Thursday November 1, 2018

Show Notes:

Where to find us:

• As Must Love Yarn

• Website
• Instagram        
• Twitter             
• Ravelry             
• Facebook        
• Periscope

• Angela

• Instagram        
• Ravelry

• Kelly

• Instagram        
• Ravelry

• Jennifer

• Instagram
• Ravelry

• Gage

• Instagram

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

• Ella Rae Cozy Alpaca Worsted & Chunky - Kelly & Angela Free Patterns with yarn purchase Worsted: Choose from Shadow Hunter (4 skeins) or Dream Catcher (2 skeins) or Saffron Top (6-8 Skeins)

If you purchase any of the items this week that are in stock from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!  Be sure the discount is showing in your cart before submitting your order, we can no longer offer refunds for discounts that are not applied correctly. If you have questions please send us a message before submitting your order!

What We are Wearing:

• On the Spice Market and Tulip Socks(Angela)
• Winterly by Suvi Simola (Kelly)

FO’s:

• Little Socks (Angela)
• Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure (Kelly)

WIPs :

• Red, Red Flannel Mitts (Angela)
• Snug (Angela)
• Little Twigs By Melody Hoffman (Kelly)
• Hela Sweater Jacket by Védís Jónsdóttir (Kelly)

Upcoming Projects:

• I have wool babies from Cece’s Wool!!! (Angela) - currently looking at Get the Groove, Mountain High, or Cold Breath
• Georgetown by Hannah Fettig (Kelly)
• Desert by Ankestrick (Kelly)

Acquisitions:

Events:

• The Unwind with Must Love Yarn Retreat - February 28, 2019-March 3, 2019  We are putting together a weekend of fun, fiber, and friendships.  Click the link for more information and to register now!
• Class Schedule for November and December is now Posted
• Learn To Knit (hat)
• Learn to Knit Cables (Hat)
• Handknit Holiday: Ornaments
• Handknit Holidays: Simple Gifts

KALs:

• Mitten Tree K/CAL - Starting October 1, 2018 and running through November 30, 2018.  We are partnering with our local UPS Store to collect hand-made mittens, hats, or scarves for donation to their mitten tree.  Enter the KAL and give back
• Not local to us?  If you can’t find a collection site near you, let us know and we can see if we can assist.  You can always pop your FO in the mail to us and we’ll get them donated for you.
• Rules - WIPS a-okay on this one, its for charity
• Each finished pair of mittens counts as an entry, same with hats and scarves/cowls
• Can enter multiple sets of mittens, hats, scarves/cowls
• FOs brought into the store or mailed to us will be entered into a separate drawing for prizes

Upcoming KALs:

• Holiday ALONG - Starting November 1, 2018 and running through the end of December 2018.  Here are the rules:
• WIPS Allowed
• Non-knitting/crocheting items allowed
• In the FO thread, explain with your photo how the item represents the holidays for you.
• So this could be some gift knitting/crocheting/crafting (i.e. something you are making for someone else)
• This could me a special meal or food that represents the holidays for you
• This could be some tradition that your family has started (see Angela’s Advent Calendar with homemade ornaments and a wooden tree made by her husband)
• These are just a few suggestions, don’t be limited by this list

Shout Outs:

• Yolanda from Texas!
• Todd from NY (the Blunt Knitter)
• Great viewer who mentioned us to Sarah at Exchanging Fire, we’ll be carrying her snap ‘n go cases!
• We also mention the Kristy Glass Knits Halloween spoof podcast.

New In Store:

• Lorna’s Laces Cloudgate, Shepherd Worsted & Staccato