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Episode 126: Yarn In Reverse

Thursday, April 11, 2019

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICK OF THE WEEK:

Gedifra Lana Mia Cotone

Here are some free patterns available on Ravelry that would work great with this week’s Pick of the Week:

Dottie Sock II by Raquel Gaskell

Vanilla Latte Socks by Virginia Rose-Jeanes

Granny Cowl by Sherri Bondy (I didn’t forget you crocheters! ❤ Kelly)

 

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:

Events:

Local Yarn Store Day - April 27

Trunk Shows!!

KALs:

New Yarn:

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April 12, 2019 by Kelly Otty
Tags: Community Contest crochet events Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 122: Kelly's Plan

Thursday February 14, 2019

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICK OF THE WEEK:

Berroco Andean Mist and Sugar Bush Yarns Drizzle

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:

  • Not a thing for me!!! (Angela)

WIPs :

 

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

Events:

 

Discounts:

  • Get 20% off The Feel of Wind on Water pattern by Perry Wilson, use the code MLY20 on Ravelry through the end of the year! Thanks so much Perry!!!  Perry so kindly extended this coupon code through the end of March 2019!

KALs:

New In Store:

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February 15, 2019 by Kelly Otty
Tags: Community Contest crochet events Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 098: Counting Stitches

 

Show Notes

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:

  • No hand knits today, but I am wearing a stitch marker necklace from an caitin beag (Irish for The Little Small Cat)- (Angela) For more information on the name of the shop and pronunciation guide, click here.

FO’s:

  • I crocheted a thing!  Well, a coaster! (Angela)

WIPs :

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

Events:

  • Tour De Fleece - July 7 - July 29, 2018 or check out Team Sasquatch
  • July 13-29, 2018 - Great Northern Yarn Haul .  Now has a Ravelry Group.
    • 22 stores/farms participating - you can start your experience at any one of them
    • 3 prize levels: Get to 10 stores (2 prizes will be drawn), 15 stores (2 prizes will be drawn), 20+ stores you will be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing!
    • 10 VT stores, 8 NH stores, 4 in ME
    • $20 min purchase gets you the bag and passport, sign in & initial passport at each participating store, stores may have goodies/events along the way for participants, we at Must Love Yarn have the mitten class and Stitch-n-pitch occurring during the yarn haul
    • check out the Facebook & Ravelry pages
  • July 28, 2018 - Evening at the Ballpark with the Vermont Lake Monsters
    • Did you see the Baseball t-shirts? We have Must Love Yarn baseball shirts in the shop.

KALs:

  • Summer TShirt K/CAL.  Started May 1, 2018 and runs through August 2, 2018.  Check out our Bundle on Ravelry for lots of pattern inspiration.  Use #MLYSummerKAL to share your progress on your summer tops.  
  • Multicolor Summer Shawl Along - Shawl must have 3 or more colors to count.  No WIPS, cast on your project with everyone on June 15, 2018.  Some suggestions for patterns: Color Affection, Suburban Wrap, Exploration Station, Mystic Sunset, or others in the Ravelry Group Bundle.  K/CAL started June 15, 2018 and runs through September 15, 2018.  We will have a chatter thread on Ravelry and a FO Thread, post on Instagram using #mlysummershawl so we can follow along too!
  • Ancient WIPs K/CAL - Dust off those ancient WIPS (or not so ancient WIPS).  Let’s clear some needles/hooks. K/CAL starts July 15, 2018 and will run through September 28, 2018.  Rules - this is a K/CAL for WIPs, so anything in progress. Why is it an ancient WIPs K/CAL? Because the older the WIP, the more entries you get.  For every year old the project is, enter it that may times in the FO thread when you finish it during the K/CAL. If your project is 5 years old, when you finish it you would post it 5 times in the FO thread on Ravelry.  Random prizes will be drawn from the FO thread AND also a prize for the oldest WIP finished! Have fun and finish some things. I will also put up a separate thread for Frogged projects, so if you decide the best course is to just use the yarn for something else, you can post your before and after frogging pictures for a separate prize. Use #MLYAncientFrog to tag your projects on instagram!

Upcoming KALs:

  • Baby K/CAL - it seems like there is a plethora of babies joining the world shortly, so let’s welcome them woolly style.  K/CAL will begin August 1, 2018 and run until October 4, 2018. This K/CAL is for baby sized stuff (24 months and younger).  WIPs allowed.

 

New In Store:

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July 27, 2018 by Kelly Otty
Tags: classes Community Contest crochet events Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 091: I Blame the Cupcakes!

Thursday May 31, 2018

 Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Zitron Feinheit- Kelly
  • Wonderland Yarn Mini Skeins Cheshire Cat Fingering - 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:

  • No hand-knits - (Angela)
  • No hand-knits - (Kelly)

FO’s:

  • Nothing to see here this week...

 

WIPs :

Upcoming Projects:

 

Events:

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 a C/KAL prize generously donated by Green Mountain Spinnery.
  • 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.  Use #MLYSummerKAL to share your progress on your summer tops.  Feel free to swatch before May 1st!

 

Upcoming KALs:

  • Multicolor Summer Shawl Along - Shawl must have 3 or more colors to count.  No WIPS, cast on your project with everyone on June 15, 2018. Some suggestions for patterns:  Color Affection, Suburban Wrap, Exploration Station, Mystic Sunset, or others in the Ravelry Group Bundle.  K/CAL begins June 15, 2018 and runs through September 15, 2018.  We will have a chatter thread on Ravelry and a FO Thread, post on Instagram using #mlysummershawl so we can follow along too!

New In Store:

 

 

 

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June 01, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community crochet events KAL knit knitting Must Love Yarn New Yarn podcast Seasons of Vermont Shelburne Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 072: Super Happy Madtosh

Where to find us:

  • Kelly


Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Madelinetosh Sport - Kelly
  • Happy Feet Splash - Angela
  • 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:

  • What, nothing! (Angela and Kelly)

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.
  • New Class Schedule is up!  We have a lot of great classes for January-April.

KALs:

  • Hitchhiker KAL - starts 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.  We will have those kits available at the end of the month.

  • 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.
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January 05, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: classes crochet events FiberStash KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 069: Super Secret Stuff

Thursday December 14, 2017

 

Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Kelly - Woodland Animal Project Pouches
  • Angela - Berroco Vintage A new sweater pattern was released (Fountain) using Vintage.  Vintage is also great for hats, mittens, and baby items.
  • 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:

  • Not a thing for Angela
  • Nothing that Kelly can show

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  
  • Trunk Show with FiberStash!!!  On Saturday, December 16, 2017 from noon to 3pm

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.

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.

Other Things We Mention

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December 15, 2017 by Kelly Otty
Tags: classes Community crochet events Giveaway KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 068: My Other Craft Room

Thursday December 7, 2017

 

Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

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  
  • Trunk Show with FiberStash!!!  On Saturday, December 16, 2017 from noon to 3pm

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.

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.

Yarn! AND BOOKS!

Other Things We Mention

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December 08, 2017 by Kelly Otty
Tags: classes Community Contest crochet events KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 063: Surprise Party In Your Couch

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

What We are Wearing:

FO’s:

WIPs :

Upcoming WIPs:

Events:

  • Classes are up!!!
  • YouTube Live Stream - Sunday, November 5, 2017 at 10:30am EST - come hang out and knit/crochet/spin/craft with us.

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.

GIVEAWAY (Prize):

  • Enchanted Forest Pool Shawl by Jenn Sheelen - Has generously donated a copy of her pattern.  AND The Winner is…..watch the episode to find out!

NEW PRODUCTS IN STORE:

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November 03, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: CAL classes Community crochet Giveaway KAL knit Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Sheep Shelburne Vermont yarn

Episode 062: Needles Up, Indie Untangled, Rhinebeck and More

 

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

What We are Wearing:

FO’s:

WIPs :

Events:

  • Classes are up!!!

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.

GIVEAWAY:

  • Enchanted Forest Pool Shawl by Jenn Sheelen - Has generously donated a copy of her pattern.  We are going to run a Ravelry giveaway for this pattern, head over to the Ravelry Group and look for the Thread Titled Enchanted Forest Giveaway

 

PRIZES!!!!!

  • Please Watch the episode to see if you are a winner of any of the prizes for the Cablealong.  If you are, please ping Kelly or Angela on Ravelry or send us an email [hello(at)mustloveyarn(dot)com].

NEW PRODUCTS IN STORE:

We Also Mention (Shout-Outs!!!): Whoa, the Needles Up, Indie Untangled, and Rhinebeck love was amazing!!!!  Thank you everyone who came up and introduced yourself to us and chatted with us.

 

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October 27, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: CAL Contest crochet events Festivals Giveaway KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Vermont yarn

Episode 058: More Cashmere & A New Mic!

Thursday September 29, 2017

 Show Notes

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Kelly - Eden by Sesia Stacy Charles Fine Yarns
  • Angela - Another week of non-yarn picks for me.  I am asking that folks consider donating money to Hurricane Relief for Texas, Florida, and more urgently, Puerto Rico.  My charity pick is One American Appeal, founded by the 5 past Presidents of the United States.  One hundred percent of your donation goes directly to hurricane relief.  If that one does not suit you, charities can also be found at both Charity Navigator and Charity Watch
  • 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 Are We Wearing?:

FOs:

 

WIPs:

Upcoming Projects:

 

Acquisitions:

  • Dye Kits (Angela)
  • Canon VIXIA HF R800 (Kelly - lots of upcoming video footage from Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival and NY Sheep and Wool Festival!)

Events:

KALs:

  • Rhinebeck KAL/CAL - AKA the Rhinebeck Sweater - but who are we kidding, this is the chance to show off your knits, so this can be more than sweaters!  We are still working on the details, but here’s the general idea: The rule for this K/CAL is that you must use a pattern that incorporates cables.  KAL/CAL will start August 1, 2017 and runs until October 22, 2017.  WIPs are allowed.  If you use yarn purchased from the store you will receive extra entries for your finished object(s).  Extra entry points for posting pictures of yourself in your knit over the Rhinebeck weekend (October 21-22).  #mlyrhinebeckalong

NEW PRODUCTS IN STORE:

Pattern Giveaway!

  • And the winner of the Flat Iron Cowl giveaway is…...

Flat Iron Cowl by Larisa Demos

Random Number Generator #4 SelawDE Tammy!

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September 29, 2017 by Kelly Otty
Tags: Community Contest crochet events Festival Festivals KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn