Episode 98 - The Older You Get The Faster It Goes
02/14/21 • 87 min
In Episode 98, Greg and Pam discuss time, reverse engineering, and homework.
Special thanks to carpedoty Alicia for the intro! Check out Alicia’s new pattern: The Anywhere Window.
***LAST CALL*** Please take about 5 minutes to complete our Listener Survey! We want your feedback and to know a little more about our listeners!
SPONSORSWe 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 ListenersWe would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.
Note on Ravelry LinksNote 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.
Yarn in the News- Greg shared an article about reverse engineering knitting.
- Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.
- Greg is (kinda) working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor.
- Greg is (kinda) working on Frog and Toad and is concerned about finishing it in time to be a present for his wife.
- Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
- Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks.
- She also started a new spin with a BFL/Border Leicester Cross.
- She pulled yarn for the Fish Hat and mentioned the Fish Hat website.
- We covered the middle of chapter 6 (p. 135-142) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. Next episode will finish chapter 6 (p144-151)
- Greg mentioned the Easy Peasy Socks for First-Timers pattern by Stacey Trock as a great pattern for learning basic sock-knitting techniques.
- Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.
- We drew prizes for the #KnittingMagicKAL.
- We announced that we will start drawing for prizes in the monthly chatter threads on Ravelry, starting in February!
- We shared that
In Episode 98, Greg and Pam discuss time, reverse engineering, and homework.
Special thanks to carpedoty Alicia for the intro! Check out Alicia’s new pattern: The Anywhere Window.
***LAST CALL*** Please take about 5 minutes to complete our Listener Survey! We want your feedback and to know a little more about our listeners!
SPONSORSWe 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 ListenersWe would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.
Note on Ravelry LinksNote 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.
Yarn in the News- Greg shared an article about reverse engineering knitting.
- Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.
- Greg is (kinda) working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor.
- Greg is (kinda) working on Frog and Toad and is concerned about finishing it in time to be a present for his wife.
- Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
- Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks.
- She also started a new spin with a BFL/Border Leicester Cross.
- She pulled yarn for the Fish Hat and mentioned the Fish Hat website.
- We covered the middle of chapter 6 (p. 135-142) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. Next episode will finish chapter 6 (p144-151)
- Greg mentioned the Easy Peasy Socks for First-Timers pattern by Stacey Trock as a great pattern for learning basic sock-knitting techniques.
- Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.
- We drew prizes for the #KnittingMagicKAL.
- We announced that we will start drawing for prizes in the monthly chatter threads on Ravelry, starting in February!
- We shared that
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Episode 97 - Look At My Super Skills
In Episode 97, Greg and Pam discuss mittens, taking notes, and class five rapids.
Special thanks to Punny Dave for this episode’s intro! He is walshcentralMaryAnn’s husband.
Please take about 5 minutes to complete our Listener Survey! We want your feedback and to know a little more about our listeners!
SPONSORSWe 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 ListenersWe would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.
Note on Ravelry LinksNote 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 continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.
- Greg is (kinda) working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor.
- Greg is (kinda) working on Frog and Toad and hopes to finish it by next month as a present for his wife.
- Pam cast on a finished the Pioneer Gloves by Kelly McClure. She used Patons Classic Wool Worsted. Pam mentioned using the Elastic Bind-off.
- Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
- Pam also finished a basic dishcloth similar to Gramma’s Favorite dishcloth.
- Pam also mentioned the Stripe Domination hat by Ellen M. Silva that finally made it’s way to her niece.
- We will started chapter 6 (p. 126-135) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. Next episode will cover p. 135 (from turning the heel)-142
- Stephanie Pearl-McPhee has a Patreon account for $6 a month and it looks like she is offering great content.
- The #KnittingMagicKAL is wrapping up! We will be drawing random prizes from the FO Thread around February 12. Go ahead and get your finished objects entered!
- We announced that we will start drawing for prizes in the monthly chatter threads on Ravelry, starting in February!
- Bernie Sanders’ mittens were in the news. A lot places. But here is
Next Episode
Episode 99 - Surprises With Boundaries
In Episode 99, Greg and Pam discuss frogs, friends, and fiber.
Special thanks to lasknit2 Lisa for the intro!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey!
SPONSORSWe 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 ListenersWe would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.
Note on Ravelry LinksNote 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.
Yarn in the News- Greg shared an article about himself.
- Pam shared an article about Ella Emhoff and her knitwear line.
- Greg continues to work on the Rio Calina Cowl by Cat Bordhi. He is using Knitologie Silken Worsted yarn in the Verdant colorway.
- Greg is working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor.
- Greg is working on Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan. His wife’s birthday has come and gone, so he can work on it without being secretive now.
- Pam worked on the Flohmarkt Shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers. She is using Passion Knits Yarn in a BFL nylon base.
- Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks. She is basically using the Vanilla Latte Socks pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.
- She started the Fish Hat by Thelma Egberts using leftover sock yarn. There is a website with additional information also.
- The last 2 episodes, Pam also mentioned the Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman and failed to include it in the show notes.
- And Pam talked about mending the Men’s Loafer Slipper Felted she made in 2017. Monique Rae is the designer.
- We covered the end chapter 6 (p. 144-151) of Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter. We will star...
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