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Episode 060: Third Time's a Charm!

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Kelly -  Lykke Needles
  • Angela - East Coaster Cozy made in Woolstok 50g Skeins (yes, again)
    • We also mention the Spicer Hat which takes just one 50g skein of Woolstok
  • 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 Are We Wearing?:

FOs:

 

WIPs:

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

  • Angela has been very, very good this week!!!

Events:

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

GIVEAWAY:

  • Enchanted Forest Pool Shawl by Jenn Sheelen - Has generously donated a copy of her pattern.  We are going to run a Ravelry giveaway for this pattern, head over to the Ravelry Group and look for the Thread Titled Enchanted Forest Giveaway

NEW PRODUCTS IN STORE:

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October 13, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: classes Community Contest events Festival Giveaway KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Vermont yarn

Episode 058: More Cashmere & A New Mic!

Thursday September 29, 2017

 Show Notes

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Kelly - Eden by Sesia Stacy Charles Fine Yarns
  • Angela - Another week of non-yarn picks for me.  I am asking that folks consider donating money to Hurricane Relief for Texas, Florida, and more urgently, Puerto Rico.  My charity pick is One American Appeal, founded by the 5 past Presidents of the United States.  One hundred percent of your donation goes directly to hurricane relief.  If that one does not suit you, charities can also be found at both Charity Navigator and Charity Watch
  • 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 Are We Wearing?:

FOs:

 

WIPs:

Upcoming Projects:

 

Acquisitions:

  • Dye Kits (Angela)
  • Canon VIXIA HF R800 (Kelly - lots of upcoming video footage from Vermont Sheep and Wool Festival and NY Sheep and Wool Festival!)

Events:

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

NEW PRODUCTS IN STORE:

Pattern Giveaway!

  • And the winner of the Flat Iron Cowl giveaway is…...

Flat Iron Cowl by Larisa Demos

Random Number Generator #4 SelawDE Tammy!

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September 29, 2017 by Kelly Otty
Tags: Community Contest crochet events Festival Festivals KAL knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 056: Playtime!!

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

What Are We Wearing?:

FOs:

WIPs:

Upcoming Projects:

Acquisitions:

  • Angela fell down the pattern rabbit hole.  Lots of cool patterns on sale, won’t share quite yet since some will be picks of the week.
  • Angela - stitch markers/progress keepers from SugarTots on Etsy.  Great selection, fun animals, good prices.

Events:

  • When the “cats” are away, the “mice” will play…. September 14-16 Kelly is away, so watch for special flash sales when Angela and Jen man the ship!
  • 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

Pattern Giveaway!

Flat Iron Cowl by Larisa Demos

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September 15, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community Contest events Festival Fiber Giveaway KAL knit knitting Must Love Yarn New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Sheep Shelburne 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 044: Chicken Snuggles

Thursday June 1, 2017

 

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

HOs:

  • Lionheart sleeves, that counts, right? (Angela)

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:

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June 03, 2017 by Kelly Otty
Tags: Community Festival Giveaway KAL knitting Local Must Love Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 040: Big Ole Box of Legacy

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

 

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

FOs:

WIPs:

What We Are Wearing

 

Upcoming Projects:

Events:

KALs:

  • WINNER! WINNER!  kfennelly send either of us a message!
Mitered, Felted Bag (both Knit and Crochet) - Starts March 15 - Ends April 15th, just 2 more days!Knit Version
  • Upcoming KAL - Spring Into Summer Shawl, pattern by Knitting Expat Designs (we will most likely start this KAL in mid May - more details coming soon!)
  • 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!

Other Items:

  • 1000 Subscriber Giveaway! We’re at 870 subscribers now, so it won’t be long until we hit 1000!  We’ll let you know how to enter as we get closer!!!
  • We also mention the LegacyKnitz Podcast
  • Shawl Society II is open for sign-ups April 7th, this is a 6 month long Mystery Knit Along (or MKAL) that Helen Stewart of Curious Handmade offers.  We participated in the first Shawl Society and really enjoyed the patterns that were offered and will more than likely participate or at least sign up for number 2!
  • The Knit Girllls & Stash Dash
  • We will now be a drop off location for Knitted Knockers. We encourage anyone who wants to knit for this great charity to follow the link above and register yourself as a knitter with the organization.  From there you can download the patterns and get an approved yarn list.
  • Bousta Beanie by Gudrun Johnston (Kelly)
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May 04, 2017 by Kelly Otty
Tags: Community events Festival knit knitting Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Sheep Shelburne Store News Trunk Show Vermont yarn

Episode 032: Lessons from Swatches

February 23, 2017

 

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

 

FO’s:

WIPs:

Events:

  • Lake Monsters Stitch-N-Pitch and 50/50 Raffle to support Cast Off Chemo - July 8, 2017

  • Rhinebeck - We’ll be starting to make plans and bus reservations soon!

KALs:

  • Craft Your Heart Out - runs through February 28, 2017, post in Ravelry thread or tag on Instagram #mlyvday2017.  Rules: Tell us how it relates to Valentine’s Day, be creative.  WIPs count.

Other Items:

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February 24, 2017 by Kelly Otty
Tags: Community crochet events Festival knit knitting Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Shelburne Store news Vermont yarn

Episode 020: Scatterbrained

November 3, 2016

 

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November 04, 2016 by Kelly Otty
Tags: classes events Festival FiberStash knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product podcast Shelburne Store news Vermont yarn

Episode 005: The Business Meeting

May 12, 2016

 
Show Notes
 
Where to find us:
As Must Love Yarn
Instagram            Twitter                 Ravelry                 Facebook
 
Angela
Instagram            Ravelry
 
Kelly
Instagram            Ravelry
 
 
Things we talk about:  
Finished Objects
Angela: Garter Ear Flap Hat by Purl Soho, using Araucania Huasco Worsted in the 501 Lake Mist Colorway
 
Works in Progress: 
Angela: Mama Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker, using One Twisted Tree Lavish in the Rare Woman Claire colorway
Featherweight by Hannah Fettig, using Classic Elite Yarns Silky Alpaca Lace & Juniper Moon Farm Findley
Pure Joy by Joji Locatelli, using Gale's Art Wonder Sock & Nimu Torva.
 
Kelly: Vanilla Socks (no pattern, just my standard go-to sock), using One Twisted Tree BFL Prime in the One Twisted Summer Colorway
Featherweight by Hannah Fettig using FiberStash Dyeworks Strong Toes in the Grayt Scott colorway, & Voolenvine Yarns Lush in the Faerie Hair and Phantom Fathom Colorways
 
We talk about our Featherweight KAL which started May 1 and runs through the end of July!  Lovely prizes to be had, check out our Ravelry thread for details!
 
We still have a few spaces available in our Fixing Knitting Mistakes Class which is May 21, 10:30am-1:30pm
 
Events:
  • WWKIP (or World Wide Knit In Public) Day is June 18, join us for lots of fun! We’re still putting together the details, check back with us…
  • Stitch-N-Pitch is happening August 6th, join us! We’ll have a link to buy tickets and all the other info up soon!
  • Knitbot Trunk Show! Items will arrive in early June and we will have a launch party soon thereafter!  We’ll let you know all the details in the next week or so.  Garments include:
    • Autumnal Cardigan
    • Bitty Breezy
    • Breezy Cardigan
    • Contented
    • Featherweight Cardigan
    • Lightweight Pullover
    • Spring Ribbed Cardigan
    • Sycamore Vest
    • Wispy Cardigan
Even more things that we mention:
                Big Truck Day in Hinesburg, VT
                The HiyaHiya needles are coming!
                We’re going to be bringing in some of the Chic.a Needle Cases and Bags
                We may do a Boo Knits or Laura Nelkin KAL soon…
               
Thanks so much for watching, I think I’ve remembered everything, but if not, feel free to message us with questions!
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May 14, 2016 by Kelly Otty
Tags: events Festival FiberStash knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Hampshire podcast Sheep Shelburne Store news Vermont yarn