Episode 166 - Naïve Hopefullness

Unraveling ...a knitting podcast

In Episode 166, Greg and Pam discuss meet-ups, prizes, and flowers.

Many thanks to KnitnpurrKara Kara and friends for the episode introduction, we loved learning about the Charlotte Craft Guild! 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.

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Pam and Greg are organizing a meet up for Saturday, March 11 at 8am before the Carolina FiberFest. If you are able to join us, contact Pam and let her know! [e-mail]

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NOTES

Greg’s Projects

• Greg finished Toad the Frog and Toad pattern by Kristina Ingrid McGowan.

Pam’s Projects

• Pam finished her socks. She is using the Kettle Lakes Socks pattern by Carolyn Lisle. She is using yarn from East Coast Yarn in the Charlie Brown Christmas colorway. Pam mentioned using Addi FlexiFlips and liking them.
• Pam finished her Cosy Stripes Blanket by Attic 24 and worked on it. She is using Stylecraft Special DK.
• Pam finished the abandoned knitting project of her daughter’s. It is the Trillian Shawl by Martina Behm.
• Pam is working on a charity hat, the Classic Cuffed Hat by Purl Soho. She is using some mystery acrylic.
• Pam is also working on a crochet potholder using the Single Crochet Thermal Stitch. Pam used tutorials from My Crochet Space. Pam is using Lily Sugar ‘n Cream.
• By the time you read this, Pam will have cast on the Star Shower shawl by Romi Hill. She is using Nerd Girl Yarn (no longer dyeing) and KnitPicks Hawthorne Kettle Dye.
• Pam is planning to cast on a Ranunculus sweater by Midori Hirose. She mentioned the tutorials by SunDragon on YouTube.

Book Club

• In Episode 165 we covered the chapters 6 and 7 of our new book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. We will cover the last 2 chapters of the section Spring in Episode 167. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

Miscellaneous

• Pam mentioned the video I Designed and Knitted My Wedding Dress in 6 Weeks.
• Pam and Greg discussed the Carolina FiberFest Craft Along patterns.
• Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form.
• We announced winners for the 2022 Fairs and Festivals KAL. Special thanks to our prize sponsors:
  • Nordic Star Yarns
  • Fair Winds Farm
  • Kbamr Keri Designs
  • MartaSchmarta Designs
• Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL!

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