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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 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 068: My Other Craft Room

Thursday December 7, 2017

 

Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

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  
  • 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 08, 2017 by Kelly Otty
Tags: classes Community Contest crochet events KAL 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 052: We Made It!

Thursday August 10, 2017

Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly


Topics:  

FOs:

  • Improvised Flax Baby Hat (Kelly)
  • Confetti Fade (Angela)- so very close….

WIPs:


Upcoming Projects:

  • Lots of Baby things! (Kelly)
  • Sunnyside (Angela)

Events:

  • Grand Re-opening Celebration and Green Mountain Spinnery Trunk Show - August 19
  • Rhinebeck (October 21, 2017) - The bus is reserved!  Tickets available here!

KALs:

  • Rhinebeck KAL/CAL - AKA the Rhinebeck Sweater - but who are we kidding, this is the chance to show off your knits, so this can be more than sweaters!  We are still working on the details, but here’s the general idea: The rule for this K/CAL is that you must use a pattern that incorporates cables.  KAL/CAL will start August 1, 2017 and runs until October 22, 2017.  WIPs are allowed.  If you use yarn purchased from the store you will receive extra entries for your finished object(s).  Extra entry points for posting pictures of yourself in your knit over the Rhinebeck weekend (October 21-22).  #mlyrhinebeckalong
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August 11, 2017 by Kelly Otty
Tags: crochet KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 051: Keep Calm & Eat Bacon

Thursday August 3, 2017

 

Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

FOs:

 

WIPs:

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

Events:

  • Store-wide Moving Sale!  July 21 - August 6 - in store only.
  • Store is closed August 7th and 8th (MOVING DAYS), normal hours on August 9th
  • Grand Re-opening Celebration and Green Mountain Spinnery Trunk Show - August 19th
  • Rhinebeck (October 21, 2017) - The bus is reserved!  Tickets available here!

KALs:

  • Rhinebeck KAL/CAL - AKA the Rhinebeck Sweater - but who are we kidding, this is the chance to show off your knits, so this can be more than sweaters!  We are still working on the details, but here’s the general idea: The rule for this K/CAL is that you must use a pattern that incorporates cables.  KAL/CAL will start August 1, 2017 and runs until October 22, 2017.  WIPs are allowed.  If you use yarn purchased from the store you will receive extra entries for your finished object(s).  Extra entry points for posting pictures of yourself in your knit over the Rhinebeck weekend (October 21-22).  #mlyrhinebeckalong

KALs Prize Winners:

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    August 04, 2017 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: CAL Community Contest events Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

    Episode 050: Take Two!

    Thursday July 20, 2017

     

    Show Notes:

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    Topics:  

    FOs:

    WIPs:

    Upcoming Projects:

    Acquisitions:

    Events:

    • The Great Northern Yarn Haul July 7th-23rd
    • Store-wide Moving Sale!  July 21 - August 6 - in store only.
    • Store is closed August 7 and 8 (MOVING DAYS), normal hours on August 9
    • Grand Re-opening Celebration and Green Mountain Spinnery Trunk Show - August 19
    • Rhinebeck (October 21, 2017) - The bus is reserved!  Tickets available here!

    KALs:

    • KAL - Spring Into Summer Shawl, pattern by Knitting Expat Designs.  Also starts May 21.  Join both KALs at once by using Legacy Fiber Artz yarn as one of your choices!  The yarn from Wonderland Yarns is in!
    • KAL/CAL - Legacy Fiber Artz Along!  This KAL/CAL will start May 21st after the Legacy Fiber Artz Trunk Show at Must Love Yarn! There is a bundle in the Ravelry Group with some ideas.  Please feel free to add others.

    Upcoming KALs:

    • Rhinebeck KAL/CAL - AKA the Rhinebeck Sweater - but who are we kidding, this is the chance to show off your knits, so this can be more than sweaters!  We are still working on the details, but here’s the general idea: The rule for this K/CAL is that you must use a pattern that incorporates cables.  KAL/CAL will start August 1, 2017 and runs until October 22, 2017.  WIPs are allowed.  If you use yarn purchased from the store you will receive extra entries for your finished object(s).  Extra entry points for posting pictures of yourself in your knit over the Rhinebeck weekend (October 21-22).  #mlyrhinebeckalong We will firm up the rules and start a thread in the Ravelry Group, but start looking for patterns that involve cables and get your yarn picked out, the Rhinebeck along starts in less than two weeks!

    Other Items:

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    July 21, 2017 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: CAL classes Community Contest crochet events Festival Fiber KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Spinning Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

    Episode 049: Three Feet of Feep

    Thursday July 13, 2017
     
    Show Notes:
    Where to find us:
    As Must Love Yarn
    Instagram            Twitter                 Ravelry                 Facebook            Periscope
     
    Angela
    Instagram            Ravelry
     
    Kelly
    Instagram            Ravelry

    FOs:

    WIPs:

    Upcoming Projects:

    Acquisitions:

    Events:

    KALs:

    • KAL - Spring Into Summer Shawl, pattern by Knitting Expat Designs.  Also starts May 21.  Join both KALs at once by using Legacy Fiber Artz yarn as one of your choices!  The yarn from Wonderland Yarns is in!
    • KAL/CAL - Legacy Fiber Artz Along!  This KAL/CAL will start May 21st after the Legacy Fiber Artz Trunk Show at Must Love Yarn! There is a bundle in the Ravelry Group with some ideas.  Please feel free to add others.

    Upcoming KALs:

    • Rhinebeck KAL/CAL - AKA the Rhinebeck Sweater - but who are we kidding, this is the chance to show off your knits, so this can be more than sweaters!  We are still working on the details, we are thinking we may do the following: The rule for this K/CAL is that you must use a pattern by Kate Davies or Tincanknits (Knit) or Katy Peterson Sincerely Pam Without Seams Jennifer Pionk (crochet), that’s it.  KAL/CAL will start August 1, 2017 and runs until October 21, 2017.  WIPs are allowed.  If you use yarn purchased from the store you will receive ___ extra entries for your finished object(s).  Extra entry points for posting pictures of yourself in your knit over the Rhinebeck weekend (October 21-22).  #mlyrhinebeckalong This idea is still being formulated, there is a link below to take you to a Ravelry thread to give us your ideas for a Rhinebeck Along!

    Other Items:

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    July 14, 2017 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: Community crochet events KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Spinning Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

    Episode 043: Smitten

    Thursday May 25, 2017

     

    Show Notes:

    Where to find us:

    As Must Love Yarn
    Instagram            Twitter                 Ravelry                 Facebook            Periscope
     
    Angela
    Instagram            Ravelry
     
    Kelly
    Instagram            Ravelry

    FOs:

    HOs:

    WIPs:

     

    What We Are Wearing

    Upcoming Projects:

     

    Events:

    KALs:

    • KAL - Spring Into Summer Shawl, pattern by Knitting Expat Designs.  Also starts May 21.  Join both KALs at once by using Legacy Fiber Artz yarn as one of your choices!  The yarn from Wonderland Yarns is in!
    • KAL/CAL - Legacy Fiber Artz Along!  This KAL/CAL will start May 21st after the Legacy Fiber Artz Trunk Show at Must Love Yarn! There is a bundle in the Ravelry Group with some ideas.  Please feel free to add others.

    Other Items:

    Stash Acquisitions:

    • Kelly’s Legacy Fiber Artz Trunk Show Beauties
      • Pizza Party on Single Toes
      • Jumpin’ Jellyfish on Steel Toes
      • Daffodil Disco on Twisty Toes
      • Flirty Flamingo on Twisty Toes
      • Sunset Graffiti on Twisty Toes
      • Mint Fringe on Twisty Toes
    • Legacy Fiber Artz Skein of Thrones #2 Dragon Eggs on Cozy Toes
    • Kelly’s Peggy Jane Fibers Pretties
      • Fuzzy Peach
      • Harmony
    • Kelly’s Fiber Stash Lovelies
      • Mellon-Cholly on Strong Toes
      • Tale as Old as Time on Strong Toes
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    May 27, 2017 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: CAL Community Contest events Festivals Giveaway KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

    Episode 042: Kelly and Silent Ang

    Thursday May 18, 2017

     

    Show Notes:
    Where to find us:
    As Must Love Yarn
    Instagram            Twitter                 Ravelry                 Facebook            Periscope
     
    Angela
    Instagram            Ravelry
     
    Kelly
    Instagram            Ravelry

    Events:

    KALs:

    • Upcoming KAL - Spring Into Summer Shawl, pattern by Knitting Expat Designs.  Also starts May 21.  Join both KALs at once by using Legacy Fiber Artz yarn as one of your choices!  The yarn from Wonderland Yarns is in! For all the details go to Ravelry, and to share progress on Instagram use #MLYSISSKAL
    • Upcoming KAL/CAL - Legacy Fiber Artz Along!  This KAL/CAL will start May 21st after the Legacy Fiber Artz Trunk Show at Must Love Yarn! Details on Ravelry, us #MLYLegacyMAL to share your progress on Instagram!

    Other Items:

    • 1000 Subscriber Giveaway! We’re at 991 subscribers now, so it won’t be long until we hit 1000!  We’ll let you know how to enter as we get closer, probably on next week’s podcast!!!
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    May 19, 2017 by Kelly Otty
    Tags: events Festivals Must Love Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn