Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast

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Episode 89: She said yes Jul 25, 2021

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It's a special episode because Alyson and Vivian are together! And joined by Emily! We're in Florida to celebrate Emily's recent engagement, so there's plenty of wedding dress talk as well as knitting, crochet and sewing.

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Buzzfeed Quiz
Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry]
373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
Spector Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry]
#08 Open Cardigan by Yoko Hatta [Ravelry]

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Episode 88: I dropped my ears Jul 08, 2021

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Shockingly, Alyson has been doing some knitting! But it's about time she's gotten around to it in order to finish her 373 Cardi. But never fear, there's a new crochet project being hooked up too. And Vivian has also started a new project with the yarn that was previously her Find Your Fade shawl (R.I.P.)

Links to things we mention:

Buzzfeed Quiz
373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry]
Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
Spector Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry]
Knit's Fabulous
Tribe
Mrs Moon

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Episode 87: Vaccination Donuts Jun 20, 2021

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Vivian is making very good progress with her Taylor Swift inspired cardi AND she's also started a new project. Alyson meanwhile is celebrating small victories... she's sewn together some sleeves. Slow and steady wins the race... right?!

Links to things we mention:

Buzzfeed Quiz
373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
Da Crofter's Kep by Wilma Malcolmson [Ravelry]

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Episode 86: You're gonna get stuck Jun 09, 2021

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Vivian is still making progress on her Taylor Swift "Folkore" cardigan and she also has a new project that's already finished! Alyson meanwhile can finally talk about her second ever magazine published design. Her Alfresco Tank was published in Interweave Crochet earlier this month!

Links to things we mention:

Buzzfeed Quiz
Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
Rainbow Blue Chullo Hat by Janet Stimson [Ravelry]
March Hat by Meghan Babin [Ravelry]
Alfresco Tank by Alyson Chu [Ravelry]

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Episode 85: LIVE from unravel May 26, 2021

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In a special edition of Keep Calm and Carry Yarn, we hosted a live episode to celebrate the start of this year's unravel... a festival of yarn. It's got all the same stuff you love: Buzzfeed quiz, WIPs, FOs and general banter. But we also hear (and see) a bit from our live audience too!

Links to things we mention:

Buzzfeed Quiz
Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
Rainbow Blue Chullo Hat by Janet Stimson [Ravelry]
Modern C2C Christmas Afghan by Jess Coppam[Ravelry]
Aleï Wrap by Berangere Cailliau [Ravelry]
Luteola by Rebbeca Velasquez [Ravelry]

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Episode 84: Improper YouTubers May 05, 2021

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The 2021 rendition of the Archive KCAL is now over! Thank you to every one who joined along. We loved seeing all your knitting and crochet projects and even quite a few FOs! Which is more than Alyson can say because both of her projects are still WIPs... oops! But Vivian did manage to finish her gorgeous Lovage Sweater replete with colorwork.

Links to things we mention:

Buzzfeed Quiz
373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]
Modern C2C Christmas Afghan by Jess Coppom [Ravelry]
Aleï Wrap by Berangere Cailliau [Ravelry]
Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
Hidden Scotland
The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins

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Episode 83: There's a cat wandering around Apr 20, 2021

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It's the final days of the 2021 Archive KCAL, and it looks like neither of us is going to have an FO to show for it! But Vivian is so so close, with just one sleeve to finish her Lovage sweater. Alyson meanwhile, has turned her attention to a hibernating WIP, if only for a short while.

Links to things we mention:

Buzzfeed Quiz
Modern C2C Christmas Afghan by Jess Coppam[Ravelry]
Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]
Rainbow Blue Chullo Hat by Janet Stimson [Ravelry]
Sagitta by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry]

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Episode 82: We're so charming Apr 06, 2021

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We got our Nerdtastic on a bit early today with a chat about Bridgerton because we're doing a Bridgerton Buzzfeed quiz! Have you been intrigued by Lady Whistledown's papers? Both Alyson and Vivian are making progress on their Archive KCAL projects; they're both on to the sleeves of their makes. And there's lots of chat to go around including a few of our favorite things.

Links to things we mention:

Buzzfeed Quiz
Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]
Sagitta by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry]
373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
The Last Boat Out of Shanghai by Helen Zia

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Episode 81: Down below bits Mar 19, 2021

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This is just a steadily making progress kinda episode. Vivian has made a decision on how she's going to finish her Sagitta shawl and Alyson is nearly done with her Blurred Lines... or is she? Plus, a small announcement; Alyson will be hanging out in the lounge of Indie Across the Pond on Sunday 21st March at 11:00 EST to talk about Moorit. You can still buy a ticket here!

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