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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 089: Happy Thursday!

Thursday May 17, 2018

 Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly


Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Round Mountain Fibers- Kelly (I’ve picked these before, but they have added some new fabric prints!)
  • Juniper Moon Herriot Fine - Angela. Inspired by the New shawl pattern from Joji Locatelli, Bark Lines
  • 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:

WIPs :

Upcoming Projects:

Spinning:

  • Spinning up two 3 ply samples of Spunky Eclectic Falkland in the Colorway For A Cause: Nigerian Dwarf color.  I’m spinning a semi-woolen yarn to use for the Georgetown by Hannah Fettig.

Acquisitions:

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 .  Now has a Ravelry Group.
  • 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 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:

Givaways:

  • Bride by the Sea pattern giveaway!  Drumroll…...
  • We will be doing giveaways during the June 2, 2018 Meet the Farmer’s Event.  

 

Shout Outs:

  • Knitting Knook Mary from North Bennington

New In Store:

Season’s of Vermont Think Summer Box - will be released on May 21, 2018 at noon EST (sorry for the delay).

 

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May 18, 2018 by Kelly Otty
Tags: Community events KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 088: We Forget

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Woodland Animal & Sock Project Pouches - Kelly (I’ve picked these before, but they have added some new fabric prints!)
  • Juniper Moon Farm Findley & Findley Dappled - 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)
  • Maybe Ninilchik - (Kelly)

FO’s:

  • Hungry Horse Hat (Angela)
  • Weaving in ends on Ninilchik as we speak!  Still needs a good blocking and photos... (Kelly)

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):

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

 

New In Store:

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May 04, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: events KAL knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News 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 086: Ten Minutes of Cake

 Where to find us:

  • Kelly

Topics:  

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:

  • What? I am supposed to finish things? (Angela)
  • Mock Rib CSM Socks (Kelly)

WIPs :

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

Events:

  • April 21, 2018 - LYS Day.  
  • 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

GIVEAWAY (Prize):

  • Prize for the On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - 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 20, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community Contest Giveaway KAL knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 083: Frolicking Counselor of Yarn

Thursday March 29, 2018

Show Notes: 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Tahki Stacy Charles Alden - Kelly - we show the Boat Basin Fringed Shawl
  • Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool - 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:

Acquisitions:

  • Legacy Fiber Artz Yarn for the Changes Shawl (Angela)

Events:

  • June 2, 2018 in the afternoon - Meet the Farmers and Trunk Show

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):

 

New In Store:

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March 30, 2018 by Kelly Otty
Tags: Community Contest events Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn Peggy Jane Fibers podcast Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont

Episode 081: Angela Loves KALs

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Zuaberball & Zauberball Crazy - Kelly
  • Great Adirondack Organic Cotton - 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 :

UpComing Projects:

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.
  • 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.

Other Mentions:

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March 16, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn Peggy Jane Fibers podcast Seasons of Vermont Shelburne Store News 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 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