Podcast appearances and mentions of heather zoppetti

Casey’s interview this week is with Heather Zoppetti, the Yarn Group Chair of TNNA (The National NeedleArts Association) and the owner of Stitch Sprouts. Our lovely sponsors this week: Stitchcraft Marketing Skylar Visit skylar.com/verypink and try the Skylar Sample Pallet with free shipping and earn a $20 credit toward your next full-sized perfume purchase. Casey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com. Other things (thing, in this case) we talk about: We mention the podcast episode with Emily Felix, the founder of Reunion Yarn and Unraveling Club.

RSK 523 This week, Kathy is chatting with Heather Zoppetti from TNNA, all about Local Yarn Store Day, happening on April 21st! Listen for details about what we'll have at WEBS, and to learn how to find out if your LYS is participating! And don't miss Steve's Yarn Picks of the Week! (Running Time 28:00)

Episode 22: Working Together In Episode 22, Greg and Joey talk about bulky knitting, international shipping, and working together. 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. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Thank-Yous BostonJen for giving us copies of her her newest shawl pattern: World of Difference, and for allowing Greg to participate in a DCS Pigskin Party Interception. Especially of note is the celebratory Gatorade bath that CinderGA took after winning the interception. Giveaways We are giving away a copy of Presto by Lars Rains. See our Ravelry group for details. Special thank-you to Interweave Press and Heather Zoppetti for helping us with international shipping for Heather's books that we gave away in previous episodes. Projects Joey's Pussyhat made it to the DC march, and then went to Montana. Joey continues to work on a scarf for his son. Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete, and he's about 25% done with the leg of the second sock. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast. Greg has converted his imaginary knitting to real-life knitting: the Sun Blossoms Cowl (project page) with amazing alpaca yarn from Fair Winds Farm. Greg resumed work on the Flower Cardigan (project page) that is he working on for his daughter. Greg started a Milo (project page) for a friend's impending baby. He is knitting it Berroco Fiora, which he is really enjoying. Reviews We reviewed Presto by Lars Rains and loved it! Podcasts We Mention And Love Down Cellar Studio Twinset Designs Yarns At Yin Hoo  Misc The crocheted octopus that helps tiniest babies feel safe Taproot Magazine

Episode 38   Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google music   Circusbear! Rosberrycrafts! Stashandknit! bonjimac! HereIKnit!   KAL!   #stashtogiftknit2017 The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017! Thank you to the following prize sponsors! Denise of Sock Ruler Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe Sara of Riv Creative Sally of Yarn Friendly Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram Caitlyn Ffrench Okanagan Knit Co Chantal of Mudpunch Jess of Haven Fiber Arts Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman Sylvia of Softsweater Knits It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop as a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017! Ok! Here are THE RULES! Any and all gift knits will be accepted, there’s no minimum yardage, if it’s a gift it counts. Gifts knit from yarn acquired in 2016 or before get two entries, so post those FOs twice for more chances to win. (Please be honest, there’s no way for me to actually track this so I’m holding out on good knitting karma that there will be no cheating). If you knit a gift from yarn from 2017, you get one entry. Entries are quarterly, Jan - Mar, Apr - Jun, Jul - Sept, Oct - Dec. You cannot enter something finished in March in the July quarter etc. Year long FO thread is where you will open one post and keep a running tally of ALL the gifts knit in the year. Go back and edit this post as many times as you need to include all gifts. This really should be rule #1 but HAVE FUN! Post pictures of what you’re knitting on instagram with the hashtag #stashtogiftknit2017 so we can see all your projects! All prizes will be drawn with random number generator except the full year thread winner will be the one with the most gifts knit.   Art of Yarn Art of Yarns Knit-a-long to start the year off! We are teaming up with BC locals Shannon Cook and Jane Richmond to explore the Knits from their latest book Within Knits and the the amazing Westcoast Cardigan (stand alone pattern). To coincide with the KAL, we will have the complete trunk show for the book and Cardigan at the shop. If you are in the area please stop by and check it out. Prizes will be randomly awarded at the end of the KAL to participants. There are a few ways to join sand enter in the fun…. Posting your photos on instagram and tagging us in the photo @artofyarn Joining our ravelry group Art of Yarn Kal 2017 and sharing your project with us Tagging us on Facebook @artofyarn with your project For our locals too we will be hosting a small knit social to show off your FO’s Check us out on our website artofyarn.com if you would like to order the book and feel free to contact us if you need help in choosing a Yarn that is right for your project. Happy knitting and looking forward to seeing everyone’s progress! Melissa What's knitting now Emily - Socks for Bug in river city yarns - Hat trick calgary flames Genevieves tube socks - knitmoregirls Vanilla is the new black - CatGreen OMG you guys Hibernation Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian. Hand spun Love and Light by softsweater Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow Advent calendar stockings (I finished one) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220   Karla- Two custom socks for Grandma, Baby Boy Watson & Relativity   FO’s - Emily Karla - Brioso by Heather Zoppetti in 100% merino I dyed a dusty pink colour - stalled a little bit, on to second repeat   Design features Emily-  Not enough knitting to make mistakes Karla - reading charts on Relativity...   Spinning Emily -. none Karla - none but I want to so bad! Best laid plans Emily - Get out of the no knitting Rut. Karla -  Knit as much as I can!   Stash Enhancement Emily- 12days of knitmas - Vogue Knitting Holiday Karla - GC for Christmas! 12 days of knitmas! Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - The Big Move Karla - Michelle’s help with stash sorting   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - nope Karla - nope, but found CaliFayeCollection Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Christmas holidays - single momming Karla- Renan is smiling and giggling and getting more use to being in his bed! Locke’s language skills are incredible and he’s all about the toys!   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 37   Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google music   What's knitting now Emily - Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian. Hand spun Love and Light by softsweater Bradway by Very Shannon in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Plume, Stormcloud and Yellow Advent calendar stockings (I finished one) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Karla-   Brioso by Heather Zoppetti in 100% merino I dyed a dusty pink colour - stalled a little bit, on to second repeat   Yellow Tail by Taiga Hillard in Caterpillar Green Skyline Colourway FO’s - Emily - Vanilla is the new black socks for Dan in Madelinetosh twist. Birch grey   Karla - 38 snowflakes from 100 snowflakes to crochet by Caitlin Sainio Darned socks! Mine and Mark’s   Design features Emily-  Not enough knitting to make mistakes Karla - reading charts is a problem again in both knitting and crochet   Spinning Emily -. none   Karla - none but I want to so bad!   Best laid plans Emily - Get out of the no knitting Rut. Karla -  Mom’s cowl, sew a robot for Locke, New Years yarn sort! Michelle is coming over to help me get it under control!   Stash Enhancement Emily- 2 sweaters quantities of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport in Saffron and Currant Won a pattern from BohoKnits - Meander Hat. New 3D bobbin! Karla - Plucky Knitter needle gauge and stitch markers from Chantel of Mud Punch, knit picks order   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Karla -   Knit Alongs Art of Yarn - Jane Richmond KAL January & February Relentless Gift Knit KAL - Year long kal to knit gifts with the goal of having a bin/basket of knits you can pull from for last minute gifts. Extra entry for yarn that was stashed in 2016 or earlier.   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Super Secret sewing SHHHHHH Karla - nope   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- She’s been pretty darn good. Grandma and Grandpaw kidnapped her for the week. Karla- sick baby.   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page  

Episode 35 - Keep fit and have fun Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shout outs Here I knit - Congrats to Karla’s new arrival!   What's knitting now Emily - Bridie for Bug in Sweet Fiber Canadian. Vanilla is the new black socks for Dan in Madelinetosh twist. Birch grey Hibernation Advent calendar stockings (I finished one) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220     Karla-   Brioso by Heather Zoppetti in 100% merino I dyed a dusty pink colour   Yellow Tail by Taiga Hillard in Caterpillar Green Skyline Colourway     FO’s - Emily - Spotlight by TinCanKnits in SweetGeorgia Superwash worsted colour work will be in Sweet Georgia party of 5 in Royals Still needs blocking   Karla - Toy Workshop Bear by Susan B Anderson   Design features Emily-  I think my heel stitches were a bit sideways… Karla - reading charts is a problem   Spinning Emily -. none   Karla -   Best laid plans Emily - toddler sweaters, advent, master knitter and Caterpillar green socks. Karla -  Mom’s cowl, sew a robot for Locke, darn them socks!   Stash Enhancement Emily- Vanilla is the new black. Fish lips Kiss Karla - Pom Pom, heart stitch markers   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Karla -   Knit Alongs Art of Yarn   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - nope Karla - nope   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Bug’s been pretty good. Lots of snuggles. Kidnapping by grandma next week. Karla- halloween   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page    

Episode 35 - Keep fit and have fun Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shout outs Shirel Webb - Lexington, Kentucky she’s learning to knit shirts and sweaters   What's knitting now Emily - Spotlight by TinCanKnits in SweetGeorgia Superwash worsted colour work will be in Sweet Georgia party of 5 in Royals Advent calendar stockings (I finished one)   Hibernation: Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) - Frogging Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220   Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage - Frogging   Karla-   Brioso by Heather Zoppetti in 100% merino I dyed a dusty pink colour   Yellow Tail by Taiga Hillard in Caterpillar Green Skyline Colourway   Toy Workshop Bear by Susan B Anderson   FO’s - Emily - Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extrafine Merino DK in Aztec Gold Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel Precipitation by tincanknits in Lettlopi Karla - Modified Salis Socks out of my handspun Smith and Ewe 80/20 merino/nylon Eyelet Cresent Socks of my own design, main colour is Kalediscope Dyeworks and toes/heels/cuffs is West Yourshire Spinners.   Design features Emily-  Cast on too few stitches on sleeves. Went with it and added some increases. Karla - Salis socks too big   Spinning Emily -. Sock yarn class Sampling some grey Alpacas of Newfoundland to make mom a Stovetop. Karla - socks yarn class   Meet a Knitter Marsha of the Twitch and Stitch Podcast   Best laid plans Emily - toddler sweaters and all the KnitCity yarn. Karla -  finish baby bear’s bear and Mom’s cowl, sew a robot for Locke, darn them socks! Stash Enhancement Emily- Vogue Knitting FAll 2016   Karla - Knit Scene   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Spin sock yarn class. Organized the craft room   Karla -   Knit Alongs 1) #socktober #knitcityhangoverkal   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - nope Karla - bean bum   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- so tired. Dreaming bug. . Karla- poops in the tub for Daddy, struggling with Daddy bedtime routine   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 18 - The Sound Of Square Needles In Episode 18, Greg and Joey talk about dreams, fairs, and designing. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We gave away two copies of Unexpected Cables: Feminine Knitted Garments Featuring Modern Cable Knitting (affiliate link) and two copies of Everyday Lace: Simple, Sophisticated Knitted Garments(affiliate link), both  by Heather Zoppetti (published by Interweave Press). Thanks to Stitch Sprouts for providing the review and prize copies of the book! Notes from the Ravelry Group How to center-pull from a ball of Opal, by whirlybird Margaret — you should go favorite this post right now. Knitter's Confessions: a safe place to confess your deepest, darkest knitting secret. Projects Joey is working on a scarf for his son. Joey is working on pair of socks. Amplitude — Greg's newest shawl design was recently released and is now available for purchase. You can follow the #AmplitudeShawlhashtag on Instagram to keep an eye on the beautiful shawls people are knitting. Several podcasts are hosting giveaways for the shawl, check the thread in the Knitting Daddy Designs Ravelry group for details. Ongoing Events County Fair KAL: enter your fiber-related crafts in your local fair, then enter them in our KAL. Events Gwinnett County Fair — Joey entered 3 items: socks, Tranquilla (first place in scarves and cowls!), and soap (second place!). His wife entered in the stained glass category (first place!). Greg has entered the North Carolina State Fair with six items and is looking forward to seeing how they performed. Georgia Fiber Fest — Joey attended and had a great time. He learned how to spin on a drop spindle. Joey bought items from the following vendors: Cedar Hill Farm Company Ewephoric Fibers Kollage Square Knitting Needles TV Time With Joey Stranger Things The Bob Newhart Show Newhart

Episode 33 - I might sneeze Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   What's knitting now Emily - Laurie by Josée Paquin in Ancient Arts 100% superwash extra fine Merino DK in Aztec Gold   Hibernation: Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way - Fleegle heel Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage   Karla-   Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something   Leverette by Melissa Labarre - MCN Worsted in high tide (teal) and robin’s egg (speckled neutral)   FO’s - Emily - None!   Karla - Gamaldags by Helene Magusson !!!!! found antler buttons that work perfectly with the sweater. Going to do a conditionner soak to get the prickles down.   Darling Boy Hat -  Darling Hat by Kate Oates in Rowan Cotton wool 4 ply   Design features Emily-  I’m perfect this week Karla - None and I even did a steek! What?! what?!   Spinning Emily -. Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way is Finished! 2 ply, not ‘finished’ yet. Might add more ply. Karla - nada, although I’ve been dreaming about it   Best laid plans Emily - Sweater then toddler sweaters and WIPS Karla -  Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October. Start Mom’s cowl Brioso by Heather Zoppetti, knitted knockers to take to knit city, finish the beer mitts Stash Enhancement Emily- Knit.Purl/Knit.Wear Collection from Interweave   Karla - Interweave had a magazine sale   Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Sheep to Shawl - Enter our contest. Comment on the contest post with what vendors you’re most excited about for Knit City Karla - Interior Provincial Exhibition wins! 8 items in 6 items got ribbons and my Daelyn pullover got Best in Knitting!   Knit Alongs 1) #palkal2016 ends tomorrow (September 15th) Check it out over at the Actually Knitting Podcast   2) Deadline for the #KCsweater2016 knit along has been extended to September 25th! Get those sweater entries in over at The Make Things Club group on ravelry.  3) #canadakal is still ongoing until September 30th, check out the list of participating podcasts over at the Two Tangled Skeins group on Ravelry   Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - A new project bag Karla - nada, work got in the way   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Just do darned independent. Karla- all the smiles and WORDS! Second pregnancy hurts so much sooner.   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 17: Knitters' Confessions In Episode 17, Greg and Joey talk about deep, dark secrets, center pull yarn, and soap. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways: We gave away a copy of the Take It Easy: Knits For Relaxing book fromKnit Picks, along with enough yarn to knit Walk By The Seasideby Jessica Anderson. Thanks to Knit Picks and Jessica Anderson for providing the review and prize copies of the book and yarn! We gave away a copy of the Riley Rose Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde (aka BostonJen from the Down Cellar Studio podcast).  Thanks to Jennifer Lassonde for the copy of the shawl to giveaway! We reviewed Unexpected Cables: Feminine Knitted Garments Featuring Modern Cable Knitting (affiliate link) by Heather Zoppetti (published byInterweave Press), and are excited to be giving away two copies of the book. See the giveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details. Thanks to Stitch Sprouts for providing the review and prize copies of the book! Prize Bin Additions 1 pattern of the winner's choice from the Windswept Designs' Ravelry Store provided by: WindsweptMonique Monique. 3 skeins of yarn from The Fiber Seed yarn provided Lindsay at The Fiber Seed  Podcasts: Twinset Designs — Greg was a guest on their last episode, while Twinset Ellen stepped in on our last episode. Yarn Thing with Marly Bird Projects: Joey is working on a scarf for his son. Joey has started another pair of socks. He's using a contrasting color for the toes, heels, and cuffs and Opal for the main body. He enjoys keeping his yarn in The Yarnit. April Showers Socks — Greg has finished these socks, except for the weaving in of ends and blocking (project page). Halcyarn socks — Greg is working on these. They're so young he hasn't even set up a project page for them. Voss Cowl — the colorwork cowl is working on. Also so young that he hasn't set up a project page for it, either. He's having some frustration with the color dominance in the colorwork and probalby should have worked through the Stripe Domination hat by Twinset Ellen first. Amplitude — this is Greg's newest shawl design. It is currently benig test knit. You can follow the #AmplitudeShawl hashtag on Instagram to keep an eye on the test knitting. The pattern is scheduled for release on September 23, 2017. Ongoing Events Knitter's Confessions: a safe place to confess your deepest, darkest knitting secret. County Fair KAL: enter your fiber-related crafts in your local fair, then enter them in our KAL. Actually Knitting PalKal: Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat pattern counts for the KAL and so does Ellen's Tunisian Crochet Paving Mittspattern. June 15 – September 15 Upcoming Events Georgia Fiber Fest — September 8-10 in Columbus, GA: Joey is 60% planning to attend. TV Time With Joey Call The Midwife Stranger Things National Knitting Night The A Word Joey's Soap Joey talks about changing the name oh his soap. Precipiterra Soapworks Precipiterra Soapworks on Facebook Misc: Strange Brew — the movie that taught Greg and Joey all their Canadian linguistics Star Trek: The Next Generation — it's amazing the show was ever allowed to make more than the first two episodes. Seinfeld — George is crazy. Is Abe Vigoda Dead? — Greg mentioned that there was an essay hidden in the HTML source. Sadly, that essay appears to be gone. Polyamory Is Wrong T-Shirt (affiliate link) Tsuro State Fair — Joey hasn't seen this movie in a long time

Episode 16: Insert Witty Episode Title Here   In Episode 16, the talk is about sweaters, lace, and underwater knitting. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways: In celebration of the Coveted Yarn sponsorship, we gave away a skein of Flat Rocks Yarn and a collection of McPorter Farms knitting accessories. Listen to the episode to see if you won. Thanks to Coveted Yarn for providing the prize! We are giving away a copy of the Take It Easy: Knits For Relaxing book from Knit Picks, along with enough yarn to knit Walk By The Seasideby Jessica Anderson. See the giveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details. Thanks to Knit Picks and Jessica Anderson for providing the review and prize copies of the book and yarn! We are giving away a copy of the Riley Rose Shawl by Jennifer Lassonde (aka BostonJen from the Down Cellar Studio podcast).  See thegiveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details. Thanks to Jennifer Lassonde for the copy of the shawl to giveaway! We reviewed the Everyday Lace: Simple, Sophisticated Knitted Garments by Heather Zoppetti (published by Interweave Press), and are excited to be giving away two copies of the book. See the giveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details. Thanks to Stitch Sprouts for providing the review and prize copies of the book! Prize Bin Additions $50 Gift Certificate to Knitters Brewing Company added to the prize bin for the County Fair KAL. Thanks to socalknitgirl Wendy for providing the prize.  Podcasts: Down Cellar Studio Twinset Designs Projects: Shirley Paden Design-Along — Ellen is participating in this. TSSC Underwater Knitting Merit Badge 2016 — Ellen knitted a big portion of this dishcloth in the swimming pool while holding it under water (project page). Metamorphic by Lisa K. Ross — Ellen is knitting this sweater for her grandson (project page). Mountain Peaks Woman's Jacket (Fjall jack) — Ellen is working on this. Ellen is working on swatches for her Master Hand Knitting Program. Joey is working on a scarf for his son. Joey is thinking about starting another pair of socks. Ongoing Events County Fair KAL: enter your fiber-related crafts in your local fair, then enter them in our KAL. Actually Knitting PalKal: Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat pattern counts for the KAL and so does Ellen's Tunisian Crochet Paving Mittspattern. June 15 – September 15 Upcoming Events Georgia Fiber Fest — September 8-10 in Columbus, GA: Joey is 96.5% planning to attend. Sisu Designs Lost In the Woods Knitting Retreat: Ellen is attending. Rhinebeck — October 15-16: Ellen is planning to attend. Joey's Soap — now available for purchase! Joey has to change his soap company name because it's too similar to an existing soap company's name. Petrichor Soapworks Petrichor Soapworks on Facebook Misc: Sanibel Island Lake Michigan #TSCC2016 on Instagram — including underwater knitters Karbonz by Knitter's Pride

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Heather Zoppetti is the founder of the knitting pattern distribution company, Stitch Sprouts, which represents 25 knitwear designers. Heather talks about her background in designing, starting her business, and starting a line of yarns too.

RSK 377 Kathy talks with Heather Zoppetti. (Running Time 28:00)

Founded by knitwear designer, Heather Zoppetti, who is familiar with the process of publishing and maintaining an independent portfolio, Stitch Sprouts can help knitwear designers and storeowners navigate the various facets of self-promotion. From logo designs to pattern layouts, let us help you reach the widest audience possible. Listen Live for chance to win great prizes! Stay up to date with the Yarn Thing podcast with the App available on iTunes and for Droid.Find our more about Marly at www.MarlyBird.com or follow her on facebook Sponsored by: Knitter's MagazineCraftsyIndian Lake ArtisansFiesta YarnsDecade by Drew EmborskyLove of KnittingLove of CrochetBijou Basin RanchKnitCrateBuffalo Wool Co.