Episode 153 - Poking The Bear

In Episode 153, Greg and Pam discuss music, mayhem, and making new fiber enthusiasts.

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Greg’s Projects

• Greg continues working on socks for himself. He is using yarn from Two Guys Yarn Company. It will incorporate the Non-Euclidian heel by Sarah Jordan and The Discretion Cuff by Gene Beenken-Draper.
• Greg is working on a new hat design.

Pam’s Projects

• 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 finished the Polarlys by Martina Behm. She is using Merino Lace (discontinued) by Palouse Yarn Co.
• Pam worked on the Tunisian crochet Loveland Lite by Toni Lipsey. She is using Studio Sox from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For.

Book Club

• We are in between books now but stay tuned for the next book club selection!

Miscellaneous

• Greg mentioned Spud & Chloe at the Farm by Susan B. Anderson.
• Greg talked about the NC Folk Festival. He saw Sam Bush, George Clinton, and Futurebirds.
• Greg and Pam discussed some yarn in the news: Knit or Crochet at a Sporting Event: Why You Should.
• Greg and Pam are going to host an Ask Me Anything episode in the near future! You can submit your questions with this form.
• Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL!

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