Podcasts about kraemer yarns

Time to wind up some of our knitting layaway! In this episode, Anne announces a new knit along designed to help us finish off some of our languishing projects, with prizes on offer from Merrily by Design, Ashcroft Makers, Prairie Bag Works, Knitter’s Pride, and Kraemer Yarns as extra motivation! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode This link will take you to the Tuesday evening knit together. It runs from 3pm to 8pm eastern time while self isolation orders continue. Come join in! The Manly Art of Knitting, by Dave Fougner The I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group — visit for the Yarn Stash Destash posts, as well as information about the Wind it Up! knit along starting April 1, 2020. Prizes for Wind it Up! are from Merrily by Design, Ashcroft Makers, Prairie Bag Works, Knitter’s Pride, and Kraemer Yarns! Fetlar Scarf Iron Maiden Shawl Burberry Inspired Cowl KnitSonik Stranded Colourwork Sourcebook Chatham Mason Dixon Knitting on Knit Stars (Available as part of season three) The Gideon Method from Wool and Honey Shetland Wool Week Katie’s Kep Wilma Malcolmson Uradale’s kit for Katie’s Kep Jamieson and Smith’s kit for Katie’s Kep (US-based listeners, it might be easier to order from Fairlight Fibers. They have the best price I’ve found in the US for J&S.) Jamieson’s of Shetland’s list of colors for Katie’s Kep. (Will not ship to the US, but has a list of stockists on their website) Shetland Handspun — You must email directly to purchase the kit. The address is elizabeths.web @ talktalk . net (remove spaces). Morehouse Farm Knit New Haven Sponsors If you would like to support the podcast, please visit the Become a Booster page. Otherwise, please keep your local yarn store in mind as you need things in the coming weeks. If you don’t have a local yarn store, mine has used the social isolation to go on line. Please consider supporting my local yarn store, Ewe and You Fiber Arts for Life, if your local yarn shop has closed while we deal with covid-19. Also, remember that the vendors from various cancelled festivals will be feeling the pinch as well. Visit the website for a festival you’re missing, hop over to the vendor list, and see if you can find someone there selling what you need! The giant craft stores should weather this storm fine, but the little guys will especially need our support! Music Both songs this week are from Kennedy E. Morrison and Stephen Rice. “You’re Very Exceptionary“ “I Can’t Help But Wonder“

In Episode 76, Greg and Pam discuss Daylight Saving Time, beading, and design modifications. They also review Spun Out #1 from The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann. SPONSORS We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. NOTES Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg finished the Alouette cardigan, pattern by Lisa Chemery. He is using Kraemer Yarns Perfection Sport (provided by Kraemer Yarns for review). Greg finished a Tiger Owl cowl, (his own pattern). He used Aalta Yarn Truth Hand Dyed DK. Greg is working on a Tumbler Cozy from Knits4Comfort. Greg is working on a Baby Surprise Jacket, pattern by Elizabeth Zimmermann. Pam's Projects Pam cast on the Copy Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid for a fundraiser donation. She is using Knit Picks Mighty Stitch. Pam created a bracelet out of her Bead Crochet Jewelry (affiliate link) book by Bert Rachel Freed and Dana Elizabeth Freed. She is working on a necklace now. This is the tutorial she used to help her get the hang of it. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The Carolina Fiber Fest is coming up March 13-14, with classes March 12-15. Pam and Greg are both attending. Miscellaneous Check out the #PlacesYouCanKnit hashtag on Instagram for lots of knitting fun. Greg enjoyed a UNCG Baseball game, which happens to be a place where you can knit. Check out the Sunsoaked Yarns Baseball KAL. Greg reviewed his experience with Kraemer Yarns Perfection Sport. He really enjoyed working with it and gives it a thumbs-up. Greg and Pam gave away a copy of Harry Potter: Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray! Tune in to see if you won. Thanks to Insight Editions for providing the book. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

In Episode 75, Greg and Pam discuss magic, beads, and the pants. They also review Harry Potter: Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray. Special thanks to twinsetjan Jan 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 the Alouette cardigan, pattern by Lisa Chemery. He is using Kraemer Yarns Perfection Sport(provided by Kraemer Yarns for review). Greg is working on a Tiger Owl cowl, (his own pattern). He forgot what kind of yarn he's using. Pam's Projects Pam has been working on her Swirly PoP blanket by Marken of the Hat & I for her daughter Avery. She figured out how she wants to manage the half hexagons on the edges. Pam has a knit a bit on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim. Pam found a good bead store in Wilmington, NC and bought beads to make some Bead Crochet Jewelry (affiliate link) with the book by Bert Rachel Freed and Dana Elizabeth Freed. Pam is adding a second button to her Unexpectedly Angular by Connie Lee Lynch to help it stay in place better. Pam finished a weaving project (dish towels) and mostly learned about things NOT to do. Harry Potter: Knitting Magic (affiliate link) We reviewed the book Harry Potter: Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray. It is The Official Harry Potter Knitting Pattern Book and it's glorious. We also interviewed listener martaschmarta (Marta Poling) who has 2 patterns in the book and learned about how the book came together! Are you ready for a Knitting Magic Knit Along? Choose any pattern in the book and make your plans! This KAL will run through February 28, 2021. You have plenty of time! Use hashtag #knittingmagickal on social media. More details in the Ravelry thread. We are also giving away a copy of the book next time -- check out our Ravelry group for details! Next episode we will return to Elizabeth Zimmermann. We are almost done with The Opinionated Knitter! The next book we will tackle is Knitting Rules! (affiliate link) by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events The Carolina Fiber Fest is coming up March 13-14, with classes March 12-15. Pam and Greg are both attending. Miscellaneous Colleges mentioned: UNC Wilmington. Greg's favorite candy is the Sweethearts heart candy. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

In Episode 74, Greg and Pam discuss grief, family, and the future. They also review Leaflet #22 from The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann. Special thanks to dmbrown240 Danielle 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 the Alouette cardigan, pattern by Lisa Chemery. He is using Kraemer Yarns Perfection Sport (provided by Kraemer Yarns for review). Greg is working on a Tiger Owl cowl, (his own pattern). He forgot what kind of yarn he's using. Greg finished a Knits4Comfort tumbler with a kit he bought at the Carolina Fiber Fest last year. Pam's Projects Pam has been weaving an hopes to get back to knitting more now that her elbow surgery is behind her. Pam shared her observations on knitting and grieving. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #22, pages 108-111. We are almost done with The Opinionated Knitter! The next book we will tackle is Knitting Rules! (affiliate link) by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Check out the Harry Potter book: Harry Potter: Knitting Magic: The Official Harry Potter Knitting Book (affiliate link). We will review it next episode. We are also giving away a copy of the book next time — check out our Ravelry group for details! The Fairs and Festivals KAL is finished. We drew for winners this episode. The Carolina Fiber Fest is coming up March 13-14, with classes March 12-15. Pam and Greg are both attending. Miscellaneous Colleges mentioned: UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, UNC Wilmington. Greg's favorite candy is the Sweethearts heart candy. Pictures                 Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

In Episode 72, Greg and Pam discuss magic, birthdays, and taco parties. They also review Leaflet #21 from The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann. Special thanks to MartaSchmarta for the intro and congrats on a cool publication! Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. FiberCrafty's  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty. Notes Dear Listeners We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages. Greg's Projects Greg finished the gramps cardigan, pattern by tincanknits. He used Berroco Vintage. The Button Whisper (aka his wife) came through and found the perfect buttons for it. Greg started the Alouette cardigan, pattern by Lisa Chemery. He is using Kraemer Yarns Perfection Sport (provided by Kraemer Yarns for review). Greg started a Knits4Comfort tumbler with a kit he bought at the Carolina Fiber Fest last year. Pam's Projects Pam finished the Julgran Sweater by Andi Satterlund. Kind of. She is using 100% superwash merino worsted from PassionKNITS Yarn. Pam also worked a little bit on the Interplay Shaw for the Back to School Colorwork CAL. She is using yarn from Dirty Water DyeWorks. Pam finished unknitting a sweater she made her husband years ago. Pam made two tea towel aprons using a free pattern from the Missouri Star Quilt Co. Pam also made 12 dryer balls. Pam worked a little bit on Avery's college blanket. Pam assembled and warped her new Kromski Harp Forte rigid heddle loom. She received a book called The Weaver's Idea Book: Creative Cloth on a Rigid Heddle Loom (affiliate link) by Jane Patrick. FiberCrafty Serenity Artisans is a woodworking and gift shop that has some beautiful and unique gifts! The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #21, pages 102-107 featuring the Baby Surprise Jacket! Next up, Leaflet #22, pages ZYZ. We mentioned the BSJ group on Ravelry. We are almost done with The Opinionated Knitter! The next book we will tackle is Knitting Rules! (affiliate link) by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it! Did you have fun with the Back to School Colorwork CAL? It started September 1 and the Ravelry thread was hopping! We drew names for the final prizes in this one! Thanks to Camel City Dyeworks and Knitcrate for providing prizes. The Fairs and Festivals KAL is ongoing. We intend to draw for winners next episode. Greg collected over 100 preemie hats via the Itty Bitty Knits Revelry group. Miscellaneous Check out the upcoming book release from that Marta talked about: Harry Potter: Knitting Magic: The Official Harry Potter Knitting Book (affiliate link) Kanki is a great place in Raleigh to go for birthdays. Greg and Pam chatted a bit about The Traveling Wilburys. Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we're never compensated to endorse any particular product or service. Find us all over the Internet Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

Anne has made some progress with the Master Hand Knitter Program, took part in the I-91 Shop Hop, reviews Tatamy DK by Kraemer Yarns and the Spring Treasure Bag pattern from their Festival Wear collection, shares more about Harriet's Hat and Headband, and provides you some music to knit by.

Episode 44- Although, I take that backThursday August 16 , 2018Shout out- Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!On The Needles:Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in Sublime DK by Blacktrillium Fibers- The body is blocking before I pick up the collar and try it again!Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Badger Buddy colorway Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese woolPort Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needlesOff The Needles:Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)Spinning/Weaving:Drop spindle from TurtleMade and roving from Kraemer Yarns in the Mauch Chunky Roving in bright pink, purple, and teal. I was drop spindling at the park during a kids camp last week. My plan is to make spinners out of all of them.Netflix and Knit:Christopher Robin, Life of the Party, Making It on NBC but streams on Hulu, and Batman (1989)Craftivism:I voted in the Washington State Primary. VOTE!!! Register to vote for the midterms if you haven’t already!Starting a knitting club for the Oasis Youth Center. Looking for donations of yarn, and circular and dpns in US 7, 8, and 9s. Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location TBD. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.Book Club:I finished Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!!I have started Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!Events:September 5, 2018 I'm teaching a mini class on the history of knitting!Rose City Comic Con September 7-9, 2018PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location TBD. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.

Episode 44- Although, I take that backThursday August 16 , 2018Shout out- Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!On The Needles:Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in Sublime DK by Blacktrillium Fibers- The body is blocking before I pick up the collar and try it again!Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Badger Buddy colorway Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese woolPort Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needlesOff The Needles:Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)Spinning/Weaving:Drop spindle from TurtleMade and roving from Kraemer Yarns in the Mauch Chunky Roving in bright pink, purple, and teal. I was drop spindling at the park during a kids camp last week. My plan is to make spinners out of all of them.Netflix and Knit:Christopher Robin, Life of the Party, Making It on NBC but streams on Hulu, and Batman (1989)Craftivism:I voted in the Washington State Primary. VOTE!!! Register to vote for the midterms if you haven’t already!Starting a knitting club for the Oasis Youth Center. Looking for donations of yarn, and circular and dpns in US 7, 8, and 9s. Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location TBD. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.Book Club:I finished Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!!I have started Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince!Events:September 5, 2018 I'm teaching a mini class on the history of knitting!Rose City Comic Con September 7-9, 2018PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018Craftivist Afternoon. Sunday October 7 from 2-4 pm. Location TBD. Focus on Knitted Knockers for October.

  Welcome to Episode 21:   Knitting supports Cancer Recovery and other Health IssuesBrainy part starts:24:05.     Behind the Redwood Curtain (Trillium) Starts: 33:35   What We're Learning from Our Knitting (and Crochet):   Catherine is finishing up the Fantasy Red Cardi designed by Katherine Foster.    She's also made two hats as part of the North Coast Knittery's Hats for the Homeless Campaign.   The pattern is The Tyson Hat by Robyn Devine and the yarn is Naturally Nazareth.by Kraemer Yarns.   Catherine is well along on the Failynn Fox Cowl by Heidi May who goes by the Velvet acorn.  She is using Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick in pumpkin for it   Margaret is continuing her exploration of cotton sock yarns.   This week she talks about Cascade Fixation using the Fixation Ankle Sock pattern by Dawn Friske or Knitamazoo.   Margaret also re-crocheted the Quotidian or Flapper Bucket Hat by the Stitch Diva to make it just a little larger to accommodate her Mom's bun.   The Brainy Part:  Knitting to Support Cancer Recovery   Catherine introduces the Knit for Life Program started by Tanya Pariequz.  She also talks about Team Survivor Northwest.   Behind the Redwood Curtain:   Trillium   Margaret talks about the beautiful little trillium that bloom in the spring at the base of the redwood trees.   Knitting Tip   Margaret shares Edie Eckman's tip in Connect the Shapes Crochet Motifs about using the principle of the Golden Mean in choosing a pleasing proportion of colors in a multi-color project.