Episode 63 - We Should Have Had A Better Plan

In Episode 63, Greg and Pam discuss abandonment, yarn weight discrepancies and international commerce. They also review Leaflet #14 from Elizabeth Zimmermann’s “The Opinionated Knitter.”

Special thanks to Knits4Comfort Jen for this episode’s introduction!

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Greg’s Projects

• Greg has been knitting prototypes for future designs.
• Greg cast on socks (project page)! He is using a combination of techniques from several patterns: Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder, Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist, and Strie Socks, Toe Up by Lara Neel.
• Greg picked up an Origami Project Bag from Stitch Therapy when he was at the Blue Ridge Fiber Fest.
• Greg picked up a set of Suavest Sheep bobbins from Crafty Flutterby Creations.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam started figuring out how to make the background and join the parts on her crocheted blanket. The pattern is Swirly Pop by Marken of the Hat and I. She used KnitPicks Chroma Worsted for the swirls and is using KnitPicks Mighty Stitch for the background.
• Pam cast on her Mohair Magic Kit Poncho. She got it from Kathy at Got My Goat. She recorded a review before she cast on!
• Pam cast on That Nice Stitch Cowl by Susan Ashcroft. She is using Tandem by Tahki Yarns.
• Pam worked on her CPCTC socks by Sarah Jordan and is ready to start the heels.
• Pam finished a secret test knit for KnittingDaddy Designs.
• Pam finished a hat for her dad. She is using 2 colors of the millspun Romeldale/CVM from Zephyr Creek Farm. She “designed” it and used a colorwork pattern (Skyline) from the AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary (affiliate link) by Andrea Rangel.

FiberCrafty

• Instead of highlighting a shop, Pam talked a little about why FiberCrafty can only support US based shops for now.
• The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it’s good. You should subscribe.

The Opinionated Knitter (affiliate link)

• We discussed Leaflet #14, pages 76-79 featuring the Icelandic Yoke Sweater. Next up, Leaflet #15, pages 80-83.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• Don’t forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it!

Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us

• Carolina FiberFest is accepting workshop proposals. The deadline is July 15. We are very interested in workshops that are appropriate for youth and adults!
• Pam & Greg will be giving a talk about Elizabeth Zimmermann at the Ol’ North State Knitting Guild on September 9 in Raleigh, NC.

Media We Love

• Vogue Knitting Knitterviews Podcast
• Good Omens on Amazon Prime
• American Gods by Neil Gaiman – Pam listened to the 10th edition audio version from the library.
• Blog Post about Phyllis Latour Doyle

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