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**Unraveling …a knitting podcast**

A podcast about knitting, crocheting, sewing, and other fiber arts. Hosted by Greg Cohoon (KnittingDaddy on Ravelry) and Pam Maher (pammaher on Ravelry). Follow along as we talk about our knitting and explore books written by popular knitting authors.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 33 - Yeah, So This One's Kind Of Funny Dec 09, 2017

Show notes

Episode 33: Yeah, So, This One's Pretty Funny

In Episode 33, Greg and Joey talk about foreshadowing, bar fights, and seed stitch.

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

Notes

Thank-Yous
- Thanks to PrairieGirlDanie for sending us each a hank of her awesome black yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime in the Take The Black colorway. Get your own from Danie's One Twisted Tree website. Seriously, go get it right here.
- Thanks to YumiYarns Shaina for a copy of her Knit Knosh Cowl pattern.
- Thanks to TwinsetEllen for a copy of her Checkbox Cowl pattern.
Projects
- Greg is working on socks for his mom.
- Greg finished the Crosshatch Shawl for his wife (project page).
- Greg finished a Batman Ornament (project page). Get your own kits at the LexiCorp Etsy shop.
- Greg finished a new shawl design. But he's going to knit a two-color version of it instead.
- Greg finished a Milo for a friend.
- Joey provides an update on the scarf for his son.
Review
- Greg and Joey review Seed Stitch: Beyond Knit 1, Purl 1 (affiliate link) by Rosemary Drysdale. Thanks to Sixth & Spring Books from Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., we have a copy to give away to one of our listeners. Check out the giveaway thread in our Ravelry group for details!
Podcasts We Mention And Love
- Prairie Girls Knit And Spin
- Twinset Designs
- Auntie Danie Knits — check out the episode where she talks about her wedding dress.
Events
- We gave out prizes for the County Fair KAL. Listen to see if you won something. (Spoiler alert: everyone who entered won something.)
Misc
- Franklin Street (Chapel Hill)
- North Carolina State University
- University of North Carolina
- Fort Pulaski
- Appalachian Trail
- AT Approach Trail
- Tallulah Gorge State Park — check out the pictures from Joey's post-Thanksgiving hike.
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles — the best Thanksgiving movie ever
- Die Hard — the best Christmas movie ever
- Gremlins — another good Christmas movie
- Silent Night, Deadly Night — a horrible Christmas movie

Episode 32 - Worst. Audio. Ever. Oct 26, 2017

Show notes

Episode 32: Worst. Audio. Ever.

In Episode 32, Greg and Joey talk about audio, festivals, and basses.

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

Notes

Projects
- Greg has been knitting on a new design that he's not quite ready to talk about yet.
- Joey provides an update on the scarf for his son.
Events
- The County Fair KAL is in full swing. Check out our Ravelry group for details. We plan to close the KAL by the time we record again and announce prizes on the next episode.
- SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending. If you attend and see him, come say "hi." He probably has podcast swag to give you.
Misc
- New York Sheep and Wool (aka Rhinebeck): a big fiber festival that Greg and Joey both want to attend some time.
- Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway: November 3-5, 2017. Joey is planning on attending.

Episode 31 - We Didn't Enter the Fair Oct 02, 2017

Show notes

Episode 31: We Didn't Enter The Fair

In Episode 31, Greg and Joey talk about mermaid tails, fair travails, and hiking trails.

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

Notes

Greg and Joey both think the city of Toronto, Canada is a lovely city.
There has been interesting discussion about how folks listen to the podcast.
Projects
- Joey is working on the scarf for his son and will have it finished in time for his son's birthday next month.
- Greg blocked his Emelyn Mae shawl (project page). It's a birthday present for his mom.
- Greg finished his new pair of sock: Board Shorts Socks (project page). Knitting with self-striping yarn is addictive. He is using yarn from Julianma's Fibre and Meadocroft Dyeworks.
- Greg published a new hat pattern: Thundertwist. He's really proud of it.
- Greg is working on a new shawl pattern. It's slow going, because he pretty much only works on it on conference calls at the office and during his lunch break.
- Greg started a pair of sport-weight socks for his mom (project page).
Review: Lorelei's Journey: Knitting for (Mermaid) Dolls and those who Love Them. Greg and Joey enjoy this book and recommend it to anyone who knits for kids who would enjoy mermaids.
Events
- The County Fair KAL is in full swing. Check out our Ravelry group for details. We have some new prizes in the prize bin!
  - One is the Concordia poncho pattern by Sara Bauer.
  - The other is 1 skein of hand dyed Knot My Style fingering weight yarn (440 yds/100 gm Merino/silk 70/30) from vmille Vicki.
- SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending.
- Ol' North State Knitting Guild — Greg spoke at the September 11, 2017 meeting and had a great time.
- Georgia Fiber Fest — September 7-9, 2017. Joey was unable to attend due to complications caused by Hurricane Irma.
Podcasts we mentioned:
- Yarns At Yin Hoo
Misc
- Joey is enjoying Project Runway.
- Greg has been enjoying being a part of the Textile Talk with Abby Franquemont Facebook group.
- Joey is enjoying his row counter app on his Apple watch.
- Joey has been hiking. Check out these photo albums:

Episode 30 - Audio Banana For Scale Sep 08, 2017

Show notes

Episode 30: Audio Banana For Scale

In Episode 30, Greg and Joey talk about world records, festivals, and disasters.

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

Notes

Dodec Spinning Wheel: Greg is thinking of making one of these.
Greg's Cigar Box Guitar: photo album of the process of making the guitar.
Vogue Knitting: Joey noted that an article in the Fall 2017 issue about setting the world record for sheep-to-sweater was interesting.
Guilford County 4-H won't hold its competitive exhibits at the fair this year: Greg is sad that his local fair doesn't have competitions anymore.
Texas flooding — here's how knitters can help victims: Article from The Oregonian by Mary Mooney about how to effectively use craft skills for relief efforts after a disaster.
Projects
- Joey is working on the scarf for his son and will have it finished in time for his son's birthday next month. Greg mentioned using the technique of holding two strands of yarn together to effectively create a larger yarn, which he employed in the Drawing Nigh shawl.
- Greg finished his pair of Allons-y Socks (project page) with yarn from Knitcircus. He still needs to block it.
- Greg finished his Emelyn Mae shawl (project page). It's a birthday present for his mom.
- Greg started a new pair of sock: Board Shorts Socks (project page). Knitting with self-striping yarn is addictive. He is using yarn from Julianma's Fibre and Meadocroft Dyeworks.
- Greg is almost ready to publish a new hat pattern: Thundertwist.
Events
- The County Fair KAL is in full swing. Check out our Ravelry group for details.
- SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending.
- Ol' North State Knitting Guild — Greg is scheduled to speak at the September 11, 2017 meeting.
- Georgia Fiber Fest — September 7-9, 2017. Joey is planning on attending one of the days.
Podcasts we mentioned:
- Yarns At Yin Hoo
Misc
- Chick-Fil-A: delicious chicken sandwiches are found here.
- Bundaberg Ginger Beer: Joey's favorite ginger beer.

Episode 29 - Field Recording #3 - Yopp Aug 21, 2017

Show notes

Episode 29: Field Recording #3: Yopp

In Episode 29, Joey talks with listener-favorite, Yopp, about many things. Topics include knitting, blacksmithing, woodworking, magic mirrors, and fly fishing. This is the third field recording he made at UWC IX, back in June.

Yopp was previously discussed on Episode 13: Magical Love Pants, and you should definitely hit up those show notes to see the magical love pants.

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.
Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order.

Notes

Misc
- Ukulele World Congress (UWC) — Joey had a great time again this year, and gathered several field recordings while he was there

Episode 28 - Don't Steal Stuff Aug 07, 2017

Show notes

Episode 28: Don't Steal Stuff

In Episode 28, Greg and Joey talk about stealing, hiking, and music.

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

Notes

Thank-Yous
- Thank you to the surge in listeners we've noticed. We don't know where you're from — please come introduce yourself in the Revelry group.
Projects
- Joey is working on the scarf for his son and is determined to finish it before his son's birthday. This year.
- Greg finished his pair of Allons-y Socks (project page) with yarn from Knitcircus. The gradient yarn from Knitcircus is awesome to work with. In order to use the entirety of the gradient, he is knitting these socks toe-up. He's using a 9″ circular needle for this sock and loving it.
- Greg started a new project: the Crosshatch shawl (project page).
Don't Steal Stuff
- A Tangled Mess
- Demon Trolls thread on Ravelry — ALERT: Fiberista Club
- Knitcrate's Designer Programs — an example of a club that works with designers appropriately
- The Oatmeal: You're doing it for the EXPOSURE (warning: language)
Events
- The County Fair KAL is in full swing. Check out our Ravelry group for details.
- SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending.
- Ol' North State Knitting Guild — Greg is scheduled to speak at the September 11, 2017 meeting.
- Georgia Fiber Fest — September 7-9, 2017. Joey is planning on attending one of the days.
Misc
- Dog Days of Podcasting
- Nightgig Studios – Joey's friend who is doing the Dog Days of Podcasting challenge
- Atlanta Trails
- Joey's hiking adventures: First time on the AT and the AT & BMT
- RoadID
- Jean-Michel Jarre

Episode 27 - Field Recording #2 - Connie Jul 18, 2017

Show notes

Episode 27: Field Recording #2: Connie

In Episode 27, Joey talks with his dear friend, Connie, about crochet, pants, horse heads, and Che Guevara, among other things. This is the second field recording he made at UWC IX, back in June.

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.
Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order.

Notes

Misc
- Ukulele World Congress (UWC) — Joey had a great time again this year, and gathered several field recordings while he was there

Episode 26 - Before The Injury… Jun 24, 2017

Show notes

Episode 26: Before The Injury…

In Episode 26, Greg and Joey talk about swatching, injuries, and sailors.

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.
Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order.

Notes

Thank-Yous
- MartaShmarta (aka Marta) sent Greg a package full of preemie hats and outfits. He's going to donate them Family Support Network of Central Carolina and the Women's Hospital of Greensboro.
Projects
- Joey describes a hand injury that has kept him from making good progress on his fiber projects.
- Joey has been swatching in Tunisian Crochet. He is being mightily encouraged by Twinset Ellen of the Twinset Designs podcast.
- Greg finished his Halcyarn Socks (project page). He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast.
- Greg is working on the Old Shale Shawl (project page) with yarn from Knitcrate. It's super lacy and he's excited about it.
- Greg is working on a pair of Allons-y Socks (project page) with yarn from Knitcircus. The gradient yarn from Knitcircus is awesome to work with. In order to use the entirety of the gradient, he is knitting these socks toe-up. He's using a 9″ circular needle for this sock and loving it.
- Greg is working on the Emelyn Mae Shawl (project page) by Jennifer Lassonde. He's really enjoying the side-to-side construction of this shawl, as well as the mock i-cord edging.
Giveaways
- We gave away a copy of the Caius sweater pattern by Kino.
- We gave away a copy of the World Of Difference shawl pattern by BostonJen.
Reviews
- Greg received new issues of both Taproot and Rib, which he hasn't had a chance to look at yet. Look forward to reviews in coming episodes.
Podcasts We Mention
Events
- We're getting ready for the County Fair KAL. Prize contributions are coming in:
  - 1 medium size zipper wedge project bag, provided by KnitasaurusWrecks Kristi of The Crafty Hive podcast
  - 1 copy of the Emelyn Mae Shawl pattern, provided by the designer: BostonJen Jennifer Lassonde from Down Cellar Studio.
  - 1 hank of Scribbles And Knits yarn, provided by they dyer: ScribblesandKnits Jason from Scribbles And Knits Fibers.
  - 2 Knitters Against Swatches unofficial Cards Against Humanity sets from Robin at ReBelle yarn shop.
  - 1 set of KNIT/PURL temporary tattoos from Robin at ReBelle yarn shop.
- The PALKAL2017 is in full swing, hosted by Michelle from the Actually Knitting podcast. Knitting Greg's Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat or Amplitude Shawl will count as entries for the KAL.
- SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending.
- Ol' North State Knitting Guild — Greg is scheduled to speak at the September 11, 2017 meeting.
Misc
- Bodhrán — a small Irish frame drum
- Ukulele World Congress (UWC) — Joey had a great time again this year, and gathered several field recordings while he was there

Episode 25 - Field Recording #1 - Brenna Jun 09, 2017

Show notes

Episode 25: Field Recording #1: Brenna

In Episode 25, Greg is out sick, and Joey flies solo with the first of his field recordings, that he made at the Ukulele World Congress IX. In this installment, he talks to Brenna, about knitting, crochet, socks, butterflies, and how she got into knitting.

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.
Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order.

Episode 24 - Try This Pod Apr 22, 2017

Show notes

Episode 24: Try This Pod

In Episode 24, Greg and Joey talk about fiber events, shawls, and shaving.

Sponsors

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.
Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter's Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner's sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order.

Notes

Thank-Yous
- Kino (aka Mary) gave Greg a copy of Caius, her newest sweater pattern, which she thought he might enjoy knitting for Blueberry. Greg is hoping to cast on soon. We're going to give a copy of the pattern!
Ravelry Goings-On
- #TryPod — Encourage your friends to try a new-to-them podcast. We encourage you to recommend our podcast! Use the #TryPodABitLate hashtag when you talk about this on social media.
Giveaways
- We gave away a May 2017 Knitcrate box! Listen to the episode and check our Instagram Feed to see if you won.
- We are giving away a copy of the Caius sweater pattern by Kino. Check the Ravelry group to enter.
- We are giving away a copy of the World Of Difference shawl pattern by BostonJen. Check the Ravelry group to enter.
Projects
- Joey continues to talk about not working on a scarf for his son.
- Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete, and he's about 50% done with the foot of the second sock. He's hoping to move this to FO by the next time we record. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast.
- Greg knitted a Knitted Travel Mug Kit, pattern by Knits4Comfort. He highly recommends the kit, which is available in Jenn's etsy shop.
- Greg knitted an In Threes (project page) by Kelly Herdrich for an upcoming baby shower. He loves this pattern, it makes a great baby gift. He knitted it in Twist Fiber Studio Haywood Worsted in the "Girl At The Rock Show" colorway.
Reviews
- World Of Difference by BostonJen. Greg and Joey both think this is a great shawl pattern. We're giving a copy of the pattern away!
Podcasts We Mention
Events
- We're getting ready for the County Fair KAL. Prize contributions are coming in:
  - Twist Fiber Studio is providing a hank of fingering-weight yarn.
  - SewFlo is providing a bag from their easy shop.
- Carolina FiberFest. Greg attended the Carolina FiberFest in Raleigh, NC and had a great time.
- SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending.
- Ol' North State Knitting Guild — Greg is scheduled to speak at the September 11, 2017 meeting.
TV Time With Joey
- The Americans. Joey shared that the current season airing on F/X will not be the final season! There was much rejoicing.
Misc
- Vermont, the state where Joey wants to move.
- Bill Nye the Science Guy
- Go Atlanta User Group — Joey is speaking here on Tuesday, April 25
- Barrister and Mann Petrichor Shaving Soap and Petrichor Aftershave — Joey loves these shave products

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