Podcasts about west yorkshire spinners

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 30:30

News: No news is good news FO: Lauren - two skeins of fingering weight handspun in Malabrigo Nube, Lavanda colorway, plied with a mystery braid of a yak blend from the deep stash - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample , knit in the club colorways Emily - Vanilla socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, country birds collection, Pheasant colorway WIPS: Emily - Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway - Vanilla socks, knit in Knit Picks Felici, Fiesta colorway Lauren - Forest Fruit socks, pattern by Sachiko B, knit in Nox Yarn Co. Faunus Base, Harbinger colorway https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/forest-fruit - Truchet Triangle Shawl, pattern by Emily O'Brien https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/truchet-triangle , knit in Valkyrie Fibers Power of the Full Moon colorways https://www.etsy.com/listing/1106853665/power-of-the-full-moon-full-skein-set Acquisitions: Emily - organizational drawers for all her Kickstarter treasures! Lauren - Yokai Yochi Tarot Deck and kerchief from Buboplague (currently not available for purchase, but follow their instagram for updates!) - Stitch markers from Studio Knit Boop https://www.knitboop.com/studio-knitboop Occult Corner: We continue our series on Tarot Court Cards with the Knights! Self Promotion: Everything Power of the Full Moon Club is currently available! Waxing Moon Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waxing-moon-shawl this pattern is so versatile! Includes options for a half circle or full circle shawl and two different edge options. On sale through Halloween! Pre order for mini skeins: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1092909602/power-of-the-full-moon-mini-set?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1 lots of options here too! You can get just the 12 mini skein set, the 12 mini skeins plus a full skein of complimentary colorway Artemis, or all 13 colorways on full skeins. Please message Lauren if you don't see the listing, etsy has been being a little fussy.

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Episode 57: Crystal Lore - Lapis Lazuli

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 21:30

News: None this week FO: Lauren - Two at a time Vanilla socks from a double knit sock blank WIPS: Emily - Vanilla socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, country birds collection, Pheasant colorway - Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway Lauren - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample , knit in the club colorways Acquisitions: Emily - Lore Olympus volume one https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/659593/lore-olympus-volume-one-by-rachel-smythe/ - lots and lots of washi tape to feed the Kickstarter-beast Occult Corner: The rock of the week is Lapis Lazuli! A blue rock that people have been loving for at least nine thousand years. Self Promotion: Everything Power of the Full Moon Club is currently available! Waxing Moon Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waxing-moon-shawl this pattern is so versatile! Includes options for a half circle or full circle shawl and two different edge options. On sale through Halloween! Pre order for mini skeins: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1092909602/power-of-the-full-moon-mini-set?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1 lots of options here too! You can get just the 12 mini skein set, the 12 mini skeins plus a full skein of complimentary colorway Artemis, or all 13 colorways on full skeins. Please message Lauren if you don't see the listing, etsy has been being a little fussy.

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Episode 56: Exploring the Court Cards - Pages

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 37:05

News: Join us on our Patron and Instagram for Socktober, where we will have sock content all October long! FO: Lauren - Painted Desert Socks Pattern by Tsin Bikee https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/painted-desert-socks-2 , Knit in Nox Yarn Co. Faunus Base, MC Styx, CC Harbinger - Witch's Brew Sock https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks knit in Nomadic Yarns Sarah Sanderson colorway on the Brit Sock base https://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadicYarns WIPS: Emily - Vanilla socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, country birds collection, Pheasant colorway - Crochet Granny Stripe scrappy blanket - Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway Lauren - Two at a time Vanilla socks from a double knit sock blank Acquisitions: Emily - Yokai Yochi Tarot Deck and kerchief from Buboplague (currently not available for purchase, but follow their instagram for updates!) Occult Corner: Tarot court cards, we start off with talking about the Pages! Self Promotion: Everything Power of the Full Moon Club is currently available! Waxing Moon Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/waxing-moon-shawl this pattern is so versatile! Includes options for a half circle or full circle shawl and two different edge options. On sale through Halloween! Pre order for mini skeins: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1092909602/power-of-the-full-moon-mini-set?ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1 lots of options here too! You can get just the 12 mini skein set, the 12 mini skeins plus a full skein of complimentary colorway Artemis, or all 13 colorways on full skeins. Please message Lauren if you don't see the listing, etsy has been being a little fussy.

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Episode 55: Sabbat Spotlight - Samhain

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 35:32

News: Join us on our Patron and Instagram for Socktober, where we will have sock content all October long! FO: Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns, Problems with Porgs colorway https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/ - Pumpkin Party Washcloth Design knit in Omega Sinfonia cotton https://woolery.com/omega-sinfonia-cotton-yarn.html now available for purchase or free for Fiber Coven members! Lauren - Plaid Blanket Socks, pattern from Dana Rae Makes, as part of the Knitting with Besties pattern pair. - Main color: Pitchfork Fiber Stalworth Sock base, Boogie Wonderland colorway https://www.etsy.com/shop/PitchforkFiber - Contrast Color: Havirland Yarns Epic Space Opera (Empire Strikes Back) leftovers https://www.etsy.com/market/havirland WIPS: Emily - Vanilla socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, country birds collection, Pheasant colorway - Elemental colorwork cowl design, knit in Valkyrie Fibers Avatar mini skein set Lauren - Two at a time Vanilla socks from a double knit sock blank - Witch's Brew Sock https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/witchs-brew-socks knit in Nomadic Yarns Sarah Sanderson colorway on the Brit Sock base https://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadicYarns Acquisitions: Emily - Many treasures from Heirophany & Hedge (http://bespokearcana.com/) including some carnelian colored fountain pen ink, a little lapis lazuli, candles from Old Soul Artisans (https://oldsoulartisan.com/) Lauren - adorable stickers from Catushi Studios https://www.etsy.com/market/catushi_studios - A rock from Moab Occult Corner: Samhain! From traditional celebrations to how we intend to celebrate

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TEACHING THE WORLD TO KNIT SOCKS with Christine Perry aka Winwick Mum

Making Stitches Podcast

Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 35:34

Hello and welcome to the first episode in series four of Making Stitches Podcast. It has been a very busy summer for me researching stories and makers to share with you on the podcast as well as working on my own creative projects too. It's a real joy to be back with you! In this episode we hear from Christine Perry, who you may know better as Winwick Mum, a champion of sock knitting who has made it her life's work to simplify the sock-knitting process so anyone can achieve success and knit their own socks. Christine's knitting journey began in earnest at the age of 18 when she saw a jumper she simply had to have and her mother told her to knit it herself. It wasn't until several years later though, that her obsession with knitting socks began. After being told that knitting socks was too difficult too many times at a knit and natter group, Christine decided to make her own tutorial to demystify the process and published it on her blog; Winwick Mum. That was when the 'Sockalong' was born and in the six years since, over 15,000 pairs of socks have been knitted around the world using Christine's tutorials - and those are just the ones she knows about! She went on to write two books with sock patterns in and has her own YouTube channel in which she shows the process of creating socks. Christine has also designed a range of sock yarns for West Yorkshire Spinners. Christine was a joy to talk to and her enthusiasm for her craft is truly infectious. I can imagine an awful lot of new sock projects will be cast on after listening to this! You can find Christine and her work via her blog Winwick MumFor full show notes for this episode, please visit the Making Stitches website.The music featured in this episode is Make You Smile by RGMusic from Melody Loops.You can support Making Stitches Podcast with running costs through Ko-fi.Making Stitches Podcast is supported by the Making Stitches Shop.Making Stitches Podcast is presented, recorded and edited by Lindsay Weston.

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Episode 48: The Autumnal Equinox

While She Naps with Abby Glassenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 28:21

News: Our new website is up! Head to fibercoven.com to find all our pertinent links! FO: None this week WIPS: Emily - Vanilla socks in BaH Yarns To Go Boldly colorway, Kracken Base https://www.brendaandheatheryarns.com/ - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample -knit in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/ - Granny Stripe crochet blanket - Lace Shawl design with beads in Knit Picks Luminance Lace in the Kind colorway Lauren - Aura Sweater by Gingko B https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/aura-sweater in Valkyrie Fibers Suri Fluff - Vanilla socks in Opal Sweet & Spicy, colorway 6755 - Waxing Moon - Full Moon Version, pattern available in the Fiber Coven Discord https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample , knit in the club colorways (We talked about how cool it would be to do a Waxing Moon shawl in the Pride in December mini skein set from Alwan Sultan, but it's already sold out. Sorry. But they make great stuff and you should check their site out anyway. alwansultan.com ) Acquisitions: Lauren - None Emily - Ghibli Yarn Club from Big Little Yarn Co. , Sock Set version biglittleyarn.com - Symphonia Cotton in green for a future free pattern! - West Yorkshire Spinners sock yarn, Country Birds, Pheasant colorway - big roll of Aida 14 count cloth in the natural color - DMC embroidery floss full swatch card, swatch poster? It's huge. Occult Corner: Autumnal Equinox and the traditions for it from around the world! Shameless Self Promotion: Reverse Promotion! Lauren's Etsy shop is closed while she has an “Unplanned Vacation” due to the Caldor Fire. But if you saw South Lake Tahoe in the news and wanted to help, Lauren suggests donating to Rural Resistance Placerville (their instagram feed has a post listing how to donate!) to support locals displaced by the Caldor Fire or donating to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation because seasonal wildland firefighters don't get insurance benefits of any kind! WFF supports wildland firefighters (and their families) who are killed or injured and do not have access to health or life insurance. wffoundation.org Emily's Kickstarter has launched with great success! Do you need witchy merit badges? You know you do. The stitch marker charms are unlocked! Next stretch goal is the Washi Tapes!!!! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/magical-merit-badges-a-witchy-pin-collection

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Episode #200: Karen Barbé

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 56:10

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking embroidery and design with my guest Karen Barbé. Karen is a designer, embroiderer, and author from Santiago, Chile now living in Chicago. Since 2007 she's been inspiring and teaching thousands of makers through her blog and Instagram account, with in-person and online classes, and with her book Colour Confident Stitching. Noticing how her students felt frustrated about their color choices, Karen set out to teach about color in an accessible way. Her book —published in four languages—and her Domestika online class present a simple and hands-on method that helps makers understand color and create palettes for their own textile projects. She's now exploring embroidery on paper, creating digital patterns, and collaborating with diverse Latin American craftspeople through the Chilean platform Artesanos en Feria. +++++ This episode is sponsored by Flying Fibers. Flying Fibers is a mother-daughter-operated wool company based in Central Pennsylvania. They focus on premium, breed-specific, British and American fibers, and yarns. You will find yarns from their farm of rare breed sheep, as well as from sustainable wool companies like Brooklyn Tweed and West Yorkshire Spinners. +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

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Episode 62 - Breathe - new audio file upload for Spotify etc.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 70:58

Because I was a bit of a numpty, I saved Episode 62 in the wrong audio file and so it didn't migrate to all the podcast platforms. I am adding it again as an MP3 so that it will now appear on Spotify etc. Hello there and welcome to The Crochet Circle Podcast and the show notes for Episode 62 – Breathe My name is Fay and this is my audio and video podcast for those that love fibre crafts, particularly crochet. It’s a community for people that like to support their fellow humans regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, size or age. I hope you feel the welcome embrace and love of the Crochet Clan. Come on in and stay awhile. In this episode, I cover Final Destination, En Route, Interview snippets with Alyson Chu about Moorit Magazine, Feeding the Habit, Designs in Progress, Quick News Beats and J’adore. This podcast is sponsored by my online crafting company, Provenance Craft Co. Thanks to everyone who tunes into the podcast whether it is through Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify, Amazon, iTunes or the YouTube Channel. Your support and engagement are really appreciated and makes running a podcast very special and worthwhile. If you would like to support the podcast, you can do that through Patreon: 1 – Final Destination I have a couple of crocheted pieces to show you today. First up is a big, bright, clashy blanket that I absolutely loved working on. It is made from West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat wool (link) which is a roving yarn from Bluefaced Kerry Hill sheep. It is 140m/153yds per 100g, so chunky wool. It is oh so warm when you have worked it up and the stitch definition you get with this wool in crochet is excellent. The final fabric has a great drape to it and the palette of 17 colours that West Yorkshire Spinners have created make really great cohesive blends or clashy like this one. The Strata Blanket is launching in issue 132 of Inside Crochet which is available in newsagents from today and is also available online (link). I pulled together a photo tutorial for the fringing too. Who doesn’t love a crochet/macrame mash-up! I do plan to sell this as a standalone pattern when I get the rights back for it, but it’s on the list with a few others… My second FO is a hat that I have created as part of the kick-starter campaign for Moorit Magazine. It’s a companion design to the Positivity Spiral Cowl. I used Nene 4ply from RiverKnits which is 100% Bluefaced Leicester (non-superwash) and is grown and spun in the UK. The colourway is Sommerlicher Nachthimmel (link) and it’s a deep turquoise/teal colour with small variegations down to a mid-teal. This wool was a delight to work with. I have a worked with a lot of RiverKnits yarn as a crocheter and I can tell you that there is a marked difference between the 100% BFL superwash that they used to stock and their new Nene 100% BFL non-superwash wool. It’s softer, has better drape, actually smells of sheep and as you are working with it, it feels more organic and a lot less formulaic than the old superwash version. The hat is based on the same open structure as the positivity spiral and uses the same stitches to get that lovely left slant to the pattern. This is another pattern that will be available for general purchase, but only after it has been delivered as part of the rewards for the Moorit Magazine kick-starter campaign (link) - more on that shortly. The first people to get it will be the £55+ backers of Moorit Magazine and then after that, it will be on general release through all my usual outlets. 2 – En Route For too long, I have had a parcel sat at the side of the sofa from Zoe at The Woolist (link). Zoe undertook a four year PhD on the 72 British pure breeds of sheep. Part of her ongoing work is to connect with local farmers, suppliers, producers, makers, designers, crafters and create a knowledge base available on her website. This means a wealth of information is available at our fingertips. Zoe often travels to yarn shows and has a stand where she shows off samples of the 72 breeds knitted up. Me being me, I offered to crochet up the 72 breeds so that she could also have crocheted samples on her stand. This was not a wholly selfless act. There are very few people that have worked with all 72 breeds, and probably far, far fewer that have crocheted with them. So, being sent a parcel of all 72 British sheep breeds is actually a dream come true. I am nearly halfway through and have been diligently taking notes on each breed and photographing them all before and after. Needless to say, this is a huge piece of work and one that will take me a few more months to pull together. However, it will all culminate in more resources for those of us that like to crochet with British breed wools. 3 – Interview Snippets with Alyson Chu of Moorit Magazine At the end of January, I had a chat with Alyson about Moorit Magazine and the kick-starter campaign that she was about to launch to fund the magazine. Moorit promises to be a high-end crochet magazine with indie spirit! As I type this, the campaign has smashed way beyond the £10,600 target and the £12,500 stretched target. The current amount is £18,750 which allows money to roll over into Issue 2 (yay) and for the more copies of Issue 1 to be printed. I encourage you to go and look at the Moorit Magazine website (link), follow it on Instagram (link) and to go to the Kickstarter campaign page and pledge of you can (link). Even though the funds have been pledged for Issue 1, extra funding gives Alyson the backing of the crochet community and the confidence to plough ahead with ideas for Issue 2. I am SO excited that the crochet community has backed Moorit so wholeheartedly. Snippets of the interview were used in the podcast and the whole interview can be found on Youtube (link) and Podbean (link). 4 – Feeding the Habit Only one thing has been purchased this month and that is a house! No incoming wool. You know you don’t really need any for a while when your removal team says “You have a lot of wool. Did you know you have 13 boxes of it?” My response was to laugh and say “they were only the boxes you could see through. There’s more!” Also, I was podcasting in a little oasis of calm, surrounded by boxes and stock: Yes that is a massive bottle of gin on the kitchen island! 5 – Designs in Progress Thank you so much for your responses to me sharing my design process. It is very clear that this is something that you are interested in whether that is because you are intrigued by the process, or because you want to start designing. Because the response has been so great, I want to develop it into a proper podcast section and do it justice. Therefore, I haven’t rushed into pulling something to deliver for this month’s podcast. Instead, I will pull together a proper plan and launch it in the next podcast. What I can say is that I also plan to hold Zoom session every 2-3 months for budding designers. We can talk through the design topic that has just been covered in that last podcast. I also hope to invite along some of my design and yarn buddies so that you can gain extra insight from them. 6 – Quick News Beats 1 - Global Hook Up – The February hook ups are scheduled for: Saturday 20th at 8pm GMT and Sunday 21st at 9am GMT. There is a caveat though. Our internet at the new house is shocking and I will be able to host the session if I can tether my phone to the tablet, or if our fibre has been connected by then. The meeting ID number is 475-047-5819 and you will need to join via Zoom which you can do here: https://www.zoom.us/join if a password is required, it is WOOL. If you are joining on your phone or tablet you will likely need to download the software in advance. If you are joining from a PC or Mac, you can join via the link above. Everyone needs to use the same ID number to get into the session. 7 – J’adore I found a new podcast/vlog called Talasbaun on YouTube (link). It’s a young couple that is living an off-grid life in a forest cabin in Sweden. It is beautifully shot and gives a real insight into off-grid living, working traditional crafts and small scale farming with nose to tail practices. I will add a content warning though. They are farmers and eat their own livestock. There are scenes of butchery and raw meat, which will not be for everyone. I’ll be back on the 5th of March! Fay x Instagram: Crochet_Circle_Podcast Instagram: provenance.craft.co Instagram: FayDHDesigns YouTube: The Crochet Circle Podcast Crochet Clan on Mighty Network: Invite

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Episode 62 - Breathe - new audio file upload for Spotify etc.

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 70:58

Episode 62 - Breathe

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 70:58

Hello there and welcome to The Crochet Circle Podcast and the show notes for Episode 62 – Breathe My name is Fay and this is my audio and video podcast for those that love fibre crafts, particularly crochet. It’s a community for people that like to support their fellow humans regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, size or age. I hope you feel the welcome embrace and love of the Crochet Clan. Come on in and stay awhile. In this episode, I cover Final Destination, En Route, Interview snippets with Alyson Chu about Moorit Magazine, Feeding the Habit, Designs in Progress, Quick News Beats and J’adore. This podcast is sponsored by my online crafting company, Provenance Craft Co. Thanks to everyone who tunes into the podcast whether it is through Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify, Amazon, iTunes or the YouTube Channel. Your support and engagement are really appreciated and makes running a podcast very special and worthwhile. If you would like to support the podcast, you can do that through Patreon: 1 – Final Destination I have a couple of crocheted pieces to show you today. First up is a big, bright, clashy blanket that I absolutely loved working on. It is made from West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat wool (link) which is a roving yarn from Bluefaced Kerry Hill sheep. It is 140m/153yds per 100g, so chunky wool. It is oh so warm when you have worked it up and the stitch definition you get with this wool in crochet is excellent. The final fabric has a great drape to it and the palette of 17 colours that West Yorkshire Spinners have created make really great cohesive blends or clashy like this one. The Strata Blanket is launching in issue 132 of Inside Crochet which is available in newsagents from today and is also available online (link). I pulled together a photo tutorial for the fringing too. Who doesn’t love a crochet/macrame mash-up! I do plan to sell this as a standalone pattern when I get the rights back for it, but it’s on the list with a few others… My second FO is a hat that I have created as part of the kick-starter campaign for Moorit Magazine. It’s a companion design to the Positivity Spiral Cowl. I used Nene 4ply from RiverKnits which is 100% Bluefaced Leicester (non-superwash) and is grown and spun in the UK. The colourway is Sommerlicher Nachthimmel (link) and it’s a deep turquoise/teal colour with small variegations down to a mid-teal. This wool was a delight to work with. I have a worked with a lot of RiverKnits yarn as a crocheter and I can tell you that there is a marked difference between the 100% BFL superwash that they used to stock and their new Nene 100% BFL non-superwash wool. It’s softer, has better drape, actually smells of sheep and as you are working with it, it feels more organic and a lot less formulaic than the old superwash version. The hat is based on the same open structure as the positivity spiral and uses the same stitches to get that lovely left slant to the pattern. This is another pattern that will be available for general purchase, but only after it has been delivered as part of the rewards for the Moorit Magazine kick-starter campaign (link) - more on that shortly. The first people to get it will be the £55+ backers of Moorit Magazine and then after that, it will be on general release through all my usual outlets. 2 – En Route For too long, I have had a parcel sat at the side of the sofa from Zoe at The Woolist (link). Zoe undertook a four year PhD on the 72 British pure breeds of sheep. Part of her ongoing work is to connect with local farmers, suppliers, producers, makers, designers, crafters and create a knowledge base available on her website. This means a wealth of information is available at our fingertips. Zoe often travels to yarn shows and has a stand where she shows off samples of the 72 breeds knitted up. Me being me, I offered to crochet up the 72 breeds so that she could also have crocheted samples on her stand. This was not a wholly selfless act. There are very few people that have worked with all 72 breeds, and probably far, far fewer that have crocheted with them. So, being sent a parcel of all 72 British sheep breeds is actually a dream come true. I am nearly halfway through and have been diligently taking notes on each breed and photographing them all before and after. Needless to say, this is a huge piece of work and one that will take me a few more months to pull together. However, it will all culminate in more resources for those of us that like to crochet with British breed wools. 3 – Interview Snippets with Alyson Chu of Moorit Magazine At the end of January, I had a chat with Alyson about Moorit Magazine and the kick-starter campaign that she was about to launch to fund the magazine. Moorit promises to be a high-end crochet magazine with indie spirit! As I type this, the campaign has smashed way beyond the £10,600 target and the £12,500 stretched target. The current amount is £18,750 which allows money to roll over into Issue 2 (yay) and for the more copies of Issue 1 to be printed. I encourage you to go and look at the Moorit Magazine website (link), follow it on Instagram (link) and to go to the Kickstarter campaign page and pledge of you can (link). Even though the funds have been pledged for Issue 1, extra funding gives Alyson the backing of the crochet community and the confidence to plough ahead with ideas for Issue 2. I am SO excited that the crochet community has backed Moorit so wholeheartedly. Snippets of the interview were used in the podcast and the whole interview can be found on Youtube (link) and Podbean (link). 4 – Feeding the Habit Only one thing has been purchased this month and that is a house! No incoming wool. You know you don’t really need any for a while when your removal team says “You have a lot of wool. Did you know you have 13 boxes of it?” My response was to laugh and say “they were only the boxes you could see through. There’s more!” Also, I was podcasting in a little oasis of calm, surrounded by boxes and stock: Yes that is a massive bottle of gin on the kitchen island! 5 – Designs in Progress Thank you so much for your responses to me sharing my design process. It is very clear that this is something that you are interested in whether that is because you are intrigued by the process, or because you want to start designing. Because the response has been so great, I want to develop it into a proper podcast section and do it justice. Therefore, I haven’t rushed into pulling something to deliver for this month’s podcast. Instead, I will pull together a proper plan and launch it in the next podcast. What I can say is that I also plan to hold Zoom session every 2-3 months for budding designers. We can talk through the design topic that has just been covered in that last podcast. I also hope to invite along some of my design and yarn buddies so that you can gain extra insight from them. 6 – Quick News Beats 1 - Global Hook Up – The February hook ups are scheduled for: Saturday 20th at 8pm GMT and Sunday 21st at 9am GMT. There is a caveat though. Our internet at the new house is shocking and I will be able to host the session if I can tether my phone to the tablet, or if our fibre has been connected by then. The meeting ID number is 475-047-5819 and you will need to join via Zoom which you can do here: https://www.zoom.us/join if a password is required, it is WOOL. If you are joining on your phone or tablet you will likely need to download the software in advance. If you are joining from a PC or Mac, you can join via the link above. Everyone needs to use the same ID number to get into the session. 7 – J’adore I found a new podcast/vlog called Talasbaun on YouTube (link). It’s a young couple that is living an off-grid life in a forest cabin in Sweden. It is beautifully shot and gives a real insight into off-grid living, working traditional crafts and small scale farming with nose to tail practices. I will add a content warning though. They are farmers and eat their own livestock. There are scenes of butchery and raw meat, which will not be for everyone. I’ll be back on the 5th of March! Fay x Instagram: Crochet_Circle_Podcast Instagram: provenance.craft.co Instagram: FayDHDesigns YouTube: The Crochet Circle Podcast Crochet Clan on Mighty Network: Invite

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Episode 16: Pentacles, Coins, or Rings... Choose Your Flavor

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 29:29

News: You can join the Antiracism Book Club that Lauren is in! It’s totally free and via zoom! We will be reading The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander and the first meeting will be Saturday 2/6 at noon pacific to discuss chapters 1 & 2. Contact carsoncityactivism@gmail.com to get on the email list and you will be sent the zoom link a day or so before the meeting. FO:Lauren - Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/ WIPS:Emily - Full Moon Club Shawl - one in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/ Lauren - Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart and now some Uptown Worsted! Acquisitions:Emily - Hauswitch - incense bowl, wick trimmer, and black cat sticker https://hauswitchstore.com/ Lauren - six skeins of Uptown Worsted acrylic yarn in the Navy Blue colorway from Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/ Occult Corner: We discuss Pentacles as a tarot suit! We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea. Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having a shop update for the new Fiber Coven self striping colorway on Sunday 1/24 at 9am PST. Private shopping hours available for Patrons are listed in the Discord. https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe

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Episode 15: Swords The Suit of Spock

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 41:04

News: All quiet on the Coven front this week. FO: Nothing WIPS:Emily - Shrug Design https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/shrug-thingKnit in LolaBean Yarn Co Bean Sprout Base, Purple Nurple and Knuckle Sandwich colorways- Full Moon Club Shawl - https://www.ravelry.com/projects/kittywithacupcake/waxing-moon-shawl---full-moon-sample one in the Earl Grey Alice in Wonderland Advent colors https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/-Another sample in the Valkyrie Fibers Full Moon Club colors Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/- Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart Acquisitions:Emily - IKEA treasures- Candles and Cinnamon and Clove cone incense from Bebe Vaudou www.bebevaudou.com Lauren - Packaging materials form EcoEnclose Occult Corner: We discuss Swords as a tarot suit! We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea. We both Kickstarted the Yokai Yochi Tarot Deck https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yokaitarot/yokaitarot Shameless Self Promotion: Emily has updated the formatting of her pattern, the Geodesic Cowl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/geodesic-cowl

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Episode 14: We Could Really Use The Cleansing Power of Cups Right Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 35:39

News: We reached a Patreon goal and Lauren will be making a self striping colorway for the Coven!FO:Emily - The Wolf Moon Pouch for the Full Moon ClubLauren - nothing! WIPS:Emily -Coziest memories blanket Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/- Goal Post Knit Afghan in Red Heart Acquisitions:Emily - Forager’s Daughter Tarot Deck https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheForagersDaughter Lauren - Bird Kin Messages Oracle Deck https://www.etsy.com/shop/BIRDKINMESSAGES- Sunlight Sips Tea, Say It With Your Chest Blend https://www.etsy.com/shop/SunlightQuartz Occult Corner: We discuss Cups as a tarot suit! We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea Shameless Self Promotion: Lauren will be having a shop update on Sunday 1/10 at 9am PST, There will be a re-stock of the This Is The Way colorway on High Twist BFL and Matte Sock bases https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe The Full Moon Club has begun! If you’ve already ordered, your packages are in the mail. The club is unfortunately sold out, but the patterns are available through Ravelry ( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1 ) or email kittywithacupcake@gmail.com to do PayPal instead. The yarn will be available in full skeins through Valkyrie Fibers after the March full moon, and as mini skein sets at the end of the year.

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Episode 13: Kicking Off The New Year With Wands And Fire

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 36:42

News: Happy New Year, Coven! FO:Emily - nothing!Lauren - nothing! WIPS:Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn-Coziest memories blanket-Now that her large commissions are completed, the cast on potential is unlimited!!! Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Owl colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/- Slippery Cowl by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy in Valkyrie Fibers Matte Socks Base, Snips colorway, https://www.etsy.com/listing/931022057/snips-its-a-trap-series Acquisitions:Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/-Dancing Deer Botanicals pink plant! https://dancingdeerbotanicals.com/ Lauren -Knitting the Card Game https://moonrovergames.space/product/knitting-the-card-game/-Work Your Magic lined notebook www.bebevadou.com-SG-300 Spoon Scale from AWS Home-Elctrk Love Sock/Fingering Base, Caesium colorway available through Knits and Knots Tahoe https://www.knitsandknotstahoe.com/-Kitty With A Cupcake candle in the Caffe Macchiato scent https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcake Occult Corner: We discuss Wands as a tarot suit! We like the book Modern Tarot by Michelle Tea Shameless Self Promotion: The Full Moon Club has begun! If you’ve already ordered, your packages are in the mail. The club is unfortunately sold out, but the patterns are available through Ravelry ( https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/power-of-the-full-moon-club-mkal---q1 ) or email kittywithacupcake@gmail.com to do PayPal instead. The yarn will be available in full skeins through Valkyrie Fibers after the March full moon, and as mini skein sets at the end of the year.

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Episode 227 - Rounding it UP

caithnesscraftcollective

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 45:59

The final episode of 2020. Round it up gang for a Blether. Swap where I thank everyone. Me me me where I mention a few things I made this year including the Optimism Tee by MelSkknits, Sirena Caplet Pixel Atlantis, Plain Socks using West Yorkshire Spinners sock weight yarn, Clincher by Ash Kearns. Nancy Tunic by Simply Sew. All the best for 2021. Lang may yer lumb reek.

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Episode 12: Here We Go A Wassailin'

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 40:59

News:-The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25There is another virtual Antiracism book club meeting through Power and Liberation (Carson City BLM). We are reading So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo, and discussing chapter 10-13 on Saturday 12/19 at noon PST. Just send an email to carsoncityactivism@gmail.com to get the Zoom link for the meeting or see any of their social media pages.We will be taking an end of year break, see you all in the new year, Coven! FO:Emily - a million tea lights and candles for holiday giftsLauren - nothing! WIPS:Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn-Coziest memories blanket Lauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020 Acquisitions:Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/Lauren - Knit Happy with Self Striping Yarn by Stephanie Lotven https://www.tellybeanknits.com/knit-happy-BLK&Bold Coffee https://blkandbold.com/-Knitting the Card Game booster pack cards. https://moonrovergames.space/product/knitting-the-card-game/ Occult Corner: We continued our discussion of Winter Solstice traditions with festive beverages!

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Episode 11:The Only Exciting Thing We Do Now Is Get Packages

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 30:08

News:-The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25Follow along with Emily’s Vlogmas videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKqM8FG1eMgEbLqs0J-IowFO:Emily - a secret project that will be published next summer!Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-braletteKnit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com- A 4oz bobbin of multicolored Shetland woolWIPS:Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarnLauren -Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020Acquisitions:Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/- Pretty Rocks from Crystal Grams https://crystalgrams.com/- Goodies from David’s Teas and some makeup from ColorPopLauren - Coven Crate From Bébé Vaudou https://www.bebevaudou.com/- Eco-friendly wireless speakers from House of Marley https://www.thehouseofmarley.com/Occult Corner: We continued our discussion of Winter Solstice traditions with the tradition of decorating treesShameless Self Promotion: Lauren is having a big Supernatural themed shop update on Sunday 12/13 at 9am PST, featuring the Team Free Will self striping sets, coordinating colorways and a new OOAK ultra-grungy colorway. www.etsy.com/shop/valkyriefiberstahoe

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Episode 10: Yule Logs of Various Traditions and Levels of Hilarity

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 28:13

News:-The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl. https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25- Vlogmas! Emily is making a daily Vlog for all of December: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrKqM8FG1eMgEbLqs0J-Iow FO: We finished nothing! Naughty podcasters! WIPS:Emily - Vanilla Socks in Regia https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-braletteKnit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020 Acquisitions:Emily -Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/-Various goodies from Rifle Paper Co.Lauren - dyed herself some Sock Top Roving in Charcoal grey for a personal spinning project Occult Corner: We started our discussion of Winter Solstice traditions with the Yule Log and Lauren had a fit of giggles over the Spanish tradition of the Tio de Nadal variation of a Yule Log Shameless Self Promotion: Nothing!

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Episode 9: We Want to Live in The Woods in a House with Chicken Feet

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 43:08

-The free audio version of the podcast is officially up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google!- New knit along! The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through the end of the year. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl. Enter FOs here: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/kitty-with-a-cupcake---knitwear-by-emily-obrien/4086429/1-25 or use #wickedenchantressalong on Instagram! FO:Emily - Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Chicadee colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165 Lauren - Dryer Balls - there will be a tutorial blog post on Fiber Coven on how to make these next week! WIPS:Emily - Nothing! Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-braletteKnit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com- Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Fairy LightsColorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020 Acquisitions:Emily - Knit Picks Luminance in the Kind Colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/luminance-hand-painted/c/5420313-Knit Picks Felici in the Fiesta colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165-Earl Grey Fiber Company Alice in Wonderland Advent Kit https://earl-grey-fiber-co.myshopify.com/-Frothy Monkey Coffee, Gratitude blend https://frothymonkey.com/Lauren - Nothing! Occult Corner: The folklore and tales of Baba Yaga Shameless Self Promotion:The Wicked Enchantress Cowl has been released in Emily’s Ravelry and PayHip stores and the 20% off sale goes through 12/2 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wicked-enchantresshttps://payhip.com/b/GQ6H

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Episode 8: Satanic Panic

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 31:32

News:-The free audio version of the podcast is officially up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google!- New knit along! The Wicked Enchantress Along will start when the pattern comes out Wednesday 11/25 and run through Christmas. The KAL will include both the new Wicked Enchantress cowl and Foul Temptress cowl. FO:Emily - Nothing!Lauren - Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Holly Berry Colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020 WIPS:Emily -Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Chicadee colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165 Lauren - Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-braletteKnit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com Acquisitions: Nothing! Occult Corner: The Satanic Panic of the 80’s and 90’s, we recommend the Uncovered Podcast, click the link to see the very staged, very 80’s police training video on “satanic cults”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q5kDm9eOTM&feature=emb_title Shameless Self Promotion:Power of the Full Moon Club - A handful of listings are left! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcakePlease see our public Patreon post for the full details! https://www.patreon.com/posts/43788919The Wicked Enchantress Cowl will be released next Wednesday 11/25/20 in Emily’s Ravelry and PayHip

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Episode 7: Huzzah!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 59:59

News:-The free audio version of the podcast is officially up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google!-Check your Ravelry messages to see if you’ve won a prize for one of our recent Make-alongside!-Virtual Antiracism Book Club open to any and all interested through the Power and Liberation Movement, email carsoncityactivism@gmail.com to sign up for updates! We will be reading So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo and the first meeting will be mid November and covering chapters 1-4. This book is a wonderful introduction to antiracism. FO:Emily -Wicked Enchantress Cowl Design in Spincycle Dreamstate, Nostalgia colorway https://spincycleyarns.com/collections/dream-state-Swatch Hat in Brooklyn Tweed Peerie, Marigolds colorway. https://brooklyntweed.com/products/peerie Pattern recipe at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/43721126 Lauren - Nothing! WIPS:Emily -Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Chicadee colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165 Lauren - Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Holly Berry Colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020-Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com--Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-braletteKnit in Uschitita, Merino Singles Base, Aquarell colorway www.uschitita.com Acquisitions:Emily - Brooklyn Tweed Peerie In Fleet, Alizarin, Hammock, and Tincture https://brooklyntweed.com/products/peerie-Qing Fiber, Classic DK base, Halloween themed Frankenstein colorway https://www.qingfibre.com/-A variety of on sale Regia Sock yarn from WEBS https://www.yarn.com/categories/regia-yarn Lauren - Marigold Tarot Deck by Amrit Brar https://13thpress.com/products/the-marigold-tarot-classic Occult Corner: the history and modern usage of Tarot! Shameless Self Promotion:Power of the Full Moon Club - First Quarter will go on sale in the Kitty With A Cupcake Etsy shop Monday 11/16/20! https://www.etsy.com/shop/KittyWithACupcakePlease see our public Patreon post for the full details! https://www.patreon.com/posts/43788919Lauren has self striping sock yarn in the Treebeard colorway, coordinating colorway Fangorn, as well as returning favorites Nazgul and Sméagol will all be for sale in the next shop update Sunday 11/15/20 at 9 am PST https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoe

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Episode 6: Remember Remember

An Interview with Melissa Llarena

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 41:53

-The free audio version of the podcast is officially up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts!-Virtual Antiracism Book Club open to any and all interested through the Power and Liberation Movement, email carsoncityactivism@gmail.com to sign up for updates! We will be reading So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo and the first meeting will be mid November and covering chapters 1-3. This book is a wonderful introduction to antiracism. FO:Emily -Vanilla Socks in Nomadic Yarns, Black Flame Candle colorway, Brit Sock Base https://www.nomadicyarns.com/ Lauren - Thorin Socks https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/thorin knit in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in the Reindeer Heather colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/stroll-tweed/c/5420150-Ripple Bralette https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ripple-braletteKnit in Serendipitous Wool, Nasturtium Colorway, Devi Base www.serendipitouswool.com WIPS:Emily -Vanilla Socks in Knit Picks Felici, Chicadee colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/felici-sock-yarn/c/5420165-Cowl Design in Spincycle Dreamstate, Nostalgia colorway https://spincycleyarns.com/collections/dream-state Lauren - Vanilla Socks in West Yorkshire Spinners, Holly Berry Colorway https://www.wyspinners.com/4%20Ply/Signature%204ply%20%E2%80%93%20Christmas%20Yarn%202020-Nell Tunic by Eri Shimizu https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nell-18-in Essence of Autumn, Prairie Sock Base, Spring in Autumn Colorway essenceofautumnyarn.com Acquisitions:Emily - KnitPicks Alpaca Cloud Lace Yarn, Oscar Colorway https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/alpaca-cloud-lace-yarn/c/5420108-Moon Stitch Markers from Forest Charm on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/ForestCharm-Cross Stitch KitLauren - Rhodia notebook https://rhodiapads.com/index.php Occult Corner: a brief history of Guy Fawke’s Day/Bonfire Night, and of course the cult-classic graphic novel and movie it inspired, V for Vendetta Shameless Self Promotion:Lauren has lots of naturally dyed Organic Polwarth roving that will be for sale in the next shop update Sunday 11/8/20 at 9 am PST https://www.etsy.com/shop/ValkyrieFibersTahoeJoin us on Patreon!

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Ep 27 - Jessica James-Thomson, Owner of the yarn shop, Ginger Twist Studio, Talks About Career Transitions, Finding Your Own Pace, and Tackling Ambitious Goals,

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 58:44

Jessica James-Thomson loves yarn! Her Nana taught her to knit as a youngster in Oregon, and there was no stopping her after she learned the basics. Ginger Twist Studio opened its doors in June 2013, and it is the cutest wee shop! Jessica feels very fortunate to have been able to take something she feels so passionate about and turn it into a career. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jess for this podcast. During our conversation, she opened up about her move from the U.S. to Scotland to make a change. She also offered some great reminders about executing goals with persistence and focus. Is there something you want to bring to fruition? If so, what is your best next step? I hope this episode provides you with some inspiration. Here is some more background about Jess and her shop: Ginger Twist Studio is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The shop is adorable. It is stacked to the rafters with delicious yarns, pattern books, and accessories. The offerings include a wide range of beautiful yarns hand-dyed by Jess. There are yarns for a variety of budgets to get your creative juices flowing, including Ginger's Hand Dyed, West Yorkshire Spinners, Brigantia, New Leaf Yarns, Bearford Flock, Navia, Woolyknit and much more! Visit her online shop to get some inspiration for your next project. And why not check out her virtual YARN CONCIERGE SERVICE? Proudly, the stock in the shop is finely curated. Jessica only stocks what she wants to knit with and can continue to be incredibly enthusiastic and passionate about everything in the shop. Tune in to hear Jessica's thoughts pertaining to: Jessica sweeps us away with a description of her shop in Edinburgh, Scotland. (3:14) Her journey from the U.S. to Scotland and her transition from musical theatre to knitting and threads.(5:29) Acclimating to Scotland was somewhat easy because she felt like she belonged, attended school, and had connections in a new country. (9:53) How Jess got started in knitting and why it stayed with her. (12:24) There is a deliciousness to yarn. (13:23) The materials and history of knitting in Scotland. (16:28) Knitting is like meditation. A career coaching client of Melissa’s was a media professional who began a knitting club for relaxation. (21:07) Why knitting is no longer essential, but a luxury instead. (24:28) Jessica fits her business efforts into her day as a one-woman shop owner and how not having a backup plan helped Jess achieve her goals. (26:12) Jess describes a virtual yarn crawl that recently occurred and how she is trying to keep up business during the pandemic. (37:31) How to manage burnout and have a positive outlook. (42:31) Tune in to hear me ask Jessica this fundamental question: When I look at a beautiful yarn creation, I feel intimidated. I think the same about my most ambitious goals. In what ways can knitting or crocheting help someone with big dreams move their needle in the right direction one stitch at a time? Links to quench your curiosity: Admire Yarn Creations on Instagram Visit the Ginger Twist Studio Online

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Episode 12 : Pompoms and Tweed

Curly Seams

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 47:18

Episode 12 of the Curly Seams podcast. In this episode Emma and Tracey talk about their Christmas presents, table runners, knitted jumpers, sock-knitting and pompoms! We trial a new method for showing our makes this month too. Let us know if you think its worth continuing with. If you like what you see we'd be tickled pink if you will Like, Comment and Subscribe... and if you want to see more videos from Curly Seams don't forget to tap that bell for notification of our newest videos. Thanks so much for watching! From Emma : Emma is wearing The Imogen Sweater designed by Sarah Hatton for West Yorkshire Spinners. Pattern is: The Croft Shetland Tweed : https://bit.ly/30fUq1j Yarn is : Drops Nepal Pistachio : https://bit.ly/3a8wXn2 Emma is knitting The Emelia Jumper designed by Sarah Hatton for West Yorkshire Spinners Pattern is: The Croft Shetland Tweed : https://bit.ly/30fUq1j Yarn is : Hayfield Emma is Knitting a Beanie in Brooklyn Tweed Arbour Targhee in Black Fig available in the UK from Loop Knitting : https://bit.ly/2FRaRaJ Other links : Lotta Jansdotter Everyday Style The Quilted Clamshell by Jen Eskridge Moa Green Balm available from www.moa.co.uk From Tracey : Tracey is Knitting the Elspeth Cardigan designed by Sarah Hatton for West Yorkshire Spinners Pattern is : The Croft Shetland Tweed : https://bit.ly/30fUq1j Yarn is : The Croft Shetland Tweed in Mossbank 757 colourway : https://bit.ly/2QPsFcM Tracey showed her knitted cable hats. Pattern is The College Girl Hat from Erin Harris : https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/college-girl-hat. Yarn from stash : Chunky Icelandic Lopi Purchased Pompoms from PomponUOlly : https://etsy.me/30ryYGR Socks : West Yorkshire Spinner signature 4ply - Country birds : https://bit.ly/30j45nW Available from LoveCrafts.com : Save 15% off using code available in video Quilting pattern on Traceys Table runner is : Christmas Cookies by Patricia Ritter Makers Workbook available here https://www.patterntrace.com/product/makers-workbook-2/ Christmas Decorations : Coming Up Workshop : Take and Make Class for Festival of Quilts 2020

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Ep 111: Dyeing Techniques

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 65:02

The Ewes talk knitting and then have a discussion of dyeing techniques in answer to a listener question. A little Enzo and a little bee news round out the episode. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Join the community on Ravelry or email us with your thoughts. twoewes@twoewesfiberadventures.com is our email address or you click contact us on our website. Project Updates Marsha finished Mountain High by Heidi Kirrmaier using The Croft Shetland Tweed by West Yorkshire Spinners that she bought at the The Yarn Cake in Glasgow. The sweater fits beautifully and she’s happy with her modifications. She is still looking for a pullover pattern for her brother using New Lanark Wool & Textiles DK that she bought at the mill in New Lanark, Scotland last March. Kelly continues to work on Koru by Aroha Knits using the Dragonfly Fibers Dance Rustic Silk She ripped out the mistake and is now making good progress. She also finished 5 hats from spirit yarn (destash yarn): Caron Simply soft Mardi Gray. Variegated gray with soft pink, yellow and green. Acrylic yarn, called Mardi Gray. It was a full bag of 4 balls, 150 yards in each ball. Dyeing Techniques Discussion The Ewes answer a dyeing questionMomdiggity/Jo Ann, who asked, “I would love to hear you talk about your fiber dying techniques.” Kelly and Marsha talk about choosing and blending colors, the different techniques they’ve tried over the years and in particular under-dyeing and over-dyeing. Kelly tells about her natural dyeing experiments and Marsha found two dyeing classes on Craftsy (now Bluprint) that she thinks she may try. Both are taught by Sarah Eyre. Professional Yarn Dyeing at Home: dyeing solids, semi-solids speckled, and variegated. Discusses yarns, dyes, mordants, safety, gear and studio set up. Next Steps in Dyeing: gradients, sock blanks, self-striping, hand-painted, dyeing fibers. Twenty Stitches Notecard Giveaway The Two Ewes are having a giveaway for notecards that they received as a promotion from the Twenty Stitches booth at Stitches West. Twenty Stitches has beautiful cards, tags, gift boxes, and kits to make them. Here is an description of the product from the website. Clear instructions, pre-cut and perfectly spaced embroidery holes, a #20 Chenille needle, and all the necessary thread and adhesives are included in our kits, making it easy to create perfectly embroidered notecards, tags, and giftboxes. Our book artsinspired samplers are a fun way to practice or learn twenty embroidery stitches. Head over to the Giveaway Thread in the Ravelry Group to see how to enter. The giveaway thread will be open until May 8 when we will draw a winner for a pack of notecards to embroider. Winter Weave Along ends March 31. Don’t forget to enter your weaving projects in the FO thread. Next episode will be a celebration of weaving and a drawing for prizes. Recommendations Kelly: Xerces Society Pollinator friendly plant list

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Ep 110: Whisky Tasting, Waltons, and What Have You

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 52:51

Whisky tasting, a trip to the Scottish Highlands, a knitting mishap, and podcasting in pajamas are some of the tangents this episode! Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Join the community on Ravelry or email us with your thoughts. twoewes@twoewesfiberadventures.com is our email address or you click contact us on our website. Project Updates Marsha has finished the body and one sleeve of a pullover Mountain High by Heidi Kirrmaier (again!) using The Croft Shetland Tweed by West Yorkshire Spinners that she bought at the The Yarn Cake in Glasgow. She also swatched with New Lanark Wool & Textiles DK that she bought at the mill in New Lanark, Scotland last March. She is looking for a sweater pattern for her brother. Kelly continues to work on Koru by Aroha Knits using the Dragonfly Fibers Dance Rustic Silk that she bought last year at Stitches. Somehow she began using the left chart on the right and the right chart on the left so there is about 2-3 inches that need to be ripped out. The back and two fronts of the Sonny Bono jacket are done. Kelly will definitely need more yarn for the two sleeves and collar. There is about a skein and a half left and a call to Amazing Yarns is needed. Gauntlet was thrown down by Heddicraft who finished a linen bath mitt from 2 retreats ago. So Kelly dug in her stash for NoCKRs spirit yarn with a goal to use something up before the retreat. She is making hats from a variegated gray with soft pink, yellow and green. Acrylic yarn, called Mardi Gray. It was a full bag of 4 balls, 150 yards in each ball, so she plans at least 4 hats. Thank You Patrons! We have 21 Patrons at patreon.com/twoewes. Patrons help us buy prizes, pay for podcast hosting, and ship prizes. Patrons sign up for a support level starting at $3 per month. Our patrons help us make the show available for free to everyone. This month we’re giving away two prize skeins of Studio Fingering from Neighborhood Fiber Company. Events The Winter Weave Along is ending March 31. Come chat with us about weaving in the We Sley thread on Ravelry and don’t forget to post your finished objects in the FO thread. Our first April episode will be a celebration of weaving! Recommendations Kelly recommends coming home from work and putting on your pajamas at 5:15! Also, she recommends two shows she has been watching on Amazon Prime video: Unforgotten a British police drama about solving cold cases Case Histories, also a crime drama. Based on stories by Kate Atkinson.

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Ep 109: Skulls, Friends, and Fun Fur for Grown-Ups

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 87:47

A Stitches recap with a Two Ewes twist. We’ll let the others tell you about the popular knits at Stitches West. We fell in love with skulls, knitted plants and animals, and furry jackets! Plus we met some great listeners. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Join the community on Ravelry or email us with your thoughts. twoewes@twoewesfiberadventures.com is our email address or you click contact us on our website. What did we wear on the Stitches West carpet? Marsha wore her cardigan Cloud Cover and her handspun combo spin sweater made with Simple Summer Tweed pattern. Both patterns are by Heidi Kirrmaier. Kelly wore the Mystery Knit Along with Cozy Up Knits using the Two Ewes Replenish Rambouillet and the Running Water cardigan by Claudia Eisenkolb. What did we work on at Stitches West? Marsha exclusively worked on a pullover Mountain High by Heidi Kirrmaier (again!) using The Croft Shetland Tweed by West Yorkshire Spinners that she bought at the The Yarn Cake in Glasgow. Marsha has a finished object her Slack Tide Scarf by Poststitch for her brother Kelly worked on Koru by Aroha Knits using the Dragonfly Fibers Dance Rustic Silk that she bought last year at Stitches. However, with three traveling stitch charts, it wasn’t the best choice for social knitting. Anticipating the need for a second project Kelly brought an in-progress Mother Bear and a kit of leftover yarns. She got one bear to the point of needing some stuffing and started a second bear. What did we see at Stitches Ellen’s Wooly Wonders has fabulous patterns including Daphne’s Skull Amazing Yarns is where Kelly found her dream project. New cast on! Lady Dye Yarns had great colors and her signature “BadA$$ Knitter,” Sheep Fro, and other bags. Neighborhood Fiber Company is full of beautiful yarns as always. It’s one of our favorites. At Bay Street Yarns, Anne, spent some time talking to us about her Fire Relief yarns. Knitting on the Fringe had a wide variety of non-yarn products, including Fair Trade felted bags. New friends from Stitches The Two Ewes met some great new fiber friends including Rhonda Waipahu who came to Stitches all the way from Pennsylvania, Noelle in the double knit class who recognized Kelly’s voice, Drummer Girl Creations aka Drummergirlmakes aka Patricia was at the show with her two boys. Later the Ewes met Marisa Quiltotaku who came with their friend Marianne, and Pamela who they met briefly last year but got to talk with more this year. She came with their friend Alissa. They tried to talk the Ewes into going to the pajama party, but the Ewes couldn’t stay up that late! They also met Sarah, Imagined Landscapes, gnome designer extraordinaire! Madrona Fiber Arts Marsha attended The Madrona Fiber Arts with her friend Kim. The show had a nice market. They stopped by the Brooklyn Tweed booth where Kim mentioned to Luigi Boccia that the sweater she made several years ago with Loft and developed holes. Luigi explained the company discovered the original Loft was too fragile and has reformulated yarn. He extended a discount to each of us to try the yarn again. So a huge thank you to Luigi for doing this and for those knitters and crocheters who may have had a similar experience, do give the yarn another try. Recommendations Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism by Safiya Umoja Noble. This book reads like a textbook and takes both concentration and familiarity with the academic language of social justice studies. Kelly is really enjoying this listen but has looked up words, used the repeat button, looked up phrases,, and bookmarked clips a lot! Events We will be having a Thank You Patrons episode in March with patron appreciation drawings. To become a Patron go to http://patreon.com/twoewes. We have several levels of support for those who are interested. Other ways to support the show: tell others, participate in the group, leave us feedback.

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Ep 108: One Noise After Another

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 79:49

Despite the noises and interruptions the yarn talk continues! Through downpours, laundry, head shaving, a neighbor coming by and odd thumping in the background, the show goes on. Hear the Ewes respond to the Fiberuary Challenge and Yarn Love Challenge prompts. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Join the community on Ravelry or email us with your thoughts. twoewes@twoewesfiberadventures.com is our email address or click contact us on our website. Project Updates Marsha finished her cardigan Cloud Cover by Heidi Kirrmaier and loves it. Marsha double checked the label on her fleece and it is Wensleydale x Cormo x Merino fleece. After our last episode Marsha ordered another skein of worsted yarn from Thirteen Mile Lamb and Wool to have extra for dyeing for the colorwork pullover, Snowflower by Heidi Kirrmaier. She is still in the planning stage for dyeing the yarn. Plus she wants to take a colorwork class. Marsha is almost done with Slack Tide Scarf by Poststitch that she is making for her brother and she cast on a scarf for herself called Shared Rib by Anne Hanson using Old Maiden Aunt Yarns fingering weight that she bought last March at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival. She also cast on a pullover Mountain High by Heidi Kirrmaier (again!) using The Croft Shetland Tweed by West Yorkshire Spinners that she bought at the The Yarn Cake in Glasgow. Kelly finished the Mystery Knit Along with Cozy Up Knits using the Two Ewes Replenish Rambouillet. It will be one of her Stitches garments if it gets blocked in time. Kelly has started the Koru by Aroha Knits. She’s using Dance Rustic Silk from Dragonfly Fibers. News The Solidarity Swap on Ravelry is a pattern and/or yarn swap celebrating designers and dyers who are people of color or from underrepresented groups. The group has a designer bundle listing a variety of designers and Indie dyers that you might not have seen before. Another resource for finding designers, dyers, and other makers of color is Jeanette Sloan’s site POC Designers and Crafters. AllFreeKnitting has added the Two Ewes to its updated list of the top 10 knitting podcasts. Upcoming Events Stitches West Northwest Regional Spinners Association Whidbey Weavers Guild Black Sheep Gathering

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Episode 11 - HOP to it

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2016 80:02

Welcome to The Crochet Circle Podcast. Here are the show notes from Episode Eleven - HOP to it. In this episode I will cover: Yay Crochet or Nay Crochet; the final instalment of Yarn Club Review; Book Review of Raw by The Crochet Project; Take Two; Quod the Rav; The scene for 2017, New World Order and the final segment What's Good? This podcast is sponsored by my online crafting company, Provenance Craft Co. Thanks to everyone who tunes into the podcast whether it is through Stitcher, Podbean, Spotify, iTunes or the YouTube Channel. Your support and engagement are really appreciated and makes running a podcast very special and worthwhile. If you would like to support the podcast, you can do that through Patreon: Thanks to everyone that tunes in to our podcast whether it is through Stitcher, Podbean, iTunes or our new YouTube Channel. Your support and engagement are really appreciated. We love doing the podcast and it makes it even more worthwhile knowing that there are people that really love it and are sat at their computers pressing refresh on publish day! The people that both have a birthday on publish date are Christinadesigns (Christina) and Felicious (Felicia) - Happy Birthday both! 1. Yay crochet or nay crochet It's a yay. Last podcast I showed a crocheted baby blanket for Emma and her new daughter Matilda. Emma comes to the crochet and knitting club that I run, Woolgathering Sandbach, and a few of us crocheted the baby blanket. I really love making things for other people, especially little folk. Winkie has also finished the postal scarf that we have been working on. He really loves it but says it's a little itchy and needs washing! Take a look at how cute he is in it: 2. Yarn club review The final instalment of the Yarn Club Review covers off an ongoing blanket subscription and details of a new shawl club subscription that is open at the moment. Becca, another Woolgatherer (PixieCaticus on IG and Ravelry), signed up to a blanket club ten months ago. Every month she has received 3 x 50g of hand-dyed superwash Merino from one of two indie dyers - Dye Candy (dyecandy on IG) or Unbelievawool (unbelievawool on IG) and the next stage of the blanket pattern. The banket subscription is £21 a month and Becca has two months left to go. She has really enjoyed receiving the yarn through the post and she like many others found that there was yarn leftover, so the dyers offered an extended pattern for those that wanted to do it. She has also kept on top of the club by making the next set of hexagons within a couple of days of them arriving and will still have yarn leftover which she can use for other projects. The other part of the yarn subscription review that I wanted to point you towards is a new shawl club by Vicki Brown. I saw what she was up to on Instagram and emailed her for more details. The Crochet Shawl Club: Starting from January 2017 Vicki will be launching one crochet shawl pattern every two months as part of a club. Every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) she will produce a box which will include a printed pattern and hand-dyed yarn to work up that shawl (dyed by Vicki exclusively for this club). Each box will be available to purchase singly and will go on sale a month prior to shipping or you can sign up to all six for a fabulous saving (£20). Each shawl pattern will be new and exclusive to box subscribers for two months, after which time the pattern will become available to purchase individually. All yarn will be sock/4ply weight and will be on a range of bases and fibres varying from month to month. However, she can happily accommodate any allergies or personal dislikes. All patterns will use a 3.5mm or 4mm hook. The first box and the full subscription are available to purchase now over on etsy. Single boxes are priced at £20 and include UK postage, postage within Europe is an additional £1.50 and postage for the rest of the world is an additional £3 For the full 6 month collection, the cost is £100 and includes UK postage. Postage within Europe is an additional £9 and £18 for the rest of the world. The contents will remain a mystery until they have been delivered to your door, but you can find some sneak peeks over on Vickie's instagram page. Vicki has also very kindly offered one of the shawl clubs up as a prize for one Crochet Circle listener/viewer - more on that in the future... 3. Book Review - Raw by The Crochet Project I was very kindly sent a digital copy of Raw by the lovelies at The Crochet Project in collaboration with Blacker Yarns. As you know, I won't review a book unless I have crocheted at least one thing from it. You can see from the below photo, I have managed to make both the Mamble socks and the Newham hat from the book. The book has six patterns - a cardigan, sweater, socks, shawl and matching mittens and hat. It was all crocheted using Blacker Yarns in natural shades, showcasing British breeds. The socks are toe-up in construction and I used a yarn that had very little elasticity but is lovely and warm and very sheepy! Having already made a pair of Joanne's crocheted socks, I was familiar with her style, although this one had a different heel construction. I found the sock easy enough to crochet, although I struggled a little with the heel construction. The first time I tried it out I found it hard to keep track of where the heel steps were, called a bridge stitch (this will make sense to you when you read the pattern). I ripped it out and started the heel part again. putting a place market on each decrease, now knowing that I needed to be able to identify them better. That did the trick. I couldn't find and reference to bridge stitch anywhere so I am not sure if it something that Joanne has created. It works for the construction but took a bit of fiddling. The socks are lovely to wear and I would like to crochet these again in something like Socks Yeah or West Yorkshire Spinners so that I can compare them to my first pair. The Newham hat has been crocheted in 100% Merino Knit by Numbers from John Arbon. I played around with the hat construction a little because I like quite a tight hat and the book photos show it being looser on Joanne. I really loved the rib construction for the brim which is crocheted as one long piece and then joined to make a round before picking up stitches. The pattern shows a simple colourwork chart that you go by to create the pattern in the round. This is really easy to follow but unfortunately, when I started this part of the hat I was really quite ill and mucked it up a little. Luckily my two colours aren't in high contrast so it isn't really obvious. This is not a shortfall of the pattern, I was really quite poorly! I love the finished hat and it is gorgeous to wear. Overall, with Raw you get exactly what you would expect from Kat and Joanne at The Crochet Project - really nice simple patterns with interesting design elements, beautiful photography and good yarn choices. The book is available on their website and is £10 for the digital copy and £12 plus P&P for the hard copy which includes a digital download code. It is written in UK crochet terminology and the US terms are given in the abbreviations. I would recommend this book. There is something for all types of crocheters and if natural shades aren't your thing, it is simple to change to colours. 4. Take Two TAKE TWO is a collection of 8 crochet patterns, each shown as two designs - sixteen patterns. You can buy: A printed copy (which includes an instant digital download) £12 from here. I am fingers crossed hoping that the hard copy books will arrive in the third week of December so that I can post them out ASAP. or A digital copy for £10 here or by searching for Take Two on Ravelry in books. I would love to see your finished makes and you can add them to the Ravelry page FO thread and use #TakeTwoCrochet to share your makes on Instagram. 5. Quod the Rav Ravelry is huge, both in terms of the number of people that use it but also the functionality that it has to offer. In this new section, I want to show some of the things that Ravelry can do and ways that you can use it to get the most from the site. It can be quite an intimidating website so I am hoping to demonstrate how you can really use it to your benefit and help others to do the same through the way that you use and record projects on Ravelry. In this podcast, I wanted to cover how you can try to verify whether a pattern is worth purchasing or not? A question was asked in the group thread and so I have pulled together some information on how I check a pattern out pre-purchase. I have used a pattern that I have purchased, knitted, recorded and people have found helpful. In case you are wondering why this section is called Quod the Rav, you can blame Eddie Izzard and his sketch on Latin. 6. Setting the scene for 2017 At the beginning of 2016, I set myself a few crafting goals that I wanted to achieve by the end of 2016. These have given me a gentle steer through my 2016 crafting and I have achieved or been working towards all of them: 1 - Learn how to make socks. So far I have knitted ten pairs and crocheted three pairs and will hopefully reach 14 by the end of the year (festive socks for Jenny and The Duke). 2 - Learn how to do colourwork. I took part in a KAL and used it as a project to work with British breeds and test my colourwork skills. I also learned to do crochet colourwork with the Newham hat from Raw. 3 - Dye some of my own yarn. I organised a workshop in September and a bunch of us dyed British yarns. It was great fun and I am working my way through my own hand-dyed yarn which makes projects even more special. 4 - Take part in CAL/KALs. I have taken part in two KALs but up until now haven't found a CAL that I wanted to do. Luckily, we have the Christmas CAL coming up (details further down) which I am very excited about! 5 - Put better project notes up on Ravelry. I have really tried hard on this one. I get so much help from going through other people's projects that I feel I should offer the same level of detail. There is no doubt that it is time consuming but I love going back and seeing how much work went into projects. 6 - Take better photos of my projects. I can see the difference in the photos that I take now compared to when I started on Ravelry. To me this helps to sell myself as the owner of KNIT IT - HOOK IT - CRAFT IT and a podcaster, so hopefully my photos will only get better as time goes on. I am going to open a thread on Ravelry called Setting the scene for 2017. I will add my crafting goals for 2017 (I will also be talking about them in the January podcast) into that thread and you are all very welcome to do the same. My plan is to review it every quarter to see if I want to focus on other things or document what has really caught my attention - like making socks has in 2016! Get thinking, what do you want to be working in 2017? 7. New world order As you are all aware, Lynne is no longer doing the podcast and so I wanted to reassure people that I have every intention of continuing to podcast on a monthly basis. Podcasting is a great way for me to get inside the crafting industry and understand what is happening and how I can be part of that. It makes me craft more, want to learn new techniques to share with you and it is a great way of engaging with lots of lovely people about this very yarny passion. So here is what you can expect from The Crochet Circle Podcast in 2017: 1 - A podcast that is published on the first Friday of every month for video on YouTube and also audio via Podbean etc. 2 - Vlog style videos on YouTube showing my yarn based antics and general bits and bobs. 3 - The usual content on social media. My intention is to focus mainly on Instagram because it allows me to show off yarn-based things so easily, share your makes (tag crochet_circle) and it is a very positive social media space. I will put the occasional thing out on Twitter but most content will be on IG. 4 - Continue to grow the content and engagement in our Ravelry thread. We have so many lovely people that post in that thread and long may it continue. At some point, I may have to ask whether others want to come forward as moderators. 5 - I want to keep the standard sections like Yay crochet or nay crochet, WIPs, FOs, Feeding the habit, What's good and of course reviews when there is something to review. 6 - I work with a lot of different yarns and so that I can review them all and let you see what I am working on, I am going to pull together a yarn review format for Instagram. That way I can let you know what I think of the yarn but I can show off more yarns rather than having to wait for the podcast. If you aren't on Instagram, all of my Crochet Circle photos are automatically uploaded onto Pinterest. 7 - I want to introduce some new sections like Quod the Rav. Others will come as the podcast moves into this new phase, but I want it to be informative, useful and fun. 8. Christmas CAL There is a lot of excitement about a Christmas CAL! I opened up a thread on Ravelry with a poll and 88% wanted to work from the same pattern with 12% wanting to choose their own. So that everyone can be happy I think that CAL should be either! For those of you that want to work from the same one pattern, take to the Christmas CAL thread to decide which pattern you all want to work from - you just need to decide in enough time to make sure you have enough yarn and are ready for the CAL start date. The CAL starts on the 24th December 2016 and the end date is the 31st January 2017, so choose a project that is realistic for that timeline. I am going to cast on two things (possibly three)! The pattern that you folks choose for the CAL and another of my own choice (and possibly a new design that is currently bubbling in the recess of my brain). I may have purchased some Christmas themed yarn from Vickie Brown... 9. What's good? The reaction to the fact that I am going to continue with the podcast has been lovely. It is a shame that Lynne no longer wants to continue with it but I am really heartened by the fact that so many people want the podcast to continue and are supportive of my solo endeavours - thank you, you lovely people! Happy listening, watching, festive season and crocheting. Fay x Instagram: Crochet_Circle_Podcast Instagram: provenance.craft.co Instagram: FayDHDesigns YouTube: The Crochet Circle Podcast Crochet Clan on Mighty Network: Invite

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Episode 50: Are we there yet?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 44:52

This is our penultimate episode of the year! With only a few weeks to go before Christmas, Rachel has lost her mind with her holiday knitting so we’ve found some gifts for knitters ideas to keep things sane in your own households and you can get back to your own projects instead of stuff for other people! First a word from our 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 July, August and September with the code YITCEnabled2016. If you aren’t shopping for yarn at the moment, sign up for their newsletter on the site. As YITC has international listeners, we currently ship to countries in the EU, Australia and New Zealand. And they will be adding more countries as they grow. Welcome to The Loveliest Yarn Company! News and Events It's the last few days of Wovember! 3 December – Selvedge Makers’s Fair, St Augustine Church Hall London, 11-5:00. 6 Dec – Make handpainted gift wrap at VV Rouleaux 14 December - Late Night Knitty Lock-in at Wild & Woolly 16 December - Pom Pom Christmas party, 49 Tanner St London SE1 3PL Will feature The Fibre Co., Fig Tree Yarns and John Arbon Textiles, as well as Francesca Hughes, Elisabeth Beverley, Coop Knits, Daughter of a Shepherd, Pink Hazel, La Bien Aimee, Beyond Measure and The Uncommon Thread. Brioche classes for beginners at I Knit London on 3 Dec, 7 January and 21 January What we’re working on Allison is on the 13th stripe of 19 in Harrison’s Hogwarts scarf. In addition, she’s working on the Sonder Shawl by Helen Stewart. She’s also been making lists of what needs to happen in the next few weeks –maybe a couple of pairs of slippers, a quilt for her FIL and a throw for her brother. Plus a waistcoat for Jordan for Christmas. Rachel is frantically trying to finish her Vestvember project, Aileen by Laura Aylor, in some lovely alpaca her husband bought her in Peru. Despite all great intentions not to get out of control with Christmas knitting, she is also looking to do two versions of Because Sock Yarn by Kate Atherley and two top down yoked sweaters for her kids for Christmas. Goodbye sleep, hello RSI! Christmas gift ideas Cashmere bundles – Lux Adorna - available at Loop Check your Gauge cloth – Cocoknits - available at A Yarn Story Christmas book bundles from The Loveliest Yarn Co Jewellery from Tangled Yarn Christmas Tree ornaments from Katrinkle and Yarnistry (also Christmas stitch markers) Gift tags from Beyond Measure Patterns for Ornaments Christmas Eve Bauble Renee Callahan Cheers! Cheryl Niamath Mini Christmas Stocking by Julie Williams Crocheted Christmas Baubles by Carmen Heffernan Minikins – Woolly Wormhead You can find the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher Radio and us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest, in our Yarn in the City group on Ravelry, or in person on Wednesday nights at our knit night at the Goat 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!

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Episode 49: Overwhelmed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 46:39

In this episode of the podcast, we recap the glorious madness that was Yarnporium, chat with the amazing Tara Swiger, and look ahead to our crafting plans for the holiday season. 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 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: Entire month: WOVEMBER continues! 3 December - Edinburgh Yarn Festival is hosting their Wool Tribe Christmas Party. 16 December - Pom Pom Quarterly Christmas Party! Sponsored by The Fibre Company, Fig Tree Yarns and John Arbon Textiles What we're working on: Rachel has finally cast on her #Vestvember project: Aileen by Laura Aylor, in some lovely natural brown alpaca that her Other Half brought back from Peru long ago. She finished Helen Stewart's gorgeous Sonder Shawl in a mad, political panic-fueled couple of days in front of the TV last week, and has been spinning some Coomassie Blue BFL for a handspun Fauske from the Nordlándda Collection. Allison has been working on the Gryffindor Scarf for Mr. H for Christmas and has also been working on the Sonder Shawl but not as quickly as Rachel. Allison is also longingly hoping to get back to her Creature Comforts Cardi that she started back in the spring but in the meantime applying her new two-at-a-time-toe-up socks skills to a pair of bedsocks out of birthday handspun from Rachel. She also managed to spin cotton in Rachel's spinning class at the retreat and is looking forward to holiday time in Canada. Overwhelmed: We are feeling a bit overwhelmed in this episode. On the one hand, we are overwhelmed by the incredibly wonderful response to The Yarnporium - many, many thanks to our sponsors, vendors, teachers and volunteers, without whom this event would never have happened. We are also looking ahead to feeling overwhelmed by the upcoming holidays, and the desire to Make All The Things for our loved ones. We had the opportunity to speak with the lovely, enthusiastic, and all around wonderful human being, Tara Swiger, of www.taraswiger.com and the Explore Your Enthusiasm podcast at the recent Geeky Puffin Knit Palooza. Tara talked with us about how to deal with overwhelm during this oh-so-fraught time, and how to decide what to focus on to ensure that the holiday season is a happy and healthy one. *** 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!

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Episode 48: Yarnporium Hearts Wovember

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2016 62:43

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

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Episode 46: Mad About Colour

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2016 65:46

We're back from Yarndale with lots of colourful news to share, including interviews with Alexa from Tin Can Knits (and a giveaway of their new book!) and Joy from The Knitting Goddess! 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 with the code YITCEnabled2016. If you aren’t shopping for yarn at the moment, sign up for their newsletter on the site. Shout outs, news and events: 3rd-9th October: Spinzilla 5-9th October: Knitting & Stitching Show, Ally Pally - If you're going, please say hello to our awesome sponsor Michelle from The Loveliest Yarn Company who will be on stand C28 with her beautiful yarns! 8th October: Little Grey Girl birthday party, Countess Ablaze Studio in Manchester 9th October: YARN the movie, various locations - we'll be at Hackney Picturehouse in London 10th-16th October: UK Wool Week 15th October: Stitch Solihull stitch up 22nd-23rd October: Bakewell Wool Gathering 29th-30th October: Kendal Wool Gathering But of course our big and exciting news is that advance tickets and workshop registration for Yarnporium the 5th and 6th of November are now available! We're thrilled with the stellar line-up of tutors and classes that we've arranged for the Yarnporium. Classes run 3 hours each and are on both Saturday and Sunday with offerings from Julia Billings, Renée Callahan, Kat Goldin, Joanne Scrace, Juju Vail and Karie Westermann. Click here to see the list of all workshops or click here to register or buy your tickets! What we're working on: Allison is working on the sleeves of her Porpoise Fur handspun sweater (see? they're hidden in the photo above!) as well as getting ready for Spinzilla this week. What to spin? What to spin? Rachel was too busy getting ready for Yarndale (and recovering from Yarndale) to get much knitting done but did manage to finish her sweater design in The Fibre Co.'s new Arranmore yarn which will be an exclusive pattern for A Yarn Story. Mad About Colour Our theme for this episode is a colourful one thanks to the release of Tin Can Knits latest book Mad Colour and a new collaboration between The Knitting Goddess and Blacker Yarns for Blacker's St. Kilda limited edition lace weight. We interview both Alexa from Tin Can Knits and Joy from The Knitting Goddess with lots of chatter about colour and why we love it. Mad Colour Giveaway! Tin Can Knits have kindly given as a copy of the Mad Colour e-book to give away to a lucky listener! If you'd like to enter for a chance to win, leave a comment on these show notes by Thursday, 13th October. Tell us which pattern you'd knit first, your favourite colour, and your Ravelry name so that we can notify you if you're the winner. We'll announce the winner on the next episode of the podcast. Good luck! 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

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Episode 44: Knitting Season

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2016 41:19

There's starting to be a crispness to the air which means that knitting season is here! We're a little giddy over this small fact and are ready to cast on ALL. THE. THINGS. 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 September 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: Only a handful of tickets are left for this year's GLYC. Get your tickets here for this weekend! September 5th - Knitflix, part of the Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival. More details posted in our Ravelry group here. September 16-18 – Kirstie Allsop presents The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court Palace September 24-25 – Masham Sheep Fair, Masham September 24-25 – Yarndale, Skipton Auction Mart (where you can get your Porpoise Fur and YITC fix) September 25th - London Wool Fair & Sheep Drive - happening around Monument and London Bridge and featuring 40 craft and fashion accessories market stalls, 12 street food stalls and 4 fashion pods with displays and a display showing the story of wool. The event will also feature the Band of the Irish Guard and their Irish wolfhound mascot. September 29-October 2 – Loch Ness Knit Fest in Inverness, Scotland September 30-October 2 – Made on Holiday Yarn in the Country retreat in Devon. We're excited to have been invited by Made on Holiday to teach at their retreat and are looking forward to a fantastic weekend playing with colour. There's 10% off registration for YITC listeners - just use code GLYC2016 when making your booking. What we're working on: Rachel has cast on for the Espresso Macchiato socks in her excitement with the start of knitting season. Her latest huge shawl is almost done but finishing was thwarted by missing yarn. Allison has FINALLY finished the never-ending Toddler Hoodie (which had almost never ending ends to weave in thanks to the stripes). She's also finished crocheting an Easy Ripple baby blanket (minus the border) and has moved back to finishing her Because Sock Yarn shawl. Knitting Season: Both of us are making plenty of plans of what to knit next now that the weather is starting to turn! We chat about our goals, all the things we want to cast on and how we get ourselves organised for the best knitting season of the year. Apparently there's a whole back-to-school philosophy that we agree on and a heavy amount of pre-processing is involved. We also decide that Kate Bostwick's upcoming Lambton Panes KAL should be the "unofficial KAL" leading up to November's Yarnporium. Join us? Wrap up: We hope you’ll make a plan to join us on Saturday, September 10th for the Great London Yarn Crawl. Tickets are selling quickly so get yours soon! 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): I want you to want me - Letters to Cleo Pass it on - Candythief

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Actually Knitting Episode 59: The Sock Yarn Blanket Never Disappoints!

Actually Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2016 46:38

Knitting Segments This episode is brought to you by Never Not Knitting and Sock Ruler! Show-Ready Knits Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Quadruple Threat PalKal Project here with 4 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks Megan Williams of The Stockinette Zombies Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn. Knits in Rehearsal Astonish Top by Katy Banks. This is now in a semi-permanent time-out! I worked a lot recently on my Sock Yarn Blanket, Memory Blanket by Georgie Nicholson Currently working on my 2nd (or 3rd) pair of Los Monos Locos Socks by Jennifer O'Sullivan This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by the Never Not Knitting online shop where you will find unusual gifts and notions for knitters such as handcarved knitting needles, specialty buttons, and stitch marker jewelry. Check out the latest offerings at nevernotknitting.com. Looking for a new project to knit? Use the coupon code PalKal2016 to receive 50% off of a pdf pattern of your choice! Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal2016 is Almost Over! Rules: The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! Today I will highlight our Cameo Sponsors who are donating prizes for the KAL. For more information, check out the threads on Ravelry in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group. Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast Lilliput Yarn One Twisted Tree/Prairie Girl Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast The Relentless Knitting Podcast The Twisted Stitches Podcast Unwind Yarn Company/Dana from the Just One More Row Podcast I am also highlighting the prizes being offered by these Top Billing Sponsors. These sponsors have donated prizes as well as coupon codes. More information about all of this can be found in the threads on the Ravelry group, but today we will focus on the prizes. Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast A skein of yarn, winner's choice. Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls Copy of the Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern Brenda Castiel Designs 3 Patterns of winners' choice Daniela Richardson from A Coffee Fueled Life 5 Patterns from her Ravelry Store. Janis Ficker of the Carolina Fiber Girls Copy of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast Copy of her ebook, Coffee with C.C. Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Store Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast 2 copies of his Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast Copy of her Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast Winner's Choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast 5 patterns from her Ravelry store and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince and Co. Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast 3 patterns from her Ravelry Shop Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Shop Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast Project bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop Zombody Knits A project bag from her Etsy Shop Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast Pattern from her Ravelry Shop for one lucky winner! Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast Winner's choice of a pattern from her Ravelry Store! Steph from the Happy Buffalo Boutique A skein of yarn, winner’s choice Amy from the Stockinette Zombies Podcast Winner’s choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store, some yarn from her own stash and a project bag from the SilverShedUSA! Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber As a prize, Anne is offering one lucky listener $30.00 in patterns from her Designer Store on Ravelry. The winner will be able to pick any combination of individual patterns that suits! Claire from New Hampshire Knits 2 balls of West Yorkshire Spinners yarn from their Country Bird collection in the Bullfinch and Cayenne Pepper color ways (so a patterned ball with a contrasting solid for heels etc). Jan Hamby of the Twinset Designs Podcast A Noste-Demi and Noste-Mini Producing Sponsors offering Discounts: Sock Ruler 25% off 1 regular sock ruler Fiber to Fabric Magic Buy 4 get one free Needle Keepers Bijou Basin Ranch 15% discount on yarn, excluding Qiviut and Paco-Vicuna Media Peruana Designs 25% off a pattern in her Ravelry Shop Alana Dakos from Never Not Knitting 50% off a PDF pattern of your choice in her Ravery Shop Infinite Twist Free 50 gram mini skein with purchase In addition to those mentioned above, the following are also producing sponsors of the PalKal 2016: Knitter's Pride Fix a Stitch Eucalan Della Q Ancient Arts Fibre Virtual Knit Night? I have scheduled one for September 6th, 2016 at 7pm Eastern time. If you are interested, here is the link to my Google Profile. Add me to your circle and then send me an email or private message telling me your email address and name so I can add you to the hangout. Rhinebeck is October 15th and 16th, 2016. Let me know if you plan on attending! New Knit-a-Long coming up starting October 1, 2016 The Big, Bad, Berg-a-long We will start on October 1st and go through November 15, 2016. There will be 6 podcasts participating. Any Melanie Berg patterns will be eligible for participation. I am so excited to be collaborating with 5 of my favorite podcasts for this event! In a Sknit The Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Down Cellar Studio Podcast Commuter Knitter Knitting Butterflies We are so lucky to have the designer Melanie Berg offering our listeners a 10% discount on her patterns (self-published) starting September 15th, 2016 and ending November 2, 2016. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. We are also going to be working with 3 Indie Dyers for this KAL. Sun Valley Fibers There will be Free Shipping in the US for kits and special pricing on the kits that they are making up just for this KAL. You can get the same kit as I am getting or as one of the other podcasters. More information is coming, but look for a special link "Big Bad Berg-Along" on their website. Use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. Lollipop Yarns On September 11 at 7pm Eastern there will be an update featuring Duet and Trio kits especially for Ashbury or Quicksilver patterns. She will be offering Free Shipping if you use the code BigBadBergAlong at checkout. She will have these kits up for preview starting Monday September 5th, 2016 in the Lollipop Yarn Ravelry Group as well as on her website, linked above. Oh! And there will be a self-striping update on Sunday September 4th at 7pm. One Twisted Tree Danie will be offering a couple of different fall themed kits for the KAL. Check out the website for more information. Podcast Premiere This week I talked about a new to me podcast, the Hey Sister Podcast on Youtube. This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by The Sock Ruler. "The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters. Whether the sock is knit toe up or cuff down the ruler works equally well. It is constructed of a heavy duty, yet flexible plastic and measures from the inside of the sock, allowing the sock to lie flat and ensure accurate measurements." Visit our website, www.sockruler.com, for more information and don’t forget to use coupon code “palkal2016” for 25% off of a regular sock ruler from now until September 15th. Non-Knitting Segments One Pot Wonders Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Skillet from The Cookin' Canuck. Love it or Leave it Love: Healthy choices we are making at home are really starting to pay off! Leave: I now basically work in the middle of a Construction/Destruction zone at school. Other News and Notes Running Updates I ran my longest distance ever this past weekend. 20 Miles! Who Am I?? Book Updates I finished reading: Night Film by Marissa Pessl Truly, Madly, Guilty by Liane Moriarty The Art of Crash Landing by Melissa De Carlo I am currently reading: Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen Still Life by Louise Penny

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Episode 43: Goodies

Relentless Knitting Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2016 59:43

We are reunited once again on the same side of the pond, and we are ogling the goodies that have been coming in for this year’s Great London Yarn Crawl! They’re too fabulous not to share so this episode will be lots of love and shoutouts for our amazing sponsors. So go hide your credit cards, grab your coffee and your knitting, and kick back with us! 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 July, August and September 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: There are less than 40 tickets left for this year’s Great London Yarn Crawl as of recording day! Make sure you’re keeping an eye on our Ravelry board and our blog for details about the day as well as logistics and our sponsors. Now until 4th September – the Missoni Art Colour exhibition is on at the Fashion & Textile Museum in London. September 4th – Horsley Wool Fair and Artists' Open Studio, Horsley NE15 0NT September 16-18 – Kirstie Allsop presents The Handmade Fair at Hampton Court Palace September 24-25 – Masham Sheep Fair, Masham HG4 4DZ September 24-25 – Yarndale, Skipton Auction Mart (where you can get your Porpoise Fur and YITC fix) Septembe 29-October 2 – Loch Ness Knit Fest in Inverness, Scotland September 30-October 2 – Made on Holiday Yarn in the Country retreat in Devon with us Knitting for Fort McMurray - Podcast listener Ramona has been organising a knitting drive in Toronto to benefit those affected by the devastating fire in Fort McMurray, Alberta earlier this spring (the whole city had to be evacuated!). Winters in Fort McMurrary are incredibly cold and woolies would be very welcome. Check out Ramona's blog to learn more about how you can help. Knits are being collected until the end of September. What we’re working on Rachel is knitting a big ass shawl - Lothian by Justyna Lorkowska. She's finised her Lambton Panes by Cowtown Knits, and made a bit of progress over her holiday on her Knightsbridge Shawl by Anniken Allis for the #LCGcraftalong, but is sadly probably not going to finish in time... Allison is crocheting. And finished the toddler hoodie. Except for weaving in the ends and sewing it up, so it actually doesn't really count. She also regrets ever saying that she missed Rachel. ;-) She's almost done with the second mitt for Because Sock Yarn, also for the #LCGcraftalong, and may finish the shawl in time - woot! Goodies (aka sponsor love) Awesome, amazing sponsors for this year's GLYC, and we share some good details! Title sponsor: Erika Knight Goodie Bags: Cowtown Knits East London Knits Inspiration Knits Owl About Yarn Soak Third Vault Yarns Yarnistry Door prizes: Anna Maltz Cocoknits Daughter of a Shepherd Inspiration Knits Kettle Yarn Co. The Little Grey Girl Loop Wild & Woolly Pom Pom Quarterly SweetGeorgia Yarns Tin Can Knits Wrap up We hope you’ll make a plan to join us on Saturday, September 10th for the Great London Yarn Crawl. Tickets are selling quickly so get yours soon! 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): I want you to want me - Letters to Cleo Pass it on - Candythief

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Episode 31 - Go Canada!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2016 65:07

Episode 30 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 What's knitting now Emily Hey little song bird- Bristol Ivy in Ancient Arts 100% baby alpaca base in baby aubergine colourway Hibernation: Rheinlust by Melanie Berg in Naked by Two Tigers (100% wool) Master Knitter Program in Cascade 220 Artisan by Romi Hill in Cascade Heritage silks Foliage Vanilla Socks - in Ancient Arts Reinvent base - pashmina colour way Karla- Beer Mitt Re-do Grandpa’s socks using Sock Architecture, toe-up two at a time by Morgan-Oakes and a spreadsheet with gauge calculations... Knit in Patons Kroy Blue something Gamaldags by Helene Magusson FO’s - Emily - Waiting For Rain - Soft sweater in Sweet Fiber Cashmerino spiced pumpkin Karla - Caitlin French Test Knit & Non-felted Slippers Biscotte’s Version Design features Emily- missed an SSSK… Just letting it slide. Karla - Second sleeve much shorter than first, might be because I used the first sleeve as a “sleeve blank” and missed a row on the colourwork chart. Spinning Emily - Finished spinning 4oz Finn top in a blue/green colour. Just shy of 300 yds. Not sure of weight. Started spinning Sweet Georgia’s Panda Base 60/30/10 Merino, bamboo, nylon in the Tea Party colour way. Karla - Finished 150g of BFL by Smith and Ewe in a chain ply, 286 yrds of sport/DK Smith and Ewe merino/nylon purple and white Best laid plans Emily - Cast on KCSweater. Karla - Finish #KCsweater2016, Grandpa’s socks, handspun hats and beer mitts. Socktober is coming so I’m planning to knit patterned socks only during October. Stash Enhancement Emily- Nada Karla - Too much stress spending... Smith and Ewe 1lb undyed bfl to try so dying of my own 1 skein of nothernlights on Maryanne’s sparkle base 150g merino/nylon combed top in colour #24 150g merino/nylon combed top in colour #40 Totally Inked Yarn Merino combed top, roving, hand dyed spinning fiber, kettle dyed felting fibre, thrums, weaving, 100g, Perennials Flutter, hand dyed sock yarn, merino sock, fingering weight, 2ply, 115g, 420yds Blue faced leicester combed top roving, hand dyed spinning fiber, kettle dyed fibre, felt, felting, thrums, 100g, 'Violet Affair' Kinfolk yarn and fiber SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning JARDIN - Burgundy olive green sky blue lavender purple flowers SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning MOSS - pistachio lichen green cedar bark brown olive khaki tan rust forest SW Merino Nylon Roving Hand Dyed for Spinning TIGER LILY - magenta pink brown baby duck sunshine yellow burgundy flower inspired sock blend Hand Dyed Superwash Merino Wool for Spinning MONTPELIER soft red purple gold brown next to skin SW Bluefaced Leicester Wool Handpainted Spinning Fibre Cirque du Soleil - golden fuschia turquoise olive green pink purple abstract West Yorkshire Spinners 6 100g balls of signature 4-ply in solids for Socktober. Pom Pom Quarterly arrived! Talky Talk (Chatter?) Emily - Karla - books/knitlit Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily - Made another project bag from a tea towel. Super secret crafting for 12 days of knitmas Karla - Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- poops go in the potty. More time with Grandma and Grandpaw Karla- Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

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Episode 57: Humble Brag

Actually Knitting

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2016 49:38

Knitting Segments This episode is brought to you by The Sock Ruler and Eucalan. Show Ready Knits Solaris by Melanie Berg with my Pal Kal Mini Kit from One Twisted Tree. Knits in Rehearsal Zigzagular Socks by Susie White Triple Threat PalKal Project here with 3 podcasts represented: Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast The Fat Squirrel Speaks The Bag was a gift from Sarah Shoo of the Cultivate and Create podcast. Vanilla Socks with Scrumptious Purl Self-Striping Yarn. Not-so-baby Blanket in progress. It's a labor of love! Ice Shanty by Amy Miller Astonish Top by Katy Banks. This episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by The Sock Ruler. "The Sock Ruler is an innovative measuring tool for sock knitters. Whether the sock is knit toe up or cuff down the ruler works equally well. It is constructed of a heavy duty, yet flexible plastic and measures from the inside of the sock, allowing the sock to lie flat and ensure accurate measurements." Visit our website, www.sockruler.com, for more information and don’t forget to use coupon code “palkal2016” for 25% off of a regular sock ruler from now until September 15th. Knitting News, Notes and Events PalKal2016 is Underway! Rules: The basic idea is to support a podcaster you listen to or watch by knitting one of their patterns and/or using their yarns for your project. You can also use a project bag or stitch marker by a podcaster! The design, yarn/fiber and/or project bag must be from a knitting/crochet/fiber podcaster. (Not all 3, just one of those to qualify). Spinning also counts, just make sure it’s a finished product. Use the chatter thread for discussion. Make suggestions. There are TONS of podcasts out there and almost no one knows about all of them, so if you know of a podcaster designer/yarnie/bag maker, feel free to share with us! You are encouraged to take advantage of the coupon codes offered by our sponsors, but you are not limited to those podcasters for the KAL. Sponsors and coupon codes are listed in the appropriate threads and will be listed on the podcast as well. Please post finished objects in the non-chatter thread and include a link to the podcaster you are supporting. Enter as many projects as you like! There is no minimum yardage requirement or limit to the projects you can enter. If you use more than one podcaster product/design/bag/etc on one project, you may create multiple entries for that project. For example: Knit the Zigzagular Socks by prairiegirlsusie using yarn by Oh! Loops and use a project bag by thefatsquirrel, you can enter that project into the FO thread 3 separate times, just link to each podcaster seperately in each post. A note about project bags: a project bag may only be entered into the contest one time for an entry. (You can’t just keep using a podcaster project bag over and over and entering the contest that way). The same applies for stitch markers. Wips count! Just finish them between June 15 and September 15, 2016. You must be a member of the Actually Knitting Podcast Group to win. Have fun supporting a podcaster designer or yarnie! Please support as many different podcasts as you can! Please do not chatter in the non-chatter thread. It makes it more difficult to draw a winner! Use the tag PALKAL2016 here on Ravelry and #palkal2016 on Instagram. Feel free to double, triple, quadruple dip! Today I will highlight our Cameo Sponsors who are donating prizes for the KAL. For more information, check out the threads on Ravelry in the Actually Knitting Podcast Group. Jenn Sheelan Designs and Podcast Lilliput Yarn One Twisted Tree/Prairie Girl Danie of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast The Relentless Knitting Podcast The Twisted Stitches Podcast Unwind Yarn Company/Dana from the Just One More Row Podcast I am also highlighting the prizes being offered by these Top Billing Sponsors. These sponsors have donated prizes as well as coupon codes. More information about all of this can be found in the threads on the Ravelry group, but today we will focus on the prizes. Ancient Threads Farm Etsy Shop and Website/Podcast A skein of yarn, winner's choice. Ann of the Carolina Fiber Girls Copy of the Fletcher's Falling Leaves Sock Pattern Brenda Castiel Designs 3 Patterns of winners' choice Daniela Richardson from A Coffee Fueled Life 5 Patterns from her Ravelry Store. Janis Ficker of the Carolina Fiber Girls Copy of her 10 Day Sweater Pattern C.C. Almon from the Geeky Girls Knit Podcast Copy of her ebook, Coffee with C.C. Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Store Knitting Daddy Greg of the Unraveling Podcast 2 copies of his Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat Mary of the Kino Knits Podcast Copy of her Adrenaline Junkie Sock Pattern Kristine Beeson of the Yarnings Podcast Winner's Choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store Paula of the Knitting Pipeline Podcast 5 patterns from her Ravelry store and one winner will receive a shawl quantity of yarn from Quince and Co. Sarah Shoo of Cultivate and Create Podcast 3 patterns from her Ravelry Shop Susie White of the Prairie Girls Knit and Spin Podcast Copy of one of her patterns from her Ravelry Shop Ashley of Twist Fiber Studio and the Twisted Stitcher Podcast Project bag of winner's choice from her Etsy Shop Zombody Knits A project bag from her Etsy Shop Julia from the Whole Lotta Craft Podcast Pattern from her Ravelry Shop for one lucky winner! Angela from the Revelations of a Delusional Knitter Podcast Winner's choice of a pattern from her Ravelry Store! Steph from the Happy Buffalo Boutique A skein of yarn, winner’s choice Amy from the Stockinette Zombies Podcast Winner’s choice of pattern from her Ravelry Store, some yarn from her own stash and a project bag from the SilverShedUSA! Anne from Wooly Wonka Fiber As a prize, Anne is offering one lucky listener $30.00 in patterns from her Designer Store on Ravelry. The winner will be able to pick any combination of individual patterns that suits! Claire from New Hampshire Knits 2 balls of West Yorkshire Spinners yarn from their Country Bird collection in the Bullfinch and Cayenne Pepper color ways (so a patterned ball with a contrasting solid for heels etc). Jan Hamby of the Twinset Designs Podcast A Noste-Demi and Noste-Mini Please check out the threads on Ravelry for photos and more information and remember that all of the Top Billing Sponsors have provided coupon codes as well, which you can also find in the Ravelry group. Rhinebeck is October 15th and 16th, 2016. Let me know if you plan on attending! Virtual Knit Night? If you would like to do a virtual knit night via Google Hangouts? This Episode of Actually Knitting is brought to you by Eucalan. For over 25 years Eucalan’s simple soak and spin delicate wash has been the preferred choice for your handmade creations. This extraordinary non-toxic solution is formulated without petro chemicals, bleach or optical brighteners making it safe and gentle for everything from baby’s knits and toys to quilts, and even lingerie! Infused with pure beneficial essential oils of either eucalyptus, lavender, grapefruit, jasmine or an unscented version, there’s an option for everyone. Eucalan is like a beauty treatment for natural fabrics and an aromatherapy treat for the user! Non-Knitting Segments Love it or Leave it! Love it: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on Netflix Leave it: Sizing Discrepancies in women's clothing. Other News and Notes Running Updates I ran my longest distance ever this week! 14 hot, hilly, humid miles! Book Updates Finished reading: The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn The Opposite of Everyone by Joshilyn Jackson The Dinner by Herman Koch Started Listening to: Let's Pretend this Never Happened by Jenny Lawson Started Reading: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware Other Updates My adventures in babysitting went really well! I didn't permanently damage my friend's kids and I also didn't wake them up even though I went in their rooms a million times to make sure they were still breathing. I'm heading on vacation this week to Jackson Hole, Wyoming!

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Episode 5 - Practically Perfect