Episode 168: Heat Wave

Thursday, June 25, 2020

 

 Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICK OF THE WEEK:

Fundraiser https://mustloveyarn.com/pages/black-lives-matter

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:

KALs: 

  • Scrap Along

Starts: March 6, 2020

Ends: Approximately May 6, 2020 (why approximately, well you know me and locking threads)

 

    • Rules:
  1. Must use “scraps” - what would qualify as “scraps”?
    1. Leftover Yarn
    2. Leftover Fabric (yes, you can sew a FO)
    3. Yarn that you are repurposing from its originally intended project (must also list in the Frog it Thread)
  2. FO can be knit, crocheted, sewed, etc.
  3. WIPS ALLOWED
  4. Needs some pattern suggestions?

Scrapper Cardi

Well washed

The V-Back Tee

The Coziest Memory

Shiftalong

Leftover Faded Mitts

Faded Leftovers Hat

End-less Squares Blanket

Neat Ripple (crochet)

Granny Stripes (crochet)

It’s Shawl Good Cardigan (crochet)

All The Colors Shawl (crochet)

You get the idea. If you have other suggestions, please add them to the Ravelry Scrap Along Thread. There is no shortage of projects. Not sure if something qualifies? Just ask.

Get creative and have fun!

 

  • Cloudesley Along. Thanks to a very awesome discussion during the Must Love Yarn virtual knit group, we are hosting a knit along for the Cloudesley Pattern.
    • Come join us for this KAL. It will start on Friday, April 10, 2020 so there is plenty of time to check your stash or order some yarn from Must Love Yarn. A WIP will be allowed if you are just so excited and can’t wait until Friday.
    • The KAL will run to approximately June 15, 2020.
    • Some suggestions for yarn (Note pattern calls for fingering weight yarn, some of our suggestions are for sport or DK weight yarn, please check your gauge if you are substituting a different yarn weight):

Hikoo CoBaSi (both fingering, DK, and DK Tonals)

Legacy Fiber Artz Slub-a-Dub

Quince & Co Sparrow

Quince & Co Tern

Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (sport)

Berroco Quinoa (DK)

Berroco Remix Light (DK)

Berroco Summer Silk (DK)

Juniper Moon Farms Zooey (DK)

Lana Grossa Linea Pura Solo Lina (DK)

There are of course many other yarn options (even so many more available in the online store). These are mostly summer type yarns

  • Join us for a KAL with Larisa of Green Mountain Spinnery!  We will be running a virtual KAL that will kick off on May 14th at 7pm during a Virtual Knit Night through Zoom!  If you are interested in joining us, please send us an email for the link to the zoom chat - hello(at)mustloveyarn.com.  We will be knitting the patterns of Jennifer Steingass, she’s got some great ones!  So grab your needles and yarn and get your swatches made and we’ll see you next week!

Other Things We Mention

  • Seasons of Vermont Box #3!
  • Great Northern Yarn Haul
  • Must Love Yarn Virtual Knit Groups
  • The Must Love Yarn shop is open for shopping on Sundays again!  We’ll be open 12-4pm, see you soon!
  • Our in person knit groups will be meeting again at the shop.  These knit groups will be outside only (weather permitting), bring your projects and a lawn chair and practice social distancing.  We’re looking forward to seeing everyone Wednesday 5-7pm and Sunday 1-3pm!
  • The Berroco Dropship program is continuing with some great summer projects.  Check out their latest newsletter with all of the details here!
  • Unwind Retreat Dates have moved - reschedule dates are August 13-16, 2020

Episode 130: Yarn Miracles

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Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICK OF THE WEEK:

 

Juniper Moon Farm Zooey

You can take a look at some of the lovely patterns available for the JMF Zooey here.

Angela also mentions the Bridge of the Gods pattern by Kay Hopkins

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:

  • Nothing knitted (Angela)

FO’s:

  • Not a thing, though lots of yarn mishaps (Angela)

WIPs :

 

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

Events:

  • Worldwide Knit in Public Day! June 8, 2019 - we will be hosting Must Love Yarniad of 2019.  Watch social media for more details!
  • July 12th, 2019 5:30pm - We will be hosting a Great Northern Yarn Haul kickoff party with a fabulous talk by Eve Jacobs Carnahan, a Vermont based artist.  Art Knitting: Creative Beginnings and Contemporary Directions

KALs:

  • Black Berry Shawl Along! - Starts May 15, 2019 and ends July 11, 2019.  WIPS are allowed. Come knit this fun mohair and fingering weight shawl with us!

CALs:

Episode 128: Humpback Whale Cowl

Thursday May 2, 2019

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICK OF THE WEEK:

Regia Sock Yarns! - Includes new spring colors of cotton blend Tutti Frutti!

 

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:

  • HO - CSM Sock (Kelly)

WIPs :

 

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

  • Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks Yarn for the Black Berry Shawl (Angela)

Events:

  • Worldwide Knit in Public Day!

KALs:

  • NEW TO ME ALONG - started March 1, 2019 - May 1, 2019...and the winners are…..
    • We show a great prize, a project bag donated by Tish P. of EweGotABag on Etsy!

CALs:

Episode 127: Angela’s Not Allowed Crochet CAL

Thursday, April 18, 2019

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICK OF THE WEEK:

Wonderland Yarn Blossoms

 

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:

  • Fuzzyalong K/CAL - starts February 14, 2019 - April 15, 2019 AND THE WINNERS ARE……..

 

  • 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.
    • We show a great prize, a project bag donated by Tish P. of EweGotABag on Etsy!

 

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:

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:

Episode 116: Just Like Knit Group

Thursday December 13, 2018

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

PICK 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:

WIPs :

 

Upcoming Projects:

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! Retreat is full currently, please email us to be added to the waitlist.
  • Class Schedule for late winter coming soon!

 

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!!!

KALs:

  • Mitten Tree K/CAL - (We have closed the Ravelry thread and we draw prizes from the Ravelry thread and in store donations today!!!) 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
  • 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
  • Knitspiration Hat KAL - Starts December 1, 2018-January 16, 2019
    • Design your own colorwork hat!
    • Worsted weight yarn (i.e. fast project)
    • Make 1, make many
    • Get creative!

Episode 106: Meerkat!

Thursday October 4, 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:

FO’s:

  • Larch by Pam Allen (Kelly)

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)
  • The Throwback (Angela) - So I’ve been pretty much exclusively working on this
  • Sigla (for Bob) by Mary Jane Mucklestone (Kelly)
  • Anguli Cowl by Hilary Smith Callis (Kelly)
  • Super Bulky Brioche Hat (Kelly)

Upcoming Projects:

  • Winter Lake Shawl (Angela) - tried to talk one of the kids into winding this yarn for me this weekend - no go!
  • Georgetown by Hannah Fettig (Kelly)
  • Desert by Ankestrick (Kelly)

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.  Click the link for more information and to register now!

KALs:

  • 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.
  • 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:

Episode 105: Talking Yarn

Thursday September 20, 2018

 

Show Notes:

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:

  • Wrist ruler and stitch marker necklace (Angela)
  • Wrist Ruler(Kelly)

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)
  • The Throwback (Angela) - I cast on a new thing...
  • Larch by Pam Allen (Kelly)
  • Super Bulky Brioche Hat (Kelly)

Upcoming Projects:

  • Winter Lake Shawl (Angela) - tried to talk one of the kids into winding this yarn for me this weekend - no go!
  • Georgetown by Hannah Fettig (Kelly)
  • Desert by Ankestrick (Kelly)

Acquisitions:

  • So very good (Angela)
  • Well, it was the WEB’s Retreat last weekend… (Kelly)
  • Stranded Dyeworks Holiday Color “Naughty List” on the Merino Singles base (Kelly)

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

Episode 104: Surprise!

Thursday September 13, 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:

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)
  • The Throwback (Angela)
  • Larch by Pam Allen (Kelly)
  • Super Bulky Brioche Hat (Kelly)

Upcoming Projects:

  • Winter Lake Shawl (Angela) - tried to talk one of the kids into winding this yarn for me this weekend - no go!
  • Georgetown by Hannah Fettig (Kelly)
  • Desert By Ankestrick

Acquisitions:

  • So very good (Angela)
  • (Kelly)

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