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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 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 076: That Sweater Needs Arms

Thursday February 1, 2018

Where to find us:

  • Kelly


Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Berroco Quinoa - Kelly
  • Gleener On The Go and Regular Gleener - 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:

  • Nothing hand knit (Kelly)
  • Jodi and Socks!(Angela)

FO’s:

  • Do Swatches count? (Angela)

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!).  The first round of kits have sold out, Kristie from FiberStash is dyeing up some more  for us.  

  • 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 02, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community Giveaway KAL 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 74: Robot Knitters

Where to find us:

  • Kelly


Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

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.  We will have those kits available at the end of the month or maybe this weekend per an update from Kristie.

  • 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.

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.  Stay tuned to next week’s episode on how to enter.  We have put together “Taste of Vermont” prizes, including some Wing and A Prayer Farm “Boy Band” Skeins, some soap from Vermont Soap Company and chocolates from Lake Champlain chocolates.
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January 19, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: events FiberStash Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 071: The Episode With No Name

Join Kelly and Angela for picks of the week, finished Objects, and some new works in progress. Angela may also being trying something she hasn’t done before and we have a background chair spinner. Enjoy!
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December 29, 2017 by Kelly Otty
Tags: events FiberStash Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Shelburne 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 067: Lettlopi & Chicken Curtains

 Thursday November 30, 2017

Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

What We are Wearing:

FO’s:

WIPs :

Events:

  • YouTube Live Stream 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 3, 2017 at noon EST
      • 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 01, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: events FiberStash Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 065: Yarn Ear Muffs

Wednesday November 15, 2017

 

Show Notes: 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Kelly - Big Ball Flausch
  • Angela - Blue Sky Fibers Extra to make Lowlands by Tincan Knits (a suggestion for this yarn)
  • 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:

  • Join us on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 3:00-5:00pm in the store for a post-Thanksgiving craft gathering (there will be food!) as a Thank you from Must Love Yarn.
  • Small Business Saturday is November 25, 2017 - the store is open from 10:00am-5:00pm.  Join us in-store for some fun giveaways and sales!
  • Cyber Monday Anyone?  November 27, 2017 is Cyber Monday.  For our online shoppers use the Code SHIPFREE to enjoy FREE SHIPPING for any products ordered on November 27, 2017 in the online store, (Free shipping to US locations only).
  • YouTube Live Stream 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 3, 2017 at noon EST
      • 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.

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!

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November 17, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community Giveaway Holiday KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Shelburne Vermont yarn