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Recorded Monday, May 2, 2022 Book talk starts at 31:25 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL has ended. Be sure to listen until the end to find out the prize winners! Our three very generous prize donors for the KAL are: Brenda Castiel, from her Ravelry store and Etsy shop martaschmarta - her Pride and Toebeans pattern Susan Cochran, from her stash And now, it's almost time for our annual Mother Bear KAL! Come join us by knitting or crocheting Mother Bears. Our KAL runs from June 1 to September 1, 2022. But...if you have knit or crocheted any bears in 2022, please plan on posting pictures of them in our FO thread. The FO and chatter threads will be up after June 1st. Here is the Mother Bear Project website, where you can find out all about the charity, buy a pattern and overload on the picture gallery cuteness! 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here! The 2KLC 2022 Swap is almost over! Important dates: May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date KNITTING Barb has finished: 1. That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer 2. A project for her swap partner 3. May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway Tracie has Finished 1. Colorful Geometry Sweater by Petra Machová Kouřilová in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive, a gradient set of Koigu American Merino, and 2 Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls 2. Mother Bears 270 & 271 Barb continues working on: 1. Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway 2. That's My Jam shawl by Steve Fegert using a kit she bought from Leading Men Fiber Arts 3. Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway Barb has cast on: 1. forager lite by Isabel Kraemer, using Inner Yarn Zen Superwash Fingering in the Lupine colorway Barb has frogged: Brookdale Vest by Elizabeth Smith, using Berroco Ultra Wool in the purple colorway Tracie continues working on: 1. Socks to match my Swallowtail pullover in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock - using hem/cuff chart from Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman 2. Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy BOOKS Barb read: 1. Blind Faith by Joe McGinniss - 5 stars 2. The Surrogate by Toni Halleen - 4 stars Tracie has read: 1. Dying for Daddy: The True Story of a Family's Worst Nightmare by Carlton Smith - 4 stars 2. The Wonder Test by Michelle Richmond - 4 stars Websites mentioned: Heads or Tails (book that Barb talked about) https://us.whogivesacrap.org https://www.tru.earth/? https://www.grove.co/g/how-grove-works/ https://viori.com
Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until 5/1. You can get all the details here! Mini Skein Finished Object thread here. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here! The 2KLC 2022 Swap is almost over! Important dates: May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date KNITTING Barb has finished: Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock wurm by katushika, using Straightfork Farm 60/40 Sport Weight in the Purple Haze colorway Tracie has Finished 1. Tracie's Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavillee in Anzula Breeze in Aspen and Garnet and Earl Grey Fiber Co. Rooibos Single in Bloom 2. Tracie's Sedona Baby Dress by Erin Harper, using Lion Brand Mandala Ombre 3. Wren Headband (free) 4. Knitted Flower Tutorial by Julie Taylor (free) 5. Mother Bears 266-269 6. Secret Project for her Swapee in a very special yarn... Barb continues working on: 1. That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer 2. May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway 3. Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway. Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway 4. A project for her swap partner Barb has frogged: Transition Slipover Vest by Aimee Sher, using Berroco Ultra Wool in the 33146 (purple) colorway Tracie continues working on: 1. Colorful Geometry Sweater by Petra Machová Kouřilová in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive, a gradient set of Koigu American Merino, and 2 Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls 2. Socks to match my Swallowtail pullover in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock - using hem/cuff chart from Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman 3. Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy Tracie has frogged: Lazy Days Romper and Pinafore Dress by marianna mel in Rowan Calmer BOOKS Barb read: 1. After the Party (Ralph's Party #2) by Lisa Jewell - 3 stars 2. How To Raise an Elephant by Alexander McCall Smith - 5 stars 3. Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4 stars 4. Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History by Katy Our - 4 stars 5. Evidence of Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs by John Bloom and Jim Atkinson - 5 stars Tracie has read: 1. The Less People Know About Us: A Mystery of Betrayal, Family Secrets, and Stolen Identity by Axton Beta-Hamilton - 5 stars 2. Above Suspicion (Anna Travis #1) by Linda LaPlante - 4 stars 3. The Wrong One by Dervla McTiernan - 3 stars Tracie talked about Naloxone, a medication that can treat a narcotic overdose in an emergency situation. She also discussed Fentanyl Test Strips - to detect Fentanyl in street drugs. Barb discussed Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines in the United States. acie talked about Naloxone, a medication that can treat a narcotic overdose in an emergency situation. She also discussed Fentanyl Test Strips - to detect Fentanyl in street drugs. Barb discussed Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines in the United States.
Recorded on March 28, 2022 Book Talk starts at 33:48 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 noon PST - Details here Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until . You can get all the details here! Mini Skein Finished Object thread here. Browse our Mini Skein Pattern Bundle here. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here! The 2KLC 2022 Swap has begun! Important dates: April 1: Check in #4 April 15: check in #5 May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date KNITTING Barb has finished: Delicious Simplicity hat by Knitsalotte, using Bulky scraps I had in my stash Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf in Sublime Eden DK in the Renee colorway Finished Chicory by Susan Moskwa in Scheepjes Colour Crafter Barb continues working on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway She has cast on: Transition Slipover Vest by Aimee Sher, using Berroco Ultra Wool in the 33146 (purple) colorway wurm by katushika, using Straightfork Farm 60/40 Sport Weight in the Purple Haze colorway Hipster Shawl by Joji Locatelli, using Malabrigo Rios in the 880 Hojas colorway. Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway A project for my swap partner Tracie has cast on: Socks to match my Swallowtail pullover in Psych Ward Yarns Joy Sock - using hem/cuff chart from Swallowtail by Jamie Hoffman Rock It Tee by Tanis Lavillee in Anzula Breeze in Aspen and Garnet and Earl Grey Fiber Co. Rooibos Single in Bloom Secret project for my Swappee in very special yarn Lazy Days Romper and Pinafore Dress by marianna mel in Rowan Calmer Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy And continues working on: Colorful Geometry Sweater by Petra Machová Kouřilová in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive, a gradient set of Koigu American Merino, and 2 Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls BOOKS Barb read The Widow by K.L. Slater - 3 stars In the Shadow of the Mountain by Silvia Vasquez-Lavado - 5 stars We Live Next Door by Laura Wolf - 3 stars The Secrets We Left Behind by Susan Elliot Wright Every Breath You Take by Ann Rule - 4 stars Airliner Down by John Etzil - 2 stars The Maid by Nita Prose - 5 stars Tracie read: The Quiet Child by John Burley - 3 stars The Long Prison Journey of Leslie Van Houton: Life Beyond the Cult by Karlene Faith - 4.5 stars Family Money by Chad Zunker - 3 stars Playing With Fire: The True Story of a Nurse, Her Husband, and a Marriage Turned Fatal by John Glatt - 4 starts The Maid by Nita Prose - 4.5 starts Disturbed Ground by Carla Norton and Worst Roommate Ever series on Netflix - 5 stars
Recorded on February 23, 2022 Book Talk starts at 32:10 Virtual get-together via Zoom on Saturdays, 12 pm PST Our 2 Knit Lit Chicks Mini Skein KAL goes until . You can get all the details here! Mini Skein Finished Object thread here. Browse our Mini Skein Pattern Bundle here. 12 in 22 - Unofficial KAL/challenge to knit 12 (or however many you want) sweaters in 2022. Details here! The 2KLC 2022 Swap has begun! Important dates: March 1: Check-In #2 March 15: check in #3 April 1: Check in #4 April 15: check in #5 May 1: final check in. May 15th: Mail By Date Upcoming events: March 3-6, 2022 - Barb and Tracie will both be attending Stitches West in Sacramento, CA April 7-10, 2022 - Tracie will be attending the Northern California Knitting Retreat in San Juan Bautista, CA Correction Corner: Scheepjes yarn is a Dutch company, not a German company KNITTING Barb has finished: Violet Waffles designed by Hallidora J, using mystery DK yarn Welcome Spring Oven Towel by Claire Cromwell She frogged: Forest Park Cardigan by Kay Hopkins, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in the Dove Heather and Deep Waters color ways Tracie has finished: The JazzaGal by Mary Annerella in The Fibre Co. Arranmore Light in Kinego Bay Mini Skein Magic Knit Chevron Cowl by Dana Freed Fiddes in fingering leftovers from my stash and beads from BeadBiz Vanilla socks in Biscotte Yarns Bis-Sock in Ariel Barb continues working on: That's My Jam by Steven Fegert, using a kit bought from Learning Men Fiber Arts, using their MCN blend Show Stealer Sublime Eden One-Ball Scarf, using 1 ball of Sublime Eden DK, in the Renee colorwayVanilla Socks using WSK mystery colorway in her Aspen Sock Vanilla Socks using Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock And she has cast on: May(be)Queen by La Maison Rililie, using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway Tracie has cast on: Colorful Geometry Sweater by Petra Machová Kouřilová in Invictus Yarns Reward in Olive, a gradient set of Koigu American Merino, and 2 Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Smalls And continues working on: Chicory pullover by Susan Moskwa in Scheepjes Colour Crafter BOOKS Barb read: The Forever Home by Sue Watson - 3 stars Swan Dive: The Making of a Rogue Ballerina by Georgina Pazcoguin - 5 stars Tracie read: The Night Before by Wendy Walker - 3.5 stars Vanishing Fleece: Adventures in American Wool by Clara Parkes - 3 stars You All Grow Up and Leave Me: a Memoir of Teenage Obsession by Piper Weiss - 4.5 stars The Secrets of Roscarbury Hall by Ann O'Loughlin - 3 stars Too Pretty to Live: the Catfishing Murders of East Tennessee by Dennis Brooks - 4 stars Barb give thumbs up to good customer service from Hobbii Yarn in Copenhagen. Tracie recommends the Sounds Like a Cult podcast
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Annie is back for Ep. 91! What We've Finished:Annie finished her Breeze Racerback tank by Jessie Mae Martinson out of Earl Grey Fiber Co Gunpowder. She is also almost done with the crocheted coverup Davallia by Isa Catepillan out of Twist Yarns of Intrigue Alpaca/Linen yarn in a grey taupe color. Her Rav page is here. She substituted a macramé border with added beads for the trim. Jill finished up her pom pom animal of Olivia using Knit Picks Palette and instructions from the Trikotri book she bought in Tokyo.Our Current Fix:Annie is working on the Ripple Bralette also by Jessie Mae Martinson using Deep Hue Sea yarn. Jill is still working on Panjereh by Christina Danaee out of Plucky Knitter Solo in the Under the Sea colorway and Malabrigo Mechita in Frank Ochre. She's also making progress on Baby's Kaftan by Debbie Bliss using Rowan Cotton Glace in 815. She's prepping for Tour de Fleece using two braids of Goodie Supply Co. One is 100% Shetland in the Get Off My Rainbow and the other is 72% Shetland, 14% Pearl and 14% Silk in Naked/undyed.What We're Jonesing For:Annie wants to make Light Rain by Joji Locatelli from Interpretations Vol. 3. She'll using Fiber & Hue Well Rounded Fingering in Spiced Chai.Jill has favorited a few shawls: Banrion by Playing With Fibre from the most recent Knitty, Play It By Queer by Shanel Wu, and Berry Crumble Shawl by Xandy Peters. She likes a couple that would be a good use of some handspun including the Comfort Zone Tank by Tif Neilan and Winston by La Maison Rililie. She really wants to make Panda by Susan B. Anderson. Jill and Annie both love Black Sheep, White Sheep and Oliver Pig by Susan B. Anderson.Re-Ups: Streamline sample button cardsUppers, Downers and Miscellaneous Links:Illuminated Knits by Lucy HagueBridge to Nowhere hikeAlways Be My Maybe (2019) Netflix originalWine Country (2019) Netflix originalMurder Mystery (2019) Netflix originalFleabag on AmazonOutlander now on NetflixBorder (Grans, 2018) free on HuluSpider-man: Into the Spider-verse (2018) now on NetflixKilling EveThe Handmaid's TaleBetter Call SaulMurder, She WroteSnerb Yarn
A completed poncho, a train adventure, a handspun sweater, and an amazing beekeeping experience are on this week's show. Marsha's Projects Marsha finished her Rodeo Drive Poncho. Marsha is really happy with this pattern by Staci Perry. She has also worked on her Good Vibes shawl. Even the Pismo Beach socks (yarn from the yarn crawl in our very first podcast) got a little knitting during her adventurous train trip! Kelly's Projects Kelly has finished 4 more Pussy Hats. She also finally got on the ball and knitted the button band the on Funky Grandpa Cardigan. This is a pattern by La Maison Rililie. The button band has an i-cord bind off and Kelly isn't sure whether it will lay flat or not. If, after blocking, it still isn't laying flat, she will need to experiment with needles that are either larger or smaller. She isn't sure which direction will solve the issue. Kelly has also been working on her poncho and is past the halfway point! She is using Andrea Mowry's Om Shawl pattern. "Advent-ewes" Marsha had quite the train adventure trying to get to Spokane to visit friends. Hours of delay had her almost hysterical! On the positive side, it gave her plenty of time to finish her Rodeo Drive Poncho. She had planned to visit a couple of Spokane yarn shops. One was closed while she was there. Another that she saw from the train, The Knitting Factory, turned out to be a music concert venue and nightclub. The third was a charm, Sew E-Z Too is a knitting and quilting shop and she was able to visit. Upcoming Events Marsha and Kelly will be at Stitches West on February 25-26. Come say hi to us if you see us. Also, we will be attending the meet-up organized by the Yarniacs and 2 Knit Lit Chicks. The meet-up is in the lobby bar area of the Hyatt (host hotel) and will start at around 1 pm. We can't wait!!! Bees Kelly had a great bee adventure last weekend. A small beehive was found in a drainage pipe where her husband works. The area is slated for some construction and the hive had to be removed so Kelly went in on Saturday to remove it and bring it home to her yard. The experience was AMAZING! She was able to cut down the combs and wedge them between rubber bands in frames that then went into her bee box. Overnight almost all the bees went into the box (because the queen and all their brood was in there). Next morning she closed them in and took them home. Such an interesting process! So far they seem to be doing very well. They are a small hive, but busy bringing in pollen. What would you like to hear us talk about? Many of our listeners have commented on the topic of compost and would like to know more. So next episode we will discuss composting and maybe a little gardening along with the knitting. What else would you like to hear more about? Leave a comment in the shownotes, email us at twoewesdyeing@gmail.com, or come talk to us in the Two EwesRavelry Group. Meanwhile, here is a funny video about urban farmers like Marsha and me.
Thanks for supporting the podcast through the Amazon links! Knitting Segments Show Ready Knits Los Monos Locos by Jennifer O'Sullivan Kit Kat Hat by Andre Sue Knits I am knitting this as a part of the Pussy Hat Project, here is the link to the official pattern, that's knit flat. Women's March on Washington, DC. Women's March on Charlotte, NC. Knits in Rehearsal Panther's Socks/Hermione's Everyday Socks Kit Kat Hat by Andre Sue Knits Major Flub: Mrs. Jeckyl and Mrs. Hyde by La Maison Rililie Knitting News, Notes and Events Several winners were announced on episode 64 for several contests. If you entered any of those giveaways or Knit a Longs, please listen to Episode 64 to see if you won. Winners need to get in touch with me by January 15, 2017. Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017 I'm so excited about our next knit a long, 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. I am going to cast on the Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry. Andrea Mowry is the designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl. 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. Prizes for New Year, New Ewe: Amplitude Shawl by Greg Cohoon 3 Patterns from Brenda Castiel Knitting Talk Back: Stitch Gauge vs Row Gauge, which is more important? I recently knit a swatch that perfectly matches the stitch gauge of the project I want to knit, but the row gauge is significantly different, so I decided to make a little Tin Can Knits: Row Gauge or Round Gauge, When does it Matter? Glenna Knits: When Row Gauge Matters Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup with Black Beans Love it or Leave it Love: I recently ordered these stencils on Amazon and I love them! I've been using them in my hand-written show notes and in my planner. Leave: Bronchitis! Go Away! Other News and Notes This episode I shared a little bit about my healthy living tips and tricks. I would love to hear yours! I mentioned a few recipes that I make ahead that help me eat healthy in the mornings: Cauliflower Hashbrown Egg Cups Outstanding Overnight Oatmeal Running Updates I ran my first race of the season on Saturday January 14, 2017. I signed up for a 1/2 marathon on March 4, 2017, so I'm looking forward to running with my friends. Books Finished reading: The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson My Name is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout Currently Reading: The Girl Before by Rena Olsen (listening on Audible) Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult Other News and Notes I mentioned the Women's March that I will be attending.
Knitting Segments Program Mentions: Thanks to designer Melanie Berg for sending me her latest pattern, Caress my Soul. It's absolutely beautiful! Melanie also wanted me to direct you to a charity she is supporting, Knitters for Doctors without Borders, and encourage you to give if you can! Show Ready Knits Foolproof by Louise Zass-Bangham Dream Whisperer by Jenn Sheelen Knits in Rehearsal Mrs. Jeckyl and Mrs. Hyde by La Maison Rililie Kit Kat Hat by Andre Sue Knits I am knitting this as a part of the Pussy Hat Project, here is the link to the official pattern, that's knit flat. Knits on Stage I wore my Viajante to school last week and got some nice compliments. I have also gotten so much use/wear out of my Worsted Boxy. Knitting News, Notes and Events Several winners were announced on episode 64 for several contests. If you entered any of those giveaways or Knit a Longs, please listen to Episode 64 to see if you won. Winners need to get in touch with me by January 15, 2017. Next planned Knitting Event: Zombie Knitpocalypse in June 2017 I'm so excited about our next knit a long, 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. I am going to cast on the Vintage Prim by Andrea Mowry. Andrea Mowry is the designer behind the Find Your Fade Shawl. Here is the tutorial I used to practice Brioche. Knitting Talk Back: Year in Review Check out my project page in Ravelry to see the projects I reference in this segment. I have a tab for all of my 2016 projects. Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it Love: Winter Vacation from school! Leave: Being sick on vacation! Theatrical Updates Though I seem to be taking a hiatus from performing, I did see a show recently that's on a National Tour, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. Other News and Notes Running I have some smaller races coming up this Winter, and my training season officially starts on January 7, 2017. Books I finished reading The Girls, by Emma Cline I am currently reading The Summer Before the War, by Helen Simonson Other Updates I participated in the MinsGame challenge for the month of December, in which you try to declutter your home and get rid of items everyday of the month.
Happy Halloween everyone! We've got a bonus podcast episode for your listening pleasure today, and hopefully it will whet your appetites just a bit more for Yarnporium! Sponsor: The Loveliest Yarn Company is a new online yarn shop bringing you the loveliest yarn and knitting accessories. Buying yarn online can be a bit fraught so they have gathered the best into one place. They have knit, washed and worn everything so people know it’s all been tried and tested by knitters. The Loveliest Yarn Company stock artisan hand dyed yarn from Life in the Long Grass, organic merino from Rosy Green Wool, some great stalwarts of the yarn world from West Yorkshire Spinners, irresistible accessories from Merchant and Mills and lots more. All from theloveliestyarncompany.co.uk. Podcast listeners can get 10% off in October, November and December with the code YITCEnabled2016. If you aren’t shopping for yarn at the moment, sign up for their newsletter on the site. News and Events: The are no new events. Just the Yarnporium. Happening November 5th and 6th. November 1st is the last day to get your early bird pricing on advance tickets. After that you'll have to pay £10 for a day ticket and £15 for a weekend ticket. OK, it's not entirely true that nothing else is going on... 10-13th November: Geeky Puffin Knit Palooza, Farnham - classes, marketplace and a London Yarn Crawl led by Alli! 12th November: Festiwool, North Herts College, Hitchin Entire month: we hope you’ll join along with Felicity Ford of Knitsonik and Louise Scollay of Knit British in the celebration of all things wool that is WOVEMBER. What we’re working on: Rachel is knitting Green Memories by La Maison Rililie. Allison is comfort knitting. Destressing with a Hogwarts scarf for Harry and the slowly growing Garter Goodness shawl by Stephen West. More Yarnporium awesome-ness: There are a few more Yarnporium special events to highlight: Pom Pom Quarterly will be hosting designer signings with Stephen West and Justyna Lorkowska! Justyna there on Saturday from 11am to 1pm and Stephen from 1-3pm. Stephen will also be around on Sunday from noon to 2pm. A Yarn Story will be bringing in an uber special exclusive: La Bien Aimée hand-dyed yarn from Paris. AYS is bringing a selection of colours on the Merino Singles base. They will also be bringing yarns from Hedgehog Fibres, The Fibre Co., Julie Asselin and SweetGeorgia Yarns. Inspiration Knits designer Louise Zass-Bangham will be bringing her book Knit Play Colour along with yarns for many of the patterns. She will have a wide selection of yarn from the Countess Ablaze (who NEVER does yarn shows but sells online only or out of her Manchester studio) and also a wide variety from Eden Cottage Yarns. It's a lovely way for both of these yarn companies to be at the Yarnporium when they couldn't otherwise! Midwinter Yarns have a new Aran weight yarn in 6 natural shades called Suomivilla that they are bringing to the Yarnporium. They also have official Baa-ble Hat kits that include the original pattern by Donna Smith, or people may be interested in getting the yarn to make Donna's new hat and cowl pattern! Kettle Yarn Co. are debuting their brand new Baskerville DARK yarn which contains more Gotland than the original for added depth and halo to Linda's already gorgeous colours. She's offering 10% off purchases of Baskerville DARK skeins to the first 10 customers who use the codeword "GOTLANDFOREVER". We're also delighted that designer Karie Westermann is joining us all the way from Glasgow. Karie doesn't get down south too often to teach so we feel it's a real coup to have her! Even better, Karie has designed a brand new workshop that is being taught for the first time at the Yarnporium: Knitting the Landscape. In this workshop Karie will help knitters explore how to express their memories and thoughts of a specific place through their knitting using texture, stitch patterns and colour. While we're crazy for all the yarn fumes that will be at the Yarnporium, it's also a perfect weekend to start Christmas gift shopping and many of our vendors will have non-yarny items for all the BKFFs out there include Wendy Fowler's gorgeous yarn bowls, glass stitch markers brought in by C.C. Almon of JavaPurl Designs, and wonderful project bags by The Little Grey Girl. Joe's Toes and The Knitting Shed also have fantastic kits if you'd like to make something for little people on your list. We're also excited to welcome new vendors Mahliqa (knitted jewellery kits), Chunky Row and Once Upon a Time Skeins as well as local to London yarn dyers Travelknitter, Whimzy, The Wool Kitchen and Easyknits and local fibre dyer Porpoise Fur! Finally, Sarah from Crafts from the Cwtch will be taking over our Instagram feed on the Saturday of the show - be sure to say hi! Woolly Wovember: WOVEMBER is an amazing grass-roots movement to recognise and celebrate wool in all it's forms. Read their open letter to the Campaign for Wool and see how to get involved. We're also going to take part in Vestvember - come join in! *** You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio and us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night at The Goat on the Rise between 7 and 10pm. Everyone’s really friendly and we hope to see you there! Have a great couple of weeks and we’ll chat with you soon! Music (all available on NoiseTrade): Michigan Left - Arkells Hey Doreen - Lucius
Hallöchen!Hier habe ich Folge Nr. 12 für Euch. Ich wünsche viel Spaß beim Zuhören!Begleitende NotizenI. Fertige Projekte Socken-Knit-Along vom Knitting Expat Podcast Socken aus selbstgefärbter Sockenwolle und weißer Meilenweit Merino als Kontrastfarben.Socken aus Regia Flourmania in der Farbe Neon RainbowViajante von Martina Behm aus 300g Zitron Filigran in der Farbe RauchblauImogen Wool von Carrie Bostick Hoge aus 220g Meilenweit Merino in WeißII. Aktuelle ProjekteViajante aus Wollmeise Pure in der Farbe Grapes for SheriHugo von Véronik Avery aus Holst Coast in der Farbe JayIII. Zukünftige ProjekteDessine-moi un mouton von La Maison Rililie aus Holst Coast in der Farbe SkylightWestbourne von Isabel KrämerQuill von Jared Flood aus Finkhof Merinowolle dünn
Hallöchen!Dies ist die letzte Folge für 2016. Ich hoffe, ihr hattet viel Spaß und wir hören und nächstes Jahr wieder!Link zur TonspurBegleitende NotizenI. Fertige Projekte1. Lobelia von Meghan Fernandez aus Wollmeise Pure in Gloire de DijonCalla von Rachel Coopey2. Lieblingspulli von mir, angelehnt an Oshima von Jared Flood aus Drops Lima in der Farbe MoosgrünII. Aktuelle ProjekteImogen Wool von Carrie Bostick Hoge aus Meilenweit Merino in weißKnit Pro ZingIII. Rekapitulation von 2015Die GroßprojekteSummer Flies von Donna GriffinBraidsmaid von Martina Behm Ava von mir angelehnt an Grettir von Jared FloodIV. Geplante Projekte für 20161. Viajante von Martina Behm aus Zitron Filigran in der Farbe Rauchblau2. Pachelbel von Carol Sunday in Drops Cotton Viscose in der Farbe Grau Hitofude von Hiroko Fukatsu3. Lace Cardigan von Simona Merchant-Dest aus roter Schachenmayr Baumwolle4. Westbourne von Isabell Krämer aus Ito Kinu in der Farbe Persimmon5. Beatnik von Norah Gaughan aus Holstgarn Supersoft in der Farbe Sunset6. Hugo von Véronik Avery aus Holstgarn Coast in der Farbe Jay7. Sandbank von Lea Viktoria aus DyeForYarn Mulberry Silk in der Farbe Dead Walnut Wood8. Featherweight Cardigan von Hannah Fettig aus Atelier Zitron Filisilk in der Farbe Anthrazit9. Dagmar Sweater von Handy Kitty aus Wolle Rödel Siena in der Farbe Kirsche10. Natsumi von Yoko Hatta11. Dessine-Moi un Mouton von La Maison Rililie12. Quill von Jared Flood13. Marco Polo von Ela Torrente
Hallöchen! Hier habe ich Folge 4 für euch. Ihr findet die Audiodatei auf Soundcloud. Ich wünsche euch viel Spaß beim Zuhören!Show Notes:Cable Rib Socks von Erica Alexander Judy's Magic Cast OnJeny's surprisingly stretchy bind off (JSSBO) Interweave Favorite SocksRegia StripemaniaSupergarne AktivBrooklyn Tweed Grettir Drops NepalRegia Flourmania in Neon FlowerDye for Yarn Mulberry Silk in Dead Walnut WoodLobelia Cardigan von Meghan Fernandez/ PomPom QuaterlyJawoll Magic in 1502 und 1404 Romantisches Lace von Monika Eckert und Stephanie van der Linden Wollmeise Twin in Wichtelwalzer und FlaschenpostWollmeise Pure in Gloire de DijonCinecitta von La Maison Rililie