Podcasts about knit city

Dear Spinning Circle,This episode of Wool n' Spinning Radio has been a long time coming - Melissa and I have been trying to connect for a while, seeing each other at our local Knots & Hops each month, bumping into each other at Knit City and Fibres West throughout the years and so much more. It was a pleasure to sit down with her and chat about her business and love of wool - her enthusiasm is unbelievably infectious. You can't help but feel sucked in by her love of the process from her favourite part of the process, washing, to picking and carding.Melissa's video on Picking Wool hereThank you to Melissa for sharing her journey to date and I look forward to chatting with her again this summer to record a Part II. After we stopped the recording, she came up with topics for Part III, as well, so stay tuned!Find Melissa:Instagram @mellyknits hereWebsite hereRavelry @smellyknits hereIf you would like to be featured on Wool n' Spinning Radio, have a story to tell or want to discuss your making, please reach out to Rachel. You can leave a comment below or message her privately!Until next time,Happy Processing!Rachel

Welcome to A Yarn Story! This week, Carmen and Kayleigh discuss their knitting adventures and various updates. They start by addressing a technical mishap from the last episode where half of the video didn't record (hence no YouTube last time!).We kick things of with new wine (of course!) Convivial, a Gamay Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley. Carmen share stories from Knit City in Toronto where she exhibited with Walcot Yarns and met fellow knitters, including the boys from Les Garçons and friends from her online stitch and bitch group

Kayleigh takes charge of this week's podcast as Carmen is away in Toronto at Knit City and is joined by Susan.  They kick things off by introducing a gorgeous Sicilian wine from the show sponsor, Wolf Wine, before diving into the knitting talk!  Kayleigh and Susan explore different yarns and patterns, focusing on the Fonty Super Tweed and make suggestions for various projects like the Esther Jacket and the Old River Road pattern. They review the Chiaogoo Forte knitting needle set and share personal anecdotes about their favorite wines and cocktails. Here's a breakdown of the episode--------------------------------------------------00:00 - 00:28: Introduction01:02 - 02:00: Wine Introduction05:58 - 09:12: Knitting TalkSusan shares a recent project: Andrea Mowry's broom pattern.Discussion on knitting patterns, yarn choices and personal experiences.Various patterns and styles discussed, including boxy and cropped designs.09:12 - 18:05: Current Knitting ProjectsKayleigh's and Susan's ongoing projects and knitting plans.Mention of specific yarns, patterns, and knitting techniques.Susan discusses her Petite Knit Cumulus V-neck project.Both share detailed experiences and thoughts on different yarns.18:05 - 32:42: New YarnIntroduction to new yarns in the shop from the Raw Wool Company (SUPER exciting!) including the yarn's origin, types, and characteristics.Recommendations for knitting projects using the Raw Wool CompanyKayleigh and Susan's personal preferences and future knitting plans.32:42 - 50:09: Q&A Segment - this week Kayleigh & Susan answer:What would you make with your Fonty Super Tweed?Do you have any yarn suggestions for the Old River Road pattern by Kay Hopkins?What's the best wine and best drink you've ever had?50:09 - 58:35: Knitting Patterns DiscussionYarn suggestions for specific patterns.Detailed discussions on pattern suitability for different yarns.Recommendations for using Fonty Super Tweed and Old River Road pattern by Kay Hopkins.58:35 - 1:11:30: Product Review: Chiaogoo Forte Needle Set-----------------------------------Ask us anything!Click here to submit a question for the podcast-----------------------------------Get In TouchSocial Media: Instagram | TikTokWebsite: www.ayarnstory.co.ukEmail: hello@ayarnstory.co.ukVisit us:A Yarn Story,128 Walcot Street,Bath,BA1 5BG+44 (0)1225 429239-----------------------------------Huddle Podcasting LtdThis episode was produced by Huddle Podcasting Ltd. Learn how you can harness the power of podcasts to grow your business at www.huddlepodcasting.com

Welcome to Episode 372 of our knitting and crochet podcast! We are Jocelyn and Diana, two Canadian friends who love to craft, caffeinate, and converse about fibery goodness. Come join us for some expert enabling, carefree craft alongs, and of course the chaotic unscripted Patreon ads. Content 00:00 Musical Intro00:25 Chatting4:35 Projects4:55 Cropped Cardigan design… Continue reading Episode 372 – Knit City Toronto and Sweaters

Thank you for an amazing show today! You all made it so special to be here and record with you. We had so much to talk about – namely, spinning consistent yarns and continually trying to improve, and sweater knitting. We always seem to fall down rabbit holes when it comes to sweaters! Thank you again! Thank you for being here today, especially those who were able to make it to the Live Stream. I appreciate your time spent here in this place and me. I hope you feel most welcome because you are welcome here. In today’s show, we chat about my finished Mariechen cardigan that I was able to cast off and block this past weekend. We also discuss a large finished spin: My Falkland yarn I’ve been working on since Knit City! Enjoy the show!

Dear Spinning Circle,Welcome! This month on Wool n' Spinning Radio, Katrina and I chat about our most recent festival that was hosted here in Vancouver, BC, namely Knit City. It is a large knit-centric event that many of us look forward to throughout the year. This year, Rachel was able to attend as a patron and she reflects on that experience, while Katrina was vending and she shares how the weekend unfolded for her. Together, we reflect on what festivals are for, the marathon of the weekend and general thoughts about community. For last months episode on video, please have a look here. Patreon Link hereAs always, we look forward to hearing your reflections and thoughts. Please comment below on what struck you as you listened!Until next month,Rachel & Katrina

SOUND IS FIXED WITHIN A MINUTE!! KEEP WATCHING!! Thank you for being here today, especially those who were able to make it to the Live Stream. I appreciate your time spent here in this place and me. I hope you feel most welcome because you are welcome here. In today’s show, I re-cap a bit about this weekend’s Knit City. It was incredible and I feel so inspired about my Make Nine for 2020. There was so much to take in! I have our next Breed & Colour Study to announce and I will link to the video post of Wool n’ Spinning Radio for our patron community. I will post the colours and braids ASAP – I’m just waiting on Katrina to photograph everything! I’m excited to share a combination Breed & Colour Study reflection and Spinning Growth with you. And finally, I have some works in progress and finished objects to share! Enjoy the full, packed show this week.

In which I go to Knit City Vancouver for two hours, spend a lot of time preparing things, talk about ramie for Level 4, finish a sock and make good progress on the second, am almost knitting on the Autoknitter but have learned lots in trying to cast on, and don’t get anything done on […] more...

This week, Felicia is chatting with Rachel Price and Kate Burge of Spincycle Yarns. Spincycle Yarns is a very unique yarn company as they create small batch mill-spun yarn, spun from fibre that they hand dye so the yarns look and feel like handspun! You have probably seen Spincycle Yarns featured in such designs like Andrea Mowry's The Shiftcowl and Nightshift shawl among many others. Join Felicia, Rachel, and Kate as they chat about all things colour and spinning!   "...the first time we ever hung out  it was Easter Sunday and we went to my... house... and we had... a pound of fibre and we're like 'Alright, let's go crazy and dye it' and we did and it was like so much fun  and we just... I don't know like as opposed to crafting by yourself, when you find your crafting soulmate to work with it's so much more fun." -  Kate Burge on meeting her best friend (and future business partner) Rachel Price In this episode, we talk about: 1:21 Rachel and Kate introduce themselves 3:05 Rachel and Kate chat about how they started spinning yarn 4:32 What made Rachel and Kate make the decision to go into business together? 7:03 How do you go from selling handspun yarn to production dyeing and spinning? 9:33 Sport Weight vs Fingering Weight: What's the difference and does it really matter? 11:43 Where Spincycle Yarns sources its fibre from and how they choose what fibre goes into their millspun yarns 15:30 Can yarn construction techniques be experimented with when you have your own mill? 17:34 How many colourways is Spincycle Yarns producing right now? 20:32 How do Rachel and Kate draw the boundaries between work and play when running a yarn business? 26:36 Felicia asks Rachel about how she learned how to weave in Harrisville 30:07 Do Rachel and Kate teach textile arts to the public? 32:35 What changes have Rachel and Kate seen in the knitting world over the years? And the fun of collaborating with Andrea Mowry 40:10 Where to find Rachel and Kate online! Also you can find Spincycle Yarns at Knit City in Vancouverthis year at the Starlight Knitting Society booth! 43:32 Felicia's Final Notes and Giveaway!   Here's Where You Can Find Spincycle Yarns: Website: www.spincycleyarns.com Instagram: @spincycle_yarns   Enter the Giveaway for 2 Free Skeins of Spincycle Yarns: If you want to get your hands on Rachel and Kate's beautiful yarn, enter our contest to win 2 free skeins of their brand new colourway: Castaway! Thank you so much to Rachel, Kate, and the hardworking Spincycle gang for making this giveaway possible! Click here to enter the giveaway »   Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining us this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your fellow fibre art friends. And if you like what we're doing here, please leave a rating and review on iTunes for the show. We read each and every email and bit of feedback, whether it's on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, so we welcome your comments. Thank you all so much for your continued support of our show! Until next time, enjoy colour!   Music Credits: Playbook of Happiness – by RimskyMusic Click to subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Stitcher Radio Subscribe on Spotify

Sylvia is a knitwear designer who has self-published several knitwear design collections. She is well-known for her Waiting for Rainshawl which is one of the first shawls of this design to use short rows and lace together. Sylvia is also a photographer and does all the photography for her gorgeous collections. Please join us this week as Felicia and Sylvia discuss photographing knitwear! In this episode, we talk about: 2:05  Felicia and Sylvia reminisce about when they first met at Knit City years ago 4:48 Sylvia discusses her passion to teach other designers photography 7:01 Sylvia and Felicia chat about how perfectionism can interfere with artistic progress 7:54 Felicia asks Sylvia what her process is as a self-publishing knitwear designer 11:07 Discussing the "creative gap" of what vision you have in your mind versus the results you get 11:51 Chatting about moody and dark photography trends coming into fashion and the cyclical nature of trends 17:46 Discussing the challenges of photoshoots and finding models 22:06 Sylvia explains why she left photography school and the issues in fashion photography today 24:49 Felicia asks Sylvia if she keeps photography trends in mind when she does her own knitwear shoots and designs 26:02 Talking about Sylvia's latest purchase of a Lensbaby lens 27:53 The gear Sylvia recommends for photography 28:47 Felicia asks Sylvia how she gets her beautiful "thrown in the air" shawl photos 31:35 Sylvia discusses what she's working on right now 33:33 The difficulty of sizing in knitwear patterns 36:49 Felicia and Sylvia chat about dealing with the discomfort of seeing photographs of yourself 40:43 Sylvia offers advice to those wanting to get into knitwear design or photography 43:35  Felicia asks Sylvia how she manages to publish knitwear designs on her own 47:09 Where to find Sylvia online and her new YouTube podcast 48:30 Felicia's Final Thoughts and giveaway!   Here's Where You Can Find Sylvia: Instagram: @softsweater Website: www.softsweaterknits.com Ravelry: softsweater Ravelry group: www.ravelry.com/groups/softsweater-knits YouTube: The Wrong Side Podcast Facebook: Softsweater Knits   Enter the Giveaway for a copy of Gentle Armour: Sylvia has generously offered our listeners a chance to win a hard copy of her shawl collection Gentle Armour: Five Shawls for Sensitive People! If you'd like a chance to win these gorgeous patterns click the link below and enter this episode's secret word. Thank you so much Sylvia! Click here to enter the giveaway »     Thanks for Listening! Thank you so much for joining us this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your fellow fibre art friends. And if you like what we're doing here, please leave a rating and review on iTunes for the show. We read each and every email and bit of feedback, whether it's on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, so we welcome your comments. Thank you all so much for your continued support of our show! Until next time, enjoy colour!   Music Credits: Playbook of Happiness – by RimskyMusic Click to subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Stitcher Radio Subscribe on Spotify

What’s in Our Cup Diana and Jocelyn are drinking turmeric lattes from The Laughing Bean. Cool Threads Diana: Rivers Wrap by Shannon Cook out of Cascade Yarns® Cascade 220® Jocelyn: #acrosstheprairiesKAL (Exploration Station by Stephen West) out of Dye for Ewe in Now That Was a Campfire and Spring in Your Step, and Knitting Wolf Luxury Yarns in Eleganza Extravaganza and Violet Drag Wolf Tracie Shawl by Joji… Continue reading Episode 81 – Knit City 2018

This week Felicia is joined by Sivia Harding, a knitwear designer who has been working with fiber and art ever since she can remember. As a youth she became obsessed with the fiber arts and dabbled in weaving, spinning, and dyeing as well as other activities. She finally came to knitting in the year 2000 and almost immediately began to design. Sivia is best known for exceptional lace and bead designs. Her patterns also include accessories, garments, and Möbius creations. Sivia has been widely published in books and collections including Jared Flood's Wool People series, Twist Collective, and Knitty. She also self-publishes as Sivia Harding Knit Design. Since 2009 Sivia has also been travelling  and teaching at larger venues and shows. Please join us as Felicia and Sivia chat about how to add a little extra splendour to your knits with beads! In this episode, we talk about: 1:43 Felicia and Sivia reminisce about when Siva used to live in Vancouver, BC and Sivia's first big venue teaching gig at Sock Summit 6:33 Sivia chats about her love of fiber arts from an early age and how she got into knitting and design 13:20 Felicia asks Sivia how she got into what she is best-known for: beading in knitting 17:50 Felicia asks for tips for knitters who want to add beads to their projects but feel a little apprehensive 22:15 Sivia gives us a glimpse into the history of the bead industry and how some bead companies specifically advertise to fibre artists who work with beads 24:20 What kind of designs Sivia is focusing on presently 26:30 Felicia asks about the current trend of knitters moving away from lace weight yarn into thicker yarns 29:50 What classes and retreats Sivia has been teaching, including her time at Vancouver's own Knit City 36:25 Felicia asks about the knitting community in Portland 39:40 Felicia's final notes and podcast giveaway! Links and Things Here's where to find Sivia online: Website: www.siviaharding.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/siviaharding Facebook: www.facebook.com/siviahardingknitdesign Ravelry Group: www.ravelry.com/groups/sivia-harding

EPISODE 46 - Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com What's knitting now Emily - Tin Can Knits Flax for Dan in Custom Wollen milles Mule Spun 2 ply black (its llove) Stephen West Speckle and Popl Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia   Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold Karla-  Weird knitting vibe lately.... Thistle by Julie Partie out of old stash handspun, my first traditional 3ply, my gauge is not going to work for the pattern so not a lot of progress has been made on in because I’m having to figure out the numbers myself and using it as a construction guide. Cutest sweater though. Crosshatch by Benjamin Mathews is coming along nicely for a store sample at Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts Hibernation Halloween Short Socks (almost done one and will give michelle her needle back), Regn Mittens-frogged- need to figure out what to do with the boucle yarn, and Sunny Side Up Tee (It’ll come back out in the new year, I’d like it for spring)   FO’s - Emily - Flax for Bug and Lizzy in Berocco Vintage DK dark purple. Using smaller needles and not worried about gauge. Karla - Modified Yellow Tail Shawl by Taiga Hillard - all the feels Bird! By Arne & Carlos Tea pot and mug rug ($3.50 on rav) out of new yarns from Kelowna Yarn and Needlecrafts for Beer and Yarn tasting night November 6th, tickets $35 before October 31st. KAL! WINNERS! Amyelisha, wapiticreek, irylknits, neets_knits, madebyjessb, bonniegoespublic #stashtogiftknit2017 The KAL will begin January 1st 2017 and run until December 31st 2017. We will have quarterly entry threads in the ravelry group for your FOs and prizes to give away (more on those in a bit)! There is also a year long thread to keep track of all your gifts knits and there will be prizes for most gifts knit in 2017! It’s not too late if you would like to sponsor a prize! Just drop us a line and we’d be happy to have you on board. All sponsors will be mentioned in each episode of 2017! What’s coming in Q4.... Winter Basic rules apply this quarter, 1. Must be a gift 2. Knit from stash predating 2017 gets you a second entry. Start updating the year-long thread, grand prizes will be drawn from that thread. Design features Emily-  mystery shawl dropped and shifted the stitch pattern nobody will ever know. Karla - hard to tell C1 from C2 in the crosshatch shawl sometimes Spinning Emily -. Started a braid Murkey Waters 80/20 merino mulberry silk by totally inked yarn. Will be a 2 ply. Karla - Ponderosa Guild Spin in tomorrow and I don’t know what I’m spinning yet. I have a bag of different fibres I might just bring to play with but also thinking a two ply is something I have sitting in stash for a new hat. Sponsors! Caitlyn Ffrench Knox Mountain Knit Co Chantal of Mudpunch Jess of Haven Fiber Arts Vanessa of Atelier 425 Jocelyn who is @jocelyn_shuman Sylvia of Softsweater Knits Jenni from the Lone Larch Podcast has offered money for shipping prizes! Best laid plans MATCHING FAMILY SWEATERS!!! All the hats for winter, all the shawls from Knit City Karla - I need a vest (mielie), and a cabled sweater (raspberry delight) Stash Enhancement Emily- 2 craftsy classes. Felicia low  spinning colour and JC boggs from worsted to woolen (?) Felcia low - dying to knit and spin. Yarnitecture. Best Knits Volume 1. Gentle Armour by Silvia McFadden. Apex kit from Knox Mt. Knit Co. Black Cat custom yarn Workhorse sock in ‘in the navy’. Firestone in the Lets get worsted base. 3x hinterland range in Honey. Sweet Fiber super sweet sock in chartruse, spanish coin, alizarin. Merino DK twist in driftwood and Bruin. Stitch markers from RIV Creative. 2 sweater quantities of Custom Wollen mills in soft black and magenta. Stacking stitch marker rings from Kristn Mcintyre. Karla - Thrummed mitten kit from Stashandknit, new tin can knits pattern, knit city bag, spinning tools, mittens book and yarn for boston terrier mittens, BALL WINDER! Sponsors! Denise of Sock Ruler Brenda of Two Sticks and Ewe Sara of Riv Creative Sally of Yarn Friendly Kristan McIntyre Joanne who is @porthardy1 on instagram Talky Talk Emily - slowing down, bridie swap, new shirt from selene Karla -Knit Om, Knit City and Arne and Carlos, and yarn and beer tasting! Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily -made a blanket ladder Karla - pulled off the socks in stereo bag! I love tapestry weaving! Need to sew more and some toys for the boys for christmas. Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- new bed, bottles, Karla- The baby is walking! The toddler is getting time outs and it’s working! Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 34 - Knit City 2016 Recap with Guests!   Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest Michelle - Knittywittyshelle - Instagram and Ravelry   Friday - Karla Stayed overnight at Emily’s on Thursday night and Marsha and Scilla from the Twitch and Stitch Podcast, picked my at 6am on Friday! We made it to the Atrium Inn by 10 am. Headed over to Shannon’s for brunch and then on to the Sweet Georgia Studio, two braids of 85% polwarth + 15% tussah silk in paper street and one braid of 75% BFL and 25% tussah Silk in unique dyelot. 1 skein Tough Love Sock in Gelato Dinner at The Slocan and the Ysolda Teague lecture.   Emily - Dropped of The Bug and headed to Birkland brothers to drop off my fleeces. Met Selene at the hotel. Went to check out Sweet Georgia then headed to the Slocan and off to see Ysolda Teague’s talk   Michelle My ride Roslyn arrived at 8am to pick me up and we had a chatty drive all the way to the coast. We went to the Sweet Georgia warehouse and she left me to meet up with the other ladies. *one braid of Sweet Georgia bfl+silk*  Then I headed to the Atrium with them and Roslyn met up with us as we were headed out to dinner at the Slocan. Saturday - Karla Classes - Tapestry Weaving Purchases/Plans for purchases - Sweater quantity of Hinterland Range (8 Skeins), Two pouch kits from a Threaded Needle and a Stitch Marker Ring Set from Kristyn McIntyre of Knitters Jewlery Shawl Joy by Sylvia McFadden   Emily Classes - Nada Purchases/Plans for purchases - Caterpillar Green ‘OMG you guys’ sock yarn TinCanKnits for their new book, Mad Colour Soft Sweater for her book. Shawl Joy Bumblebirch booth for a sweater quantity of her Heartwood Base in Shadow and a skein of Quill in Fog. 2 skeins of Be So Brave in a red and a dark grey. 2 skeins of Sweet Fiber merino lace in Rose Gold to make Soft Sweaters “A Joyful Thread” 1 ball of gradient dyed by Caitlyn Ffrench 100g 418m 70/30 wool/nylon ombre dyed and eco printed. 2 skeins Sweet Georgia Superwash Worsted in Pistachio plus the tough love sock Party of 5 in Royals Shannon Cook’s Bradway pattern 6 Skeins of Shelter by Brooklyn Tweed 2 of each Storm Cloud, yellow and plume 5 skeins of Custom woolen mills Mule spun in a moss heather green Some things for the 12 days of Knitmas - SHHHHHH Then we went to the Yarn Harlot.   Michelle Classes -  Measuring Master Class w/Ysolda Teague Purchases/Plans for purchases - Ancient Arts 2 113g skeins Heavy Lace 65% Silk/35% “Linen in French Bordeaux” Sea Turtle Fiber Arts 6x100yards Star Fish 84% Merino/16% Stellina “Dark Rainbow” Caterpillar Green 1 170g skein MCN Fingering “Concrete & Tulips” Caterpillar Green 1 115g skein Merino Twist Fingering “OMG You Guys/Weekend” Shawl Joy by Syvial McFadden Sunday - Karla Classes - Toy Workshop Purchases/Plans for purchases -skein of custom woolen mills and the sock kit for my Mom and 2 skeins of 100% non-superwash merino worsted weight. 4 faux fur pompoms from the Crafty Jackalope   Emily Classes - Purchases/Plans for purchases - Went back to the market place and picked up Caitlin Ffrench’s book and a second sweater quantity of Custom Woolen Mills from Wet Coast Wools. In Denim heather.   Michelle Classes - Knitting for Speed and Efficiency w/the Yarn Harlot Purchases/Plans for purchases - Ancient Arts 1 100g skein Fingering/Sock 75% SW Merino/25% Silk “Irish Linen” to be used with Sea Turtle minis in **On the Spice Market Shawl by Melanie Berg ** Darning Needle necklace from Kristan MacIntyre - Copper needle, silver necklace What’s knitting now (if there’s time)   Emily - Vanilla socks. Karla - Socks! All the Socks! #Socktober Michelle - Chevron Socks by Mel Tran Designs in Patons Kroy, sock money for ma. No time! Always mitred sock blanket... Sarah - Jocelyn -

Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   We have a short episode to announce a contest!   2 weekend passes to the Knit City market place - Thank you Amanda and Fiona   Comment on this podcast post on our website and let us know what booth you are most excited to see at Knit City. A vendor list can be found at http://knitsocial.ca/knitcity-vendors/   We will use a random number generator to select a 2 winners on September 27, 2016.   May the stitches be forever in your favour!

  Sponsor: Knit City is the premiere fibre arts festival in Western Canada, showcasing local fibre artists such as dyers, spinners, weavers, pattern designers and notion makers. It also hosts a wide spectrum of Canadian and International knitting and other textile craft instructors. This special event is taking place in Vancouver BC, October 1-2, 2016 and this year marks the 5th anniversary of the show. Featuring classes and lectures from some amazing folks, including todays guest Susan Anderson, a large vendor Marketplace, free demonstrations, local food trucks and more. Knit City is proudly produced by Amanda Milne and Fiona McLean of Knit Social Event Co. To find out more info and register, visit knitsocial.ca and follow along on Instagram @knitsocial Fiber folk: When I think about fiber folks who I’ve been most inspired by over the years, Susan Anderson is one of the first that comes to mind. The first knitting book I ever bought was her Itty Bitty Toys book, and it became dogeared and well loved. Since that time I’ve come to realize the joy and spark Susan brings to our fiber worlds…through her infectious passion behind what she does and her loyal dedication to her community. I hope as you listen today that you come to love Susan as […]

I Love is a strong word ntroductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs Jacflash Welcome from Manitoba!   What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubegine colourway   Karla-   Cameo by Paulina Popiolek in Mad Tosh Light in Filtered Light and Simple Autumn Mittens by Halladora J   FO’s - Emily   Karla - Birthday cast on - Spindrift Shawl by Helene Stuart in Mad Tosh Light, filtered light   Design features Emily- All the man of aran. Dropped stitch, Karbonz tip fell off Karla - Tied on a game of yarn chicken with the Spindrift Shawl. Frogged Grandpa’s Socks and recalculated, also doing a different toe. Lost my sweater sleeve...   Spinning Emily - No! Karla - Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours (Colourway jamaican) almost done the third bobbin. Would like to ply this week   Stash Enhancement Emily- New needles, Hemp. Nothing. Nada. Zilch   Karla - Cascade heritage Sock in Purple, stitch markers, hemp   Best laid plans Emily  Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley   Karla - #canadakal2016 - caterpillar green yarn - Taiga Hilliard - Yellow Tail And Fossil and Bone by Silvia Bo Bilvia with sweet fiber I bought at Knit City last year As always, Ghost Dance   Go up sweater size and needle size for Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi Main colour - charcoal grey Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white Talky Talk Emily - Knit City!!! Stash Dash Karla - Knit City Classes!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016, Meet a Knitter!   Crafternoon Karla - Tapestry Weaving   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- asking for nap   Karla- Bum bites, all the teeth at once, screaming, getting worried about a speech delay, BASEBALL all the time!   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter and EmGem on Pinterest   Shouts outs What's knitting now Emily Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Man of Aran Socks by Kate Atherly in Anzula Squishy colourway one red shoe Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way. Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage   Karla-  Gamaldags - Helene Magnusson, Lett lopi Main colour - charcoal grey Wrists, bottom and yoke - eggplant purple, teal, dark yellow and white Travel project - Grandpa’s socks Birthday cast on - Spindrift Shawl by Helene Stuart in Mad Tosh Light, filtered light   FO’s - Emily Bridie by Bristol Ivy in Sweet Fiber’s Canadian base in Golden   Karla - nada   Design features Emily- Vanilla sock heel too short - rip back and knit more. Man of Aran socks - wrong cable twist Karla - no gauge swatch for shawl, thankful for percentages   Spinning Emily - No! Karla - Spinning merino silk top in lots of colours1   Stash Enhancement Emily- Nothing. Nada. Zilch   Karla - Fox Trail Fibre Arts - high tide and Robin’s egg 80/10/10 MCN Julie Asselin 80/20 merino nylon fingering weight - Boucanier Mad Tosh light - filtered light Making No. 1 Flora   Best laid plans Emily -Hey, Little Song Bird - Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% Baby alpaca in Baby Aubergine Waiting for Rain, Stove top for Ainsley. Modified Stranger for Ainsley Modified Bridie for Ainsley   Karla - #canadakal2016 - caterpillar green yarn - Taiga Hilliard - Yellow Tail And Fossil and Bone by Silvia Bo Bilvia with sweet fiber I bought at Knit City last year As always, Ghost Dance   A Review Yarn - cargocollective.com/unafilms/yarn Talky Talk Emily - Knit City!!! Stash Dash Karla - Knit City!!! #PalKal #CanadaKAL2016 #KCSweater2016   Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- back to biting. Wants to use the potty so badly.   Karla- overwhelmed with pregnancy   Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 17 - Knit City Recap with Special Guests!   Emily - Caterpillar Green Yarn in the Knit City 2015 colour Shorn this Way. I bought the pattern that goes with it too. Addi FlipStix 8 inch in 2.25mm, 2.5mm, and 2.75mm I am liking them but I’m finding them a bit slow. Hat Trick by River City Yarns in the Canucks and Calgary colour ways. 80/20 Superwash merino Nylon 510M Skeins Rylie by HiKoo 50/25/25 Baby Alpaca, Mulberry Silk, Linen sport weight grey cream and pea soup green Signed copy of the Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parks Darning needle penant by Kristanmacintyre K-Rae original If sheep chewed bubble gum 438yds 75/25 wool, nylon   Sarah - From Sweet Fiber:- the fab cabin tote.  I like to have a new bag for each year of Knit City and for               2015, this was mine.- two skeins of Cashmerino 20 in the Vintage Lace colourway. These are already in use for a test knit for Sylvia McFadden.- two skeins of Cashmerino Worsted. One in Smoke, one in Marshland.  Both will be for hats to make winter tolerable.-two skeins of the new Canadian base. One is a beautiful goldenrod colour and the other a berry red, no idea what I’ll do with either.- Merino Big Twist in Spanish Coin for a cushy cowl.  Pattern to be determined. - some glow in the dark jelly stitch markers.  No more losing stitch markers under the couch! From Valley Yarn:- some Tosh Merino Light - one skein of Great Grey Owl and one in Heartbeat.  Both neutrals that will be used in the future to temper some of the wild goodies in my stash.- Hedgehog Fibres’ Twist Sock in the elusive Teacup colourway.  I’ve wanted it for so long; I’m thrilled to have it!-other miscellaneous items for the knitterly advent calendar with Jocelyn. From the Knit City merch booth:- the newly designed project bag- the Caterpillargreen custom colourway. From the UandIKnit’s booth:- two skeins of Julie Asselin’s squooshy Fino base in Birch and Riverbed (one each).  So dreamy together, they will soon become a shawl.  Pattern to be determined. From Caterpillargreen yarns:- The new Fade to Black colourway and the Get Happy! pattern by Kate Atherley.  Looking forward to knitting this combo! From Kristan MacIntyre:- a beautiful shawl pin.  It looks like an island.  I love it so. an assortment of other items for Jocelyn’s knitterly advent calendar that need to be kept on the QT.   Karla - Sapphire Label Fingering Weight 75% Superwash Merino Wool 25% Nylon 100g/423m Colour : psychedelic Onyx by Stitch Please www.stitchesbeslippin.com These are into half skeins and are dyed identically so you get exact stripes up your sock. I’ll use my Sock Architecture and Custom Socks Book to knit these up. Three skeins of Sweet Fiber in Cashmerino Worsted 183m/115g 80% superwash merino 10% cashmere and 10%nylon in colour Luna. These will be used to knit Sylvia Bo Bilvia’s Fossil & Bone Shawl. Caterpillar Green Yarn in the Knit City 2015 colour Shorn this Way. I bought the pattern that goes with it but don’t much like it so I’ll be pulling out a stitch dictionary and see what I can do for each stripe. Antler shed stitch markers from Caitlin Ffrench of thesesecrets.com Small Knit City project bag. Crochet Hook necklace by Kristan MacIntyre Tea Towels from Danica Studio. I’ll make project bags out of these.   Jocelyn - Aquitaine cardigan pattern by Holli Yeoh Bradway Shawl Pattern by Shannon Cooke The Yarn Whisperer by Clara Parkes which she signed with a lovely and personalized inscription Knit City project bag Knit City custom colourway Shorn This Way dyed by Caterpillargreen Yarns, these sold out in 3 minutes on Saturday morning which totally made the 75 minute wait in line before the PNE opened totally worth it! Two skeins of the new base from Sweet Fiber called Canadian, the dark grey skein will be a hat for my husband (he lost the first one I made him and he’s been begging for another) and the pumpkin orange skein will be a companion hat for myself (but don’t tell my husband, he hates matchy matchy stuff like that and I’m going to make them different enough that he won’t notice….I hope) Three skeins of Sweet Fiber Merino Twist DK in the Tea Leaves colourway to go with the three that I bought last year.  My plan is to use them for the Mezcal Cardigan by Thea Coleman. The Cabin Tote Bag from the Sweet Fiber booth One skein of Julie Asselin’s Fino base, same as one of Sarah’s but I can’t remember the name, she’ll know Kristan MacIntyre’s Stacking Rings/Stitch Markers set made of sterling silver and a little bobble of gold on one of the rings. They were my major purchase this year and I’m absolutely smitten with them. So much so that when I took the picture of my “Knit City 2015 Haul” I forgot to include the rings because I haven’t taken them off since I bought them! Also, I snagged a few special but secret items for my Ewe and Me Swap partner, she knows who she is and will probably have received the package by the time we record the podcast but I have to keep a few things close to my chest ;)

Today we are going local and talking to Fiona McLean and Amanda Milne — the duo behind Knit Social, a knitting events company based in Vancouver, BC. Together they produce Knit City, BC's largest annual fibre festival (Oct 2 to 4, 2015)

Episode 14IntroductionsKarla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter, Periscope and PinterestEmily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter EmGem on PinterestShout Out Elise Dear for the reviewTerry Tinsel for the reviewWhat's knitting now Emily  Simple Lines by maanelStranger Cardigan by michiyoPom Pom Quarterly - PomcastKarla- Foolproof Cowl by Louise Zass-Bangham #foolproofKAL2015Inland by Jane Richmond in Martha Stewart AlpacaGhost Dance by Beth Whipkey out of handspun Caliope's triple blended batt plied with 100% alpacaGolden Pear by Melissa Thompson knit for charity Period of Purple CryingKarla's Area 51Frogged - Lalylala Lupo the lamb by Lydia TresseltBlueSand Cardigan by La Maison RililieNorwegian Star Mittens by Rhonda Stovin in sport weight cascade 220Tutti-Fruitti Socks by Janet Rehnfelt in Patons North America Stretch Socks in Fruit slicesFO’s - Karla - Reyna byNoora Laivola - SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Wine Green          Fiona Doll Hoodie by Susan Mills knit from stash ends of unknown 100% wool. Annie and the Swiss Cheese ScarfEmily-  Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel Sock ArchitectureSpin me 'round!Emily - Nada - some worries about the Fall Fair sheep to shawl competition but we're confident Emily will be just fine!Karla - Drop spindling fiber from Smith and Ewe for Christmas ornamentsDesign featuresEmily- missed the first 4 rows of cable chart. 6 times in a row on Stranger CardiganKarla- Foolproof forgetting to slip the first stitch.Stash EnhancementKarla - Red Gate Stitchery Cross stitch jewellery kit, Craftsy spinning classes and steeking class, lopi yarn in anticipation for Saturday night lecture at Knit CityEmily-  Baby wrap from Cloth of KinBest laid plansEmily-  Spinning this weekend in Salmon Arm Karla - Zauberball socks for Mom with the Fish Kiss Lips heel and Modern Pillow in Knitting 24/7. Will shop for sport weight yarn for these at Knit City! Swants!KnitlitureKnitting: Fashion, Industry, Craft by Sandy BlackTalky TalkKarla started Moksha yoga and wants some swants for the walk home. Emily back to work Adventures in MommyhoodKarla - Wrist update : Seeing acupuncturist next week. Baby is climbing and screaming!Emily - daycare. Bug turned 1!!Enquiring mindsTell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Episode 14IntroductionsKarla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram and Twitter and PinterestEmily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry . EmKnits on Twitter EmGem on PinterestShout OutMarsha (aka - FairyLittle) introduced herself on our introductions thread. We sure do hope you come out to a knit night! What's knitting now Emily  -Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel Simple Lines by maanelStranger Cardigan by michiyoKarla- Reyna byNoora Laivola - SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock in Wine GreenFoolproof Cowl by Louise Zass-Bangham #foolproofKAL2015Inland by Jane RichmondKarla's Area 51Frogged - Lalylala Lupo the lamb by Lydia TresseltBlueSand Cardigan by La Maison RililieNorwegian Star Mittens by Rhonda Stovin in sport weight cascade 220Tutti-Fruitti Socks by Janet Rehnfelt in Patons North America Stretch Socks in Fruit slicesTo Dye for!4 skeins in a speckle dye experiment! More to come!Spin me 'round!Emily - NadaKarla - NadaDesign featuresEmily- Simple lines seems to be missing a stitch. Fork in the road have to redo heel. Karla- Lamb butt on the front confirmed, shifted center on my shawls, wrong number if stitches on FoolproofStash EnhancementKarla - 100% Merino fingering weight blanks, 90/10 alpaca and merino sport blanks, Podcasting mic!Emily-  Early Fall Vogue Knitting (Karla already has it) Levity Shawl by Kelly McClure (Via Twitter giveaway) from BohoknitBest laid plansEmily- Finish the Knit City Cardi in time for Knit City. Finish FITR Socks. Karla - been thinking about starting Ghost Dance in my handspun and Zauberball socks for Mom with t he Fish Kiss Lips heel. FO’s - Karla - Sewing -  Elephant Stuff from Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted GiftsEmily-  Viajante by Martina Behm in  Juniper Moon Farm Findley colour CROCODILE #BehmalongThe Puzzle is done!!!Talky TalkEmily had a bug catastrophe. They ate her Anders sweater. It will be prepared. Info about pests at http://museumpests.net/Adventures in MommyhoodKarla - Wrist update : Seeing a chiropractor. Baby, sharing is caring!Emily - Babies first steps. Headed towards 1 nap?Enquiring mindsTell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

IntrosKarla K-Rae on Ravelry Karlacrafts on Intagram and TwitterEmily -  EmGemKnit - Intagram and Ravelry. EmKnits on TwitterWhat's knitting now Emily  -Fork in the Road Socks by Lara Neel in Patons North America Kroy Socks 4 Ply colour RAGG SHADESViajante by Martina Behm in  Juniper Moon Farm Findley colour CROCODILESimple Lines by maanel in Ella Rae Lace Merino colour MULTYKarla- The Elder Tree Shawl out of handspun Smith and Ewe merino silk top in the Winter Sky colourway.Colour Block Inland in Martha Stewart AlpacaLangfield hats! I cast on 2 of these, one in  Trekking XXL (frogged my Fork in the Road Socks) and the other in Swizzle Alpaca. I'm loving the modular construction. Spin me 'round!Emily - Back on the Polwarth about 0.5 ozKarla - Finished plying Caliope's Fibre Triple batt with a single of black alpaca from Sierra Vista Alpacas. With the extra alpaca I experimented with a Navajo ply. She might use this to make ghost dance by beth whipkey. Thinking about spinning my Muse Fibre Works braids and plying them to maintain the gradient this way.We mention how much we like Emily's Echo Flower Shawl by Jenny Johnson JohnenDesign featuresEmily- did stockinette knitting on garter stitch sleeves on Top down garter stitch baby jacket. Frogged and restarted Schponcho because I know I forgot increases.Karla- Frogged the Fork in the Road socks, would really like to knit this pattern in a self striping yarn. Best laid plansEmily-  Viajante, spin and join tour de fleece (Team Sasquatch) might spin some Romney fleece, cloth diapers, maybe some new project bagsKarla - Busy/Quiet book for baby. Frogged Itineris then did a citric acid soak to set the dye. Tutorial compliments of the Knitmore Girls. Karla will run #FoolproofKAL Starting July 12 - October 12Karla is thinking of doing some more designing. Keep your eyes peeled! FO’sKarla - Owl Jar Cozy and the Elder Tree ShawlEmily-  Top Down Garter Stitch Baby Jacket by Nancy Elizabeth Munroe - in 100% wool Violets Colourway (Handspun)Old Growth by tincanknits in EnviroTextiles, LLC Hemp Wool Blend (curry)Stash EnhancementKarla - Birthday patterns (Foolproof, Bedford, and Sleepy Snake and Mischievous Mouse)Emily- Ashford Traditional wheel with kate. 7 Skeins of Araucania Nature wool in a blue from Lynden Tree Yarns. The Handknitters Yarn Guide by Nikki GabrielTalky TalkKarlas retreat is cancelled.Perhaps Knit Social has something in the works for the future though... They also host Knit City from October 3 & 4.Adventures in MommyhoodKarla - Standing up and falling down.Emily -Teeth and sleep. Always teeth and sleep then vomit. Enquiring mindsTell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page