Podcasts about Wool

Recorded on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Book Talk starts at 20:05   Our Charity KAL has begun!  Knit or crochet anything for any charity Post pictures in the FO thread for a chance to win a prize. June 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026 EVENTS The 2nd Annual 2 Knit Lit Chicks Get-Together - September 24-27 2026 in Zephyr Cove, Nevada. There is one more spot open for someone willing to have a roommate. For more information, please check out our Ravelry Board.     KNITTING Barb has finished:  1.  Stephanie's One-Row Scarf using Caron Upside Down Cake in the Peanut Butter colorway   2.   Cinched Up Hat by Debi Stone using Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Rainbow colorway     Tracie has finished:   1.  4 bears- 2 knit for baby gifts, 1 knit in Sirdar Snuggly Baby Fair Isle Effect, and 1 in Plymouth Toybox Confetti in plus charity bears 346 & 347   2.  Haltermelon by Alana Dakos, using Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted and Paintbox DK   3.  Early Bloomer by Heidi Kirrmaier in Knit One Crochet Too Babyboo in Poppy and Wool and the  Gang The One Cotton in White Chalk     Barb is still working on:  1.  Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, in the Dove Heather colorway.  This one may be destined for the bin!   Tracie cast on:   1.  Tolsta Tee by Rebecca Clow in "mystery" rayon worsted from destash   And is still working on:   1. Hello From My Colors by Jessie Made Designs in 5 different fingering weight yarns from stash- MC is Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock in Cornflower   2.  lillgardens Lisa The Baby Blanket by Perilla Eriksson in Scheepjes Stonewash in Coral   BOOKS Barb read: 1.  The Slaying in the Suburbs: The Tara Grant Murder by Steve Miller -3 stars   2.  99 Ways to Die and How to Avoid Them by Ashley Alter - 5 stars   3.  The Perfect Couple by Jackie Kabler - 3 stars     Tracie read:     1.  Out of Control: The Clara Harris Murder Story by Steven Lang - 3.5 stars     2.  The Purity of Vengeance (Dept. Q #4 )by JussiJussi Adler-Olson - 4 stars   3.  Careless Love (Inspector Banks #25) by Peter Robinson - 4 stars   4.  The Pike (DC Walker Crime Thrillers #2)  - by J.J. Richards - 4 stars   5.  The Knapdale Murders (The Scottish Highland Killings #1) by Daniel Sellers 4 -.5 stars   6.  The Bat (Harry Hole #1) by Jo Nesbo - 3 stars    

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Oklahoma family's dog carries a live armadillo into the house, Florida Man attempts to steal medical helicopter waiting to trasport patients after I-75 crash, We've now got parents bragging about buying and using WOOL diapers on their newborns...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taking the wool off the sheep's back and turning it into yarn within a few paces of the shearing shed has been a dream come true for a North Island sheep farmer. Patrizia Vieno has built a mini mill on her hill country station near Tinui. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Mel Kiernan and Patrizia VienoGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Wairarapa-based Nuffield Scholar Lisa Portas recently wrapped up her research looking into why New Zealand's strong-wool sector struggles to capture value despite producing a sustainable fibre.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.You can find her Nuffield Scholar report, here.With thanks to:Lisa PortasGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dom talks with Ryan Cosgrove, Campaign for Wool NZ Chair, about the success of a pilot programme targeting Year 9 and 10 students to get them hands-on with wool, the already established education programmes for early childhood, primary and tertiary students and having Sir Sam Neill on board as the charity’s Global Ambassador. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Global brand Patagonia has been been developing its relationship with Zentera Wool - the company formerly known as New Zealand Merino. 

Fuel and fertiliser concerns push SA farmer confidence into negative territory despite a better season rainfall-wise, research into an alternative to shearing to remove sheep fleece enters a new phase, and beekeepers gather at the SA Apiarists Association Conference to hear challenges & opportunities in varroa treatment.

After years of struggles, wool prices are reaching heights not seen for three decades. Wool auctions used to be held all over the country, but now most are in Christchurch. However, in Hawke's Bay one wool broker is refusing to leave - a move that's proving successful after fetching the highest price for North Island wool in over 30 years. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook has more

Two major players in the Australian wool market set to merge, concerns over regional Australia's growing reliance on satellite internet service Starlink, and a family-owned SA winery wins a National Wine Show award for the 3rd time.

In this episode, the gang sits down and talks with Todd Mead, author of A Lifetime of Big Woods Hunting Memories (2010), Back Country Bucks: From the Adirondacks and Beyond (2012), and Pursuing Public Land Bucks: DIY Hunts from the Mountains to the Midwest (2019). Todd is a distinguished Adirondack hunter who primarily sits, and in this episode he discusses the tactics he uses for success sitting in the big woods. Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com Check out the BWB Edition tent here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-...  Check out the BWB Edition bundle here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-... Big woods land and camps for sale: www.landandcamps.com Save 20% on your OnX subscription with code 'BWB' https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Wool

Hello and welcome to episode 323 of the Make it British Podcast. I'm back with another episode in my Women in Wool series, this time chatting to knitwear designer Frankie Davies from Charl Knitwear.Frankie spent years designing knitwear for Burberry and Benetton and has spent much of her career inside knitwear factories, so it was only ever a matter of time before she founded her own brand. In this episode, Frankie talks about her use of British wool, the benefits of working with UK factories and how that differs from working with manufacturers in Italy, as well as the challenges of running your own business when you have small children, which I'm sure many of you listening can relate to.In this episode we cover:How Frankie went from designing the womenswear knitwear range at Burberry to launching her own British wool brandWhy she uses three different British wools and what each one brings to the range.The reality of developing a unique British wool yarn.Making in both the UK and Italy, and why she chose that route.How she timed launching the business around having her children.About Charl KnitwearCharl Knitwear is a British knitwear brand founded by Frankie Davies, a designer with over 20 years of experience working for luxury fashion houses including Burberry and Benetton. Inspired by the Norfolk fisherman's Gansey, the brand combines heritage stitch traditions with a contemporary approach to British fibre and manufacturing.You can find Frankie and Charl Knitwear at: Website: charlknitwear.co.uk Instagram: @charlknitwear

If you're not well-versed in the natural fiber economy, Kristen Buchanan wants to help with that. Buchanan manages a small family farm in Southwest Washington, and she’s the co-founder of PNW Fiber Connect, an organization that wants to create a support network of different players in the regional fiber industry.   The organization aims to educate consumers and share resources from shepherds to mill owners to yarn stores. Buchanan wants consumers to make intentional choices about where their wool and textiles come from and hopes that the Pacific Northwest can one day sustain a more robust fiber economy.   Kirsten Holbo is a shepherd at Iron Water Ranch in Albany, Oregon. She’s been in the fiber industry since 1984 when her family took over Iron Water Ranch. She and Buchanan join us to share more about the current state of the wool industry in Oregon  

Tim Vickery has an update on Lionel Messi and Neymar ahead of the start of the World Cup. We'll have a steady stream of content for you through the World Cup which you can also watch on the Football Smash Youtube Channel. Please do like, subscribe and share as it helps us grow. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBNgO58PgsAgQXRP32TThe Football Smash Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballSmashYTBuy Tim's Book: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/mundiales

Send us Fan Mail"Shire" and "guild" refer to a wide variety of subjects, ranging from Tolkien's fictional hobbit homeland to real-world administrative districts in the UK, video game factions, and even historic trades. But, today we are talking about CNCH, otherwise known as Conference of Northern California Handweavers. Don't let the name fool you.  According to their website, The Conference of Northern California Handweavers, Inc. was founded in 1953 to further the art and appreciation of the craft of handweaving.  Today the member Guilds of CNCH embrace all fiber arts associated with weaving.  Our membership includes not only weavers, but also dyers, basketmakers, and spinners.Today, Susan is going to tell us all about the guild, the yearly conference, and what all they offer. So, sit back and enjoy The Shire!Links:https://www.cnch.org/about-2/https://www.cnch.org/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GuildSupport the show

Balaton is in the books and round eight of 2026 MotoGP was certainly memorable for one rider and forgettable for several others. Adam and Neil connect with Dave in Hungary to go over the big talking points. Photo by MotoGP.com

Scotland's World Cup countdown continues, but what does Steve Clarke really need from the final warm‑up against Bolivia in New Jersey: a result or simple survival in punishing conditions? How close should he go to his starting XI, and which key players need protected before the tournament begins? Is the goalkeeper jersey Craig Gordon's to lose, or has Angus Gunn done enough to stake his claim? Has Lawrence Shankland forced his way into the conversation to start, or is his future impact still best felt from the bench? In the women's game - how crucial are the upcoming qualifiers against Israel and Hungary, and can leaders like Caroline Weir and Erin Cuthbert guide Scotland over the line? Finally, did St Mirren make the right call by backing Craig McLeish, and what can his appointment mean for the club's direction next season?

Inyanei Tzitzis: Wool, Outside, Bal Tigra (Shlach 5786)

Inyanei Tzitzis: Wool, Outside, Bal Tigra (Shlach 5786)

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 122 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

We like to think of ourselves as solution focused here on Afternoons so every couple weeks, we chat about some of the world's problems and how to solve them. Steve Wyn Harris joins me to chat about El Nino and Wool prices.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 122 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

It's not a stretch to say the last few years have been a really tough time to be a sheep farmer .. some farmers were earning so little from wool that it barely covered the cost of shearing. But things could be looking up. Last week's PGG Wrightson National Wool auction saw prices climb to their highest level in 15 years. So what's behind the turnaround, and is it here to stay? Rachel Shearer from PGG Wrightson Wool joins Jesse.

The wool sector is continuing its rebound. The latest auction prices are sitting around $6.80 a kilo – the best returns in 15 years. Strong demand and low global supply are driving the recovery. Federated Farmers Meat and Wool Chair Richard Dawkins told Heather du Plessis-Allan that the rising cost of synthetics means they're no longer the cheap and reliable option. He says the pressures caused by the war in the Middle East won't last forever, but once people make a conscious decision to switch to wool and renewable fibres, they don't generally go back. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morton and Frank get an unexpected visit from a sheep in distress! Stella the sheep is worried about her brother, Charlie, who has mysteriously gone missing, and so she turns to the duo for help! Can "Sheerluck Homes" (and his trusty sidekick, "The Doctor") solve the case?!

Dear Spinning Circle, Today. On Wool n' Spinning Radio. Dionne, Rebecca and I sat down to chat about Summer Spinning and Knitting. We wanted to clarify terms and discuss what we mean when we talk about summer knits, particularly when we're talking about blends and add-ins. Depending on where in the world you are listening to this, it might not apply at this time! But for those of us who are looking for some lighter garments, whether from warm bodies or warm temperatures, this is the episode for you! Dionne talks specifically about a bin that she created to keep track of all her fibres she wants to spin into garments for lightweight wear and Rebecca, living in the North of Canada finds she is often reaching for the same thing day-after-day. Rachel is somewhere in between the two - finding the warmth of her current environment affecting her knitwear choices and looking for ways to use her yarns in weaving. Whether you are looking to learn to spin alternative-to-wool fibres or wanting some lighter knitwear, reach out if you are struggling and need a helping hand. We are here to help! Contribute to the Summer Knits to Spin For Bundle on our Ravelry group here. More shownotes with photos on Patreon here Links to help you navigate some of the topics discussed in the epsiode: Basque Spindle Etsy Shop here Walnut Farm Designs Etsy Shop here Rebecca's Shakerag Top here Melanie of @alookbehindtheseams here & specific video comparing different rayons here Previous Discussions about Blending & Porosity: Wool Porosity Intro here (skip to ~ 45 mins into the episode) Wool Porosity with MellyKnits here I hope you enjoyed our conversation. Be sure to like and subscribe and leaving a review really does help the show be found by others. Share it with your friends. Think about putting a plug for the Radio show into your Guild newsletter. Thank you for taking the time to do that. If this is your first time tuning into Wool n' Spinning Radio, welcome. This audio podcast is a spin-off from the original podcast available on YouTube. Rachel has been podcasting since 2014, talking about handspinning and making yarn. Her passion is working with her handspun yarns in projects, both knit and woven. Until next month, keep wool close and your spindles closer! Rachel If this is your first time tuning into Wool n' Spinning Radio, welcome. This audio podcast is a spin-off from the original podcast available on YouTube at youtube.com/RachelSmith. Rachel has been podcasting since 2014, talking about handspinning and making yarn. Her passion is working with her handspun yarns in projects, both knit and woven. Links to the website, Instagram and more are available in the show notes and at Patreon.com/woolnspinning. *** Thank you for listening! If you would like to be a guest on Wool n' Spinning Radio, please reach out below, in the comments, or send an email to rachel@welfordpurls.com. Until next month, keep wool close and your spindles closer!

The Lone Ranger - The Price of WoolBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/harold-s-old-time-radio--4206392/support.

Would you discuss vertebroplasty vs. kyphoplasty?I recently had a fundoplication surgery and now have gastroparesisCould you recommend a healthy aging supplement?How to treat Meibomian Gland Dysfunction/dry eye disease?Should we get wool carpeting or hardwood flooring?

today marks the 6th anniversary of this program's launch  - when it all began in those scary days of 2020, I never would've imagined it would turn into the most popular and acclaimed online radio show in the world.  As it turns out, nothing of the sort would come to pass, however  a lot of other terrible things DID come to pass and nearly every week feels like shaking off reality in order to enter THE DENIAL ZONE for two hours (the exceptions of course, being the weeks in which i am THIS CLOSE to passing out during the broadcast and I usually remember none of it the following day — it hope it has a similar impact on all of you).   I am exceedingly grateful for all the support and conversations this show has generated.  It would be the height of exaggeration to say I can never repay all of you — I just choose not to, otherwise i would be broke.   (above : commemorating the wool anniversary in advance by not playing Legionaires Disease band's greatest hit, not because it's in poor taste but rather because I've played it too many times, already) 

Recorded Thursday, May 20 2026 Book talk starts at 19:20     Our One-Skein KAL is over -  Please listen to the end to find out if you won a prize!   Next KAL -  our Charity KAL!  Knit or crochet anything for any charity!  Post pictures in the FO thread for a chance to win a prize. June 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026 EVENTS Fiber Frolic  - Saturday May 30th, 2026 10am - 2pm at Shadelands Ranch - 2662 Ygnacio Valley Rd. in Walnut Creek, CA   KNITTING Barb has finished:  Bankhead #40 by Susie Gourlay, using Malabrigo Rios in the Indicita colorway   Tracie has finished:   1.  First socks from a cranked tube (made with a sock machine) - Desert Vista Dyeworks Viso in the It's Me, Margaret colorway   2.  Rachel #5 by Josee Paquin, using CaMaRose Løvetand in Braendt Orange and Havgron   3.  Stay-On Baby Booties by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas, using Sirdar Snuggly Fair Isle Effect DK   4.  Rialto Baby Beanies  X3 by Haley Waxberg , 2 using Sirdar Snuggly Crofter Baby  Fair Isle and 1  using Plymouth Toybox Confetti   5.  Gooseberry Hat by Suviknits om 2 shades of Plymouth Dreambaby DK     Barb is still working on:  1.  Effortless Cardigan by Zabeth, using Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, in the Dove Heather colorway   2.  Stephanie's One-Row Scarf using Caron Upside Down Cake in the Peanut Butter colorway 3.  Bankhead #39 by Susie Gourlay, using Knit Picks Felici Worsted in the Rainbow colorway   Tracie is still working on:   Hello From My Colors by Jessie Made Designs in 5 different fingering weight yarns from stash- MC is Lisa Souza Deluxe Sock in Cornflower Tracie has cast on: 1.  Haltermelon by Alana Dakos in Universal Yarns Uptown DK and Paintbox DK 2.  Early Bloomer by Hiedi Kirrmaier, using Knit One, Crochet Too Babyboo in Poppy and Wool and the Gang the One Cotton in White 3.  lillgardens Lisa The Baby Blanket by Perilla Eriksson in Scheepjes Stonewash in Coral   BOOKS Barb read: 1.  For Your Own Good by Samantha Downing  4 stars 2.  Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney - 3.5 stars     Tracie read:   1.  See Them Run (DI Clair McKay), by Marion Todd - 3.5 stars 2. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 4 stars 3.  Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See - 5 stars 4.  In the Pleasure Groove by John Taylor - 5 stars  

Napier has been home to "open cry" wool auctions for 150 or so years, but last month it looked like the tradition was coming to an end.

Lauren sits down with Paul Smith and Gabriella Hearst to discuss their new collaboration, their shared love of color and dedication to natural fibers, and the importance of empowering the youth through authenticity and creativity. She also gets a glimpse of their brains by way of a virtual studio and office tour, where Paul shares the objects he has collected from every corner of the world. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This weekend's 1 in 31: Autism Today guest is Ashley Wool. Ashley is known for originating the role of Jessica in the groundbreaking Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio. She has established herself as a uniquely vibrant and dynamic storyteller, and one of the entertainment industry's leading voices in autistic advocacy. Ashley made her Broadway debut in 2023 in the musical 'How to Dance in Ohio', in which she played one of seven autistic characters that were cast with autistic actors. This was a historical first for autistic and disability representation in the media, and behind the scenes, Ashley helped to craft a work environment that prioritized accessibility and inclusion in ways that no commercial theatre production ever had before. Ashley joins us to discuss authenticity in casting, creating an accessible work environment, modifying existing practices to be more inclusive to neurodivergence and other disabilities, and more. Tune in to learn more or visit: https://www.ashleywool.com/ 

This week on Chasing the Rabbit, the pastors cover a little bit of everything—from thrift store treasure hunting in Hilton Head Island to wedding day disasters, anniversary memories, and why Jesus kept eating fish with the disciples after the resurrection.Adam shares his unbelievable thrift store find—a nearly brand-new Italian wool suit with an original price tag of $1,875… for just $30. The guys swap stories about weddings gone wrong (and right), from flower disasters and missing rides to the airport to clown-sized thrift store dress shoes and ripped tuxedo pants.Then they shift into Sunday's message from John 21 as Pastor Brooks reflects on Jesus restoring Simon Peter after his three denials. Why did Jesus ask Peter three times, “Do you love Me?” Why did He keep sharing meals with the disciples after the resurrection? And what does that reveal about grace, restoration, and calling?Also in this episode:Savannah thrift store strategy and hidden treasuresFunny and unforgettable wedding day storiesVacation Bible School promo for Rainforest Falls VBSThe beauty of Jesus restoring PeterFish, fellowship, and ministry around the tableWhy church potlucks still matterSome episodes are deeply theological. Some are deeply about milk bottles and mini cheesecakes. This one somehow manages both.As always, thanks for listening, and keep chasing the rabbit.

Editor, teacher, and shepherd Kate Larson makes the case that every knitter is already part of the farm-to-fiber story—whether they know it or not. Kate Larson is the editor of Farm & Fiber Knits and a beloved teacher of spinning, knitting, and weaving. She took time out from lambing season to talk about the magazine's goals. Kate Larson isn't making a magazine only for farmers and handspinners. In this episode, she talks about what Farm & Fiber Knits is really for: helping knitters connect with the natural fibers they love. Whether you're buying wool at a yarn store, tracking down a small-batch skein at a farmers market, or dreaming about rare fibers from around the world, Kate makes the case that you're already part of this story—you just might not know it yet. When developing new issues of the magazine, she looks for stories to bring that world to life, with armchair journeys to fiber traditions as far afield as the Faroe Islands and Madagascar. The magazine's patterns are designed to work for any contemporary knitter using a wide range of yarns from one-of-a-kind to available everywhere. Nearly twenty years of teaching have shaped Kate's approach to designing the new Farm & Fiber Knits retreats, including a recent trip to farms in New Hampshire and Vermont where participants met shepherds, handled fleeces, and watched the connection between knitter and fiber come to life in participants' hands. Listen in to hear Kate push back on the myth that sheep are stupid, learn what Farm & Fiber Knits offers for knitters at every point on the natural-fiber spectrum, and hear the story of a shepherd seeing yarn from her own flock for the very first time. Links Farm & Fiber Knits magazine and website Farm & Fiber Knits retreats SpinOff magazine Spin Off Autumn Retreat (SOAR) This episode is brought to you by: Treenway Silks is where weavers, spinners, knitters and stitchers find the silk they love. Select from the largest variety of silk spinning fibers, silk yarn, and silk threads & ribbons at TreenwaySilks.com. You'll discover a rainbow of colors, thoughtfully hand-dyed in Colorado. Love natural? Treenway's array of wild silks provide choices beyond white. If you love silk, you'll love Treenway Silks, where superior quality and customer service are guaranteed.

In this episode of the Adirondack Hunt Podcast, Brian and Mark sit down and talk with Tony and Pete Bruno about a lifetime of adventures hunting the Adirondacks out of wall tents set up deep in the backcountry. Learn more about hunting deer, moose and more in the Big Woods, find informative articles and the best wool and gear at https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com Check out the BWB Edition tent here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition/ Check out the BWB Edition bundle here: https://www.seekoutside.com/redcliff-6p-2-0-bwb-edition-hot-tent-bundle Book your next hunt on Phindyr: https://www.phindyr.com/ Big woods land and camps for sale: www.landandcamps.com Save 20% on your OnX subscription with code 'BWB' https://www.onxmaps.com/hunt Hal and the Big Woods Bucks Team's Gear: https://www.bigwoodsbucks.com/Wool  

  Thank you for tuning in to Episode 320 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. Full show notes with photos can be found on my website. This week's segments included:   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins Brainstorming From the Armchair Some Years Later In my Travels KAL News On a Happy Note Quote of the Week   Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Heart & Squirrel & AdoreKnit   Off the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Venom Pattern: Venom Keychain crochet pattern available on Ravelry for $5 & on Etsy (on sale for $1.50 in May 2026). Yarn: Vanna's Choice in Black, Knit Picks Brava (red) & white felt for eyes and mouth Hook: C (2.75 mm) Ravelry Project Page Glue used: Aleene's Fabric Fusion   On the Needles, Hook or Bobbins   Inclinations Cowl Inclinations Cowl by Andrea Mowry ($7.00 Knitting Pattern available on Ravelry & her website. Needles: US 2 (2.75 mm) Yarn: 2 skeins of handspun Color A: Fiber Addict Designs 100% Merino in the Wild Plum Colorway- Ravelry link. Color B: Candombe, I think the fiber is from Malabrigo- Ravelry link. My Ravelry Project Page   Jelly Roll Blanket    Pattern: Crocheted Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay F Jones ($6.70 US on Ravelry) Hook: H (5.0 mm) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz Steel Toes Mini Skeins + other minis from stash Ravelry Project Page I was inspired by KnitwithNat's blanket- check it out on Instagram. Progress: on my 6th strip   Midnight Orchid Socks Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Patons Kroy Stripes in the Midnight Orchid colorway Ravelry Project Page About the yarn: skinny stripes of cream with contrast colors- greens, ochre and mauvy purples. Progress: Cast on both socks on two separate needles. First sock is finished. The second is just beyond the heel.   Merry Christmas Kevin Pattern: OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams ($5 knitting pattern available on Ravelry) Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Legacy Fiber Artz, Steel Toes in the Merry Christmas, Kevin colorway Ravelry Project Page Progress: turned the heel on the first sock over the weekend.   Brainstorming   Granny Square Muff by Allyson Dykhuizen- free pattern available on Ravelry Nautilus, The Submarine- Ravelry Pattern by Paola Navarro for $4.20 on Etsy Ace the Airplane- $5.20 on Etsy (view on Ravelry) Airplane by Joyce Overheul- $4.99 Ravelry & Etsy   From the Armchair   Books Sea Wife by Amity Gaige. Amazon Affiliate Link Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke. Amazon Affiliate Link. Diabolical Lies Podcast (a long-form culture and politics podcast by Katie Gatti Tassin and Caro Claire Burke). Check out their Substack. I enjoyed this episode- Is there a Skinny Apocalypse in Hollywood? A Summer Affair by Elin Hilderbrand. Amazon Affiliate Link   2 Plays   It's a Madhouse! by Todd Wallinger. Faust by the Embody Project Theatre If you heard me mention the Suffs musical in Episode 317 it's now available on PBS until July 31, 2026!   Note: Some links are listed as Amazon Affiliate Links. If you click those, please know that I am an Amazon Associate and I earn money from qualifying purchases.   Some Years Later I've rotated out our couch blankets and I'm loving my Recollections Throw (check out my Ravelry Project Page- from September 2022).   Recollection Blanket Pattern: Recollection by Deanne Ramsay ($6 crochet pattern available on Ravelry & Etsy- written in both US & UK Crochet terms) Yarn: Various full skeins and 20+ gram fingering weight yarn stash. Hook: J (6.0 mm) Ravelry Project Page All yarn held triple MC- 3 strands of gray.- separates each row of colorful yarns Blanket is 56 inches wide (not including the fringe). LOVED working on this project. Great end of stash dash project. no finishing required. no borders. no weaving in ends. finish twisting fringe and its done! 6,576 meters for Stash Dash     In My Travels NH Sheep and Wool with Ryan We had a great time catching up with Jess & Anne in the Stitched by Jessalu booth. Fearless Living Fund fabric design is part of the Stitched by Jessalu banner! Anne and I geeked out over musicals and theater stuff! I bought a large bag with deer and foxes and other animals all dressed up for winter Got to see Stephanie from Dirty Water Dyeworks and got some gray yarn DK to border my jellyroll blanket. I bought some minis for my jellyroll blanket from a new to me dyer Appena Fiber I wore Mom's Dotted Rays shawl (Ravelry Project Page) Brown Bunny pottery had a chicken soap dispenser and a spotted chicken bowl I couldn't resist!   KAL News Splash Pad Party '26 Details Event runs 5/22-7/31 Splash Pad Party Registration is open as of 5/1 View Stats and/or Verify Registration here. Check out our Sponsor List Splash Pad '26 Official Rules Enter your FOs using the Summer Celebration Form. Then come over to this Ravelry Thread to share pics and let us ooh and ahh with you! Submit something incorrectly? Need help? Fill out this Support Form & we'll be in touch. Find official SPP'26 images you can use on social media in this Google folder.   Splash Pad RAVELRY Links Start Here Thread Pro Shop Exclusive Items Thread Coupon Codes Thread Questions Thread   Splash Pad '26 Official Logo Bags & Stitch Markers I've partnered up with Steph from AdoreKnit on official SPP '26 logo bags and stitch markers. Full disclosure, I do earn a small affiliate fee for all products sold (for the use of the artwork). Check them out here.   Other Things from the Ravelry Board Sweater MAL Chat- thanks Danielle for starting the chat. If you want to make a sweater in 2026, check it out, chat it up and get some encouragement.   On a Happy Note Longer, warmer days! We had our niece & nephew, Gabriella & Zach over for a sleepover. We went on deer walks, watched The Wizard of Oz, made pancakes, and took turns on the mower and backhoe. Aila's birthday dinner which ended with an impromptu dance show by Hattie and a  not-so-subtle take over by almost 2 year old Miles Zach's birthday party had animals- they had the most gorgeous rooster I've ever seen. After looking at machines for years, I finally bought an espresso maker. The girls Im going to Rhinebeck with this year started a Marco Polo group chat. Woke up early before NH Sheep and Wool- so I got a car wash and came with 10 min of vacuuming. I got that done and it felt SO good. Took a little field trip to the Beacon Hill Bookstore on Charles St with my co-workers. Lovely to get out, talk books, connect.   Quote of the Week "Everybody has a little bit of the sun and moon in them. Everybody has a little bit of man, woman, and animal in them. Darks and lights in them. Everyone is part of a connected cosmic system. Part earth and sea, wind and fire, with some salt and dust swimming in them. We have a universe within ourselves that mimics the universe outside. None of us are just black or white, or never wrong and always right. No one. No one exists without polarities. Everybody has good and bad forces working with them, against them, and within them.   From- PART SUN AND MOON by Suzy Kassem" ------   Thank you for tuning in!   Contact Information: Check out the Down Cellar Studio Patreon! 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This week Ally and Sophie are asking whether farming in Wales has a bright future? They are joined by two Welsh farmers Abi Reader and James Powell. Also on the agenda is a discussion on wool prices, a stolen egg stand, the farmer choir on Britain's Got Talent and of course news from Ally's and Sophie's farms.  Hosted as always by dairy farmer Sophie Gregory and arable farmer Ally Hunter Blair.  Link to newsletter sign up - Sign-up to our newsletter – RuralPod Media

In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I'm joined by Laura Watts, managing director of Marton Mills, 3rd generation family weaving business based in Otley, Yorkshire.Marton Mills was founded in 1931 and has built its reputation on uniform fabric - supplying school wear, military contracts for the Navy and the RAF, and fabric for the King's Coronation.Now, alongside its core uniform work, Marton Mills is launching its first fully traceable British wool collection in autumn 2026, with yarn sourced just down the road from Laxton's and fabric finished at Roberts Dyers in Keighley.In this episode we cover:How Laura went from advising heart surgeons at Johnson & Johnson to running a nearly 100-year-old weaving mill.Why uniform fabric is the backbone of the business and how the mill weaves 18 to 20,000 metres of fabric a week.Why so much British-woven fabric still goes offshore for garment production.What a genuine British procurement policy for military uniforms could look like.The challenge of recruiting the next generation into textiles.About Marton MillsMarton Mills Co Ltd is a family-owned textile mill established in 1931, nestled in the Wharfedale valley in West Yorkshire. The mill produces premium fabrics across a range of end uses, from school and military uniforms to film and television, with a reputation built on consistent quality and traditional Yorkshire values.Website: martonmills.comInstagram: @martonmills

Episode 341 of The Business Development Podcast features an incredibly honest and inspiring conversation with Stephanie Gross, Founder & CEO of Bumby Wool, a Canadian wool clothing brand built from the ground up through resilience, creativity, and relentless determination. Stephanie shares her journey from working in oil and gas and raising a family to launching a sustainable manufacturing company that has grown from homemade cloth diapers into a recognized Canadian apparel brand focused on ethical production, innovation, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.This episode dives deep into the realities of entrepreneurship, including burnout, tariffs, financial pressure, leadership, reinvention, and the emotional weight of nearly losing everything. Stephanie opens up about hitting a breaking point, rebuilding her mindset, rediscovering her purpose, and ultimately turning the business around by embracing community, visibility, partnerships, and a renewed vision for the future. It is a powerful conversation about resilience, Canadian manufacturing, and what happens when entrepreneurs refuse to quit.Follow Stephanie Gross and Bumby Wool Stephanie Gross: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-gross-bumbywool/Bumby Wool: www.bumbywool.comKey Takeaways:Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight line. Stephanie's journey moved through oil and gas, customer service, HR, safety, and motherhood before eventually becoming Bumby Wool.Sometimes the best businesses start by solving your own problem. Bumby Wool began because Stephanie simply could not find the cloth diapers she wanted for her son.Grassroots entrepreneurs succeed through resilience, not perfection. Stephanie built the business without major advertising, polished systems, or outside investment for most of its existence.Your “why” matters more than growth for growth's sake. For years, Stephanie intentionally structured the business around raising her children and supporting her family life.Big setbacks can become turning points. COVID, website failures, and tariffs pushed the business to its breaking point, but those moments forced Stephanie to rethink and rebuild the company.Entrepreneurs need to stop occasionally and recognize how far they've already come. One of Stephanie's biggest breakthroughs came when she paused and reflected on the impact she had already created.What gets you to one level may not get you to the next. Stephanie realized she had to change direction, build new systems, expand her network, and become more visible to move the company forward.Relationships and community matter deeply in entrepreneurship. From The Catalyst Club to Alberta Women Entrepreneurs and Trade Accelerator programs, Stephanie's turnaround accelerated once she leaned into community and collaboration.Young people need opportunities and mentorship. Stephanie now works closely with students, interns, and work-integrated learning programs to create real-world opportunities while also helping grow her company.Quitting is sometimes easier than continuing, but purpose changes everything. Stephanie repeatedly emphasizes that Bumby Wool became bigger than herself, and that realization gave her the strength to keep going during the hardest moments.

Gardeners are increasingly interested in using wool. This video explores its use as a soil amendment, an organic fertilizer, a mulch, and a slug control.

The price of British wool has gone up. But does it even cover the cost of shearing? Below ground, we listen to new research on the sounds from worms and other creatures living in the soil. Above ground, we're out in the woodland listening to the dawn chorus. And we enjoy a medley of countryside sounds sent in by listeners.

The price of wool from British sheep is at a ten year high - on average farmers will see a 70 per cent increase on last year. However that will still only just cover the cost of shearing the sheep. The price is set by British Wool, which is owned by around 30,000 UK sheep farmers, and collects, grades, sells and promotes wool. It says the price rise is down to increased demand, and a worldwide fall in the number of sheep. Well if you've been out and about in the countryside in the last few weeks you may have seen the glorious displays of bluebells. Not all of them are native - and there's concern that the invasive Spanish variety is spreading, and could threaten our more delicate blooms. Bluebells are protected - it is illegal to pick them - and in some parts of the UK, land owners are doing more to preserve the native species. And all this week we're listening to the countryside - the sounds we hear beyond, say, a tractor, or cows mooing. So far we've heard bats, worms in the soil and babbling brooks. Today we're joining an organised dawn chorus walk - It's one of the most popular events at Bere Farm in Dorset, run by the Countryside Regeneration Trust. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Sally Challoner.

From the very beginning of the church, we've been warned about wolves in sheep's clothing. If you've been hurt in a church, you've probably encountered one. But how we can recognize and root this behavior out before the betrayals happen? In week 2 of "Playing Church," Pastor Jason dives into 4 ways that we can identify these wolves and the importance of protecting our church community from them.

Episode 164 of the Truth About Vintage Amps Podcast, where amp tech Skip Simmons tackles all of your questions about guitar tube amps!   Thank our sponsors: Grez Guitars; Emerald City Guitars; and Amplified Parts / Mod Electronics.  Some of the topics discussed this week: :37 The Garnet book and Garnet ponderings (order the book: http://www.garnetamps.com/order_b.htm), bias supply voltage in optocoupler tremolo    6:13 Our sponsors!  8:21 Two Fretboard Journal videos to check out: Ryan Richter on playing Coachella with Dijon (YouTube link); Gabe Noel playing a Rickenbacker bakelite tenor guitar with matching amp (YouTube link) 14:12 Beginner's corner: Amp switching, comparing different cabinets; reheating white rice; Basque soup 23:25 Can I use my Champ as a bass amp? Bass amp hacks  28:02 Does anyone have spare silverface Fender pilot lot washers, or a toggle switch washer for a Fender?  30:23 Having built a tweed Princeton, Harvard and Deluxe, what should I build next? Spam and Dr. Pepper 32:48 Can you convert the XLR speaker jack on an Ampeg B-15N to a quarter-inch jack?    35:29 The week of three curveballs: A Princeton Reverb drawing too much current; codependent electrolytic capacitors; a reverb unit that eats power transformers; Dave Segal needs an amp on the Oregon coast    44:26 A black panel Fender reverb unit with a two-prong cord    47:17 A two-prong plug needed in Norway (postscript: Jason already sent him one); reading It to your kids, redux; science fiction recommendations?    52:40 The TAVA bookshelf: An '90s Guitar World article on Cesar Diaz; Loomis, California's High Hand nursery    57:06 Plate current on a Suhr Bella 44; Tucana (https://tucana.bandcamp.com/); homemade apple cider    1:05:27 What's with the deal with the little rubber donuts for tubes? Jason is running through the night   1:10:36 Why are the plate voltages so different on my tweed Fender Deluxe clone?    1:16:35 Skip's pre-barn sale barn sale (just call Skip) Want amp tech Skip Simmons' advice on your DIY guitar amp projects? Want to share your top secret family recipe? Need relationship advice? Join us by sending your voice memo or written questions to podcast@fretboardjournal.com! Include a photo, too. Want to support the show? Join our Patreon page to get to the front of the advice line, see exclusive pics, the occasional video and more.  Hosted by amp tech Skip Simmons and co-hosted/produced by Jason Verlinde of the Fretboard Journal. 

I'm taking you out on the road with me today to Stockport to visit a fabulous yarn shop, Manchester Wool & Yarn. The shop celebrated its 2nd birthday earlier this year and is owed and run by Gareth, a passionate maker and supporter of the yarn community.Stocked with familiar brands and products from independent yarn dyers based across the North West of England, it's a positive treasure trove of colour, squishyness & is such a lovely place to visit. Regular 'Bitch and Stitch' socials support a welcoming community of yarn lovers, and Gareth is always happy to help answer any yarn or pattern queries he encounters from customers. It was so lovely to visit Gareth at Manchester Wool & Yarn, and I'm so grateful he took the time to speak to me for the podcast - thanks again Gareth!You can find Manchester Wool & Yarn's website here and Gareth is also very active on social media, find him on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok.Thank you for listening to Making Stitches Podcast!For full show notes, please visit https://makingstitchespodcast.com/To join the mailing list for the Making Stitches Newsletter, please click onto this linkThe theme music is Make You Smile by RGMusic from Melody Loops.The Making Stitches logo was designed by Neil Warburton at iamunknown.You can support Making Stitches Podcast with running costs through Ko-fi.Making Stitches  Podcast is supported by the Making Stitches Shop which offers Making Stitches Podcast merchandise for sale as well as Up the Garden Path crochet patterns created by me & illustrated by Emma Jackson

Ted speaks with Andrew Legge, founder of Havelock Wool. Ted and Andrew dive into the Havelock Wool process, why wool performs better than other fibers, and the history of this natural fiber's uses. Andrew shares his knowledge and passion for choosing wool not only to insulate your home, but also to filter your air, and dampen sound. Listen to this innovative company founder explain how he runs a company that's not trying to take over the market, but instead wants to educate consumers on their health and choices.

You spend a third of your life in bed. Let that sink in for a second. A full third of your entire existence is spent lying on something most of us have never once thought twice about. I know I did not. I just bought a mattress, slept on it, and moved on. But what if the thing you are sleeping on every single night is quietly working against your health? That is exactly what this episode is all about. In this conversation, I sat down with Tim Masters, founder of My Green Mattress, a company built on the belief that where you sleep matters just as much as how long you sleep. Tim is a craftsman at heart with decades of experience in the mattress industry, and his story is one of those that hits differently because it did not start as a business idea. It started as a dad trying to help his daughter feel better. When his daughter Emily was struggling with eczema and allergies, Tim started connecting the dots between her symptoms and the chemicals hiding inside conventional mattresses. That moment of clarity turned into a mission, and My Green Mattress was born out of that love and urgency. This episode matters because most of us are completely in the dark about what goes into the products we trust the most. We read food labels, we filter our water, and we research what we put on our skin. But we almost never ask what is inside the mattress we press our face into for eight hours a night. Tim pulls back the curtain on all of it, and honestly, it is the kind of conversation that changes how you think about your home and your health. Here are the key takeaways from this episode that I think every Happy Hustler needs to hear: Conventional mattresses are loaded with chemicals you did not sign up for. Back in 2007, regulations changed in the U.S. requiring manufacturers to use chemical flame retardants. These chemicals are linked to respiratory problems, allergies, and even increased cancer risk. Tim breaks down how lobbying from chemical industries played a big role in why this became standard practice across the entire mattress market. Natural materials do the job without the danger. Wool is one of the best examples. It acts as a natural fire barrier all on its own, with zero need for synthetic chemical treatments. Organic cotton and wool together create a sleeping surface that meets safety standards and actually supports your health instead of undermining it. Your sleep environment directly affects your body. We talk a lot about sleep quality on this show, but Tim reframes it completely. It is not just about how many hours you get. It is about what your body is being exposed to during those hours. If you are waking up congested, dealing with skin issues, or just feeling off, your mattress could be a bigger factor than you realize. Certifications are your best friend when shopping. Not all "natural" or "organic" claims are created equal. Tim walks through what certifications to actually look for so you can cut through the marketing noise and make a genuinely informed decision for your family. One personal problem can become a purpose-driven business. Tim did not set out to disrupt the mattress industry. He just wanted his daughter to sleep safely. That is a powerful reminder that some of the best businesses in the world are born from real pain, real love, and the refusal to accept that there is no better option. If you have kids, if you have a family member dealing with allergies or sensitivities, or if you are simply someone who takes your health seriously, this episode is required listening. Tim is the real deal, and the knowledge he drops in this conversation is the kind of stuff that sticks with you long after you hit pause. Go listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/ and while you are there, check out the other conversations we have lined up. If this one resonated with you, share it with someone you love who has never thought twice about what they are sleeping on. That is one of the most caring things you can do for the people in your life right now. That is Happy Hustlin'! What does Happy Hustlin' mean to you? Happy hustlin' means what a wonderful 45 minutes this has been. I love your show, and I thank you for what you do. Connect with Timhttps://www.instagram.com/mygreenmattress/https://www.facebook.com/mygreenmattress/https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-green-mattress/https://x.com/mygreenmattresshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGLQDAAoiOoKguK7aroljuw Find Tim on his website: https://www.mygreenmattress.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. 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