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Podcast Episode 199: It's A Thing

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:
    • Juniper Moon Farm Zooey
      • $17.99 per skein
      • 284y/100g 60% Cotton 40% Linen
      • 5-6 Sts = 1" on US 3-5 Needles
      • Machine wash cold, dry flat
    • Details about Podcast Picks
      • Good in-store or online
      • Use code: (Given out on Podcast Episode)
      • 10% off the weekly pick items
      • Runs for 2 weeks (4/1/22-4/15/22)
  • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn
  • Showed some Zooey-based patterns from Juniper Moon Farms

What We Are Wearing:

FO’S:

WIPs :

Simmering:

Casting On:

Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

  • Sunflower Rising Cowl Pattern and Kits
  • New Class schedule stay tuned for updates
  • Local Yarn Shop Day - mark your calendars for April 30th. There will be things happening here, for sure! 
  • Great Northern Yarn Haul - planning now for July 8-31st - more to come!

KAL/CALs: 

  • Shiftalong now known as “Along Along”
    • Starts January 1, 2022 
    • Runs through April 15, 2022
    • Come make any of the Patterns that use the Spincycle type yarn (Spincycle, Shoppel, Feederbrook Farm, etc) with us. Angela has decided to make Danni and Jen is making Evenfall by Andrea Mowry

 

  • Snuggle Along
    • Starts February 14, 2022 (Treat Yourself)
    • Ends approximately May 1, 2022
    • Use a fuzzy yarn in your project, such as mohair or suri alpaca
    • Make something warm and snuggly
    • Bundle of pattern ideas on the Ravelry Page

 

  • Seasons of Vermont (SOV) Along
    • 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.

 

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April 01, 2022 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community FiberStash KAL kits knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Ravelry Shelburne together Vermont

Podcast Episode 197: Yarn Squall

 

 

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:
      • SCHOPPEL WOLLE EDITION 3
        • $13.50 per skein
        • 164y/50g 100% Superfine Wool from Patagonia
        • 6.25 Sts = 1" on US 2-4 Needles
        • Machine wash gentle, dry flat
      • SCHOPPEL WOOL ZAUBERBALL STARKE 6
        • $30.00 per skein
        • 437y/150g 75% Superfine Wool from Patagonia 25% Nylon
        • 5.5 Sts = 1" on US 4-6 Needles
        • Machine wash gentle, dry flat
      • Details about Podcast Picks
        • Good in-store or online
        • Use code: Code given on the Podcast
        • 10% off the weekly pick items
        • Runs for 2 weeks (3/4/22-3/18/22)

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    Other Things We Mention:

    • How to help citizens of Ukraine
      • The Cut - has a list of resources (originally posted in Undie Untangled)
      • Etsy - filter search by artists in Ukraine and digital content (no product to ship)
      • Ravelry - In pattern search (advanced settings) you can filter the designer county to Ukraine
      • Ripple Makes Waves Hat by Casapinka (free pattern with suggestions for donations)
    • Clementine Cowl Pattern
    • Snow Squall Video

    Local Yarn Spotlight

    • Petersholm Farm
      • Upcoming Seasons of Vermont 
      • Amazing natural colored Shetland yarn

     

    KAL/CALs: 

    • Shiftalong now known as “Along Along”
      • Starts January 1, 2022 
      • Runs through April 15, 2022
      • Come make any of the Patterns that use the Spincycle type yarn (Spincycle, Shoppel, Feederbrook Farm, etc) with us. Angela has decided to make Danni and Jen is making Evenfall by Andrea Mowry

     

    • Snuggle Along
      • Starts February 14, 2022 (Treat Yourself)
      • Ends approximately May 1, 2022
      • Use a fuzzy yarn in your project, such as mohair or suri alpaca
      • Make something warm and snuggly
      • Bundle of pattern ideas on the Ravelry Page

     

    • Seasons of Vermont (SOV) Along
      • 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.
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    March 04, 2022 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Community Fiber group knitting Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Ravelry Seasons of Vermont

    Episode 191 Lights Out!

     

    Where to find us:

    As Must Love Yarn

    Angela
    Jennifer
    Kelly
    Gage/Swatch/Stitch

    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: so many! Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    • Illuminate #2 (Angela) - not yet, got distracted by HATS!  
    • Magnolia sweater by Camilla Vad (Jen) - swatch complete!

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • MLY Holiday Pop-ups
      • Friday, Saturday, Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend
      • Sunday, December 5 and 12 from 10:00am-1:00pm
      • 1-2 vendors - will be set-up inside
      • Masks required
      • Check website and social media for vendor line-up
    • 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.
    • HOLIDAYS! - coming soon
    View article »
    November 19, 2021 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Black Friday classes Community crochet events FiberStash KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Yarn Trunk Show yarn

    Episode 179: Unstructured

    Wednesday, December 23, 2020

     

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

    Topics:  

    What’s New:

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Upcoming Projects:

    • Elton by Joji Locatelli (Angela)
    • Georgetown by Hannah Fettig - Spinning/Knitting Project (Kelly) 
    • Sap Run Vest by Larisa Demos (Kelly)
    • Fisherman’s Kep by Anne Sinclair (Kelly) - Checkout their Facebook Group for details on how to get the pattern
    • Vementry Vest by Mary Jane Mucklestone (Kelly)

    KAL/CALs: 

    • Warmth with Wool
    • Dissent CAL/KAL
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    December 25, 2020 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community crochet events knit knitting Must Love Yarn New Product

    Episode 170: Prepared Unprepared

    Friday, July 10, 2020

     

     Where to find us:

    • Kelly

    Topics:  

    PICK OF THE WEEK:

    In lieu of our pick of the week for the summer months, we are hosting a series of fundraising campaigns for which proceeds are being donated to organizations that are fighting for social justice.  You can see all of the details about the organizations, our fundraising efforts and how to donate on our website (click here for details). 

    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!
    • Unwind Retreat has been cancelled for this year.  We have our eye on some possible dates for next year, but we’ll keep everyone posted.  We may be hosting a virtual marketplace for those vendors who were going to be attending the retreat, so block off August 15th on your calendar, more details to come...
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    July 10, 2020 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community crochet events KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 169: Everything But Knitting

    Thursday, July 2, 2020

     

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

    Topics:  

    PICK OF THE WEEK:

    In lieu of our pick of the week for the summer months, we are hosting a series of fundraising campaigns for which proceeds are being donated to organizations that are fighting for social justice.  You can see all of the details about the organizations, our fundraising efforts and how to donate on our website (click here for details). 

    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!



    View article »
    July 03, 2020 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community crochet events KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    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
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    June 25, 2020 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community crochet events Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 167: Outdoor Shenanigans

    Thursday, June 11, 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 releases Friday, June 12th!
    • Unwind Retreat Dates have moved - reschedule dates are August 13-16, 2020
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    June 11, 2020 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community crochet events KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 166: Zoom Matrix

    Thursday, May 28, 2020

     

     Where to find us:

    • Kelly

    Topics:  

    PICK OF THE WEEK:

    Ella Rae Denim DK $12.99

    Pick your favorite pattern!  We’ll also include one of the following patterns (a value of $5.00) with your project yarn purchase for free!  Let us know in your order notes/comments which pattern you’d like:

    Brianna Poncho by Rosemary Drysdale - all sizes require 3 balls in your choice of color

    -or-

    Lalana Shawl by Zabeth Loisel-Weiner - requires 3 balls in your choice of color

     

    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 Farm 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 releases Friday, June 12th!
    • Unwind Retreat Dates have moved - reschedule dates are August 13-16, 2020
    • Juniper Moon Farm Findley dyed by Kelly with avocado pits (technically I guess they are called seeds…) and iron modifier
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    May 28, 2020 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: crochet KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 165: Yarn Sunshine

    Thursday, May 21, 2020

     

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

    Topics:  

    PICK OF THE WEEK:

    Berroco Cambria $12.00/skein With this week's pick, if you purchase in-stock yarn to make the project, we will include the Eirian pattern by Alison Green for free (a $6 value)!  Here are the project details and yarn requirements:

    FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
    Lower Edge: 43½ (49¾, 56, 62¼, 68½)“
    Neck: 22¼ (23, 24, 26½, 27½)”
    Length: 14” for all sizes
    Recommended ease: 2–4” positive ease.

    YARN REQUIREMENTS
    BERROCO CAMBRIA (50 grs): 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) hanks

    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:

    •  (Angela)
    • (Kelly)

    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.

     

    Upcoming KAL:

    • 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

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    May 21, 2020 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community crochet events KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn