Yarncast Episode 235: Total Eclipse of 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:
    • Coastal Cotton Fine ($6.99 per skein)
      • 350y/100g 100% cotton
      • 6-7sts =1" on US 3-5 needles
      • Machine wash, dry flat
    • Runs for (3/1/24-3/15/24)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

 

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

  • NEW CLASSES FOR Spring 2024 will be posted soon

Other Things We Mention:

KAL/CALs: 

  • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 
  • NEW - Polar Arc Along 
    • Starts December 1, 2023
    • Ends February 29, 2024 (or longer because why not)
    • Come work this heel-less sock designed to accentuate the characteristics if self-striping yarn
  • NEW - Caitlin Hunteralong
    • Starts December 31, 2023 (New Year’s EVE CO Party)
      • Zoom CO Party on 12/31/23 from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST
    • Ends April 8, 2024
    • Join Angela and Jen as they embark on a sweater journey - most likely Birkin (Angela) and Halibut (Jen)
    • Any Caitlin Hunter Pattern will work
  • NEW - Temperature Blanket Craftalong
    • Starts January 1, 2024 
    • Ends January 7, 2025
    • Join Jen (and maybe Angela or not) as she starts her epic year-long odyssey
  • NEW - Winter Thaw Top Along - Chatter Thread and FO Thread
    • Starts - February 16, 2024
    • Ends - April 30, 2024
    • A Couple Rules…
      • Can be knit or crochet
      • Yarn must have some cotton content
      • FO must be a top of some sort - tank, tee, cardigan, pullover, festival top, etc. 
      • WIPS allowed
  • NEW Full Eclipse Along - Chatter Thread and More information on the eclipse
    • Starts NOW
    • Ends - April 8, 2024 (or when Angela closes the thread after that!)
    • Couple Rules:
      • Project must use a moon and/or sun motif. Does not need to be colorwork, but there must be a moon or sun somewhere in the project.
      • Knit or crochet or weaving or stitching or whatever craft you desire.
      • WIPs allowed - if you have one.
      • BE CREATIVE!
      • HAVE FUN!
    • We created a bundle for inspiration
March 01, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

Yarncast Episode 234 - Almost a Yellow Stripe

 

 

 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:
    • Berocco Tillie ($24.00 per skein)
      • 375y/100g 62% Pima Cotton, 38% Cupro
      • Cupro is a sustainable silk-like byproduct of cotton processing
      • 5-6 sts = 1" on US 5-7 needles
      • Machine wash cold, dry flat
    • Runs for (2/16/24-3/1/24)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

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 - Polar Arc Along 
    • Starts December 1, 2023
    • Ends February 29, 2024 (or longer because why not)
    • Come work this heel-less sock designed to accentuate the characteristics if self-striping yarn
  • NEW - Caitlin Hunteralong
    • Starts December 31, 2023 (New Year’s EVE CO Party)
      • Zoom CO Party on 12/31/23 from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST
    • Ends March 31, 2024
    • Join Angela and Jen as they embark on a sweater journey - most likely Birkin (Angela) and Halibut (Jen)
    • Any Caitlin Hunter Pattern will work
  • 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 - Winter Thaw Top Along
    • Starts - NOW
    • Ends - April 30, 2024
    • Ac couple Rules…
      • Can be knit or crochet
      • Yarn must have some cotton content
      • FO must be a top of some sort - tank, tee, cardigan, pullover, festival top, etc. 



February 16, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

Yarncast Episode 233: Yarn Avalanche

 

 

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:
    • Schoppel Wool Edition 3 ($13.50 per skein)
      • 164y/50g 100% Superfine Wool from Patagonia
      • 6.25 Sts = 1" on US 2-4 Needles
      • Machine wash gentle, dry flat
    • Good in-store or online
    • Use code: GIVEN ON THE YARNCAST
    • 10% off the weekly pick items
    • Runs for (2/02/24-2/16/24)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

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 - Polar Arc Along 
    • Starts December 1, 2023
    • Ends February 29, 2024 (or longer because why not)
    • Come work this heel-less sock designed to accentuate the characteristics if self-striping yarn
  • NEW - Caitlin Hunteralong
    • Starts December 31, 2023 (New Year’s EVE CO Party)
      • Zoom CO Party on 12/31/23 from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST
    • Ends March 31, 2024
    • Join Angela and Jen as they embark on a sweater journey - most likely Birkin (Angela) and Halibut (Jen)
    • Any Caitlin Hunter Pattern will work
  • 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

 

February 02, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

Yarncast Episode 232: Lights, Camera, 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:
    • Ella Rae Cuddle ($7.99)
      • 109y/100g 100% Polyester
      • 2 sts=1" on US 13-17 needle
      • machine wash, dry flat
    • Good in-store or online
    • Use code: GIVEN ON THE YARNCAST
    • 10% off the weekly pick items
    • Runs for (1/19/24-2/2/24)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

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. 
  • Colors of Fall K/CAL - PRIZES DRAWN!!!!
    • Join us for a colorwork along - this could be a colorwork sweater, a colorwork hat, colorwork mittens, colorwork shawl or some other article of clothing that incorporates colorwork.
    • Starts - 9/1/2023
    • Ends - Roughly 10/31/2023
    • NO WIPS - start something new for fall!
  • NEW - Polar Arc Along 
    • Starts December 1, 2023
    • Ends February 29, 2024 (or longer because why not)
    • Come work this heel-less sock designed to accentuate the characteristics if self-striping yarn
  • NEW - Caitlin Hunteralong
    • Starts December 31, 2023 (New Year’s EVE CO Party)
      • Zoom CO Party on 12/31/23 from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST
    • Ends March 31, 2024
    • Join Angela and Jen as they embark on a sweater journey - most likely Birkin (Angela) and Halibut (Jen)
    • Any Caitlin Hunter Pattern will work
  • 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

 

January 22, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

Yarncast Episode 231: New Year Cast On

 

 

 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!
  • NYE Cast One Party - 12/31/23 from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST on Zoom
  • YARNCAST PICK:
    • Queensland Shetland Lite ($9.99)
      • 315y/50g 100% Organic Shetland Wool
      • 7 Sts = 1" on US 1-3 Needles
      • Hand wash, dry flat
    • Good in-store or online
    • Use code: GIVEN ON THE YARNCAST
    • 10% off the weekly pick items
    • Runs for (1/1/24-1/19/24)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

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. 
  • Colors of Fall K/CAL - will draw prizes for this next yarncast!
    • Join us for a colorwork along - this could be a colorwork sweater, a colorwork hat, colorwork mittens, colorwork shawl or some other article of clothing that incorporates colorwork.
    • Starts - 9/1/2023
    • Ends - Roughly 10/31/2023
    • NO WIPS - start something new for fall!
  • NEW - Polar Arc Along 
    • Starts December 1, 2023
    • Ends January 31, 2024 (or longer because why not)
    • Come work this heel-less sock designed to accentuate the characteristics if self-striping yarn
  • NEW - Caitlin Hunteralong
    • Starts December 31, 2023 (New Year’s EVE CO Party)
      • Zoom CO Party on 12/31/23 from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST
    • Ends March 31, 2024
    • Join Angela and Jen as they embark on a sweater journey - most likely Birkin (Angela) and Halibut (Jen)
    • Any Caitlin Hunter Pattern will work
  • 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

January 01, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

Episode 230: Holiday Spit Splice

 

 

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!
  • NYE Cast One Party - 12/31/23 from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST on Zoom

 

  • YARNCAST PICK:
    • Mirasol Mismi ($29.99 per skein)
      • 218y/100g 100% Baby Alpaca
      • 5-5.5sts =1" on US 5-7 needles
      • Hand Wash, Dry Flat
    • Good in-store or online
    • Use code: GIVEN ON THE YARNCAST
    • 10% off the weekly pick items
    • Runs for (12/22/23-1/05/24)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

Other Things We Mention:

 

  • Acquisitions
    • Angela - Katrinkles earrings
    • Jen - 

KAL/CALs: 

  • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 
  • Colors of Fall K/CAL
    • Join us for a colorwork along - this could be a colorwork sweater, a colorwork hat, colorwork mittens, colorwork shawl or some other article of clothing that incorporates colorwork.
    • Starts - 9/1/2023
    • Ends - Roughly 10/31/2023
    • NO WIPS - start something new for fall!
  • MLY Knit Group Shawl KAL
  • NEW - Polar Arc Along 
    • Starts December 1, 2023
    • Ends January 31, 2024 (or longer because why not)
    • Come work this heel-less sock designed to accentuate the characteristics if self-striping yarn
  • NEW - Caitlin Hunteralong
    • Starts December 31, 2023 (New Year’s EVE CO Party)
      • Zoom CO Party on 12/31/23 from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST
    • Ends March 31, 2024
    • Join Angela and Jen as they embark on a sweater journey - most likely Birkin (Angela) and Halibut (Jen)
    • Any Caitlin Hunter Pattern will work

 

December 22, 2023 by Angela Zaikowski

Episode 229: Crochet Fail

 

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:
    • Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine Fine ($23.99 per skein)
      • 437y/100g
      • 30% Baby Alpaca, 30% Wool, 25% Polyamide, 15% Silk
      • 5.5-6.5 sts =1" on US 3-5 needles
    • Good in-store or online
    • Use code: GIVEN ON THE YARNCAST
    • 10% off the weekly pick items
    • Runs for (12/8/23-12/22/23)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

Other Things We Mention:

  • Acquisitions
    • Angela - None this time
    • Jen - Temperature Blanket Yarn

KAL/CALs: 

  • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 
  • Colors of Fall K/CAL
    • Join us for a colorwork along - this could be a colorwork sweater, a colorwork hat, colorwork mittens, colorwork shawl or some other article of clothing that incorporates colorwork.
    • Starts - 9/1/2023
    • Ends - Roughly 10/31/2023
    • NO WIPS - start something new for fall!
  • MLY Knit Group Shawl KAL
  • NEW - Polar Arc Along 
    • Starts December 1, 2023
    • Ends January 31, 2024
    • Come work this heel-less sock designed to accentuate the characteristics if self-striping yarn
  • NEW - Caitlin Hunteralong
    • Starts December 31, 2023 (New Year’s EVE CO Party)
      • Zoom CO Party on 12/31/23 from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST
        • Zoom ID: 822 8935 3108
        • PW: mlyvirtual
    • Ends March 31, 2024
    • Join Angela and Jen as they embark on a sweater journey - most likely Birkin (Angela) and Halibut (Jen)
    • Any Caitlin Hunter Pattern will work
December 08, 2023 by Angela Zaikowski

Episode 228: Yarn Rainbow

 

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:
    • Laines du Nord Paint Gradient Sock - $23.99
      • 458y/100g 75% wool, 25% Nylon
      • 7-8 sts =1" on US 1-3 needles
      • Machine wash, dry flat 
    • Good in-store or online
    • Use code: GIVEN ON THE YARNCAST
    • 20% off the weekly pick items - Special Deal 
    • Runs for (11/17/23-12/1/23)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

  • Fall Classes are up on the website!
  • 2023 Seasons of Vermont Boxes 
    • BRIGHT - Release date 6/9/23
      • Yarn from Yellow Dog Farm, MLY made stitch markers, Woolen Wash from Grace & Mouse, Runamok Maple Syrup with drink recipes 
    • LIGHT - release date 3/20/23. 
      • Yarn from Junction Fiber Mill, Cute MLY branded project bag, MLY made stitch markers, Woolen Wash from Grace & Miss Mouse, Runamok Maple Syrup with drink recipes, and other fun treats

Other Things We Mention:

  • A New Collaboration with The Bearded Purl
  • Acquisitions
    • Angela - Woolens & Nosh Advent Calendar
    • Jen - Temperature Blanket Yarn

 

KAL/CALs: 

  • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 
  • Colors of Fall K/CAL
    • Join us for a colorwork along - this could be a colorwork sweater, a colorwork hat, colorwork mittens, colorwork shawl or some other article of clothing that incorporates colorwork.
    • Starts - 9/1/2023
    • Ends - Roughly 10/31/2023
    • NO WIPS - start something new for fall!
  • MLY Knit Group Shawl KAL
  • NEW - Polar Arc Along 
    • Starts December 1, 2023
    • Ends January 31, 2024
    • Come work this heel-less sock designed to accentuate the characteristics if self-striping yarn

 

  • NEW - Caitlin Hunteralong
    • Starts January 1, 2024 (New Year’s CO Party)
    • Ends March 31, 2024
    • Join Angela and Jen as they embark on a sweater journey - most likely Birkin (Angela) and Halibut (Jen)
    • Any Caitlin Hunter Pattern will work

 

November 17, 2023 by Angela Zaikowski

Yarncast Episode 227: Booth Staff

 

 

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:
    • Ella Rae Eco Tweed - $16.99
      • 328y/100g 75% Organic merino wool, 25% Polyamide
      • 4.5-5.5 sts = 1"/US 5-7 needle
      • Hand Wash, Dry Flat
    • Good in-store or online
    • Use code: GIVEN ON THE YARNCAST
    • 20% off the weekly pick items - Special Deal 
    • Runs for (11/03/23-11/17/23)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

 

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

  • Field Sweater by Camilla Vad (Angela)
    • Bare Naked Wools by Knitspot (Better Breakfast DK)

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

  • Fall Classes are up on the website!
  • 2023 Seasons of Vermont Boxes 
    • BRIGHT - Release date 6/9/23
      • Yarn from Yellow Dog Farm, MLY made stitch markers, Woolen Wash from Grace & Mouse, Runamok Maple Syrup with drink recipes 
    • LIGHT - release date 3/20/23. 
      • Yarn from Junction Fiber Mill, Cute MLY branded project bag, MLY made stitch markers, Woolen Wash from Grace & Miss Mouse, Runamok Maple Syrup with drink recipes, and other fun treats

Other Things We Mention:

  • A New Collaboration with The Bearded Purl

 

KAL/CALs: 

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

 

  • Colors of Fall K/CAL
    • Join us for a colorwork along - this could be a colorwork sweater, a colorwork hat, colorwork mittens, colorwork shawl or some other article of clothing that incorporates colorwork.
    • Starts - 9/1/2023
    • Ends - Roughly 10/31/2023
    • NO WIPS - start something new for fall!
  • NEW - Polar Arc Along 
    • Starts December 1, 2023
    • Ends January 31, 2024
    • Come work this heel-less sock designed to accentuate the characteristics if self-striping yarn
  • NEW - Caitlin Hunteralong
    • Starts January 1, 2024 (New Year’s CO Party)
    • Ends March 31, 2024
    • Join Angela and Jen as they embark on a sweater journey - most likely Birkin (Angela) and Halibut (Jen)
    • Any Caitlin Hunter Pattern will work

 

November 03, 2023 by Angela Zaikowski

Yarncast Episode 226: Yarn Cornucopia

 

 

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:
    • Wool Addicts Move - $27.99
      • 75% Extrafine Merino Wool, 25% Nylon
      • 437 yds/100g
      • 7-8 sts = 1" on US 1-3 needles
    • Good in-store or online
    • Use code: GIVEN ON THE YARNCAST
    • 20% off the weekly pick items - Special Deal 
    • Runs for (10/20/23-11/3/23)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

  • Stria Hat by Andrea Mowry with Avena Leftovers (Angela)
  • Second Woolens & Nosh Tonal Sweater KAL (Angela)- Drawing Sweater
  • Third Woolens & Nosh Tonal Sweater - Nor-easter by Baby Cocktails (Angela)

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

  • Fall Classes are up on the website!
  • 2023 Seasons of Vermont Boxes 
    • BRIGHT - Release date 6/9/23
      • Yarn from Yellow Dog Farm, MLY made stitch markers, Woolen Wash from Grace & Mouse, Runamok Maple Syrup with drink recipes 
    • LIGHT - release date 3/20/23. 
      • Yarn from Junction Fiber Mill, Cute MLY branded project bag, MLY made stitch markers, Woolen Wash from Grace & Miss Mouse, Runamok Maple Syrup with drink recipes, and other fun treats

Other Things We Mention:

 

KAL/CALs: 

  • What Kind of KAL/CAL do you want to see? Comment or let us know. 
  • Colors of Fall K/CAL
    • Join us for a colorwork along - this could be a colorwork sweater, a colorwork hat, colorwork mittens, colorwork shawl or some other article of clothing that incorporates colorwork.
    • Starts - 9/1/2023
    • Ends - Roughly 10/31/2023
    • NO WIPS - start something new for fall!

 

October 20, 2023 by Angela Zaikowski