90% Knitting

This podcast features knitting and spinning-related content as well as shop news and shop update previews for Fibernymph Dye Works.

Rank #1: 90% Knitting - Episode 294 - How Many Projects Can I Pack on a Motorcycle?.
Full show notes will be available in the episode thread in the 90% Knitting group on Ravelry.Time Stamp Menu: Intro 3:27 HOs 14:00 My TWT Sweater KAL sweater saga 26:50 Spinning 28:40 Travel Crafting Plan

Rank #2: 90% Knitting - Episode 276 - Seven Years Y'all!.
Full show notes for this episode will be posted in the episode thread in the 90% Knitting group on Ravelry.Time Stamp Menu:Intro5:38 WIPs21:40 Alongs news - Jan/Feb Finish, Frog, Repair, or Repurpose Along wi

Actually Knitting

A Podcast about mostly knitting, with a theatrical flair.

Rank #1: Episode 86: I Gotta Look Good for my Girl! .
Special thanks to all of my listeners for waiting so long between episodes. As I posted on Instagram, I have been having a lot of vocal problems and I have been trying to rest my voice as much as possible outside of my job, where it's impossible to rest my voice at all. I'm going to do my best to keep up a regular schedule. Program Mentions: Thanks to Knitting Daddy for sending me his Smoke in the City hat pattern. Special thanks to Vivian and Alyson from Keep Calm and Carry Yarn and the Pearl and Plum Etsy shop. Also thanks to the ladies from Tin Can Knits for sending me their Beloved hat pattern.   Show Ready Knits Chevron Baby Blanket by Rachel C Creations Wee Lima by Taiga Hillard Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure Mae by Andrea Mowry   Knits in Rehearsal Rainbow Party Cardi by Telly Bean Knits If you'd like to see my yarn choices, check out my project page. I have swatched for the Mezzo Cardigan by Alexis Winslow  I have started a project page for this, but there's not much to see as of yet. Think I can finish it in a month? Moderne Baby Blanket by Mason Dixon Knitting Thanks to the kind folks at Loveknitting.com for sending me this kit from Paintbox Yarns   Knitting News, Notes and Events #MadAboutMinis Sorry guys, I really dropped the ball on this KAL. Should we keep it going for a while? Call it?  PalKal 2018 Basic Rules Official cast on/bind off dates: June 15-August 15 One part of your project must be from a podcaster. The podcaster has to have produced an episode within the last year, so no retired podcasts, sorry. No yardage requirement. Your finished object can be entered more than once if more than one element is from a podcaster. You cannot reuse a project bag for multiple entries. The same applies for patterns, stitch markers, etc. Entries must be put into the finished object threads. Each element of the project that qualifies gets it's own entry. When you post an FO, please tell us what element qualifies for the PALKAL and which podcast you are supporting. Feel free to ask me questions on the Ravelry group forum for PALKAL Chatter. The PalKal is coming up this summer! Are you interested in sponsoring the biggest and best Kal for the Actually Knitting Podcast? Here is where you can find information about levels of Sponsorship. Fill out this Google Form and I'll get in touch with you about sponsoring the KAL. The PalKal runs from June 1-September 1, 2017 and it is all about supporting podcasters who are designers, indie dyers, bag makers, etc. Color Confidence Class with Andrea Mowry at Black Mountain Yarn Shop.  ZK 2018   The Reviews Are In!  This episode I will be reviewing Vogue Knitting, The Ultimate Knitting Book.   Non-Knitting Segments    Meal Prep Madness Veggie and Beef Ramen   Other News and Notes I finished several books since the last time I recorded.  Running updates:  I finished a 1/2 Marathon in March. I did not enjoy myself. 

Rank #2: Episode 3: I got a New Face! .
This weeks knitting segments include:  Show-Ready Knits In rehearsals Auditioning This Week In the Wings (New segment about stash) My Favorite Knitting Things Non-Knitting Segments include:  What  a Crock Love it or Leave it Other news and updates Show Ready Knits:  Basic Ribbed Socks I'm a sock knitter now! Please go to the Actually Knitting Podcast group and share your favorite sock patterns, methods, etc, with me so I can get on board!  Dee's No Twist Cast-On In Rehearsals:  Boxy by Joji Locatelli   I have about 11 of the 16 inches of stockinette finished so far. It's getting too big to carry around!  A Noble Cowl by Emily Kausalik, made from stash yarn Juniper Moon Farms Herriot The Dude by Andrea Rangel made in Knit Picks Wool of the Andes in 3 colorways: Almond, Chestnut and Bittersweet Heather (just have tried swatching this one, so I guess it's in Pre-rehearsal) Auditioning this Week: Sunny Side [Up]  Foolproof In the Wings: Items waiting just offstage in the stash! Malabrigo Worsted Col China Happy Fuzzy Yarn Fingering in Ginger Royal Ball Winder My Favorite Knitting Things:  Knit Cubby and More on Etsy Persuasion Stitch Markers Non-Knitting Segments What a Crock! This week's crockpot recipe is for the vegetarians or, those like me who don't mind a good vegetarian meal! Slow Cooker Veggie Pot Pie Soup Love it or Leave it:  Coconut Oil. Take a peak at some of the uses of this magic stuff! In other news:  I finished reading Orphan Train.  I got a new face! Or, as you might like to say, new glasses!

Knitting Blooms

A weekly knitting podcast where I share my knitting and spinning knowledge through tutorials and my current projects.

Rank #1: EP115 - Socks, Socks and More Socks.
Friday, August 2, 2013I had lots of progress with my knitting this week, and there are lots of prizes to be given away.Read more »

Rank #2: EP94 - Lots of Spinning.
Friday, February 15, 2012The Knit Swirl is finally finished, even with a few bumps at the very end. The Evenstar is finally making some progress again, and should be completed in the next few weeks. I also share a new toy that I have been wanting for quite some time. This week's tutorial is Spinning on a Wheel. It is quite long so I only share with you the first half this week and will share the second half next week. I also talk a bit about Knit-topia 2013 and 2014. Enjoy!Read more »

Knitting Butterflies

Join me for my adventures in knitting, crochet, spinning, photography, and of course, parenting.

Rank #1: Intense Knitting.
In this episode I talk about:Pavement Pullover by Veera Valimaki out of Western Sky Knits Aspen Sock in "Oil Slick."Mesmeric Cardigan by Katy Banks out of Knit Picks Palette. Sock Blank vanilla sock out of a Roun

Rank #2: Summer of Socks.
I'm so sorry the audio cuts out for one section! I hope you can still enjoy the podcast though. Thank you SO MUCH for watching! I would love to connect with you!Instagram: @butterflyem4Ravelry: EmilyStrawhttp

TheKnitGirllls

Leslie & Laura have been recording since 2010, and enjoy sharing weekly crafting adventures with you. We aim to keep it light, entertaining, and low stress. We like to think of ourselves as your virtual knitting group!

Rank #1: Keyword: Brainless.
This week we talk knitting and crochet, Laura makes everybody cry, and Leslie finds a fun issue during post-production. Shownotes are found at www.theknitgirllls.com

Rank #2: Let's Not...and Say We Did not.
This week we have knitting, spinning, crochet, and macrame! Shownotes are found at www.theknitgirllls.com

Never Not Knitting

A knitting podcast with funny stories, product reviews, project information, knitting help and much more!

Rank #1: Never Not Knitting : Episode 1 : Introductions.
The very first episode for Never Not Knitting. Funny knitting stories and product reviews... plus more.

Rank #2: Never Not Knitting : Episode 75 : Knitting Dreams.
In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her new sweater design, Sprig and sustainable wool from Patagonia. She also shares a personal knitting story from a listener.

Relentless Knitting Podcast

Welcome to the Relentless Knitting Podcast! We’re so happy you've found us. We are two science teachers who knit based out of the beautiful Okanagan valley in British Columbia Canada. The goal of this podcast is to share our love of the fibre arts and foster community. Our focus will be knitting with flares of other hobbies and interests. We are both recent first time moms and we’ll be sharing some of our adventures in mommyhood. We own Relentless Knitting Company and are contracted by our local yarn store to teach knitting classes. Find us on facebook, twitter and the web at www.relentlessknitting.com and join our group on Ravelry - Relentless Knitting Company.

Rank #1: Episode 53 - Bring your dark knitting.
EPISODE 53 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits, EmilyTheTechEditor - Instagram, and  Emily Tech Edits Ravelry. Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you! What's knitting now Emily - FLK vanilla socks in turtle purl self striping sock yarn Mistletoe Kisses colour way. AND Apex shawl by Knox Mtn Knit Co in Gauge dye works Knox Fade colourway Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia Karla Arne and Carlos Christmas Stocking Harlow by Andrea Mowry Graphic Socks by Melissa Morgan Oakes Hibernating Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Fintry shawl, Tulip bag, Irish Fougasse FO’s - Emily - The doodler by Stephen West in green, gold and purple by Sweet Fibre. Vanilla socks with turtle purls self striping sock yarn on a sparkle base. They’re amazeballs. blanket for baby. Friendship Shawl by Sylvia McFadden in Hinterland Range Honey. Karla - Mark’s hat Design features Emily-  Bad stitch count on Apex. Ripped back to add extra lace motif to Friendship Karla - snowman hat had no buffer, blip in brioche Talky Talk Emily - I Mailed out prizes!!!! Still one waiting to get to kelowna, but it has made it to kelowna and should be delivered soon. Karla - Summer Knitting Bingo Winners!  tech editing Knit-lit Casting Off - Nicole R Dickson The Knitting Circle - Ann Hood KAL! New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in! #committoknit2018 - Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits. #revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting! #Summerknittingbingo Thinking about 2019... Spinning Emily -. Did wwsip, then lent my wheel to Sarah at my LYS I’ll get it back for the new year for all of my plans Karla - Went to the Spin In - Enhanced the stash Best laid plans Emily - Commit to knit is almost in the bag. Apex, Vanilla socks and one more pair of socks Thinking about making them with a pattern to spice things up, but I’m worried about being able to knit them while visiting in Dec.. After that do the t shirt for a yarn review, and start spinning for a sweater. Promised Ains a cardigan with all the buttons we see at the LYS. Karla - knitmas, stockings, secret santa, gift exchange Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily -Making halloween bags, put the handles on wrong, but got the button holes in for lights so it all works out. Also have started a knit night in Sooke and it’s taken off! Karla - Stash Enhancement Emily- Nothing that I can think of…   Karla - Knitscene, targee, wool/alpaca Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- Will not pee. Walking, Abandonment for Chicago. Bedtime drama all the time. Karla- Babes leveled up! Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Rank #2: Episode 52 - Stop, Collaborate and Listen.
EPISODE 52 Introductions Karla - K-Rae on Ravelry and Karlacrafts on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest Emily -  EmGemKnits - Instagram, and Ravelry. Shout outs Introduce yourself in the Ravelry group or leave us a review on itunes or google play music or send us an email with feedback at mail@relentlessknitting.com We’ve had some great posts in both the KAL threads and a Meet the Knitter segment! Thank you! What's knitting now Emily - The doodler by Stephen West in green, gold and purple by Sweet Fibre. Vanilla socks with turtle purls self striping sock yarn on a sparkle base. They’re amazeballs. Sweater for Baby, blanket for baby. Hibernation -A joyful thread by silvia mcfadden in sweet fiber merino lace rose gold Stephen West Speckle and Pop! Mystery KAL - out of all of the Sweet Georgia Cast on socks for dan in Joma Yarn’s tofino colour way Karla - Woolly Lamb, Aeon Vest by Hillary Smith-Calis, Mark’s hat FO’s - Emily - Dotted Rays, Flax for Ains Karla - Layer Cake by Knox Mountain Knit Co, Turtle Dove by Espace Tricot (Lisa Culow), Hiraeth hat by Caitlyn Ffrench, wooly lamb Design features Emily-  nada. I think I’ve got this Karla - twisted rib, only one sheep Talky Talk Emily -  I’ll give away prizes before the end of the month. I swear. I’ll do it. * This is the same thing I said last month. Karla - Summer Knitting Bingo, armstrong fair, knit-lit, tech editing! KAL! New KALs for 2018! We’re 6 months in! #committoknit2018 - Plus I”m going to make minis out of my handspun tidbits. #revelinknit2018 - keep up with your selfcare knitting! #Summerknittingbingo Spinning Emily -. What’s spinning? WWSIP Sept 15 Karla - I wish but 2019 goals Best laid plans Emily - Stay on track for #committoknit2018 the keep a shawl and a pair of socks going for the rest of the year (4 of shawls, 3 pairs of socks) Maybe knit the kiddo a birthday sweater? Karla - knitmas Crafternoon/Sew-what Emily -Took my mug rugs off the loom. They’re ok. Have a warp measured for tea towels. Making Kombucha. Lots of baking. Bought supplies to make halloween bags. Karla - Stash Enhancement Emily- Allllll the knitmas. Karla - Vogue Knitting Book Adventures in Mommyhood Emily- She’s 4. And 1. Bikes. Work. Karla- Preschool! Inquiring minds Tell us about you! Join us on Ravelry or our Facebook page

Stash and Burn

Podcasting about all things knitting and life under the weight of the stash.

Rank #1: Episode 169: Rhinebeck!.
After two years away, we are back, baby! We can't catch you up on all that we have done during our absence so we dive right back in. A few weeks ago, we went to Rhinebeck to go to the New York Sheep & Wool Festival. We met a few friends there, pet some sheep, and bought some wool. Full show notes can be found at stashandburn.com. Many thanks to our friend, Chris, who adventured to New York with us, and to Nicole's kid, Adrian, who served as a producer on this episode!

Doubleknit

Home of the Doubleknit Twins podcast

Rank #1: Doubleknit 136.
Summer time, and the Twins have been busy.Loop LondonLa Bien AiméeLil WeaselJacquemart-André MuseumMusée D'OrsayThe Wallace CollectionAshlandMamluke SocksWatersCeladon ShawlNicolettaKaweah HatSpeckles yarn (buy some before it's gone!)Honeylocust LoopRockin' RowsWestern Auto CowletteHeart BerriesTroubled Daughters, Twisted WivesDamnation IslandThe Road Out of HellNot That BadHuman ActsCirceMusic: Corvette by Shannon & the Clams Direct link

Rank #2: Doubleknit 126.
The Twins are back from two retreats and a wedding!ValtosTJ's Gone FishingRosenkranzGroovellousCircle MittsFloraAvalancheFind Your FadeHoney BadgerSophieCamp WilkersonColeridgeBoy, Snow, BirdThe Buried GiantTheir Eyes Were Watching GodThe PenelopeiadThe Burning WorldThe Language of FlowersSon of ZornS-TownEd's Fundraising PageMusic: How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore by DumpDirect Link

The Shinybees Knitting and Yarn Podcast

The podcast for those who like their knitting, yarn and comedy in equally large measures. Hosted by UK knitter Jo Milmine, there are regular interviews with all your favourite designers and dyers. Get the latest knitting news, yarn and pattern book reviews, show updates along with local yarn shop visits and knitting related travel. Business minded? Enjoy the interviews with knitting and yarn entrepreneurs for top tips and inspiration on making it in the industry. Enjoy the finest funny knitting pattern 'picks' that Ravelry has to offer.

Rank #1: Ep129 - Knitting Trends for 2019.
What will be the five big trends for knitting in 2019? In this episode I share what I think will be the five top trends for the hand knitting world in 2019. Based on what has gone prior and general observation of content and social media, I have picked out the following as things to watch. 1) Intarsia - we've seen brioche come and get overcooked and 2018 was definitely the year of the colour work yoked sweater. Intarsia is the next logical step in this progression for me. Bonus: Beads will be big in 2020/1 I reckon. 2) More Commercial Yarns - people will be combining hand dyed with more off-the-shelf, mass produced yarns in classic palettes and colours to tone down the speckled crazy. 3) More Emphasis on Knitting What You Have - not stashing down or cold shipping necessarily (they get done and abandoned every year) but a growing awareness of impact and sustainability generally. This will expand to knitting and encourage people to use what they have over wanton procurement. 4) Purchasing One-Offs - buying will focus more on the luxury, one-off and single farm type yarns that are special, over mass buying of run-of-the-mill yarns. 5) The Death of the One Skein Shawl - both designers and knitters will abandon this mid 2000-teen trend in favour of multi-skein mega shawls along the lines of the fades. What are your predictions for 2019? Full show notes at www.shinybees.com/129

Rank #2: Ep130 - Daria Rakowski of Cloud 9 Fiberworks.
Daria Rakowski is our guest today to discuss widely varying subjects from eyelash yarn merkins(!) to an overview of the Canadian yarn industry. Daria is the creative genius behind Cloud 9 Fiberworks, and is based in Winnipeg in Canada. Originally indulging in her love of yarn as a child, she would often be found under the table in her Aunt's yarn shop in Winnipeg, untangling balls of yarn. Still an aficionado of vintage yarns from the period, she also produces hand dyed yarns, both on custom blended yarns just for her as well as on more commercially available yarns for hand dyeing. Daria takes her inspiration from many places. A lot of her yarns have a nod to fantasy and sci fi (with Star Trek and Harry Potter being two of the bigger influences) and she also draws on random ideas, such as suggestions from customers or other inspiration. In this episode we also discussed the Canadian market at depth, with regard to what is available to dye onto both commercially and as custom spins. The mills in Canada are few and even fewer are capable of handling long staple fibres. Although there is a great climate for growing wool and fibre in the country, it doesn't necessarily translate to the ability to process these fibres. Also, the market is split into little 'islands' - there is so much geographical distance between groups, that it can be hard to both find breed yarns to try and be brave enough to do it. Daria had her own yarn commissioned which was a blend of merino, Shetland and Gotland from local farmers, into a singles, fingering weight yarn. Full show notes for this episode and all links are at www.shinybees.com/130

Knitting Boutique's podcast

The Saturday Morning Breakfast Club Podcast is produced by The Knitting Boutique, a local yarn located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. www.KnittingBoutique.com

Rank #1: Knitting Boutique Saturday Morning Breakfast Club Episode 3.
The Saturday Morning Breakfast Club Podcast is recorded by The Knitting Boutique, a local yarn store, located in Glen Burnie, Maryland. www.KnittingBoutique.com Episode 3:  Intarsia Knitting and Anne Berk

Rank #2: Knitting Boutique Saturday Morning Breakfast Club Episode 4.
The Knitting Boutique's Saturday Morning Breakfast Club Podcast is an extension of our local yarn store in Maryland.  More information about the yarn, books, patterns and industry designers discussed on our podcast can be found on our website - KnittingBoutique.com.

Backstage Knitting Podcast

Bethany talks about knitting, theater, geekery, and more!

Rank #1: Episode 43- Human Swift.
Episode 43- Human SwiftThursday August 2 , 2018Shout out- Meepers (who is Blacktrillium Melanie) introduced herself in the Ravelry group! Want a Shout out?? Join our Ravelry group, introduce yourself and I’ll give you a shout out on the next episode!Social Media plug! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope. Www.backstageknitting.com, backstageknitting@gmail.com, join our Ravelry Group! Subscribe to audio on Apple Podcasts and video on YouTube!On The Needles:Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Rainier colorway. (Unable to find in the shop at the moment but she did have a lot of other national park colorways.)1 Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Badger Buddy colorway Port Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Oink Pigments Oink Sock in the Listen Humans! Colorway! With new Addi-Flexi Tips needlesOff The Needles: Sockhead Slouch Hats by Kelly McClure in Knitted Wit Victory Sock in the Sneaky Snake ColorwayPort Gamble Socks Fairlight Fibers in Mondim Color 201 100% Non Superwash Portuguese woolIn Time Out:Comfort Fade Cardi by Andrea Mowry in Sublime DK by Blacktrillium Fibers- It is leaving time out slowly!Spinning/Weaving:So much spinning for Tour De Fleece! One project on the wheel and three different drop spindles. The new drop spindle from TurtleMadeIn Rehearsal/PerformanceNothing at the momentNetflix and Knit:Won’t You Be My Neighbor? The Mr. Rogers DocumentaryBook Club:Respect the Spindle by Abby Franquemont Yarny Adventures:Mariner's Stitch 'N' Pitch Tuesday July 31, 2018Events:September 5, 2018 I'm teaching a mini class on the history of knitting!Rose City Comic Con September 7-9, 2018PNW Yarn Crawl The Fall Crawl is September 28-30, 2018

Rank #2: BSKP Episode 16 "Hamilong! Madrona! And Stitches! Oh my!".
Backstage Knitting Podcast: Episode 16Hamilong! Madrona! And Stitches! Oh My! •Shout out Emily from Indianapolis, Mitch from Berkeley, and Amanda from New York. •Follow, Like, and Friends us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Periscope•Show Notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.weebly.com •On the Needles: oAnna has revamped and is working on her Hogwarts Housescarf in Mosican Moon “Lycanthropy” and Lamb’s Pride Wilde Foot in “Golden Rod” •http://www.mosaicmoon.com/item_991/Lycanthropy-on-Laurel-Sport-4-oz-skeins.htm•http://www.brownsheep.com/yarns/lambs-pride/oBethany is working on a Sock Head Hat by Kelly McClure in a Seahawks colorway from Fancy Image Yarn. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sockhead-slouch-hat•http://www.fancyimageyarn.com/store/p132/New_Seahawks_Uni_Fingering_Wt._Merino.htmloBethany is working on the Peace De Resistance Mittens by Bristol Ivy in a Resist Kit from Knitted Wit. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peace-de-resistance-mittens•https://www.etsy.com/listing/494443926/resist-mitts-kit?ref=shop_home_active_7oBethany working on #pussyhat #13 and an original dice bag design for a friend. •Off the Needles: oAnna finished Knucks 2.0! In Jameson & Co. from the Tea Cozy in Ballard, WA. •http://www.jamiesonsofshetland.co.uk•http://teacozyyarn.comoBethany finished her “Coffee Date” Shawl by C.C. Almon and the “Hamilknit” hat by Emily Straw. •http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/coffee-date-shawl•http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hamilknit•Sew A Needle Pulling Thread: oAnna is working on 20 project bags for her Etsy shop and did some general mending on her husband’s trousers. •Spinning and Weaving: oBethany found the time to spin and weave and she loved it! •Knetflix and Knit: oAnna has been watching Chef’s Table, Superman (1978), Chill with Bob Ross, and Season 6 of Star Trek: Voyager. oBethany has been enjoying season 7 of The West Wing, Gilmore Girls season 5, the last half of the Princess Diaries, 1 episode of the current season of Girls (2x), and most of Mike and Dave Need A Wedding Date. •In Rehearsal/Performance: oAnna is working as fill in wardrobe person for Seattle Shakespeare Company’s production of “Bring Down the House”. Runs through March 12 at the Center House Theatre at the Seattle Center. •http://www.seattleshakespeare.org/shows/bring-down-the-house-2017/•Events: o#BSKPHAMILONG now- March 15! Post your finished Hamilton inspired project in the FO thread in the Ravelry group. oEmerald City Comicon March 2-5, 2017oZachary Kellogg Cabaret March 10-11, 2017•https://www.facebook.com/events/1195958793858728/oPNW Yarn Crawl May 4-7, 2017•http://www.pnwyarncrawl.com•Event Recap: oBethany had a fantastic time at Madrona and Stitches West. Big thanks to her knitting group and the Knitmore Girls for a wonderful time at both events. •Follow, Like, and Friend us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Periscope! •Join our fantastic group on Ravelry! •Show notes can be found at www.backstageknitting.weebly.com

Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Who are we and why are we podcasting? We are Kelly and Marsha.  We came at yarn and fiber from different directions, but we both love it. Marsha is an accomplished knitter, learning to dye yarn.  Kelly is a spinner who knits and weaves.  Fiber is one of the many interests we share after over 30 years of friendship.

Rank #1: Ep 3: Two Ewes, One Sweater.
Kelly and Marsha talk at length about their experience knitting the Acorn Trail sweater as a Custom Fit pattern.  They gush about how great the Custom Fit process is and they rave about their sweaters and the experience!  Marsha also shares a couple of tasty recipes she has recently made.  Join us!

Rank #2: Ep 118: Stash, Natural Dyeing, and Spinning Tips.
Lots of travel knitting, a natural dye workshop with fiber friends and some listener questions about spinning and stash are the topics for this week. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of  our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Come join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Save the Date for a Washington Coast Meet-up! September 20-22.  We'll be meeting to knit and chat at String Theory Yarn and Fiber. Find lodging for the weekend in Seabrook, Washington or in nearby Pacific Beach or Ocean Shores. Or join us for a day if you are nearby! Click here to RSVP so we can reserve your goodie bag! Here is a link to the Ravelry thread about the meet-up. We just spent a week together in Seattle! Kelly came up to join Marsha and some fiber friends for a natural dye workshop.  The dyes used were coreopsis, lichen, avocado, and cochineal. They were dyed on a variety of natural colored yarns using different strengths of dye. We also used an ammonia modifier to change the color of the dye. Very inspiring.  Marsha's Projects: I finished the Lace Market T-shirt by Marie Green using Schoppel-Wolle El Linio several weeks ago. The neck is too big and I had planned to re-knit picking up fewer stitches, small needles, and slightly less loose bind off. Where did the time go? I turned heel and worked gusset of  Schoppel-Wolle Das Paar socks. About an inch of the foot is completed.  I also finished body and neck band of Fine Sand by Heidi Kirrmeier, using Fibra Natura Unity.  Knot a long: Nothing!!!! But that doesn't mean you shouldn't enter. So far we have 38 FOs, our biggest along ever! Enter by August 31st. Remember, it's any fiber related item that is not knit,  crochet, spinning or weaving. We'll draw for prizes in our first September episode. Kelly’s Projects The most significant FO for this week is my 5th metatarsal! Bone is 90% healed and the boot is off. Now on to the physical therapy! I also finished Two cowls from Alchemy yarn 100% silk. The pattern is Simple Yet Effective from Tin Can Knits. I finished the first one on the road trip to Seattle and the second one I almost finished on the trip back home.   The Silk Cardigan from Dragonfly Fibers Dance Rustic Silk is also finished. The pattern is Koru by Aroha Knits. I got some good wear out of it during the trip to Seattle. The fit is good and the armscye works ok with some of my short-sleeved tees.  I also finished the Tarantula that I was making for my grand nephew. Did you know that Tarantulas have 8 eyes? Two larger eyes and 6 tiny ones. I tried to make this tarantula as realistic as possible. The grands are keeping the class tarantula for the summer, so they are a little tarantula-obsessed! Finally, I finished the miniature punch needle rug. The kit by J. Conner Designs was a gift from Tori (wideanglemind). It was so fun and fast to do and turned out so cute.  I will definitely try more of this mini-punch work. The fabric is thin and flexible compared to the regular punch needle. It is more like embroidery and is often called punch needle embroidery.  Questions from Listeners PegofmyHeart (Peggy) asked about keeping her handspun yarn consistent.  "When I returned to spinning I must have changed my gauge. Now I have a sleeve that needs to be ripped out. New fiber spun, hopefully at a better gauge, and knitted again. HELP!" Suggestions: Take a piece of freshly spun singles off the bobbin and let it ply back on itself to be stablized. I hang this on my wheel so I can keep checking my spinning against this yarn. Unply it so you can see the single if you need to. You can also make a “Spinners Control Card” where you wrap both freshly spun singles and the plied-back-on-itself yarn around a stiff card and keep that with your spinning. This will help with consistency in spinning. Don’t wrap it too tightly or it will seem thinner than it really is.  Other tricks are: Spin all the singles before plying and put them all on storage bobbins and ply them first bobbin to last bobbin, second bobbin to penultimate bobbin, etc.  This presumes that the most widely differing bobbins are first and last and plying them together will average out the inconsistencies.  Spin all the yarn before starting the project and calculate the yards per pound or yards per gram. This will help you see inconsistencies in the skeins and allow you to use the most similar skeins where gauge is important. Any that are significantly different can be used where it matters less or maybe they won't be needed at all. Cindy (CindyQ)  and Valerie29 (Valerie) asked about stash busting, and stash organizing. Marsha suggests: I organize my wool stash by weight and store them in labelled plastic bins I pick up at the Goodwill. I have a separate bins for cotton and handspun. Braids for spinning are stored in those plastic covers that bedding comes in. Yarn/fiber I buy at stores is listed in Ravelry. I tried posting yarn I pick up at thrift stores/destash rooms in Ravelry, but it honestly got to be too much. As for using up the yarn, I made a scarf called Mini Mania using leftover sock yarn. I also made a Steven West afghan called Garter Squish that used up about 5,700 yards of worsted weight yarn. I made a shaw called Sunny Delight using yarn from the NoCKRs retreat destash room. Socks and hats are another great way to use up stash. Here are some other patterns I have been looking at to use up leftovers. Lily’s Scrap Blanket Vintage Crocheted Throw & Afghan Briochevron Blanket  (not sure I can do that much brioche) Stashbuster Blarf Stashbuster Sweater Kelly says: Right now I have yarn all over the place.  Larger weaving cones are on a shelf in the garage and the smaller cotton, linen, etc. cones are in boxes in the garage since my only available looms are out there.  Usually most of my knitting yarn is in baskets and bowls and sorted however I think looks nice. It varies.  Sometimes by color, sometimes by type, sometimes by weight. Because of the electrical work mess, some of my yarn is also in boxes/bags in the living room (where big piles of stuff are being stored).  After using an already created warp from a destash, I’ve been thinking that winding warps and storing them as warps would be a great way to have weaving projects ready to go. When the inside studio is available again I’ve thought of a system for threading cones onto chains that drape across one of the walls. I like to see my yarn in different combinations to get inspiration. The downside of this system is that there could be sun damage to the yarn if I don’t use it regularly. I’m also not quite sure of the system for getting yarn down easily without having the whole string of cones come down on my head! My stashbuster projects for using leftovers are bears for the Mother Bear Project , charity hats, and baby socks. I also find that having yarn out on display gives me other ideas for combining yarns that weren’t originally planned to go together. Another possible project for using up waste (thrums from weaving) and other leftovers are to make hot pads. One technique is to use multiple strands that are twisted and plied to create a square that is then sewn together and felted. Another technique is to wrap rope with yarn using a coil basketry technique to make a spiral the becomes a round hot pad. Both would be perfect projects for the (K)Not Along that is going until August 31).

Ready Set Knit

Ready Set Knit! A podcast of the radio knitting show from Webs about all things knitting, and yarn. Ready, Set, Knit! features interviews, knit-a-longs, industry information and news about Webs events.

Rank #1: Ready Set Knit 525.
RSK 525 This week, Kathy is chatting with our wonderful education manager Amy Greeman, all about summer classes at WEBS! Interested in learning a new skill this summer? Listen to hear about our latest class offerings! And don't miss Steve's Yarn Picks of the Week! (Running Time 28:00)

Rank #2: Ready Set Knit 475.
RSK 475 This week Kathy talks with Mary Beth Temple, author of Bath Knits. Plus, Steve's Yarn Picks of the Week. (Running Time 28:00)

The Knitting Den

A weekly podcast about knitting, spinning and lots of girly chatter.

Rank #1: Episode #144 - Farewell 2014.

Rank #2: Episode #143 - Just One More Week.