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
  • September 20, 2024 by Angela Zaikowski

    Episode 207: Missing Yarn

    Where to find us:

     

     

    Topics:  

    What’s New:

    • Knit Group is back IN-PERSON!
      • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted)
      • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted) 
    • PODCAST PICK REVIVED:
      • Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky - $12.50 per skein
        • 145y/100g 100% Superwash Wool
        • 3.5 Sts = 1" on US 10.5 Needles
        • For best results, place garment in a mesh wash bag, machine wash separately in cold water on delicate cycle. Tumble dry on low.
      • Details about Podcast Picks
        • Good in-store or online
        • Use code: GIVEN ON THE PODCAST
        • 10% off the weekly pick items
        • Runs for 2 weeks (9/30/22-10/14/22)
    • 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!
    • 2022 Seasons of Vermont Boxes  
      • GRATITUDE box now available! Mountaintop Socks pattern, DK weight self-striping yarn + complementary mini-skein by Woolens and Nosh, and bag by Fitzhugh Perfectly (and lots of other goodies)!
      • June 2022 - BALANCE still available 

    Other Things We Mention:

    KAL/CALs: 

    • Seasons of Vermont (SOV) Along - PRIZES DRAWN - KAL will continue
      • Starts March 18, 2022 (Release date of the first SOV box in 2022)
      • Ends May 15, 2022* subject to extensions
      • Have a SOV box that you need motivation to use?  Join us for this KAL using SOV yarns and patterns.  Don’t have an SOV box?  Not a problem, use of the released patterns from the box and your project will qualify.  Use both yarn and pattern and gain extra entries. 
      • Want to look at the SOV patterns?  We have created a SOV Bundle

     

    • Summer Tank Along
      • Starts 6/17/22 
      • Ends 9/5/22
      • No Sleeves (i.e. Tanks), must be a member of the Ravelry Group, WIPs allowed
      • Come join us for a summer tank along.  There are so many different tank options out there both knit and crochet.
      • Take our Crochet Tank Class this summer

     

    • Cables & Lace Along (NEW & UPCOMING) - FO Thread & Chatter Thread
      • Starts 9/15/22
      • Ends 11/30/22
      • Project must have cables or lace or both (extra entry if the project has both).  WIPS allowed.  So many fun projects for something like this from a cabled headband, to a sweater like Three Seasons Cardigan.

     

    • Warmth With Yarn K/CAL (ANNUAL)
      • Starts 9/1/22
      • Ends 12/31/22
      • Our annual K/CAL for donation knitting.  Help provide warm items for donation.  We pick local organizations to donate to.  You can drop off your items at the store.  Not local to us? Donate locally and enter in the Ravelry Thread.

     

     

    Podcast Episode 189: The Leg

     

     

     Where to find us:

    • Kelly

    Topics:  

    What’s New:

    • Knit Group is back IN-PERSON!
      • Wednesdays from 5pm-7pm (virtual group still being hosted)
      • Sunday from 1pm-3pm (virtual group still being hosted)  
    • New Yarns in stock:

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    • Indigo Dyed Yarn Sweater - Help Angela Choose

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

      • Upcoming Mini Market on October 2-3, 2021
        • Exciting list of vendors
          • SATURDAY, October 2, 2021
            • Fiberstash Yarns
            • Bobolink Yarns
            • Junction Fiber Mill
          • SUNDAY, October 3, 2021
            • Hands & Heart Yarn
            • Dillner Yarns
            • Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks
            • From 10:00am-2:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday
            • Will be outside in the parking lot
            • Masks required
        • Classes are posted, more coming soon!

        KAL/CALs: 

        • Warmth with Yarn - coming this fall again
        • Sweaterapolooza - starts now - runs through November 27, 2021 (new date!)
          • WIPS allowed
          • Come knit a sweater with us, for wearing at a fall festival or just around town.  Sweater weather is coming and this K/CAL will get you ready.

        Episode 145: The Great Rhinebeck Cast On

        Thursday, October 31, 2019

         

         Where to find us:

        • Kelly

        Topics:  

        PICK OF THE WEEK:

        Katia Big Paint - comes with free hat pattern! $11.99

        If you purchase in stock weekly pick yarns 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 :

         

        Simmering:

         

        Upcoming Projects:

        Events:

        • Saturday, November 9th, 11am - 2pm Green Mountain Spinnery Trunk Show!
          • Come stock up on your favorite yarns and patterns from Green Mountain Spinnery!  Don’t forget, all of the spinnery yarns count towards our Vermont Along entries (see below)!
        • Small Business Saturday and MLY Anniversary Celebration!  November 30, 2019
          • Food Drive
            • Bring in 5 non-expired/non-perishable food item for donation and receive a Coupon for in-store use the day of the event
            • Make a cash donation of $10 or more and receive a coupon for in-store use the day of the event (no credit card donations will be accepted)
          • Stay Tuned for more fun activities

        KALs: 

        • Angela’s Instagram contest….and the winner is…...
        • Warmth With Yarn K/CAL - our version of the mitten tree.  We collect and donate hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, socks, and other items intended to keep the recipient warm.  The local charities who benefit: Spectrum Youth Services, COTS, ANew Place.
          • We will collect items beginning September 1 - November 15
          • Bring items into the store or mail them to us to be entered
          • We will also run a page on Ravelry for you to enter if you are donating these items locally to you.
        • Vermont-along - Celebrate Vermont’s designers and yarn dyers
          • Begins October 1, 2019 and runs through January 1, 2020
          • Use a pattern from a Vermont Designer (bundle here) or yarn from a Vermont-based yarn dyer/farmer.  Also any Patterns from the upcoming Nomadic Knits: Vermont will also count.
          • Use multiple items and receive additional entries in the FO thread
          • Have fun and find some new designers and yarn Dyers/farmers

         

        Episode 144: Rhinebeck Eve Eve

        Thursday, October 17, 2019

         

         

         Where to find us:

        • Kelly

        Topics:  

        PICK OF THE WEEK:

        Green Mountain Spinnery Weekend Wool (Reg. $14.25), Mountain Mohair (Reg. $15.35), Sylvan Spirit (Reg. $15.25), Alpaca Elegance (Reg. $15.25), Mewesic (Reg. $15.00)

        If you purchase in stock weekly pick yarns 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:

        • NOTHING!!! (Angela)
        • Hatdana by Denise Bayron (Kelly)

         

        WIPs :

         

        Simmering:

         

        Upcoming Projects:

        Events:

        • The Rhinebeck Yarn Bazaar - being held on October 18, 2019 from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Parish Hall, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
          • Entrance is Free
        • Small Business Saturday and MLY Anniversary Celebration!  November 30, 2019
          • Food Drive
            • Bring in 5 non-expired/non-perishable food item for donation and receive a Coupon for in-store use the day of the event
            • Make a cash donation of $10 or more and receive a coupon for in-store use the day of the event (no credit card donations will be accepted)
          • Stay Tuned for more fun activities

         

        KALs: 

        • Shiftalong KAL - PRIZES!!!! AND the winner(s) are….
        • Warmth With Yarn K/CAL - our version of the mitten tree.  We collect and donate hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, socks, and other items intended to keep the recipient warm.  The local charities who benefit: Spectrum Youth Services, COTS, ANew Place.
          • We will collect items beginning September 1 - November 15
          • Bring items into the store or mail them to us to be entered
          • We will also run a page on Ravelry for you to enter if you are donating these items locally to you.
        • Vermont-along - Celebrate Vermont’s designers and yarn dyers
          • Begins October 1, 2019 and runs through January 1, 2020
          • Use a pattern from a Vermont Designer (bundle here) or yarn from a Vermont-based yarn dyer/farmer.  Also any Patterns from the upcoming Nomadic Knits: Vermont will also count.
          • Use multiple items and receive additional entries in the FO thread
          • Have fun and find some new designers and yarn Dyers/farmers

        Episode 143: (Pre) Yarn Ramble

        Thursday, October 10, 2019

         

         Where to find us:

        • Kelly

        Topics:  

        PICK OF THE WEEK:

        Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino (Reg. $14.99) & Trendsetter Yarns New York Organic Merino (Reg. $7.99)  Looking for inspiration?  I’ve created a Ravelry search for Sweaters, Hats & Cowls that would be fun colorwork options for the Pick of the Week!  Click here to take a peek!

        If you purchase in stock weekly pick yarns 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 :

        Simmering:

         

        Upcoming Projects:

        Events:

        • The Rhinebeck Yarn Bazaar - being held on October 18, 2019 from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Parish Hall, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
          • Entrance is Free
        • Small Business Saturday and MLY Anniversary Celebration!  November 30, 2019
          • Food Drive
            • Bring in 5 non-expired/non-perishable food item for donation and receive a Coupon for in-store use the day of the event
            • Make a cash donation of $10 or more and receive a coupon for in-store use the day of the event (no credit card donations will be accepted)
          • Stay Tuned for more fun activities

         

        KALs: 

        • Shiftalong KAL - PRIZES!!!! AND the winner(s) are…. (we'll draw for prizes next week!)
        • Warmth With Yarn K/CAL - our version of the mitten tree.  We collect and donate hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, socks, and other items intended to keep the recipient warm.  The local charities who benefit: Spectrum Youth Services, COTS, ANew Place.
          • We will collect items beginning September 1 - November 15
          • Bring items into the store or mail them to us to be entered
          • We will also run a page on Ravelry for you to enter if you are donating these items locally to you.
        • Vermont-along - Celebrate Vermont’s designers and yarn dyers
          • Begins October 1, 2019 and runs through December 4, 2019
          • Use a pattern from a Vermont Designer (bundle here) or yarn from a Vermont-based yarn dyer/farmer.  Also any Patterns from the upcoming Nomadic Knits: Vermont will also count.
          • Use multiple items and receive additional entries in the FO thread
          • Have fun and find some new designers and yarn Dyers/farmers

        Episode 141: Sweater Weather

        Thursday, September 19, 2019

         Where to find us:

        • Kelly

        Topics:  

        PICK OF THE WEEK:

        Queensland Collection Walkabout 100% Organic Shetland Wool $6.99

        If you purchase in stock weekly pick yarns 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:

        • Only a Stealth one…check my projects on Ravelry to figure it out. (Angela)

        WIPs :

        Simmering:

        Upcoming Projects:

        Events:

        • The Rhinebeck Yarn Bazaar - being held on October 18, 2019 from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Parish Hall, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
          • Entrance is Free

        KALs: 

        • Butterfly KAL - Starts June 13, 2019 and runs through September 5, 2019.  In conjunction with the Butterfly/Papillon Class at Must Love Yarn, we are hosting a KAL.
          • AND THE WINNER(S) ARE…...

         

        • Shiftalong KAL - The KAL will start July 1, 2019 and run through October 2, 2019 so plenty of time to knit one or all of these projects!  Any of the Shift patterns will qualify (along with WIPS).  For a preview, here are the patterns:

         

        • Warmth With Yarn K/CAL - our version of the mitten tree.  We collect and donate hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, socks, and other items intended to keep the recipient warm.  The local charities who benefit: Spectrum Youth Services, COTS, ANew Place.
          • We will collect items beginning September 1 - November 15
          • Bring items into the store or mail them to us to be entered
          • We will also run a page on Ravelry for you to enter if you are donating these items locally to you.

         

        Upcoming KALs:

        • Vermont-along - Celebrate Vermont’s designers and yarn dyers
          • Begins October 1, 2019 and runs through December 4, 2019
          • Use a pattern from a Vermont Designer (bundle here) or yarn from a Vermont-based yarn dyer/farmer.  Also any Patterns from the upcoming Nomadic Knits: Vermont will also count.
          • Use multiple items and receive additional entries in the FO thread
          • Have fun and find some new designers and yarn Dyers/farmers

         

        Other:

        • Gage’s New Friend - Swatch!
        • Gage’s Digits (for those who were asking)- if there is one you need that was not included, please let us know:
          • Head = 19 cm
          • Waist = 17 cm
          • Neck-to-tail = 12 cm
          • Waist-to-tail = 6 cm
          • Arm = 4 cm long
          • Leg = 5 cm long
          • Tail = 8 cm long

        Episode 138: This & That

        Thursday, July 25, 2019

         

        Where to find us:

        • Kelly

        Topics:  

        PICK OF THE WEEK:

        Great Adirondack Yarn Co. Organic Cotton DK & Organic Cotton DK Freeform

        If you purchase in stock weekly pick yarns 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!

        FO’s:

        WIPs :

        Simmering:

        Upcoming Projects:

        Events:

        KALs: 

        • Butterfly KAL - Starts June 13, 2019 and runs through September 5, 2019.  In conjunction with the Butterfly/Papillon Class at Must Love Yarn, we are hosting a KAL.

         

        • Shiftalong KAL - The KAL will start July 1, 2019 and run through October 2, 2019 so plenty of time to knit one or all of these projects!  Any of the Shift patterns will qualify (along with WIPS).  For a preview, here are the patterns:

        Upcoming KALs:

        • Warmth With Yarn K/CAL - our version of the mitten tree.  We collect and donate hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, shawls, socks, and other items intended to keep the recipient warm.  The local charities who benefit: Spectrum Youth Services, COTS, ANew Place.
          • We will collect items beginning September 1 - November 15
          • Bring items into the store or mail them to us to be entered
          • We will also run a page on Ravelry for you to enter if you are donating these items locally to you.

        Shout-outs:

        Hi Delores, thanks so much for visiting the shop, sorry we missed you when you were here!

        • Delores Hunkler from Webster Groves, Missouri

        Other:

        • Gage’s Digits (for those who were asking)- if there is one you need that was not included, please let us know:
          • Head = 19 cm
          • Waist = 17 cm
          • Neck-to-tail = 12 cm
          • Waist-to-tail = 6 cm
          • Arm = 4 cm long
          • Leg = 5 cm long
          • Tail = 8 cm long

         

        Episode 125: EYF & Spring!

        Wednesday March 27, 2019

         

        Where to find us:

        • Kelly

        Topics:  

        PICK OF THE WEEK:

        KFI Painted Lace - The pattern for the shawl that we show is included on the ball band of the yarn!

        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)
        • Ingrid by Isabell Kraemer (Kelly)

        WIPs :

         

        Upcoming Projects:

        Acquisitions:

         

        Events:

        Local Yarn Store Day - April 27

        Discounts:

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

         

        KALs:

        • NEW TO ME ALONG - started March 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019
          • Use a New To you Designer or Yarn Dyer
          • Lots of great suggestions and coupon codes in the Ravelry Thread.

        Episode 103: I'll Find Something

        Thursday September 6, 2018

         

        Show Notes:

        Where to find us:

        • Kelly

         

        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 (Angela)
        • Autumnly (Kelly)

        FO’s:

        WIPs :

        • Zweig (Angela) - this will be the Rhinebeck Sweater! Made some progress on the body of the sweater and am trying not to get distracted
        • Little Socks (Angela)
        • Larch by Pam Allen (Kelly)

        Upcoming Projects:

        Acquisitions:

        Events:

        • Rhinebeck Bus - Headed down, Saturday, October 20, 2018.  Click the link for more details.
        • The Unwind with Must Love Yarn Retreat - February 28, 2019-March 3, 2019  We are putting together a weekend of fun, fiber, and friendships. Our hope is to have most details, anticipated schedule, and cost lined up as soon as the caterer (i.e. bar service) gets back to me with anticipated costs.

        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 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!
        • 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.

        Upcoming 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

         

        New In Store: