Podcast appearances and mentions of Jimmy Beans Wool

Meg opens up the floor after a bit of a hiatus from posting new episodes due to the state of the world, in particular for the cast considering they live in the United States. Drea's coping by making really delicious bread, learning crochet, and watching Frank play God of War while watching Star Gate. Tina relays that her father was also a giant Star Gate fan and they watched together when she was younger. Tina talks about how the internet is a hot mess due to the amount of small businesses closing up shop. Meg discusses how in times of uncertainty, the fiber arts economy tends to suffer because its considered more of a luxury. Big buys of yarn is not in the cards while actual crafting, sewing, mending, and more is definitely higher for practical usage. Drea mentions patching up ladies' sweaters at work. Meg talks about the downsizing of bases used for Critical Hit Dyes. Jess talks about how the algorithm is pushing certain types of content creators off folks' feeds in our current divisive environment. This episode reflects on how current life events are affecting our businesses, lives, and how we are seeing it affect others.We mention our opinions and personal experiences regarding the current live events, but we are not claiming to be experts on economy, politics, languages, or otherwise.Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Our blog has information regarding our current patterns and yarns being used for projects. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Jess wants to know what's in everybody's notion bags! First, there's an enamel pin check, and then Jess dumps their bag out to compare to what everyone else has. Jess and Tina realize they are the only ones with random yarn scraps in their bags. How many scissors does Tina have? Drea has a plethora of row counters. Meg has adorable bird stitch markers Drea gave her as a holiday gift recently. Tina may have an entire needle store in her bags. For some reason the cast keeps thinking of different ways to use their notions as impromptu weapons. Jess continues to go through their bag and ask who has what. You'll find out a lot about each cast member and their preferences when it comes to notions and tools! Wait until the end for a surprise item in Drea's bag!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Our blog has information regarding our current patterns and yarns being used for projects. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Tina says they have a lot to cover! First things first, a moment of silence for Joann's closing down - a U.S. based craft store retailer that has been in business for over 80 years. Don't worry, Meg's mom is buying her quilting fabric online now, so she's all good! Tina discusses the fake funny story how Michaels and Joann's were once a married couple, fought about what a craft store should be, and they got divorced and made their own stores. Jess reminisces about "cosplay" days to grab fabrics for different costumes. Drea mentions she is making out well with the yarn sales from the liquidation. Meg offers the idea of giving turtles to random people to help with Drea's excessive crochet turtle problem. Tina asks our listeners to send in questions they may have about our different projects we work on such as yarn dyeing, pattern designing, and podcasting to help us create mini bonus episodes to sprinkle into our regular episode releases. You can send these questions in through our website using on contact form found at the bottom of all pages.Next, Tina brings up questions and topic suggestions the cast has received from Discord and email submissions. They go through lots of different questions and ideas, and also pick some to save for a full episode later on!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Our blog has information regarding our current patterns and yarns being used for projects. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Welcome to Season 5! For 2025, Drea asks our fiber loving crew for updates from when we were gone during our annual break in January. Drea announces she has a "banger" for an episode, and starts a game of This or That. After being confused about the only rule of the game for a moment, Drea starts with easy questions like knit or purl, and progressively gets harder and harder for everyone to answer. Jess keeps their answers to what they don't hate just yet - keyword, yet! Tina goes brioche "all day every day". Drea considers enterlac for a hat project. Meg likes to use feather and fan for the edges of projects over herringbone, and dislikes lacework because a mistake is catastrophic and not easy to fix. There are much more choices made! See if your choice aligns with some of the cast members! Stay until the end to hear a fun Frank-provided "this or that".Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Our blog has information regarding our current patterns and yarns being used for projects. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

This week, we take another look back at the conversations we had over the past year, highlighting some of our happiest, smartest, and most insightful exchanges. We discuss whose advice is worth taking, whether any business can be remarkable, which businesses should try EOS, why family businesses can be so vexing, what to do when big businesses refuse to pay small businesses, the challenges of pricing services, the backlash against diversity, and finally the remarkably moving story of the moment that propelled one entrepreneur first to get fired and then to launch a remanufacturing business that would hit $60 million in revenue in less than five years.There aren't many places where you can hear entrepreneurs talk about the real-life problems they are confronting right now, today, as they happen—with no guarantee of a happy ending. But those are the conversations I have every week with Shawn Busse of Kinesis, Paul Downs of Paul Downs Cabinetmakers, Jay Goltz of Artists Frame Service, Mel Gravely of Triversity Construction, Jennifer Kerhin of SB Expos & Events, Liz Picarazzi of Citibin, Jaci Russo of BrandRusso, Sarah Segal of Segal Communications, William Vanderbloemen of Vanderbloemen Search Group, and Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool. They come from a wide range of industries and geographies and experiences, but they all share a willingness to talk about not just what they get right but what they've learned from getting stuff wrong.

It's that time of year again! Pardon My Stash likes to feature our bloopers from the past year as our final episode of the season. This year features the sound board misbehaving, perfectly timed accidental noises, distractions, as well as segments that didn't make it off the cutting floor. Tina takes you through each of the clips that she has saved throughout the year while editing the main podcast episodes.As a reminder, we take a break in January from recording. Our next episode will post in February. We will see you after the break!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Meg helps us get some experience points for our old lady level grinding. Tina starts out with something that happened that very evening before they started recording! Drea talks about her experience with her year-end work party. Meg has bursitis. Jess and their co-workers were talking about taxes. Then, they take a positive spin on the conversation and talk about awesome positives to getting older. Also, can someone PLEASE make brunch karaoke silent disco a thing? Yarn stores, this is your moment!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

This week, and next week, we take a look back at the conversations we had over the past year, highlighting some of our happiest, smartest, funniest, and most difficult exchanges. We discuss topics such as whether the Great Resignation prompted business owners to overreact and overpay employees, whether the anxiety of owning a business ever subsides, what young couples should ask themselves before one of them starts a business, why owners find marketing so difficult, how owners can sell a business that just won't sell, and what keeps entrepreneurs going when the going gets really tough.There aren't many places where you can hear entrepreneurs talk about the real-life problems they are confronting right now, today, as they happen—with no guarantee of a happy ending. But those are the conversations I have every week with Paul Downs of Paul Downs Cabinetmakers, Shawn Busse of Kinesis, Jay Goltz of Artists Frame Service, Mel Gravely of Triversity Construction, Jennifer Kerhin of SB Expos & Events, Liz Picarazzi of Citibin, Jaci Russo of BrandRusso, Sarah Segal of Segal Communications, William Vanderbloemen of Vanderbloemen Search Group, and Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool. They come from a wide range of industries and geographies and experiences, but they all share a willingness to talk about not just what they get right, but what they've learned from getting stuff wrong. If listening to one of these highlights makes you want to hear the full episode, that can be accomplished most easily by going to 21hats.com. There you'll find a transcript of this episode with links to all of the episodes we sample.

Tina starts this episode out talking about what grinds her gears. From cords coming undone from needles to test knits with unreasonable deadlines to patterns that say they are size inclusive but have a very limited view of what size inclusive means, the group talks about different things that get under their skin when it comes to the fiber arts.We are proud to support the #SocksForSam initiative, a 501(3)(C) charity! Drea gives all the details on supporting a local CT student for his love for mismatched socks and to bring awareness to his terminal illness, Vanishing White Matter Disease, Beginning in December, they will start collecting knitted single socks for a chance to win prizes! Visit their instagram @knitsocksforsam or their website socksforsam.org for more information.There's still time to join the Treat Yourself Makealong - you have to make something FOR YOURSELF! No gifts, no presents, no giveaways. Visit our website pardonmystash.com/get-involved to enter!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Drea leads the episode going over how New York Sheep & Wool in Rhinebeck, NY went for the cast. They discuss about the changes done to improve crowd flow and layout, as well as a general note to folks to be more mindful when walking around the festival for those using mobility devices. The meetup was a blast, and everyone talks about who they met and what stories really touched their hearts as well as the free swag they handed out! It was awesome to be able to meet everyone on a Saturday, but the conclusion was that the group is more of a Sunday crowd fan due to the large number of people that show up on Saturday. Drea reminds everyone to find their joy! They go over what they ended up bringing back from the festival and provide vendor highlights.We are proud to support the #SocksForSam initiative, a 501(3)(C) charity! Drea gives all the details on supporting a local CT student for his love for mismatched socks and to bring awareness to his terminal illness, Vanishing White Matter Disease, Beginning in December, they will start collecting knitted single socks for a chance to win prizes! Visit their instagram @knitsocksforsam or their website socksforsam.org for more information.Jess also brings up the upcoming makealong from Pardon My Stash - the Treat Yourself Makealong - you have to make something FOR YOURSELF! No gifts, no presents, no giveaways. Visit our website pardonmystash.com/get-involved to enter!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Meg alarms Drea and Tina because they forgot it's time to head to Rhinebeck! It's a special year because the cast will be attending on SATURDAY instead of Sunday this year! Join Pardon My Stash at the Grassy Knoll near Gate 1 from 2:00pm to 2:30pm. It sounds like they might have some goodies to hand out, especially Drea and her shady sales (don't worry, nothing illegal!). Meg reminisces about NY Sheep and Wool and asks everyone what they are looking forward to. Tina is on a mission to find the perfect ivory wedding shawl for a beachy wedding for her sister-in-law. Jess found Tina a pattern to use that's beautiful but failed to let her know that it has 2600+ beads in the project. Drea asks Meg if she found all the beads off the floor after last week's fiasco. Drea usually looks for sheep art, but doesn't have a particular plan for purchases. Jess also brings up the new upcoming makealong from Pardon My Stash - the Treat Yourself Makealong - you have to make something FOR YOURSELF! No gifts, no presents, no giveaways. Visit our website to enter!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

HAPPY 100 EPISODES! Jess prompts the cast to think about what we have gained from being on the podcast. From new found confidence in certain knitting or crochet techniques to finally feeling like editing an audio file is not voodoo magic, Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess talk about the things they have learned along the way. Also, the 100th episode giveaway winners are announced!We want to take the time to let our listeners know how humbled and honored we are to have you as a listener come visit us during our episodes to sit, relax, laugh, cry, and enjoy each other's company during our craft nights. We read each and every email we get, and have heard beautiful stories of kindship and community as well as learned new things from you. It is a blessing to be able to record, edit, and publish these episodes. We hope we can continue being your virtual friends that you can take a seat with whenever you are in need of a craft night. Your hooks and needles are always welcome with us. We love and appreciate you! Thank you!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Tina leads the episode and all hell breaks loose. Literally! She starts our cast on a Choose Your Own Adventure type of journey where zombies have invaded the neighborhood, and all they have to support their survival through this arduous path is their crafting tools, notions, and yarns! The cast quickly want to establish environment parameters like it's Dungeons and Dragons, and Tina quickly comes up with rules and regulations. First thing, Jess forgets to take out the trash (again!), and zombies are coming up the street. Meg starts tying the door with yarn. Drea practices her stabbing techniques. It goes all downhill from there. The entire episode is a lot of silliness before our huge 100th episode bonanza; we hope you enjoy the journey with us for a casual, knitting with zombies episode!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Drea leads the episode about taking the victory lap to the end - binding off your project when you're about to finish! She particularly likes two bind off styles, the traditional or the "old reliable" and a bind off she doesn't remember the name for, but creates a nice, finished look. Tina says her preferred bind off depends on the type of project she is working on, as each project has a bind off that makes more sense for what needs to be stretchy or taut. Drea talks about socks and the kitchener stitch. Meg prefers Jenny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind Off, and also loves to do an i-cord bind off as she likes how it looks. If Jess could get away with it, they would use the traditional bind off for everything. They also have a love hate relationship with tubular bind offs.We want to remind our listeners that this is a casual knit night format; we are by no means knitting or crochet experts. These are our opinions and preferences only - if you want to learn more about bind off techniques, there are great YouTube channels that discuss and teach these bind offs very well and more in depth.Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Meg alerts everyone that the topic has gone missing. This week, the group admits that this past half-year of 2024 has been tough. They can't decide on what to talk about after feeling really exhausted getting through it all. Drea deals with chronic pain issues. Jess can't seem to tether down their ADHD. Tina talks about her ongoing battle with her mystery illness and the loss of her father at the beginning of July. Meg talks about knitting and its place in grief along with her experience losing her father. Compared to last year, Meg feels a bit lost on where to go and what to do.Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Jess starts this episode with letting us know about the Q&A section on our website for listeners to ask questions they may have for us to answer on our episodes. This leads into our topic about sweater construction. Jess brings up seamless sweaters, while Meg brings up comparisons with seamless and seamed sweaters. Drea provides her first cardigan story that ended up with a really heavily cabled sweater. Tina compares her experience with seamed and seamless sweaters. They chat about german short rows, raglan, and more!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Tina takes the cast through a fun game of Would You Rather with questions related to the fiber arts and crafting in general. Shenanigans begin to ensue immediately. Drea may have found the only reason why she would use laceweight (but doubled up!). Meg wants the option of unlimited access to patterns over yarn. Nobody wants to teach people over learning a tough technique (even if they were paid!). There are many, many more scenarios the cast is put through. Don't forget to let us know about your choices either on Instagram or on our blog!Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Drea leads the episode while the cast discuss different habits they have adopted since becoming a part of the fiber arts community. Tina has confessions. Jess has borbs. Drea has CROCHET blankets, not knit blankets. Meg has a sweater on a coworker she would love to take a picture of (and it's NOT creepy!). Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts!This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

Episode 141 May 23, 2024 On the Needles 2:09 ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.  Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info     Shetland Wool Week! SWW hat kits at Jimmy Beans Wool   https://www.oliveknits.com/product/spill-the-tea/ Weather or Knot Scarf by Scott Rohr, HolstGarn Coast in Butterfly, Black, Charcoal, Silver Grey, Wisteria, Freesia, Passion Flower   OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Mountain Colors Crazyfoot in Yellowstone   Sockhead slouch by kelly mcclure, super glo super sock in hulu hulu– DONE!   Winterview scarf by Cecelia Campochiaro, A Verb for Keeping Warm Nibble in Marine Layer– DONE!!   Ranunculus by Midori Hirose, Saredo されど Watakami re: Lily in kujyaku WL99– DONE!!   On the Easel 18:20 Plein Air sketching Daily project–struggling Master studies On the Table 25:39   How To Make the Best Gluten-Free Crisp Topping | The Kitchn   Eat Voraciously sign up Tofu Steak Veracruzana   Sara Forte's 40 Forever Ingredients: Chili Crisp Avocado Tostadas  Celebration Cake from Momofuku Milk Bar Greek Chicken and Lemony Shrimp from Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredient Mediterranean On the Nightstand 39:58 We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate!  You can visit our shop to find books we've talked about or click on the links below.  The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!   Booksmith Silent Reading Party   The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg  Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (audio)  Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez  Funny Story by Emily Henry    Funny Story by Emily Henry A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny The Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny   Bingo 1:04:20 Starts friday may 24, ends Mon Sept 2 Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2024 to instagram or Ravelry.  Get a blackout for a second entry. 

Meg leads the episode with a quick segment regarding sponsorship for the podcast. Then, we dive into the main topic which is about expressing yourself and how you do so in your projects, creations, and ways you craft. Meg talks about how she knits often with blue colorways. Jess talks about their passion for dragons inside their crafting. Tina discusses how she doesn't keep most of her makes, and tends to create items for other people. Drea initially can't think a theme or trend that applies to her, but Tina suggests her love for texture. Drea reveals her history of buying yarn based on her current feelings of the moment, and that affects the color.Find out more about the podcast as well as our cast Meg, Drea, Tina, and Jess at our website pardonmystash.com. Leave us a comment on your thoughts on our episode blog posts, or through our social media accounts! This episode was sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool found at jimmybeanswool.com.

This week, in episode 186, Shawn Busse and Laura Zander discuss what exactly Laura's job should be. She's CEO, of course, and she's been focused on acquisitions and growing the business, but she's never really found someone to take over the big role she used to play, which leads to these questions: Should she go back to being her own chief marketing officer? Or does she need to go out and spend real money to hire one? And then, toward the end of the conversation, Laura actually devises a plan on the spot to sell yarn in a surprising and creative way, which perhaps answers the very question we'd been discussing. Plus: Shawn explains how having the right partner can make or break a business as he celebrates having made his final payout to his own former partner.

This week, we take a look back at the conversations we had last year about the many rewards and responsibilities of business ownership, highlighting some of our happiest, smartest, funniest, and most difficult exchanges from the past year. Along the way, we discuss topics such as escalating salary demands, how much profit a business should make, a new way to sell a business, the problems with ESOPs, how to sell cookies on LinkedIn, breaking a million dollars in annual revenue, escaping the valley of death, and the pain of having to fire a long-time employee. There aren't many places where you can hear entrepreneurs talk about the real-life problems they are confronting right now, today, as they happen—with no guarantee of a happy ending. But those are the conversations I have every week with Paul Downs of Paul Downs Cabinetmakers, Shawn Busse of Kinesis, Jay Goltz of Artists Frame Service, Mel Gravely of Triversity Construction, Jennifer Kerhin of SB Expos & Events, Liz Picarazzi of Citibin, Jaci Russo of BrandRusso, Sarah Segal of Segal Communications, William Vanderbloemen of Vanderbloemen Search Group, Dana White of a soon-to-be-named successor to Paralee Boyd, and Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool.In this episode, we also highlight several appearances by special guests who stopped by in 2023 to discuss their journeys, including Muhammad Abdul-Hadi of Down North Pizza, Jeff Braverman of Nuts.com, Michael Brown of Teamshares, Brad Herrmann of Text-Em-All, Grayson Hogard of Grove Cookie Company, Lance Tyson of the Tyson Group, and Ari Weinzweig of Zingerman's. If listening to one of these highlights makes you want to go back and listen to the full episode, that can be done most easily by going to 21hats.com. There you'll find a transcript of this episode with links to all of the episodes we sample.

In Episode 186, Greg and Pam discuss personal finance, digital clutter, and knitting at bars. Many thanks to LoveFiberKim Kim for the episode introduction! Kim spins and sells her handspun on Instagram, and Facebook. 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. 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 has finished the Cuddle Puddle Wrap (pattern by Darci Kern). He's using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page. Greg is working on the Sockhead Cowl (pattern by Kelly McClure). He's using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page. Greg continues working on the “I'm Fine. It's Fine. Everything Is Fine.” cross-stitch pattern from White Raven Patterns. He heard about this pattern shop via the That's Pretty Crafty stream. Greg completely finished the Irish Moss Toque (pattern by Alexandra Charlotte Dafoe). Check out his project page. Greg has a new pattern available: Amanda's Cowl. Kits can be obtained from Jimmy Beans Wool. The pattern will eventually be released for individual purchase in his Ravelry shop. 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 Project Pam not only finished the weaving that was on her loom for 3 years, she turned the fabric into 2 pillows. She used KnitPicks Mighty Stitch and Chroma Worsted. Pam worked on weaving a scarf using a purchased kit from Neal the Weaver. 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 the Cuddle Puddle Wrap by Darci Does It. She is using yarn from Passion Knits Yarn. Pam is spinning some BFL. Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account. Pam swatched for the Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits. She is using yarn from Iria Yarn Company (currently not dyeing) and The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Pam also worked on replacing the soles on some slippers. Pam is pretty much always working on a SC Thermal Crochet Potholders using tutorials and patterns from My Crochet Space. Book Club We are enjoying our book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. Tune in next episode for next installment in the club. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous We shared an article about a New Zealand bar that banned a group of knitters. We also mentioned the knitting.com saga from a couple of years ago. Pam mentioned the agrotourism classes at Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk, NC. Pam's friend Glenn is opening a new LYS in Raleigh, NC called Oak City Fibers. You can find them on Instagram and Facebook, also. We mentioned the movie Smokey & The Bandit, the tv show The Dukes of Hazard and the Haiku Periodic Table of Elements. We mentioned that lots of movies from the '80s are problematic, including almost everything John Hughes did. Greg recalled an essay Molly Ringwald wrote a few years ago with her thoughts about the movies she was in. Greg loves Sheetz because they have free air pumps. He also loves Battleground Tire because they do a great job of repairing tires. We mentioned that Gary hosts the Destash4Good auction on Instagram. Greg is going to SAFF again this year. Pam is going to the Anson County Fiber Festival in Wadesboro, NC. It is on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. Pam will be there Saturday and is taking the Crochet Sweater Making Techniques workshop with AJ McIntyre. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! 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 182, Greg and Pam discuss vacations, knitting spys, and shawls. Many thanks to Dale Hamby for the episode introduction! Dale is twinsetjan‘s husband and partner at Fair Winds Farm. 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 will be on Saturday, August 19 at 6pm (Eastern).*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg is working on the Cuddle Puddle Wrap (pattern by Darci Kern). He's using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page. Greg is working on the Sockhead Cowl (pattern by Kelly McClure). He's using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page. Greg has a new pattern available: Amanda's Cowl. Kits can be obtained from Jimmy Beans Wool. The pattern will eventually be released for individual purchase in his Ravelry shop. 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 the Beginner Crochet Granny Square Bandana by Heather Brooke. She used KnitPicks CotLin. Pam made 2 cast iron pan handles. The Panhandler Pan Handle Cover by She's Crafty Crochet and Cast Iron Skillet Handle Cover by Rose Langlitz. Pam started the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worstedand Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Tinna released a new blanket called Rubik. Pam started the Himari Hat by Noro using Noro Asaginu yarn. Pam worked on the Cuddle Puddle Wrap by Darci Does It. She is using yarn from Passion Knits Yarn. Pam is spinning some BFL. Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account. Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut. Pam mentioned her Spring Lantern Cardi by Fran Mori. She used Vidalana Linen Jewel. Pam worked on on Coral Reef Wrap by Lisa Hannes. She is using Lana Grossa Chiara. Pam is pretty much always working on a SC Thermal Crochet Potholders using tutorials and patterns from My Crochet Space. Pam is finally weaving again. She will be taking a class with Neal the Weaver. Summer Shawl Along Join us for our Summer Shawl Along! Pam and Greg are both making the Cuddle Puddle Wrap but you can choose whatever pattern you want! Add pattern ideas to our bundle on Ravelry. Enter for prizes using this Google Form. Use the hashtag #UPSummerShawl on social media to share your projects! Book Club We are enjoying our book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. Tune in next episode for next installment in the club. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Greg went to a Baltimore Orioles game and The Kickass Knitter Peggy (from the Spinning on 2 Wheels podcast) joined him and his family. Greg visited the Museum of the American Indian when his family was in DC. Pam and Greg discussed the news article about a spy who had knitting store and had patterns for sale. Pam talked about her KnitPicks Chart Keeper. Pam talked about the Blowing Rock, NC yarn Store, Unwound. Greg is going to SAFF again this year. Pam is going to the Southern Comforts Fiber Market in Charlotte, NC on August 11 and 12. Greg has been enjoying a handful of books lately: “NPCs” by Drew Hayes and two books by Octavia E. Butler: “Parable of the Sower” and “Parable of the Talents.” Greg has been enjoying playing Pocket Frogs. His friend code is 4B65B. If you're playing, feel free to add him as a friend and let him know your code so he can add you back. 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 180, Greg and Pam discuss Taylor Swift, glass heads, and the summer shawl along. Many thanks to kbamr Keri for the episode introduction! You can see Keri's blanket and learn about her fundraising raffle here. You can find Keri'd From Fleece 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. 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 will be on Saturday, August 19 at 6pm (Eastern).*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg designed a new hat, and will be writing the pattern up soon. Garter and bobbles! Greg has a new pattern available: Amanda's Cowl. Kits can be obtained from Jimmy Beans Wool. The pattern will eventually be released for individual purchase in his Ravelry shop. 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 ordered yarn and knit a swatch for the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She will be using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Pam also mentioned the blanket pattern Isometric. Pam started the Cuddle Puddle Wrap by Darci Does It. She is using yarn from Passion Knits Yarn. Pam is spinning some BFL. Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account. Lisa has some virtual classes coming up. Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut. Pam finished her Spring Lantern Cardi by Fran Mori. She used Vidalana Linen Jewel. Pam worked on on Coral Reef Wrap by Lisa Hannes. She is using Lana Grossa Chiara. Pam is pretty much always working on a SC Thermal Crochet Potholders using tutorials and patterns from My Crochet Space. Summer Shawl Along Join us for our Summer Shawl Along! Pam and Greg are both making the Cuddle Puddle Wrap but you can choose whatever pattern you want! Add pattern ideas to our bundle on Ravelry. Enter for prizes using this Google Form. Use the hashtag #UPSummerShawl on social media to share your projects! Book Club We are enjoying our book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. Tune in next episode for next installment in the club. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Pam and Greg mentioned the Fix-A-Stitch tool. Greg raved about Be My Eyes. Greg raved about the new Doritos chips. Pam mentioned the show Somebody Somewhere on HBO. Pam talked about The Jaipur Trilogy book series by Alka Joshi. Greg is going to SAFF again this year. 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 178, Greg and Pam discuss driving trains, knitting in outer space, and gestating patterns. Many thanks to the sheep of Fairwinds Farm 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. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call will be on Sunday, June 11 at 6pm.*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg designed a new hat, and will be writing the pattern up soon. Garter and bobbles! Greg has a new pattern available: Amanda's Cowl. Kits can be obtained from Jimmy Beans Wool. The pattern will eventually be released for individual purchase in his Ravelry shop. 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 mentioned the Cuddle Puddle Wrap by Darci Does It. She ordered yarn from Passion Knits Yarn for it. Pam is spinning some BFL. Pam finished the Sophie Scarf, by Petite Knit using leftover KnitPicks Hawthorne from her Star Shower. Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account. Lisa has some virtual classes coming up. Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut. Pam worked on Spring Lantern Cardi by Fran Mori. She is using Vidalana Linen Jewel. Pam worked on on Coral Reef Wrap by Lisa Hannes. She is using Lana Grossa Chiara. Book Club We are enjoying our book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. Tune in next episode for next installment in the club. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Pam and Greg talked about The Andy Griffith Show. Greg mentioned the Scuppernong River. Pam and Greg talked about a BBC News article reporting on a knitted satellite. Pam mentioned the show Bad Sisters on Apple TV. Pam talked about The Salad Lab on Instagram. 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 176, Greg and Pam discuss birthdays, possums, and the changing landscape of the fiber industry. Many thanks to rijamos Ruth for the episode introduction! You can find Ruth's books on her website. 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 will be on Sunday, June 11 at 6pm. Patrons, head over to the Patreon page and let us know your preference!*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg gifted the Baby Surprise Jacket he recently finished. Greg designed a new hat, and will be writing the pattern up soon. Greg has a new pattern available: Amanda's Cowl. Kits can be obtained from Jimmy Beans Wool. The pattern will eventually be released for individual purchase in his Ravelry shop. 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 is spinning some BFL. Pam worked on the Sophie Scarf, by Petite Knit using leftover KnitPicks Hawthorne from her Star Shower. Pam finished Ranunculus. She is using EL. D. Mouzakis Butterfly Super 10. Pam finished the Thundertwist Hat. She is using The FiberSeed Sprout Worsted. Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account. Lisa has some virtual classes coming up. Pam finished Day at the Market bag by Heather's Craft Corner. She used Pacolet Valley Southern Bales Organic Cotton by Stony Hill Fiber Arts. Pam cast on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut. Pam started crocheting Spring Lantern Cardi by Fran Mori. She is using Vidalana Linen Jewel. Pam cast on Coral Reef Wrap by Lisa Hannes. She is using Lana Grossa Chiara. Book Club We are enjoying our book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. Tune in next episode for next installment in the club. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Greg mentioned the Savanah Bananas. Pam and Greg mentioned that XRX, parent company of Stitches, is dissolving. We referenced an article about it from Craft Industry Alliance. Greg mentioned the Amazon TV show Jury Duty. Pam mentioned the show The Last Thing He Told Me on Apple TV. Pam talked about making crumpets. 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

This week, in episode 148, Paul Downs, Sarah Segal, and Laura Zander discuss how they think about the possibility of recession: Do they proceed with planned hires? Do they continue to spend on marketing? Do they look for unexpected opportunities? In addition, Sarah, having recently taken back ownership of her PR firm, asks Paul and Laura how they pay themselves, how much cash they keep on hand, and whether they think she should expand her offerings to include digital marketing. Plus: Laura, who's acquired several businesses over the years, explains what she looks for, how she decides how much to pay, and why she's come to see acquisitions as necessary for the survival of Jimmy Beans Wool. As usual, all three owners are remarkably generous about sharing their thinking and even their numbers.

This week, in episode 87, Paul Downs, Dana White, and Laura Zander talk about the lessons they'll take from 2021 and what they're hoping to accomplish in 2022. Paul thinks he's found an alternative sales channel that will lessen his dependency on Google. Laura, who built Jimmy Beans Wool on ecommerce, is planning a renewed emphasis on brick-and-mortar retail. And Dana White is working on building the team that will help her pursue her remarkable opportunities with franchising and the military. Plus, we talk about how comfortable the owners feel showing up at work in a brand new car.

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about building a knitting business with my guest Louis Boria. After going viral for knitting during his daily subway commute from Brooklyn to Manhattan late in 2017, 45-year-old Puerto Rican Knitwear Designer and Philanthropist Louis Boria, also known as Brooklyn Boy Knits, has turned his passion for fiber arts into a platform where he now works with the community. He uses his platform to break down gender norms and tackle issues related to diversity and inclusion within the fiber arts community. Throughout his journey from novice knitter to designer to Tedx speaker and influencer, he has focused on helping others. He believes that creativity can help heal wounds, both our own and society’s. Boria has collaborated with fiber artists, fiber industry leaders, community partners, and school districts to provide an interactive, engaging, and fun program that teaches young students to value differences. Be sure to check out Louis’ Tedx talk, “Making the most of your moment” which can be found on YouTube.   +++++ This episode is sponsored by Jimmy Beans Wool. Started in 2002, Jimmy Beans Wool has been your go-to local yarn shop online for nearly two decades! They’ve got thousands of yarns to choose from in a variety of brands, weights, colors, and price points, along with everything you need to create and finish the perfect project. They’re now offering free US shipping to our listeners. Head to JimmyBeansWool.com/CraftIndustryAlliance to get crafting!   +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

Laura Zander, is the co-owner of LYS & market leading online retailer of yarn, Jimmy Beans Wool. Laura, along with her husband Doug, worked as software engineers during the dot-com era in the San Francisco area. When they saw the dot-com boom turning to a bust, they decided to leave their jobs, move to their second home in the Lake Tahoe area, and begin a new adventure by opening Jimmy Beans Wool. They started the business, which has been named four times to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S. list, with a $30,000 personal investment and have since grown it debt free to a booming operation. Laura is one of  Ernst & Young's Entrepreneurial Winning Women and was  invited to the White House for a forum addressing the American Jobs Act where Jimmy Beans Wool was recognized as a notable Nevada business. An innovator in the Needlearts industry, Laura has created successful national high-profile campaigns such as Stitch Red, Stitch Mountain, & Beans for Brains. She authored and launched her first installment of a three-book series drawing awareness to heart disease, Knit Red. When not knitting or working, Laura spends most of her time on the ski hill, running, playing tennis, or relaxing with Doug and their ten-year-old son, Huck. Jimmy Beans recently acquiried Namaste, della Q, and Madelinetosh—three beloved companies amongst knitters, crocheters, and makers. Jimmy Beans will continue to develop products under their patent pending Jimmy's SmartStix, plus hooks, needles, and notions. Laura joined us this week to talk about all the things she and her company are up to as well as many of the challenges that businesses and creatives face in the world of the COVID-19 virus. Please join us!

Laura's journey took her so many different places before she founded Jimmy Beans Wool. From silicon valley engineer to Phd candidate and ultimately to founding a bustling yarn shop. Today, 95% of the yarn sold is online, which was made possible thanks to Laura's computer programming experience. Laura's story is truly one of a kind and you can't help but be engaged when you hear the passion in her voice. Make sure to listen until the end to hear the powerful epiphany Laura had when sailing on her friends boat. Next episode releasing December 23rd! Stay Tuned!

In the first half of this episode we delve into the history, construction methods, and traditional stitches used in Faroese Lace knitting. Then, we'll discuss finishing up the Zetland shawl! Links To get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel's pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden) To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487) Contact Rachel Ravelry Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Heather Instagram Ravelry Affiliates Wildnote Digital Marketing Course TeePublic Timeular

In the first half of this episode we delve into the history, construction methods, and traditional stitches used in Faroese Lace knitting. Then, we’ll discuss finishing up the Zetland shawl! Links To get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel’s pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden) To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487) Contact Rachel Ravelry Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Heather Instagram Ravelry Affiliates Wildnote Digital Marketing Course TeePublic Timeular

In the first half of this episode we discuss the history of Orenburg Lace knitting. Then, we'll discuss finishing the Zetland shawl! Links To get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel's pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden) To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487) Contact Rachel Ravelry Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Heather Instagram Ravelry Affiliates Wildnote Digital Marketing Course TeePublic Timeular

In the first half of this episode we discuss the history of Orenburg Lace knitting. Then, we’ll discuss finishing the Zetland shawl! Links To get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel’s pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden) To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487) Contact Rachel Ravelry Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Heather Instagram Ravelry Affiliates Wildnote Digital Marketing Course TeePublic Timeular

In the first half of this episode we delve into the specific construction methods and stitches used in traditional Estonian Lace knitting. Then, we'll discuss how to finish the wings of the Zetland shawl! Links Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush To get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel's pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden) To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487) Contact Rachel Ravelry Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Heather Instagram Ravelry Affiliates Wildnote Digital Marketing Course TeePublic Timeular

In the first half of this episode we delve into the specific construction methods and stitches used in traditional Estonian Lace knitting. Then, we’ll discuss how to finish the wings of the Zetland shawl! Links Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush To get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel’s pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden) To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487) Contact Rachel Ravelry Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Heather Instagram Ravelry Affiliates Wildnote Digital Marketing Course TeePublic Timeular

In the first half of this episode we delve into the rich and interesting history of Estonian Lace knitting. Then, we'll discuss the next couple sections of the Zetland shawl, including the wings where you'll do most of the knitting! Links Cocoknits foam stitch stoppers The art of Shetland lace by Sarah Don (out of print) To get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel's pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden) To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487) Contact Rachel Ravelry Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Heather Instagram Ravelry Affiliates Wildnote Digital Marketing Timeular

In the first half of this episode we delve into the rich and interesting history of Estonian Lace knitting. Then, we’ll discuss the next couple sections of the Zetland shawl, including the wings where you’ll do most of the knitting! Links Cocoknits foam stitch stoppers The art of Shetland lace by Sarah Don (out of print) To get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel’s pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden) To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487) Contact Rachel Ravelry Instagram Twitter Facebook Website Heather Instagram Ravelry Affiliates Wildnote Digital Marketing Timeular

In the first half of this episode we delve into the specific construction methods and stitches used in tradition Shetland Lace knitting. Then, we'll discuss casting on and knitting the first section of the Zetland shawl! LinksTo get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel's pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden)To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)ContactRachelRavelryInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsiteHeatherInstagramRavelry

In the first half of this episode we delve into the specific construction methods and stitches used in tradition Shetland Lace knitting. Then, we’ll discuss casting on and knitting the first section of the Zetland shawl! LinksTo get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel’s pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden)To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)ContactRachelRavelryInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsiteHeatherInstagramRavelry

Welcome to the first episode of this new podcast from the Archaeology Podcast Network! This is the first of six episodes in the first season. Today, Rachel and Heather talk about the history of Shetland Lace. In the second half they talk about starting the shawl pattern that's the focus of this season. What kind of yarn should you use? What about needles? You'll find out everything you need to know to start this project. LinksTo get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel’s pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden)To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)ContactRachelRavelryInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsiteHeatherInstagramRavelry

Welcome to the first episode of this new podcast from the Archaeology Podcast Network! This is the first of six episodes in the first season. Today, Rachel and Heather talk about the history of Shetland Lace. In the second half they talk about starting the shawl pattern that's the focus of this season. What kind of yarn should you use? What about needles? You'll find out everything you need to know to start this project. LinksTo get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel's pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden)To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)ContactRachelRavelryInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsiteHeatherInstagramRavelry

Laura Zander is the co-owner of leading online yarn and fabric retailer Jimmy Beans Wool. Laura and her husband Doug quit their dot-com jobs in San Francisco and founded the company in Lake Tahoe, and it has been named one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US. She has been invited to the White House for a forum addressing the American Jobs Act, where Jimmy Beans Wool was recognized as a notable Nevada business.

Have you ever looked at a piece of knitting and wondered, “How did they figure out how to DO that with just two needles and string?” Whether you’re a picker or a thrower, those techniques had to come from somewhere, and their origins may surprise you. Rachel Roden and Heather Boyd look at knitting techniques with the eyes of designers, through the lens of archaeology: each episode travels the world to dig up and discuss a different technique, and then applies it to a clever pattern designed by Rachel. LinksTo get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel’s pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden)To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)ContactRachelRavelryInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsiteHeatherInstagramRavelry

Part 2!! Have you ever looked at a piece of knitting and wondered, “How did they figure out how to DO that with just two needles and string?” Whether you're a picker or a thrower, those techniques had to come from somewhere, and their origins may surprise you. Rachel Roden and Heather Boyd look at knitting techniques with the eyes of designers, through the lens of archaeology: each episode travels the world to dig up and discuss a different technique, and then applies it to a clever pattern designed by Rachel. LinksTo get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel's pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden)To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)ContactRachelRavelryInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsiteHeatherInstagramRavelry

Have you ever looked at a piece of knitting and wondered, “How did they figure out how to DO that with just two needles and string?” Whether you're a picker or a thrower, those techniques had to come from somewhere, and their origins may surprise you. Rachel Roden and Heather Boyd look at knitting techniques with the eyes of designers, through the lens of archaeology: each episode travels the world to dig up and discuss a different technique, and then applies it to a clever pattern designed by Rachel. LinksTo get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel's pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden)To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)ContactRachelRavelryInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsiteHeatherInstagramRavelry

Part 2!! Have you ever looked at a piece of knitting and wondered, “How did they figure out how to DO that with just two needles and string?” Whether you’re a picker or a thrower, those techniques had to come from somewhere, and their origins may surprise you. Rachel Roden and Heather Boyd look at knitting techniques with the eyes of designers, through the lens of archaeology: each episode travels the world to dig up and discuss a different technique, and then applies it to a clever pattern designed by Rachel. LinksTo get your copy of the pattern, and knit-a-long head over to Rachel’s pattern store on Ravelry (https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-roden)To get the yarn Rachel recommends, head over to Jimmy Beans Wool (https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/knitting/yarn/BichesetBuches/LePetitLambswool.asp?showLarge=true&specPCVID=91487)ContactRachelRavelryInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsiteHeatherInstagramRavelry

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast we're talking about running a brick-and-mortar and online yarn shop with my guest, Laura Zander. Laura is the co-owner of Jimmy Beans Wool. Along with her husband Doug, she worked as software engineers during the dot-com boom in the San Francisco area. When Laura and Doug saw the boom begin turning into a bust they quit their jobs and moved to Lake Tahoe to begin a new adventure, opening a small yarn shop. Today Jimmy Beans Wool has been named one of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the US and Laura is one of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneurial Winning Women. She was invited to the White House for a forum addressing the American Jobs Act where Jimmy Beans Wool was recognized as a notable Nevada business. When not knitting or working, Laura spends her time on the ski hill, running, playing tennis, or relaxing with Doug and their 10-year-old son, Huck. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Search Press. Bringing the finest in art and craft instruction books to improve your skills or ignite a new passion. See Search Press books in your local fiber arts and craft store or view our whole catalog at Search Press North America. Visit Search Press at New York Sheep & Wool Festival, Quilt Market, TNNA and many more craft industry events. Use code nap0819 to receive 15% off your book purchase on our website Search Press North America and enjoy free shipping during the month of August 2019. +++++ Please note that this show used to be called the While She Naps podcast. The name has changed, but the content and host have stayed the same.   To get the full show notes for this episode, visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Meet with show host, Abby Glassenberg, each month for our Craft Business Roundtable, get access to courses and webinars taught by industry leaders, and much more.

Episode 4, November 29, 2018 Worldwide Digital Preservation Day We are now on GooglePlay and Apple Podcasts! On the Needles 2:53 Pom poms! Lionheart Shannon Cook & Jane Richmond, Heart on My Sleeve collection Plucky Knitter Trusty FIngering, sw merino, Love Potion No. 9, Heartbreaker Sleeve knitting Drums of Autumn MKAL Rachel Roden Destination Yarn Note (fingering, single, merino), Mt. Fuji Mary Jane’s Attic, merino/bamboo, nylon, (dark grey) Jimmy Beans Wool knitting craftvent calendar 2018 Advent scarf by Tricia Weatherston. You can click on her name to see past scarves Monica’s So Faded sweater Destination Yarn Great Lakes Collection On the Easel 16:00 Gouachevember is wrapping up.  Daria’s  prompts have been awesome.  Originally named “Gouachevember” by Patricia Nordeen a couple years ago when she and Sharon Nullmeyer set out to dedicate a month to gouache. Birds in Winter stamps from the USPS Birds in December with Charlotte Hamilton 5 Senses Christmas with Melissa Zahradnicek Christmas Chapbook On the Table 20:55 Thanksgiving recap Thanksgiving by Sam Sifton Homemade Mac and Cheese Bites Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Truffles   Five Root Soup from Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall’s River Cottage Every Day   Cooking from stash (freezer sausage, rice salad, zucchini)   Turkey chimichangas America’s Test Kitchen New Essentials Cookbook Persian chicken with Pistachios and Mint from A Bird in the Hand by Diana Henry On the Nightstand 36:14 The Idiot by Elif Batuman Unsheltered by Barbara Kingsolver Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by NK Jemisin Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan The Chosen Maiden by Eva Stachniak Under the Tree 45:18 Stitch markers/project bags Needle Runs Through It Sexy Knitter Slipped Stitch Studios Little Skein in the Big Wool Needle gauge necklace-- bought from Knit Purl in Portland which has since closed Stitch Marker Necklaces from Never Not Knitting Wrist rulers Starlight Knitting Society Knit circus   Rituals— candles & decorative matchbooks, music subscription, tea & mug. Hand•book sketchbooks, Faber-Castell polychromos, Case for Making watercolors. Sewists—cute fabric from Courtney Cerruti’s new line! Creative Bug subscription!   Custom magnetic spice rack, and some spices, of course. Anything truffled.  Mustards.  Jacobsen salts. San Francisco Salt Company   Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany by Jane Mount Book of the Month club The Sketch Box

Works in progress Jenny Favorite Socks by Kristin Lehrer aka Voolenvine Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Fangtastic by Wendy Gaal Weezie Mysteries, She Wrote by Susanne Sommer Just Be You by Boo Knits Starting Point by Joji Locatelli Olilia by Hanna Maciejewska Windfall by Melissa Kemmerer Vanilla socks with Berroco Sox yarn Cait Vanilla is the New Black by Vanessa Fletcher Moderne Baby Blanket by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne with Baby Bee Sweet Delight Plotting & Scheming Jenny Kiddo hoodies Advent Scarf 2018 by Tricia Weatherston (aka zemy of Sock Madness fame) Windfall by Melissa Kemmerer, apparently Weezie ADVENT CALENDARS!!! (Lattes & Llamas, Jimmy Beans Wool, Joji Locatelli) Cait I got my Socktober mojo… in November Finish all the things Ta da!! Jenny Kiddo penguin hat First fangtastic sock! Cait TWO pairs of The World's Simplest Mittens by tincanknits Midori Socks test knit for LInda Lehman in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock Olivia's Butterfly by Valerie Whitten Peppermint dishcloth Be a Deer C2C Afghan by Jess Coppom Magic Loop Teddy by Julie Tarsha Vanilla is the New Black by Vanessa Fletcher Revenge of the Knits Jenny Forgot my knitting for knit night (Borrowed Melisandre by Purrlescent) The great coffee debacle Weezie Holy yarn barf Batman x 2 Lace knitting likes to fall off the needles when you’re tackled by your partner (Mentioned Portwenn by Becky Greene, Cascade Heritage) Cait Started the Olivia Hat 3 or 4 times because gauge is a thing…  Don't stop knitting in the middle of a row and stick it in a bag (Mentioned Hunter Hammersen) Oooh, Shiny! Weezie Time of the Doctor Scarf by Tess Campbell Verdigreen by Nim Teasdale We Love Winter! by Merja Ojanperä Kuku Penguin by Khuc cay Poppy Penguin Hat and Cocoon Set ~ Knit Version by Melody Rogers Gunter the Penguin Beanie by Shawna Snyder (Mentioned Goldberry Knits, Lucy Hague) Jenny All the Halloween patterns Hubble Bubble Double Trouble by Surfing Ducks Wicked Witch House Socks by Anna Schürmann Spider Socks by Terri Knight Nimruse's version of Rock the Lobster by yellowcosmo All the Christmas patterns DrewJacobs83's version of Guthrie by Caitlin Hunter Amrai's version of Dancing Butterflies by Carfield Ma (Mentioned Looped Yarn Works in DC, HPKCHC, Super Sock Scarefest group, Pompom Quarterly Issue 26) Fluff n Stuff Weezie I’VE BEEN SPINNING! Frabjous Fibers Six Sheep Sampler Cait Angora blend singles to match someone else’s spinning (Mentioned Spin the Bin) Jenny Silk blend (Mentioned the Electric Eel Wheel Mini, Hansen Minispinner, Electric Eel Wheel Mini 2 Kickstarter) In the Deep End   Events/News none at the moment... we'll get back to you on that!

Works in progress Jenny Fangtastic socks by Wendy Gaal with the Knitters Brewing Company kit Zigzagular Socks by Susie White aka Prairie Girl Knits Master Knitter (Mentioned #fibermcgyver) Weezie Master Knitter Portwenn Socks Cait Dodson Socks test knit for Caitlin Griffin in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock Be a Deer C2C Afghan by Jess Coppom in Cascade Cherub Aran Ubuntu Scheepjes CAL 2018 by Dedri Uys  Stjärna by Karolina Eckerdal with handspun scraps (Mentioned Hunter Hammersen) Plotting & Scheming Jenny Super secret shawl Weezie Drew sweater Working my way through Knitting Without Tears by Elizabeth Zimmerman (Mentioned Barbara Walker) Cait More tiny stars Ta da!! Jenny Loch Hat by tincanknits with 2-ply from Ewethful Fiber Farm Revenge of the Knits Jenny Loch hat too big Oooh, Shiny! Weezie BELIEVE WOMEN by Jessica Spiegel Rustle (Adult) by Caitlin Shepherd Get Along Sock MKAL by Michelle Leanne Martin A Herd of DemoDogs Socks by Leona Chan The Dragon Shawl by Alex Mikkelborg Sexy Turkey Hat by Angela Catirina (Mentioned Sock Knitters Anonymous, Solid Socks, #woolsocksoftheday) Cait Emerson the Fox by Rachel Borello Carroll Happy Little Tree Blanket by Rachele Carmona Looked through all the back issues of Twist Collective (Mentioned Marnie MacLean) Jenny Treelight by Jennifer Steingass Black Sheep, White Sheep by Susan B. Anderson Lil' Pumpkin by Rosie Posie Baby Knits Bonehat by Gerrit Rijken (Tundra Toucan) and Noeska Smit Maple Leaf Knit Shawl by Natalia @ Elfmoda (Mentioned the Deathflake chart by Art Fiend, A Garden to Dye For by Chris McLaughlin, A Dyer's Garden by Rita Buchanan) Fluff n Stuff Weezie Found the EEW mini! Jenny Spun Finn and Falkland from the Frabjous Fibers Six Sheep Sampler Plyed mike and sully Plyed cormo Spin the Bin Cait I guess it’s spinzilla Plans for a handspun Featherweight Cardigan by Hannah Fettig In the Deep End Shopping online for yarn Some major retailers (Webs, Knit Picks, Jimmy Beans Wool, Eat Sleep Knit, also indie dyers & Etsy) Check Demon Trolls group Juried fiber festival vendor lists Ask your friends, check Ravelry reviews! (Mentioned Madelinetosh, Miss Babs, Leading Men Fiber Arts, Perfect Stitch Fiber Co.) Events/News Wool Festival, Falmouth, KY October 5-7 Southern Indiana Fiber Festival, Corydon, IN October **19 & 20** Hedera Fiber Festival, New Albany, IN November 10 & 11

Casey’s blog (where she is currently running a giveaway) is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com. Our lovely sponsor this week is Jimmy Beans Wool. They love Madeline Tosh! Yarnmaid’s Tale Mystery Knit Along Jimmy Beans Wool on Instagram Previous Episodes: Alpacas, the Secret to Happiness Measuring Advice from a Seamstress Videos: Accidental increases i-Cord i-Cord Cast-On i-Cord Bind-Off Unshrinkit.com The Ultimate Vogue Knitting Book Knits That Fit

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

Download Episode. You can see more about Casey’s trip to Bermuda on her website. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to podcast@verypink.com. Our lovely sponsor this week is Jimmy Beans Wool. They love Madeline Tosh! Links from this episode: The Black Purl Yarn Shop Log Cabin Blanket Tutorial Log Cabin Blanket FAQ

  In this episode, we talk with Laura Zander, founder of Jimmy Beans Wool. With over 98% of sales coming from online, she knows more than a few things about how to do it well. We'll talk about why Amazon isn't responsible for the demise of retail and why experiential marketing is going to be the name of the game in 2018. 

Recorded August 12, 2017 Book Talk starts at 1:07:54   This episode features my special guest, Celia McAdam Cahill, aka PinotNoir on Ravelry!  Celia is the designer of the Peer Pressure shawlette and many other designs for Cast-On Magazine, as well as being certified as a Master Hand Knitter by the Knitting Guild Association.  Her most recent design is the Wayfarer cardigan.    Come join our casual Hitofude KAL!   We hope you are participating in our Mother Bear KAL/CAL!  Things to know: *The KAL will run until August 31, 2017 *Any bears knit or crocheted in 2017 are eligible for entry into the Mother Bear FO thread.  *Please go to the Mother Bear Pattern Page to order your pattern - they have patterns in "knit flat", "knit in the round" and "crochet".  *After July 1, post a separate picture of each bear in a separate post in the FO thread. *We need prizes for our Mother Bear KAL!  If you have a prize or prizes to donate, please contact either Tracie or Barb.   *Be sure to note in your FO post if this is your first Mother Bear.   Tracie & Barb will be at  Lambtown 2017  - Dixon May Fair Grounds, October 7-8.  We will let you know which day we’ll be attending closer to the event.   Stitches West 2018 registration opened July 20 - rooms at the Hyatt and Hilton are long gone, but you can still register for classes!  Be sure and leave some free time on Saturday afternoon to come to our meet-up in the Hyatt bar.   Thank you so much to Jimmy Beans Wool - we had a fabulous time on the very first Biggest Little Bus Tour!     Celia has finished: Hey Teach by Helene Rush Lotus Gradient, her own original design     Tracie has finished: Mother Bears 114, 115 (Emerald Jade-Kelly), and 116 (Anne Elliot)   3rd Fiddly Bits by Jane Pihota Scalloped Shell Shawl by Kimberly Gintar     Celia is working on: Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes in Schachenmayr Regia Pairfect in the 7122 Black/Tan colorway Peer Pressure by Celia McAdam Cahill in Neighborhood Fiber Rustic Fingering in Kalorama Circle A new design for the Winter issue of a Cast On Magazine with the working name Caprice: a standard fitting pullover with confetti color lower arms and bodice, with chevron duplicate stitching in Invictus Yarns Beyond   Tracie has cast-on: Fiddly Bits #4 by Jane Pihota   And continues to work on: Peer Pressure shawlette by Celia McAdam Cahill in Miss Babs Hot Shot in Hot to Trot Sport-weight Stashbusting Helix Hat (now with slipped stitches!) by Jessica Rose in SF State colors New Wave Cardigan by Mary Annarella in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive Iðunn by Ragga Eiríksdóttir in Istex Lettlopii   Celia finished reading: Al Franken: Giant of the Senate by Al Franken Return and Regret: A Novel Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion by Tracie Kluver Bezerra   She did not finish: The Reporter Who Knew Too Much: The Mysterious Death of What’s My Line TV Star and Media Icon Dorothy Kilgallen by Mark Shaw   Tracie has finished: In a Dark Dark Wood by Ruth Ware Captain Wentworth’s Diary by Amanda Grange Evelyn, After by Victoria Helen Stone Murder in Room 305 by Gary C. King Theft By Finding: Diaries (1977-2003) by David Sedaris Dear Committee Members by Julie Schumacher   Celia is reading: Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens by Eddie Izzard   Tracie is reading: Night Film by Marisha Pessl The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robothom   Thumbs Up:  Freeway Service Patrol in California

We have a great discussion here with Cody Landefeld, co-founder of Mode Effect, a WordPress ecommerce agency that has worked with Fortune 500 companies. We talk with Cody about some of the difference between a regular web project and an eCommerce web project. What should you be preparing for with eCommerce that is different from regular web development? You can learn more about Cody at https://modeeffect.com/   ==================   Our episode this week is sponsored by LiquidWeb. Liquid Web is offering a 33% discount for your first 6 months of hosting. Head over to https://LiquidWeb.com/wordpress  and use the code WPTONIC33 at checkout for your discount.   ==================   Table of Contents for Episode 164   0:00 Podcast intros. 2:55 WordPress News Story #1: Logging Into WooCommerce.com Now Requires a WordPress.com Account https://wptavern.com/logging-into-woocommerce-com-now-requires-a-wordpress-com-account 9:29 WordPress Story #2:  Content Injection Vulnerability in WordPress 4.7 and 4.7.1 https://blog.sucuri.net/2017/02/content-injection-vulnerability-wordpress-rest-api.html 16:45 WordPress Story #3: WordPress Telemetry Proposal Addresses Long-Standing Privacy Concerns as GDPR Compliance Deadline Looms https://wptavern.com/wordpress-telemetry-proposal-addresses-long-standing-privacy-concerns-as-gdpr-compliance-deadline-looms 23:02 What are things that clients do not realize about the preparation involved in an ecommerce project? 28:00 What components differ between a marketing website to an ecommerce site? 32:00 Jonathan's recommendation for an ecommerce store with zero track record (aka a brand new site with an inexperienced site owner). 34:58 Cody's opinion on first-time ecommerce businesses, and what he asks prospects to determine if WooCommerce is a good fit for them. 40:01 How content and product stories fit into driving traffic to an ecommerce site. 42:28 How email marketing can help build anticipation for a product launch. 46:21 What things take ecommerce site owners by surprise? 49:36 Which platforms and secondary channels should an ecommerce store have products on in addition to their website? 52:37 Advice for intertwining a bricks and mortar store and online store? 58:46 Thoughts on ecommerce and mobile. 1:01:44 Podcast outros.   ===================   Links mentioned during the show: Your Website Isn't Field of Dreams https://www.lockedowndesign.com/your-website-isnt-field-of-dreams/ Jimmy Beans Wool https://www.jimmybeanswool.com/class.asp   ===================   Find bonus content for this episode on the WP-Tonic website: https://www.wp-tonic.com/podcast/164-ecommerce-website-vs-regular-website/   ===================   Subscribe to WP-Tonic on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wp-tonic-wordpress-podcast

Actually Finished I finished two projects, the Lia pullover and some Boot Candy Boot Toppers Actually working I talk about all the things I'm currently working on including: My husband's socks Some Socks I cast on during a work trip Some newly dyed socks My True Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Actually Stashed I talk about some Madelinetosh Pashmina Worsted I bought from Jimmy Beans Wool in the Vishnu colorway Actually Hand Dyed I've dyed up some really fun things this week. Picture coming soon! Actually Attending I talk about my plans for Interweave Yarn Fest Reviews I review Interpretations Volume 3 by Joji Locatelli and Veera Valamakki KALs Knit A Longs I talk about the Knit Knosh Along and review the rules Here’s how it will work: The KAL will run from January 26, 2016 to April 1, 2016. During that period, you can earn points for the KAL in the following way: Cast on new project with yarn from Bijou Basin Ranch, MJ Yarns, Knerd or Skeindalous (10 points). Knit something with the samples from the event! There are some great ideas on Instagram if you look at #knitknosh on Instagram (5 points) FINISH a project knit with yarn from one of the sponsor companies (25 points) sorry, the samples don’t count for this category! Use a Modular Modular project bag to with a newly cast on project (10 points) Knit with one of the patterns that was gifted at the event, the Apishapa Hat or the Bijou Creek Cowl or the Popin Stars Cowl (designed to use MJ Yarns or Skeindalous Yarn!) (5 points) Post photos of your project on Instagram and tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo) Post photos of ANY project in your project bag from Knitknosh, tag it #knitknosh (1 point per photo) So here are some an examples… if I cast on a Bijou Creek Cowl (5 points) with some MJ Yarn (10 points), and use my Modular Modular bag (10 points), finish it by April 1 (25 points) and post 3 photos of it, tagged #knitknosh, that would be 53 points! If I cast on a project using my Knit Knosh samples (5 points), and posted 4 pictures of it on Instagram, tagged #knitnosh, that would be 9 points! I’ll open a KAL Finish Line thread where you can post your progress and keep track of your points ! I’ll post photos of the prizes this week! I have One Skein of Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness Sport in Teal One Skein of MJ Yarns Silken DK in Phoenix One Skein of Knerd String Merino DK in Sunrise One Skein of Skeindalous Anna in Come Along Pond A small project bag from Modular Modular I hope this will be a lot of fun!!

TalentTalk provides an opportunity for talented individuals like CEO's, HR Executives and business leaders to share their thoughts on talent management, leadership development, and company culture. In this episode, Laura Zander, CEO of Jimmy Beans Wool and Joey Price, CEO of JumpStart: HR talk talent, leadership, employee engagement and culture with TalentTalk host and PeopleG2 CEO Chris Dyer.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

TalentTalk is a show featuring talented individuals such as CEO's and other Business Executives that come and share their thoughts on talent. Each week, we focus on talent management, leadership development and company culture. In this episode of TalentTalk, Chris Dyer, the CEO of PeopleG2 talks talent, leadership and culture with Laura Zander, the CEO of Jimmy Beans Wool and Joey Price, the CEO of Jumpstart: HR.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Hi, Knitters,I'm back with a new podcast episode and giveaway today. There is so much to share with you but be sure to look at the end of the post for photos of today's giveaway opportunities, you won't want to miss it. Instructions to enter your name in the hat to win are at the end of the post as well. Click here to see the video on my YouTube Channel!Click here to see the video on iTunes!Let's dive right in. Here are some links for what I talk about knitting-wise:Ambrosia CardiganQuince & Co. PuffinWooly Moss Roots togglesSolja lace and colorwork pullover sweaterSSK Retreat in NashvilleSpin Off MagazineItty-Bitty Knits group on RavelryThe IBK Retreat after class at the University ClubI forgot to mention that at the retreat 34 hats were collected for donation to Halos of Hope! Thanks to Pat, plynn on Ravelry, for collecting and delivering the hats for the group. There is a thread in the Itty-Bitty Knits group for a monthly charity hosted by a member. There are always lots of charity knitting opportunities going on in the group if you are interested.Thank you to everyone for coming to Madison for our retreat!Here are the links for the lovely sponsors and donations for the gift bags and door prizes! You are all the best and I appreciate your generosity to no end. Everyone was thrilled and you all helped to make the retreat so special and memorable.Please click away and visit these talented designers, dyers, artists, shop owners! Please pass on my regards if you purchase anything.Little SkeinQuaere FibersRed Hot ArtSunshine Yarns Yarn on the House YOTH YarnsSignature Needles Aaron Makes Stuff Laura Nelkin Knit Spin Farm Leading Men Fiber Arts Knittingfever.com Gnome Acres Maddermade Cooperative PressBrooklyn Tweed Kreinik O-Wool Lollipop Yarns Lemonade Shop TufftWoolensWEBS Friends in Fiber Turtle Purl Yarns Caterpillargreen Yarns Knit Picks Girl Cave Bags Infinite Twist Simply Sock YarnAlana Dakos - Never Not Knitting Coco Knits Knit Circus Tangerine DesignSheppard Handmade Akerworks Duck Duck Wool Jimmy Beans Wool Into the Whirled Must Stash YarnsHighland Handmades Kookaburra Love Sock Wool Galesart Bling Your StringDyeabolical Leslie WindGleener PeepalooFieldsMiss Babs Sun Valley Fibers Rebecca Ringquist– Dropcloth SamplersThe University Club where we had class and lunch together.Door prize mania!Cute name tag buttons for everyone made by Kriste.My trunk show of toys.The workshop was for the Mary, Millie & Morgan dolls. Many of the students ordered doll kits from Quince & Co. for class.  Everyone settling in for class.Kriste describing and handing out door prizes!Madison Memories exclusive yarn from Quaere Fibre.The group at the Farmers Market on the square.Here is the Quaere Fibre Madison Memories 9 stripe sock I started with the coordinating heel.Click here for the IBK Retreat Pre-order for the custom project bag on Little Skein! It looks like Anne is on vacation for a few days but I know she is taking pre-orders on the project bags so send her a message if you are interested.Giveaway Prize #1 ~ My door prize package includes:Sample from Tuft Woolens wool soapKookaburra Wool Wash1 skein of Lollipop Yarn Rainbow Striping Sock Yarn1 Spool of Kreinik tinsel threadGiveaway Prize #2 includes:Mini skeins of all sortsDiscount codesTuft Woolens SoapDyeabolical Row Counter RingDropcloth Sampler from Rebecca RingquistNeedle Gauge Kookaburra Wool WashExclusive Project Bag from Little SkeinQuaere Fibre exclusive Madison Memories 9 stripe sock yarn skein!!!TO ENTER:Please leave one comment on this blog post to enter to win one of the giveaway prizes. 2 winners will be selected, one for each package. You must leave your contact information Ravelry name or email address in your comment. Please only click on Publish one time! There is a delay before you will see your comment appear on the blog. I will be back in a few days to select 2 random winners! This is going to be a big one so good luck to everyone. Thanks for joining me and love to you all!xo ~ susan

Is your business experiencing growing pains? Are you having trouble scaling your company? In this interview you will discover how to grow your business. Laura Zander is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jimmy Beans Wool; one of Inc Magazine’s 5000 fastest growing private companies in the US and she reveals how she went from working 12-hour […] The post How Laura Zander Built a Business that Continues to Grow and Scale Rapidly While Providing Her with Increased Personal Freedom! appeared first on SweetProcess.

Episode 9: An angsty meander through knitted shawl patterns of future pastDownton Abbey shawl is the MKAL by Jimmy Beans Wool hosted through RavelryMini sweater pattern from greensandjeans.blogspot.comArtisan Corner: Peppermint Bay shawl by Mitenae at knitty.comJoin my craft circle:Email: champagneandsocks@gmail.comRavelry: girliejones, Champagne and Socks GroupTwitter: @champagnesocks or @krasnosteinwww.champagneandsocks.com

  Hi Everyone! Welcome back to the Stitch Sisters Podcast and if you’re just finding us now, we hope you enjoy and come back often! DOWNTON ABBEY TRIVIA CONTEST!!!! Congratulations to Diana in the US for being our Round 4 Winner! She won the Downton Abbey MKAL kit from Jimmy Beans Wool.  She correctly answered the question: […]

On the next edition of Fiber Hooligan (04/28/14) my guest will be Laura Zander of Jimmy Beans Wool. Originally from North Carolina, Laura earned a Master's in Poli Sci but switched gears while earning her PhD to computer programming (a favorite subject of hers). After lots of hard work, she landed a software developing job in Palo Alto, which is where Laura met her future husband, Doug! Wanting a change from the hectic pace of Silicon Valley, they moved to scenic Tahoe where Laura started to design websites for small companies. During this time, she learned to knit and loved it, which is how Laura met Lorna - owner of a local hand-dyed yarn company. She encouraged Laura to follow her true passion (knitting!) and voila! Doug and Laura emptied their savings account and Jimmy Beans Wool was born!We're going to be talking about the evolution of Jimmy Beans Wools, Sitch Red, her philosophy on business, the fiber arts industry, successes, challenges, and what's in store for the future.Laura is one of the most savvy business people in the fiber arts world. She's also someone who's courageous and generous of spirit. I’m so happy to be able to have her on the podcast. I hope you’ll tune in for what should be a great show.

Laura Zander, CEO, Jimmy Beans Wool and Joey Price, CEO, Jumpstart:HR talk talent and leadership with Chris Dyer.