Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

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1. Shhh...It's the Secrets Episode

   26 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 14 min

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   Join us in this episode where we have a great comment from a listener, give project updates, and reveal a few secrets. Don't tell anyone! 😉 Lees meer

   Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page.

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   Marsha's Projects

   Dimity, Diaper, Damask Blanket: I wove a blanket using 5 colors of warp and a single color of weft. I wove a bird's eye twill which falls in the Diaper category. Halfway done with fringe. Hard to find time to work on the blanket. The fringe maker I ordered is a life saver! I still need to wash.

   Garden Cardigan by AnkeStrick. Using Kelbourne Woolens Scout in the colorway Moss Heather. Joined left and right front to back and knit about 7" of body.

   Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart. Using by handspun from a braid by Alexandra Art of Yarn

   Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. Finished first sock and cast on second.

   Garden Redesign: I've created a project page. The handrail and railing have been installed. A privacy fence, arbor, and gate are being built. Designer planting bulbs in both back and south gardens, and planting crocuses in the south lawn.

   Kelly's Projects

   I haven't worked on the Boxy Sweater since Lambtown since I've been consumed with hats and weaving.

   Naturally dyed blanket is on the sidewalk loom! It's 44 inches on the loom and will be less once I take it off with some take-up. I'm about half done with the 63 inch length. I'm anticipating 60 inches once it's off the loom and then shrinkage with washing. I have so many choices of colors that I'm second guessing my choices.

   Hats 12-14 have been finished and taken from our Little Free Library. I'm down to the last of my sock scraps for hat 15 in progress.

   Romney fleece picking is finished. A lot of it is dyed, but some of it is natural. I'm planning to blend these …

2. The Almost Lost Episode

   26 oktober 2026 · 57 min

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   Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Lees meer

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   Summer Spin-In prizes from Lambtown

   Wonderland Dyeworks

   Siren Song Fleece Works

   Marsha's Projects

   Dimity, Diaper, Damask Blanket: I wove a blanket using 5 colors of warp and a single color of weft. I wove a bird's eye twill which falls in the Diaper category. Halfway done with fringe. Hard to find time to work on the blanket. The fringe maker I ordered is a life saver! I still need to wash.

   Garden Cardigan by AnkeStrick. Using Kelbourne Woolens Scout in the colorway Moss Heather. Joined left and right front to back and knit about 7" of body.

   Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart. Using by handspun from a braid by Alexandra Art of Yarn

   Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. Finished first sock and cast on second.

   Garden Redesign: I've created a project page. The handrail and railing have been installed. A privacy fence, arbor, and gate are being built. Designer planting bulbs in both back and south gardens, and planting crocuses in the south lawn.

   Here is the Seattle Times article on Bulb lasagna. Here is another article from High Country Gardens that gives more detailed planting instructions.

   Kelly recommended Old House Gardens for heritage bulbs.

   Kelly's Projects

   Still working on the hem ribbing of the red-orange poppy colored Boxy sweater. Decided against a split hem and I've got only about a half inch to go before binding off the hem and starting on sleeves. I also have an accidentally slipped stitch about 3 inches up that needs to be repaired

   Naturally dyed blanket warp is on the loom. Realized I don't have 45" lease sticks so they've been ordered and are on the way.

   Robert's Birthday Hats (9, 10, 11 for the year). Finished, put in the Little Free Library and gone! Also put …

3. Tomatoes! Oh, and Yes, Knitting

   5 oktober 2026 · 1 uur

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   Weather, tomatoes, and the usual project updates. Both of us are getting ready to go to fiber events. Thank goodness for fiber events and fiber friends. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Lees meer

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   Marsha's Projects

   Dimity, Diaper, Damask Blanket: I wove a blanket using 5 colors of warp and a single color of weft. I wove a bird's eye twill which falls in the Diaper category. Halfway done with fringe. Hard to find time to work on the blanket. The fringe maker I ordered is a life saver! I still need to wash.

   Garden Cardigan by AnkeStrick. Using Kelbourne Woolens Scout in the colorway Moss Heather. Complete back to armholes. Picked up stitches for right front.

   Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart. Using by handspun from a braid by Alexandra Art of Yarn

   Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. Finished first sock and cast on second.

   Garden Redesign: I've created a project page. More plants and "finalize' design fence on deck and railing

   Kelly's Projects

   Corrie x BL fleece leftovers are finished. I have big chunky puffy yarn! And that fleece from 2016 is now totally removed from my inventory!

   The red-orange poppy colored Boxy sweater has a finished body. I'm finishing up the ribbing at the bottom, doing a split hem in 1x1 broken rib.

   Naturally dyed blanket warp is on the loom and ready to thread. I'm doing twill.

   Planning for Alice Jacket hit a snag. I think I might buy yarn for the main color since I didn't have enough of any one color for the main color. I considered doing body and sleeves in different main colors, but not loving that idea.

   2KnitLitChicks Retreat

   Lake Tahoe, NV September 24-27

   Lambtown

   Dixon, CA October 3-4

4. Exercising Discipline

   12 september 2026 · 1 uur 7 min

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   It's beginning to feel like fall. Kelly is back in school, our tomatoes are screaming to be picked, and there is lots of fiber prep happening and maybe a little discipline, too. We also discuss planning for possible new projects. Lees meer

   Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page.

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   Marsha's Projects

   Foundation Blanket: Finished! I made the Cross Bar Check blanket using Harrisville wool in the colors Loden Blue and Mustard. I finished making the fringe, wove in the ends and corrected a few mistakes. I used a plastic storage bin filled with hot water and Dawn and then climbed in and stomped on it like grapes, then rinsed and dried. I did this twice to get the fulling I liked. When the blanket was dry I then brushed with a stiff brush. Surprising how much effort it took to full the blanket. Can't do that with merino sweaters! I love the blanket and how the washing and fulling soften it.

   Dimity, Diaper, Damask Blanket: I wove a blanket using 5 colors of warp and a single color of weft. I wove a bird's eye twill which falls in the Diaper category. I've woven in the ends and started the fringe. The fringe maker I ordered is a life saver! I still need to wash.

   Garden Cardigan by AnkeStrick. Using Kelbourne Woolens Scout in the colorway Moss Heather.

   Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart. Using by handspun from a braid by Alexandra Art of Yarn

   Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. Finished first sock and cast on second.

   Silver Bags: Sewing bags with pacific cloth to protect silver. Sounds posh. 😉Experimenting with the embroidery feature on Bernina to make a label to identify contents.

   Patio Furniture Pads: I've sanded, primed and applied three coats of paint. The paint is really hard to use and get a smooth finish. Coverage is terrible. I was …

5. Our Trip to The Newbury School of Weaving

   17 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 50 min

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   We are back from our adventure at The Newbury School of Weaving. We had a fabulous time and have a lot to say, evidenced by an unusually long episode. Plus, our usual project updates. Lees meer

   Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page.

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   Marsha's Projects

   Foundation Blanket: I chose to make the Cross Bar Check blanket using Harrisville wool in the colors Loden Blue and Mustard. Need to make fringe and wash.

   Dimity, Diaper, Damask Blanket: I wove a blanket using 5 colors of warp and a single color of weft. I wove a bird's eye twill which falls in the Diaper category. Need to make fringe and wash.

   Trillium Lake by Kay Hopkins: Using Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine. I'm so close to finishing. Finished the second sleeve but there are two to many rows and it looks odd. Need to rip back.

   Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart. Using by handspun from a braid by Alexandra Art of Yarn

   Mellow Mood Top: by Julia Piro. Using Queensland Collection Eco Twist in the colorway Crimson Canyon. Not going to make it. Can't face another cotton tee right now.

   Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. Finished first sock and cast on second.

   Silver Bags: Sewing bags with pacific cloth to protect silver. Sounds posh. 😉Experimenting with the embroidery feature on Bernina to make a label to identify contents.

   Patio Furniture Pads: I have finished four round cushions for metal chairs and the cover for the chaise lounge pad. I removed the fabric from the wood folding chairs and washed them with TSP. Next is to sand, prime and final paint color. I save the fabric from one chair to use as a pattern.

   Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.

   Garden Redesign: I've created a project page. More plants and "finalize' design fence on deck and railing

   Cold Cucumber …

6. What Should She Do?

   13 juli 2026 · 59 min

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   We talk about our projects, including fleece preparation and spinning. Kelly questions Marsha's plans for a sweater from longwool. What do you all think? What should Marsha do with the not quite 700 yards of yarn that didn't come out the way she planned? Lees meer

   Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page.

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   It's July, but there is still time to participate in our June Survey on sourcing yarn, fiber, and supplies.

   Marsha's Projects

   Compass Moon Creations: Finished! About 500 yards of about DK or worsted from 10 ounces of merino in a blue/green. Realized that when pulling from inside and outside, one single ends up with more twist. Harder to spin.

   Sheridan Flats Spinning: Finished! Purchased 24 oz of 80/15/6 wool/mohair/silk roving in the colorway Kaleidoscope. The owner said to spin at a worsted weight for best results. Mill is Olympic Yarn & Fiber located in Cosmopolis, WA. I was really surprised that I ended up with only about 650 yards of worsted weight yarn. I overplied the first skein but ran it through my wheel and took out a lot of the twist. Looks and feels so much better.

   Trillium Lake by Kay Hopkins: Using Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine. I'm getting close to finishing. Putting in the purl rounds of hen and then will bind off. The sleeves should go quick as there are just a few rounds of stockinette and then ribbing

   Mellow Mood Top: by Julia Piro. Using Queensland Collection Eco Twist in the colorway Crimson Canyon.

   Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree.

   Silver Bags: Sewing bags with pacific cloth to protect silver. Sounds posh. 😉Experimenting with the embroidery feature on Bernina to make a label to identify contents.

   Patio Furniture Pads: I have finished four round cushions for metal chairs and the cover for th…

7. Tea for People, Tea for Tomatoes

   30 juni 2026 · 52 min

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   Our Summer Spin In is in full swing and we have project updates. Plus garden talk including tomatoes! Take our June Survey on sourcing yarn, fiber, and supplies. Lees meer

   Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page.

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   Marsha's Projects

   Wabi Sabi Tee by Katia: Finished! Used Concept by Katia Wabi Sabi. I purchased the yarn in Oaxaca, Mexico.

   Trillium Lake by Kay Hopkins: Using Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine. Knit about 8" of the body and completed the increases.

   Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree.

   Oaxaca Journey Bag: by Araceli Gonzalez. Using Prado de Lana.

   Compass Moon Creations: Spinning 10 ounces of merino in a blue/green. Finished first can and have 200 yards of sport to DK weight. Finished spinning the singles and now need to ply.

   Sheridan Flats Spinning: Purchased 24 oz of 80/15/6 wool/mohair/silk roving in the colorway Kaleidoscope. The owner said to spin at a worsted weight for best results. Mill is Olympic Yarn & Fiber located in Cosmopolis, WA. Plied three singles but somehow I over plied it.

   Silver Bags: Sewing bags with pacific cloth to protect silver. Sounds posh. 😉Experimenting with the embroidery feature on Bernina to make a label to identify contents.

   Patio Furniture Pads: I have finished four round cushions for metal chairs and the cover for the chaise lounge pad. I removed the fabric from the wood folding chairs and washed them with TSP. Next is to sand, prime and final paint color. I save the fabric from one chair to use as a pattern.

   Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.

   Garden Redesign: I've created a project page. More plants and "finalize' design fence on deck and railing

   Kelly's Projects

   Still working on Boxy with spirit yarn (Shibui Pebble).

   Finished the Tablet (card) weaving for Pride M…

8. Taking Notes

   15 juni 2026 · 1 uur 20 min

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   Our Summer Spin-In is underway so get out your wheels and join us for our annual summer event. We also announce the winners of our Colorwork-A-Long and give more information about our May pattern survey. Take the June Survey about sourcing yarn, fiber, and tools. Lees meer

   Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page.

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   Here's a summary of the survey comments on how knitters use patterns and track their progress:

   People have a preference for paper but lots use digital tools. A recurring theme was the desire to keep knitting as an analog, screen-free hobby. There are lots of creative tools for counting rows. People use highlighter tape, rulers, sticky notes, hand-drawn grid boxes, safety pin chains, a 10-sided die, and even moving a stitch marker along keyboard number keys.

   We also seem to realize that our systems are imperfect. We don't keep enough or the right kind of notes. We have unsorted stacks of printed patterns, notes we struggle to decode later, or no real system at all. Ravelry is a partial solution to this but doesn't work for everyone.

   Color Work Along Prizes

   Listen to the episode to see if you are a winner!

   Marsha's Projects

   Trillium Lake by Kay Hopkins: Using Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine. Knit about 8" of the body and completed the increases.

   Wabi Sabi Tee by Katia: Using Concept by Katia Wabi Sabi. Knit about 12" of the body. Another ½ inch and I'll start ribbing.

   Patio Furniture Pads: I have finished four round cushions for metal chairs. I think the mis-matched fabric looks good. Next is to sew the cover for the chaise lounge. I have two wooden folding chairs that belonged to my parents. I plan to paint in the same dark green as the table and chairs and recover in the large yellow and white striped fabric. Also have materials …

9. Walk the Dog Before You Frog

   31 mei 2026 · 1 uur

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   In this episode we have a sneak peak at our May Survey on keeping pattern notes. Dont forget to participate in the survey linked below. Also, we both have been busy with travel, projects, fixing mistakes, and we have lots to catch up on. Lees meer

   May Survey

   Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page.

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   Marsha's Projects

   Trillium Lake by Kay Hopkins: Using Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine. Knit to about 3" under armholes

   Wabi Sabi Tee by Katia: Using Concept by Katia Wabi Sabi. Knit to about 8" on the body.

   Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree.

   Oaxaca Journey Bag: by Araceli Gonzalez. Using Prado de Lana.

   Compass Moon Creations: Spinning 10 ounces of merino in a blue/green. Brought the project to the beach and plied the first skein. About 200 yards of sport to DK weight.

   Sheridan Flats Spinning: Purchased 24 oz of 80/15/6 wool/mohair/silk roving in the colorway Kaleidoscope. The owner said to spin at a worsted weight for best results. Mill is Olympic Yarn & Fiber located in Cosmopolis, WA. Plied three singles but somehow I over plied it.

   Silver Bags: Sewing bags with pacific cloth to protect silver. Sounds posh. 😉Experimenting with the embroidery feature on Bernina to make a label to identify contents.

   Patio Furniture Pads: Purchased foam cushions and indoor/outdoor fabric to make cushions.

   Sewing class: I took the first of a two part class on learning about your machine and Quality Sewing and Vacuum. Very good class and it is free!

   Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.

   Garden Redesign: I've created a project page.

   Kelly's Projects

   Finished spinning Ernest, a dark brown merino fleece with silk carded in. I have 12 ounces of 3-ply yarn that still needs to be washed. I'm guessing sport to DK weight once it is washed.…

10. Take the May Survey!

    3 mei 2026 · 1 uur

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    How do you keep track of where you are in your pattern? Let us know by taking our quick survey here. Lots to talk about in this episode. We have our usual project updates, plus we recap our fun week together attending the annual NoCKRs retreat. Lees meer

    Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page.

    Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android.

    How do you keep track of where you are in the pattern? Do you write notes on a paper pattern, use knit companion, separate notes, etc.? Let us know by taking our quick survey here.

    Our listener Val (Valkelley) reached out to us regarding Episode 262: Game of Wool Reviewed, to say that knitting through the backloop is also called Eastern Uncrossed Knitting. Here is a video explaining one technique. Looks like there are many others to explore.

    Marsha's Projects

    Trillium Lake by Kay Hopkins: Using Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton Fine in the colorway Chili. About to separate sleeves from the body.

    Wabi Sabi Tee by Katia: Using Concept by Katia Wabi Sabi. Used Google translate to translate from Spanish to English. I did't get gauge so I am using Kelly's technique of making the larger size and reducing stitch count by 10%.

    Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree.

    Oaxaca Journey Bag: by Araceli Gonzalez. Using Prado de Lana.

    Compass Moon Creations: Spinning 10 ounces of merino in a blue/green.

    Sheridan Flats Spinning: Purchased 24 oz of 80/15/6 wool/mohair/silk roving in the colorway Kaleidoscope. The owner said to spin at a worsted weight for best results. Mill is Olympic Yarn & Fiber located in Cosmopolis, WA. Plied three singles but somehow I over plied it.

    Silver Bags: Sewing bags with pacific cloth to protect silver. Sounds posh. 😉Experimenting with the embroidery feature on Bernina to make a label to identify contents.

    Patio Chair Cus…

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