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Episode 082: Changes, Cashmere & Primrose

Thursday March 22, 2018

 Show Notes:

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Cardiff Cashmere - Kelly - we show the Eowyn Mittens a WIP by Carol
  • In Stock Primrose yarn - Angela
  • If you purchase any of the items this week that are in stock from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!  Be sure the discount is showing in your cart before submitting your order, we can no longer offer refunds for discounts that are not applied correctly. If you have questions please send us a message before submitting your order!

What We are Wearing:

FO’s:

  • Virgil (Angela)- OMG I am done!
  • Nothing (Kelly)

WIPs :

UpComing Projects:

Acquisitions:

KALs:

  • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 (February 9, 2018 is okay if you are using for Ravellenics) and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Kristie from FiberStash dyed up some kits for us for this pattern.

 

Upcoming KALs:

  • Jodi Shawl KAL - starts April 1 and runs through May 31.  We have kits from Peggy Jane Fibers available for purchase or come up with your own color combos.  Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn. More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.

GIVEAWAY (Prize):

Check out Primrose Yarn Co.’s website for kits for the Changes Shawl

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March 23, 2018 by Kelly Otty
Tags: classes Community Contest Giveaway KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product Peggy Jane Fibers podcast Shelburne Vermont yarn

Episode 081: Angela Loves KALs

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Zuaberball & Zauberball Crazy - Kelly
  • Great Adirondack Organic Cotton - Angela
  • If you purchase any of the items this week that are in stock from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!

What We are Wearing:

FO’s:

WIPs :

UpComing Projects:

KALs:

  • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 (February 9, 2018 is okay if you are using for Ravellenics) and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Kristie from FiberStash dyed up some kits for us for this pattern.
  • Berroco (they distribute Istex Lopi yarns) is hosting a Lopi Knit Along, we will be KAL-ing with them! Started February 1, 2018.  More details on the Ravelry Berroco Group! We started a Bundle of patterns on our Ravelry Group.

Upcoming KALs:

  • Jodi Shawl KAL - starts April 1 and runs through May 31.  We have kits from Peggy Jane Fibers available for purchase or come up with your own color combos.  Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn. More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.

Other Mentions:

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March 16, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn Peggy Jane Fibers podcast Seasons of Vermont Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 080: Rainbow of Yarn

 Wednesday March 7, 2018

 

Show Notes

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Regia Tutti Frutti - Kelly
  • Great Adirondack Yarn Co Superwash Merino - Angela
  • If you purchase any of the items this week that are in stock from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!

What We are Wearing:

FO’s:

  • Skunked again (Angela)
  • Nothing (Kelly)

WIPs :

UpComing Projects:

KALs:

  • Hitchhiker KAL - started 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).
  • On the Spice Market Shawl KAL - will be starting February 15, 2018 (February 9, 2018 is okay if you are using for Ravellenics) and running through April 16, 2018 (Tax Day!).  Kristie from FiberStash dyed up some kits for us for this pattern.
  • Berroco (they distribute Istex Lopi yarns) is hosting a Lopi Knit Along, we will be KAL-ing with them! Started February 1, 2018.  More details on the Ravelry Berroco Group! We started a Bundle of patterns on our Ravelry Group.

Upcoming KALs:

  • Jodi Shawl KAL - starts April 1 and runs through May 31.  We have kits from Peggy Jane Fibers available for purchase or come up with your own color combos.  Make your own set with Primrose Jasper DK, Madelinetosh, or Malabrigo Yarn. More information, along with links, on the Ravelry Board.

GIVEAWAY (Prize): 

  • Hitchhiker Shawl KAl Prizes - AND THE WINNER IS….we don’t want to spoil it here.  But we do announce in the episode.
  • Have you always wanted to come to VT?  See your friends at Must Love Yarn? XRX is hosting a giveaway for Camp Stitches (May 31- June 4), you can enter by following this link

 

New In Store:

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March 09, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community Contest KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn Peggy Jane Fibers podcast Shelburne Store News Vermont yarn

Episode 75: Ridiculous Knitters

Where to find us:

  • Kelly


Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Huasco, Huasco Heathers, Huasco Sock - Kelly
  • Katia Funny Rainbow - Angela
  • If you purchase any of the items this week that are in stock from Must Love Yarn, receive 10% off with the Coupon Code we mention in the podcast! Watch Episode 73 for a quick tutorial on where to enter the coupon code at checkout if you have any questions!

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 - started 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.  KITS ARE IN!!! Gets Yours now.
  • Berroco (they distribute Istex Lopi yarns) is hosting a Lopi Knit Along, we will be KAL-ing with them!  More details to come! We started a Bundle of patterns on our Ravelry Group.
  • Ravellenic Games - Runs from Opening to closing ceremonies (February 9-25) Team Sasquatch is a bunch of podcasters so you don’t have to pick your favorite.
    • Angela - I think Virgil is going to be my project.  Can I get it done during the games?  Stay tuned!

GIVEAWAY (Prize): 

  • 2,000 Subscriber Giveaway!!!!!  We Reached 2,000 subscribers on our YouTube Channel!!!!! We show off some of the goodies to be included in the giveaway.  
  • Have you always wanted to come to VT?  See your friends at Must Love Yarn?  XRX is hosting a giveaway for Camp Stitches (May 31- June 4), you can enter by following this link

 

New In Store:

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January 26, 2018 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Community Contest events FiberStash Giveaway KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product 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

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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 062: Needles Up, Indie Untangled, Rhinebeck and More

 

 

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

What We are Wearing:

FO’s:

WIPs :

Events:

  • Classes are up!!!

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:

  • 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

 

PRIZES!!!!!

  • Please Watch the episode to see if you are a winner of any of the prizes for the Cablealong.  If you are, please ping Kelly or Angela on Ravelry or send us an email [hello(at)mustloveyarn(dot)com].

NEW PRODUCTS IN STORE:

We Also Mention (Shout-Outs!!!): Whoa, the Needles Up, Indie Untangled, and Rhinebeck love was amazing!!!!  Thank you everyone who came up and introduced yourself to us and chatted with us.

 

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October 27, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: CAL Contest crochet events Festivals Giveaway KAL kits knit knitting Local Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Vermont yarn

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 059: 21 Colors!

Thursday October 5, 2017

Show Notes

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Kelly - Blue Sky Fiber - 21 Color Hat Kits
  • Angela - Blue Sky Fiber - 21 Color Mitts Kits
  • 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:

  • Katrinkles Ornament Kits from VT Sheep and Wool (Angela)
  • Cormo/Corriedale Roving from Savage Hart Farm (Kelly)
  • Fabric & Patterns (Kelly)
    • Kwik Sew K3766 Tee Shirt
    • Kwik Sew K4158 Cotton V-Neck Patchwork
    • McCall’s M7650 Cotton V-Neck Tunic
    • The Green Pepper F736 Leggings

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
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October 06, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: classes events KAL kits knitting Must Love Yarn New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Sheep Shelburne Vermont yarn

Episode 057 - Luscious Llama

Where to find us:

  • Kelly

 

Topics:  

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

  • Kelly - Katia Infinity Shawl
  • Angela - Not a yarn pick this week, but a storage tub for all my ribbon/buttons.  Now I have them organized. (Sorry, item not available from Must Love 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 Are We Wearing?:

FOs:

WIPs:

Upcoming Projects:

 

Acquisitions:

  • Yarn to make the Road to Rhinebeck MKAL Shawl - DK weight yarn and a thank you to everyone who weighed in on Instragram.  And the color winner was….. Malabrigo in the Prussia Blue Colorway and Primrose Jasper DK in the Bay Bae Colorway
  • All kinds of swag from WEBS knitting retreat (Kelly)
  • Rowan Brushed Fleece in color 254 Tarn (Kelly)
  • Quince & Co. Finch Heathers in color 152 Kumlien’s Gull (Kelly)

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!

 

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September 22, 2017 by Angela Zaikowski
Tags: Contest Giveaway KAL kits knit knitting Must Love Yarn New Product New Yarn podcast Rhinebeck Shelburne Vermont yarn