Episode 138 - Time To Spill The Beans

In Episode 138, Greg and Pam discuss secret mystery knit-alongs, blocking with bowls, and cut yarn.

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Unraveling Podcowl

Greg released a new pattern! It is the Unraveling Podcowl. Normally $6, it is available with a $2 discount automatically applied at checkout. This discount is good until April 20. This pattern is the mystery audio that has been appearing in the podcast since Episode 127, which came out in January.

Yarn in the News

Pam mentioned this article in the local paper about the yarn bombing at Sanderson High School. The 2nd picture of a 3 trunk tree shows her contribution.

Greg’s Projects

• Greg is working on socks for his mom. He is using yarn from Twist Fiber Studio. It will incorporate the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper.
• Greg finished the Plants + Shapes DIY Applique Embroidery Kit from M Creative J.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam finished the Mash It Up Hat by Babs Ausherman. She used fingering weight leftovers.
• Pam finished The Essential Bucket Hat by Romi Hill using Malabrigo Rasta.
• Pam made a few Tunisian Crochet coasters designed by Siobhan Boothe of Yarn Over Floyd. She mentioned Toni Lipsey and her edges tutorial.
• Pam finished bunny bunting using the Cro-Bunny Bunting pattern by Sew Hooky.
• Pam worked on a pair of socks for Scott using Paton’s Kroy. She is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes with a Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Patty-Joy White. Pam used a Turkish cast on.
• Pam worked on her Cosy Stripe Blanket by Attic24. She is using Stylecraft Special DK.
• Pam started the Reyna Shawl by Noora Backlund. She is using yarn from PassionKNITS Yarn.
• Pam started a cowl. First she tried the Faceted pattern by Kacey Herlihy. Then she tried the Honey Cowl by Antonia Shankland.

Book Club

• In episode 139 we will begin Section 3 of The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We will discuss single and two-ply yarns. We try to host book club so you don’t need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it!

Miscellaneous

• Pam mentioned The Book on Pie by Erin Jean McDowell. She made the Roasted Strawberry Pie.
• Greg went to see Bob Dylan, it was a great show.
• Pam mentioned how much she enjoyed the show New Girl.
• Pam talked about Moth Traps.

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