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Yarncast Episode 251: Skein Pile-up

Where to find us:

What’s New:

  • Knit Group is back IN-PERSON!

    • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!

    • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!

  • YARNCAST PICK:

    • 45% Viscose, 35% Cotton, 20% Linen

    • 3.52oz/100g • 273yds/250m
      5.5-6.5sts/in│23-26sts/4in│US 3 - 5
      Hand wash. Dry flat.

    • Queensland Eco Twist ($15.99 per skein)

    • Code Good from 3/14/25-3/31/25 - Code given on the Yarncast

  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

  • So many decisions, currently trying to clean up WIPS

Patterns:

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

Other Things We Mention:

KAL/CALs: 

  • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 

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March 14, 2025 by Angela Zaikowski

Yarncast Episode 250: The Necessity of Crochet

 

Where to find us:

What’s New:

  • Knit Group is back IN-PERSON!

    • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!

    • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!

  • YARNCAST PICK:

    • 2 Fine

    • 35% Cotton, 25% Viscose, 20% Silk, 20% Polyamide

    • Available as 100 gram x 393 yard skeins

    • 5.5-6.5 sts/inch on US 3-5

    • 2 Fine

    • 35% Cotton, 25% Viscose, 20% Silk, 20% Polyamide

    • Available as 100 gram x 393 yard skeins

    • 5.5-6.5 sts/inch on US 3-5

  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:


WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

Patterns:

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

Other Things We Mention:

KAL/CALs: 

  • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 

  • Temperature Blanket Craftalong

    • Starts January 1, 2024 

    • Ends January 7, 2025

    • Join Jen as she starts her epic year-long odyssey



  • PRIZES DRAWN - 100 Grams or Bust Along

    • For Projects that use 100 grams or less of yarn or fiber (think small knitted or crocheted items, spinning projects, needle felting)

    • If it's close, show us on a scale!

    • Can use multiple colors or a single 100g skein

    • Be creative, have fun

    • Multiple entries allowed

    • Starts: October 15, 2024

    • Ends: December 31, 2024

    • Rules:

 

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February 14, 2025 by Angela Zaikowski

Yarncast Episode 249: All Inclusive

Latest update from Jen and Angela.  Find out why the 2 month hiatus. 

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January 24, 2025 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: crochet KAL KALYarn knit

Yarncast Episode 248: Unintentional Twinsies

 

 

Where to find us:

 

Topics:  

What’s New:

  • Knit Group is back IN-PERSON!
    • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
    • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
  • YARNCAST PICK:
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

 

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

  • Angela cannot decide what is next after finishing 2 Tessellated Vests

Patterns:

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

Other Things We Mention:

KAL/CALs: 

  • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 
    • NEW - Temperature Blanket Craftalong
      • Starts January 1, 2024 
      • Ends January 7, 2025
      • Join Jen as she starts her epic year-long odyssey
  • NEW! Sea Glass ALONG - Chatter Thread and FO Thread
  • NEW! 100 Grams or Bust Along
    •
      • Starts: October 15, 2024
      • Ends: December 31, 2024
      • Rules:
        • For Projects that use 100 grams or less of yarn or fiber (think small knitted or crocheted items, spinning projects, needle felting)
        • If it's close, show us on a scale!
        • Can use multiple colors or a single 100g skein
        • Be creative, have fun
        • Multiple entries allowed

     

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    November 22, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

    Yarncast Episode 247: 40 Minutes of Rhinebeck

     

     

    Where to find us:

    Topics:  

    What’s New:

      • Knit Group is back IN-PERSON!
        • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
        • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
      • YARNCAST PICK:
        • Queensland Kathmandu Fingering ($24.99 per skein)
          • 100g/425yds 85% Wool, 10% Silk, 5% Cashmere
          • 6.5-8 sts = 1" on US 1-3 needles
          • Hand wash, dry flat
        • Code Good from 11/1/24-11/15/24 - Code given on the Yarncast 
    • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

     

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    • Angela is deep into Tessellated Vest Land

    Patterns:

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    Other Things We Mention:

    KAL/CALs: 

    • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 
      • NEW - Temperature Blanket Craftalong
        • Starts January 1, 2024 
        • Ends January 7, 2025
        • Join Jen as she starts her epic year-long odyssey
  • NEW! Sea Glass ALONG - Chatter Thread and FO Thread
  • NEW! 100 Grams or Bust Along
    •
      • Starts: October 15, 2024
      • Ends: December 31, 2024
      • Rules:
        • For Projects that use 100 grams or less of yarn or fiber (think small knitted or crocheted items, spinning projects, needle felting)
        • If it's close, show us on a scale!
        • Can use multiple colors or a single 100g skein
        • Be creative, have fun
        • Multiple entries allowed

     

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    November 01, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

    Yarncast Episode 246: 100 Grams of Yarn

     

     

    What’s New:

      • Craft Group 
        • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted) 
        • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted)
      • YARNCAST PICK:
        • Laine du Nord Eclectic Sock ($23.99 per skein)
          • 458y/100g 75% wool, 25% Nylon
          • 7-8 sts =1" on US 1-3 needles
          • Machine wash, dry flat
        • Code Good from 10/11/24-11/01/24 - Code given on the Yarncast 
    • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

    What We Are Wearing:

     

    FO’S:

     

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    • What will Angela get distracted by????
    • Jack O'Lantern Spice by Jennifer Arbuckle - Jen is making a solid color version

    Patterns:

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • MLY Meet-up at the NY Sheep & Wool Festival - Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:00pm on “The Hill”

    Other Things We Mention:

    KAL/CALs: 

    • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 
      • NEW - Temperature Blanket Craftalong
        • Starts January 1, 2024 
        • Ends January 7, 2025
        • Join Jen as she starts her epic year-long odyssey
  • Summer Travel Along - PRIZES DRAWN
    •
        • Starts: June 22, 2024 (Beginning of Summer)
        • Ends: September 22, 2024 (End of Summer)
        • Rules
          • Any “travel” projects - we use a very expansive definition for travel.  
          • Post your WIPS in the Chatter Thread (will pull prize(s) from there)
          • Post any FOs in the FO Thread
  • NEW! Sea Glass ALONG - Chatter Thread and FO Thread
  • NEW! 100 Grams or Bust Along
    •
      • Starts: October 15, 2024
      • Ends: December 31, 2024
      • Rules:
        • For Projects that use 100 grams or less of yarn or fiber (think small knitted or crocheted items, spinning projects, needle felting)
        • If it's close, show us on a scale!
        • Can use multiple colors or a single 100g skein
        • Be creative, have fun
        • Multiple entries allowed

     

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    October 11, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

    Yarncast Episode 245: Is it Fall Yet?

     

     

    Where to find us:

     

     

    Topics:  

    What’s New:

      • Knit Group is back IN-PERSON!
        • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
        • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
      • YARNCAST PICK:
        • Jody Long Colorspun ($16.99 per skein)
          • 197yds/100g 53% Wool, 47% Acrylic
          • 4sts = 1" on US size 9
          • Machine Wash, Dry Flat
  • Code Good from 9/20/24-10/11/24 - Code given on the Yarncast 
    •

    What We Are Wearing:

     

    FO’S:

     

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • We now have Fern Bridge Farm yarn in store!  Come see Kelly’s awesome yarn!
    • New York Sheep & Wool - MLY Meet-up!  Saturday, October 19 at 3:00pm on "the Hill"
    • Jen and Angela will also be at Indie Untangled and A Woolen Affair on Friday

    Other Things We Mention:

    • The New Gilmore Girls “The Official Knitting Book” - with pattern by Purlwisedesigns (MLY’s very own Arianna)
    • Ella Rae Tufty ($12.99 per skein)
      • 164yds/50g 60% Kid Mohair, 40% Microfiber Acrylic
      • 4-5sts =1" on US 7-9 needles
      • Machine wash gentle, dry flat

    KAL/CALs: 

    • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 
      • NEW - Temperature Blanket Craftalong
        • Starts January 1, 2024 
        • Ends January 7, 2025
        • Join Jen as she starts her epic year-long odyssey
  • PRIZE DRAWN!!!  Larch PedAlong - Chatter Thread and FO Thread
        • Starts: June 15, 2024
        • Ends: EXTENDED TO 9/15/24
        • Knit some summer shorty socks using the Larch Ped Pattern by Laura Nelkin
  • NEW! Summer Travel Along
    •
        • Starts: June 22, 2024 (Beginning of Summer)
        • Ends: September 22, 2024 (End of Summer)
        • Rules
          • Any “travel” projects - we use a very expansive definition for travel.  
          • Post your WIPS in the Chatter Thread (will pull prize(s) from there)
          • Post any FOs in the FO Thread
  • NEW! Sea Glass ALONG - Chatter Thread and FO Thread
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    September 20, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: festival new yarn prizes sweater weather yarncast

    Yarncast Episode 244: FOs for Fall

     

     

    Where to find us:

    Topics:  

    What’s New:

      • Knit Group is back IN-PERSON!
        • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
        • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
      • YARNCAST PICK:
  • Code Good from 9/6/24-9/20/24 - Code given on the Yarncast 
    •

    What We Are Wearing:

     

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    Patterns:

     

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • We now have Fern Bridge Farm yarn in store!  Come see Kelly’s awesome yarn!

    Other Things We Mention:

    KAL/CALs: 

    • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 
      • NEW - Temperature Blanket Craftalong
        • Starts January 1, 2024 
        • Ends January 7, 2025
        • Join Jen as she starts her epic year-long odyssey

     

     

      • NEW! Summer Travel Along
        • Starts: June 22, 2024 (Beginning of Summer)
        • Ends: September 22, 2024 (End of Summer)
        • Rules
          • Any “travel” projects - we use a very expansive definition for travel.  
          • Post your WIPS in the Chatter Thread (will pull prize(s) from there)
          • Post any FOs in the FO Thread

     

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    September 06, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

    Yarncast Episode 243: Happy August

     

     

    Where to find us:

    Topics:  

    What’s New:

      • Knit Group is back IN-PERSON!
        • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
        • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
      • YARNCAST PICK:
        • Noro Akari Solo ($45.00 per skein)
          • 528 yds/200g
          • 26% Silk, 21% Cotton, 15% Viscose, 14% Mohair, 12% Wool, 12% Polyamide
          • 4-5 sts = 1" on US 7-9 needles
          • Hand Wash, Dry Flat
        • Code Good from 8/2/24-8/31/24 - Code given on the Yarncast 
    • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    Patterns:

     

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • Great Northern Yarn Haul - July 5, 2024-August 4, 2024

    Other Things We Mention:

     

    KAL/CALs: 

    • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 

     

    • NEW - Temperature Blanket Craftalong
      • Starts January 1, 2024 
      • Ends January 7, 2025
      • Join Jen as she starts her epic year-long odyssey

     

    • NEW! Summer Travel Along
      • Starts: June 22, 2024 (Beginning of Summer)
      • Ends: September 22, 2024 (End of Summer0
      • Rules
        • Any “travel” projects - we use a very expansive definition for travel.  
        • Post your WIPS in the Chatter Thread (will pull prize(s) from there)
        • Post any FOs in the FO Thread

     

     

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    August 02, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

    Yarncast Episode 242: Hot Yarn

     

     

    Where to find us:

     

     

    Topics:  

    What’s New:

      • Knit Group is back IN-PERSON!
        • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
        • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted) - NEW Zoom Codes!
      • YARNCAST PICK:
        • Berroco Aerial - $15.00 per skein
          • 284y/25g 65% Superkid Mohair, 35% Silk
          • 4.5-6 Sts = 1" on US 2-6 Needles
          • Hand wash, dry flat
  • Code Good from 7/12/24-7/26/24 - Code given on the Yarncast
    •

    What We Are Wearing:

     

    FO’S:

    • HA HA HA HA!!! (Angela)
    • June Temperature Blanket Square (Jen)

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    Patterns:

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • Great Northern Yarn Haul - July 5, 2024-August 4, 2024

    Other Things We Mention:

     

    KAL/CALs: 

    • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 

     

    • NEW - Temperature Blanket Craftalong
      • Starts January 1, 2024 
      • Ends January 7, 2025
      • Join Jen (and maybe Angela) as she starts her epic year-long odyssey

     

     

     

    • NEW! Summer Travel Along
      • Starts: June 22, 2024 (Beginning of Summer)
      • Ends: September 22, 2024 (End of Summer0
      • Rules
        • Any “travel” projects - we use a very expansive definition for travel.  
        • Post your WIPS in the Chatter Thread (will pull prize(s) from there)
        • Post any FOs in the FO Thread

     

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    July 12, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski