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Episode 086: Ten Minutes of Cake

 Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

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:

FO’s:

  • What? I am supposed to finish things? (Angela)
  • Mock Rib CSM Socks (Kelly)

WIPs :

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

Events:

  • April 21, 2018 - LYS Day.  
  • June 2, 2018 in the afternoon - Meet the Farmers and Trunk Show.  Trunk shows with Green Mountain Spinnery and FiberStash Dyeworks.
  • June 9, 2018 - World Wide Knit in Public Day
  • July 13-29, 2018 - Great Northern Yarn Haul
  • July 14, 2018 - Latvian Colorwork Mittens Class with Donna Druchunas
  • July 28, 2018 - Evening at the Ballpark with the Vermont Lake Monsters

KALs:

  • Jodi Shawl KAL - started April 1 and runs through May 31.  We will have more kits the weekend of April 7 from Peggy Jane Fibers. Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn.  More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.  Post your FO’s on the Finished Object thread for prizes. If you want to share your progress on Instagram, use #mlyjodikal so we can follow along!
  • Shorty Sock K/CAL - starting April 17, 2018 and running through June 17, 2018.  We’ve posted some pattern ideas on the Ravelry Board.  We also show some kits from Legacy Fiber Artz

Upcoming KALs:

  • Summer TShirt K/CAL.  Starts May 1, 2018 and runs through July 31, 2018.  Check out our Bundle on Ravelry for lots of pattern inspiration

GIVEAWAY (Prize):

  • Prize for the On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - and the winner is…...
  •  We will be doing giveaways during the June 2, 2018 Meet the Farmer’s Event.  

 New In Store:

 

 

 

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April 20, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community Contest Giveaway KAL knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 085: Hard Work Always Being Right

 Thursday April 12, 2018

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Katia Ombre Cotton Kit - Kelly
  • Hikoo Cobasi - Angela - we show the Immie Tee knit in Cobasi
  • 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:

FO’s:

  • What? I am supposed to finish things? (Angela)

WIPs :

Upcoming Projects:

Events:

  • April 21, 2018 - LYS Day.  
  • June 2, 2018 in the afternoon - Meet the Farmers and Trunk Show.  Trunk shows with Green Mountain Spinnery and FiberStash Dyeworks.
  • June 9, 2018 - World Wide Knit in Public Day
  • July 2018 - Great Northern Yarn Haul
  • July 14, 2018 - Latvian Colorwork Mittens Class with Donna Druchunas
  • July 28, 2018 - Evening at the Ballpark with the Vermont Lake Monsters

KALs:

  • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 (February 9, 2018 is okay if you are using for Ravellenics) and running through April 16, 2018.  Still time to enter your FO’s in the Finished Object thread on Ravelry.
  • Jodi Shawl KAL - started April 1 and runs through May 31.  We will have more kits the weekend of April 7 from Peggy Jane Fibers. Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn.  More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.  Post your FO’s on the Finished Object thread for prizes. If you want to share your progress on Instagram, use #mlyjodikal so we can follow along!
  • Shorty Sock K/CAL - starting April 17, 2018 and running through June 17, 2018.  We’ve posted some pattern ideas on the Ravelry Board.  We also show some kits from Legacy Fiber Artz

Upcoming KALs:

  • Summer TShirt K/CAL.  Starts May 1, 2018 and runs through July 31, 2018.  Check out our Bundle on Ravelry for lots of pattern inspiration
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    April 13, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Community Contest events FiberStash KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Shelburne Trunk Show Vermont yarn

    Episode 084: Shawl City

     

     

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Queensland United Foursome - Kelly
    • Madelinetosh Sport - Angela
    • 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:

    FO’s:

    • What? I am supposed to finish things? (Angela)
    • Jodi Shawl (Kelly)

    WIPs :

    UpComing Projects:

    Events:

    • April 21, 2018 - LYS Day.  
    • June 2, 2018 in the afternoon - Meet the Farmers and Trunk Show.  Trunk shows with Green Mountain Spinnery and FiberStash Dyeworks.
    • June 9, 2018 - World Wide Knit in Public Day
    • July 28, 2018 - Evening at the Ballpark with the Vermont Lake Monsters

    KALs:

    • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 (February 9, 2018 is okay if you are using for Ravellenics) and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Still time to enter your FO’s in the Finished Object thread on Ravelry.
    • Jodi Shawl KAL - started April 1 and runs through May 31.  We will have more kits the weekend of April 7 from Peggy Jane Fibers. Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn.  More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.  Post your FO’s on the Finished Object thread for prizes. If you want to share your progress on Instagram, use #mlyjodikal so we can follow along!
    • Shorty Sock K/CAL - starting April 17, 2018 and running through June 17, 2018.  We’ve posted some pattern ideas on the Ravelry Board.  We also show some kits from Legacy Fiber Artz

    GIVEAWAY (Prize):

    • We will be doing giveaways during the June 2, 2018 Meet the Farmer’s Event.  

     New In Store:

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    April 06, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Contest events KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Shelburne Vermont yarn

    Episode 083: Frolicking Counselor of Yarn

    Thursday March 29, 2018

    Show Notes: 

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Tahki Stacy Charles Alden - Kelly - we show the Boat Basin Fringed Shawl
    • Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool - Angela
    • 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:

    FO’s:

    WIPs :

    UpComing Projects:

    Acquisitions:

    • Legacy Fiber Artz Yarn for the Changes Shawl (Angela)

    Events:

    • June 2, 2018 in the afternoon - Meet the Farmers and Trunk Show

    KALs:

    • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 (February 9, 2018 is okay if you are using for Ravellenics) and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Kristie from FiberStash dyed up some kits for us for this pattern.

     

    Upcoming KALs:

    • Jodi Shawl KAL - starts April 1 and runs through May 31.  We have kits from Peggy Jane Fibers available for purchase or come up with your own color combos.  Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn. More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.

    GIVEAWAY (Prize):

     

    New In Store:

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    March 30, 2018 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community Contest events Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn Peggy Jane Fibers podcast Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont

    Episode 082: Changes, Cashmere & Primrose

    Thursday March 22, 2018

     Show Notes:

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Cardiff Cashmere - Kelly - we show the Eowyn Mittens a WIP by Carol
    • In Stock Primrose yarn - Angela
    • 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:

    FO’s:

    • Virgil (Angela)- OMG I am done!
    • Nothing (Kelly)

    WIPs :

    UpComing Projects:

    Acquisitions:

    KALs:

    • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 (February 9, 2018 is okay if you are using for Ravellenics) and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Kristie from FiberStash dyed up some kits for us for this pattern.

     

    Upcoming KALs:

    • Jodi Shawl KAL - starts April 1 and runs through May 31.  We have kits from Peggy Jane Fibers available for purchase or come up with your own color combos.  Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn. More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.

    GIVEAWAY (Prize):

    Check out Primrose Yarn Co.’s website for kits for the Changes Shawl

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    March 23, 2018 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: classes Community Contest Giveaway KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product Peggy Jane Fibers podcast Shelburne Vermont yarn

    Episode 080: Rainbow of Yarn

     Wednesday March 7, 2018

     

    Show Notes

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Regia Tutti Frutti - Kelly
    • Great Adirondack Yarn Co Superwash Merino - Angela
    • 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!

    What We are Wearing:

    FO’s:

    • Skunked again (Angela)
    • Nothing (Kelly)

    WIPs :

    UpComing Projects:

    KALs:

    • Hitchhiker KAL - started January 15, 2018 and runs through end of February 2018.  Use that special skein of sock yarn, knit a fun shawl project (Great option for the Jan/Feb box of the Seasons of Vermont yarn).
    • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 (February 9, 2018 is okay if you are using for Ravellenics) and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Kristie from FiberStash dyed up some kits for us for this pattern.
    • Berroco (they distribute Istex Lopi yarns) is hosting a Lopi Knit Along, we will be KAL-ing with them! Started February 1, 2018.  More details on the Ravelry Berroco Group! We started a Bundle of patterns on our Ravelry Group.

    Upcoming KALs:

    • Jodi Shawl KAL - starts April 1 and runs through May 31.  We have kits from Peggy Jane Fibers available for purchase or come up with your own color combos.  Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn. More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.

    GIVEAWAY (Prize): 

    • Hitchhiker Shawl KAl Prizes - AND THE WINNER IS….we don’t want to spoil it here.  But we do announce in the episode.
    • Have you always wanted to come to VT?  See your friends at Must Love Yarn? XRX is hosting a giveaway for Camp Stitches (May 31- June 4), you can enter by following this link

     

    New In Store:

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    March 09, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Community Contest KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn Peggy Jane Fibers podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 078: Upside Down Knitters

    Monday February 12, 2018

     Show Notes:

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Berroco Medina - Kelly
    • Berroco Summer Silk - Angela
    • 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!

    What We are Wearing:

    FO’s:

    • Sing Winter (Angela)
    • Almost Derecho - just needs ends woven in and a bit of blocking! (Kelly)

    WIPs :

    UpComing Projects:

    Events:

    KALs:

    • Hitchhiker KAL - started January 15, 2018 and runs through end of February 2018.  Use that special skein of sock yarn, knit a fun shawl project (Great option for the Jan/Feb box of the Seasons of Vermont yarn).
    • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 (February 9, 2018 is okay if you are using for Ravellenics) and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Kristie from FiberStash dyed up some kits for us for this pattern.
    • Berroco (they distribute Istex Lopi yarns) is hosting a Lopi Knit Along, we will be KAL-ing with them! Started February 1, 2018.  More details on the Ravelry Berroco Group! We started a Bundle of patterns on our Ravelry Group.

    Upcoming KALs:

    • Ravellenic Games - Runs from Opening to closing ceremonies (February 9-25) Team Sasquatch is a bunch of podcasters so you don’t have to pick your favorite.
      • Angela - I think Virgil is going to be my project.  Can I get it done during the games?  Stay tuned!

    GIVEAWAY (Prize):

    • It’s finally here!  We announce the winners of the 2,000 Subscriber Giveaway!!!!!  We Reached 2,000 subscribers on our YouTube Channel!!!!! We show off some of the goodies to be included in the giveaway.  
    • We are also announcing the winner of Triangles a pattern by Cap Sease for Green Mountain Spinnery.  The generous folks at Green Mountain Spinnery offered us a copy to give away to one of our lucky viewers!
    • Have you always wanted to come to VT?  See your friends at Must Love Yarn?  XRX is hosting a giveaway for Camp Stitches (May 31- June 4), you can enter by following this link

     

    New In Store:

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    February 16, 2018 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community Contest events Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 77: Yarn on the Fly

     

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Queensland Uluru Rainbow - Kelly
    • Ella Rae Rustic Lace Quad - Angela
    • 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!

    What We are Wearing:

    FO’s:

    • An almost with Sing Winter (Angela)
    • Felted Gina Square to be used for heart valentines - I’ll post pics of finished valentines (Kelly)

    WIPs :

    UpComing Projects:

     

    Events:

    • Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the January 2018 YouTube Live Event this past weekend.  It was super fun.  We will be scheduling another one soon.

    KALs:

    • Hitchhiker KAL - started January 15, 2018 and runs through end of February 2018.  Use that special skein of sock yarn, knit a fun shawl project (Great option for the Jan/Feb box of the Seasons of Vermont yarn).
    • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 (February 9, 2018 is okay if you are using for Ravellenics) and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Kristie from FiberStash dyed up some kits for us for this pattern.
    • Berroco (they distribute Istex Lopi yarns) is hosting a Lopi Knit Along, we will be KAL-ing with them! Started February 1, 2018.  More details on the Ravelry Berroco Group! We started a Bundle of patterns on our Ravelry Group.



    Upcoming KALs:

    • Ravellenic Games - Runs from Opening to closing ceremonies (February 9-25) Team Sasquatch is a bunch of podcasters so you don’t have to pick your favorite.
      • Angela - I think Virgil is going to be my project.  Can I get it done during the games?  Stay tuned!

    GIVEAWAY (Prize): 

    • 2,000 Subscriber Giveaway!!!!!  We Reached 2,000 subscribers on our YouTube Channel!!!!! We show off some of the goodies to be included in the giveaway.  
    • Have you always wanted to come to VT?  See your friends at Must Love Yarn?  XRX is hosting a giveaway for Camp Stitches (May 31- June 4), you can enter by following this link

     

    New In Store:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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    February 09, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Community Contest events Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 75: Ridiculous Knitters

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly


    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Huasco, Huasco Heathers, Huasco Sock - Kelly
    • Katia Funny Rainbow - Angela
    • 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!

    What We are Wearing:

    FO’s:

    WIPs :

    Events:

    • Thank you to everyone who tuned in for the NYE Live Event and those who have watched the event since then.
      • Upcoming YouTube Live Events:
        • Tentatively Scheduled for Sunday, January 28, 2018 at noon EST for the next Live Event.

    KALs:

    • Hitchhiker KAL - started January 15, 2018 and runs through end of February 2018.  Use that special skein of sock yarn, knit a fun shawl project (Great option for the Jan/Feb box of the Seasons of Vermont yarn).

    Upcoming KALs:

    • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Kristie from FiberStash is dyeing up some kits for us for this pattern.  KITS ARE IN!!! Gets Yours now.
    • Berroco (they distribute Istex Lopi yarns) is hosting a Lopi Knit Along, we will be KAL-ing with them!  More details to come! We started a Bundle of patterns on our Ravelry Group.
    • Ravellenic Games - Runs from Opening to closing ceremonies (February 9-25) Team Sasquatch is a bunch of podcasters so you don’t have to pick your favorite.
      • Angela - I think Virgil is going to be my project.  Can I get it done during the games?  Stay tuned!

    GIVEAWAY (Prize): 

    • 2,000 Subscriber Giveaway!!!!!  We Reached 2,000 subscribers on our YouTube Channel!!!!! We show off some of the goodies to be included in the giveaway.  
    • Have you always wanted to come to VT?  See your friends at Must Love Yarn?  XRX is hosting a giveaway for Camp Stitches (May 31- June 4), you can enter by following this link

     

    New In Store:

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    January 26, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Community Contest events FiberStash Giveaway KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 070: It's Actually About Yarn

    Thursday December 21, 2017

    Show Notes:

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Kelly - Must Love Yarn Gift Card ($60 gift card for $50)
    • Angela - Must Love Yarn Gift Card ($30 gift card for $25)
    • These coupon codes will only be good for one week.  They expire on December 29!
    • If you purchase any of the items this week that are available from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast!

    What We are Wearing:

    FO’s:

    WIPs :

    Events:

    • YouTube Live Stream on Sunday was a fantastic success!  You can still watch it, the archived version is up on the YouTube Channel and is available on iTunes.
      • Upcoming YouTube Live Events:
        • Sunday December 31, 2017 for a New Year’s Eve Special Live Event!!! Start time will be approximately 7pm EST  

    KALs:

    • Sock along - Starts November 1 - December 31.  Socks, Socks, Socks…….Show us your socks! Knit or crochet, must post 2 finished socks, slippers, shorty socks in the FO thread.  Christmas stockings are allowed and only having one will count.  Mini socks if they are made into a bunting (i.e. lots of them) will also count.
    • Big Bulky Sweater Along!!!  Join Kelly and Angela as they knit Slouchy Pullover by Churchmouse Yarn & Teas.  KAL also runs between now and the end of December.  We’ll pull prizes on the YouTube Live NYE broadcast.

    Upcoming KALs:

    • Berroco (they distribute Istex Lopi yarns) is hosting a Lopi Knit Along, we will be KAL-ing with them!  More details to come!

    GIVEAWAY (Prize):

    • 2,000 Subscriber Giveaway!!!!!  Help us reach 2,000 subscribers on our YouTube Channel.  We are putting together “Taste of Vermont” prizes, including some Wing and A Prayer Farm “Boy Band” Skeins.

    Shout-OUTS!

    • Jenn in Richmond!  Thanks for watching!
    • Jim & Patty (Sligospins) from CT

    Other Things We Mention

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    December 22, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Community Contest events FiberStash KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn