Thursday August 31, 2017

 Show Notes:

Where to find us:

• As Must Love Yarn

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• Angela

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• Kelly

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Topics:  

FOs:

• The Neck Noodle Cowl (Kelly)
• Nada again for Angela

WIPs:

• Dancing Bears Baby Sweater (Angela)
• Clockwork Shawl by Stephen West (Angela)
• Shorty Socks (Angela)
• I Heart Rainbows by Tin Can Knits (Kelly)

Upcoming Projects:

• Hatteras (Angela)
• Sheep Mittens (Angela)

Acquisitions:

• Angela has been very good this week!

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

NEW PRODUCTS IN STORE:

• Classic Elite Yarns Kits:
• Ashley Rainbow baby/toddler hat
• Skylar Colorwork baby/toddler hat
• Hayden Striped baby/toddler tee

• Jade Sapphire Neck Noodle Cowl Kit - luxuriously soft
• Zitron Gesa & Flo amazingly soft 16 micron merino in 25g skeins, great for colorwork
• Zitron Feinheit amazingly soft 16 micron merino in 100g skeins, great to use with Zitron Gesa & Flo!
• Primrose Yarn Co. now in stock at Must Love Yarn!!!
• Adelaide Singles
• Sophia MCN
• Jasper DK

FOs:

• Into the Whirled Socks (Angela)

WIPs:

• Confetti Fade (Angela)
• Clockwork Shawl by Stephen West (Angela)
• Patriot's Hat (Angela)
• Flax Light by TinCanKnits (Kelly)
• Batad by Stephen West (Kelly)
• Tour de Fleece (Kelly - Spinning)

Upcoming Projects:

• Anniversaire by Veera Valimaki (Kelly)
• Maybe Antler Cardigan or Caribou by Tincanknits(Angela) OR Blaithin (pronounced BLAW HEEN)by Kate Davies

Acquisitions:

• Wing & A Prayer Farm Taconic Twist (Kelly)
• Wing & A Prayer Farm & Doc Mason’s Wool Happiest Yarn Kit (Kelly)
• Skein of Thrones (Kelly & Angela)

Events:

• The Great Northern Yarn Haul July 7th-23rd
• 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, we are thinking we may do the following: The rule for this K/CAL is that you must use a pattern by Kate Davies or Tincanknits (Knit) or Katy Peterson Sincerely Pam Without Seams Jennifer Pionk (crochet), that’s it.  KAL/CAL will start August 1, 2017 and runs until October 21, 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 This idea is still being formulated, there is a link below to take you to a Ravelry thread to give us your ideas for a Rhinebeck Along!

Other Items:

• We raised $285 for Cast Off Chemo at Saturday’s game and the stands weren’t even ½ full!  Can’t wait for next year!
• Tour de Fleece
• Must Love Yarn Rhinebeck Sweater KAL/CAL, what are your thoughts…
• Cast Off Chemo
• Trendsetter Yarns New York
• Hikoo CoBaSi

Thursday June 29, 2017

Show Notes:

Where to find us:

As Must Love Yarn
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Angela
Instagram            Ravelry
 
Kelly
Instagram            Ravelry

What Are We Wearing:

• Featherweight by Hannah Fettig (Angela)
• Katia Ombre Shawl (Kelly)

FOs:

• Katia Ombre Shawl (Kelly)
• Lionheart (Angela)

WIPs:

• Confetti Fade (Angela)
• Flax Light by TinCanKnits (Kelly)
• Boden by Nice and Knit (Kelly)
• Batad by Stephen West (Kelly)

Upcoming Projects:

• Patriot’s Hat (Angela)
• Saki Slippers (Angela)
• Mobius Cowl by Diana Bensted (Angela)
• Vitamin D by Heidi Kirrmaier(Kelly)
• Spring Into Summer Shawl (KellY)
• Anniversaire by Veera Valimaki (Kelly)

Events:

• The Great Northern Yarn Haul July 8th-23rd
• Lake Monsters Stitch-N-Pitch and 50/50 Raffle to support Cast Off Chemo - July 8, 2017
• 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.

Other Items:

• Tour de Fleece
• Legacy Fiber Artz
• What do you want to hear about thread - 2 comments/questions
• Wool Journey: Shetland
• Akerworks
• Bumble Hat
• Mirasol Nuna
• Stanwood Ballwinder
• Nancy’s Knit Knacks

FOs:

• Gallatin Scarf by Kris Basta (Kelly)

WIPs:

• Team Angela Miter Square Felted Bag (Angela)
• Vanilla Socks (Angela)
• Spring Into Summer Shawl (Angela)
• Immie Tee (Angela)by Carrie Bostwick Hoge - using CoBaSi.  There is also an Adult version, Imogen Tee
• 93 Diagon Alley Vanilla Socks (Kelly)
• Boden by Nice and Knit (Kelly)
• Dee Top by Heleen Kok (Kelly)

What We Are Wearing

• Hydrangea (Angela)
• Asana (Kelly)

Upcoming Projects:

• Angela is still trying to decide whether or not to knit Breathing space with the gauge issues
• Lionheart (Angela) - project for the Legacy KAL in May 2017
• Mercury Socks (Kelly)
• Spring Into Summer Shawl (KellY)

Events:

• Legacy Fiber Artz Trunk Show!!! May 20, 2017 at 1:00pm
• A Secret Surprise day at Must Love Yarn June 3, 2017 to be announced next week!
• WWKIP June 10, 2017
• 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!  The bus is reserved!  Tickets available soon!

KALs:

• WINNER! WINNER!  kfennelly

• Upcoming KAL - Spring Into Summer Shawl, pattern by Knitting Expat Designs (we will most likely start this KAL in mid April - 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!
• Katia Ombre Yarn Kits
• 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.

April 6, 2017

 Show Notes:

FOs:

• Woolstok 21 Color Stipe Hat (Kelly)
• Bousta Beanie (Kelly)
• Felted Gnome (Kelly)
• Dottie Angel Dress (Kelly)

WIPs:

• Wee Chickadee (Angela)
• Team Angela Miter Square Felted Bag (Angela)
• Vanilla Socks (Angela)
• Spring Into Summer Shawl (Angela)
• Willow Creek (Kelly)
• 93 Diagon Alley Vanilla Socks (Kelly)
• Vanilla Sock - Halloween Sock Blank Edition (Kelly)

What We Are Wearing

• Find Your Fade (Angela)
• Dottie Angel Dress (Kelly)

Upcoming Projects:

• Angela is still trying to decide whether or not to knit Breathing space with the gauge issues
• Immie Tee (Angela)by Carrie Bostwick Hoge - using CoBaSi.  There is also an Adult version, Imogen Tee
• Mercury Socks (Kelly)
• Spring Into Summer Shawl (KellY)

Add to Stash (Acquisitions):

• Miss Honey on Magpie (Kelly)
• Hedwig Self-Striping on Nuthatch (Kelly)
• Skein of Thrones Yarn Club (Kelly) & (Angela)
• Norma Louise on Snazzy Toes (Kelly)
• Kirk (Gilmore Guys) on Cozy Toes (Kelly)

Events:

• Legacy Fiber Artz Trunk Show!!! May 20, 2017
• 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:

• Mitered, Felted Bag (both Knit and Crochet) - Starts March 15 - Ends April 15th, just 9 more days!
  • Knit Version (Team Angela):  http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felted-bag-with-mitered-squares
  • Crochet (Team Kelly): Version:http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felted-crochet-mitered-square-tote-bag
  • So we’ve decided to make this also a Team Kelly vs. Team Angela contest as well.  Who will have more finished projects?  Who will have more chatter in the threads? We will both go stash diving to produce some awesome prizes for our “Teams”
  • Kelly’s First Mitered Square Crocheted Bag

• Upcoming KAL - Spring Into Summer Shawl, pattern by Knitting Expat Designs (we will most likely start this KAL in mid April - 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:

• Class - Needle Felt a Sleeping Fox with Susi Ryan, April 15th 1pm-3pm
• 1000 Subscriber Giveaway! We’re at 850 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 as well as the Grocery Girls 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!