Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast

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Episode 109: The together episode Sep 29, 2022

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It's a special together in Scotland episode! Vivian has been helping out Alyson with Moorit and vending at the Perth Festival of Yarn. We both had so many good chats with folks at the show, and of course, we both did a bit of shopping! In actual crafting news, Vivian has finished her Sailaway cardigan in record time.

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Buzzfeed Quiz
Bonnie Island Hat by Linda Shearer [Ravelry]
Sailaway Cardigan by Marie Greene [Ravelry]
Perth Festival of Yarn

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Episode 108: Yarn bra Aug 27, 2022

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The August episode is here! Lots of progress has been made on both Vivian and Alyson's assigned pooling shawls. Plus, unsurprisingly, Vivian has lots of other knitty bits to share.

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Buzzfeed Quiz
Sailaway by Marie Greene [Ravelry]
Float by Dawn Barker [Ravelry]
Jaeger by Arne and Carlos [Ravelry]
BriocheSis by Raina K [Ravelry]
Christmas ornaments by Valya Boutenko [Ravelry]
Moorit Issue 3

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Episode 107: I don't have any bobs either Jul 14, 2022

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Oopsie! We've been sitting on this episode for a few weeks, so some of our Stranger Things comments is a little out of date. Also apologies for anyone who doesn't watch Stranger Things... this is one Buzzfeed quiz that might not make much sense to you! But we've got crafty content for you, including both Alyson and Vivian's assigned color pooling shawls.

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Buzzfeed Quiz
Float by Dawn Barker [Ravelry]
Jaeger by Arne and Carlos [Ravelry]
Sunset Shawl by Elena Fedotova [Ravelry] Loopillism by Helda Panagary
Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich [Ravelry]

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Episode 106: It looks great in this light Jun 09, 2022

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The 2022 Archive KCAL is officially over. Congrats to our winner, emthom26. And many thanks to our giveaway sponsor, Yarningham for donating the prize. Yarningham is the UK's only Black led yarn festival. Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 show taking place in Birmingham on 9 & 10 July. But the real news is that Vivian completed three Archive KCAL projects... Alyson finished none... oops.

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Buzzfeed Quiz
Float by Dawn Barker [Ravelry]
Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich [Ravelry]
Ebba by Homer + Howells
All Points South by Casapinka [Ravelry]
Hodge Podge Yarn and Fibers
The Elegant Ewe

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Episode 105: It's fine to state the obvious May 22, 2022

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Vivian is the crafting star of this episode! Her pullover shawl not-a-poncho, All Points South, is growing. And the sweater for her mom is a finished object. Well sorts almost nearly a finished object.

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Buzzfeed Quiz
All Points South by Casapinka [Ravelry]
Grand Forks Pullover by Cheryl Chow [Ravelry]
Sew Yarnilicious
Plum Tree Yarn Shop

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Episode 104: Lots of frogging May 02, 2022

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Our WIPs are coming along nicely despite the frogging. Finished Objects are another story altogether! No crochet or knitting FOs in sight! But Alyson did revive an old needle felting project from the dead...

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Buzzfeed Quiz
Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich[Ravelry]
Grand Forks Pullover by Cheryl Chow [Ravelry]
Twylla by Rachel Coopey [Ravelry]
All Points South by Casapinka [Ravelry]
Felted Barn Owl (kit from Hawthorn Handmade)
Fiber Expo in Ann Arbor

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Episode 103: That's the amount of color Apr 13, 2022

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So many things to talk about! Alyson has an WIP and an FO to chat about. And Vivian has not just a new WIP, but also three finished objects! If you're participating in the Archive KCAL be sure to use #ArchiveKCAL2022 on social media.

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Buzzfeed Quiz
Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich[Ravelry]
Grand Forks Pullover by Cheryl Chow [Ravelry]
Twylla by Rachel Coopey [Ravelry]
Winston cardigan by La Maison Rililie [Ravelry]
Mīlēt by Isolda Teague [Ravelry]
Zig Zag Wings by Justyna Lorkowska [Ravelry]
Scottish Wool Producers Showcase
Moorit

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Episode 102: It's cool garbage Mar 26, 2022

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We're still working on our Archive KCAL projects and making good progress! Vivian has a whole finished Mīlēt mitten and Alyson has nearly finished the first segment of her altered Meg's Wrap. Alyson also goes on a wee bit of a beach-combing tangent 🐚

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Buzzfeed Quiz
Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich[Ravelry]
Mīlēt by Isolda Teague [Ravelry]
Winston cardigan by La Maison Rililie [Ravelry]
Moorit

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Episode 101: Celtic knots... but (k)not Mar 06, 2022

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But more importantly, we're scheming for our Archive KCAL projects! The Knit and Crochet Along will be running from March to May and we'd love for you to join us! Just use #ArchiveKCAL2022 or join in on Ravelry.

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