Unraveling ...a knitting podcast

In Episode 88, Greg and Pam discuss figs, family, and floor stands. They also explored identifying mystery yarns.

Special thanks to TopHat Heather for this episode’s intro! Heather hosts the JABAK Podcast.

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NOTES Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg blocked The Peacock’s Tale by Nim Teasdale. He used Wolle’s Yarn Creations Cotton 100 gr in the Growth 2 colorway. He absolutely loves the shawl. Check out his project page.
• Greg finished some basic socks for himself. He used Sea Star Handpaints Bare Foot in the Sweater Weather colorway and was sloppy about weaving in the ends. Check out his project page.
• Greg started some more basic socks for himself. This time using Sea Star Handpaints Burried Treasure (a DK-weight yarn) in the Cape Hatteras & Brick-ish kit. He loves knitting big fluffy socks. Check out his project page.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam finished her Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey. She used yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo.
• Pam started the Super Soft Merino Snowflake Scarf by Purl Soho. It is for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Project. She is using Allegria Grande by Manos del Uruguay.
• Pam worked on Scott’s Socks – toe-up, stockinette, FLKH using Patons Kroy Sock Fx.
• Pam started spinning the 2nd singles of her Cheviot sock spinning project. The fiber is lovely from Sadie Spins Yarn!
• Pam discove...

In Episode 129, Greg and Pam discuss hot dogs, pizza, and cheese.

Many thanks to MaryBeth and Helen of the Crafty Toads podcast and Toad Hollow for the episode introduction!

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. ***Please help us manage the group by answering the questions when you request to join!***

SPONSORS

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

NOTES Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Note on Ravelry Links

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information

Patreon You can now financially support Unraveling...a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Nothing about the existing podcast is changing—we will continue to deliver regular and book club episodes like we have been doing for years—everything available via Patreon is extra. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. Yarn in the News

• We shared a blog post from Tin Can Knits called Why Do We Knit? Come over the Ravelry or Facebook groups and tell us why you knit (or crochet, etc)

Greg’s Projects

• Greg finished his Sockhead Slouch Hat by Kelly McClure (project page). He used Life in the Long Grass Moon yarn.
• Greg started AND finished the Mountain Day Stocking Hat by Toad Hollow. It was a kit of Toad Hollow Yarns DK Toad mini-skeins.
• Greg is working on his Christmas Eve Cast-on socks. He is using yarn from Oink Pigments.
• Greg finished Frog from Frog & Toad and is working on his (overrated) pants. When Frog’s done, he’ll tackle Toad.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam finished her Spinning for Socks Socks in cheviot spun from Sadie Spins! and she is loosely followedthe Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.
• Pam worked on the Gro Shawl and is using Twisted Willow Merino Linen Twist<...

In Episode 176, Greg and Pam discuss birthdays, possums, and the changing landscape of the fiber industry.

Many thanks to rijamos Ruth for the episode introduction! You can find Ruth’s books on her website. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form.

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Patreon

You can financially support Unraveling...a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call will be on Sunday, June 11 at 6pm. Patrons, head over to the Patreon page and let us know your preference!***

NOTES Greg’s Projects

• Greg gifted the Baby Surprise Jacket he recently finished.
• Greg designed a new hat, and will be writing the pattern up soon.
• Greg has a new pattern available: Amanda’s Cowl. Kits can be obtained from Jimmy Beans Wool. The pattern will eventually be released for individual purchase in his Ravelry shop.
• Greg has a pattern in an upcoming book–The Disney Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town by Tanis Gray! Release date is September 26, 2023. Go ahead and preorder it from your LYS or Amazon.com.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam is spinning some BFL.
• Pam worked on the Sophie Scarf, by Petite Knit using leftover KnitPicks Hawthorne from her Star Shower.
• Pam finished Ranunculus. She i...

In Episode 195, Greg and Pam discuss the cat hobo network, skating, and doves.

Many thanks to RamHarmony Rachel for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

GIVEAWAY: We gave away a copy of the book Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates! For those of you that need to find a National Park to visit, check out the National Park Service website.

Check out our new MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the January giveaway using this Google Form.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It’s an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!)

Patreon

You can financially support Unraveling...a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades.

NOTES Greg’s Projects

• Greg’s “Love is Love” socks (yarn from Knitcircus yarn, check out his project page) won $100 in the Sox Therapy Ravelry group!.
• Greg finished a pair of socks in the “Northern Lights” colorway from Bad Sheep Yarn. Check out his project page.
• Greg started the “Caswell’s Four Points Cowl” (pattern by Joan Beebe). He’s using Anzulla Dottieyarn. Check out his project page.

Pam’s Project

• Pam finished her silk woven scarf. It was too long so she had to separate it into a functional scarf and a smaller piece. This was woven with a purchased kit from Neal the Weaver.
• Pam finished