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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 072: Super Happy Madtosh

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly


    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Madelinetosh Sport - Kelly
    • Happy Feet Splash - 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:

    • What, nothing! (Angela and Kelly)

    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.
    • New Class Schedule is up!  We have a lot of great classes for January-April.

    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.
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    January 05, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: classes crochet events FiberStash KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 071: The Episode With No Name

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

    Episode 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

    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

    View article »
    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

    View article »
    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 066: Short & Sweet & Yarn

     

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    What We are Wearing:

    Events:

    • Join us on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 3:00-5:00pm in the store for a post-Thanksgiving craft gathering (there will be food!) as a Thank you from Must Love Yarn.
    • Small Business Saturday is November 25, 2017 - the store is open from 10:00am-5:00pm.  Join us in-store for some fun giveaways and sales!
    • Cyber Monday Anyone?  November 27, 2017 is Cyber Monday.  For our online shoppers within the United States use the Code SHIPFREE to enjoy FREE SHIPPING within the United States for any products ordered on November 27, 2017 in the online store.
    • YouTube Live Stream was a fantastic success!  You can still watch it, the archived version is up on the YouTube Channel and is available on iTunes.
      • Upcoming YouTube Live Events:
        • Sunday, December 3, 2017 at noon EST
        • Sunday December 31, 2017 for a New Year’s Eve Special Live Event!!! Start time will be approximately 7pm EST  

    KALs:

    • Sock along - Starts November 1 - December 31.  Socks, Socks, Socks…….Show us your socks! Knit or crochet, must post 2 finished socks, slippers, shorty socks in the FO thread.  Christmas stockings are allowed and only having one will count.  Mini socks if they are made into a bunting (i.e. lots of them) will also count.
    • 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!

    View article »
    November 24, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Community events KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

    Episode 065: Yarn Ear Muffs

    Wednesday November 15, 2017

     

    Show Notes: 

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly

     

    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    • Kelly - Big Ball Flausch
    • Angela - Blue Sky Fibers Extra to make Lowlands by Tincan Knits (a suggestion for this yarn)
    • If you purchase any of the items this week that are available from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast!

    What We are Wearing:

    FO’s:

    WIPs :

    Events:

    • Join us on Friday, November 24, 2017 from 3:00-5:00pm in the store for a post-Thanksgiving craft gathering (there will be food!) as a Thank you from Must Love Yarn.
    • Small Business Saturday is November 25, 2017 - the store is open from 10:00am-5:00pm.  Join us in-store for some fun giveaways and sales!
    • Cyber Monday Anyone?  November 27, 2017 is Cyber Monday.  For our online shoppers use the Code SHIPFREE to enjoy FREE SHIPPING for any products ordered on November 27, 2017 in the online store, (Free shipping to US locations only).
    • YouTube Live Stream was a fantastic success!  You can still watch it, the archived version is up on the YouTube Channel and is available on iTunes.
      • Upcoming YouTube Live Events:
        • Sunday, December 3, 2017 at noon EST
        • Sunday December 31, 2017 for a New Year’s Eve Special Live Event!!! Start time will be approximately 7pm EST  

    KALs:

    • Sock along - Starts November 1 - December 31.  Socks, Socks, Socks…….Show us your socks! Knit or crochet, must post 2 finished socks, slippers, shorty socks in the FO thread.  Christmas stockings are allowed and only having one will count.  Mini socks if they are made into a bunting (i.e. lots of them) will also count.

    GIVEAWAY (Prize):

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

    Yarn!

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

    Episode 064: Drizzle, Drizzle, Shine

    Where to find us:

    • Kelly


    Topics:  

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    What We are Wearing:

    FO’s:

    WIPs :

    Events:

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

    KALs:

    • Sock along - Starts November 1 - December 31.  Socks, Socks, Socks…….Show us your socks! Knit or crochet, must post 2 finished socks, slippers, shorty socks in the FO thread.  Christmas stockings are allowed and only having one will count.  Mini socks if they are made into a bunting (i.e. lots of them) will also count.

    GIVEAWAY (Prize):

    •  2,000 Subscriber Giveaway!!!!!  Help us reach 2,000 subscribers on our YouTube Channel.  We are putting together “Taste of Vermont” prizes, including some Wing and A Prayer Farm “Boy Band” Skeins.
    View article »
    November 10, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: Community Contest events Giveaway KAL knit knitting Must Love Yarn podcast Store News Vermont yarn