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Episode 092: No Yarn Desert

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Baah Yarn Savannah & New York - Kelly
  • Malabrigo Rios - 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:

  • Nothing to see here this week...

WIPs :

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

Events:

KALs:

  • Shorty Sock K/CAL - starting April 17, 2018 and running through June 17, 2018.  We’ve posted some pattern ideas on the Ravelry Board.  We also show a C/KAL prize generously donated by Green Mountain Spinnery.
  • Summer TShirt K/CAL.  Starts May 1, 2018 and runs through July 31, 2018.  Check out our Bundle on Ravelry for lots of pattern inspiration.  Use #MLYSummerKAL to share your progress on your summer tops.  Feel free to swatch before May 1st!

 

Upcoming KALs:

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

GIVEAWAY (Prize):

  • Jodi Shawl KAL FO Prizes….and the winner(s) are…... will be posted in the Ravelry Board in a few days. 

 

SHOUT OUTS:

  • Thank you to everyone who came to the Meet the Farmers event.  It was a lot of fun, and so nice to meet everyone.

 

New In Store:

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June 08, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: CAL Community Contest events FiberStash KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Seasons of Vermont Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 091: I Blame the Cupcakes!

Thursday May 31, 2018

 Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Zitron Feinheit- Kelly
  • Wonderland Yarn Mini Skeins Cheshire Cat Fingering - Angela.
  • If you purchase any of the items this week that are in stock from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!  Be sure the discount is showing in your cart before submitting your order, we can no longer offer refunds for discounts that are not applied correctly. If you have questions please send us a message before submitting your order!

What We are Wearing:

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

FO’s:

  • Nothing to see here this week...

 

WIPs :

Upcoming Projects:

 

Events:

KALs:

  • Jodi Shawl KAL - started April 1 and runs through May 31.  We will have more kits the weekend of April 7 from Peggy Jane Fibers. Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn.  More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.  Post your FO’s on the Finished Object thread for prizes. If you want to share your progress on Instagram, use #mlyjodikal so we can follow along!
  • Shorty Sock K/CAL - starting April 17, 2018 and running through June 17, 2018.  We’ve posted some pattern ideas on the Ravelry Board.  We also show a C/KAL prize generously donated by Green Mountain Spinnery.
  • Summer TShirt K/CAL.  Starts May 1, 2018 and runs through July 31, 2018.  Check out our Bundle on Ravelry for lots of pattern inspiration.  Use #MLYSummerKAL to share your progress on your summer tops.  Feel free to swatch before May 1st!

 

Upcoming KALs:

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

New In Store:

 

 

 

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

Episode 087: Yarn, Prizes & Cake!

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Juniper Moon Farm Zooey - Kelly
  • Lana Grossa Collino - 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:

WIPs :

Upcoming Projects:

Events:

  • June 2, 2018 in the afternoon - Meet the Farmers and Trunk Show.  Trunk shows with Green Mountain Spinnery and FiberStash Dyeworks.
  • June 9, 2018 - World Wide Knit in Public Day
  • July 13-29, 2018 - Great Northern Yarn Haul
  • July 14, 2018 - Latvian Colorwork Mittens Class with Donna Druchunas
  • July 28, 2018 - Evening at the Ballpark with the Vermont Lake Monsters

KALs:

  • Jodi Shawl KAL - started April 1 and runs through May 31.  We will have more kits the weekend of April 7 from Peggy Jane Fibers. Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn.  More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.  Post your FO’s on the Finished Object thread for prizes. If you want to share your progress on Instagram, use #mlyjodikal so we can follow along!
  • Shorty Sock K/CAL - starting April 17, 2018 and running through June 17, 2018.  We’ve posted some pattern ideas on the Ravelry Board.  We also show some kits from Legacy Fiber Artz

Upcoming KALs:

  • Summer TShirt K/CAL.  Starts May 1, 2018 and runs through July 31, 2018.  Check out our Bundle on Ravelry for lots of pattern inspiration.  Use #MLYSummerKAL to share your progress on your summer tops.  Feel free to swatch before May 1st!

GIVEAWAY (Prize):

  • Prizes for 2 year podiversary giveaways - and the winner is…...

 

  • We will be doing giveaways during the June 2, 2018 Meet the Farmer’s Event.  

 

New In Store:

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April 27, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community Contest events Giveaway KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 080: Rainbow of Yarn

 Wednesday March 7, 2018

 

Show Notes

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Regia Tutti Frutti - Kelly
  • Great Adirondack Yarn Co Superwash Merino - 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:

  • Skunked again (Angela)
  • Nothing (Kelly)

WIPs :

UpComing Projects:

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:

  • 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): 

  • Hitchhiker Shawl KAl Prizes - AND THE WINNER IS….we don’t want to spoil it here.  But we do announce in the episode.
  • 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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March 09, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community Contest KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn Peggy Jane Fibers podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 079: #YARNPROBLEMS

Thursday March 1, 2018

 

Show Notes:

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Wool and the Gang Kinda Magic Sock Yarn - Kelly
  • Woolin & Co. - 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:

Ho’s:

WIPs :

UpComing Projects:

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).  We’ll be drawing for prizes next week, March 8th and announcing the winners on the next podcast!
  • 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:

  • Possibly a summer top KAL, or summer KAL, we’ll keep you posted...

 

New In Store:

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March 02, 2018 by Kelly Otty
Tags: KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn 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 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 73: Swatches, Revisited

Where to find us:

  • Kelly


Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Malabrigo Dos Tierras - Kelly
  • KFI Painted Desert - Angela
  • If you purchase any of the items this week that are available from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast!

What We are Wearing:

FO’s:

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 - starts January 15, 2018 and runs through end of February 2018.  Use that special skein of sock yarn, knit a fun shawl project (Great option for the Jan/Feb box of the Seasons of Vermont yarn).

Upcoming KALs:

  • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Kristie from FiberStash is dyeing up some kits for us for this pattern.  We will have those kits available at the end of the month.

  • Berroco (they distribute Istex Lopi yarns) is hosting a Lopi Knit Along, we will be KAL-ing with them!  More details to come!

GIVEAWAY (Prize): 

  • 2,000 Subscriber Giveaway!!!!!  Help us reach 2,000 subscribers on our YouTube Channel.  We are putting together “Taste of Vermont” prizes, including some Wing and A Prayer Farm “Boy Band” Skeins.

New In Store:

Seasons of Vermont Boxes Available Here!
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    January 12, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: classes Community events KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 070: It's Actually About Yarn

    Thursday December 21, 2017

    Show Notes:

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Kelly - Must Love Yarn Gift Card ($60 gift card for $50)
    • Angela - Must Love Yarn Gift Card ($30 gift card for $25)
    • These coupon codes will only be good for one week.  They expire on December 29!
    • 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:

    • 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  

    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.

    Upcoming KALs:

    • Berroco (they distribute Istex Lopi yarns) is hosting a Lopi Knit Along, we will be KAL-ing with them!  More details to come!

    GIVEAWAY (Prize):

    • 2,000 Subscriber Giveaway!!!!!  Help us reach 2,000 subscribers on our YouTube Channel.  We are putting together “Taste of Vermont” prizes, including some Wing and A Prayer Farm “Boy Band” Skeins.

    Shout-OUTS!

    • Jenn in Richmond!  Thanks for watching!
    • Jim & Patty (Sligospins) from CT

    Other Things We Mention

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    December 22, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Community Contest events FiberStash KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn