Unraveling ...a knitting podcast

Latest Episodes:

Episode 193 - Our Brains Aren't Working Dec 06, 2023

Show notes

In Episode 193, Greg and Pam discuss grand openings, holidays, and the cat hobo network.

Many thanks to Glen, owner of Raleigh LYS Oak City Fibers, for the episode introduction! You can also find Oak City Fibers on Instagram and Facebook. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

Our Community Zoom call (open to all listeners!) will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 12pm Eastern time. A Zoom link will be shared closer to the date.

GIVEAWAY: We are giving away a copy of the book Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates! Enter to win using our Google Form.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!)

Patreon

You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades.

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg started and finished another instance of the Magic Handwarmers by Danielle Thuen. He used yarn from Polymorph Dyeworks. Check out his project page.
Greg finished the Dragon Potholder by Lisa Hannan Fox. He is using the leftover yarn from the Knitcircus hat. Check out his project page.
Greg finished a scrubbie that he doesn't have a pattern for and isn't going to look up because the experience was so disappointing.
Greg started a Yarn Cozy Lite (Knit) by Knitty Natty. He finished it a few minutes after the episode was recorded. Check out his project page.

Pam's Project

Pam was working on weaving a bookmark with a mini loom from Cottontail Farms. The looms are on her new website.
Pam finished a test knit for Andrew of Briar Patch Fibre Co. She is using Berocco Ultra Wool. The pattern has been released and is the Diamond Weave Beanie.
Pam finished a Donsy of Gnomes using the Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun by Sara Schira. She made the Gnaomi version using sock yarn scraps.
Pam frogged The Sweetheart Hat by ReLo Designs (the pattern is great, Pam's colorwork tension is not) and instead made the Brioche Topper by Laura Nelkin using Berroco Vintage Chunky. Pam mentioned FrettyBetty's version.
Pam has been making hats with her Sentro 48 peg circular knitting machine to make charity hats. She has been using video tutorials from Yarn Stash with Marching North.
Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel.
Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut.
Pam cast on and finished Maeve Mouse from MamaMadeMinis. She used Bernat Blanket and made a Granny Square Baby Blanket by Daisy Cottage Designs with what was left.
Pam also mentioned the water balloons she has made with Bernat Blanket.
Pam worked on the Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits. She is using yarn from Iria Yarn Co. (not currently dyeing) and The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For.

Book Club

We announced the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

Miscellaneous

Pam previously mentioned that she was spinning fiber from Touch of Fiber. She is dyeing again! You can find Touch of Fiber on Facebook or the dyed fiber at Oak City Fibers. Find her website here.
Pam shared that Crown Royal will send military care packages. You can send one here.
Pam mentioned her cousin Lisa's Storybook Farm.
Pam and Greg talked about Amy + Jacky Pressure Cook Recipes. Pam mentioned the Firecracker Pecans and Greg makes the chili.
Pam mentioned her new Lumos Light, the website Just the Recipe and the app Paprika.
Greg is hosting a Preemie Hat Collection in the Itty Bitty Knits Ravelry group.
The Ol' North State Knitting Guild is meeting again.
The Knotty Sheep and Oak City Fibers are two new yarn stores open in the Raleigh area.
Greg talked about the Dungeon Scarf of the Skeleton King pattern by Rik Schell from Purl's Yarn Emporium.
Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL!
Greg is a Snack Shack Sponsor in the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party '23.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 192 - Hot Mess Express Nov 07, 2023

Show notes

In Episode 192, Greg and Pam discuss fire, health checks, and bonus threads.

Many thanks to whimzeestitches Rick for the episode introduction! You can find Rick's shop here. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Patreon

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg finished the Sockhead Cowl (pattern by Kelly McClure). He's using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page.
Greg finished the "I'm Fine. It's Fine. Everything Is Fine." cross-stitch pattern from White Raven Patterns. He heard about this pattern shop via the That's Pretty Crafty stream.
Greg started and finished the Spooky Night Beanie by Erin Gates. He used yarn from Knitcircus. Check out his project page.
Greg started and finished the Magic Handwarmers by Danielle Thuen. He used yarn from Polymorph Dyeworks. Check out his project page.
Greg started the Dragon Potholder by Lisa Hannan Fox. He is using the leftover yarn from the Knitcircus hat. Check out his project page.

Pam's Project

Pam is working on a test knit for Andrew of Briar Patch Fibre Co. She is using Berocco Ultra Wool.
Pam also made a bunch of hats, mostly stashbusting. She made: the Latvian Braid Hat by Molly Conroy, The eM. Hat by Emily Russell, and the Stashbusting Helix Hat by RoseKim-Knits.
Pam worked on a Donsy of Gnomes using the Gno Fun Like Gnome Fun by Sara Schira. She is making the Gnaomi version using sock yarn scraps.
Pam also recently got a Sentro 48 peg circular knitting machine to make charity hats. She has been using video tutorials from Yarn Stash with Marching North.
Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel.
Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut.
Pam cast on and finished Maeve Mouse from MamaMadeMinis. She used Bernat Blanket and started a Granny Square Baby Blanket by Daisy Cottage Designs with what was left.
Pam cast on the Love Note by Tin Can Knits. She is using yarn from Iria Yarn Co. (not currently dyeing) and The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For.

Book Club

We announced the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

Miscellaneous

Greg is hosting a Preemie Hat Collection in the Itty Bitty Knits Ravelry group.
The Ol' North State Knitting Guild is meeting again.
The Knotty Sheep and Oak City Fibers are two new yarn stores opening in the Raleigh area.
Greg went to SAFF again this year.
Greg talked about the Dungeon Scarf of the Skeleton King pattern by Rik Schell from Purl's Yarn Emporium.
Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL!
Greg is a Snack Shack Sponsor in the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party '23.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 191 - An Interview With Tanis Gray Oct 24, 2023

Show notes

In Episode 191, Greg, Pam and Tanis Gray discuss knitting, publishing, and puzzles.

Many thanks to TanisKnits Tanis for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Patreon

NOTES

You can find more of Tanis on her website and Instagram.
You can also find her designs on Ravelry.
You can also subscribe to her newsletter here.
Her books are also available on Amazon.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 190 - You Deserve Qiviut Oct 10, 2023

Show notes

In Episode 190, Greg and Pam discuss paperwork, yogurt, and passive knitting time.

Many thanks to knitter502008 Theresa for the episode introduction! She joined us from the Cliff Walk in Newport, RI. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Patreon

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg is working on the Sockhead Cowl (pattern by Kelly McClure). He's using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page.
Greg continues working on the "I'm Fine. It's Fine. Everything Is Fine." cross-stitch pattern from White Raven Patterns. He heard about this pattern shop via the That's Pretty Crafty stream.

Pam's Project

Pam finished the Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay. She is using Berocco Ultra Wool.
Pam (sortof) finished weaving a scarf using a purchased kit from Neal the Weaver.
Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel.
Pam finished plying the BFL. She then cast on and finished the Tranquility Beanie by Mrs. B's Beanies with it!
Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut.
Pam finished the shawl part of the Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account. Now Pam is working on the motifs for the freeform panel.
Pam also mentioned Maeve Mouse from MamaMadeMinis.
We announced our next book club book: The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History

Book Club

We announced the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

Miscellaneous

Greg mentioned that Bob Dylan went electric in Newport, RI.
The Ol' North State Knitting Guild is meeting again.
The Knotty Sheep and Oak City Fibers are two new yarn stores opening in the Raleigh area.
Pam mentioned the book Frederick by Leo Lionni.
We discussed the cold start method of making yogurt in the InstantPot. Greg also made tzatziki with the yogurt he made.
We reviewed The Fellowship of the Knits: The Unofficial Lord of the Rings Knitting Book by Tanis Gray. Thanks to Insight Editions for providing contributor/review copies.
Greg is going to SAFF again this year.
Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL!
Greg is a Snack Shack Sponsor in the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party '23.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 189 - Book Club: Adventures In Yarn Farming - Binding Off Oct 02, 2023

Show notes

In Episode 189, Greg and Pam continue our Book Club Book - Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We cover the final chapter.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

NOTES Adventures in Yarn Farming: Four Seasons on a New England Fiber Farm

Be sure to get your own copy of Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. It's a beautiful book!
We are wrapping up this book with the next episode! Send us an email and/or audio clip talking about what your favorite part of the book club was and we might include it in the next episode.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicksor Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!)

Patreon

You can financially support Unraveling...a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link, Crochet.com or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling...a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Twitter: @UnravelingPod
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 188 - Those Are Called Skulls Sep 27, 2023

Show notes

In Episode 188, Greg and Pam discuss knitting in court, knitting in dance competitions, and knitting in KALs.

Many thanks to creativelycasey Casey for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Patreon

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg is working on the Sockhead Cowl (pattern by Kelly McClure). He's using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page.
Greg continues working on the "I'm Fine. It's Fine. Everything Is Fine." cross-stitch pattern from White Raven Patterns. He heard about this pattern shop via the That's Pretty Crafty stream.
Greg crocheted an Easy Crochet Scrunchie. He used a YouTube video by Erica Arndt for the pattern.
Greg's Irish Moss Toque (pattern by Alexandra Charlotte Dafoe) won a prize at the feis. Check out his project page.
Greg has a pattern in an upcoming book–The Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town by Tanis Gray! His pattern is the Oogie Boogie Dice Bag.

Pam's Project

Pam finished the Cuddle Puddle Wrap by Darci Does It. She used yarn from Passion Knits Yarn.
Pam cast on the Bankhead Hat by Susie Gourlay. She is using Berocco Ultra Wool.
Pam worked on weaving a scarf using a purchased kit from Neal the Weaver.
Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel.
Pam is plying some BFL.
Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut.
Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account.
Pam swatched for the French Press Cardi sweater by Toni Lipsey. She is using yarn from Tahki Yarns Tweedy Lamb.
Pam also worked on replacing the soles on some slippers. The pattern she used was the Men's Loafer Slippers Felted by Monique Rae.

Book Club

We are enjoying our book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. Tune in next episode for next installment in the club. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

Miscellaneous

the Ol' North State Knitting Guild is meeting again.
Greg saw Willie Nelson and Tedeschi Trucks Band in concert. It was great.
We reviewed The Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town by Tanis Gray. Thanks to Insight Editions for providing contributor/review copies.
Greg is going to SAFF again this year.
Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL!
Greg is a Snack Shack Sponsor in the Down Cellar Studio Pigskin Party '23.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 187 - Book Club: Adventures in Yarn Farming - Winter (Part 4) Sep 18, 2023

Show notes

In Episode 187, Greg and Pam continue our Book Club Book – Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We cover the 6th chapter in Winter.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form.

Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

NOTES Adventures in Yarn Farming: Four Seasons on a New England Fiber Farm

Be sure to get your own copy of Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. It's a beautiful book!
We are wrapping up this book with the next episode! Send us an email and/or audio clip talking about what your favorite part of the book club was and we might include it in the next episode.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Patreon

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link, Crochet.com or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Twitter: @UnravelingPod
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 186 - Don't Mess With Knitters Sep 13, 2023

Show notes

In Episode 186, Greg and Pam discuss personal finance, digital clutter, and knitting at bars.

Many thanks to LoveFiberKim Kim for the episode introduction! Kim spins and sells her handspun on Instagram, and Facebook. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Patreon

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg has finished the Cuddle Puddle Wrap (pattern by Darci Kern). He's using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page.
Greg is working on the Sockhead Cowl (pattern by Kelly McClure). He's using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page.
Greg continues working on the "I'm Fine. It's Fine. Everything Is Fine." cross-stitch pattern from White Raven Patterns. He heard about this pattern shop via the That's Pretty Crafty stream.
Greg completely finished the Irish Moss Toque (pattern by Alexandra Charlotte Dafoe). Check out his project page.
Greg has a new pattern available: Amanda's Cowl. Kits can be obtained from Jimmy Beans Wool. The pattern will eventually be released for individual purchase in his Ravelry shop.
Greg has a pattern in an upcoming book–The Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town by Tanis Gray! Release date is September 26, 2023. Go ahead and preorder it from your LYS or Amazon.com.

Pam's Project

Pam not only finished the weaving that was on her loom for 3 years, she turned the fabric into 2 pillows. She used KnitPicks Mighty Stitch and Chroma Worsted.
Pam worked on weaving a scarf using a purchased kit from Neal the Weaver.
Pam worked on the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel.
Pam worked on the Cuddle Puddle Wrap by Darci Does It. She is using yarn from Passion Knits Yarn.
Pam is spinning some BFL.
Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account.
Pam swatched for the Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits. She is using yarn from Iria Yarn Company (currently not dyeing) and The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For.
Pam also worked on replacing the soles on some slippers.
Pam is pretty much always working on a SC Thermal Crochet Potholders using tutorials and patterns from My Crochet Space.

Book Club

We are enjoying our book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. Tune in next episode for next installment in the club. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

Miscellaneous

We shared an article about a New Zealand bar that banned a group of knitters. We also mentioned the knitting.com saga from a couple of years ago.
Pam mentioned the agrotourism classes at Apple Hill Farm in Banner Elk, NC.
Pam's friend Glenn is opening a new LYS in Raleigh, NC called Oak City Fibers. You can find them on Instagram and Facebook, also.
We mentioned the movie Smokey & The Bandit, the tv show The Dukes of Hazard and the Haiku Periodic Table of Elements.
We mentioned that lots of movies from the '80s are problematic, including almost everything John Hughes did. Greg recalled an essay Molly Ringwald wrote a few years ago with her thoughts about the movies she was in.
Greg loves Sheetz because they have free air pumps. He also loves Battleground Tire because they do a great job of repairing tires.
We mentioned that Gary hosts the Destash4Good auction on Instagram.
Greg is going to SAFF again this year.
Pam is going to the Anson County Fiber Festival in Wadesboro, NC. It is on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23. Pam will be there Saturday and is taking the Crochet Sweater Making Techniques workshop with AJ McIntyre.
Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL!
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 185 - Book Club: Adventures in Yarn Farming - Winter (Part 3) Sep 04, 2023

Show notes

In Episode 185, Greg and Pam continue our Book Club Book – Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We cover the 4th and 5th chapters in Winter.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form.

Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

NOTES Adventures in Yarn Farming: Four Seasons on a New England Fiber Farm

Be sure to get your own copy of Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. It's a beautiful book!

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Patreon

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link, Crochet.com or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Twitter: @UnravelingPod
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 184 - Floppier Than You Wanted Aug 29, 2023

Show notes

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Unraveling …a knitting podcast

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected