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Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Episode 59: Fake Rhinebeck

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Lots of fun talk about the Quilt, Craft and Sewing festival and our fake Rhinebeck, Fiber Fusion Festival where I met up with Rebecca and Stephanie of The Mean Girls knit podcast and Chip and Aaron of the Fiber Hustle podcast. So much fun!

No FO’s

WIPs:
Cooper Spur Pullover by Janine McCarty. This sweater is still in the test knitting stage. Should be released in late November to early December. Yarn is The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering in Sasparilla.

Guthrie Sweater by Caitlin Hunter
Yarn is Craggy Tweed Olive Oyl by The Farmers Daughter and POP Dk Mother May I by Yarn and Ewe.

Unnamed sock design by Janine McCarty
Yarn is Oh! Loops Siberian Sock in the Ferras color.

Unnamed hat design by Janine McCarty
Yarn is Knitted Wit Victory Dk in the Blue color.

Cross stitch by The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Acquisitions:
Kim Dyes Yarn, Sourdough Sock base 75/25 superwash merino/nylon. Color Mosaic.

Woven bag by Nanette Wake Studio. nanettewakestudio.com on Etsy

Unnamed color from Dandelions and Daisies minis www.dandelionsanddaisiesfiberarts.com

Hula Hut Yarns  Luau Silk 80% superwash merino 20% tussah silk in the Apple blossom color

Hula Hut yarns Ohana Sock 75/25 Seaglass color

hulahutyarns.etsy.com

Apple drawstring bay by Apple Yarns www.appleyarns.com

Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Episode 58: Super Frog

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FO’s:

Exploration Station by Stephen West. Yarn is Ritual Dyes and Hazel Knits

Snow Kissed Mountain Cowl by Janine McCarty. Yarn is Yarn and Ewe POP Dk in the Gumdrop Mountain color.

Yet Unnamed slouch hat design by Janine McCarty. Yarn is Yarn and Ewe POP DK in Gumdrop Mountain.

Stitch Surfer Socks by Louise Robert. Yarn is Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock in Grapevine and Two Sisters Yarn Co. in the Michone color.

Cooperspur Pullover by Janine McCarty
Yarn is The Fibre Co. Canopy Fingering in the Sasparilla Color.

Unnamed slouch hat: Yarn is Knitted Wit Victory DK in the Blue color.

The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery cross stitch along. Tree Frog block done and halfway done with the tiger.

The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery stitch along.

Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Episode 57: New Sweater Design

 

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FO’s
New Sweater pattern in the works! Cooper Spur Pullover done in Brooklyn Tweed loft, sweatshirt color. I’ll be looking for test knitters soon. Comment if you are interested

That 70’s Tee by Janine McCarty, yarn is Oh!Loops Fashion knot in the Through the trapdoor and spring skies colors.

WIPS:
New shawl design, yarn is my own Alternative Sock base in the Hubba Bubba, Bonkers and unnamed gray color

Leiden Tee by Natalie Selles, yarn is Hempathy in the Paris green and snow leopard colors

Stitch Surfer Socks by Louise Robert. Yarn is Two sisters yarn co. in the Machonne color and Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock in the Grapevine color.

Exploration Station by Stephen West, yarn is Ritual Dyes in unknown colors, and hazel knits artisan sock in unknown teal color.

Frosted Pumpkin stitchery cross stitch

Acquisitions:
Old Rusted Chair in Horizon
The Flying kettle in the Huggin Molly color

Knit picks stroll tweed Firecracker heather, Dill heather, Dawn heather and Forest heather

Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Episode 53: Furniture Shenanigans

 

 

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No official FO’s this episode

HO Vanilla socks done in Must Stash Yarn in the Apple Picking Color, cast on 64 sts from the cuff down and used Hermione’s everyday sock pattern for the heel.

Two more completed crochet squares for my Charlotte’s Dream Blanket by Dedri Uys of Look at what I made. Yarn is Knit Picks swish in squirrel heather, wonderland heather, coral, honey and marine heather

WIPs:

New design, combo of brioche and garter. Yarn is Yarn and Ewe Rock and Roll sock in Mother May I and Hellebore

That 70’s Tee by Janine McCarty Yarn is Oh! Loops Fashion knot in Through the trap door and spring skies

Shusui Shrug by Suzanne Sommers
Yarn is Yarn and Ewe Alternative Sock in Koi Pond and Mintastic

Into the Jungle Cross stitch, still making progress on the February square
That 70’s Tee KAL is now the Summer garment cowl. I’m extending it through August 31st. Any summer garment is eligible for entering for prizes but if you knit the That 70’s tee you can enter to win twice.
Wips are allowed as is double dipping into other KALs.

Winner of the Taste of Spring Cowl by Abigail Wright is announced this episode

New giveaway thanks to the generous ladies of A single strand studio. www.etsy.com/shop/asinglestrandstudio Go to the Ravelry group and answer the question in the thread to win.

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Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Episode 52: Design Nipples

Thanks for watching! You can find me on Instagram as @yarnandewe, Facebook as Yarn and Ewe and Ravelry as yarnandewegirl. You can also check out my store at www.yarnandewe.com

In this episode I announce the winners of the 900 and 1000 subscriber giveaway.

New pattern giveaway: A taste of spring cowl by Abigail Wright
Go to the Ravelry group and answer the prompt to enter into win.

I am rethinking the That 70’s Tee knit a long, not much participation happening. If you are doing the kal and want me to continue please comment below. I may just change it to be a summer garment along and if you make the That 70’s Tee you get 2 entries. If I change it the kal dates for finishing will also change.

FO’s:
Hephzibah Light by Janine McCarty
A lighter weight version of my original Hephzibah Shawl. Yarn is Mrs. Crosby’s Satchel in A New Leaf color. US size 4 needle

Be Joyful Cross stitch

WIPs:
Vanilla Socks with Must Stash Yarn in the Apple Picking Colorway. US Size 0 needles, CO 64 sts. Used heel flap pattern from Hermione’s Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder

That 70’s Tee by Janine McCarty. Yarn Oh! Loops Fashion knot in Through the Trapdoor and Spring Skies. US size 5 needle.

Charlottes Dream from Look at what I made
H crochet hook, yarn is Knit Picks Swish worsted in Honey, wonderland heather, marine heather, conch and squirrel heather

New design shawl. Yarn is Yarn and Ewe Rock and Roll sock in Hellebore and Mother May I. US size 4 needles. Still a work in progress as far as design goes.

Swatch for summer top in Hempathy

Into the Jungle Cross stitch by Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Acquisitions:
Knit Picks Swish worsted
Pom Pom Quarterly

Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Episode 50: Look, it’s a Giant Diaper Pin

Welcome to my channel about all the crafting adventures I go on.

You can find me here on YouTube (obviously :)) on Ravelry as yarnandewegirl, on Instagram as @yarnandewe and on Facebook as Yarn and Ewe.

FO’s:

Hermione’s Everyday Sock by Erica Lueder. Yarn is Yarn and Ewe Rock and Roll Sock in Cantaloupe and Roses color. 75% SW merino, 20% nylon, 5% silver stellina

Paint By Numbers hat by Plucky knitter. Yarn is Knit picks Swish DK, in too many colors to name and hazel knits dk.

WIPs:

That 70’s Tee by Janine McCarty. Yarn is Oh! Loops Fashion knot in Through the woods and spring skies. 75% sw merino, 20% nylon and 5% gold stellina

Baubles by Andrea Mowry. Yarn is Magpie Fibers Solo Fingering in Paris Train, Tupelo honey and Waimea. 100% SW merino

Charlotte’s Dream Blanket by Dedri Uys of Look at what I made http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/
Yarn is knit picks swish worsted in honey, squirrel heather, wonderland heather, marine heather and conch. Using a Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook.
I am mostly following the YouTube tutorial video by It’s all in a Nutshell https://youtu.be/mBAyfoSzfiM

Acquisitions:
Must stash yarn perfect sock in the Apple picking color off a destash
Plucky knitter primo fingering in Under the sea color, 5 skeins
Bag from The Scrappy Thread
https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheScrappyThread?ref=shop_sugg

Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Episode 51: Busy as a Bee

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That 70s Tee kal running now through the 30th of June. Prizes are one of a kind sock blanks dyed by me as well as tea from Plum Deluxe and minis from Blissful knits

900 and 1000 subscriber giveaway. As a thank you I am opening a thread in the Ravelry group and drawing 2 people for prizes. Prizes will be 2 balls of Classic Elite Ariosa or 2 skeins of Louet Euroflax. Go over to the group and answer the following prompt…

If you could travel anywhere and anytime into the past where and when would you go and why?

FO’s
Baubles by Andrea Mowry
Yarn is Magpie yarns in Solo fingering colors are masquerade, tupelo honey and paris train. US Size 4 Chiaogoo needles

WIPs:
Vanilla sock with yarn from Must Stash Yarns, in the must match sock base, color is apple picking. I cast on 64 sts and started at the cuff. I used the heel from the Hermione’s Everyday Sock pattern. US 0 40 inch circular chiaogoo needles

That 70’s Tee by Janine McCarty
Yarn Oh! Loops in Fashion knot base, main color is Through the trapdoor and contrast color is Spring Skies

Shusui Shrug by Susanne Sommers
Yarn is Yarn and Ewe Alternative Sock in Koi Pond and Mintastic. US 6 chiaogoo red interchangeable.

Hephzibah light by Janine McCarty
Newest version of my Hephzibah Shawl. This one done in fingering weight yarn for a lighter version. Pattern is still in the works. Yarn is Mrs. Crosby Satchel in New Leaf color

Charlottes Dream Blanket by Dedri Uys of Look at what I made
Yarn is Knit picks swish worsted in squirrel heather, marine heather, wonderland heather, honey and conch. H crochet hook

Be Joyful cross stitch
Into the jungle cross stitch from Frosted Pumpkin stitchery
Needle minder from Floss Candy

Acquisitions:

Blissful knits gradient skein and minis
www.blissfulknits.com
Dogstar knits Han shot first
https://www.etsy.com/shop/DogstarKnits
Black Trillium Fibres Cloud layers on Lilt sock
www.blacktrilliumfibres.com
Knitting fresh Brioche by Nancy Marchand
Japanese knitting Stitch bible

Shop update info:
Exclusive colorway added to the shop for the Down Cellar studio Splash pad Party kal Limited availability

Lots of new colors in Rock and Roll base and in the Jazzy Tweed base

Check out the website for all the available colors www.yarnandewe.com

Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Episode 49: That 70’s Tee Release and KAL

 

Thanks for watching!
In this episode I talk about my That 70’s Tee sweater pattern release and the knit a long that is happening.

I’m giving away 2 copies of the pattern. Go to the Ravelry group for your chance to win a copy. That is the Yarn and Ewe girl podcast group. Answer the question in the thread. What is your favorite vacation spot and why?

Quilt, Craft and Sewing festival in Portland OR this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Expo center. Come by my booth if you are in the area.

FO’s
Zweig by Caitlin Hunter
Yarn is Baah La Jolla in Lavender and Dragon Tail

WIPs
That 70’s Tee by Janine McCarty
Yarn is Oh! Loops Fashion knot in Spring Sky and Through the Trapdoor.

Baubles by Andrea Mowry
Yarn is Magpie Fibers Solo Fingering in Paris Train, Tupelo Honey and Masquerade

Acquisitions:
Mad Science yarn. Test tube fingering, in Gmo berries, Electromagnetic, and Fall 2017
Yarn and Ewe Alternative Sock in Koi Pond and Mintastic

Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Episode 48: Trauma and Drama

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Thanks for watching my knitting podcast. You can find me on the internet as @yarnandewe on Instagram and Facebook, yarnandewegirl on Ravelry.

I wanted everyone to know how grateful I am for the love and support you showed for me in regards to the situation with my mom. It meant so much to me.

Quick episode today. No finished objects

WIPs:
Zweig by Caitlin Hunter in Baah La Jolla Lavender and Dragon tail
Just about done, currently on sleeve island.

Hermione’s Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder in Yarn and Ewe Rock and Roll sock in Cantaloupe and Roses.

Be Joyful cross stitch.

That 70’s Tee pattern to be released Friday March 30th. Coupon code for 20% off springtee. Coupon code will be good through April 6th. Pattern available on Ravelry Friday PST 9am.

Knitting dreams:

Shusui Shrug by Suzanne Sommers
Baubles by Andrea Mowry

Yarn and Ewe Girl Podcast Episode 47: Reality

Welcome to my podcast! Thanks for watching. In this episode I talk about the Sew Expo and my surprise visit from the Mean Girls!

FO’s Scelte By Lynn Di Christina Yarn is Anzula for better or worsted in the petals, charcoal and saffron color

WIPs:

Zweig by Caitlin Hunter Yarn is Baah La Jolla in Lavender and Dragon Tail

Hermiones Every Day Sock by Erica Leuder Yarn is Yarn and Ewe Rock and Roll Sock in Cantaloupe and Roses

Cross stitch

Be Joyful

Into the Jungle from Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery

Acquisitions: Cat Sandwich fibers Unicorn Dreams and Chiffon Dress Floss Candy needle minders

A little family drama…