball WinderoLotion: Bethany recommends the Vanilla Bean Noel Hand Cream from Bath and Body Works. oYarn Bowl: Bethany recommends the first one that appears on the Amazon search. But Etsy has some beautiful yarn bowls. o“Super Stitches Knitting: Essential Techniques Plus a Dictionary of More Than 300 Stitch Patterns.” By Karen HemingwayoJournal for ideas, inspiration and modifications. oKnit themed mugs.oA massage. oA Plum Deluxe tea subscription or other fun teas or coffees.
Backstage Knitting PodcastEpisode 11 Show Notes“Fantastic Gifts and Where to Find Them”•On the Needle:oAnna is working on a shawl for her mom for Christmas and a basic sock using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by the Sox Therapist. oBethany is working on the “Shrowl” by Stephen West, a Christmas present in Malabrigio, and a toddler size “Happy Christmas Hat” by Terri Major•Off the Needles: oBethany finished her “Happy Christmas Hat” by Terri Major and a “Mini-Mitts” ornament by Spilly Jane. •In Time Out: oAnna has moved her “Kelpie” shawl by Jerrod Flood into time out. •Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: oAnna is working on some Christmas gifts, a vest and handkerchiefs. •Knetflix and Knit: oAnna is watching “Chef’s Table” and Chef’s Table France” and some “Scrubs”oBethany is watching “Gilmore Girls,” “The West Wing,” and “Gilmore Girls: A Year In the Life.” She saw “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and “Moana.”•Events: o#BSKPHAMILONG is running from Jan. 1-Feb. 28. oWhen You Help Others Charity/Knit A Long is on going!oMadrona Feb. 16-19, 2017 Tacoma, WashingtonoStitches West Feb. 24-26, 2017 Santa Clara, California•List of Christmas Gifts for Knitters: oSwift and Ball WinderoLotion: Bethany recommends the Vanilla Bean Noel Hand Cream from Bath and Body Works. oYarn Bowl: Bethany recommends the first one that appears on the Amazon search. But Etsy has some beautiful yarn bowls. o“Super Stitches Knitting: Essential Techniques Plus a Dictionary of More Than 300 Stitch Patterns.” By Karen HemingwayoJournal for ideas, inspiration and modifications. oKnit themed mugs.oA massage. oA Plum Deluxe tea subscription or other fun teas or coffees.
Announcements!•Shout out to Vick from Ohio! Please introduce yourself in the Ravelry group. •Congrats to the Knitmore Girls on their 400th Podcast episode and congratulations to Boston Jen from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast for reaching 100 episodes. •If you enjoy the show, or any other podcast, please leave us an iTunes review. It helps other listeners find us. On the Needles: Anna is working on a basic sock in Pagewood Farms “Crayon” colorway, the Kelpie shawl by Jared Flood and surprise baby knits for a friend. Bethany is working on the Coffee Date Shawl by CC Almon, Shrowl by Stephen West, a vanilla sock in an Opal sock yarn with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel, the Antler Toque by Tincan Knits in Cascade 220 Superwash and the Vertitwist hat by Stephen West in Cascade 220 Sport. Off The Needles: Anna has finished One! One Basic sock! Ah! Ah! Ah! (That’s how Anna wrote it on her outline. XOXO Bethany) Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna is sewing some Halloween/Autumnal curtains. Spinning: Bethany has been spinning more long draw with a border leicester cross. Knetflix and Knit: Anna has been watching Supernatural and Bob Ross. Bethany has been watching The OC season 1, Beverly Hills 90210 season 3, Parks and Recreation, Gilmore Girls, and NBA basketball. In rehearsal/In performance: Bethany’s Nic is designing sound for A Piece of My Heart at the Dukesbay Theater and he is designing lights for Dracula at Tacoma Little Theatre. Events: #BSKPHAMILONG!! This is our first knit-a-long inspired by the Broadway hit musical Hamilton. It will run from January 1 to February 28. Post finished objects in the thread and on Instagram using the hashtag #BSKPHAMILONG. There will be prizes!! If you want to donate prizes for our KALS and giveaways please PM Bethany on Ravelry. She is Bizzle87 on Ravelry. “When You Help Others, You Can’t Help Helping Yourself” This is our charity knit-a-long. Commit to using your crafting to making the world a better place. Post pictures of finished objects or of you giving your time in the finished object thread. Anna will be at Knit Fit at the Ballard Community Center November 12 and 13, 2016.Some combination of Bethany and Anna will be at Madrona in Tacoma, Washington February 16-19, 2017Bethany will be at Stitches West in Santa Clara, California February 24-26, 2017Bethany and Anna will both be at the Emerald City Comicon in Seattle, Washington March 2-5, 2017 Please follow or like us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Periscope. Please join our Ravelry group! Introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out!!
Announcements!•Shout out to Vick from Ohio! Please introduce yourself in the Ravelry group. •Congrats to the Knitmore Girls on their 400th Podcast episode and congratulations to Boston Jen from the Down Cellar Studio Podcast for reaching 100 episodes. •If you enjoy the show, or any other podcast, please leave us an iTunes review. It helps other listeners find us. On the Needles: Anna is working on a basic sock in Pagewood Farms “Crayon” colorway, the Kelpie shawl by Jared Flood and surprise baby knits for a friend. Bethany is working on the Coffee Date Shawl by CC Almon, Shrowl by Stephen West, a vanilla sock in an Opal sock yarn with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel, the Antler Toque by Tincan Knits in Cascade 220 Superwash and the Vertitwist hat by Stephen West in Cascade 220 Sport. Off The Needles: Anna has finished One! One Basic sock! Ah! Ah! Ah! (That’s how Anna wrote it on her outline. XOXO Bethany) Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: Anna is sewing some Halloween/Autumnal curtains. Spinning: Bethany has been spinning more long draw with a border leicester cross. Knetflix and Knit: Anna has been watching Supernatural and Bob Ross. Bethany has been watching The OC season 1, Beverly Hills 90210 season 3, Parks and Recreation, Gilmore Girls, and NBA basketball. In rehearsal/In performance: Bethany’s Nic is designing sound for A Piece of My Heart at the Dukesbay Theater and he is designing lights for Dracula at Tacoma Little Theatre. Events: #BSKPHAMILONG!! This is our first knit-a-long inspired by the Broadway hit musical Hamilton. It will run from January 1 to February 28. Post finished objects in the thread and on Instagram using the hashtag #BSKPHAMILONG. There will be prizes!! If you want to donate prizes for our KALS and giveaways please PM Bethany on Ravelry. She is Bizzle87 on Ravelry. “When You Help Others, You Can’t Help Helping Yourself” This is our charity knit-a-long. Commit to using your crafting to making the world a better place. Post pictures of finished objects or of you giving your time in the finished object thread. Anna will be at Knit Fit at the Ballard Community Center November 12 and 13, 2016.Some combination of Bethany and Anna will be at Madrona in Tacoma, Washington February 16-19, 2017Bethany will be at Stitches West in Santa Clara, California February 24-26, 2017Bethany and Anna will both be at the Emerald City Comicon in Seattle, Washington March 2-5, 2017 Please follow or like us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Periscope. Please join our Ravelry group! Introduce yourself and we’ll give you a shout out!!
On the Needles: Anna is working on her Sky Scarf by Lea Redmond, a basic sock, and the Kelpie Hap Shawl by Jerad Flood. Bethany is working on her Where You Lead, I will Follow Sock by C.C. Almon, her second 1776 sock and her Shrowl by Stephen West.Off the Needles: Bethany finished her first 1776 sock using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel and Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off. In Time Out: Anna's Off Shore V-Neck is still waiting to be frogged. Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:Anna is finishing her show laundry from "Three Poets" and is doing some Halloween costume prep/thinking. Spinning! Bethany spun about half an ounce of fiber that looks like Cookie Monster. Netflix and Knit:Anna is still watching Scrubs. Bethany watched the first disc of the directors cut of the Fellowship of the Ring, one or two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She is binge watching seasons 7 and 8 of One Tree Hill. In Rehearsal/Performance: Anna closed "Three Poets"Bethany's household closed "6 Characters in Search of An Author." She acted in a One Night Only Staged Reading. And her dog, Roxie, played the role of Bruiser Woods in Legally Blonde, Jr. at Puyallup Children's Theater. Events: Bethany will be at the tailgate Seahawks season opener on September 11 at Yorkshire Yarns in Lakewood, Washington. Bethany and Anna will be at the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival in Canby, Oregon September 24 and 25. Bethany and her sisters will be at Geek Girl Con in Seattle, Washington on October 9. Bethany and Anna will be crawling in the PNW Yarn Crawl. The Yarn Crawl runs from Oct. 21-23 and we'll be crawling on the 23rd.Techniques discussed: After thought thumb, picking v throwing, 'reading' your knitting, entrelac, color work, kitchener, steeking, lace, knitting through back loop, make 1 increases. The discussion got heated when discussing the differences between SSK and K2TOG. Anna blamed The Knitter's Handbook and Bethany blamed Anna. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (Backstage Knitting Podcast)! Like us on Facebook (Backstage Knitting Podcast)! Join our fantastic Ravelry Group (Backstage Knitting Podcast)!!
On the Needles: Anna is working on her Sky Scarf by Lea Redmond, a basic sock, and the Kelpie Hap Shawl by Jerad Flood. Bethany is working on her Where You Lead, I will Follow Sock by C.C. Almon, her second 1776 sock and her Shrowl by Stephen West.Off the Needles: Bethany finished her first 1776 sock using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel and Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off. In Time Out: Anna's Off Shore V-Neck is still waiting to be frogged. Sew A Needle Pulling Thread:Anna is finishing her show laundry from "Three Poets" and is doing some Halloween costume prep/thinking. Spinning! Bethany spun about half an ounce of fiber that looks like Cookie Monster. Netflix and Knit:Anna is still watching Scrubs. Bethany watched the first disc of the directors cut of the Fellowship of the Ring, one or two episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. She is binge watching seasons 7 and 8 of One Tree Hill. In Rehearsal/Performance: Anna closed "Three Poets"Bethany's household closed "6 Characters in Search of An Author." She acted in a One Night Only Staged Reading. And her dog, Roxie, played the role of Bruiser Woods in Legally Blonde, Jr. at Puyallup Children's Theater. Events: Bethany will be at the tailgate Seahawks season opener on September 11 at Yorkshire Yarns in Lakewood, Washington. Bethany and Anna will be at the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival in Canby, Oregon September 24 and 25. Bethany and her sisters will be at Geek Girl Con in Seattle, Washington on October 9. Bethany and Anna will be crawling in the PNW Yarn Crawl. The Yarn Crawl runs from Oct. 21-23 and we'll be crawling on the 23rd.Techniques discussed: After thought thumb, picking v throwing, 'reading' your knitting, entrelac, color work, kitchener, steeking, lace, knitting through back loop, make 1 increases. The discussion got heated when discussing the differences between SSK and K2TOG. Anna blamed The Knitter's Handbook and Bethany blamed Anna. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram (Backstage Knitting Podcast)! Like us on Facebook (Backstage Knitting Podcast)! Join our fantastic Ravelry Group (Backstage Knitting Podcast)!!
Brainy Thing: 14:50 Behind the Redwood Curtain 25:05 What We’re Learning from Our Knitting Margaret conquers (almost) the Fish Lips Kiss Heel http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel with a sock for her grandson out of Fridays Studio Monday Base (Superwash 75% and Polyamide 25%) in the Halloween color way. Catherine is continuing knitting baby socks for Afghans for Afghans using the Kate Atherly Baby Socks http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-socks-23 with the modification of continuing the ribbing on the top of the foot. This time she’s using scraps. She is near completion of the Vanessa Ives Mystery Shawl by Bunny Muff http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanessa-ives out of Woole’s Yarn Creations. Brainy Thing: Waldorf Schools Integrate Knitting into their Curriculum Margarets offers some information about the role that knitting plays in the Waldorf School Curriculum and some of the philosophy behind it. http://millennialchild.com/film.html Behind the Redwood Curtain: McKinleyville Totem Pole http://www.roadtripamerica.com/roadside/California-McKinleyville-Totem-Pole.htm Knitting Tip: A practical swatch from listener Think. Knit a sleeve as a swatch. Podcast business: The Knitting Tip contest and the incentive to join our Ravelry Group continue. http://www.ravelry.com/groups/teaching-your-brain-to-knit
Recorded on April 14, 2016 We are on Stitcher Radio! Our Vest KAL/CAL is continuing until May 15, 2016. Please see the Chatter thread for more information... If you are participating in the 2 Knit Lit Chicks Swap, you should have or will be receiving your package very soon. Tracie will be at Spinning at the Winery on Saturday, June 4 at the Retzlaff Winery in Livermore, CA. Barb may be there too! This is a fun, relaxed fiber event with a vendor fair, raffle, wine and a great potluck lunch. Come and join us! KNITTING Barb has finished: 2 Knitted Knockers, using Cascade Ultra Pima The Poppy Poncho by Cathy Donnabella, using Mrs. Crosby Satchel in the Port Vintage colorway. Schknit Happens #2 hat using Duren Dyeworks Love in the Witchy Woo-Woo colorway Hannah's Courage Hat by MelSki, using Lane Borgosesia in a teal color way Tracie has finished 4 Knitted Knockers in Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Cotton DK Vanilla socks (Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in Invictus Reward in Linear XL Black Rainbow Splash. Ryan is wearing them! #23 Girl's Tank by Lori Steinberg in Southwest Trading Company Tofutsies Barb is continuing to knit on: Vanilla Socks using a gradient set of Knitting Rose Blossom Sock Really Fits Top-Down Cardigan for All Seasons by Kathy Cairns Hendershott, using Cascade Ultra Pima in the Periwinkle colorway. Loving this knit! Barb has cast on: A pair of vanilla socks for grandson Will, using Berroco Comfort Sock in a white and gray self-striping colorway Another Crackerjack Cowl by Stacey Simpson Duke, using 4 colors of Plymouth DK Merino Superwash Tracie has cast on: Vanilla socks (Fish Lips Kiss Heel, of course) in Canon Hand Dyes Charles Merino Sport Self-Striping sock set in the Mallard colorway Atoll Cowl by Jenn Emerson in Knitting Rose Yarns Silk Petals She continues to work on: The Ecuador cardigan by Joji Locatelli, using Oasis Yarn Aussi Sock in the Sage colorway. The Longstreet shawl by Nancy Totten using Abstract Fibers Temptation in The Gorge colorway. BOOKS Barb has finished: The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian. Barb gives it a "thumbs up" Desire Lines by Christina Baker Kline - recommended The Longest Night by Andria Williams - recommended Tracie did not finish Playing Dead by Julia Heaberlin. She got bored and did not care what happened. She finished: A Mother’s Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold Disposable Income A True Story of Sex, Greed and Im-purr-fect Murder by Tammy Mal Barb is currently reading: Disappearing in Plain Sight by Francis Guenette Miss Tonks Turns to Crime (Poor Relation #2) by Marion Chesney Tracie is reading: A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore After Anna by Alex Lake True Crime Podcasts recommended by Barb: Someone Knows Something - a CBC broadcast about a 5-year-old boy who disappeared in 1972 - still unsolved Serial Truth and Justice - a listener-driven podcast that originally focused on the Adnan Syed case from Serial, and now is focusing on other cases of the wrongly convicted Crime Writers On...a podcast about a podcast and Serial, Journalism, True Crime, and Pop Culture Real Crime Profile -im Clemente (former FBI profiler), Laura Richards (formerly of New Scotland Yards, Founder and Director of Paladin, National Stalking Advocacy Service) and Lisa Zambetti (Casting director for CBS' Criminal Minds) as they profile behavior from real criminal cases. Generation Why - 2 friends discuss unsolved mysteries, true crime, etc. Sword and Scale Tracie is very disappointed in the people running her alma mater, UC Davis
Canadan Tuxedo - April 10, 2016 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest Shouts outs Monknitker from Washington DC introduced herself Vshaw7 from Vernon Kathera - Thanks for the itunes review! What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Birdie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden Karla- Top Secret Knitting that I’ll talk about at a later date. Socks for Grandpa Socks -Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn. - Fish Lips Kiss Heel ( Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel by Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) ) FO’s - Emily Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse 3x master knitter swatches Karla Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather. Sleepy Snake and Mischevious Mouse - Cascade 220 sport Design features Emily- Stovetop and I did not agree. Karla - did some negative knitting for Sarah, I don't like that I can see the carried yarn up the rows of mischievous snake Spinning Emily Actually spun! - Yarn Makes Me Happy Finn Top (light blues and greens) Karla Did a little spinning on the drop spindle Stash Enhancement Emily- Malabrigo Nube in Piedra Sweet Fiber Canadian - in Goldon Star of bethleham by Kalidescope dye works Sweet Georgia Tough love sock in saffron and orchard Sweet Georgia Mystery bag x2 Sheep project bag Gleener Knitlandia by Clara Parks Ancient Arts Baby Alpaca DK Karla - sooooo much kaleidoscope dyeworks, dpn holders, started the 12 days of knitmas, Kroy for grandpa's socks, 4 skeins of sweet Georgia, braids that emily brought from fibers west Best laid plans Emily - Sing little song bird by bristol Ivy. More swatches. Waiting for Rain Stove top for Ainsley Karla - Harvest Fling for my Teacher Candidate is a no go. Looking into doing something else for her. Possibly a Fidra with some stash yarn, or boot toppers. Spread sheet math for grandpa's socks #KCSweater2016 my knit picks kit I've had stashed for ages Talky Talk Emily -Galiano Island Knitting retreat Canadian KAL Alpaca shearing Karla - #kcsweater2016, canadian kal prizes Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Asthma, attitude Karla- Sick again, Ainsley and Locke play date, bike trailer Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Book Talk Starts at 43:45 Recorded March 30, 2016 Our Vest KAL/CAL is continuing until May 15, 2016. Please see the Chatter thread for more information... If you are participating in 2 Knit Lit Chicks Swap, the day to mail your package is coming up on April 10! Many thanks to Sandramaz for organizing this fun swap. Barb has finished: Mother Bear #71 & 72. Knitted Knockers The Jenny Vest by Andra Knight-Bowman, using Knit Picks City Tweed in the Marsh colorway - but it needs some surgery on the shoulders Schknit Happens Hat by Myra Wood, using Gnomeacres Fancy Gnome in the Aurora Gnomealis colorway. Tracie has finished: Sugar Pop by Gabrielle Danskknit in Knit Picks Brava Sport Mother Bears 70 and 71 4 Knitted Knockers - 1 in Valley Yarns Goshen and 3 in Rauma Helårsgarn A New Sock Monkey by Susan B. Anderson in Bernat Satin Ombres Barb has cast on: Really Fits Top-Down Cardigan for All Seasons by Kathy Cairns Hendershott, using Cascade Ultra Pima in the Periwinkle colorway. Loving this knit! Schknit Happens #2 hat using Duren Dyeworks Love in the Witchy Woo-Woo colorway Starshower Cowl #2 by Hillary Smith Callis using Unwind Yarn Twinkle Sock in the Faded Graffiti colorway She continues to work on: The Poppy Poncho by Cathy Donnabella, using Mrs. Crosby Satchel in the Port Vintage colorway. Vanilla Socks using a gradient set of Knitting Rose Blossom Sock Tracie has cast on: Vanilla socks using the fabulous Fish Lips Kiss Heel (of course!) in Invictus Reward in Linear XL Black Rainbow Splash #23 Girl's Tank by Lori Steinberg in Southwest Trading Company Tofutsies She continues to work on: The Ecuador cardigan by Joji Locatelli, using Oasis Yarn Aussi Sock in the Sage colorway. Rodeo Drive Poncho by Stacy Perry in Fonty BB Merino in Brun Scooby Doo The Longstreet shawl by Nancy Totten using Abstract Fibers Temptation in The Gorge colorway. Review: Dragonfly Fibers Presents: Masterpiece Knits: The Modern Collection Leave a comment on this thread to be entered to win an e-copy of the book. The thread will close April 20. Barb has finished reading: Tracie & Barb both finished reading The Mourning Hours by Paula Trieck DeBoard. Barb loved it and Tracie thought it was okay/good. Barb has finished: Lady Fortescue Steps Out by Marion Chesney My Friend Dahmer by Derf Backderf The Widow by Fiona Barton Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee Squall by Sean Costello Tracie has finished: A Small Indiscretion by Jan Ellison Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Down the Rabbit Hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny by Holly Madison Girl in a Maze by R.K. Jackson Cruel Death by M. William Phelps Barb in reading The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas Desire Lines by Christina Baker Kline The Longest Night by Andria Willaims Tracie is reading A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore Playing Dead by Julia Heaberlin Barb’s thumbs-up - Watch bald eagles Mr. President and The First Lady with their two babies on the DC Eagle Cam Tracie’s thumbs-up - Better Call Saul on AMC. Stream Season 1 on Netflix, and Season 2 is currently showing on AMC and On Demand.
Please join in the Ravelry group for this podcast. The Michigan Machine Knitting Guild has a group on Ravelry. A really big circular sock machine event is April 6-10 at Cape Girardeau, MO. Put on by the Erlbacher company. The Spring Fiber Expo is coming up on April 9-10 in Highland, MI. I’m going to Spring Fling 2016 in Peru, IN. DAK workshop featuring Charlene Shafer for April 29 - 30. For more information, call Cathy directly at 734-243-3016. 28th Monroe Knitting Machine Seminar July 22 and 23 at Monroe County Community College. With the increased interest in machine knitting, this event may fill up early. Cathy’s email address is: monroeknitseminar@att.net. InterKnit Machine Knitting Guild fall seminar in Glen Elyn, IL October 8 - 9. The Ladies Who Lunch had lunch at Biga Lora in Ann Arbor and had excellent thin crust pizza and beer. We shopped for coned yarn at Forma Fiber Arts in Whitmore Lake, MI. I did some grocery shopping at Hauxing market in Ypsilanti, MI. I bought two knitting machines from my neighbor - the Brother 260E bulky gauge and the Brother 940 standard gauge. I was able to buy a replacement needle here: Denise interchangeable needles on Ebay. Check out the Ask Jack videos if you want to clean and lubricate your knitting machine. Malabrigo Sock yarn shrinks in the dryer. I frogged back to the heel the toe up socks with KnitCircus Gradient Stripes yarn. I need a stretchy rib for the leg. I often use the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern by the Sox Therapist especially for toe up socks. I re-started and re-paused the 10 Stitch Blanket by Frankie Brown. I’m using Zauberball yarn in the Tropical Fish colorway and incorporating the Waste Yarn Wrap technique for a totally reversible blanket by Lucy Neatby. I broke one of my Lantern Moon Wood Sox Stix double pointed needles! I used five colors of Rowan Pure Wool Worsted yarn for my tuck stitch blanket. If I don’t frog it for being too long and too narrow, I will use Diana Sullivan’s Scalloped Fold Over Trim for the edge. I made a cast on rag using The Answer Lady’s YouTube video. The Bond knitting machine videos by Cheryl Brunette demonstrate how weight is needed to cast on.
Thanks for joining us for Episode 34 of the Twisted Stitches podcast, a podcast for the twisted knitter. This week's episode is cut a bit short, but come join us as we talk WIP It, FO Show, Retail Therapy, and a giveaway for the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern! Shownotes: http://twistedstitchespodcast.blogspot.com
Title - March 4. 2016 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest Shouts outs Monknitker from Washington DC introduced herself We have 7 reviews on iTunes! Yay, thanks! What's knitting now Emily Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting Karla- Socks -Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn. - Fish Lips Kiss Heel ( Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel by Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) ) Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather. FO’s - Emily Reyna by Noora Laivola in Crystal Palace Yarns Sausalito Vanilla Socks with afterthought heel (ala Yarn Harlot blog post) in CaterpillarGreen’s Concrete and Tulips Karla None - almost Daelyn Design features Emily- I had to frog a few rows of Reyna but no biggie Karla - Nothing worse than having to tink a couple rows of Daelyn Spinning Finished spinning and plying a traditional 3-ply in 100% merino Stash Enhancement Emily- Sweet Fiber Cashmerino 20 in spiced pumpkin for ‘waiting for rain’ Riverstone yarns lace weight 80/20 merino silk in gentle moss Cascade 220 in white for swatches Seasonless Mini collection by Jane Richmond and Shannon Cook Karla - 6 skeins of Swans Island rambouillet and alpaca wire sock blockers and bent ended darning needle Fidra - Gudrun Johnston Harvest Fling - Dani Berg Best laid plans Emily - Master Knitter program over spring break. + a million other things, mostly shawls Karla - Fidra this weekend for the secretary at work and Harvest Fling for my Teacher Candidate work on blocking report for TKGA Master Knitter Level 1 Talky Talk Emily -Got Scholarship Found sock book - it was in the car all along Karla - Knitting Retreat was AWESOME! Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- All the sickness. So many words and letters and numbers. Nursing baby. Karla- Teeth! no no no. Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
My new design, Crooked Ewe Cowl, is available on Ravelry for the special introductory price of $3 until 3/1/16. In this episode I share the inspiration for the design, the curious name, and a few tips. I also talk about my recent foray into two-at-a-time, toe-up, Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks. Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! A big thank you to sponsors of the Knitting Pipeline Retreat: Klose Knit in Urbana IL The Fiber Universe, Peoria IL Ewe-nique Yarns, Morton IL Peddler’s Way Quilt Co Washington IL Le Mouton Rouge Knittery, Bloomington IL I am going to Curioushandmade’s Country Manor Retreat in Cumbria! March 14-17. I’m going to tie this in with a visit to my good friend in Troon, on the west coast of Scotland and then to Edinburgh Yarn Festival. At the Edinburgh Yarn Festival there is a Podcast Lounge sponsored by Blacker Yarns and organized by Louise of KnitBritish Podcast. I’ll be in the Podcast Lounge Friday and Sat March 18-19 sponsored by Blacker Yarns and KnitBritish Podcast for the Podcaster meet up on Friday 1-2 PM and on Sat as well. Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.
Who knew that Craig David him-very-self would inspire an episode of a knitting podcast? Well, it's happened as this week I pay homage to his ability to not age one bit in a decade and still have perfect eyebrows and corkscrew curls. Shoutouts to Trish, Jeny and Betsy and join in with the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern giveaway over in the Ravelry group, where there are still plenty of folks looking to gift patterns. The podcast Patron virtual knit night takes place on Thursday 18th Feb 2016 at 2000GMT. To join in, become a patron at $5 or above. Details at www.patreon.com/shinybees. Project bags are now available in the Swagporium at £4+P&P February events include Unravel at Farnham Maltings in Surrey. I will not be attending. Enablers' Corner sends you to a fab tutorial by Clare Devine for the German Twisted Cast On. there will be plenty more where that came from, so be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel to get all the goods! Rewind KAL is the name of our next KAL starting on 13th March. If you have ever knitted a pattern in a KAL (or otherwise) and wished you could go back and re-live the experience, this is the KAL for you. Likewise if you'd always wished you'd taken part in a KAL when you didn't, and regretted it, come and knit the pattern now! I will be knitting another Lush Cardigan by Tin Can Knits in Berry Colourful Yarnings Sparkle DK. Hashtag for the KAL is #rewindkal and there will be a virtual knit night for all those who are taking part. Finally, there's a review of Take Heart: A Transatlantic Knitting Journey by Fiona Alice. Show notes are at www.shinybees.com Music for this episode is Adam and the Walter Boys with 'I Need a Drink'
Episode 8: Checks, Socks, and Fish Lips In Episode 8, Greg and Joey wonder if people still write checks, talk about socks, and review a book. Notes Podcasts: Knitting Pipeline The Knitmore Girls Teaching Your Brain To Knit Yarn Thing With Marly Bird Ewe University Projects: Four-Stitch Ribbing Patterns by Charlene Schurch — Joey is done wit the first sock. (project page) TINY tea leaves cardi by Melissa LaBarre — Greg finished this cardigan for Blueberry (project page) Christmas Candy Socks by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — this is Greg's “conference call knitting” project (project page) Dyad Socks, Top Down by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — This is Greg's #ChristmasDayCastOn project (project page) Fireflies Rising Shawlette by Helen Stewart — Greg is halfway done with this project (project page) Books: Susan B. Anderson's Kids' Knitting Workshop: The Easiest and Most Effective Way to Learn to Knit! (affiliate link) — Greg loves this book and recently reviewed it on is KnittingDaddy.com blog. Sock Architecture (affiliate link) by Lara Neel — Greg's favorite sock book. Misc: Wachovia Is Now Wells Fargo — this news is so 8 years ago. Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial — this is the tutorial Greg used to make a stack of project bags, one of which he gave to Joey. Red Heart Scrubby Yarn — Great for dishcloths! Daily Haiku: 2010 (affiliate link) — Greg's haiku book. Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White — Greg and Joey are giving away 10 copies of this pattern. See the thread in the Unraveling Podcast Ravelry group for details. Knitting With Neko Curved Double Pointed Needles ChiaoGoo Amish Design Wooden Yarn Swift (affiliate link) Longmire — Joey recommends this TV show. Sons of Anarchy — Greg is currently binge-watching this TV show. Horizontal Herringbone Stitch on NewStitchADay.com: How to Knit the Horizontal Herringbone Stitch Brioche: How to Knit Set Up Rows for 2 Color Brioche and Brioche Stitch in Two Colors Waiting For Winter Mittens pattern by Susan B. Anderson They Might Be Giants The Health Benefits of Knitting piece from the New York Times — Greg wrote about the health benefits of knitting on his blog last year. In that blog post, he also pointed out a survey that the Craft Yarn Council was conducting. That survey's still active, and you can go fill it out yourself if you have things to add. Knit the Bridge – Lindley Park Additional music for this episode, “The Elevator Bossa Nova,” was provided by bensound.com
It's Zoolander-aplenty this episode as I come rip-roaring (sort-of) back from having the flu. Zoolander 2 is out on 12th February and Zoolander is one of my favourite films of all time. I a bit love Ben Stiller. Imagine my surprise, then, that there are indeed no patterns on Ravelry for anything Zoolander themed. Not one. Not even a cheeky little amigurumi Hansel... So, don't kill the president of Micronesia. Just chill out a bit more. Relax, Derek! In Enabler's Corner, courtesy of Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade and Paula of Knitting Pipeline, I enable you to the Fish Lips Kiss Heel pattern. Let's get the Sox Therapist and her kids together for a big reunion. Breast cancer ain't fun. I am offering to gift a pattern to the first ten people that reply to the thread in the group on Ravelry. There are a pair of Edinburgh Yarn Festival tickets up for grabs in a giveaway on the Ravelry group. I'll be attending and taking part in the Podcast Lounge again. You can find all the details at www.edinyarnfest.com Wippin' Piccaddilly has Owligan by Kate Davies, Voodoo by Boo Knits and a pair of afterthought heel socks in yarn from The Golden Skein. Future knits are pretty much any hat by Clare Devine (Tea Collection) and Frisson by Brittany Wilson, available from Ravelry. Show notes are at www.shinybees.com Music for this episode is 'I Need a Drink' by Adam and the Walter Boys.
Kindly sponsored by Quince & Co and KnitCircus Yarns. I am also a Craftsy Affiliate. Please consider visiting my web site before purchasing a Craftsy class or materials as I receive credit for it. Thank you! A big thank you to sponsors of the Knitting Pipeline Retreat: Klose Knit in Urbana IL The Fiber Universe, Peoria IL Ewe-nique Yarns, Morton IL Peddler’s Way Quilt Co Washington IL Le Mouton Rouge Knittery, Bloomington IL Show notes are found at www.knittingpipeline.com.
Recorded on February 3, 2016 Book Talk Starts at 32:00 Are you ready for the 2 Knit Lit Chicks VEST KAL/CAL? Well, hurry up and gather your materials, because we start on February 15th! Any adult-sized vest or short-sleeve sweater, open-front or pullover, may be entered for the KAL. You must be a member of our Ravelry Group to enter. We already have a very active Chatter Thread and a rapidly growing Bundle of vest patterns to start the planning! Once we get started, we’ll put up an FOs where you can post your garments to be entered to win. The KAL will end on May 15. Our first 2 Knit Lit Chicks Swap is on! The deadline has passed for you to join, but if you are participating, chatter away here. Thank you to SandraMaz, the proprietress of the SweetSerendipity37 shop on Easy and friend to our podcast, for organizing the swap! A Message from Sox Therapist – creator of the Fish Lips Kiss Heel: CHECK YOUR GIRLS! I’m going through my Stage 3B cancer journey right now. Wasn’t due for a mammogram, but found sore nodes and got diagnosed on the 3rd anniversary of my sweet Mom’s death from cancer. It’s a very tough journey, but I’m doing it, and plan to get more active on Ravelry soon, and publish more $1.00 patterns, so I can earn enough to gather our kids and their families from around the country for a “Mom’s gonna beat cancer” reunion. CHECK YOUR GIRLS! Stay tuned to the end of this podcast to find out who won our Modern Lopi ebook giveaway Tracie and Barb will be at Stitches West - February 18-21, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. Come join us in the bar on Saturday afternoon for our meet-up with the Yarniacs and lots of other fun people! Also - Knit some Knockers and turn them in at the Knitted Knockers booth! They have a goal to collect 1,000 Knockers at Stitches this year! 2015 - The Chicks Year in Review Barb knit a total of 64 projects: 6 sweaters 4 cowls 5 scarves 11 hats 5 mitts 10 socks 2 vests 2 shawls 17 bears 2 other While Tracie knit 56 items total, including: 17 Mother Bears 10 hats 7 cowls 6 sweaters 5 pairs of socks 3 pairs of mitts 2 Bakery Bears 1 scarf 1 poncho 1 top 1 shawl 1 Earbud Pouch and 1 dress for the runway at Paris Fashion Week Barb read 73 books in 2015, and Tracie read 74. Barb has finished: Grandpa Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, using Cascade Cash Vero DK (a cashmere, (a merino, microfiber, and cashmere blend) in a royal blue colorway (a $6.50 pattern). Winter Wander Shawl by Helen Stewart, using Invictus Yarns Victorious in the Exotic colorway and Knit Picks Aloft in the Carbon Colorway. (photo) Barley Hat by TinCanKnits using leftover Universal Yarns Classic Shades - free Luuk Hat by Annis Jones, using leftover Universal Yarns Classic Shades - free Kindling Hat by Helen Stewart using leftover King Cole Riot DK (part of the Knitvent 2015 collection) Mother Bear #69 Knitted Knockers Tracie has finished: Posy’s Little Black Sweater - Dog-o-matic by Angela Kreutzer (in Stitch’n’Bitch Superstar Knitting) in Universal Yarns Classic Worsted Holiday (black). No idea why this was a UFO for 3 years! The Starshower cowl by Hilary Smith Callis, using La Bien Aimee MCN Light in the Jon Snow colorway. The Meditate cowl by Elizabeth Doherty, using Redfish Dyeworks Silk Sock. Lacy Boot Toppers ($1 on Ravelry) by Jillian Mellan in Frog Tree Pediboo Sock in Tan Barb is currently working on: Vanilla Socks using Fishknits Warm Heart 2-ply in the Cadillac colorway Never Not Knitting Mystery Shawl KAL, using Berroco Vintage in colorway 5194. And has cast on: Silverthorne Hat by Becky Kelly, using Plymouth Galway in the Dark Coral Rose colorway. $4 More Knitted Knockers Poppy Poncho by Cathy Donnabello, using Mrs. Crosby Loves to Play Satchel in the Port Vintage colorway. Tracie has cast on the Yipes Stripes Cowl by Ann Weaver in 5 colors of Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted (kit purchased at Stitches) She is working on: Rodeo Drive Poncho by Stacy Perry in Fonty BB Merino in Brun Scooby Doo Vanilla socks with a Fish-Lips-Kiss Heel, using Knit Picks Felici in the Baker Street colorway. The Longstreet shawl by Nancy Totten using Abstract Fibers Temptation in The Gorge colorway. And she gave up and frogged her Shalom Cardigan by Meghan McFarlane in Araucania Tepa (bulky, wool/mohair/silk). This yarn + this pattern + Tracie = no bueno! Barb’s finished books: Salem’s Lot by Stephen King The Wild Inside by Christine Carbo The Girl with all the Gifts by M.R. Carey (photo) The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon Tracie did not finish The Bone House by Brian Freeman Tracie finished reading: Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia September Sacrifice by Mark Horner Mrs. Budley Falls From Grace by M.C. Beaton Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer Barb is reading: Exposed: The Secret Life of Jodi Arias by Jane Velez Mitchell The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith Tracie is reading: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry Thumbs Up – Grease Live!
Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest Shouts outs Manicsoprano introduced herself. What's knitting now Emily Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse Reyna by Noora Laivola in Crystal Palace Yarns Sausalito Vanilla Socks with afterthought heel (ala Yarn Harlot blog post) in CaterpillarGreen’s Concrete and Tulips Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting Karla- Socks -Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn. - Fish Lips Kiss Heel ( Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel Hby Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) ) Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather. FO’s - Emily Dish cloth. One sock. Karla Slippers - Mush Boots by Lise-Ann Michel in 2-ply Fundy Fog Cottage Craft 100% Wool. Aside - Yarn is an amazing value for a 100% all canadian wool. Design features Emily- Nada Karla - Nada Spinning Karla - 200 grams of New zealand Merino Wool from Sharon at Homespun Haven Stash Enhancement Emily- Winter Vogue Knitting. Madeline tosh sock in birtch red yarn for mom’s socks Karla - Tea Swap with Sticks + Twine Podcast. Thank you Porthardy1! Best laid plans Emily - Finish something Karla - Pick back up Ghost Dance by Beth Whipkey - in handspun batt from Caliope’s fibers & Snake toy Talky Talk Emily - Submitted scholarship. Can’t find Sock book Karla - Classes are going well -master knitter scholarship submitted & awarded! -knitting retreat in February with Amy Singer still spaces left Sarah’s Year of Knitting Clean wholesomeknitting.com Karen Clements - so generous! Make things club Adventures in Mommyhood Feeling better!! + Chest X-ray. Independence! (a little) Karla- Starting to mimic sounds, showing understanding of association of objects. Still loves crows. Draw on all the things. Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
Recorded on January 15, 2016 Book Talk Starts at 44:37 Our Sweater KAL ends today! Listen to the end of this podcast to find out who the 4 winners are... Announcing our next Knit Along! Yes, it's a VEST KAL/CAL. Here are the particulars: 1. The Vest KAL will run 2/15 - 5/15/16. 2. The Vest KAL includes short-sleeve sweaters. 3. Any adult-sized vest or short-sleeve sweater may be entered for the KAL 4. You must be a member of our Ravelry Group to enter. 5. Barb will start a Chatter Thread and put up a Bundle of vest patterns to start the planning. Our first 2 Knit Lit Chicks Swap is on! The deadline has passed for you to join, but if you are participating, chatter away here. Thank you to SandraMaz, the proprietress of the SweetSerendipity37 shop on Easy and friend to our podcast for organizing the swap! You have until February 1, 2016 to enter the giveaway for Modern Lopi: One (New Approaches to An Icelandic Classic). To win a copy of the ebook, leave a comment here. Tracie and Barb will be at Stitches West - February 18-21, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. Come join us in the bar on Saturday afternoon for our meet-up with the Yarniacs and lots of other fun people! Tracie and Barb will also be at 2 NoCKRs - the 2016 Northern California Knitting Retreat - registration is full. KNITTING Tracie has finished: * Doing major sweater surgery on her Saddleback Cardigan to make it more wearable. You can see the difference between the sweater as it is in the pattern and what Tracie's looks like now! * Fletcher hat by Elizabeth Doherty in Universal Yarn Uptown DK Anti Pilling Acrylic in the Granite colorway. Barb has finished: * The Etched Rio Wrap by Sarah Smuland, using Cascade 220 Sport in a dark gray colorway (pictured at left) * Grandpa Cardigan by Joji Locatelli, using Cascade Cash Vero DK (a cashmere, merino, microfiber, and blend) in a royal blue colorway. *Geometry Scarf by Knitculture.com, using Universal Yarns Classic Shades in a fall-colors colorway. * a Barley Hat by TinCanKnits, using Universal Yarns Classic Shades in a fall colors colorway. * Mother Bear #68 Tracie is currently working on: * Shalom Cardigan by Meghan McFarlane in Araucania Tepa (bulky, wool/mohair/silk). * Vanilla socks with a Fish-Lips-Kiss Heel, using Knit Picks Felici in the Baker Street colorway. * The Starshower cowl by Hilary Smith Callis, using La Bien Aimee MCN Light in the Jon Snow colorway. * The Meditate cowl by Elizabeth Doherty, using Redfish Dyeworks Silk Sock. * The Longstreet shawl by Nancy Totten using Abstract Fibers Temptation in The Gorge colorway. Barb is currently working on: * Vanilla Socks using Fishknits Warm Heart 2-ply in the Cadillac colorway * Winter Wander Shawl by Helen Stewart, using Invictus Yarns Victorious in the Exotic colorway and Knit Picks Aloft in the Carbon Colorway. * Never Not Knitting Mystery Shawl KAL, using Berroco Vintage in colorway 5194. Tracie and Barb had a short discussion regarding "Sweater Surgery". Tracie has started a thread on the Ravelry Group for all of us to talk about this topic and encourage each other to take steps to make our sweaters more wearable! Barb and Tracie reviewed a new book from Cooperative Press, SpillyJane Knits Mittens. An enthusiastic "Thumbs Up! for this book. Want to win an ebook copy for yourself? Go on over to our Ravelry Group and go to the SpillyJane Knits Mittens thread and follow the prompts. This giveaway will end on February 15th. BOOKS Tracie has finished: * Miss Tonks Turns to Crime by M.C. Beaton writing as Marian Chesney. Tracie recommends this book. * The Harder They Come by T.C. Boyle. She recommends it, with reservations. * The Brutal Telling by Louise Penney. Tracie felt it was way too long and wasn't her favorite of the Louise Penney books she has read. Barb has finished: * Norman Bray in the Performance of His Life by Trevor Cole. She heartily reommends this book. * Ferris Beach by Jill McCorkle. She loved this book. * The Life We Bury by Allen Eskers. She recommends this book. Tracie is currently reading: * Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia * The Bone House by Brian Freeman Barb is currently reading: * Salem's Lot by Stephen King * The Wild Inside by Christine Carbo
Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily - EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and Periscope EmGem on Pinterest Shouts outs greenapalone - Angela from Louisiana! (Bio teacher) vanessafalle - Whitehorse Yukon! (SHEEP) What's knitting now Emily Stocking Advent in Cascade vintage. (Hibernation) Stranger Cardigan by michiyo in Araucania Nature Wool Solids in a light denimish colour Stovetop by TinCan Knits in Aslan Trends Royal Alpaca colour way Chartreuse Reyna by Noora Laivola in Crystal Palace Yarns Sausalito Vanilla Socks with afterthought heel (ala Yarn Harlot blog post) in CaterpillarGreen’s Concrete and Tulips Dish cloth in Hemp for Knitting Karla- New Years Day Cast ons were: Socks - using Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel or Hat Top Thumb Joint Heel Hby Lara Neel (Fork in the Road socks) in Nicole C Mendez Self Striping Sock Yarn. Sweater - Daelyn Pullover by Isabelle Kraemer in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Icicle Heather. Slippers - Mush Boots by Lise-Ann Michel in 2-ply Fundy Fog Cottage Craft 100% Wool. FO’s - Emily A pair of tube socks for Bug - Sweet Georgia Gliteratti Mini Skein Karla Fish Kiss Lips heel pattern in Zauberball Starke 6 in the domino colourway. Vasama slipped cable. Rosalie Ear Flap Hat Mary Maxim northland wool Take Three Hat - Ear Flap Hat in Brigg & Little Roving Rib and Cable Hat - Elena Bulky Maya’s Shawl by Justyna Lorkowska in Martha Stewart Alpaca Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay in Donegal Tweed Design features Emily- Nada Karla - Bind Off on Maya Stash Enhancement Emily- Kate Atherly’s book Custom Socks A skein of Lopi (Straight from Iceland!!) Karbonz DPN’s sock set. Lamb bone buttons Karla - Owl tote for Christmas, Campside Cardi Pattern, poufyiest pompom Best laid plans Emily - I want to make the Man of Aran socks for my Mom for her birthday. And in the future the Clayoquot Cardigan by TinCanKnits in Lopi with the sheep buttons for me. Karla - Everything I want is currently on the needles, so no plans at the moment... Except for the snake toy for babe. Talky Talk Master Knitter Fair Isle and BYOP classes are going well. More classes coming. Karla - Gearing up for knitting retreat in February with Amy Singer Adventures in Mommyhood All the words. Cough that won’t quit. Independence! (a little) New sounds, no words yet. Cardboard boxes are the best. Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page
As always, show notes can be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk. Come and join the conversation on the Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group board.Stuff and ThingsThe books I were talking about were The Way of Kings and Words of Radiance from The Stormlight Archive (3 Book Series)by Brandon Sanderson.Louleigh has donated one of her bags for a giveaway. The winner was drawn in this episode.Done and DustedClincher by Ash Kearns in Perran Yarns MCN 4ply in the Muddy Pops colourway.Vanilla Socks incorporating the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist in Fab Funky Fibres Self Striping Sock Yarn in the Mish Mash colourway.Cardinia Wrap by ambah. Knit using; Kettle Yarn Co Beyul in Black Quartz, Truly Hooked 60% Superwash Merino/20% Silk/20% Yak Down in the Merida colourway and The Wool Barn Adventure Sock in the Lagoon colourway. I'm sure these are dyed on the same base despite being from different dyers.Toddler Blanket using Rico Design Baby Classic DK in the Anthracite (32), Dusky Pink (40), Powder (038), Mauve (041) colourways. I refer to the 1000 Knitting Patterns Book that I bought from ETSY.Wide Ribbed Beanie by Woolly Wormhead using Countess Ablaze Lord of Silk Aran in the Few Are The Children Who Turn Out To Become The Equal of Their Fathers colourway.Ana by Perl Grey using Countess Ablaze Lord of Silk DK in the OOAK2 colourway.Sara's Texture Crafts Polwarth in the Final Frontier colourway. I spun it in a 2-ply worsted style and got a 103g of a DK weight yarn, measuring 250m.Pigeon Roof Studios Targhee in the Magical colourway. I spun it in a chain-plied worsted style and got 124g of a worsted weight yarn, measuring 158m.Yarn Geek Fibers BFL in the Iron Man II colourway. I spun a worsted 2-ply and got a heavy lace weight yarn measuring 1174m/1284yds from 227g/8oz.BabyLongLegs BFL in the Berry Crush colourway. I spun a worsted 2-ply yarn and got 102g of a heavy sport weight yarn measuring 218m.Nose to the GrindstoneFondant Fibre Fuzzlings in the Gone West colourway.Refraction Plus using DyeForYarn Superwash BFL Sock in the Wooden Treasure Chest colourway.Vanilla Socks using Nicole C Mendez Ringel Sockenwolle in the #135 colourway.Blast From The PastStripes En Haut shawl from June 2013, mainly knit on holiday in Cornwall. It used Countess Ablaze Count Cashmerino Sock in Grey Skies In Manchester, Posh Yarn Martha Sock in Dreams of An Insomniac and The Uncommon Thread Lush Twist in Pontus. All are MCN bases.De-pilled using a Lilly Brush.PlottingI want to make another Stripes En Haut using Posh Yarn Pamela Sock.Splashed OutSpanish Peacock Tibetan Spindle made using Boxwood for the Whorl and Bolivian Rosewood for the shaft and tip. It weighs 28g.Posh Yarn Pamela Sock in the Grass is Full Of Stars colourway.Posh Yarn Kirsten Sock in the Sleep On My Wrongs colourway.Regia Snowflake sock yarn in colourway 07709.Online CommunityEmily of the FibreTown Podcast has released a new pattern the Esther Belle Shawl and she has donated a copy of this new pattern to give away to a viewer. Go to the Ravelry Thread and let us know about a strong female role model from your childhood.
Episode 27: Reading/Writing Learning Preference and Your Knitting Brainy thing: 25:10 Redwood Curtain: 33:50 What Our Knitting is Teaching Us Margaret concludes (at least for now) her cotton sock yarn comparison with Feel Good Yarns sock yarn knitted in a generic sock pattern and using the new-to-her Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fish-lips-kiss-heel in Feel Good Yarn Company http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/feel-good-yarn-company-silverspun-sock She compares Feel Good Yarn with Cascade Fixation and Cobasi by HiKoo, which is currently her favorite. Catherine talks about her painful learning from the Mona8pi or Bunny Muff’s Vanessa Ives Mystery shawl http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/vanessa-ives-mkal out of Woole’s Yarns Creations Color Changing Cotton Brainy Thing In earlier episodes, we’ve talked about the VAK learning style – Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic preferences for taking in information. An updated version of that is the VARK system. The “R” stands for the Reading/Writing preference. While many people including educators find these systems useful, other criticize the research that has been done. http://easychangeworks.com/articles-nlp/markova-quiz.htm http://teachertools.londongt.org/?page=VAK learningpath.org/articles/30_of_the_Best_Educational_Tools_for_Auditory_Visual_and_Kinesthetic_Learners.html http://easychangeworks.com/articles-nlp/markova-1-intro.htm https://www.evernote.com/shard/s351/nl/58815065/110e2ccb-0fba-40e4-9887-e173ce46a227/ http://donaldclarkplanb.blogspot.com/2012/05/fleming-vakuous-learning-styles.html http://learningstylesevidence.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-meta-analysis-of-vak-pre-vark.html Redwood Curtain The facts and mythos of Highway 101 that runs from Los Angeles to the Washington State Border. A Knitting Tip How to cut out a row of knitting:Margaret Ratcliff The Knowledgeable Knitter http://www.amazon.com/Knowledgeable-Knitter-Margaret-Radcliffe/dp/1612120407/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1446325007&sr=1-1&keywords=the+knowledgeable+knitter
Natalie knits on some socks while she watches the girls swim. This week’s episode is brought you you by… Stash-A Place For Yarn is located on The 600 Block in the Central Arts District of downtown St Pete. Stash is nestled among an eclectic array of boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. It is the place for luxury yarns, classes and connecting with other fiber lovers. Paty Lyon’s will be teaching several classes in Dec. Check out the website at stashstpete.com. Main Street Gallery is a local art and craft studio and offers a variety of services for individuals and businesses including custom screen printing, vinyl decals, graphic design, t shirts, custom artwork, murals and much more. Main Street Gallery carries products from local artists and crafters including hand knitted items and cigar box guitars. This week’s segments include Master Status, Master Plan, In our Hands, Masterpieces, Craft with Us, Study Hall, Simply Selfie, and Comfort Zone. Master Status (2:31): Alicia knit swatch 10 and learned how to decrease on the wrong side. She blocked all swatches she has knit thus far. Natalie finished a couple more swatches. She has 2 more to do now and the mitten. She also picked up some books from the library to prep for the written report and research. Master Plan (5:11): Natalie is going to get started on the questions and essay. She is also going to work on her last 2 swatches. Alicia plans to continue Swatches Alicia is moving along on socks knit with Mint Rain sock yarn in Rainbow In our hands (7:56): Alicia: Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl McPhee in Twist Sock from Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns in Rainbow colorway. 80% merino, 20% Nylon Natalie: Top down sock using the fish lips kiss heel in Mint Rain Hand Dyed Self Striping Twist Sock in her Great Pumpkin colorway. Crackerjack by Stacey Simpson Duke using Knitpicks Swish DK in White, Honey, Dusk, Twilight. Uncle's Christmas Stocking by Dorene Delaney Giordano using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Sport in white and Amethyst Heather. Spinning for Charms OWL for the HPKCHC that is going to be about 900 yards of a 2 ply laceweight. Alicia finally has a picture of her Harvest Cardigan by Tin Can Knits Master Pieces (22:46): Alicia: Sock Recipe: A Good Plain Sock by Stephanie Pearl McPhee using Knit Picks Stroll in Dill Heather Colorway incorporating the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist. Natalie: Bristol Hat by Amy Christoffers using Knitpicks Capretta in the Caviar colorway. Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure in Patons Kroy Sock in the Fiesta Jacquard colorway. Craft with Us (26:30): ElvesWorkshopalong: A craft along where we are encouraging our listeners to start crafting early for the holidays so they can relax and enjoy the season. To view details about how to enter, visit the thread on ravelry here. Please check out and support these sponsors who have been gracious enough to donate to our Elvesworkshopalong. Please see Masteringtheknitspodcast.com for list of sponsors. Coupon Codes: Rainstorm Studios Etsy - Closed Sept 3rd through Sept 8th and will open with a new update. Use code: ELVES2015 for 15% off through November 30, 2015 Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarns: ELVESWORKSHOP 15% until nov Sew for Ewe on etsy masteringtheknits15 for 10% off to run from sept 1- nov 30th Erin.lane bagsELVES15. FOR 15% the entire shop KnittyKittybags on Etsy elves2015. 20% and active until 12/1/2015. Stash-A Place for Yarn: FiberSeed10. 2 10$ giftcards New one this week: KnittingDaddy has donated a copy of his pattern Scrappy Sock yarn Preemie Hat as well as some Fiberseed seedlings to make it. He is also currently hosting a KAL in his ravelry group and can find a link to it in the shownotes page. (Details...Dates of KAL: October 1, 2015 - November 17, 2015 -- any hat finished during this window is eligible. What to knit: the Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat , in any size, with any yarn, incorporating any modifications. Post a picture of your hat in the FO thread. Each finished hat can be a separate post. So the more hats you knit, the better chances you have of winning a prize. Tag your Ravelry projects and social media posts (Instagram, Twitter, etc.) with the #ScrappyPreemieHatKAL hashtag. Study Hall (29:14): Natalie is teaching a toe up afterthought heel sock class this weekend at Stash a place for yarn. Alicia will be teaching a beginner Knitting October 20th and October 27th at Toronto Public Library. 6-8pm. Simply Selfie (30:27): Alicia talks about her new finished space. Natalie talk about things at work and doing little things around the house. She has been enjoying soccer with Carmen and the girls have been swimming in their little pool. She talks about hanging out with her local knitting friends and visiting Criativity, a semi local yarn store. Comfort zone (45:48): Alicia talks about the joys of a friend’s first hat. Check her out aelemasters2 on ravelry, comment on her project to keep her going! Natalie has been running!! Way to go Natalie. Thank you for joining us for episode 21 of Mastering the Knits. We’d like to thank our sponsors Stash a place for Yarn and Main Street Gallery and also all our SantaSponsors who have donated to the ElvesWorkshopalong. You can find shownotes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast. You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow us on Twitter @MtKnitsPodcast and Instragram as Mastering_the_knits_podcast. Alicia is knottyknitter17 on Ravelry, Twitter, Instagram. Natalie can be found as barknknit on twitter, Instagram, and ravelry. Check out this episode!
As always, show notes can be found at www.stitchedtogether.co.uk. Come and join the conversation on the Stitched Together Podcast & Patterns Ravelry Group board. Stuff and ThingsSpin-A-Long 2015 winners are:Fondant Fibre Harlequin Bites - Post 13: HappyDebsSara's Texture Crafts Merino Batts in the Porto colourway - Post 8: jamiewalcottI mention the Toy KAL being co-hosted by the Victorian Studio.Done and DustedHitofude by Hiroko Fukatsu knit in Araucania Botany Lace in the 2118 colourway.Vanilla Ribbed Socks in Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark in Riots & Revolts. Started out as Zigzagular Socks by Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast.Nose to the GrindstoneClincher by Ash Kearns in Perran Yarns MCN 4ply in the Muddy Pops colourway.Vanilla Socks incorporating the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist in Fab Funky Fibres Self Striping Sock Yarn in the Mish Mash colourway.KnitBritish Breed Swatchalong KAL using Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop DK and Blacker Yarns North Ronaldsay Aran.Yarn Geek Fibers BFL in the Iron Man II colourway. I am using a Neal Brand spindle in Black Palm and Ivorywood.Sara's Texture Crafts Polwarth in the Final Frontier colourway. I am using an Enid Ashcroft Vita Tibetan spindle made from Yew and Paduak.Blast From The PastFluvial by Marjorie Dussaud using Malabrigo Sock in the Violeta Africana colourway. Knit in September 2012 as a test knit.Splashed OutBlacker Yarns Cornish Tin 4-ply in the Bottalack Blue colourway and DK in the Dolcoath Turquoise colourway.Chester Wool Company Tibetan 4ply un-dyed.Online CommunityLouleigh has donated one of her bags for a giveaway. I will close the draw in 14 days. Go to the thread on the Ravelry Board and let us know why you love project bags.
Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page. Stuff and ThingsPrizes for the Crafting With Colour KAL are:Donated and dyed by HappyDebs, a member of our group, MCN Sock Weight Yarn in the Spring Garden colourway, 350m/383yds of 80% merino/10% cashmere/10% sock.Kindly donated by another viewer is Sundara Sock Yarn in the Shadow Studies colourway. It's 100% superwash merino and 338m/370yds.Alessandra, aka PokedaGoblin donated this yarn specifically for this KAL. Two skeins of Regia 4-Fadig Color (a self striping yarn) in colouway 05048. Each skein measures 210m/230yds and weighs 50g. The yarn is made of 75% wool/25% polyamide.Finished Objects should be posted in this FO Thread (please no chat there). Please also read all the rules carefully before posting to make sure your project fits the rules.If you want to chat about the KAL, please come and join the friendly thread here.The KAL finishes on 31st August 2015.Done and DustedMake It Work by Allie Coffey of Caffeinated Knitting Podcast. I used yarn spun from Fondant Fibre Organic Merino in the Inked colourway.Knitty and Color Merino Silk in the Sleepy Hollow colourway. It's 80% merino and 20% silk. I spun it worsted with a 2ply constructions and 261m of a light DK weight, weighing 110g.Sara's Texture Crafts Merino in the Raspberry Chocolate colourway. I spun it worsted with a 4ply construction. I got 160m aran weight and it weighs 179g.Northbound Knitting Polwarth in the Flying Kites colourway. I spun it worsted with a 2ply construction aiming to get a barber pole effect. I got 178m of a worsted weight yarn weighing 105g.Textured Shawl by Stephanie Bold in The Knitting Goddess Laceweight 70% Baby Alpaca/20% Silk/10% Cashmere in the Greens colourway. This was knit for my friend Rachael who bought the yarn when she took me to Fibre East 2014.Nose to the GrindstoneToddler Blanket using Rico Designs Baby Classic DK in the Powder (038), Mauve (041), Dusky Pink (40), Anthracite (32) and Purple (16) colourways. Done using Treble(UK)/Double Crochet(US).Felici Socks using Knit Picks Felici in the Afternoon colourway. My vanilla sock pattern with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel. I mention the Poke Me Not from Jan B Smiley and Emily of the Fibre Town Podcast.The Joker and The Thief by Melanie Berg. I'm using Wollmeise Pure in a WD version of Ein Klein Wenig Verrucht and couple of sets of mini skeins from Frankenskein Yarns in the Sour Heart colourway. I mention my HiyaHiya Kitty Snips. I got mine from Meadow Yarns.Skein Polwarth Silk in the Thyme colourway is being plied.Countess Ablaze blend in the Extravagance and Cruelty colourway. 62% merino/12% alpaca/12% angelina/12% Seacell. It's stored in a basket from Julzcrafts. This is my Tour de Fleece 2015 spin. I'm in Team Caffeinated 2015, which is a very laid back group. I have also opened a thread in the Stitched Together Ravelry group for people who are sort of spinning along with the TdF but don't want any commitment. There aren't any prizes, just friendly support.Fondant Fibre Oatmeal BFL in the Luckenbooth colourway.PlottingKnitting some socks from Sock Architecture by Lara Neel.Splashed OutSpanish Peacock Cocobolo Russian SpindlePigeon Roof Studies Superwash Targhee in the Magical colourwayOn The Round Superwash Targhee/Silk in the Silver Lining Tweed colourway.Countess Ablaze Viscount of Spark in the Nerds Prefer Their Rainbows Darker.Countess Ablaze Dr Donegal in a OOAK colourwayMarigoldJen Merino/Silk Single (4ply) in the Serene colourway.Online CommunityThank you for all the well wishes during my surgery and support in the aftermath!
Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.Stuff and ThingsRandom Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open. Closes on 31st January 2015.I'm wearing a Cool Clavicle Cover by Megan Williams of Stockinette Zombies.Done and DustedBarley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 SuperwashAlternato by Woolly Wormhead in MillaMia Naturally Soft in Fuschia and PetalSimple Sport Weight Hat in Posh Yarn Martha Sport in 5 a.m. (I talk about my Long & Winding Row Cowl by Susan Ashcroft)Quaker Yarn Stretcher Boomerang by Susan Ashcroft in Noro Silk Garden Sock in the S321 colourway.Sock Yarn Squares by Shannon Geddes (I mention Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off)Nose to the GrindstoneVanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison. (Stored in a project bag by KnitterBag)Dotted Rays by Stephen West in DyeForYarn Merino/Silk Fingering in Bloodbath. You can get this yarn now at DyeForWool. Saw Kristen's on Skein Podcast.Countess Ablaze Baby Llama/Tussah SilkArtist's Palette Merino Tencel in Loose Change (in a bag by Fondant Fibre)PlottingCountess Ablaze Merino & Tussah Silk in Let Us Add One Extra Night To Life.Need recommendations for good thrummed mittens patterns.Splashed OutAbsolute Wonder Fru's Rainbow Crush Medium Wedge Bag. I mention the Rainbows Medium Wedge Bag. (sold to raise funds for Wendy of the SassyPantsKnitter Podcast who has recently undergone treatment for Hairy Cell Leukemia)Countess Ablaze Tia Merino in Frenzy. I talk about Knit Me by Louise Zass-Bangham.Northbound Knitting Superwash Merino Fingering in Flotsam (bought from Meadow Yarn)Posh Yarn Agnes Sock in I Like People Who Smile When It's Raining.Online CommunityWhat Have You Made thread on the Ravelry boards, come and share your projects.
Show notes can always be found on www.stitchedtogether.co.uk by clicking on the Podcast button at the top of the page.Stuff and ThingsRandom Rummage CAL #STRRCAL Chat Thread. Made from Fibre FO Thread and Made From Yarn FO Thread are now open.Never Shall Meet Winners are announced.Done and DustedSocks No. 16 in Regia Design Line Ombre Stripe in 04484. I mention #operationsockdrawer, The Knitmore Girls Podcast and Susan B Anderson's Podcast.Sierra Sunset Cowl by by Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich in Artisan Yarns Silk DK. The buttons were from The Button Lady bought at a show.Cosy Colourblock Shawl by Sarah Knight (Crafts from the Cwtch) in Scheepjes Stonewashed XLNose to the GrindstoneSock Yarn Square by Shannon GeddesVanilla Socks (using Fish Lips Kiss Heel) in The Wool Barn Superwash Merino 75%/Nylon 25% in Poison.John Arbon Alpaca Supreme in Steel GreyMaren Cardigan by Ragga Eiriksdottir from Top Down Icelandic Sweater on Craftsy (affiliate link). Using ChiaoGoo TWIST Red Lace Interchangeable Needles and SPIN cables.PlottingFlamboyan by Stephen West using Posh Yarn Martha Sock in Ladies Don't Whistle and And Don't You Come Back No More for The Fabulous Posh Variegated C/W/KAL.Barley by tincanknits in Cascade 220 SuperwashSplashed OutKettle Yarn Co Twist in Old Smoke and Glacier and Islington in Blighty.Knit Pick Felici in Afternoon from Great British Yarns.Eden Cottage Millburn 4ply in Night SkyOnline CommunityUpdated the Recommended Podcast and Blog thread after chatting to Tish of Southern Girl Knits.