In Episode 106, Greg and Pam discuss buzzwords, beads, and beanies.

Special thanks to FrettyBetty Mandi for the intro!

SPONSORS

We are excited to be sponsored by Plum Deluxe Online Tea Shop! Plum Deluxe takes the highest quality ingredients and creates in-house blends that are unique and delicious. Our teas give you the best reasons to slow down, to do whatever it is you’re going to do, whether that’s reading your favorite book, writing a piece of prose, a goofy happy dance in the kitchen with your favorite cuppa, or simply staring out of a window. Teas that are punctuated by flavor, aroma, and taste help with whatever moments are ahead of you and make them feel better than they ever did before you poured the tea. We also mentioned their amazing Facebook group for customers! Pam mentioned the blue Butterfly Pea Flower tea that changes colors. Here is a cool video.

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.

Yarn In the News

Pam’s Aunt Ellen shared an article from the Boston Globe, How to knit your way to a peaceful state of mind. The article interviewed author Ann Hood and we mentioned two of her books. The Knitting Circleand Comfort: A Journey Through Grief.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor. In order to avoid second-sock-syndrome, he knits the second sock first and he’s done with that, now! So just one more sock to go.
• Greg is (not) working on Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. His wife’s birthday has come and gone, so he can work on it without being secretive now.
• This year’s Romi’s 2021 Spring Mystery Shawl KAL started and Greg recovered from the carnage caused when he destroyed some yarn by crushing beads. He is using yarn from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam keeps mentioning jogless stripes. Here is a tutorial.
• Pam finished and cast on another Streamline Beanie by Marianne Mueller. She is using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch.
• Pam cast on the Namaste Yoga Socks by Brenda Castiel. She is using Ice Yarns Print Sock.
• Pam’s Chilkat Cowl by Romi Hill is resting while she ponders the best way forward. She is using Artyarns Merino Cloud Gradients.
• She worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks. She is basically using the Vanilla Latte Socks pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.
• Pam worked on her goals blanket using the Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She started with a Double Crochet Foundation (actual term) and used this tutorial. She is using Stylecraft Special DK.
• Pam’s daughter crocheted a quick top from a Tiktok tutorial. If anyone is interested, reach out to Pam and she will get links for you!

Knitting Rules!

• Be sure to get your copy of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and follow along with our discussion.Next episode we will cover the first half of chapter 8, all about sweaters!
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• We announced our next book club book: The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes.

Miscellaneous

• Greg went to baseball games for both the Winston-Salem Dash and the Greensboro Grasshoppers. (The home team lost both games.)
• Greg mentioned his Crackerjack Scarf.
• We mentioned the gasoline pipeline disruption that affected parts of the East Coast of the US.

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.

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 105, Greg and Pam dive into the first part of Chapter 8 and discuss sweaters. Follow along as we discuss 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.

Knitting Rules

• Be sure to get your copy of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and follow along with our discussion.
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Miscellaneous

• We mentioned the Elizabeth Zimmermann percentage system for sweaters.

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 104, Greg and Pam discuss potatoes, backpacking, and yarn carnage.

Special thanks to TheKickassKnitter Peggy for the intro! She hosts the Spinning on 2 Wheels Podcast!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey!

SPONSORS

We are excited to be sponsored by Plum Deluxe Online Tea Shop! Plum Deluxe takes the highest quality ingredients and creates in-house blends that are unique and delicious. Our teas give you the best reasons to slow down, to do whatever it is you’re going to do, whether that’s reading your favorite book, writing a piece of prose, a goofy happy dance in the kitchen with your favorite cuppa, or simply staring out of a window. Teas that are punctuated by flavor, aroma, and taste help with whatever moments are ahead of you and make them feel better than they ever did before you poured the tea. Use code UNRAVEL at checkout for 12% off your order.

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 is working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor. In order to avoid second-sock-syndrome, he knits the second sock first and he’s done with that, now! So just one more sock to go.
• Greg is (not) working on Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. His wife’s birthday has come and gone, so he can work on it without being secretive now.
• This year’s Romi’s 2021 Spring Mystery Shawl KAL started and Greg created carnage when he destroyed some yarn by crushing beads. He is using yarn from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

Pam’s Projects

• She also worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks. She is basically using the Vanilla Latte Sockspattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.
• Pam started another Christmas stocking for her pets. She is using the pattern Ella’s Felted Christmas Stocking by Mary Kennedy. She is using KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Bulky held double.
• Pam cast on the Chilkat Cowl by Romi Hill and is using Artyarns Merino Cloud Gradients.
• Pam cast on the Streamline Beanie by Marianne Mueller. She is using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch.
• Pam started her Punch Needle Kit from CottonTailFarmVA.
• Pam finished test knitting some gloves for a friend. She used Bijou Basin Ranch Tibetan Dream(now closed).
• Pam worked on her goals blanket using the Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She started with a Double Crochet Foundation (actual term) and used this tutorial. She is using Stylecraft Special DK.

Knitting Rules

• Be sure to get your copy of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and follow along with our discussion.Next episode we will cover the first half of chapter 8, all about sweaters!
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• We gave away a prize for the April chatter on Ravelry!
• We announced our next book club book: The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes.

Miscellaneous

• Greg was featured on The Shi Show where he talked about his knitting origin story and some of his designs.
• Greg and Blueberry were featured on the Dads With Daughters podcast.
• We mentioned that the Yarns At Yin Hoo podcast is currently featuring a series about Elizabeth Zimmermann.
• We spotlighted the Spinning On 2 Wheels podcast.
• Carolina FiberFest is accepting Workshop Proposals and New Vendor Applications for our 2022 Festival!
• Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com.

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.

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 103, Greg and Pam dive into the second part of Chapter 7 and discuss shawls. Follow along as we discuss 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.

Knitting Rules

• Be sure to get your copy of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and follow along with our discussion.
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Miscellaneous

• We mentioned the Celestarium pattern by Audry Nicklin.
• Greg mentioned the first shawl he ever knitted: Snap! by Kirsty Vine. Check out his project page for more details about how he didn’t know what to do with double yarn-overs….
• We mentioned the Cast On! podcast and talked about JUL Designs.
• We mentioned the Twinset Designs and Knitting Pipeline podcasts, too.

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 102, Greg and Pam dive into the first part of Chapter 7 and discuss scarves. Follow along as we discuss 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.

Knitting Rules

• Be sure to get your copy of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and follow along with our discussion.
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

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 101, Greg and Pam discuss sock blanks, leg mannequins, and mystery knits.

Special thanks to CraftBuzz Kathleen for the intro! She has a cute Fish Cloth pattern!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey!

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.

Yarn in the News

• Greg shared an article from March 2018, The Independent about knitting reducing anxiety, depression and other ailments.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg completely finished the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He used Knitologie Silken Worstedyarn in the Verdant colorway.
• Greg is working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor. In order to avoid second-sock-syndrome, he knits the second sock first and he’s done with that, now! So just one more sock to go.
• Greg is (not) working on Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. His wife’s birthday has come and gone, so he can work on it without being secretive now. Hoping to pick it back up this weekend.
• This year’s Romi’s 2021 Spring Mystery Shawl KAL started and Greg is diving in. Clue 1 was released while recording this episode and he is eager to jump in. He is using yarn from A Verb For Keeping Warm.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam gifted the Fish Hat by Thelma Egberts. It was a hit.
• She also worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks. She is basically using the Vanilla Latte Sockspattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.
• Pam finished the crochet motif Paws for another Christmas stocking. She used the pattern Supercute and Easy Paw by MaryJ Handmade. She used KnitPicks Palette held double.
• Pam is test knitting some gloves for a friend. She is using Bijou Basin Ranch Tibetan Dream (now closed).
• Pam cast on her goals blanket using the Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She started with a Double Crochet Foundation (actual term) and used this tutorial. She is using Stylecraft Special DK.

Knitting Rules

• Next episode we will cover the first half of chapter 7, all about scarves!
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• We gave away a prize for the March chatter on Ravelry!

Miscellaneous

• Pam apologized to Pikachu for calling her a goat. She is a beautiful Finn Sheep.
• We discussed Romi Hill, her Ravelry group and her annual Easter Egg Hunt. It looks like her Egg Hunt is now run in her Ravelry Group. One of Pam’s next pattern considerations is her pattern Chilkat Cowl.
• Pam mentioned princesses wrapping their babies in shawls. Turns out it’s A Thing. Kate Middleton did it. Meghan Markle did it. The Crown Princess Mary of Denmark did it and here is the pattern.
• Pam mentioned starting new knitters with the Easy Fingerless Gloves pattern.
• Pam also mentioned JUL Designs and that they have a styling video for shawls. She also found a lot of other videos of theirs that might be helpful for styling.
• Greg made chicken wings in his InstantPot. He uses Old Bay Hot Sauce, which is so good.
• Pam watched The Expanse. Pam and Greg are both enjoying the TV show called Resident Alien.

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 100, Greg and Pam discuss celebrations, change, and catching up.

Special thanks to twinsetjan Jan and twinsetellen Ellen for the intro!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey!

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.

Yarn in the News

• We shared an article from The New Yorker about How Politics Tested Ravelry and the Crafting Community.
• Related, Ravelry has introduced Dark Mode.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worstedyarn in the Verdant colorway.
• Greg is working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor.
• Greg is working on Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. His wife’s birthday has come and gone, so he can work on it without being secretive now.
• Greg has bought yarn for this year’s Romi’s 2021 Spring Mystery Shawl KAL and is looking forward to that, it starts in the next few weeks.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam finished and gifted the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She used Passion Knits Yarnin a BFL nylon base.
• Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks. She is basically using the Vanilla Latte Socks pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.
• She finished the Fish Hat by Thelma Egberts using leftover sock yarn. There is a website with additional information also.
• Pam did a little spinning on the BFL/Border Leicester fiber she has been working on.
• Pam started crochet motif Paws for another Christmas stocking. She used the pattern Supercute and Easy Paw by MaryJ Handmade. She used KnitPicks Palette held double.
• Pam is test knitting some gloves for a friend. She is using Bijou Basin Ranch Tibetan Dream (now closed).
• Pam is getting ready to cast on her goals blanket using the Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She swatched, measured, did math and knows how many stitches to start with. She is using Stylecraft Special DK.

Knitting Rules

• Nextup is chapter 7, stay tuned!
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• We gave away a prize for the February chatter on Ravelry, and 4 prizes for survey participation!

Miscellaneous

• We talked about Paula Emons-Fuessle, host of the Knitting Pipeline podcast. Paula passed away this week and Pam and Greg both share fond memories about her.
• Pam mentioned the website JourneyNorth.org and their Hummingbird migration maps.
• We also mentioned our episode that includes our talk Unraveling Elizabeth Zimmermann. You can find that in Episode 73.
• Greg has been (or will be) a guest on a few podcasts: The NomaDad Podcast, Dads With Daughters, and Lion Brand’s The Shi Show.
• Greg made a Taco Pie in his InstantPot. It was a big hit.

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 99, Greg and Pam discuss frogs, friends, and fiber.

Special thanks to lasknit2 Lisa for the intro!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey!

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.

Yarn in the News

• Greg shared an article about himself.
• Pam shared an article about Ella Emhoff and her knitwear line.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.
• Greg is working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor.
• Greg is working on Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. His wife’s birthday has come and gone, so he can work on it without being secretive now.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
• Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks. She is basically using the Vanilla Latte Socks pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.
• She started the Fish Hat by Thelma Egberts using leftover sock yarn. There is a website with additional information also.
• The last 2 episodes, Pam also mentioned the Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman and failed to include it in the show notes.
• And Pam talked about mending the Men’s Loafer Slipper Felted she made in 2017. Monique Rae is the designer.

Knitting Rules

• We covered the end chapter 6 (p. 144-151) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. We will start chapter 7 in 2 episodes! (Episode 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

• We announced that we will start drawing for prizes in the monthly chatter threads on Ravelry, starting in February!
• Carolina FiberFest 2021 will be virtual. Workshops are posted! You can sign up for the newsletter if you want.

Miscellaneous

• Greg negotiated a better rate for his SiriusXM subscription and used the money he saved to start a BritBox subscription so that he can watch Classic Doctor Who.
• The Georgia Senate passed a bill to eliminate Daylight Saving Time. Greg is ready to move.
• We have mentioned the Laura Neel Sock Architecture book a couple of times recently.
• We thanked martaschmarta for the patterns. She has a new line of cowls inspired by The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
• We thanked JKFibers for the yarn donations!

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 98, Greg and Pam discuss time, reverse engineering, and homework.

Special thanks to carpedoty Alicia for the intro! Check out Alicia’s new pattern: The Anywhere Window.

***LAST CALL*** Please take about 5 minutes to complete our Listener Survey! We want your feedback and to know a little more about our listeners!

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.

Yarn in the News

• Greg shared an article about reverse engineering knitting.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.
• Greg is (kinda) working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor.
• Greg is (kinda) working on Frog and Toad and is concerned about finishing it in time to be a present for his wife.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
• Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks.
• She also started a new spin with a BFL/Border Leicester Cross.
• She pulled yarn for the Fish Hat and mentioned the Fish Hat website.

Knitting Rules

• We covered the middle of chapter 6 (p. 135-142) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. Next episode will finish chapter 6 (p144-151)
• Greg mentioned the Easy Peasy Socks for First-Timers pattern by Stacey Trock as a great pattern for learning basic sock-knitting techniques.
• Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• We drew prizes for the #KnittingMagicKAL.
• We announced that we will start drawing for prizes in the monthly chatter threads on Ravelry, starting in February!

Miscellaneous

• We shared that oharethey Christina Bain of the Ravelry Team passed away. Ravelry wrote a nice tribute to her.
• Greg bought a New Model M keyboard and is very excited about it.
• Greg is playing chess on chess.com. He’s KnittingDaddy there if you’d like to play games with him.
• BostonJen shared her new Abington Mitts pattern with us.
• We mentioned a few other podcasts that we love: Down Cellar Studio, Yarns at Yin Hoo, and Cast On.
• Carolina FiberFest 2021 will be virtual. Workshops will be posted very soon! You can sign up for the newsletter if you want.

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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 97, Greg and Pam discuss mittens, taking notes, and class five rapids.

Special thanks to Punny Dave for this episode’s intro! He is walshcentralMaryAnn’s husband.

Please take about 5 minutes to complete our Listener Survey! We want your feedback and to know a little more about our listeners!

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 continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.
• Greg is (kinda) working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor.
• Greg is (kinda) working on Frog and Toad and hopes to finish it by next month as a present for his wife.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam cast on a finished the Pioneer Gloves by Kelly McClure. She used Patons Classic Wool Worsted. Pam mentioned using the Elastic Bind-off.
• Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
• Pam also finished a basic dishcloth similar to Gramma’s Favorite dishcloth.
• Pam also mentioned the Stripe Domination hat by Ellen M. Silva that finally made it’s way to her niece.

Knitting Rules

• We will started chapter 6 (p. 126-135) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. Next episode will cover p. 135 (from turning the heel)-142
• 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 wrapping up! We will be drawing random prizes from the FO Thread around February 12. Go ahead and get your finished objects entered!
• We announced that we will start drawing for prizes in the monthly chatter threads on Ravelry, starting in February!

Miscellaneous

• Bernie Sanders’ mittens were in the news. A lot places. But here is one articleand here is another.
• Webs, America’s Yarn Store, sold to LoveCrafts.
• Pam is watching Ted Lasso on Apple TV. Again.
• Greg mentioned The Expanse on Amazon Prize. These are based on the book series by James S. A. Corey. The first in the series is Leviathan Wakes.
• Greg is also watching WandaVision.
• Greg loves the site “Pretty Handy Girl” for their tutorial on replacing the hydraulics on a storm door.
• Greg mourns the passing of Don Sutton and Hank Aaron.
• Greg loves the Sock Architecture book by Lara Neel.

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.

In Episode 96, Greg and Pam discuss beads, the witness protection program, and knitting the galaxy.

Special thanks to Pam’s son, Bradley, for this episode’s intro!

Please take about 5 minutes to complete our Listener Survey! We want your feedback and to know a little more about our listeners!

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 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 cast on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor.
• Greg cast on Frog and Toad and hopes to finish it by next month as a present for his wife.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam bound off Scott’s Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx. She used a broken rib for the cuff.
• Pam cast on and finished the Constellate Hat by Hunter Hammersen. She used yarn from lolodidit.
• Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
• Pam also cast on her Spinning for Socks Socks in cheviot spun from Sadie Spins! and she is kindof using the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.

Review: Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy

Greg and Pam reviewed Star Wars Knitting the Galaxy by Tanis Gray and Insight Editions. You can save 25% off anything on Insight Editions(excluding limited edition products, collectibles, and already discounted books) with code “market”. The book will be released January 26, 2021.

Knitting Rules

• Next episode we will start chapter 6 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. Last month!
• We announced that we will start drawing for prizes in the monthly chatter threads on Ravelry, starting in February!

Miscellaneous

• Pam mentioned that she got a Winderfull for Christmas, but she hasn’t tried it yet.
• She also mentioned some project bags she got from Firehouse Dog Fred.
• And Pam got a shawl cuff for Christmas.
• Pam mentioned Ted Lasso on Apple TV.
• Greg mentioned The Expanse on Amazon Prize. These are based on the book series by James S. A. Corey. The first in the series is Leviathan Wakes.
• Greg’s Signature Needle Arts 9″ circular needle broke while he was knitting a sock. Signature replaced the needle with no problems. He’s looking forward to being back in business with them soon.

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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  and @pammaher on Instagram

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

Special thanks to FreshFossil Cassia 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 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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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 94, Greg and Pam discuss World War I knitting, dumpster fires, and hats.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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!

SPONSORS

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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

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• 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 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
• 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 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

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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 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.

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 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.

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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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• 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!

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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 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
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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 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