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Dranks R Beers! Roxie Irish Red by Boone Valley Brewing Company Raspberry Jam Raspberry Berliner Weisse by Tallgrass Brewing Company Announcements and Gravel Knits Events Year Long Fiber Challenge Submission Form #gravelknitsstash What have you been listening to? Kino Knits! What's Brewing Kelsi: Juneteenth Shawl Anne Hanson https://www.ravelry.com/projects/bikesbrewsewes/juneteenth Knitspot/BareNaked Wools The Reverse Lion Lionheart by Shannon Cook and Jane Richmond Kelsi's Ravelry Project Spinning! Southern Cross Fibers - Turtle on polwarth and some TWF on polwarth/silk blend Combo Spin Octopus Amigirumi https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/amigurumi-octopus-18 https://www.lilleliis.com/amigurumi-crochet-freebies/amigurumi-octopus-pattern/ Caitlyn: Still working on my undergarment bags :-) Sockhead Cowl by Kelly McClure Yarn: Dream in Color Smooshy with Cashmere Colorway: 2021 October Ravelry Link Kino Knits Test Knit! Mittens :-) Ravelry Link Abraço by Filipa Carneiro Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm Yarns: Lion Brand LB Collection Merino Camel Colorway: 174 Olive Plymouth Yarn Cammello Merino Colorway: 21 Ravelry Link What's on tap (FOs) Kelsi: Lionheart-ish Caitlyn: Finished a scrubby and 2 dishcloths :-) Stash Enhancements Kelsi: Watts Yarn Halloween Mystery Fiber Topic: How to Shop Your Stash Bike Stuff Glasses Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits Our Website is: GravelKnits.com You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/gravelknits Kelsi Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsij Caitlyn Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. If you like the podcast-please share it with a friend! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

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It's episode 100 of the Kino Knits podcast! I flash back a little to that first episode but also look forward, 'cause I'm already crushing some 2022 goals. Let's go! Full show notes and photos are available at www.kinoknits.com/blog/100. Recorded Sunday, January 30, 2022.

It's my recap of the New York State Sheep and Wool Festival, also known as Rhinebeck 2021. There's an exciting few months ahead in Kino Knits land, so sign up for the Kino Knits newsletter at KinoKnits.com/newsletter so you don't miss a thing! Full show notes and photos are at KinoKnits.com/blog/096. Recorded Friday, November 5, 2021.

CC Knit circus 5k Total so far 1,703.5 KJ Knit circus 5k Total so far 2294.9 Episode Number: 19 (25th recording!) Record Date: 8/25/21 Publish Date: 9/7/21 Edited by: Caitlyn Kelsi: Vanilla Socks - Desert Vista Dyeworks - Rainbows rule the world Sea Glass Tee - Abbye and Selena, Wool and Pine Designs Ravelry Linkhttp://www.woolandpine.com/ Bright Axis - Stephanie Lotvan of Tellybean Knits Ravelry Link Lap Blanket - Corner to Corner Crochet Method Mandala Born in Berlin - Wollmuschi Paid for pattern on Ravelry Hat Not Hate hat #5 Caitlyn: Copycat Dishcloth by Michelle Krause Ravelry Link Aperture Shawl by Ambah O'Brien Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Free Pattern Knit Circus 5K 990-223-001 Wrist Warmers by LANGYARNS SWITZERLAND Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link End of the Trail (FOs) Caitlyn: Copycat Dishcloth by Michelle Krause Ravelry Link Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Krampusnacht Socks by Carlie Perrins Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Various super value worsted acrylic yarns, I think it's mostly red heart. Lots of colors! Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Living Room: Free as a bird by Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link What's Hopping Kelsi: I'll admit to my sweater quantity. Caitlyn coerced me ;) Caitlyn: Madelinetosh Van! Came to Yarn Junction Co. with one of a kind colorways! Two Skeins for Madelinetosh Vintage -100% Superwash Merino Wool Medium Weight (4) Worsted Color is a semi solid vibrant orange Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Kelsi: Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidj Caitlyn Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Record Date: 8/10/21 Publish Date: August 24th Edited by: Bryan Ugly Baby is a very fun store! True Crime & Knit Safiyyah Talley (The Drunk Knitter) What's Brewing Current projects/ cast ons) Kelsi: Vanilla Socks - Desert Vista Dyeworks - Rainbows rule the world Sea Glass Tee - Abbye and Selena, Wool and Pine Designs Ravelry Link http://www.woolandpine.com/ Caitlyn: Caitlyn's Work Project: Copycat Dishcloth by Michelle Krause Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm Ravelry Link Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Kitchen Table: Krampusnacht Socks by Carlie Perrins Yarn: MC: KnitCircus Greatest of Ease Colorway: Leaf Peeping Panoramic Gradient CC: Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Speckle Colorway: Panettone I'm on the leg of sock 2! Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Various super value worsted acrylic yarns, I think it's mostly red heart. Lots of colors! Using US 2, 2.75 mm needles. Need to glue 10 and Steam block one more and then I'm done with 20 dumpsters 38 grms per dumpster (before glueing together) 71.4 yard/65 meters per dumpster 20 dumpsters 1428 yards, 1307 meters (my oversized worsted weight sweater was 1155 yards/1056 meters) Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Free Pattern Living Room: Free as a bird by Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson CC Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Colorway: 300 Denim Mist Using up what was left from my Hat not Hate FO. This is my first brioche knitted flat. The pattern is both written out and charted. End of the Trail (FOs) Kelsi: Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 1229.2 Meters - I need to update this yet Caitlyn: Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Park of Hat Not Hate MAL! Airplane Project: Fisherman's Rib Hat and Scarf Set by Staci Perry Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Part of Knit Circus 5k Total so far 926.25 What's Hopping (Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting) Kelsi: Minis! Caitlyn: Stranded by the Sea MJ Yarns IRL KJ - So Caitlyn, what's been going on this week? Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Kelsi: Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidjs Caitlyn: Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Episode Number: 17 Topic: How to Kick A$$ at getting married in Knitting and Biking Record Date: 8/4/21 Publish Date: 8/17/21 Edited by: Tonight's Drinks: Car Camper Hazy New England Pale Ale by Great Divide Brewing Flip ‘N' Roll Confluence Brewing Company Cryo Stash Imperial IPA by Hop Valley Brewing Co Podcast beverages (Links direct to Untappd) Thank you so much for the kind words Cathy!!!! (Insta: catsvehlak) What have you been listening to? Make Good Podcast Scratch Supply Co Jessica Giordani & Karen Zook What's Brewing Kelsi: Vanilla Socks - Desert Vista Dyeworks - Rainbows rule the world Mini Party Socks Ravelry Link This comes from a collection of three different socks, one that has a fade, one that's striped and one with color work. I'm doing the colorwork one. Reminds me of the new Tellybean Knits sweater called Garland Brew City Christmas Mini Skeins Sea Glass Tee - Abbye and Selena, Wool and Pine Designs Ravelry Link http://www.woolandpine.com/ Fingering weight colorwork short sleeve tee. I'm using my minis from the Merry Everything and Happy Always mini swap. What was that I said about not doing another colorwork fingering weight sweater any time soon? And now I'm planning for my next 3 of these…. Caitlyn: Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Kitchen Table: Krampusnacht Socks by Carlie Perrins Yarn: MC: KnitCircus Greatest of Ease Colorway: Leaf Peeping Panoramic Gradient CC: Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Speckle Colorway: Panettone I'm on sock 2! Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Various super value worsted acrylic yarns, I think it's mostly red heart. Lots of colors! Using US 2, 2.75 mm needles. Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link End of the Trail (FOs) Kelsi: Wedding dress! Take a Bow Dress - Lauren Riker, Girly Knits Ravelry Link https://girlyknits.com/ Knit Picks Gloss DK in Robot Nothing really but here's an update on my meters for the Knit Circus 5k - Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 1229.2 Meters - I need to update this yet Caitlyn: What's Hopping (Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting) Kelsi: Minis! Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Kelsi: Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidj Caitlyn: Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Episode Number: 16 Record Date: 7/22/21 Publish Date: 8/3/21 Edited by: Bryan Lloyd Announcements: Hat Not Hate MAL https://hatnothate.org/ Submissions due by: September 13 What's Brewing Current projects/ cast-ons) Kelsi: Wedding dress! Take a Bow Dress - Lauren Riker, Girly Knits Ravelry Link https://girlyknits.com/ Knit Picks Gloss DK in Robot Mini Party Socks Ravelry Link This comes from a collection of three different socks, one that has a fade, one that's striped and one with color work. I'm doing the colorwork one. Reminds me of the new Tellybean Knits sweater called Garland Brew City Christmas Mini Skeins Shave ‘em to Save ‘em Shawl Challenge Sea Glass Tee - Abbye and Selena, Wool and Pine Designs Ravelry Link http://www.woolandpine.com/ Fingering weight colorwork short sleeve tee. I'm using my minis from the Merry Everything and Happy Always mini swap. Caitlyn: Slip Stitch Dish Towel by Willow Yarns Design Team Gravel Knits Website Link Krampusnacht Socks by Carlie Perrins Gravel Knits Website Link Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Gravel Knits Website Link End of the Trail (FOs) Kelsi: Tie Me Up Tie - Bernat #1 of 2 is complete. The other I'm hoping to be done with tomorrow. Nothing really but here's an update on my meters for the Knit Circus 5k - Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 1229.2 Meters Caitlyn: Grandma's Dishcloth by PJ Allen. Ravelry Link Diagonal Knit Dishcloth by Jana Trent Gravel Knits Website Link Pattern Link Diaper Bag Shoulder Strap Ravelry Link Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Kelsi: Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidj Caitlyn: Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Episode Number: 15 Record Date: 7/6/21 Publish Date:7/20/21 Kelsi: Wedding dress! Take a Bow Dress - Lauren Riker, Girly Knits Ravelry Link https://girlyknits.com/ Knit Picks Gloss DK in Robot Mini Party Socks Ravelry Link Brew City Christmas Mini Skeins Caitlyn: Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Free Pattern! Bedroom: Slip Stitch Dish Towel by Willow Yarns Design Team Yarn: recycled cotton yarn from a cotton sweater I purchased from goodwill. Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Free Pattern Bryan's Car Project: Diagonal Knit Dishcloth by Jana Trent Yarn: recycled cotton yarn from a cotton sweater I purchased from goodwillRavelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Pattern Link Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Kitchen Table: Krampusnacht Socks by Carlie Perrins Yarn: MC: KnitCircus Greatest of Ease Colorway: Leaf Peeping Panoramic Gradient CC: Knit Picks Hawthorne Fingering Speckle Colorway: Panettone Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Various super value worsted acrylic yarns, I think it's mostly red heart. Lots of colors! Using US 2, 2.75 mm needles. Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link End of the Trail (FOs) Kelsi: Nothing really but here's an update on my meters for the Knit Circus 5k - Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 1229.2 Meters Caitlyn: Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 722 Meters Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Free Pattern Bryan's Car Project: Diagonal Knit Dishcloth by Jana Trent Yarn: recycled cotton yarn from a cotton sweater I purchased from goodwill. Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Pattern Link Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Kitchen Table: Before & After Socks by Marceline Smith Needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm; US 0 - 2.0 mm Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted Colorway: Gumball Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Check us out at untapped for today's beverages at Gravel Knits Kelsi: Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidj Caitlyn: Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Episode Description: Can you use a beer bottle to block socks? Episode Number: 14 Record Date: 6/23/21 Publish Date: 7/6/21 Dranks American Beer night! Bud Light Coors Light PBR Shout Outs: YarnMinx - Thank you for reaching out on instagram and sharing our recent episode release! What have you been listening to? Shout out, podcast: Knitting with Confidence and Hope (A well known line from Elizabeth Zimmerman) Updates What's Brewing Current projects/ cast ons) Kelsi: Wedding dress! Take a Bow Dress - Lauren Riker, Girly Knits https://girlyknits.com/ Knit Picks Gloss DK in Robot Mini Party Socks Brew City Christmas Mini Skeins Shave ‘em to Save ‘em Shawl Challenge Caitlyn: Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Various super value worsted acrylic yarns, I think it's mostly red heart. Lots of colors! Using US 2, 2.75 mm needles. Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Hat not hate MAL Kitchen Table: Before & After Socks by Marceline Smith Needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm; US 0 - 2.0 mm Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted Colorway: Gumball End of the Trail (FOs) Kelsi: DK Ripple Bralette - Another Jessie Maed DK Scraps Hat Not Hate Hats #2, #3, and #4 Hat #2 Plymouth Yarns, Mojito in Cobalt Hat #3 Berroco Remix - Lagoon Hat #4 Scrappy Hat, US 7's Spinning! First of Caitlyn's Birthday Yarns! Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 980 Meters Caitlyn: Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Hat not hate MAL Kitchen Table: Rhys Hat by Laura Reinbach Yarn: Lion Brand LB Collection Merino Yak Alpaca Colorway: 110 Navy Bryan's Car Project: Traditional Dishcloth by Staci Perry Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres; Colorway: Autumn leaves (Maroon, yellow, brown, and green) Lily Sugar'n Cream Solids & Denim; Colorway: Sage (Green) Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Hat not hate MAL Kitchen Table: Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Hat Not Hate Latvian Braid Hat Yarn: Lion Brand LB Collection Merino Yak Alpaca Colorway: 107 Denim What's Hopping (Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting) Kelsi: Spring's Yarn; CVM/ Rambouillet, Fingering weight, 2-ply, naturally colored, 2019 The Hollyhock Farm Fiber for Spinning. Rolags. 3 ounces total. American Domestic Wool/Nylon Blend (90/10). "Look for the Rainbows" Caitlyn: New Garden Farm Website New Garden Yarns Facebook Page newgardenyarns instagram On her own sheep-Lavender BFL Colorway: Teal Fade I have a shawl in mind, I'm excited to experience BFL! Aperture Shawl by Ambah O'Brien New Garden Yarns perennial Yarn Base Colorway: Eclipse (75% Merino and 25% Nylon) New Garden Yarns Annual Yarn Base Colorway: California Dreaming (Exclusive Colorway) (75% Merino and 25% Nylon) Hangovers (Knitting Disasters) Kelsi: I tinked back a couple rounds on my dress at one point. Caitlyn & Kelsi discuss blocking! Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Check us out at untapped for today's beverages at Gravel Knits Bryan: Instagram: Bryandotlloyd Kelsi: Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidj Caitlyn: Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Topic: What notions do you keep in your project bag(s)? Episode Number: 12 Record Date: 5/21/21 Publish Date: 6/1/21 Announcements and Gravel Knits Events For our first ever MAL we will be making blue hats for Hat not Hate! End Date: July 31, 2021 Use the hastags #gkmal2021hatnothate and #hatnothate on facebook and instagram. For submitting on the website head over to the MAL page and comment. Updates What's Brewing Current projects/cast ons) Kelsi: I had the startitis bad this week, including one thing that you'll hear about at the end of the trail Outline Tank - Jessie Mae of Jessie Maed Designs Grey - Boozy Broad Yarn (sadly no longer in business) Arcade - My handspun from Greenwood Fiberworksin 50/50 Merino/Silk Ravelry Link DK Ripple Bralette - Another Jessie Maed DK Scraps Ravelry Link Antler Pullover - Tin Can Knits!!!!!!!!! Caitlyn: Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Kitchen Table Project: Before & After Socks by Marceline Smith Needles: US 1 - 2.25 mm; US 0 - 2.0 mm Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Hand Painted Colorway: Gumball Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Various super value worsted acrylic yarns, I think it's mostly red heart. Lots of colors! Using US 2, 2.75 mm needles. Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL! Living Room: Birthday cast on! Outline Tank by Jessie Mae Yarn: Malabrigo Yarn Sock Colorway: 870 Candombe Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Bedroom: Speckled Space Socks by Amanda Stephens Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Tonal Colorway: Inverness Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link End of the Trail (FOs) Kelsi: Sharon's Glamping Blanket Ravelry Lang Yarns Wrist Warmers Ravelry Caitlyn: Ryker's Room: Three Dishcloths by Joan Janes Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Up Colorway: 112 Raspberry Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Check us out at untapped for today's beverages at Gravel Knits Kelsi: Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidj Caitlyn: Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Episode Number: 10 Topic: Profile of a Knitter Record Date: 4/30/21 Publish Date: 5/18/21 What's Brewing(Current projects/ cast ons) Jess: Juniper Wings by Carol Feller Kelsi: Sharon's Glamping Blanket Cole's Bike Socks Jess's Birthday yarn Caitlyn: Kitchen Table Project: Before & After Socks by Marceline Smith Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Ryker's Room: Diagonal Knit Dishcloth by Jana Trent Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Bedroom: Speckled Space Socks by Amanda Stephens Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link End of the Trail (FOs) Kelsi: U-Turn Socks - General Caitlyn: Elicit by Kino Knits Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link Stay Put Kitchen Towel by Carol Trouba Ravelry Link Streamline Tank by Alexandra Tavel Ravelry Link Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Check us out at untapped for today's beverages at Gravel Knits Kelsi: Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidj Caitlyn: Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Topic: How to build an effective Stash Record Date: 3/19/21 Publish Date: 4/6/21 Podcast beverages(Links direct to Untappd) Honey Kolsch - RogueAles - Dedicated to the Bees! Sucha Much IPA - Kalona Brewing Company Cookie Junkie Dessert Stout - Backpocket Brewery What's Brewing (Current projects/ cast ons) Jess: Working on some stitch markers--have macarons, cinnamon rolls, donuts, whales, and stingrays in the works. Exordium shawl Ravelry Link City Limits Ravelry Link Mebonden mittens Ravelry Link Speckled Space Socks Ravelry Link Kelsi: Bernie Mittens- Upcycled Bernie Mittens Bernie Hat - Weekend at Bernie's Sport Weight Socks in Fibenymph Dyeworks Love Notes on Traveler Caitlyn: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Ravelry Link Streamline Tank by Alexandra Tavel Yarn: Lion Brand Coboo Colorway: 184 Peach Ravelry Link Stay Put Kitchen Towel by Carol Trouba Ravelry Link Yarn: Recycled cotton sweater yarn Colorway: Light Brown and Lion Brand Re-Up Colorway: 112 Raspberry and Speckled Space Socks by Amanda Stephens Ravelry Link Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Tonal Colorway: Inverness End of the Trail (FOs) Kelsi: Secret Test Knit Hats Three Waters Farm Gliding into Fall yarn Caitlyn: For The Ryker: A St. Patrick's Day Hat Ravelry Link Fibernymph Dye Works Cozy and Cascade Superwash effects New Year's Cast On: Alaska by Camille Descoteaux Ravelry Link Knit Picks Chroma Fingering Colorway Vermont Knit Picks Stroll Fingering Solids, Heathers & Twists Colorway 27236 Cobblestone Heather Christmas Cast on! Lumberjack by tincanknits Ravelry Link Yarn: Novita Moomin x Muumitalo Moominhouse (DK Weight) Colorway: 176 and 099 (Blue and Black) Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram at: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Check us out at untapped for today's beverages at Gravel Knits Kelsi: Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidj Caitlyn: Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Topic: Crochet and other drugs part two Record Date: 2/21/21 What's Brewing Jess: Exordium https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/exordium City Limits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2 Mebonden mittens https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mebonden Speckled Space Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/speckled-space-socks Kelsi: Bernie Mittens- Upcycled Bernie Mittens Bernie Hat - Weekend at Bernie's Sport Weight Socks in Fibenymph Dyeworks Love Notes on Traveler Caitlyn: Traditional Dishcloth by Staci Perry Ravelry Link Grandma's Dishcloth by PJ Allen. Ravelry Link Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Ravelry Link Streamline Tank by Alexandra Tavel Ravelry Link Alaska by Camille Descoteaux Ravelry Link Lumberjack by tincanknits Ravelry Link End of the Trail (FOs) Jess: Corrosion https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corrosion Relentless https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/relentless Kelsi: Secret Test Knit Hats Three Waters Farm Gliding into Fall yarn Caitlyn: None! Topic Caitlyn Recycled yarn You may also purchase Recycled Yarn Etsy Link Instagram Link Starburst Chain Jess Clay work, crochet , spinning, painting, pastels, watercolors Kelsi Crochet, spinning, sewing Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram at: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Check us out at untapped for today's beverages at Gravel Knits Kelsi: Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes Untappd: kelsidj Caitlyn: Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Topic: Crochet and other drugs part one Episode 5 Record Date: 1/30/21 Publish Date: 3/2/21 Dranks Left Hand Brewing Co. – Raspberry Milk Stout West O Beer – West O COCO Stout Boulder Beer Co. – Shake Chocolate Porter Announcements and Gravel Knits Events Yarn Label 2021 Challenge Ravelry Link Updates What's Brewing Jess: Corrosion https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corrosion Relentless https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/relentless City Limits https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/city-limits-2 Mebonden mittens https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mebonden Speckled Space Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/speckled-space-socks Kelsi: Dissent Pullover – Andrea Rangel – Tactile Dactyl https://www.etsy.com/shop/TactileDactyl Comfort Fade Cardi – Andrea Mowry Ottomania Throw aka my Adventomania Wrap – Mark Roseboom Lost Souls and Skulls by Maryetta Roy Caitlyn: Bryan's Car Project: Traditional Dishcloth by Staci Perry Ravelry Link Caitlyn's Car Project: Grandma's Dishcloth by PJ Allen. Ravelry Link Kitchen Table Project: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits.Ravelry Link Living Room: Streamline Tank by Alexandra Tavel Ravelry Link Ryker's Room: New Year's Cast On: Alaska by Camille Descoteaux Ravelry Link Bedroom: Christmas Cast on! Lumberjack by tincanknits Ravelry Link End of the Trail Caitlyn: Easy as Pie Dishcloth by Emily Williams. Ravelry Link Traditional Dishcloth by Staci Perry Ravelry Link Daelyn Pullover by Isabell Kramer Ravelry Link Love the Winter Hat by Emily Dormier Ravelry Link Find us You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits Instagram at: GravelKnits You can email us at: gravelknits@gmail.com Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Part 1: Dranks-Kelsi Stillwater Artisanal – India Pale Hard Seltzer, dry hopped with sabro, citra & galaxy hops 4 Noses – Raspberry Blonde Current Projects Jess: City Limits sweater by Tannis Lavallee. Ravelry Link Relentless shawl. Ravelry Link Corrosion Cowl by Julie Nandorfy. Ravelry Link Christmas socks are just vanilla, no pattern. Kelsi: Dissent Pullover – Andrea Rangel – Ravelry Link yarn from Tactile Dactyl Etsy Link Comfort Fade Cardi – Andrea Mowry Ravelry Link Ottomania Throw aka my Adventomania Wrap – Mark Roseboom Ravelry Link Lost Souls and Skulls by Maryetta Roy Ravelry Link Caitlyn: Traditional Dishcloth by Staci Perry Ravelry Link Grandma's Dishcloth by PJ Allen. Ravelry Link Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits. Ravelry Link Daelyn Pullover by Isabell Kramer Ravelry Link Easy as Pie Dishcloth by Emily Williams Ravelry Link Lumberjack by tincanknits Ravelry Link Alaska by Camille Descoteaux Ravelry Link Finished Objects Jess: three hats, no pattern/vanilla for two and the third is the koala hat by Jesse Molzan Koala: Ravelry Link Kelsi: Elsa! The Elizbeth Royal Caitlyn: Yoda by Segolene Roudot. Ravelry Link And Ravelry Link Das Monster by Hrönn Jónsdóttir Ravelry Link More FOs on our website show notes Patterns & Projects referenced: Magpie Tendency: Ravelry Link Dancingindresses (Lindsey)'s pants project: Ravelry Link of Ripple Buttshorts by Jessie Maed Designs: Ravelry Link Instagram & Ravelry at: GravelKnits --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravelknits/support

Episode 55 December 10, 2020 On the Needles 3:05 Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes, The Sanguine Gryphon Eidos in A letter concerning toleration--DONE!   Maize mitts by Tin Can Knits, Olann Donegal DK in temptress--DONE!   Cloudstrike cowl by Kino Knits, Punta Yarns Merisoft Aran in HP72--DONE!   Atlantica by Audrey Borrego (pom pom #34)  biches & buches petit lambswool in light grey and dark violet blue, Three Irish Girls kells sport in Canyon   ADVENTure Gnome by Sarah Schira, yarn from the Loopy Ewe Christmas kit   White elephant mkal by Afifa, Forbidden Fiber Fortitude in all the colors   On the Easel 17:28 Birds in December with @Blueshineart 2021 Calendar project! See my IG highlight Advent Book in a Traveler’s Notebook On the Table 24:34 cranberry pie with thick pecan crumble from Smitten Kitchen Pan banging Snickerdoodles from 100 Cookies   Turkey-Lentil Chili Recipe   Roasted Red Kuri Squash with Tahini Greens & Almonds from Heartbeet Kitchen   Roasted parsnips with onion sauce from Vegetable Kingdom Creamy grits with tomato gravy and sunchoke puree from Vegetable Kingdom Breaded Chicken Assembly line (I used mustard in the egg wash, parmesan in the flour layer, and extra parsley, panko and Italian breadcrumbs for the crust). Pyrex casualty, and this excellent warning from Cook’s Illustrated On the Nightstand 39:33 American Spy by Lauren Wilkinson Or What You Will by Jo Walton Kingdom of Copper by S. A. Chakraborty (audio) Empire of gold by S. A. Chakraborty (audio) Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo The City we became by N.K. Jemisin The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi Burn the Place, a memoir by Iliana Regan The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Kean (narrated by Molly Pope!!)

Knitting and Running in 30 min or less.  Shownotes can be found at windsweptknits.com.  You can find me on IG and Ravelry as WindsweptMonique and on Facebook and Twitter as WindsweptKnits. Ep 87 recorded 11/13/20 Segments this week include: FOs, Wips, Spinning, Out and About, On the Run Note on Ravelry – all links to Ravelry are clearly labelled as such – if a link does not say Ravelry, it does not go to Ravelry.  Links to yarn are directly to manufacturer’s pages and should be safe for those still having rav accessibility issues.  Lots of stress knitting the last week, so I have MULTIPLE FOs! FOs Dumpster Fire ornament 1 (Ravelry) & ornament 2 (Ravelry) both made in CoBaSi by Hikoo, a blend of cotton, silk, bamboo and nylon.  It’s arguably my favorite fingering weight yarn – makes great socks and tank tops.  Pattern by Mary Hull of Kino Knits. Thing 2 hitchiker (Ravelry) – a DK hitchhiker scarf for Thing 2, out of big box store cotton yarn from Michaels.  It’s done and blocked and I accidentally left it out after photographing it and Thing 2 told me how much he LOVED the yarn lol.  Good kid, it’s for you! Dissent Cowl 2 (Ravelry) – this is a Christmas gift for a very knitworthy friend.  I’m using some ancient stash and I’ve about halfway through the necklace portion of the cowl. WIPs New WIP, what I am calling the Acadian Shawl (Ravelry), a Christmas gift for my mom in the approximate colors of the Acadian Flag (nous sommes fiere d’etre Acadienne!)  I’m using the Goldberry crochet pattern and working it in blue, white and red with accents of yellow.  I’ve put a photo of the Acadian flag in the shownotes so you can see it. Star Wars scarf (Ravelry) for Thing 1 – more than halfway through the last chart!  I’m about 7/8 of the way through.  Still loving the new hexagonal needles from Indian Lake Artisans.  I’m using Truboo by Lion Brand, a 100% bamboo yarn in white and dark gray.  Pattern is a series of free charts by Jessica Goddard. Tan House Brook Shawl (Ravelry) -  in the Sekhment base, an alpaca/silk/linen yarn from A Hundred Ravens in the Nevertheless She Persisted colorway that I bought during the virtual Maryland Sheep and Wool.  I’m on the 2nd set of eyelet rows, almost to the 2nd set of textured stitches. Thing 1 Dragon Blanket (Ravelry) – the second Christmas Snap The Dragon Blanket, this one from my older son.  Using deep stash acrylic. Knitting Fail I still have a hard time reading crochet.  Spinning Still no success at a distaff, but I have spun a little more of the Tussah Silk from Pinestar Studios in Maine on my Akerworks drop spindle. Started the last color of my gradient spin so I can count it towards the Pigskin party Out and About Lots of fiber events happening online this fall Pigskin Party now through the Superbowl Ravelry Group  I’m sponsoring for the 3rd year and also participating. Vogue Knitting Live Upcoming Vogue Knitting Live events will be Nov 12-15, Dec 10-13, and Jan 14-17.  I almost always attend Vogue Live NYC every January, it’s usually a birthday present from my family as it’s often right around my birthday weekend.  This year it’s the weekend after so I’ll probably attend the January event. Stitches At Home December 5,6,12,13. If you have any events you’d like me to share please email me windsweptmonique@gmail.com   On the Run Still not running, but I’m biking! 

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 195 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes & photos can be found on my website. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming From the Armchair Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Knit Wit Yarn Shop, Imagined Landscapes, Invictus Yarns, JDStudios480 Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Cake Party Socks- Take 2 Yarn: Wisdom Yarn Pix in the Cake Party Colorway & Patons Kroy (cuffs, heels, toes) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams. Link to my Ravelry Project Page.  Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Black is the New Orange Socks- Ravelry Project Page Link Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: White Birch Fiber Arts 80/20 SW Merino, Nylon Self Striping in the Black is the New Orange Colorway Nanaimo Cardigan (Ravelry Project Page) Pattern: Nanaimo Cardigan (website link) by Tara-Lynn Morrison US 15 (10.0 mm) US 19 (15.0 mm) Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick in the Blackstone Colorway- Black with maroons, grays, browns. Trying small. Only 4 sts different in collar than Medium but with Super Bulky that makes a difference. On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Tranquility Scarf Pattern: Laura’s Tranquility Scarf by Journey Chanel Designs ($4 crochet pattern). Ravelry Project Page. Also available on Etsy Hook: I (5.5 mm) Yarn: Malabrigo Rios- Colorway Archangel (2 skeins) Wave of Change Jacket Pattern: Wave of Change Jacket by Denise Bayron ($9 US). Click here for my Ravelry Project Page. Yarn: Battenkill Fibers Yarn Mom purchased at Rhinebeck 2019 (9 skeins in blue)- bulky  Needles: US 6 (4.0 mm) & US 8 (5.0 mm) Cozy Classic Raglan  Ripped back this sweater because I didn’t love the fit. It’s not even back on a needles yet but this is progress. Check out my Ravelry Project Page. Watch me talking through this in my Fall 2020: Around Town & Around the House video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel. Sweater Try-on is around the 10 minute mark.  Rainbow Ripple Bralette Pattern: Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs ($9 US knitting pattern). Click here for my Ravelry Project Page. Needles: US 2 ( 2.75 mm) & US 4 (3.5 mm) Yarn: Spunky Eclectic yarn purchased at MA sheep & wool (I think)  Gram’s Christmas Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Sweet Stripes Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Brainstorming I talked about how I’ve set up my shawls in my closet to make sure I wear them all (instead of re-wearing the ones I love most).  From the Armchair Civics 101 Podcast from NH Public Radio & Corporation for Public Broadcasting.  Veep on HBO. Little Drops of Wonderful Vlogtober Videos Crafty Adventures Check out my new autumn video recorded during Rhinebeck weekend. Fall 2020: Around Town & Around the House video on the Down Cellar Studio YouTube Channel. December Daily. Memory Keeping project started by Ali Edwards where you tell 1 story a day each day in December. Won’t be doing a lot of our “normal” holiday things this year- put that time into documenting traditions and highlights of holidays gone by.  I’m thinking of doing Vlogmas this year. What do you think? What do you want to see? KAL News Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here.  Quarter 4: October 1- December 31, 2020: Slay The Stash. Of course we still want you to slay your stash so we added it to the very end. Use up any skein purchased prior to 2020 all the way down to the last 3 yards. Again, older than 5 years (as of the start of 2020) gains you an extra entry.Check out the Ravelry Thread.  Thank you Quarter 4 Sponsors: APLCrafts, AdoreKnit, Jennifer Lassonde Designs- Ravelry Link/LoveCrafts Link Pigskin Party ’20 Check out all of the details you need to know either in the Start Here Thread  on Ravelry or on my website.  Important Links: Rules– see what’s new and exciting this year.  Sign up Form– get your name on the Roster! Points Tally Form– earned some points? Get credit! Support Request Form– mixed up something when entering points. Let us know. Scoreboard List of Pigskin ‘20 Sponsors Pro Shop Sponsors Exclusive Items Coupon Codes Prize Thread Questions Thread End Zone Dance– come celebrate each other’s finished projects (this is not where you enter your FOs for points in the 2020 season. See Rules for details) VTKimmyKim- hosting a Netflix Party movie night on November 7th at 8:00pm EST. Movie= Wine Country. Check out this and other pop-up events in this thread in the Ravelry Group— or host your announce and share it here. November Interception Sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works: Punt! Sometimes during the game, a team needs to just call it like it is, switch up the direction of play and punt the ball to the other team. We’ve all gotten a lot of practice with punting things in 2020. For the November Interception sponsored by Fibernymph Dye Works, we’re going to see what projects you need to punt to make them work for you. This challenge is all about making substitutions from what a pattern calls for as a way of making sure it works for you (your materials, your skill levels, your aesthetic preference etc). Check out this thread in the Ravelry Group or the full details posted on my website. Tune in to hear if you’re a Participation Winner for the month of October. Events Virtual Vogue Knitting Live- November 2020 For those of you who did our Pigskin Virtual Kick off Pre-game Stretch with Mara- just a heads up that Mara will be doing her first ever event with Vogue. Her stretching class for makers will be available as marketplace extra so if you’ve signed up for a class you can join in on this too! Dramatic Knits Podcast is hosting a KAL October 1-December 31, 2020 where I am the featured designer! Check out this Ravelry Post for details.   BIPOC Make Along: Runs 10/1-12/18  The Festive Sock Along with Amy Florence of Stranded Podcast. Stay tuned to her podcast Ravelry Group for details. October 1- December 1, 2020. #Festivesockalong2020  Beth MDQuilter (Instagram) and Abigail Covert_Knits (Instagram) teaming up for gilmorealong2020. Started 9/22.  Knit All the Yarn Podcast  #stockingstuffersmal2020 Check out the details in the Knit All the Yarn Podcast Ravelry Group. Runs from October 1 – December 31, 2020. No wips. Any craft is welcome! Kino Knits. Dumpster Fire 2020 Ornament(Ravelry Link) KAL. October 24-November 7, 2020. Post on public Instagram with #DumpsterFire2020KAL, and/or show proof of donating to your local food bank (no minimum – every little bit helps!) Life in Focus I had an invigorating chat with about planners and goal setting with my friend Melissa. I talked a little about how I’m doing things these days. Has the pandemic changed the way you plan your days/weeks/months? Want to hear more of my thoughts on planning? Check out my latest YouTube Video: Getting Organized, Setting Goals & Making the Most of 2020. This was a talk I did in January 2020. On a Happy Note I got out to Vote! Hope you will too Spent time with mom working on a memory keeping project for a friend. Looked through old photos and things while I was there.  2 trips to the library lately. Pick up quick visit only- can’t really stay and browse but that’s another thing off my 20 for 2020 list! Foliage! I adore it Getting back into working out after cortisone shot- inflamed sciatic nerve. Not fun. Back to regular massages though fear that will be cut off at some point with Covid numbers going back up in the US. Theragun daily seems to be making a difference in my most sore spots.  Boxing Day Bonus Shawl is being knit up by test knitters. SO excited about some of the color combos they’re using! My fav part. Folks often choose colors/combos I don’t think of. Texting with my niece Eme who is away at college, photos she took for her photography class. Texts from my SIL with my youngest niece Gabriella snuggled in the blanket I crocheted for her.  Cool weather for hand knits.  Happy mail- advent swap package! Check out For the Love of Minnies Group on Ravelry. Thank you Stephanie, not sure if you listen.  Also mailed an homemade yarn advent calendar to Sue of Legacy Fiber arts. She worked so hard on the ones for her shop. Doesn’t remember to keep one for herself. I figured she’s putting SO much joy out into the world, I wanted her to get some back. Had a BLAST working on it. SB supplies, stamping etc.  Quote of the Week “Success is largely the failures you avoid. Health is the injuries you don’t sustain. Wealth is the purchases you don’t make. Happiness is the objects you don’t desire. Peace of mind is the arguments you don’t engage. Avoid the bad to protect the good.” -James Clear Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 YouTube: Down Cellar Studio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

In this episode, I talk about my anxiety about work and parenting and about how noticing the negative can often be the first step in changing attitudes. For me that meant unfollowing accounts on social media, unplugging from podcasts, and, yes, knitting a dumpster fire. Music credit: Ketsa, "Day Trips"Pattern: dumpster fire 2020 by Kino Knits

I explain why all June 2020 profits from Kino Knits self-published patterns will go to the Southern Poverty Law Center... and then catch you up on what I've been knitting and spinning. I also answer a listener question! Recorded Monday, June 1, 2020. Full show notes and pictures at kinoknits.com/078.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 185 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming Crafty Adventures Knitting in Passing KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Thank you to this episode’s sponsor: Adoreknit Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Shy Little Unicorn  Pattern: Shy Little Unicorn by Ana Paula Rimoli Hook: C (2.75 mm) Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids (white), Knit Picks Brava Worsted (various solids) + acrylic stash yarn scraps Happiest Blanket Ever Pattern: Happiest Blanket Ever by Tamara Kelly (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (white) for Main Color. Worsted Acrylic partial skeins for accent colors. Hook: K (6.5 mm) Cast on for Baby Size. Chain 154. 1082 meters Pint Sized Blue Ball Band Pattern: Ball Band by Jennifer Lassonde (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Lion Brand Re-Ip in the Navy & Sky colorways Hooks: F (3.75 mm) and G (4.0 mm) 41 meters Staci’s Stitches Socks Yarn: Hypnotic Yarn Plus Sock in the Staci’s Stitches colorway Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) 280 meters Cozy Classic Raglan Pattern: Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs Needles: US 3 for Ribbing. US 7 for body Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft DK in color 547 Sunny Knitting Size Medium. Short sleeved. Full length 350g of yarn. 805 meters.  My 1st Spinning Project Wool: 4 oz Gray undyed Corriedale from purchased BeesyBee on Etsy.  $6.75  Wheel: Kromski Minstrel  2 plies spun Z twist. Plied S twist 166.4 meters. Stash Dash meters x3- 499.2 meters  2707 meters for Stash Dash to date On the Needles, Hook or Bobbin Happiest Blanket Ever 2  Pattern: Happiest Blanket Ever by Tamara Kelly (free crochet pattern) Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love (Pastel Green) for Main Color. Lion Brand Ice Cream Big Scoop in the Tutti Fruitti Colorway  Hook: K (6.5 mm) Summer 2020 Wash Cloths Lily Sugar and Cream Hook: J Pattern- various crochet patterns 12 done so far. Goal is at least 1 per day. Fill up the gift bin and replace our old ones. Misfit Scrappy Sock  Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Mint Rain Hand Dyed Yarn Twist Sock in the We R All Misfits (self striping). Holly Press Fibers Sheepish Minis in 2 colors of green Mixed BFL Mixed BFL: Call Me Row-Bear from 2GuysYarn Wheel: Kromski Minstrel  Finished the spinning. Not sure if I’m going to 2 ply or try my first chain ply.  Brainstorming I want to use some leftover Aran weight cotton yarn to make a dress for my 2 year old niece Hattie I’m thinking of the Infant Darling Danger Dress by Charissa Pray. $5 US Crochet pattern. Crafty Adventures Painting rocks at Mom and Dad’s  Kids made flowers. Dan made a turtle. I made a butterfly.  Knitting in Passing I did a video chat with my 12 year old niece Riley. Thought she needed help to bind off but really just needed to close up the last stitch. Riley used a video I sent her to cast on a new cowl to teach her friend to knit. Millie (8 years old) can’t find kit from Christmas and wants to knit, so I sent supplies directly to their house and Riley agreed to cast on for her. Here are photos of Riley’s first cowl and headband. KAL News Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here.  Check out the Quarter 2 Thread April 1-June 30 – Free the Favorites Knit any projects you have “hearted” over the year with the hopes of knitting them someday. That day will arrive. Knit as many as you can. You will receive extra entries for any pattern that was favorited over 5 years. It can be something you’ve made before. Thank you to our Quarter 2 Sponsors: Prairie Bag Works, NahSt Designs, Yumi Yarns Designs, agirlandherwool, Holly Press Fibers. Don’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests you can also add one for the Quarter:#FreetheFavorites Splash Pad Party Starts May 30th! Check out the Start Here Thread for Details & Links to everything you need Click here to see details for our Virtual Kick Off Events Pro Shop Sponsors: 2 Guys Yarn Company Adoreknit agirlandherwool BedeSisters & Blueberry Chick Yarn Fibernymph Dye Works Jennifer Lassonde Designs Prairie Bag Works Rising Tide Fiber Co Sunsoaked Yarns Yumi Yarns Designs Snack Shack Sponsors Anne Beady Designs Apple Fiber Studio Cookie and Bees Fair Winds Farm Irocknits Designs Keegan Lane Designs Kino Knits Knitters Brewing Company Legacy Fiber Artz NähSt Design Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella The Sensible Stitcher Events Stash Dash starts May 22 Check out the Chat Thread in the Knit Girllls Podcast group Contest, News & Notes Point Counterpoint Volume 5 is on sale for $5 through May 31st with code COLLAB. 4 patterns- 2 each from Mary of Kino Knits and me. Life in Focus I checked off 2 things on my 20 for 2020 List. I finished a Bluprint Class: Plying with Jillian Moreno (loved it) Dan & I went kayaking at Jacob’s Pond. On a Happy Note Dan made a new banner for my cousin’s 10th birthday parade. Dan & I celebrated our 16th Anniversary and his brother’s birthday with a socially distant visit in their backyard. We had a visit with my parents, brother and his family. I was delighted to see my cousin Jenny at work.  I enjoyed a one on one chat with my friend Petrina and a Bingo game with her friends. Doing my morning Zoom workout outside on the deck in the nice weather.  Quote of the Week If you want your life to be different, you have to start reacting to life differently. – Bryant McGill Thank you for tuning in! Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!    

In Episode 80, Greg and Pam discuss sourdough, experimenting, and hexes. They also discuss Chapter 1 in Knitting Rules by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Special thanks to Chasing-Rainbows Karen for the intro! SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg is working on a pair of socks for his mom that doesn't have a project page yet. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. Greg is working on a hat design. Greg is continuing experimenting with weaving. Pam's Projects Pam has been working on her daughter's college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She is using Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch. Pam has also been working on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn. Pam worked on her socks with Patons Kroy Sock FX. She's not really following a pattern, just knitting toe-up. Pam started a finished a hair wrap from the pattern Beach Hair Don't Careby Melissa Kemmerer. She used some leftover Anzula Dreamy. Pam finished the weaving on a scarf with some acrylic. She needs to tale it off the loom. Knitting Rules We finished Chapter 1 Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter (affiliate link). You can find her blog here and her books here. Here is a great video of her knitting style. You can read her wikipedia page also. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun! Miscellaneous Pam fell down the sourdough rabbit hole. She didn't start with this technique yet but it's the one that most appeals to her. This is the recipe for overnight sourdough bread. Pam bought too many strawberries and made Strawberry Jam and Strawberry Caramel Sauce. Pam mentioned the OttLite Floor Lamp (affiliate link). Greg mentioned that Bob Dylan has a new album coming out next month. Greg mentioned Korean baseball. Pam and Greg talked about Point/Counterpoint Volume 5 by KinoKnits and Jennifer Lassonde. There is a giveaway going on in the Unraveling Podcast Ravelry forum — check it out! You can also listen to the Kino Knits and Down Cellar Studio podcasts to hear the designers talk about the process of this collaboration. Check out the Knitty SOS page for updates on spring and summer shows that have been cancelled and how to support the vendors who were planning on attending. Greg and Pam talked about the death of TNNA. During the discussion, they mentioned Craft Industry Alliance and Stitchcraft Marketing. Pam talked abut her new phone case from KnitSwag. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Bluprint Premium, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 183 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes & photos can be found here. This week’s segments included: Off the Needles On the Needles Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contest, News & Notes – with special guest Mary Kino Knits Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week Off the Needles Little Brother’s Romper  Pattern: Little Brother’s Romper by PetiteKnit (knitting pattern. ~$4.50 US at time of purchase) Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Yarn: Cascade 220 mystic purple & mystery skein of fingering.  Mom found buttons for me & dropped them off but they are still in quarantine.  Quarantined Unicorn Pattern: Tiny Unicorn Amigurumi by Ahooka Migurumi (free crochet pattern) Hook: E (3.5 mm) Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable Solids (White) & scraps of acrylic Put it in an empty trail mix jar that we took the label off- and put a note saying she was in quarantine. Don’t open for a few more days.  Rainbow Birthday Cake Pattern: Rainbow Birthday Cake by Yarn Blossom Boutique ($1.99 US Crochet pattern) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up in Colorways: Raspberry, Orange, Sunflower, Lime, Aqua, Lilac and White Included a note saying Quarantine cakes take longer to cook than normal cakes so to let it cook a few days before opening Dan’s 32 oz Jar Cozy Pattern: none Hooks: E, F and G Yarn: Lion Brand Re-up Denim and gray.  Reverse Abington Hat Pattern: Abington Hat by Jennifer Lassonde Yarn: Farmers Daughter Fibers Craggy Tweed DK- Amos Moses colorway  Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) & US 6 (4.0 mm) Worked hat according to instructions but switched all purl and purl decreases for the body of the hat to knits and k2tog. Soldotna Crop Pattern: Soldotna Crop by Caitlin Hunter $7 US Knit Pattern Yarn:  2 skeins of Two Reds & A Blonde DK from Dachinger Wool in mustard (Farrah Fawcett) and a blue (Veronica Lake). 2 skeins of Brown Sheep Yarn- Prairie Spun DK. In Rain Cloud (light gray) and Owl Gray (Charcoal) Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 6 (4.0 mm) Size 3: finished bust- 40 inches Designed to fit with 1-4.5 inches of positive ease. Modified the last section of the colorwork yoke. Love how that came out. Decided to knit the number of body repeats called for in the pattern. Ribbing longer than called for. On the Needles Cozy Classic Raglan Pattern: Cozy Classic Raglan by Jessie Maed Designs Needles: US 3 for Ribbing. US 7 for body Yarn: Rowan Cashsoft DK- 57% Merino, 33% Microfiber, 10% Cashmere goat Christmas Stocking for Jenna & Baby Pattern: Granny Square Christmas Stocking by Family Circle Magazine 1977 (not available online anymore) Yarn: Patons Classic Worsted in Bright Red Hook: F (3.75mm) Finished applique pieces for Jenna’s. Both pieces done for baby. Can’t put together until I the know gender. Paton’s Kroy Socks for Gram Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Yarn: Patons Kroy Green Stripe Ragg Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) The 2×2 ribbing on the front of the sock was hampering my progress. When I posted about it on Instagram, user Sheldon_Brungard suggested “Try using a progress keeper and set a small daily goal to complete such as 10 rounds. Once the daily goal is met you can switch to something else that excites you more.” That did the trick! Solid Granny Square Scrap Blanket Yarn: leftover fingering weight yarn Pattern: Solid Granny Square by Lullaby Melodia (free crochet pattern) Hook: D (3.25 mm) 3 rounds per square. Crafty Adventures Started a scrapbook of COVID-19 using Shutterfly. I love documenting life and this is definitely the most bizarre thing I’ve ever lived through. I am already forgetting some tiny details that were striking at the time. I’m including things like “new buzz words, what sold out at the stores, funny memes, what I’m grateful for, home improvement projects. I made banana ice cream using this recipe for Mom since the local place is closed. Hard to find flavor.  Recipe from wellplated.com I Reorganized all leftovers and mini skeins after ordering bag of randoms from Knitty in Color. I packaged up yarn to swap with my friend Melissa. KAL News Quarterly Quests! Get all of the details here.  Check out the Quarter 2 Thread April 1-June 30 – Free the Favorites Knit any projects you have “hearted” over the year with the hopes of knitting them someday. That day will arrive. Knit as many as you can. You will receive extra entries for any pattern that was favorited over 5 yearsIt can be something you’ve made before Thank you to our Quarter 2 Sponsors: Prairie Bag Works, NahStDesigns, Yumi Yarns Designs, agirlandherwool, Holly Press Fibers. Don’t forget to post on Instagram #QuarterlyQuests & #FreetheFavorites & you can always add #downcellarstudiopodcast Splash Pad Party – Opens May 30, 2020! Still have sponsor spots available. Email me downcellarstudio@gmail if you’re interested.  During Kick off weekend May 30th & 31st I am planning some virtual events. Google Hangout. Instagram Lives with our vendors.  Events Maryland Sheep & Wool Virtual Market– check out their Facebook group May 2 & 3.  Contest, News & Notes  Tune in to hear a chat with Mary of Kino Knits and check out her Instagram feed. We talked all about our new Point/Counterpoint Vol 5 Collection Available on Ravelry! Get our 4 accessory collection normally $18 for only $5 through 5/31/20 with code COLLAB. Click here for a link to the collection. May 1 at 8p Eastern Instagram live. Check out Kino Knits Podcast for more of our chat.  Life in Focus 2020 Goals 3 times a week (average) exercise of 20 min or more (focus on strength training)= 156 workouts 7 published patterns on Ravelry 10% more sales of designs compared to 2019       I am becoming a morning workout person which surprised me. April workout totals: Total: 18 out of 30 days – 58% of days worked out. 11 of 18 were strength workouts. Having a blast exploring new trails within a new conservation land property that’s open to the public near my house. It’s so so peaceful and beautiful there.  Design progress- I have a mitt pattern almost ready for test knitting.  Stay Out of the Forest which was already published and 2 designs in Point/Counterpoint. Sales are going really well! What’s helping during Stay at Home: All in April prompts from Corinne Crabtree. Watch video from Corinne Crabtree here . Daily four-point check-in: 1. What’s in my control today? 2. Who am I reaching out to today? 3. How will I move my body a minimum of 5 min. today? 4. Clean mind, clean body…get it done. Other things I’ve been enjoying: Here For You Podcast with Kate & Doree *who also host the Forever35 Podcast Playing Games with Family on Jackbox.tv Friday evening happy hour with friends on Zoom. On a Happy Note I painted guest room- well I applied the first coat of primer but its a start. I’m using Sherwin Williams- Knitting Needles & Pewter Cast.  One day heading out for a walk and saw a cardboard sign on telephone pole- Pop-up Art show ahead. On our Neighbor’s fence (on a corner) a local artists hung painted canvases. Brightened my day.  Misfits Market Box. Interesting in trying it? Use this code to get 25% off: COOKWME-NV9CXZ Sharing- I brought dinner to my friend Megg who is a hard working teacher and Mama. We chatted for a few from the lawn while they were up on their deck and I got to see my 2 year old niece Hattie. We had fun with my niece Aila’s 11th birthday parade and game night that followed. Quote of the Week Sharon Salzberg on faith and keeping an open mind:  “It’s not the existence of beliefs that is the problem, but what happens to us when we hold them rigidly, without examining them, when we presume the absolutely centrality of our views and become disdainful of others.” —— Thank you for tuning in. Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!

I've got a couple new patterns to share! I also review the results of the feedback about what you want more of in the podcast... and announce the winner of all the Kino Knits self-published patterns for 2020. Full show notes and photos can be found at kinoknits.com/073. Recorded Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Hi! Remember me? I've finally recorded Episode 072 with a recap of 2019 and some looking forward to 2020. Plus - enter to win all the Kino Knits self-published patterns in 2020! Full show notes and photos can be found at kinoknits.com/072. Recorded Monday, January 21, 2020.

Mastering the Knits S4E4: Ending February Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 4.  Mentions the Bay Area Knitting Guild Yarn Crawl and her trip to Four Purls Yarn Store where she bought some Emma’s yarn and a pin from Shelli.can. Also talked about eating at Maryland Fried Chicken. Giveaway (4:06): January/February’s giveaway is a skein of the Fiber Seed.  Winner announced in the episode! Promo Share (5:46): Unraveling Yarn Podcast. Master Status (7:21): Natalie talks about getting her feedback from her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 submission and explains what she plans to do to knock this out. In my hands (9:35): Natalie talks about knitting on the following: Against the grain socks by Kino Knits using some Twist Fiber Studios handspun I spun. This is part of the #lotsofsockskal hosted Paperdaisycreations. She mentions loving the Fish Kiss Lips Heel. The movie she mentions is Outlaw King. Masterpieces (13:19): Natalie shares her finished project and learning to brioche. Harlow Hat by Andrea Mowry using Miss Babs Yummy 2 ply in Franklin color and Unwind Yarn Company Journey Sock in Without a Paddle color inspired by the project bag made by The Project Bag. She mentions HPKCHC. Raise Your Hand (17:00): Natalie asks for some help organizing her stash.  She mentions Marie Kondo and her show on Netflix. Comfort Zone (22:23): Natalie talks about A Discovery of Witches show streaming on Shudder.  She mentions Matthew Goode.  The All Souls trilogy and the fourth book Time’s Convert.  She talks about checking out books on her Kindle Paperwhite from the library. She mentions reading Rising Strong by Brené Brown.  Brené Brown’s Ted talk about Vulnerability. Thank you for joining us for series 4 episode 4 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

  Mastering the Knits S4E3: Master Knitter Turbogrrl!   Welcome to the Mastering the Knits podcast!  Natalie starts off this episode with some announcements and extras! Last episode of series 4. Giveaway (1:39) January/February’s giveaway is a skein of the Fiber Seed. Master Status (2:42): Natalie talks about getting her feedback from her TKGA Master Hand Knitting Level 1 submission and also talks about her new job. In my hands (9:39): Natalie talks about knitting on the following: Against the grain socks by Kino Knits using some Twist Fiber Studios handspun I spun. This is part of the #lotsofsockskal hosted Paperdaisycreations Masterpieces (12:55): Natalie talks about her trip to Gatlinburg, TN for a belated honeymoon with her husband of 10 years.  She shares her visit to Smoky Mountain Spinnery and her yarn purchase from Knitted Wit of her sock yarn in Smoky Mountain color. Flax by Tin Can Knits using Malabrigo Rios in Anniversario colorway for #teamnatalie for #stashteamkal with Stash a place for yarn.  End of KAL is during the Bay Area Knitting Guild Yarn Crawl. Gloves knit using a pattern of my own in Knitted Wit sock yarn in Smoky Mountain color. Handspun sock yarn spun using Twist Fiber Studios Polwarth/Silk spun on my Majacraft Pioneer Pilar. Winterfell Cardigan by Katrin Schneider using Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Indigo colorway bought at Bliss Yarns. She launched the Aran version of the pattern.  It’s in my Rainstorm studios Etsy bag. Swatches for Stash a place for yarn in Malabrigo Rios and Malabrigo Washted. Interview (25:25): Interview with Lisa Pannell aka Turbogrrl on Instagram and here on Ravelry.  We talk about her journey through the Master Knitter Program.   Thank you for joining us for series 4 episode 3 of Mastering the Knits.  You can find show notes at masteringtheknitspodcast.com or on our Ravelry group Mastering the Knits Podcast.   You can email us at masteringtheknits@gmail.com. Follow me on twitter at @MtKnitsPodcast and Instagram as @masteringtheknits

Kino Knits is a featured designer on the new Making Things app! Think of it as Netflix for knitters and crocheters... pay one monthly fee and get full access to a huge library of amazing patterns to enable your making. This episode features an interview with the founder of Making Things. To check out the platform, please access through https://makingthin.gs/kinoknits. Full show notes can be found at kinoknits.com/058.  

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 148 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out full show notes on my website.   This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles In my Travels KAL News Events On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: KnitCircus Yarns & Bags by Awesome Grannie      Off the Needles   The Weekender Pattern: The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (Knitting $7 pattern) Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (60% Merino, 40% Rayon from Bamboo- worsted) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for cast on, US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5 mm) for the body     Winnie the Pooh Patterns by Megan Kreiner: Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit Hook: C Yarn: worsted weight yarn from kit   Belle the Butterfly #2 Pattern: Belle the Butterfly $4 pattern from Theresascrochetshop on Etsy Hook: C Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarn scraps from stash   Cuddle Bunny Mini Yarn: leftover worsted weight yarns Hook: C Pattern: Cuddle Bunny Mini by Emmy Faranda ($2.99 downloadable crochet pattern) Learned new invisible decrease technique. Check it out here. Working through front loop only. Works well.   On the Needles   Piglet Patterns by Megan Kreiner: Winnie the Pooh Crochet Book/Kit Hook: C Yarn: worsted weight yarn from kit Piglet- made all pieces. Didn’t have eyes. Need to stuff and sew up     Garret’s Pink & Purple 2 Part Socks Pattern: none Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Great conference knitting. Basically 2 15 inch leg warmers. One is ready for bind off. Second one is in the ribbing on second leg. Need to make 48 stitch shortie socks with 8 inch feet to go with. Two legs done. Pink sick cast on.   Christmas Socks Pattern: TBD Yarn: Fibernymph Dye Works Traveler (sport weight) in the Summertime Blues Colorway + Patons Kroy Solids (Red) Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)   Asymmetrical Shawl  Yarn: Lavender Lune- full skein + a mini set Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) Pattern: TBD- basic garter stitch asymmetrical triangular shawl.     In My Travels   Tune in to hear my Rhinebeck Recap with Mom!   KAL News Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. October 2018 Post Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns Pigskin Party Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.     Pro Shop Sponsors -Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.   AdoreKnit Bags By Awesome Grannie Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works  Infinite Twist Inner Yarn Zen JD Studios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Rainy Day Fiber Co. Rising Tide Fiber Co. Sunsoaked Yarns The Woolly Thistle YumiYarns   Field Sponsors -Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here. Brenda Castiel Designs Fair Winds Farm Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Irocknits Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit-by-Bit Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knitty Natty Designs Lolodidit MediaPeruana Designs Mrs U Makes Nanette Wake Studio Never Not Knitting Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella Remade By Hand Designs A Simple Homestead Tailored—Knits That Fit Teal Torch Knits The martini Knitter Co. V Yarn Windswept Designs   Details Discussed on This Episode:   Frog it Interception Winners September Interception Winner Don't forget to finish up your October Interception Project. Thank you to Kino Knits for sponsoring! I announced the November Interception sponsored by Knitters Brewing Company Events Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA On a Happy Note My big work project going well Taking my nephew Oisin to Treat or Treat at my Nana’s Assisted Living Facility   Quote of the Week The cost of your good habits are in the present. The costs of your bad habits are in the future." James Clear from Atomic Habits   ------     Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 146 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Check out my website for full show notes including photos!   This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming KAL News Events Life in Focus Ask Me Anything On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Knitters Brewing Company, AdoreKnit & Queen City Yarn     Off the Needles Henry's Bunny Pattern: Henry's Bunny- free knitting pattern by Sara Elizabeth Kellner Yarn: Leftover worsted weight alpaca in natural color Needles: US 2 (2.75mm)   On the Needles   Desperately Seeking Shallow Shawl Pattern: Desperately Seeking Shallow SC Crescent by in G (free crochet pattern) Hook: 4.5 mm Yarn: Hampton Artistic Yarns HAY Snorgle (MCN) fingering in the Berry Milkshake color & Toil and Trouble Sonnet in the Wine Harvest Color.   2018 Winter Games Hat Pattern: 2018 Winter Games Hat (free knitting pattern) by Susan Rainey Yarn: Knitters Brewing Company Sock-a-holic II in the NE Patriots Tailgate Party colorway held with gray fingering from stash. Knitters Brewing Company Brewski Worsted in Red & Royal Blue Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)   Turquoise Stripes Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy Needles: US 1.5  (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG   Christmas Pops Socks Yarn: Holly Press Fiber Works SHEEPish in the Christmas Pops Colorway Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern- TBD   Porgs Pattern: Porgs by Emily Premise-Conclusion ($6.50 US) Hook: C Yarn: Vanna's Choice and Craftsy Sprightly Acrylic Worsted   The Weekender Pattern: The Weekender by Andrea Mowry (Knitting $7 pattern) Yarn: Yarn Geek Fibers Whiz Bang (60% Merino, 40% Rayon from Bamboo- worsted) Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) for cast on, US 6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing, US 7 (4.5 mm) for the body Ripped out Journey Sweater  beautiful, cabled pull over. Started in January 201.   Brainstorming Planning out Christmas knitting & crocheting using a Google Spreadsheet. This year. I need to finish 2 projects per week. Think I can make it happen. KAL News     Slay the Stash 2018 Each month you can declare a skein of yarn to knit/crochet/weave to its very end. Let’s use up those older special skeins that are soooo pretty we don’t want to touch them. In 2018, we are turning those sacred skeins into beautiful projects you can enjoy-- and maybe win a new beautiful skein of yarn from one of our sponsors along the way! Full details and rules can be found here. October Thread Use and follow #slaythestash2018 on Social Media Slay the Stash 2018: Sponsor List January: KnitCircus February: Kathryn Frank Fiber Arts March: Blue Skin Yarns April: BlueberryChick Yarn May: Legacy Fiber Artz June: Knitters Brewing Co July: Fish Belly Fiber Works August: SixandSevenFiber September: Fibernymph Dye Works October: Marigold Jen November: Dyenamixx Yarns December: Sunsoaked Yarns Pigskin Party Wondering what this crazy KAL is? Check out this page which gives you the best overview with all necessary links. There’s also a helpful “Start Here” Thread in the Ravelry Group Check out the Rules but if you still have questions, come over to the Questions thread and ask. We’re happy to help. Put your Name on the Roster then claim your spot in the End Zone Dance Thread where you’ll track your points. Continue to update your post with all of the points you earn during the KAL For every 100 points, you’ll earn an entry into the drawing for the Grand Prizes Check out our amazing Sponsors; if you use their products, you’ll earn more points per FO Some of our Pro Shop Level Sponsors will be creating exclusive items for Pigskin Party participants. They may come out at different times and will likely be limited in quantities, so keep your eyes on this Exclusive Items thread in the group for all the latest news Scope out the prizes! Some will be given out during the KAL; some will be part of the Grand Prizes. Don’t forget to use #DCSPigskinParty18 on Instagram so we check out what you’re doing and you can be eligible for participation prizes.   Pro Shop Sponsors -Score 8 points for using a Pro Shop Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here.   AdoreKnit Bags By Awesome Grannie Designs of Acadia Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Inner Yarn Zen JD Studios480 Jennifer Lassonde Designs Knit Style Yarns Knitcircus Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Lilliput Yarn Prairie Bag Works Queen City Yarn Rainy Day Fiber Co. Rising Tide Fiber Co. Sunsoaked Yarns The Woolly Thistle YumiYarns   Field Sponsors -Score 4 points for using a Field Sponsor Product in your FO- For more details click here. Brenda Castiel Designs Fair Winds Farm Holly Press Fibers Imagined Landscapes Designs Irocknits Kino Knits Kitchen Counter Crafter Knit-by-Bit Designs Knit/Wit Designs Knitty Natty Designs Lolodidit MediaPeruana Designs Mrs U Makes Nanette Wake Studio Never Not Knitting Pearl and Plum Progress Keepers by Meliabella Remade By Hand Designs A Simple Homestead Tailored—Knits That Fit Teal Torch Knits The martiniKnitter Co. V Yarn Windswept Designs   This Episode:   JD Studios480  adorable exclusive football bag with embroidery. $33.99 large bag.  10% discount on your purchase. This special promo will be available from now till February 1, 2019. Use code “PIGSKINPARTY2018” at checkout. Knittyknatty- has designs featuring football theme- 40 yard dash socks Lolodidit- is sponsoring a Game Day KAL through her social media! Definitely check it out. Frog it interception 9/24-10/15- details provided in this link Wild Side Interception Sponsored by Kino Knits (October 2018) details provided in this link. Thank you Kino Knits   Events   2018 Box O' Balls Round Robin Mini Swap: sign up anytime during 2018.  Shipping cost of $13.50 (within US; have option to send Internationally) The contents will include: at least 20 mini yarn balls (each ball will be minimum of 5g/ 20 yards) to choose from, a handwritten note or card and a small gift. Find all of the details in this thread in the Ravelry Group.   VT Sheep & Wool: September 29 & 30 in Tunbridge, VT Indie Untangled Rhinebeck Trunk Show– Friday 10/19 Needles Up Rhinebeck- Friday 10/19 NY State Sheep & Wool Festival: October 20 & 21 in Rhinebeck, NY Fiber Festival of New England: November 3 & 4 in West Springfield, MA   Life in Focus After feeling stalled in my progress with Weight Watchers, I've decided to join a private online community called the PnP tribe after listening to the Losing 100 Pounds with Phit-n-Phat podcast and doing their free challenge in September. Then joined- private member community. Online coaching re: mindset behind losing weight. Work has been busy but it's been a great challenge. Good reminder of my strengths as a project manager. Commitment to myself on personal stuff is paying off at staying more on top of work and podcast stuff too! Ask Me Anything Posted on Instagram Stories asking for things you want to know. Tune in to hear what I said!     On a Happy Note A peek at some of the yarn I purchased from some of our Pigskin Party Sponsors   I am looving wearing and Sharing Fall shawls on Instagram check out  #fallshawlstyle to see more and post yourself wearing your shawls too so I can see. Had my nieces and nephew-Riley, Garret Millie- for a sleepover. Millie is still finding first grade very tiring. 2 naps on Saturday. Altitude trampoline park. Garret brought his 2 part rainbow socks & I lengthened toes. Instagram live on Sunday with girls and Mom.  Kids picked out things they wanted me to make for Christmas. Pancakes...SO MUCH FUN! Will's flag football game then to soccer. Helped Dan with wood. hucking trees out of the woods onto the driveway and into trailer Massage on Sunday! needed it. another round of hiit classes. Long walks to the reservoir on the weekends- my happy place. Planning to meet Meghan weekly help with Hattie's Christmas Stocking. Receiving texts with photos Hattie needing new sweater.   Quote of the Week "The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let the dead things go." ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!    

In this episode, the girls share their thoughts on planning (or not) sweaters for the men in their lives. Review Mary of Kino Knits and Clare of Knit Share Love recently released the Point/Counterpoint, Volume 3 collection. It's another gorgeous collaboration in this series, with 2 hats, a shawl, and a pair of fingerless mitts. Finished Projects  Susie finished her Timber Bay hat, her Origami Top Hat, and her Pebble Beach Shawl. Danie finished a Playful Stripes Cardigan out of Knit Picks Shine Sport. Current Projects Susie worked on her Winter Remix Hexi Socks, and cast on a pair of Circuitous Ribbed Socks out of 716knit 716Sock in the Winning Friends Through Telepathy colorway as well as a Lilli Pilli out of Sun Valley Fibers MCS Fingering in Purple Passion, Lavender, and Whisper. Danie started her Cattails sleeves, worked more on her Daelyn Pullover, her MIL Socks, and revisited her Handspun Elda Cardigan.

This week I only want to knit Greener on My Side by Kino Knits, because I am the boss of my knitting and I can do that if I want.

This week, I'll tell you about my finished Fairy Hill Shawl, a chance to win a pattern, the Allichka Hat from Kino Knits, and the chicks in my house.

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 112 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. This week's segments included:     Off the Needles On the Needles Brainstorming Crafty Adventures KAL News Events Contests, News and Notes Life in Focus On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Off The Needles Brooklyn the Ballerina Pattern: Brooklyn the Ballerina by Yarn Society on Etsy (not list on Ravelry) $4.99 Hook: C Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (white), Knit Picks Brava (blue), Malibrigo (red)   On the Needles   Mexicali Stripes Socks + Blues Stripey Socks Patons Kroy Stripes in Mexicali Stripes and Singin the blues stripes Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Cascade Heritage Prints Christmas Socks Yarn: Cascade Heritage Prints Color 26 Holidays Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Pattern: OMG Heel by Megan Williams   Lea’s Christmas Stocking  Pattern: Christmas Stockings to Knit and Crochet from Family Circle Magazine Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in Red, Everglade Heather and White Hook: F (3.75 mm)   Granny Square Scrap Blanket #2 Pattern: Waveless Colorful Granny by CherylDeeCrochet (free) Hook: D (3.25 mm) Yarn: leftover angering weight scraps Using 3 rounds of one color of fingering.   Hexagon Scrappy Blanket Pattern: Instructions from this tutorial Yarn: leftover sock yarn Hook: D 3.25 mm   Brainstorming Swatching for Donner by Elizabeth Doherty. Yarn= Ellyn Cooper’s Yarn Sonnets- Jenny base which is a 50/50 bamboo cotton fingering in the driftwood colorway Getting Gradient Angles back on track. I encourage you to check out the amazing kits at Infinite Twist. be sure to put Down Cellar Studio in the referral box at check out to get some free goodies. For a free copy of the Quintia Shawl pattern through May 31st with code: highfive It's the the of year to wash the winter knits before storing them for the winter. That will help to keep any critters away. Crafty Adventures Week in the Life Project by Ali Edwards. Some products I mentioned. Becky Higgins 6x8 page protectors Snap brand 6x8 page protectors Pics Art app to put digital stamps on photos Digital stamps from Ali Edwards   KAL News 12 Months to Christmas KAL Click here to find about more about this KAL. Check out: Chat Thread & FO Thread  The 12 Months to Christmas KAL is a craft-a-long that helps you prepare for the busy winter holiday season. Complete gift projects each month (or just in the months that you choose) so you don’t have to scramble in December. Find some cool new gift ideas, cheer each other on, and we’ll provide some motivation in the form of the potential to win prizes!   WIP’ing 2017 in the Butt Declare a WIP from 2016 or earlier within the first 5 days of the month, posting a photo of it in the thread. Finish the project by the end of the month, update your post with your FO photo and you'll be eligible to win a Ravelry downloadable pattern of your choosing up to $8. April Prize: Fibernymph Dye Works- A set of mini skeins from my Antigua colorway collection…this includes six mini skeins, three on Bounce (80 yards each) and three on Bedazzled (87 yards each) Splash Pad Party KAL The Splash Pad Party KAL runs June 1- July 31. Click here for Rules. Interested in Sponsoring? Click here for details. Snack Shack Sponsors (as of 4/28) Daizie Knits Imagined Landscapes Designs Knits4Comfort MarigoldJen Hand Dyed Yarns The Martini Knitter Company MediaPeruana Designs Remade By Hand Designs She Is Sew Whimsical Sunny Shoppe Windswept Designs The Worsted Purl  Zombody Knits   Pro Shop Sponsors (as of 4/28)   Atelier de Soyun Colorful Eclectic Dragonfly Fibers Fibernymph Dye Works Infinite Twist Knit Style Yarns Knitters Brewing Company Knitty Kitty Bags The Periwinkle Sheep Pearl and Plum Prairie Bag Works Skeindalous Yarns Sunsoaked Yarns Wooly Wonka Fibers Designs of Arcadia will be selling Splash Pad Party Logo Totes- get Pro Shop points for using that as your project bag. Also makes a great beach/pool tote! I love mine.   Events Where are Jen & Lisa?: check out the thread in our Ravelry Group Maryland Sheep & Wool: May 6 & 7, 2017 + Pop Up Event a the Knot House May 5-7 in Frederick MD NH Sheep and Wool: May 13 & 14, 2017 RI Fiber Festival: May 20, 2017 Long Island Fleece & Fiber Fair- May 20 & 21, 2017 Massachusetts Sheep and Wool: May 27 & 28, 2017 Adirondack Wool and Arts Festival: September 23 & 24 VT Sheep and Wool: September 30 & October 1, 2017 Tune in to hear my best trips for Maryland Sheep & Wool Planning. Also check out: My blog post on Fiber Events: Setting Yourself Up for Success Mary, Kino Knits, created a free downloadable fiber festival planning sheet, available exclusively to subscribers to her new Kino Knits newsletter. Sign up here.   Stash Dash KAL - hosted by the Knit Girllls Podcast. Starts May 26th.   Contest News and Notes Please check out my latest shawl design Emelyn Mae Shawl  regular price $6.00. On sale for 50% off until May 15th.     Life in Focus Happiness Project 2017- April Explore my Surroundings   Exploring Charles Street after work. $10 sock blockers at store that's moving. Dan and I went to a local restaurant for their $2 tapas Thursday night events three weeks in a row. Adding date night into routine definitely making me happier. On A Happy Note Easter with the family Retirement Planning Kris' birthday dinner Bowling for A’s 8th birthday. CT Sheep and Wool Festival with Emelyn (our 4th fiber festival together). Tune in for audio at end of the episode. Quote of the Week “To be really happy and really safe, one ought to have at least two or three hobbies, and they must all be real.” – Winston Churchill, “Hobbies”   ------   For website: Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Ravelry: BostonJen & Down Cellar Studio Podcast Ravelry Group Twitter: Instagram & Periscope: BostonJen1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downcellarstudio Sign up for my email newsletter to get the latest on everything happening in the Down Cellar Studio!  

Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits        Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure    Chiagoo 16 inch Circulars   I mentioned that this project would be great for watching The Americans, since it has a lot of subtitles.    Knits in Rehearsal    V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli     Knitting News, Notes and Events    We wrapped up the  Point/Counterpoint Volume 2 giveaway. Thanks to Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Design for the giveaway. Listen up to see if you were a lucky winner!      March Mowry Madness!  We were able to announce three winners of an Andrea Mowry pattern. If you entered, be sure to listen for your name!   The Knit A Long officially runs March 15th-April 30th, but it's going to be very informal. Knit patterns by Andrea Mowry, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl. Wips are welcome and you don't have to finish your project to enter. No prizes yet, but I'll let you know if something is donated!       New Year, New Ewe! We wrapped up the New Year, New Ewe Kal on March 10th and winners are announced on this episode.     Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel         The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Hoping to attend the Carolina Fiber Fest March 24-25, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.   Knitting Talk Back: Knitting as Activism The recent Pussy Hat Project got me thinking about knitting activism and the history of it. I found several good resources for your entertainment and education.    Thread for Thought: How Fashion Intersects Politics, Economics, Gender, Race and Popular Culture.    Definition of Craftivism   Jen's a Little Loopy    Knitting Nanas   Knitting Sweaters for Elephants   I also mentioned this book about Knitted Taxidermy.  The original Yarn Bombing   Non-Knitting Segments   Meatless Monday This is a two-fer as it's a Meatless Monday and One Pot Wonder recipe: Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet from Ambitious Kitchen.    Love it or Leave it Love: Golden Girls Collectibles ReAction Figures Action Figures from Funko  Coloring Book    Leave: Analysis Paralysis when it comes to my hair   Theatrical Updates I have seen three shows recently:    The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime    The Bodyguard, the Musical   All Shook Up   Other News and Notes Running Updates I finished 1/2 marathon number 4 on March 4, 2017 Have 2 short races coming up on March 18th and March 25th, 2017   Books Finished listening to The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty which I liked a lot.   Currently Reading American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping and Trial of Patty Hearst.

Show Ready Knits Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry So many flubs on this project!   Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche. It's a good tutorial, but I went into a lot of detail about the Craftsy Class I recently purchased called Explorations in Brioche, taught by Nancy Marchant.   Knits in Rehearsal New Cast on: V-Neck Boxy by Joji Locatelli I used this great tutorial for German Short Rows.    I also mentioned this interview with Joji Locatelli on the Sweet Georgia Show.  Panther's Socks    Sockhead Hat by Kelly McClure    Knitting News, Notes and Events    New Year, New Ewe! Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.     Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel   I learned the German Twisted Cast-on for my New Year New Ewe project!   March Mowry Madness!  This will be a short, mostly informal Knit A Long where we knit patterns by Andrea Mowry, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Kal. Andrea has generously donated 3 patterns that I will give away for the KAL. To enter, go to the Ravelry group for the Actually Knitting podcast and tell me which pattern(s) you'd like to make for the KAL. I will draw winners to announce on the March 15th episode of the podcast. Enter by March 10th to win your choice of an Andrea Mowry pattern.   March Mowry Madness will officially start March 15th, though WIPS will be allowed, and it will run through April 30th, 2017. Check out the Ravelry group for more information. This will be a chatter based KAL and I'll give away some prizes if any are donated!   We still have an ongoing giveaway for Point/Counterpoint Volume 2, by Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Designs. The thread will stay open until March 10th so hurry over to Ravelry for your chance to win.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship.   Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Hoping to attend the Carolina Fiber Fest March 25-26, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting@gmail.com or contact me on Ravelry.   Auditioning Knits I muse today about which Andrea Mowry pattern I should cast on for the #MarchMowryMadness Kal that starts officially on March 15, 2017.   I'd love to Find My Fade, but I don't think that will happen right now.   I talked about Goldfinch, a gorgeous shawl, as well as Broken Thyme which is a pretty cowl.   I also talked about two tops, the Kingston Tunic and Mae. Right now I'm leaning towards Mae.   Non-Knitting Segments  What a Crock Crock Pot Balsamic Pork Roast   Love it or Leave it Love: Z: The Beginning of Everything on Amazon Prime   Leave:  Nothing to report!  Other News and Notes   Running Things have been going along much more smoothly now that I am healthy and running on a regular basis. I am running a local 1/2 marathon on March 4, 2017.   Books I finished reading: It's Not Me, It's You by Mhairi MacFarlane I also finished a book I didn't like so much, This episode is brought to you by Audible! Use this link to get a free 30 day trial from Audible.com. I'm currently listening to The Hypnotist's Love Story, by Liane Moriarty and I can highly recommend the audio version of any of her books!                     

Knitting Segments Show-Ready Knits Kit Kat Hat Number 6 by Andre Sue Knits    Knits in Rehearsal Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry So many flubs on this project!   Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche. It's a good tutorial, but I went into a lot of detail about the Craftsy Class I recently purchased called Explorations in Brioche, taught by Nancy Marchant.     Panther's Socks    Knitting News, Notes and Events    New Year, New Ewe! Are you ready to try something new with your knitting? A new technique or type of product? Perhaps a designer you have never tried? A new type of yarn? Check out the episode for more information about this Knit A Long for 2017. Officially it will run January 1 through March 10, 2017. Check out the chatter thread in the Ravelry Group. Rules will be listed in the Ravelry group as well.     Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon   3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel   I learned the German Twisted Cast-on for my New Year New Ewe project!   March Mowry Madness!  This will be a short, mostly informal Knit A Long where we knit patterns by Andrea Mowry, the famous designer behind the Find Your Fade Kal. Andrea has generously donated 3 patterns that I will give away for the KAL. To enter, go to the Ravelry group for the Actually Knitting podcast and tell me which pattern(s) you'd like to make for the KAL. I will draw winners to announce on the March 15th episode of the podcast. Enter by March 10th to win your choice of an Andrea Mowry pattern.   March Mowry Madness will officially start March 15th, though WIPS will be allowed, and it will run through April 30th, 2017. Check out the Ravelry group for more information.   The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc.   Hoping to attend the Carolina Fiber Fest March 25-26, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.   Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017   We are starting our knitting club back up at school. Do you have some yarn or other supplies that you'd like to get rid of and donate towards a good cause? Send me an email at actuallyknitting.blogspot.com The Reviews are In!  I reviewed 2 collections on this episode! Listen to hear my thoughts on the Point/Counterpoint Volume 2, by Kino Knits and Prairie Girls Designs.   Would you like to win your own copy of this 4 pattern collection? Go to the Ravelry Group and enter to win by telling me which pattern you like the best in the collection!   The other collection I was fortunate enough to get an advanced copy of is Heart on my Sleeve by Tin Can Knits. This is a great collection that supports a great charity, the Against Malaria Foundation. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this collection will go to the foundation.     Non-Knitting Segments Meatless Monday Roasted Butternut Squash with Couscous and Vegetables   Love it or Leave it Love: Pride and Prejudice Coloring Book Leave: Nada, life is really good these days!  Other News and Notes  I am officially back to running! Yay!    Books Finished:  The Marriage Game by Allison Weir   Born a Crime by Trevor Noah       Currently Reading:      It's Not Me, It's You by Mhairi MacFarlane    

In this episode, the girls catch up on all things fiber. Contest The 2016 Legend-Prairie contest will be closing soon-ish, and some late-breaking prizes have been added! Please check out the Ravelry thread for all the details. Stuff & Things Susie is excited to announce the release of the Point/Counterpoint, Volume 2 collection collaboration with Kino Knits! Check out the contest Ravelry thread to learn how to win a copy. Finished Projects Susie started and finished a test knit hat Ermahgerd! PSL for Sarah/mrsshoo of Cultivate & Create, using The Lemonade Shop DK in Spectravision, finished her Directional Socks, and started and finished her Tilled Row Socks using With Pointed Sticks Ballpoint Sock in the Tulip Fields colorway. Current Projects Danie is crocheting away on her Micah's Blanket, and hexis for a WeekEnder Blanket. Susie finished the 13th of 63 (or 70) squares on her Oh Scrap! Blanket, and worked on yet another sock of her own design using KnitKnot Studio Half Hitch Sock in the Lunacy colorway. She also started the Earl version of the Lady & Early Grey Socks using Narwhal Needlework Rogue Sock in the River Tan colorway. She knit more on Architexture using madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in the Undergrowth colorway, and NightBlossoms using One Twisted Tree Lace in the Acid Peacock colorway. She also cast on Good Vibes using Hedgehog Fibres Sock in Bali and Genie.

Episode 21: Cravats, Hats, and Cats In Episode 21, Greg and Joey talk about cravats, hats, and cats. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Thank-Yous AlpakkaAnna, for copies of her newest shawl design: Björkö Shawl. Giveaways Prizes are on the way from the County/State Fair KAL. Thank you for your patience. We announced the winner for a copy of Point/Counterpoint by Kino Knits and Sarah Schira. We announced the winner for a copy of Letterpress by Sara Bauer. Projects Joey continues to work on a scarf for his son. He realized that the 1-year anniversary of starting this project is approaching and is targeting to finish the scarf by then. Joey knitted a PussyHat for a friend who is attending the Women's March on Washington on January 21. See the PussyHat Project website for more information about this project. Greg finished a pair of Zigzagular Socks for his mom (project page). He used HauteKnitYarn and his mom loves them. Greg finished the Voss Cowl (project page). He loves how the colorwork came out, but can definitely improve on his grafting technique. Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete, and he's about 25% done with the leg of the second sock. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast. Greg has converted his imaginary knitting to real-life knitting: the Sun Blossoms Cowl (project page) with amazing alpaca yarn from Fair Winds Farm. Reviews Knitcrate (affiliate link) — Use code KD20 at checkout to receive 20% off your first order. We followed-up on our Knitcrate review from the last episode. Podcasts We Mention And Love Twinset Designs Down Cellar Studio Knitmore Girls Yarns At Yin Hoo 2 Knit Lit Chicks Misc GitHub, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino — components of Joey's tech-related goal for 2017. DuoLingo — a free language learning tool. We've created an “Unraveling Spanish” club. We think you can join the club no matter which language you are studying, not just Spanish. Use code 3RDBNA to join. La La Land — Joey loves this movie.

Episode 20: Actual Knitting Actually Occurred In Episode 20, Greg and Joey talk about scarves, subscriptions, and shipping. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We haven't shipped prizes from previous giveaways yet. We will, eventually, we promise. Projects Joey is working on a scarf for his son. His promise of finishing it by Christmas in previous episodes did not specify which Christmas it will be finished by. He's making good progress, but isn't banking on Christmas anymore. Greg completed a Mini-Stocking (no project page). He loves this pattern. Greg is knitting dishcloths. On his fishing trip, he knitted a big one with cotton yarn and Scrubby yarn held double. He's looking forward to using it. He also has been using KnitPicks Dishie yarn, which he loves. Greg is working on a pair of Zigzagular Socks for his mom (project page). First sock is complete, he's starting the zigs and zags on the other sock now. He's using HauteKnitYarn. Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast. Greg has started some imaginary knitting: the Sun Blossoms Cowl with amazing alpaca yarn from Fair Winds Farm. Reviews Point/Counterpoint by Kino Knits and Sarah Schira– check out the thread in our Ravelry group for your chance to win a copy of this collection. Letterpress by Sara Bauer — check out the thread in our Ravelry groupfor your chance to win a copy of this collection. Knitcrate — Use code KD20 at checkout to receive 20% off your first order. Podcasts Ewe University Kino Knits Imagined Landscapes Yarns At Yin Hoo Music The Louvin Brothers Misc Harvesting Mistletoe: Gunfire Gets The Job Done

In this episode, Danie finishes a pile of sweaters and Susie casts on a pile of projects. Stuff & Things Check out the Glorien cowl from Kino Knits, and Susie's Good Grief! child sweater pattern! Events The Big-Bad-Berg-along started October 1st and runs through November 15th! Check out the thread in the Ravelry group, and be sure to check out the threads in the other podcasts’ groups too! Finished Projects Susie finished her Threshold in time for family photos, and it looked goooood. Danie finished her Rhinebeck Campside Cardi, re-knit the buttonband on her Handspun Elda Cardigan, finished her Featherweight Cardigan, and started AND finished two Harvests! Current Projects Danie swatched for an epic Hamilton-inspired hat Emily of Knitting Butterflies has designed.  Susie started figuring out the border on her Oh Scrap Blanket, and because she's a Prairie Girl, had to do some re-figuring too. She knit a bit on her black 2x1 Ribbed Socks, her Directional Socks,  and cast on a third Newborn Bonnet & Wrap Set, and yet another iteration of a Christmas Stocking. She worked a little on her Drachenfels, and cast on a Pebble Beach Shawl using handspun from Sarah of Cultivate & Create, a super secret hat using madelinetosh Vintage in Mill Pond. And finally, she cast on a new sweater - Vedai - using One Twisted Tree Lavish in Frozen Forest of Dean. Future Projects Danie is going to swatch for Staring at Stars to cast on soon. Enhance the Stash Susie enhanced her stash with blanket edging yarn twice, The Loopy Ewe S0lid Series in Slate, sweater yarn, One Twisted Tree Lavish in Frozen Forest of Dean, and a new bag from The Fat Squirrel.

In this episode, the girls review the design collection Point/Counterpoint. Susie self-sabotages her sweater goal with a snail stuffie, and Danie gets her steek on. Stuff & Things Thank yous to Bronwyn of Bronwyn the Brave Designs for sending us her newest pattern Gathering Rosebuds, and Melinda of the YarnderWoman podcast for sending Susie the Ligita Shawl and Danie Risteilyhuivi (Cruise Shawl), and Caroline of Clotheslines Designs for sending us her Yellow Roses and allowing us to share how she is raising funds for the charity Mind. Susie also mentions the Mighty Fix subscription box. Events The Big-Bad-Berg-along starts October 1st and runs through November 15th! Check out the thread in the Ravelry group, and be sure to check out the threads in the other podcasts’ groups too! Susie and mrsshoo Sarah of the Cultivate & Create podcast are knitting stuffies in the month of October and calling it the Creepy Crawly Critter KAL! Keep an eye out on the Cultivate & Create Ravelry group for a prize announcement. Finished Projects Susie finished her Slo'Moe, as well as her secret shawl project. Current Projects Danie knit on her kid mittens, her Bronco socks, and some husband socks. She also STEEKED her Rhinebeck Campside Cardi! Susie is worked on her Threshold, and cast on Drachenfels using Sun Valley Fibers MCS Fingering in Lavender, Whisper, and Purple Passion, which she is homing in her ShawlSack from Studio in the Green. Review Check out the fabulous and unique collaboration between Mary of Kino Knits and Sarah of Imagined Landscapes in Point/Counterpoint, Volume 1! Enhance the Stash Danie got a wonderful box of goodies in the form of the Bar Maids House Special: Knitmore Girls #2! KISS How do you downsize or minimize your handknits? Does level of knitting skill in the selected-to-be-downsized item change your approach? Share with us in the episode thread on the Ravelry group!

Hello, and welcome in to Episode 51 where there's blether (some organized, some not so much!) about Fleece-Wise and why I knitted 4 sleeves for one sweater.  There's lots of Giveaway news and winners are announced.  I review 3 patterns including "Point and Counterpoint" by Kino Knits and Imagined Landscapes, "Letterpress" by Sara Bauer and "Amplitude" by Greg Cohoon.  I recall my day trip to Vermont Sheep & Wool and then there's the bit where I realize Rhinebeck is getting close!  Enjoy!

Katie undoes what feels like all her crafting, and Sarah's published a very cool collaboration with Mary of Kino Knits. While Imaginary Knitting, we chat about how to plan for shopping at a big event like Vogue Knitting Live. Come share your tips in our Raverly group!   Show notes can be found on the Imagined Landscapes website: imaginedlandcapes.com/podcast  

Knitting Segments   Knits in Rehearsal Hermione's Every Day Socks by Erica Lueder I'm knitting these out of my first ever skein of Socks that Rock by Blue Moon Fiber Arts.   Memories Blanket by Georgie Nicolson   Stash Dash Plans Stash Dash is a Summer KAL hosted by the Knit Girllls video podcast!  Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli I bought the Argentine yarn from Pura Hilados and I can't wait to get this!   Worsted Boxy   Hermione's Everyday socks (linked above)   Rainbow Vanilla Socks   Astonish Top   Endpaper Mitts    Effortless Cardigan   Ice Shanty by Amy Miller      Knitting News, Notes and Events World Wide Knit in Public Day is June 18th, 2016     Hamilton Contest I forgot to draw a winner on Episode 51, so listen up to see if you are the lucky winner! Thanks to Thuy from the Twisted Stitches Podcast for donating this prize!      Broadway Kal This Kal ended on April 30th and prizes were drawn. If you haven't listened to Episode 51 please check it out to see if you were a winner!   PalKal 2016 This is the biggest and best event of the year for Actually Knitting listeners!   What is the PalKal?   The PalKal will run June 15- September 15 2016   The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes can be found on the show notes and in the specially labeled threads in the Actually Knitting group on Ravelry.  Enter as many projects as you like. Each project gets a separate post in the non-chatter thread. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag #palkal2016 on Instagram and Ravelry.  Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, doesn’t matter when they were started.     Featured Performer Sponsors are coming in everyday and so far there are coupon codes available from the following sponsors:    Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting   Brenda Castiel    Daniela from Caffeinated Knitting   Knitting Daddy Greg from Unraveling with Greg and Joey   Mary from Kino Knits   Sarah Shoo from Cultivate and Create   Susie from The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast   The coupon code for all vendors is PalKal2016 to keep things simpler this year! Thanks so much to all of the sponsors!   There will be a special Actually Knitting PalKal mini skein kit available from One Twisted Tree on May 17th, 2016, at 7am CST.          Knitting Talkback: Yarn and Knit Wear Storage This episode I answered a question from the What Would You Like to Hear about thread in the Ravelry group.   I referenced this blog post about yarn-eating insects and also this information about using cedar to keep the bugs away.   I like to store my shawls and other knitted items in hanging soft shelves like these from Amazon.   Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken  (not a true one-pot recipe but really delicious)   Love it or Leave it Love: Josh is cooking more now that we have a pressure cooker   Leave: My public library often has the first book in a series but none of the others!    Other News and Notes   Actually Reading I finished reading The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith   I'm still reading The Girl with All the Gifts by M. R. Carey   Actually Running No big updates to report. 

Welcome to the next big experiment from Kino Knits - a podcast! This episode establishes what to expect from the podcast and takes you on a trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Full show notes, links, and photographs can be found at http://kinoknits.com/001 (click on web address). Recorded on September 12, 2015.