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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

    Podcast Episode 196: All the Angora

     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: 
      • Noro Ito
        • $45.00 per skein
        • 437y/200g 100% Wool
        • 4-5 Sts = 1" on US 7-9 Needles
        • Hand wash, dry flat - or dry clean
      • Noro Kureyon
        • $10.00 per skein
        • 108y/50g 100% Wool
        • 4.5-5 sts = 1" on US 7-8
        • Hand Wash or Dry Clean
      • Noro Okunoshima
        • $29.99 per skein
        • 35% Silk, 28% Wool, 20% Angora, 17% Mohair
        • 4-5sts = 1" on US 7-9 needles
        • Hand wash, dry flat
      • Noro Silk Garden
        • $12.99 per skein
        • 108y/50g 45% Silk 45% Kid Mohair 10% Lambs Wool
        • 4.5-5 Sts = 1" on US 7-8 Needles
        • Dry Clean
      • Noro Silk Garden Solo
        • $11.95 per skein
        • 110y/50g 45% Silk 45% Mohair 10% WooI
        • 4.5 sts per inch on a US 8.0 needle
        • Dry Clean
      • Details about Podcast Picks
        • Good in-store or online
        • Use code: ****** (Code given in Podcast)
        • 10% off the weekly pick items
        • Runs for 2 weeks (2/18/22-3/3/22)
    • Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    1. Using Gauge Dye Works Yarn for this project
  • Danni Sweater by This.Bird.Knits (Angela)
  • Big Mitt #2 - see above (Jen)
  • Musselburgh Hat by Ysolda Teague (Jen)
  • Evenfall by Andrea Mowry (Jen)
  • Not-so-Secret SOV pattern (Jen)

    • Simmering:

    Casting On:

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • New Class schedule NOW POSTED (for late February - April)
    • 2022 Edition of Seasons of Vermont Boxes.  Will be 4 boxes this year - released mid-March, mid-June, mid-September, and mid-December.

    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 with the release of the March 2022 box
      • Ends May 15, 2022
      • 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. 

     

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    February 18, 2022 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: CAL classes Community group KAL kits knit New Yarn yarn

    Podcast Episode 195: Tangents

     

     

    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: 
      • Katia Concept Cotton Merino
        • $9.99 per skein
        • 115y/50g 70% Cotton 30% Extrafine Merino Wool
        • 4 Sts = 1" on US 7-8 Needles
      • Katia Concept Cotton Merino Tweed
        • $10.99 per skein
        • 115y/50g 53% Recycled Cotton, 25% Extra Fine Merino, 22% Recycled Polyester
        • 4 Sts = 1" on US 7-8 Needles
      • Lana Grossa Silkhair Hand Dyed 
        • $30.00 per skein
        • 460y/50g 70% Superkid Mohair, 30% Silk
        • 6 Sts = 1" on US 3 Needles
      • Details about Podcast Picks
        • Good in-store or online
        • Special Code: Given out on podcast
        • 10% off the weekly pick items
        • Runs for 2 weeks (2/4/22-2/18/22)

     

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    • Not a one, though Pinions is close (Angela)
    • Nope (Jen)

    WIPs :

    1. Using Gauge Dye Works Yarn for this project
  • Danni Sweater by This.Bird.Knits (Angela)
  • Evenfall by Andrea Mowry (Jen)
  • Not-so-Secret SOV pattern (Jen)

    • Simmering:

    Casting On:

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • New Class schedule NOW POSTED (for late February - April)
    • 2022 Edition of Seasons of Vermont Boxes.  Will be 4 boxes this year - released mid-March, mid-June, mid-September, and mid-December.

    Other Things We Mention:

    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 with the release of the March 2022 box
      • Ends May 15, 2022
      • 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. 

     

    View article »
    February 04, 2022 by Angela Zaikowski

    Podcast Episode 194: All The Things

     

     Where to find us:

     

    Topics:  

    What’s New:

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    • Pinions by Sharon From Security/Casapinka (Angela)
    • Evenfall by Andrea Mowry (Jen)
    • Pinions by Sharon From Security/Casapinka (Jen)

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • New Class schedule coming soon (for late February - April)
    • 2022 Edition of Seasons of Vermont Boxes.  Will be 4 boxes this year - released mid-March, mid-June, mid-September, and mid-December.

     

    Other Things We Mention:

    KAL/CALs: 

    • Shiftalong now known as “To Be named 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 
    View article »
    January 24, 2022 by Angela Zaikowski

    Episode 193 Gnome in a Tree

     

    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)  
    • New Yarns in stock: Teenie Weenie Wool! Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    • Pinions by Sharon From Security/Casapinka (Angela)
    • Campsider by Alicia Plummer (Angela)
    • Pinions by Sharon From Security/Casapinka (Jen)

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    • Magnolia sweater by Camilla Vad (Jen) - swatch complete!

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • New Class schedule coming soon (for Jan - Apr)!

    KAL/CALs: 

    • Warmth with Yarn - coming this fall again
    • Sweaterapolooza - PRIZE Drawn for this KAL
    • Shiftalong
      • Starts January 1, 2022 
      • Runs through March 31, 2022
      • Come make any of the Shift Patterns with us.  Jen and Angela are planning on making the Shifty by Andrea Mowry 
    View article »
    December 23, 2021 by Angela Zaikowski

    Episode 192: Things That Don't Get Done

    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)  
    • New Yarns in stock: so many! Check it all out at Must Love Yarn

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

    • MLY Holiday Pop-ups
      • 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!
    • Angela also mentions a quilt that is being raffled to support a nonprofit.  The raffle is still live.  

    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

     

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    December 03, 2021 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: CAL classes FiberStash Holiday knit group Must Love Yarn podcast Seasons of Vermont Shelburne Trunk Show

    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
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    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 190 Sun Stripe

     

    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)  
    • 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)  
    • 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.

     

    View article »
    November 05, 2021 by Angela Zaikowski
    Tags: classes Community events Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn Rhinebeck Seasons of Vermont Vermont

    Podcast Episode 189: The Leg

     

     

     Where to find us:

    • Kelly

    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)  
    • New Yarns in stock:

    What We Are Wearing:

    FO’S:

    WIPs :

    Simmering:

    Casting On:

    • Indigo Dyed Yarn Sweater - Help Angela Choose

    Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

      • Upcoming Mini Market on October 2-3, 2021
        • Exciting list of vendors
          • SATURDAY, October 2, 2021
            • Fiberstash Yarns
            • Bobolink Yarns
            • Junction Fiber Mill
          • SUNDAY, October 3, 2021
            • Hands & Heart Yarn
            • Dillner Yarns
            • Kingdom Fleece & Fiberworks
            • From 10:00am-2:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday
            • Will be outside in the parking lot
            • Masks required
        • 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.
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        October 01, 2021 by Angela Zaikowski
        Tags: CAL Community events Festival Festivals FiberStash KAL Must Love Yarn New Yarn Shelburne Trunk Show

        Podcast Episode 188: Missing Swatch

         

         

        Where to find us:

        • Kelly

         

        Topics:  

        What’s New:

        What We Are Wearing:

        FO’S:

        • None that I brought.  Forgot the Cat Cocoon (Angela)

        WIPs :

        Simmering:

        Casting On:

        Upcoming Events and Exciting Things:

          • Seasons of Vermont - August Box “Golden Hour” 
            • Released August 13, 2021 at noon ET
            • Still a few left in both sizes!
          • Upcoming Mini Market on October 2-3, 2021
            • Exciting list of vendors
              • SATURDAY, October 2, 2021
                • Fiberstash Yarns
                • Bobolink Yarns
                • Junction Fiber Mill
              • SUNDAY, October 3, 2021
                • Hands & Heart Yarn
                • Dillner Yarns
                • Kingdom FLeece & Fiberworks
            • From 10:00am-2:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday
            • Will be outside in the parking lot
          • 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.

           

          View article »
          September 17, 2021 by Angela Zaikowski