In Episode 95, Greg and Pam discuss driving school, huge shawls, and hats.

Special thanks to FreshFossil Cassia for this episode’s intro!

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NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is working on a pair of socks. He is using Apothefaery Fabrications Middle of the Road Sock yarn.
• Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.
• Greg’s Christmas sock yarn from KnittyAndColor has arrived, and he’s excited to cast it on Christmas Eve.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam just has the bind-off on Scott’s Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx. She used a broken rib for the cuff.
• Pam blocked the Dumpster Fire ornaments by KinoKnits. She is used KnitPicks Palette.
• Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
• Pam is planning a 2021nhabit tracker blanket, similar to a temperature blanket. She is going to use the Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. There isn’t much of a presence, but there is a Facebook group for this.

Knitting Rules

• We covered the second half of Chapter 5 (pages 115-125) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter.
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance.
• We are hosting a Holiday Cast On CAL and we are keeping it simple. Cast on either December 24 or 25th and we will wrap up on January 6, 2021. Prizes will be drawn based on chatter participation. Even though this follows the Christmas Calendar, it is open to everyone!

Miscellaneous

• Pam took Avery to participate in B.R.A.K.E.S. Driving School. It was a great experience and well worth it!
• We shared an article from The Dubrovnik Times about how Fitbit Test Reveals Knitting to be The Most Relaxing Hobby You Should Take Up This Year.
• Pam mentioned Powersheets, the goal setting planner she uses.
• Check out the Gravel Knits podcast.
• We mentioned the Moravian Star Ornament paper piecing tutorial.

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• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 94, Greg and Pam discuss World War I knitting, dumpster fires, and hats.

Special thanks to leftsteve Steve for this episode’s intro!

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NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is working on a pair of socks. He is using Apothefaery Fabrications Middle of the Road Sock yarn.
• Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.
• Greg ordered some Christmas sock yarn from KnittyAndColor. It hasn’t arrived yet, but he’s excited to cast it on Christmas Eve.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam worked on Scott’s Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx.
• Pam worked on the Dumpster Fire ornament by KinoKnits. She is using KnitPicks Palette.
• Pam finished the Pandamonium Hat by iKnit2Purl2 for her niece. She used Plymouth Yarn DK Superwash Merino.
• Pam finished a spinning project with merino wool.
• Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
• Avery finished weaving the first pillow.

Knitting Rules

• We covered the first half of Chapter 5 (pages 103-114) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter.
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance.
• We are hosting a Holiday Cast On CAL and we are keeping it simple. Cast on either December 24 or 25th and we will wrap up on January 6, 2021. Prizes will be drawn based on chatter participation. Even though this follows the Christmas Calendar, it is open to everyone!

Miscellaneous

• A listener shared some information about a book called The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History.
• We shared an article from the Massachusetts Historical Society about World War 1 and Early 20th Century Knitting.
• We mentioned Susan B. Anderson’s book Kid’s Knitting Workshop.
• Greg mentioned watching the Star Wars movies and the correct order in which to watch them.
• Greg bought Pam’s Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid and loves it. Pam loves it, too, but is getting a bigger air fryer soon so she doesn’t need it anymore.
• Thanks to leahbothe for sharing her Advent Recipe pattern!
• We mentioned that we are going to be reviewing the book Star Wars: Knitting the Galaxy

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• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 93, Greg and Pam discuss Christmas socks, old yarn, and swaps.

Special thanks to Blueberry and Olive for this episode’s intro!

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NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg finished a pair of socks. He is using 2 Guys Yarn Company Tweedy Toesyarn in the “No Pants!” colorway and incorporated The Discretion Cuff, which looks awesome.
• Greg finished an ornament for a swap in the Itty Bitty Knits Ravelry group.
• Greg started a new pair of socks. He is using Apothefaery Fabrications Middle of the Road Sock yarn.
• Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam worked on Scott’s Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx.
• Pam worked on the Dumpster Fire ornament by KinoKnits. She is using KnitPicks Palette.
• Pam cast on the Pandamonium Hat by iKnit2Purl2 for her niece. She is using Plymouth Yarn DK Superwash Merino.
• Pam worked on a spinning project with merino wool.
• Last year Pam crocheted the Malia Bag by Yarn + Chai. She sewed a lining to put into it and used 2 tutorials. One tutorial was for making the lining and the second was for hand sewing it in.

Review

• Pam reviewed Manos Del Uruguay Alegria Grande that she used to make the Super Soft Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho.
  • Worsted weight, 75% superwash merino 25% nylon
  • 197 yards/180 m 100 grams
  • Beautiful tonality
  • Easy to work with
  • No bleeding at all!
  • Manos is a member of the World Fair Trade Organization.
  • Manos yarns are produced by skilled artisans in cooperatives located throughout Uruguay.
  • Every skein purchased helps a woman in Uruguay support her family.
  • Each skein is signed by the artisan so that you know who made your yarn and which village it came from.
  • Many thanks to Fairmount Fibers, North American Distributor of Manos del Uruguay yarns for providing the yarn for review!

Knitting Rules

• We will start Chapter 5 (pages 103-125) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter next time.
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance.

Miscellaneous

• Greg went trout fishing. Greensboro City Lakes stocks a small pond every winter.
• Pam shared a news story about the world’s oldest yarn fragment.
• Pam shared that Carolina FiberFest will be virtual in 2021.

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This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
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• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 92, Greg and Pam discuss barber shops, dumpster fires, and chili. They also finish chapter 4 in Knitting Rules!

Special thanks to LeCours (Laurie) for this episode’s intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is almost finished a pair of socks. He is using 2 Guys Yarn Company Tweedy Toes yarn in the “No Pants!” colorway.
• Greg started the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam worked on Scott’s Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx.
• Pam worked on the Dumpster Fire ornament by KinoKnits. She is using KnitPicks Palette.

Knitting Rules

• We picked up in Chapter 4 of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter and covered pages 92-101. Next time we will start chapter 5, pages 103-125.
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance.

Miscellaneous

• Greg mentioned a number of recipes he made with his InstantPot. He has made chili, stuffed peppers, wings and Chicken Spaghetti.
• They talked about Pam’s Air Fryer lid for her Instantpot.
• Greg also talked about Souper Cubes.
• Greg shared a news story about a yarn vending machine.
• Franklin Habit has a new Vlog and he talks about swatching.
• Pam mentioned Try It On Tubing.
• Greg talked about Calibre ebook software.

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Find us all over the Internet

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• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 91, Greg and Pam discuss fish knitting, dead microwaves, and virtual knitting opportunities. They also cover part of chapter 4 in Knitting Rules!

Special thanks to Clay Groves from the Fish Nerds Podcast for this episode’s intro!

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6 Shades of Stitches is a handy reference guide that invites knitters to experiment with a variety of new stitch combinations. Step-by-step instructions and a full-color photo of a hand-knitted swatch are included for each stitch. With Marina Molo’s knitting expertise at your fingertips, you have all the tools you need to create patterns that finally make your dream designs a reality. This timeless and influential book is poised to inspire a whole new generation of knitters who have yet to discover the joys and comforts of knitting. Download your free copy!

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg finished the Romi’s Mystery Shawl 2020. He’s using Meadowcroft Dyeworks Cross Creek Sock in the Pisgah National Forrest and Harold’s Crayon color ways. He’s also adding beads! Check out his project page.
• Greg started and finished a Sweet-ish Fish ornament/toy. He gave it away.
• Greg is working on a pair of socks. He is using 2 Guys Yarn Company Tweedy Toes yarn in the “No Pants!” colorway.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam finished the Super Soft Merino Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho. It is for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Project. She is used Allegria Grande by Manos del Uruguay.
• Pam finished finished her sock spin! The cheviot fiber is lovely from Sadie Spins Yarn!
• Pam worked on Scott’s Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKHusing Patons Kroy Sock Fx.
• Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
• Pam cast on the Dumpster Fire ornament by KinoKnits. She is using KnitPicks Palette.
• Pam started another spinning project with 2 ounces of merino.

Knitting Rules

• We picked up in Chapter 4 of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter and covered pages 86-92. Next time we will finish chapter 4, pages 92-101.
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance.
• The Carolina FiberFest Virtual Pop-Up Market is scheduled for Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1. You can find out more and play along in our Facebook Group.

Miscellaneous

• Greg co-hosted an episode of the Fish Nerds Podcast and had a lot of fun.
• Greg is taking ukulele lessons through Fender Play.
• Pam mentioned that she tried the Long Tail Bind Off on her scarf.
• Pam is reading the book Murder, She Knit.
• Greg mentioned the Operation Sock Drawer book.

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This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
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• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 90, Greg and Pam discuss auction knitting, sock spinning, and caring (or not) about gauge. They also start chapter 4 in Knitting Rules!

Special thanks to kbamr Keri for this episode’s intro! She has a fun new pattern, Go Your Own Way Cowl (both knit and crochet) (great stash buster) and a Mystery Make Along in her group. Use coupon code “unravel” to save 40% for our listeners!

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LISTEN TO THE EPISODE

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg delivered The Peacock’s Tale shawl to his mom.
• Greg is donating his Mirror of Erised Cabled Cowl for a charity auction at work.
• Greg continues to work on the Romi’s Mystery Shawl 2020. He’s using Meadowcroft Dyeworks Cross Creek Sock in the Pisgah National Forrest and Harold’s Crayon color ways. He’s also adding beads! Check out his project page.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam worked on the Super Soft Merino Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho. It is for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Project. She is using Allegria Grande by Manos del Uruguay.
• Pam finished spinning the3rd singles of her Cheviot sock spinning project. started the final ply. The fiber is lovely from Sadie Spins Yarn!
• Pam worked on Scott’s Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx. The first foot is done.
• Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
• Pam is going to be casting on the Dumpster Fire ornament by KinoKnits. She will use KnitPicks Palette.
• Pam is also going to cast on Pandamonium and will use Plymouth DK Merino Superwash.

Knitting Rules

• We picked up in Chapter 4 of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter and covered pages 79-85. Next time we will cover pages 86-92.
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance.
• The Carolina FiberFest Virtual Pop-Up Market is scheduled for Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1. You can find out more and play along in our Facebook Group.

Miscellaneous

• Annie Modesitt passed away. Ravelry posted a lovely tribute.
• Greg updated his KnittingDaddy.com blog about techniques he (re-)learnedknitting the Mirror of Erised Cabled Cowl.
• We talked about hosting a KAL related to Cat Bordhi Rio Calina Cowl. We will probably do this after the holidays.
• Ravelry added more accessibility options. If anyone needs help logging into their Ravelry profile to change settings to make it more accessible, please email us! We are happy to help you. info AT unravelingpodcast DOT com.
• Birdie is currently wearing a sock to keep her from licking her spay incision. You can make one, too! It’s way better than a cone.
• If you have a Craftsy account, log in! You might have been upgraded to a premium account for a short period of time.

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This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
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• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 89, Greg and Pam discuss yarn felting, yarn bleeding, and yarn beading. They also have a visit from the Button Whisperer!

Special thanks to walshcentral Maryann for this episode’s intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg finished some basic socks for himself. This time using Sea Star Handpaints Burried Treasure (a DK-weight yarn) in the Cape Hatteras & Brick-ish kit. He loves knitting big fluffy socks. Check out his project page.
• Greg started and finished the Mirror of Erised Cowl. He used Quince & Co. Owlin the Cranberry colorway. Check out his project page.
• Greg started the Romi’s Mystery Shawl 2020. He’s using Meadowcroft Dyeworks Cross Creek Sock in the Pisgah National Forrest and Harold’s Crayon color ways. He’s also adding beads! Check out his project page.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam worked on the Super Soft Merino Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho. It is for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Project. She is using Allegria Grande by Manos del Uruguay.
• Pam finished spinning the 2nd singles of her Cheviot sock spinning project. She plied the first 2 sets of singles and started spinning the 3rd singles. The fiber is lovely from Sadie Spins Yarn!
• Pam repaired the hole in her Archer sweater by Elizabeth Doherty. It was knit with Malabrigo Finito.
• Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
• Pam knit a little sleeve for her mug from Target. She used hand spun from the Cheviot she is spinning for socks.
• Pam also made 20 more crocheted face rounds so she can stop buying cotton rounds. She used KnitPicks Cotlin.

Knitting Rules

• This episode we had a visit with The Button Whisperer Meredith! Next episode we will pick up in Chapter 4 of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance.
• The Carolina FiberFest Virtual Pop-Up Market is scheduled for Saturday October 31 and Sunday November 1. You can find out more and play along in our Facebook Group.

Miscellaneous

• Cat Bordhi passed away. Clara Parkes wrote a beautiful tribute that captured Cat’s spirit.
• Greg is reading the book Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller. He heard about it on the Fish Nerds podcast.
• Pam is reading the book Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky.
• Greg is using beads on one of his projects which got us talking about using flossers and tiny crochet hooks for adding beads.
• Pam has a small felted lipstick and change purse kit to give away from Noni Patterns.
• The Cast On podcast is coming back!
• Ravelry has a new mode that is designed to help with usability issues. It is called Herdwick.

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This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
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• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 88, Greg and Pam discuss figs, family, and floor stands. They also explored identifying mystery yarns.

Special thanks to TopHat Heather for this episode’s intro! Heather hosts the JABAK Podcast.

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NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg blocked The Peacock’s Tale by Nim Teasdale. He used Wolle’s Yarn Creations Cotton 100 gr in the Growth 2 colorway. He absolutely loves the shawl. Check out his project page.
• Greg finished some basic socks for himself. He used Sea Star Handpaints Bare Foot in the Sweater Weather colorway and was sloppy about weaving in the ends. Check out his project page.
• Greg started some more basic socks for himself. This time using Sea Star Handpaints Burried Treasure (a DK-weight yarn) in the Cape Hatteras & Brick-ish kit. He loves knitting big fluffy socks. Check out his project page.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam finished her Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. She used yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo.
• Pam started the Super Soft Merino Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho. It is for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Project. She is using Allegria Grande by Manos del Uruguay.
• Pam worked on Scott’s Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx.
• Pam started spinning the 2nd singles of her Cheviot sock spinning project. The fiber is lovely from Sadie Spins Yarn!
• Pam discovered that her Archer sweater by Elizabeth Doherty has a hold in it! It was knit with Malabrigo Finito. Granted, she left it on the floor of her closet but her goal is to repair it in September.

Knitting Rules

• This episode we traveled back to Chapter 2 to the yarn identification section of the book Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. What happened when we tried to identify 12 mystery yarns?

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away more chatter prizes next month, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance.

Miscellaneous

• Greg got a mug from Creative With Clay Charan Sachar. If you’re not already following his Instagram account, you are totally missing out.
• We mentioned the 2 Knit Lit Chicks podcast. We especially enjoy their “thumbs up, thumbs down” segment.
• Pam has sweaters on the brain and mentioned Knitting Pure & Simplepatterns by Diane Soucy.
• Pam also mentioned that she buys a lot of her Kindle books when they are on sale, which she finds out about from the Modern Mrs. Darcy newsletter.
• Greg is continuing to enjoy the baseball knit-a-long in the Sunsoaked Yarns Ravelry group. He’s also attending virtual knit groups with them from time to time.
• Greg is also attending virtual knit groups with TwinSet Designs

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Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
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• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 87, Greg and Pam discuss new beginnings, new kittens, and new cables for needles. They also finish the discussion of Chapter 3 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

Special thanks to DCAlaneKnits Alane for this episode’s intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg finished knitting The Peacock’s Tale by Nim Teasdale. He’s using Wolle’s Yarn Creations Cotton 100 gr in the Growth 2 colorway. He’s blocking it now. Check out his project page.
• Greg is working on some basic socks for himself. He is using Sea Star Handpaints Bare Foot in the Sweater Weather colorway. He’s decorating it with progress keepers from Ann Tudor as he goes. Check out his project page.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam is using yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. She’s finished it by the time you read this.
• Pam also made a few more face scrubbies in her improvised pattern.
• Before Avery left for school she embroidered a canvas.
• Pam and Avery sewed one pillow from the fabric she wove but it needs a few finishing touches.

Knitting Rules

• We discussed the last section of Chapter 3 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. It was about paper, notebooks, and patterns.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book and join the fun! We will be giving away chatter prizes in our next episode, so be sure to go make some comments in the Ravelry thread in order to have a chance.

Miscellaneous

• Greg is continuing to enjoy the baseball knit-a-long in the Sunsoaked Yarns Ravelry group.
• Greg is enjoying his new baseball-themed project bag. The BaseballFindsshop on etsy sells them as “lunchboxes,” but they make excellent project bags.
• Greg and Pam enjoy Moleskine notebooks.
• We mentioned several magazines:
  • Ply
  • Taproot
• We mentioned several books:
  • Vogue Knitting The Ultimate Knitting Book
  • Barbara Walker Stitch Dictionaries
  • The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns
  • Botanical Knits
  • AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary: 200 Modern Knitting Motifs
  • A Stash Of One’s Own

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This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 86, Greg and Pam discuss disasters, struggling, and zombies. They discuss the project bags section of Chapter 3 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is continuing knitting on The Peacock’s Tale by Nim Teasdale. He’s using Wolle’s Yarn Creations Cotton 100 gr in the Growth 2 colorway. Check out his project page.
• Greg is working on some basic socks for himself. He is using Sea Star Handpaints Bare Foot in the Sweater Weather colorway. He’s decorating it with progress keepers from Ann Tudor as he goes. Check out his project page.
• Greg finished a weaving project. He learned a lot.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam worked on Scott’s socks using Patons Kroy.
• Pam is using yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey.
• Pam made a Hand Palm Scrubby by Randy Cavaliere which Avery promptly claimed.
• Pam made a Knit Back Scrubber by Michelle Wilcox.
• Pam also made MORE face scrubbies with cotton yarn. She thinks she has figured out her favorite “style”. You can see these on her project page but these are the ones she made:
  • Reusable Cotton Face Scrubbie by Crochet Nerd (1)
  • Roosje’s Reusbale Face Scrubby by Eva Numan (1)
  • “Self Designed” by Pam (14? Lost track of how many made!)
• Avery has been weaving
• Avery is also crocheting a beach bag with plarn.

Knitting Rules

• We discussed the project bag section of Chapter 3 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter (affiliate link).

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!

Miscellaneous

• We talked about the earthquake in North Carolina on August 9.
• Greg is enjoying the baseball knit-a-long in the Sunsoaked Yarns Ravelry group.
• Greg mentioned the Fish Nerds podcast, because the host asked Greg if he ever knitted his own fishing lure.
• Blueberry is participating in a virtual fishing tournament. Feel free to like her entry on Facebook if you want to help her in the tournament.
• During our talk about project bags, we mentioned Tom Bihn Bags, specifically the one designed for knitters.
• We also talked about the Fix-A-Stitch tool which is handy for picking up dropped stitches and other repairs.
• The 2020 NC State Fair is cancelled. So is SAFF.
• Greg started posting on the Knitting Daddy blog again. Keep him accountable for posting regularly.

Affiliate Link Disclosures

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 85, Greg and Pam discuss enabling, encouraging, and enthusiasm. They also start discussing Chapter 3 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

Thanks to GrannyMax Maxine for this episode’s intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg completely finished a pair of socks for his mom. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern. His mom tried them on, they fit, and Greg took them back until Christmas.
• Greg finished knitting a sample on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn.
• Greg resurrected a WIP and enjoyed knitting on The Peacock’s Tale by Nim Teasdale. He’s using Wolle’s Yarn Creations Cotton 100 gr in the Growth 2colorway. Check out his project page.
• Greg is working on some basic socks for himself. He is using Sea Star Handpaints Bare Foot in the Sweater Weather colorway. He’s decorating it with progress keepers from Ann Tudor as he goes. Check out his project page.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam sewed a rope bowl for her friend’s birthday. She used this tutorial.
• Pam and Avery warped the loom for Avery to weave fabric for pillows.
• Pam finished spinning the first bobbin (of 3) of cheviot fiber from Sadie Spins Yarn. She prepped all the fiber for the 2nd bobbin.
• Pam made 2 face mask ear savers for a friend’s daughter.
• Pam worked a tiny bit on Scott’s socks using Patons Kroy.
• Pam is using yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey.
• Pam also made a bunch of face scrubbies with cotton yarn. She is trying to figure out her favorite to make more. You can see these on her project pagebut these are the ones she made:
  • Cotton Face Rounds by Gretchen Kalhust (1)
  • Cotton Face Scrubbies by Alex DellAringa (1)
  • Simple Flower Face Scrubbie by Dedri Uys (1)
  • Reusable Cotton Face Scrubbie by Crochet Nerd (1)*
  • Reusable Cotton Face Scrubbies Free Pattern by Marshco Designs*
  • Crocheted Face Scrubbies by 5 Little Monsters (1)
  • Resuable Face Scrubbies by We Three Shanes (1)
  • Sakura Face Scrubbies by KAME (4)

*Note: Pam stated that she made the scrubbie by Crochet Nerd but it was actually the one by Marshco Designs. This probably doesn’t matter unless you are looking closely but she wanted to set the record straight!

Knitting Rules

• We started discussing Chapter 3 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link).
• Pam referenced the Inventing Interchangeables article on the Denise website.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!

Miscellaneous

• GrannyMax shared some information about the Minnesota State Button Society and a National Button Society in our Ravelry Group.
• Pam is a big fan of Fiona the premature hippo.
• Greg refers to Kate Atherley’s The Beginner’s Guide to Writing Knitting Patterns: Learn to Write Patterns Others Can Knit (affiliate link). He loves it.

Affiliate Link Disclosures

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 84, Greg and Pam discuss kittens, fishing, and buttons. They also have a conversation with the Button Whisperer!

SPONSORS

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NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg completely finished a pair of socks for his mom. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern.
• Greg is working on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam worked a tiny bit on Scott’s socks using Patons Kroy.
• Pam is using yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey.
• Pam worked on the Flohmarkt shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers using yarn from PassionKnits Yarn.
• Pam prepped some cheviot fiber from Sadie Spins Yarn and made a mug sleeve with the same previously spun yarn, which was promptly frogged.

Knitting Rules

• We are between chapters in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link). We’ll be back next time starting Chapter 3.

The Button Whisperer

• The Button Whisperer mentioned a few books:
  • The Evolution of Useful Things (affiliate link) by Henry Petroski.
  • Books, Banks, Buttons: And Other Inventions from the Middle Ages (affiliate link) by Chiara Frugoni.
  • A History of Costume (affiliate link) by Carl Kohler.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!

Miscellaneous

• Ravelry has a new look. You can share feedback in this thread or this threadon Ravelry. Be sure to fill out their survey!
• Greg loves Old Bay Hot Sauce.
• Greg enjoyed watching the homemade version of The Princess Bride on Quibi.
• We talked about the news that BluPrint / Craftsy is coming back.

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This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 83, Greg and Pam discuss time being meaningless, swatching, and Ravelry’s new look. They also finish discussing Chapter 2 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

Thanks to DarkinnKnits Charles for this episode’s intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is almost finished with a pair of socks for his mom that doesn’t have a project page yet. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern.
• Greg is working on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam is totally done with her daughter’s college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She used Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch.
• Pam finished her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn. Yay!
• Pam worked a tiny bit on Scott’s socks using Patons Kroy.
• Pam made the Stretchy Crochet Headband from bobwilson123.
• Pam started swatching with some yarn she got from Heelside Farms. It’s worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo. She case on for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey.
• Pam also got some yarn from PassionKnits Yarn and started the Flohmarktshawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is going to make a change to one part and has been swatching for it.

Knitting Rules

• We finished Chapter 2 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link).

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• We drew a winners for 2 digital copies of the book A New Spin on Color by Alanna Wilcox.
• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!

Miscellaneous

• DarkInnKnits Charles is one of the co-hosts of the Trek Talking and Beyondpodcast.
• Greg has finished shipping all outstanding prizes. If you have been expecting a prize from us and have not yet received it, please reach out to Greg to let him know.
• Ravelry has a new look. You can share feedback in this thread or this thread on Ravelry.
• Pam suggested Greg take a look at Outschool for some summer classes for Blueberry.

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This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 82, Greg and Pam discuss graudating, coloring, and closing. They also start discussing Chapter 2 From “Knitting Rules!” by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is working on a pair of socks for his mom that doesn’t have a project page yet. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern.
• Greg is working on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam is basically done with on her daughter’s college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She is using Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch.
• Pam has also been working on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn. So close to the end!
• Pam started swatching with some yarn she got from Heelside Farms. It’s worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo.

Knitting Rules

• We started Chapter 2 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter (affiliate link) and stopped halfway down page 36 and covered page 37.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• We drew a winner for the Point/Counterpoint Collection: Volume 5 by KinoMary and BostonJen. Listen to see who won!
• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!

Book Review: A New Spin on Color

• We reviewed the book A New Spin on Color by Alanna Wilcox and have 2 digital copies to give away.
• Check out the Ravelry group to enter!

Miscellaneous

• We talked about a video that shows a room furnished in synthetics vs a room furnished in wool and their burn times. It’s dramatic!
• We shared the letter from BluPrint’s CEO about their closing.

Affiliate Link Disclosures

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 81, Greg and Pam discuss Bread, Buns, and Button Whispering.

Special thanks to LeftSteve Steve for the intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

FiberCrafty’s  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it’s better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg’s favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty.

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is working on a pair of socks for his mom that doesn’t have a project page yet. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks.
• Greg is working on a hat design.
• Greg is continuing experimenting with weaving.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam’s got nothing new. She is still working on her daughter’s college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She is using Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch.
• Pam has also (still) been working on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klimwith Dirty Dyeworks yarn.
• Pam didn’t even work on her socks with Patons Kroy Sock FX. She’s not really following a pattern, just knitting toe-up.

Knitting Rules

• We will be back to start Chapter 2 in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter (affiliate link) next week.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• Last week we reviewed the new Point/Counterpoint Collection: Volume 5 by Kino Mary and BostonJen. And we are giving a copy away! The Point/Counterpoint Giveaway is still open until the next time we record.
• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!

Miscellaneous

• Greg assembled a hurdy-gurdy kit.
• Pam signed up for Informed Delivery from the USPS and loves it.
• Pam made sourdough cinnamon rolls. Deliciousness still unknown but this is the recipe.
• Last episode, we talked about the closing of TNNA. This week we mentioned that XRX is stepping in to host a wholesale tradeshow.

Affiliate Link Disclosures

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Bluprint Premium, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

In Episode 80, Greg and Pam discuss sourdough, experimenting, and hexes. They also discuss Chapter 1 in Knitting Rules by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

Special thanks to Chasing-Rainbows Karen for the intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

FiberCrafty’s  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it’s better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg’s favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty.

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is working on a pair of socks for his mom that doesn’t have a project page yet. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks.
• Greg is working on a hat design.
• Greg is continuing experimenting with weaving.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam has been working on her daughter’s college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She is using Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch.
• Pam has also been working on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn.
• Pam worked on her socks with Patons Kroy Sock FX. She’s not really following a pattern, just knitting toe-up.
• Pam started a finished a hair wrap from the pattern Beach Hair Don’t Careby Melissa Kemmerer. She used some leftover Anzula Dreamy.
• Pam finished the weaving on a scarf with some acrylic. She needs to tale it off the loom.

Knitting Rules

• We finished Chapter 1 Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter (affiliate link). You can find her blog here and her books here. Here is a great video of her knitting style. You can read her wikipedia page also.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!

Miscellaneous

• Pam fell down the sourdough rabbit hole. She didn’t start with this technique yet but it’s the one that most appeals to her. This is the recipe for overnight sourdough bread.
• Pam bought too many strawberries and made Strawberry Jam and Strawberry Caramel Sauce.
• Pam mentioned the OttLite Floor Lamp (affiliate link).
• Greg mentioned that Bob Dylan has a new album coming out next month.
• Greg mentioned Korean baseball.
• Pam and Greg talked about Point/Counterpoint Volume 5 by KinoKnits and Jennifer Lassonde. There is a giveaway going on in the Unraveling Podcast Ravelry forum — check it out! You can also listen to the Kino Knits and Down Cellar Studio podcasts to hear the designers talk about the process of this collaboration.
• Check out the Knitty SOS page for updates on spring and summer shows that have been cancelled and how to support the vendors who were planning on attending.
• Greg and Pam talked about the death of TNNA. During the discussion, they mentioned Craft Industry Alliance and Stitchcraft Marketing.
• Pam talked abut her new phone case from KnitSwag.

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Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

In Episode 79, Greg and Pam discuss weather, weaving, and wool wash. They also begin their next book, Knitting Rules by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

Special thanks to John for the intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

FiberCrafty’s  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it’s better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg’s favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty.

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is finished a pair of socks (project page), incorporating design elements form Hermione’s Everyday Socks, Fish Lips Kiss Heel, and Strie Socks, Toe Up. Yarn is Whose Sock from Purl’s Yarn Emporium in Asheville, NC.
• Greg started a pair of socks for his mom that doesn’t have a project page yet. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks.
• Greg and Blueberry started weaving.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam has been working on her daughter’s college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She is using Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch.
• Pam has also been working on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn.
• Pam worked on her socks with Patons Kroy Sock FX. She’s not really following a pattern, just knitting toe-up.
• Pam worked on weaving a new scarf with some acrylic. She also mentioned a tablet holder with a clamp that will work on her loom.
• Pam finished her crochet bead necklace from the book Bead Crochet Jewelry.
• Pam also spun a sample for her sock spinning project with Cheviot from Sadie Spins! She mentioned the Sock Yarn Issue of Ply Magazine.

Knitting Rules

• We talked a few minutes to introduce Stephanie Pearl-McPhee! We will began the first half of Chapter 1 (up to halfway down page 14) Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter (affiliate link). You can find her blog hereand her books here. Here is a great video of her knitting style. You can read her wikipedia page also.
• Next time we will finish chapter 1!

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!

Miscellaneous

• Greg talked about signing up for Bluprint to learn some weaving techniques. He’s taking Rigid Heddle Weaving by Angela Tong and is loving it, and it’s on sale right now. Unlock EVERY class! Get 50% off Classes (affiliate links).
• Remember to wear your pants when you check the mail.
• Pam mentioned the virtual FiberFest that will be April 24-27 as part of the Facebook group Wool and Fiber Arts.
• Greg mentioned Vogue Knitting Live will be virtual.
• Pam fell down the sourdough rabbit hole. She didn’t start with this technique yet but it’s the one that most appeals to her. This is the recipe for overnight sourdough bread.
• All of Greg’s patterns are currently free in his Ravelry Store. No coupon code needed, discount will be applied at checkout. Grab some (or all) of his patterns and start knitting! It’ll be like a virtual knit-along.

Affiliate Link Disclosures

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Bluprint Premium, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

In Episode 78, Greg and Pam discuss pollen, preparing, and photographing. They also introduce their next book, Knitting Rules by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

Special thanks to AliceJeffcott Alice for the intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

FiberCrafty’s  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it’s better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg’s favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty.

LISTEN TO THE EPISODE

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is working on a pair of socks (project page), incorporating design elements form Hermione’s Everyday Socks, Fish Lips Kiss Heel, and Strie Socks, Toe Up. Yarn is Whose Sock from Purl’s Yarn Emporium in Asheville, NC.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam has been working on her daughter’s college blanket, Swirly PoP by Marken of the Hat & I. She is using Knit Picks Chroma Worsted and Mighty Stitch.
• Pam has also been working on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim with Dirty Dyeworks yarn.
• Pam cast on a pair of socks with Patons Kroy Sock FX. She’s not really following a pattern, just knitting toe-up.
• Pam started weaving a new scarf with some acrylic.
• Avery and Pam have been sewing some face masks. They are using this tutorial.

Review – KnitSwag

• Kelly of KnitSwag has come up with a cool new software that allows her to create illustrations in printed knitting. Think of it like graph paper, but it is accurate knit stitches and the image is created with those knit stitches. She takes these designs and puts them on fun stuff like mugs, water bottles, note cards, fabric and more. You can find her shop on Etsy and follow her on Instagram. DISCOUNT CODE: Kelly is offering listeners a discount. Simply use the code UNRAVELING15 for 15% off almost everything in the store. The code is good through May 7, 2020.

Knitting Rules

• We talked a few minutes to introduce Stephanie Pearl-McPhee! We will be working our way through Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link). You can find her blog here and her books here. Here is a great video of her knitting style. You can read her wikipedia page also.
• We aren’t exactly sure how we will break down this book but if you want to prepare for next time, read Chapter 1!

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!

Miscellaneous

• Greg is donating unused cycles on his computer to help Folding@home. He created the BlameDST team. If you’re also participating, feel free to join the team (258246).
• We mentioned Security Chief Tim of the National Cowboy Museum and his new twitter job. You can read an article about it here.
• Greg is hosting the April 2020- Charity in the Itty-Bitty Knits group. He said something about the Family Support Network.
• All of Greg’s patterns are currently free in his Ravelry Store. No coupon code needed, discount will be applied at checkout. Grab some (or all) of his patterns and start knitting! It’ll be like a virtual knit-along.

Affiliate Link Disclosures

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

In Episode 77, Greg and Pam discuss cancelling fiber events, creating community, and casting on. They also review Wool Gathering from March, 2000 from The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann.

Special thanks to Briseis2008 Kenyon for the intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

FiberCrafty’s  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it’s better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg’s favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty.

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg finished a Tumbler Cozy (project page) from Knits4Comfort.
• Greg finished a Baby Surprise Jacket (project page), pattern by Elizabeth Zimmermann.
• Greg is working on a pair of socks (project page), incorporating design elements form Hermione’s Everyday Socks, Fish Lips Kiss Heel, and Strie Socks, Toe Up. Yarn is Whose Sock from Purl’s Yarn Emporium in Asheville, NC. Pam suggested Greg look into the Turkish Cast On.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam finished the Copy Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid for a fundraiser donation. She used Knit Picks Mighty Stitch.
• Pam has been working on a necklace from Bead Crochet Jewelry (affiliate link) book by Bert Rachel Freed and Dana Elizabeth Freed. She ran out of beads and is making plans to get more.
• Pam is just about done adding a few inches of length to her daughter’s Julgran sweater.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The Carolina Fiber Fest and many other have been canceled because of COVID-19. Please support indie businesses by shopping at some of their online shops! You can find lists of canceled festivals on Knitty and Knitter’s Review.
• The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!
• Ravelry has a directory of Online Events.

Miscellaneous

• All of Greg’s patterns are currently free in his Ravelry Store. No coupon code needed, discount will be applied at checkout. Grab some (or all) of his patterns and start knitting! It’ll be like a virtual knit-along.
• We mentioned JKFibers, the etsy shop run by Briseis2008 Keynon (who provided the listener intro for this episode). Kenyon is providing some yarn for prizes in the #KnittingMagicKAL.
• This episode covers that last installment of The Opionated Knitter (affiliate link). We will begin our next book study with Knitting Rules (affiliate link) by Stephenie Pearl-McPhee.

Affiliate Link Disclosures

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

In Episode 76, Greg and Pam discuss Daylight Saving Time, beading, and design modifications. They also review Spun Out #1 from The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann.

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

FiberCrafty’s  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it’s better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg’s favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty.

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg finished the Alouette cardigan, pattern by Lisa Chemery. He is using Kraemer Yarns Perfection Sport (provided by Kraemer Yarns for review).
• Greg finished a Tiger Owl cowl, (his own pattern). He used Aalta Yarn Truth Hand Dyed DK.
• Greg is working on a Tumbler Cozy from Knits4Comfort.
• Greg is working on a Baby Surprise Jacket, pattern by Elizabeth Zimmermann.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam cast on the Copy Cat C.C beanie by Emily Ingrid for a fundraiser donation. She is using Knit Picks Mighty Stitch.
• Pam created a bracelet out of her Bead Crochet Jewelry (affiliate link) book by Bert Rachel Freed and Dana Elizabeth Freed. She is working on a necklace now.
• This is the tutorial she used to help her get the hang of it.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The Carolina Fiber Fest is coming up March 13-14, with classes March 12-15. Pam and Greg are both attending.

Miscellaneous

• Check out the #PlacesYouCanKnit hashtag on Instagram for lots of knitting fun.
• Greg enjoyed a UNCG Baseball game, which happens to be a place where you can knit.
• Check out the Sunsoaked Yarns Baseball KAL.
• Greg reviewed his experience with Kraemer Yarns Perfection Sport. He really enjoyed working with it and gives it a thumbs-up.
• Greg and Pam gave away a copy of Harry Potter: Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray! Tune in to see if you won. Thanks to Insight Editions for providing the book.

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This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

In Episode 75, Greg and Pam discuss magic, beads, and the pants. They also review Harry Potter: Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray.

Special thanks to twinsetjan Jan for the intro!

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

FiberCrafty's  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it's better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg's favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty.

Notes

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg's Projects

• Greg is working on the Alouette cardigan, pattern by Lisa Chemery. He is using Kraemer Yarns Perfection Sport(provided by Kraemer Yarns for review).
• Greg is working on a Tiger Owl cowl, (his own pattern). He forgot what kind of yarn he's using.

Pam's Projects

• Pam has been working on her Swirly PoP blanket by Marken of the Hat & I for her daughter Avery. She figured out how she wants to manage the half hexagons on the edges.
• Pam has a knit a bit on her Interplay Shawl by Jo-Anne Klim.
• Pam found a good bead store in Wilmington, NC and bought beads to make some Bead Crochet Jewelry (affiliate link) with the book by Bert Rachel Freed and Dana Elizabeth Freed.
• Pam is adding a second button to her Unexpectedly Angular by Connie Lee Lynch to help it stay in place better.
• Pam finished a weaving project (dish towels) and mostly learned about things NOT to do.

Harry Potter: Knitting Magic (affiliate link)

• We reviewed the book Harry Potter: Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray. It is The Official Harry Potter Knitting Pattern Book and it's glorious.
• We also interviewed listener martaschmarta (Marta Poling) who has 2 patterns in the book and learned about how the book came together!
• Are you ready for a Knitting Magic Knit Along? Choose any pattern in the book and make your plans! This KAL will run through February 28, 2021. You have plenty of time! Use hashtag #knittingmagickal on social media. More details in the Ravelry thread.
• We are also giving away a copy of the book next time -- check out our Ravelry group for details!
• Next episode we will return to Elizabeth Zimmermann. We are almost done with The Opinionated Knitter! The next book we will tackle is Knitting Rules! (affiliate link) by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• The Carolina Fiber Fest is coming up March 13-14, with classes March 12-15. Pam and Greg are both attending.

Miscellaneous

• Colleges mentioned: UNC Wilmington.
• Greg's favorite candy is the Sweethearts heart candy.

Affiliate Link Disclosures

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

Find us all over the Internet

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.

In Episode 74, Greg and Pam discuss grief, family, and the future. They also review Leaflet #22 from The Opinionated Knitter by Elizabeth Zimmermann.

Special thanks to dmbrown240 Danielle for the intro!

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

FiberCrafty’s  independently owned shops are stocked with yarn, fiber, project bags, stitch markers and more. With filter terms specific to yarn and fiber, the ability to save favorites, and a secure checkout process, it’s better than a 24 hour fiber festival! For shop owners, our easy to use interface makes selling online easy. FiberCrafty is owned by one woman that has a crazy love of yarn and knitting. Greg’s favorite feature? Pants are optional. Shop for your next project at FiberCrafty.

NOTES

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is working on the Alouette cardigan, pattern by Lisa Chemery. He is using Kraemer Yarns Perfection Sport (provided by Kraemer Yarns for review).
• Greg is working on a Tiger Owl cowl, (his own pattern). He forgot what kind of yarn he’s using.
• Greg finished a Knits4Comfort tumbler with a kit he bought at the Carolina Fiber Fest last year.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam has been weaving an hopes to get back to knitting more now that her elbow surgery is behind her.
• Pam shared her observations on knitting and grieving.

The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link)

• We discussed Leaflet #22, pages 108-111.
• We are almost done with The Opinionated Knitter! The next book we will tackle is Knitting Rules! (affiliate link) by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• Check out the Harry Potter book: Harry Potter: Knitting Magic: The Official Harry Potter Knitting Book (affiliate link). We will review it next episode. We are also giving away a copy of the book next time — check out our Ravelry group for details!
• The Fairs and Festivals KAL is finished. We drew for winners this episode.
• The Carolina Fiber Fest is coming up March 13-14, with classes March 12-15. Pam and Greg are both attending.

Miscellaneous

• Colleges mentioned: UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, UNC Wilmington.
• Greg’s favorite candy is the Sweethearts heart candy.

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In Episode 73, Greg and Pam discuss Elizabeth Zimmermann at the Old North State Knitting Guild meeting on September 9, 2019.

Special thanks to GageHillCrafts Sarah for the intro! Be sure to check out her website for the YouTube podcast she mentioned.

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LISTEN TO THE EPISODE

The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link)

• We talked about a lot of patterns throughout The Opinionated Knitter as we gave our presentation to the guild.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• Don’t forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it!
• The Fairs and Festivals KAL is ongoing. We intend to draw for winners next episode.
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• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry, @FiberCrafty and @pammaher on Instagram, and owner of the FiberCrafty  marketplace.