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Yarncast 254: Double Take

 

 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:

  •  

    • Queensland Coast Cotton Fine and Cotton Mist ($7.99 per skein)
      • 100% Cotton

      • 3.52oz/100g • 350yds/320m
        5.75-6.5sts/in│23-26sts/4in│US 3 - 5
        Machine wash. Dry flat. 

    • Code Good from 5/2/25-5/23/25 - Code given on the Yarncast

  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

  • Jen is Casting on the Geddy Tee (once the granny squares are finished)

  • Jen also discussed casting on the Caol Ila Vest by Baby Cocktails

Patterns:

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

  • New Spring/Summer Classes Posted

  • Great Northern Yarn Haul will be July 1 - July 31 this year. A whole month of fun!

  • WWPIPD - June 14, 2025

  • Stitch Every Day in May  

Other Things We Mention:

KAL/CALs: 

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

    • Some aspect of the project must feature something botanical - could be motif, could be pattern name, could be yarn name

    • If the botanical reference is not obvious, please tell us in the FO thread when you post your project

    • Any kind of fiber project will work - knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, embroidery, etc. 

    • Starts: NOW

    • Ends: June 20, 2025 (last day of spring)

    • WIPS Allowed

    • The RULZ

  • NEW - Textured Torso Along - Chatter Thread

    • Must be something for your torso (i.e. tank, tee, wrap, sweater, shawl, etc.)

    • Must include texture

    • Starts: NOW

    • Ends: July 15, 2025

    • WIPS Allowed

    • The RULZ:

    • New Suggestions of Patterns that would Qualify for this Along

  • NEW - Jacques Scarf KAL 

 

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May 02, 2025 by Angela Zaikowski

Yarncast Episode 253: Duplicate Stitch

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:

  • Code Good from 4/11/25-5/02/25 - Code given on the Yarncast
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

  • Pretty sure Angela cast all the things on and was still talking about adding a Derecho to the list. 

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

  • NEW - Botanical Along - Chatter Thread and FO Thread
    • Starts: NOW
    • Ends: June 20, 2025 (last day of spring)
    • WIPS Allowed
    • The RULZ
      • Some aspect of the project must feature something botanical - could be motif, could be pattern name, could be yarn name
      • If the botanical reference is not obvious, please tell us in the FO thread when you post your project

      • Any kind of fiber project will work - knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, embroidery, etc. 

  • NEW - Textured Torso Along - Chatter Thread

 

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April 11, 2025 by Angela Zaikowski

Yarncast Episode 252: Yarncast Club

 

 Where to find us:

What’s New:

  • Craft Together Groups - we offer both IN-PERSON and Virtual Craft Groups!

    • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted)

    • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted)

  • YARNCAST PICK:

    • Juniper Moon Farm Bud ($13.99 per skein) and Bud Dappled ($14.99 per skein)

      • 109 yds/100 g 100% Organic Cotton

      • 3-3.5sts = 1" on US 9-11 needles

      • Machine Wash Cold, Dry Flat

  • Code Good from 3/28/25-4/11/25 - Code given on the Yarncast

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. 

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March 28, 2025 by Angela Zaikowski

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