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Shhh...It's the Secrets Episode
26 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 14 min
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
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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 …
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The Almost Lost Episode
26 oktober 2026 · 57 min
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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 …
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Tomatoes! Oh, and Yes, Knitting
5 oktober 2026 · 1 uur
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
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Exercising Discipline
12 september 2026 · 1 uur 7 min
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
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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 …
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Our Trip to The Newbury School of Weaving
17 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 50 min
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
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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 …
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What Should She Do?
13 juli 2026 · 59 min
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
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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…
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Tea for People, Tea for Tomatoes
30 juni 2026 · 52 min
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
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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…
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Taking Notes
15 juni 2026 · 1 uur 20 min
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
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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 …
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Walk the Dog Before You Frog
31 mei 2026 · 1 uur
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
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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.…
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Take the May Survey!
3 mei 2026 · 1 uur
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
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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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Weave Along Prizes and Wild WIP Plans
11 april 2026 · 1 uur 9 min
Marsha plans to go wild with WIPs for the upcoming retreat after lots of finished projects. Kelly announces the Weave Along prizes after a long story about a possibly broken foot! Join us for another fun filled episode. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Socks: Finished! Used Schoppel-Wool Das Paar colorway Pigment Nebel plus Cloudborn in teal.
Rag Rugs: Finished!
Late Bloomer by Heidi Kirrmaier Finished! Used Hudson Valley Yarn.
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.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Garden Redesign: I've created a project page.
Kelly's Projects
I finished the Study Hall Shawl by Sarah Schira. It still needs to be blocked. It was a fun mosaic pattern. I had a lot of the red left over so I made the first charity hat of 2026. Used the fingering yarn held double. Donated it during our March heat wave and yet gone in less than a day. So satisfying!
I finished the chenille rugs by the weave along deadline.
Still working on the Seatoller Socks by Louise Tillbrook. I'm on the gusset of the first sock. One cable stops at the heel and the other carries down the outer side of the top of the foot.
Started my secon…
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Game of Wool Recap
15 maart 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
In this episode we share our thoughts on the British series "Game of Wool". If you haven't watched, this is your spoiler alert! Plus we talk about Kelly's visit to Seattle and give a quick update on our projects. Lees meer
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Unauthorized Game of Wool full episodes can be found on various Youtube channels in the US and officially on Channel 4 in the UK.
Acht hat Hazel Tindall
Gordon's Youtube Man-Knitted in Scotland
Marsha's Projects
Socks: Using Schoppel-Wool Das Paar colorway Pigment Nebel plus Cloudborn in teal. Knitting on the foot of the second sock.
Oaxaca Journey Bag: by Araceli Gonzalez. Using Prado de Lana.
Late Bloomer by Heidi Kirrmaier using Hudson Valley Yarn. Cast on size M2 but it is too small. Cast on size L.
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.
Rag Rugs: Wound warp for four rag rugs and started warping loom. Warp is 4" and 6" stripes in royal blue, green, and orange. I finished the first two rugs. During Kelly's visit she suggested retying the treadles to weave a twill. She wove the first half of the third rug. I have cut the strips for the fourth and final rug. I still need to weave it though!
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Garden Redesign: I've created a project page.
Kelly's Projects
Finished the Romney x Rambouillet that came from the NoCKRs destash. About a pound of roving. Six skeins but I don't know how many yards.
Restarted the Seatoller Socks by Louise Tillbrook. It's a twisted rib and cabled sock pattern so I needed a bigger size.
Norwegi…
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Live from the Truck
8 februari 2026 · 1 uur 1 min
Join us in this episode as we discuss planning our travel knitting. Kelly needs car knitting for a Seattle trip, a CNCH class, and we're both planning for our trip to The Newbury School of Weaving. Plus our usual project updates. All before the day gets too hot for Kelly to be shut in the truck! Lees meer
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OWLS Circular Sock Machine Crank-in
The event will take place July 23rd-July 25th at St. Francis Retreat Center where we do our other retreat. We welcome experienced crankers, beginners, and those who are just considering getting started with circular sock machines.
On the forum there is a FAQ and Registration Form for those who are interested. We would like to make this a yearly event.Marsha's Projects
Socks: Using Schoppel-Wool Das Paar colorway Pigment Nebel plus Cloudborn in teal. Finished first sock
Oaxaca Journey Bag: by Araceli Gonzalez. Using Prado de Lana.
Late Bloomer by Heidi Kirrmaier using Hudson Valley Yarn
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.
Rag Rugs: Wound warp for four rag rugs and started warping loom. Warp is 4" and 6" stripes in royal blue, green, and orange. Finished first rug. Decided to plan for the next three rugs so sketched some designs.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Garden Redesign: I've created a project page.
Kelly's Projects
Chenille Rugs Part 2 Started the weaving of the rug, but I'm only about 5 inches in. I got distracted by school starting, the need for a take away knitting project, and some hats.
Continued spinning the Romney…
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Back From Oaxaca!
25 januari 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
The prize winners of our Home Along are announced and we have lots of project updates. Plus, Marsha discusses her fiber focused trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. Lees meer
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Marsha traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico with Rowan Tree Travel. Here is a link to details of the trip.
If you participated in the Home Along, listen to hear if you won a prize! The Ewes are giving away three gift certificates to Invictus Yarns and two patterns donated by listeners.
Marsha's Projects
Socks: Finished! Used The Humming Bird Moon Full Moon BFL Sock in the colorway Eye of Newt.
Nicholas Slouch Hat: by Kyle Kunnecke. Finished! Used Sincere Sheep Terroir worsted in rust and Full Circle Wool worsted in natural cream.
Socks: Using Schoppel-Wool Das Paar colorway Pigment Nebel plus Cloudborn in teal.
Oaxaca Journey Bag: by Araceli Gonzalez. Using Prado de Lana.
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.
Rag Rugs: Wound warp for four rag rugs and started warping loom. Warp is 4" and 6" stripes in royal blue, green, and orange. Cut three colors of fabric strip so far and started weaving. I'd like to use more colors but only have 3 shuttles. I have woven about 18".
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Garden Redesign: I've created a project page.
Kelly's Projects
Chenille Rugs Part 2 Finished all the chenille and currently warping for two rugs. Last year's first episode was Dreaming about Chenille Rugs!
Finished all but the edging of my Sleeveless Vest. I got stalled due to having to pick up stitches around the arms a…
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An Un-fun BINGO Card for Someone Else
3 januari 2026 · 1 uur 6 min
We're back together after head colds and busy lives delayed recording. We have lots to catch up on including project updates and upcoming adventures. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Mountain High: Finished! Heidi Kirrmaier. Used my handspun Flowers From My Garden.
Socks: Using The Humming Bird Moon Full Moon BFL Sock in the colorway Eye of Newt. Finished first sock.
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.
Rag Rugs: Warped loom in 4" and 6" stripes in royal blue, green, and orange. Cut three colors of fabric strip so far and started weaving.
Nicholas Slouch Hat: by Kyle Kunnecke. Using Sincere Sheep Terroir worsted in rust and Full Circle Wool worsted in natural cream. Bought Sincere Sheep at Stitches in 2017 and Full Circle Wool at Navarro Winery near Mendocino, CA. The wool is from the sheep that keep weeds down between the vines.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Garden Redesign: I've created a project page.
Novus Knit Pouch
I will be in Oaxaca, Mexico on a fiber tour called Color Explosion of Oaxacan Culture and Folk Artists with Rowan Tree Travel.
Kelly's Projects
Chenille Rugs Part 2 Finished tying on the warp and started weaving the second pad of chenille . Planning for two rugs again.
Continuing my Sleeveless Vest by Lone Kjeldsen with handspun from Jazzman's " perfect fleece." Started the front yoke but haven't gotten to the horizontal stitch yet.
Three more hats finished. The mostly handspun one went to my niece's boyfriend for Christmas. The other is a charity ha…
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When Does the Hysteria Kick In?
1 december 2025 · 49 min
Thanksgiving finds us recording live and unedited in Salinas. It was a low key holiday with lots of food and family, but no hysteria. It's Kelly's favorite holiday. We cooked, we laughed, we knit, we spun, and we were able to get a podcast recorded. We recorded in the dining room so there is some echo-y sound, along with dog and family background noise. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Socks: Finished! Used Red Heart Heart and Sole in colorway Black Jack.
Socks: Using The Humming Bird Moon Full Moon BFL Sock in the colorway Eye of Newt.
Mountain High: Heidi Kirrmaier. Using my handspun Flowers From My Garden. I decided to put the body on waste yarn and knit the sleeves. Of course color pattern is different because sleeve circumference is smaller than body. Occasionally breaking yarn to manage color.
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. I've filled two bobbins to date.
Rag Rugs: Wound warp for four rag rugs and started warping loom. Warp is 4" and 6" stripes in royal blue, green, and orange. I've threaded the heddles and reed, and need to attach the warp to the front beam. Then I'll turn my attention to preparing fabric strips.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Garden Redesign: I've created a project page.
Kelly's Projects
Chenille Rugs Part 2 The pad is woven and I've started cutting the strips. They are pretty different from one end to the other. More different than the other two pads were. Next up is warping for another pad so I can get two rugs again.
Continuing my Sleeveless Vest by Lone Kjeldsen with handspun from Ja…
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Yarny Projects for Your Home
18 november 2025 · 54 min
In this episode we have listener comments, project updates, and lots of listener ideas and projects from our Home-A-Long. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Socks: Using Red Heart Heart and Sole in colorway Black Jack. Finished first sock and started heel flap of the second sock.
Mountain High: Heidi Kirrmaier. Using my handspun Flowers From My Garden. I decided to put the body on waste yarn and knit the sleeves. Of course color work is different because sleeve circumference is smaller than body. Occasionally breaking yarn to manage color. Finished first sleeve and about a third of the second sleeve.
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. I've filled two bobbins to date.
Rag Rugs: Wound warp for four rag rugs and started warping loom. Warp is 4" and 6" stripes in royal blue, green, and orange. I've threaded the heddles and reed, and need to attach the warp to the front beam. Then I'll turn my attention to preparing fabric strips.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Garden Redesign: I've created a project page.
Kelly's Projects
Accidental Dishtowels are off the loom and washed. Waiting to be hemmed. Ran out of chenille for the three chenille rugs I had warped for. Decided to resley the 8/4 cotton warp to a denser sett (10 epi) and see how it works for a dish towel.
Natural Dyeing Experiments I started spinning the orange CA Red fiber dyed with toyon that had been steeped for 24 hours. Two bobbins are full. I plan to ply from a center pull ball when I'm finished with this spinning.
Chenille Rugs Part 2 Wound the warp and sleyed t…
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Rag Rugs, Chenille Rugs, Garden Renos, and Other Home Projects
3 november 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
We have exciting finished projects to talk about and updates on current projects. Our Home-A-Long and Winter Weave-A-Long are in full swing and we have project ideas to share Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Deer Scarf: Finished! Ben and his roommates rescued a concrete deer lawn ornaments. I made a red scarf for the deer to wear this holiday. Including fringe, the scarf is about 9' long.
Socks: Using Red Heart Heart and Sole in colorway Black Jack. Finished first sock and knitting on leg of the second sock.
Mountain High: Heidi Kirrmaier. Using my handspun Flowers From My Garden. I decided to put the body on waste yarn and knit the sleeves. Of course color work is different because sleeve circumference is smaller than body. Occasionally breaking yarn to manage color.
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. I've filled two bobbins to date.
Rag Rugs: Wound warp for four rag rugs and yesterday started warping loom. Warp will be 4" and 6" stripes in royal blue, green, and orange.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Kelly's Projects
Natural Dyeing Experiments
I started spinning the orange CA Red fiber dyed with toyon that had been steeped for 24 hours.
Spirit Yarn Hat #9 is finished. I did some free style color work with the rest of the white and the bright pink. Made Xs and Os and some border designs. Solid pink hat #8 and color work hat #9 were both gone in two days.
Finished two chenille rugs. Still have warp, but no more chenille. I need to figure out the best way to use up the remaining warp (weft-faced rug, resley for towel…
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Handspun Vs Orlon
20 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 10 min
Our Home-A-Long is underway. Join us as we create home items for ourselves or someone else's home. We have finished objects and updates on our projects. Lees meer
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Listener Caroline recommended the movie Alive and Kicking. Here is a link to the movie on YouTube.
Marsha's Projects
Elinya by Ambah O'Brien: Finished! I started this shawl in March 2018. I was about ¾ done with the picot bind off when I stopped and I have no idea why. I used Hazel Knits IArtisan Sock in the color way Sassafras and Jorstad Creek Cornwall in the colorway Flamingo.
Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter: Finished! Used Michael's CWD in colorway San Francisco Fog. Again, no idea why I stopped. The shawl was finished except for washing and blocking. I started the shawl in March 2018 and finished the knitting in August 2021.
Socks: Using Red Heart Heart and Sole in colorway Black Jack. Finished first sock and knitting on leg of the second sock.
Mountain High: Heidi Kirrmaier. Using my handspun Flowers From My Garden. About to start the garter stitch edge with measures about 3.25". Managing color when I change balls.
Deer Scarf: Ben and his roommates rescued a concrete deer lawn ornaments. I am making a red scarf for the deer to wear this holiday. Added fringe to beginning edge. I have knit about 8 feet.
Sheridan Flats Spinning: Purchased 24 oz of 80/15/6 if wool*/mohair/silk roving in the colorway Kaleidoscope. The owner said to spin at a worsted weight for best results. The mill is Olympic Yarn & Fiber located in Cosmopolis, WA.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Kelly's Projects
Moose Hat for Moose It was a fun, one week project that I started on his birthday and finished a week later. The pattern would also make a good pillow. Cathy sug…
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Our Home-A-Long Is Here!
27 september 2025 · 1 uur 1 min
Join us in our all new Home-A-Long starting October 1st. Details are in the show notes. Plus, in this episode we have a big finish, travel adventures, and our usual project updates. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
I attended the 2KnitLitChicks Podcast Get Together in Lake Tahoe, NV from September 18-21. I learned the lake is divided by the california nevada border and we were on the Nevada side. About 20 attendees. We stayed at the retreat center Zephyr Pointe. Really fun event and very well organized for a first time event. I can only imagine how much work was involved.
At the retreat Deb (meedah1) taught us how to make Japanese Short Rows. So easy! This is going to be my go to short row technique from now one
Socks: Using Red Heart Heart and Sole in colorway Black Jack. Finished first sock and knitting on leg of the second sock.
Mountain High: Heidi Kirrmaier. Using my handspun Flowers From My Garden. Cast on before heading to retreat but made a mistake. Suppose to cast on with larger needle, switch to smaller needle for nine rows of garter stitch, and then switch back to larger needle. I knit it all with the larger needle. Then got to the retreat and tried to do short rows. Oh boy, what a mistake. My counts were way off. Came home and unraveled the whole project and started over.
Deer Scarf: Ben and his roommates rescued a concrete deer lawn ornaments. I am making a red scarf for the deer to wear this holiday. Added fringe to beginning edge and knit about 48 inches.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Kelly's Projects
Izzy Bears are finished and dropped off at school!
Weaving in ends on the Lace and Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli. Using a merino silk handspun along with a skein of Sincere Sheep Vernal (sil…
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Came Home with Only Good Memories
15 september 2025 · 1 uur 21 min
Our Summer Spin In has finished and, oh boy, did we all have fun! So many great projects were entered. We announce the winners here and Kelly reports on her visit to the wool auction. Plus, Marsha has a big finish. Lees meer
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Prue Hill recommended the BBC's Food Programme on butter that aired last month.
Shout out to Littletownknitter–Tracy who is recovering from surgery.
Bailey finished her Companion Dog (CD) title.
Marsha's Projects
Rag Rugs: Finished! Planned on two 24"x36" rugs. Final size 28"x32". Such a fun project!
Socks: Finished! Paton Kroy in colorway Rag Rug.
Socks: Using Red Heart Heart and Sole in colorway Black Jack. Working on foot of the first sock.
Mountain High: Heidi Kirrmaier. Using my handspun Flowers From My Garden.
Deer Scarf: Ben and his roommates rescued a concrete deer lawn ornaments. I am making a red scarf for the deer to wear this holiday.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress. Spent some time cleaning the studio after the rag rug weaving. Weaving creates lots of dust, threads, and pieces of fabric. Cleaned desk and set up sewing machine which I think will work well for sewing. I'm trying not to buy anything for the studio but find what I have around the house and make it work.
Kelly's Projects
Started and finished spirit yarn hat #6. Took it to the college free table even though it was muggy and 70-ish this week.
More Izzy Bears have ears!
Still almost finished with Lace and Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli. Using a merino silk handspun along with a skein of Sincere Sheep Vernal (silk/linen). I'm on the ribbing and using a 1x1 broken rib based on Marsha's suggestion.
Fireweed Socks are finished and have been worn. Love the color!
Continued Combing the remaining CVM. Debating …
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Control My Impulses
31 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
There is still time to finish projects before our Summer Spin In ends on September 1st. We have a few finished projects and lots of fiber prep to discuss. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter. Finished! Used my Into the Whirled handspun.
Socks: Using Patons Kroy sock in the colorway Blue Striped Ragg. Turned heel and finished gusset of second sock.
Spacetime 18: Heidi Kirrmaier. Using my handspun Flowers From My Garden. On hold.
Rag Rugs: Finished threading the reed plan to start weaving today. I'm making two 24"x36" rugs.
Deer Scarf: Ben and his roommates rescued a concrete deer lawn ornaments. I am making a red scarf for the deer to wear this holiday.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress. I brought two prints to the framer yesterday that will go in the studio.
Kelly's Projects
Almost finished with Lace and Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli. I'm using a merino silk handspun along with a skein of Sincere Sheep Vernal (silk/linen). I had a mistake in the lace pattern somehow because my stitch counts got off so I ripped back about 4 inches and am back on track.
Fireweed Sock sock two is on the second foot. A definite candidate for finishing during the two PD days at school before students start.
Continued Combing the remaining CVM. I have two-pitch wool combs from Red Barn Farm from long ago. I had about 1.5 lbs left of the fleece that I plan to comb. So far I have about 150 g of combed top. With about 50% waste I figure this is about half done. The remainder of the fleece is very sticky and needs another wash.
Washing and Processing Ernest (2017 fleece) I've rewashed two more batches of about a pound each. These batches are less matted and will be easier to pick. I also started carding the …
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Less Wool to Put in My Will
9 augustus 2025 · 56 min
Kelly has finished a monumental spinning project. We have lots to discuss about our projects, dog shows, summer house projects, and general summer fun. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Spinning: Finished! Another combo spin, this time with fiber from Pat Eisner that she put in the destash room at NoCKRs. About 1,000 yards of 3-ply worsted weight yarn.
Cheviot Top: Finished! 8 oz braid of Cheviot Top in hot pink. Have 572 yards of 2-ply fingering weight.
Socks: Using Patons Kroy sock in the colorway Blue Striped Ragg. Finished first sock and halfway down leg of second.
Spacetime 18: Heidi Kirrmaier. Using my handspun Flowers From My Garden. On hold.
Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter. Using my Into the Whirled handspun.
Rag Rugs: I put the warp on the loom and threaded the heddles. Now I need to thread the reed, and sew fabric strips together. I plan to make two 24"x36" rugs.
Deer Scarf: Ben and his roommates rescued a concrete deer lawn ornaments. I am making a red scarf for the deer to wear this holiday. Brought on an overnight trip and had my friend Sue knit on the scarf.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Kelly's Projects
Fireweed Sock sock two is still in the leg. Worked on it while the handspun sweater was in a time out!
I am back to working on the Lace and Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli. I'm using a merino silk handspun along with a skein of Sincere Sheep Vernal (silk/linen). I had a mistake in the lace pattern somehow because my stitch counts got off so I ripped back about 4 inches and am back on track.
Finished spinning the 2018 CVM that I've been carding since November. Total yardage isn't calculated, but I spun almost 700 g (1.5 lbs) of yarn. I have three colors. Dark and medium blue-green and then a re…
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Dogs, Chickens, and Rag Rugs
23 juli 2025 · 1 uur 17 min
In this episode we talk about dogs, chickens, projects, and have a pop-up prize drawing for our 250th episode. Our Summer Spin In is underway and the Finished Object thread is now live. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Socks: Using Patons Kroy sock in the colorway Blue Striped Ragg. Finished first sock and cast on second
Spinning: Another combo spin, this time with fiber from Pat Eisner that she put in the destash room at NoCKRs. Have spun two skeins of worsted weight yarn about 660 yards. I have refilled three bobbins and am about to ply into a 3-ply.
Spacetime 18: Heidi Kirrmaier. I plan to use my handspun Flowers From My Garden, but the project is on hold.
Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter. Using my Into the Whirled handspun.
Rag Rugs: Bought self-healing mat and cutting tool and cut three queen sheets into 1" strips. I've wound the warp. I plan to make two 24"x36" rugs.
Deer Scarf: Ben and his roommates rescued a concrete deer lawn ornament. I am making a red scarf for the deer to wear this holiday.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
If you have Netflix I recommend The Quilters.
Kelly's Projects
Finished the armband for dog shows that I was making using tablet weaving I have warped to make and name plates for each dog's crate. But I only have about an inch of plain one color weaving on the band. I'm using 3/2 perle cotton spirit yarn in black and gray. I'm using Linda Henrickson's pattern from my Handwoven library. The pattern can also be found on her website here and then click "free instructions."
Fireweed Sock sock two is still in the leg. I love the way the colors are striping.
Still spinning the 2018 CVM that I've been carding since November. Finished three skeins (162 grams) and have two full bobbin…
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Tell Us How You Really Feel!
6 juli 2025 · 1 uur 20 min
Lots of project updates and lots of opinions in this episode. Plus, our Summer Spin In is in progress and information about the Monterey County Fair Wool Show. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
The Weekender: by Andrea Mowry. Finished. Used Cascade 220 in colorway Wine.
Socks: Using Patons Kroy sock in the colorway Blue Striped Ragg. Finished first sock and cast on second
Spinning: Another combo spin, this time with fiber from Pat Eisner that she put in the destash room at NoCKRs. Have spun two skeins of worsted weight yarn about 660 yards. Filled two more bobbins with a third to go before plying more.
Spacetime 18: Heidi Kirrmaier. Using my handspun Flowers From My Garden.
Now nervous about casting on with my handspun. Maybe I should just make a shawl where fit is less of an issue. Considering Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter and using my Into the Whirled handspun.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Rag Rug Handbook by Janet Meany and Paula Pfaff. Interweave Press 1996
Kelly's Projects
Izzy doll bears progress: Four finished bears have gone to school. Creating the faces was fun. I haven't been back to check the table and see if they are gone. The flat bears are still flat and I still have one on the needles that hasn't been touched. Too much spinning!
New Projects:
Tablet weaving to make an armband for dog shows and name plates for each dog's crate. I finished the dog paws–two bands with seven paws on each band. Each one is about 12 inches long. I made a prototype of the armband with some leftover ribbon and plastic from a sheet container.
I'm using Linda Henrickson's pattern from my Handwoven library. Pattern can also be found on her website here and then click "free instructions."
Fireweed Sock number one…
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The Double Episode
25 juni 2025 · 1 uur 44 min
Oh boy, do we have a lot to catch up on! It's been almost a month since we last recorded so we have a very long episode this time. So long it wasn't edited, just put up as is. Lots of finished projects and new projects to discuss. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
The Weekender: by Andrea Mowry. Using Cascade 220 in colorway Wine. Finished the sleeves and still have to finish the sewn bind off on the back neckline. I need some solitude to do this but there has been none available this past month.
Socks: Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki Finished.
Spinning: Into the Whirled roving in colorways Welcome to Litchfield and The Traveler. Finished! 573 yards. About finger weight.
Socks: Using Patons Kroy sock in the colorway Blue Striped Ragg. I discovered the balls are only 160 yards. Adding red heels and toes with Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Sock Twist from Craftsy. Was a giveaway at Stitches a few years ago. Halfway done on the foot of the first sock.
Spinning: Started spinning another combo spin. Fiber from Pat Eisner that she put in the destash room at NoCKRs. Have spun two skeins of yarn, 660 yards total and about worsted weight.
Kelly's Projects
Izzy doll bears progress: I continue to make the tubes and have stuffed four of them. I have two others finished but unstuffed, and a fourth on the needles.
Sidewalk loom progress: Cloth apron is on and the rods are secured with texsolv. The back beam has five texsolv cords and I'm thinking I need a couple more. I finally cleaned up the reed and put it into the beater. I've washed and will reuse the texsolv cords used to tie up the treadles. I think I will cut a few more for spares and while I am at it I should cut some for the LeClerc tie up, too. The sticking point is going to be s…
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High Jinks Ensue
26 mei 2025 · 1 uur
Oh no, Marsha's garage is back on the show! Plus, an upcoming graduation, a trip to the beach, lots of talk about chenille rugs, planning for the Summer Spin In, and the usual highjinks! Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
The Weekender: by Andrea Mowry. Using Cascade 220 in colorway Wine. I haven't picked it up since I got home from the retreat. Lost my motivation after all the discussion at NoCKRs. Plus I listened to the latest episode of Yarniacs where they discussed Sharlene's Weekender. Didn't inspire me.
Socks: Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki in the colorway Batty Berlin. Almost done with the leg of the second sock.
Spinning: Into the Whirled roving in colorways Welcome to Litchfield and The Traveler. I've finished the two singles and have plied one bobbin. Have a little over 300 yards. Started plying second bobbin.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress. I think I have finally fixed the problem with the brake band falling off.
Kelly's Projects
Two more hats (both using a turquoise DK) went to the free table at school. I haven't checked back to see if they are gone, but the day after I put them there it was in the high 70s. So I switched to Izzy doll bears for my next skein of retreat spirit yarn. It's a taupe brown color.
Started another chenille rug warp for making the chenille "caterpillar strips." As I was about half done I looked in the trunk and found some other spirit yarn I had intended to use for the strips. I used some, but I might have yet another warp of strips to make. I have a lot of weaving spirit yarn.
Finished a third bobbin of spirit roving from Pat. Still need to ply it to get the wheels empty and ready for the spin in. Gray Corriedale x Merino fiber that is beautifully prepared (Morro Fleeceworks)…
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Potholders for Mommy!
5 mei 2025 · 58 min
We have both been busy with non-fiber activities, but we still managed to finish some projects, including some cheeky ones. Lees meer
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Quilting the National Parks: 20 Original Designs Inspired by the Beauty of Our National Park by Stephanie Forster
Marsha's Projects
Hedgehog: Finished! Pattern by PurlSoho. In the destash room at the NoCKRs retreat I found a ball of Louisa Harding Luzia and thought it was the perfect yarn to make a hedgehog.
The Weekender: by Andrea Mowry. Using Cascade 220 in colorway Wine. I haven't picked it up since I got home from the retreat. Lost my motivation after all the discussion at NoCKRs.
Socks: Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki in the colorway Batty Berlin. About to start toe decreases of first sock
Spinning: Into the Whirled roving in colorways Welcome to Litchfield and The Traveler. BostonJen messaged me that she used the same braids, plied them the same way, and made a hat. What a coincidence!
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress. I think I have finally fixed the problem with the brake band falling off.
Kelly's Projects
Spirit Yarn charity hat (gray wool/acrylic blend) started at the retreat This hat is done and I've also completed a second out of a tweedy moss green that was cotton and modal but felt a lot like Berocco Remix. It was great yarn! Both hats were gone in less than a day.
Potholders from the potholder loom. I'm a 63 year old woman making my mom a potholder for Mother's Day. I've made two for myself.
Almost finished with the second bobbin of spirit roving from Pat. Gray Corriedale x Merino fiber that is beautifully prepared (Morro Fleeceworks). Fiber Frolic, Duren Dyeworks
Spring Buckens and Owls (Ms and Os): Woven, washed, pressed and waiting for hems. Another succes…
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Graphito Times Two
19 april 2025 · 1 uur 4 min
We're together in this episode and we have lots to discuss. Lots of finished projects, the NoCKRs retreat, spirit yarn, weaving, and more. Lees meer
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An interesting article about the closing of Vidalia Mills, the last weaver of denim in the U.S.
https://sourcingjournal.com/denim/denim-business/vidalia-mills-auction-preserve-american-heritage-looms-1234740849/
Marsha's Projects
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Finished! Used Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass.
Socks: Finished! Used Knit Picks Felici in the colorway Hawaiian Shirt.
Morgan's Pinwheels & Checks: Finished!
The Weekender: by Andrea Mowry. Using Cascade 220 in colorway Wine. Finished first sleeve and picked up for second sleeve.
Socks: Cast on with Wisdom Yarns Wacki Saki in the colorway Batty Berlin.
Spinning: Into the Whirled roving in colorways Welcome to Litchfield and The Traveler.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Kelly's Projects
Graphito Done and worn! The fit is great!
Sewing with handwoven: All curtains done and hung!
Spirit Yarn charity hat (gray wool/acrylic blend) started at the retreat.
About a half dozen dishcloths from spirit yarn–royal blue and a sunny yellow and orange variegated cotton yarn. Using Triple L Tweed stitch. Some have been given away, some will stay with me. Almost finished with them.
Spun on two different projects at the retreat. Using up the last of the Wensleydale x Cormo x Merino from last summer. I had forgotten I still had a box of batts so I brought them to the retreat to spin with some purple silk held along with the fiber. The other project was spinning some gray Corriedale/Merino roving. One bobbin into the first project, two bobbins into the second project.
Loom refurbishin…
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The Desert is So Dry
26 maart 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
A trip to the desert, a chicken update, and a big increase in active projects. Kelly makes Marsha record the morning after she gets home from a trip, but we have to squeeze it in between her travels. Join in the fun and hear about our knitting, spinning, and weaving projects. No photos this week, but lots of links to all our projects. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about to start the decreases when I noticed I had crossed one of the cables the wrong way. I've ripped it back and corrected my mistake.
Socks: Using Knit Picks Felici in the colorway Hawaiian Shirt. Knitting on foot of first sock.
Morgan's Pinwheels & Checks: Finished the third of four towels. I had hoped to be finished by this episode, but alas, life seldom goes as planned.
The Weekender: by Andrea Mowry. Using Cascade 220 in colorway Wine. Finished the body, split for the armholes, and finished the front. Now working on the back.
Kelly's Projects
Graphito sleeves are in progress. Started with double points but did a full search of circular needles and found a short cabled one. Used a needle gauge from Invictus Yarns with multiple gauge holes for size US 2 and US 3 needles due to the varying mm that don't track completely with US sizes.
Finished a two ply skein of tunis.
Sewing with handwoven: All curtains zigzagged, cut, and hemmed. Next up is to put in the rod casings but before I do that I think I may have to cut some of them down. So probably more zigzagging and cutting. And of course, before that, another measuring session with the panels inside the trailer.
Loom refurbishing project. Took out heddles and metal flat stock that they were hangin…
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Broken Rib Doesn't Suck
15 maart 2025 · 1 uur 15 min
Answering listeners' questions, doing a little podcast housekeeping, and catching up on project progress. Marsha has lost track of time and Kelly is losing track of broken rib stitches. You know, the usual antics! Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Socks: Finished! Use Regia 4-fadig by Arne & Carlos in colorway 03760. I got this yarn from the NoCKRs destash room. A big thank you to the knitter who donated it as I love the colors and pattern.
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I ripped back to correct a mistake in one of the cables.
Morgan's Pinwheels & Checks: Started the fourth towel.
The Weekender: by Andrea Mowry. Using Cascade 220 in colorway Wine. Did not get gauge with the suggested #9 needles. Went down to #8 and still off by ½ stitch. I think the fabric would be too dense going down to #7. Decided to make size #2 which, if the math is correct, will give me the suggested 10" of positive ease. Fingers crossed! I have knit 15" of the body and about to spit for armholes.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress. I met with a weaver who answered my want ad in the Seattle Weavers Guild newsletter. She sold me a LeClerc loom bench which is working great. Plus five shuttles for making rag rugs.
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Kelly's Projects
Finishing the ribbing on the body of Graphito and ready to pick up for the sleeves.
Bought the pattern for Solomon Poncho. It's been in my queue since 2023.
Also interested in a new Thea Colman vest coming this week named The Last Word.
Winter Weave Along
Last push for the Winter Weave along with less than a month until the end. Show us your projects in the Ravelry thread. If you aren't on Ravelry consider jo…
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Not a Race, But I Won!
2 maart 2025 · 59 min
Finished projects! Also weaving, the loom restoration project, aging, and our usual chit chat. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Graphito: by Heidemarie Kaizer. Finished! Used Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink).
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about to start the decreases when I noticed I had crossed one of the cables the wrong way. I need to rip back.
Socks: Using Regia 4-fadig by Arne & Carlos in colorway 03760. Finished first sock. Finished gusset and knitting foot of the second sock.
Morgan's Pinwheels & Checks: Finished the third of four towels. I had hoped to be finished by this episode, but alas, life seldom goes as planned.
The Weekender: by Andrea Mowry. Using Cascade 220 in colorway Wine. Did not get gauge with the suggested #9 needles. Went down to #8 and still off by ½ stitch. I think the fabric would be too dense going down to #7. Decided to make size #2 which, if the math is correct, will give me the suggested 10" of positive ease. Fingers crossed!
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress. I met with a weaver who answered my want ad in the Seattle Weavers Guild newsletter. She sold me a LeClerc loom bench which is working great. Plus five shuttles for making rag rugs.
Kelly's Projects
Done with weaving on the fifth warp for the trailer curtains! Still need to wash, cut, and sew.
Started back on Graphito. Still knitting on the body for about 3 more inches.
Winding a new, spring colored warp for dishtowels.
2025 Challenge Thread:
Are you creating any challenges for yourself for 2025? If so you can share them here.
Winter Weave Along
Going until March 31. Show us your projects in the Ravelry…
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Careless Knitting
14 februari 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
At least one of us is sometimes a careless knitter. And by the way, do you swatch for socks? We discuss all of this plus our weaving adventures. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Graphito: by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). I've finished the first sleeve and about 4" from starting ribbing on the second sleeve.
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about to start the decreases when I noticed I had crossed one of the cables the wrong way. I need to rip back.
Socks: Using Regia 4-fadig by Arne & Carlos in colorway 03760. Finished first sock. Finished gusset and knitting foot of the second sock.
Morgan's Pinwheels & Checks: Finished first towel and almost done with second towel. Doing pretty well. My selvages look good.
The Weekender: Andrea Mowry. Will use Cascade 220 in colorway Wine.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Kelly's Projects
About half done with weaving on the fifth warp for the trailer curtains.
Started back on Graphito. Long story which includes dropped stitches.
The February Challenge is a failure so far.
2025 Challenge Thread:
Are you creating any challenges for yourself for 2025? If so you can share them here.
Winter Weave Along
Going until March 31. Show us your projects in the Ravelry thread. If you aren't on Ravelry consider joining just so you can talk with us about your weaving!
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AI Has a Fundamental Misunderstanding of Yarn Crafts
29 januari 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
Our Winter Weave-Along is in full swing. We have lots to discuss about our weaving projects. The knitting projects are moving along, too. Plus, we talk about Kelly's super fun yard "sale" with everything free. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Graphito: by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). About to start ribbing at the cuff of the first sleeve.
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about to start the decreases when I noticed I had crossed one of the cables the wrong way. I need to rip back.
Socks: Using Regia 4-fadig by Arne & Carlos in colorway 03760. Finished first sock. Finished gusset and knitting foot of the second sock.
Morgan's Pinwheels & Checks: I got the warp on the loom and am about to start weaving.
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Kelly's Projects
I've started weaving on the fifth warp for the trailer curtains.
I finished the Zaney Viney self-patterning socks. I've already worn them twice!
Charity hat number five is on the needles right now. I still have most of a skein of bright pink acrylic to use up.
Wool cone stash/Chenille rug and blanket sampling
2025 Challenge for January and AI pictures
2025 Challenge Thread:
Are you creating any challenges for yourself for 2025? If so you can share them here.
Winter Weave Along
Going until March 31. Show us your projects in the Ravelry thread. If you aren't on Ravelry consider joining just so you can talk with us about your weaving!
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Dreaming of Chenille Rugs
13 januari 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
It's another recovery episode! Marsha is back from Palm Springs, Christmas is put away, and Kelly has big news about the trailer curtains. Plus, dreams of new weaving projects. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Graphito: by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). I've finished the body and am about to pick up stitches for the first sleeve.
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about to start the decreases when I noticed I had crossed one of the cables the wrong way. I need to rip back.
Socks: Using Regia 4-fadig by Arne & Carlos in colorway 03760. Finished first sock. About to start the heel flap of the second sock.
Morgan's Pinwheels & Checks: I wound my warp!
Weaving Studio: It's a work in progress.
Kelly's Projects
The fourth curtain fabric warp has been finished and I'm tying on the warp for what I hope is the last curtain fabric warp.
The only other project is self-patterning socks. Zaney Viney colorway.
Looms available:
Two 4 harness looms--one in Salinas and one in Aptos. Contact us if you are interested and we'll put you in touch with the sellers. Price will probablly be highly negotiable. Motivated sellers!
2025 Challenge Thread:
Are you creating any challenges for yourself for 2025? If so you can share them here.
Winter Weave Along
Going until March 31. Show us your projects in the Ravelry thread. If you aren't on Ravelry consider joining just so you can talk with us about your weaving!
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Throw a Rock in the Jar
24 december 2024 · 1 uur
The Two Ewes send best wishes for the happiest of holidays to all our listeners. Join us in our last episode of 2024 as we discuss projects, our Winter Weave Along, and a way to think about making space for creativity. Lees meer
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Looms available:
Loom #1: Terry in Salinas has a loom that needs a home. It comes from Berkeley, has all its pieces, and is in really good condition. I'll have more information soon and she says it would definitely be a good deal!
Loom #2: There is a LeClerc in Aptos that needs a home. It looks like it's a counterbalance rather than a jack loom. 36" weaving width. Asking price $400, but I think it would be negotiable.
Anyone in the area interested in either of these looms (pick up only-no shipping), please get in touch via Ravelry, Instagram or email (twoewes@twoewesfiberadventures.com).
Marsha's Projects
Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. Finished!
Graphito: by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). I've knit about 8" of the body.
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about to start the decreases when I noticed I had crossed one of the cables the wrong way. I need to rip back.
Socks: Using Regia 4-fadig by Arne & Carlos in colorway 03760. Finished first sock. Knit about 3" of a second sock.
Weaving Studio: I got the warping board back from Kim and everyday plan to wind the warp for four tea towels. Still haven't wound a warp. It has been so long that Kim has borrowed the warping board and raddle a second time!
Kelly's Projects
The woven squares blanket is finished and on the sun room sofa livening up the sad beige couch. I still haven't washed i…
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Recovery!
8 december 2024 · 51 min
We hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. We recap our holiday with stories of cooking turkeys and cranberry sauce. Plus, updates on projects and a challenge for our Winter Weave Along. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. I finished the body but still need to knit wattle and comb. I've been making "rope" with French Knitter and about halfway done. Plan to make a hat and chalk bag. Found tiny carabiners online.
Graphito: by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). I finished the yoke and divided for the sleeves. I've knit about an inch of the body but I'm going to wash and block the yoke to be sure it fits and the patterning looks good.
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about to start the decreases when I noticed I had crossed one of the cables the wrong way. I need to rip back.
Socks: Using Regia 4-fadig by Arne & Carlos in colorway 03760. Finished first sock.
Weaving Studio: I got the warping board back from Kim and everyday plan to wind the warp for four tea towels. Too much Thanksgiving preparation so I didn't get anything done. Maybe today??
Kelly's Projects
The woven squares blanket is almost finished! All the squares are sewn together and I just have a few more ends to weave in. Debating a crochet border edging.
Suint Bath Shetland Project is finished. The two skeins are almost identical. The one that was spun greasy is slightly finer. I think it is easier for a default yarn to be spun thinner when spinning in the grease. But it puffs up when washed and I don't think the skeins are any more different than any two handspun skeins. They cou…
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Blah, Blah, Blah...Trailer Curtains
21 november 2024 · 56 min
Join us as we discuss our plans for the Winter Weave A-long and, of course, lots of project updates. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. I've knitted a bit on my chicken. Decided to make a rock climbing chicken for Ben. Found tiny carabiners online.
Sockhead Slouch Hat: by Kelly McClure. Using Done Roving Yarns Frolicking Feet in colorway Irish Moss. Hibernating.
Graphito: by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). I finished the yoke and divided for the sleeves. I've knit about an inch of the body but I'm going to wash and block the yoke to be sure it fits and the patterning looks good.
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about to start the decreases when I noticed I had crossed one of the cables the wrong way. I need to rip back.
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Finished first sock and about halfway through leg of second sock.
Weaving Studio: I organized the closet and put all of Ben's stuff in there. I'd like him to take it, but all in good time.
Kelly's Projects
Finished the front on the Maple Vest. Need to wind yarn to start on the back. The ribbing pattern is fun and I love using my wooden cable needle. The fabric is heavy and a little silky.
I've got my woven squares blanket to square (14 x 14) and I have only six more rows to sew on. It's been a little over a year since I started this project.
Plans for more chickens because my community needs some emotional support right now The first two went to our Mi Casa Undocuscholar Center and our Pride Center.
Stalled on Graphito by Heidemarie Kaiser while I've been working on the vest and the …
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We're Back in Action!
4 november 2024 · 1 uur 21 min
Technical difficulties in the last episode meant we lost half of the audio. We're back and announce the winners of the Summer Spin In and discuss project updates. Marsha shares details about her trip to upstate New York and the New York State Sheep and Wool Show. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Auckland Bound: by Maddie Mo. Finished. Used Alaskan Yarn Company DK in colorway Spruce.
Auckland Bound: by Maddie Mo. Finished. Used Hazel Knits Cadence DK in colorway Wonderland Trail.
Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. I've knitted a bit on my chicken. Decided to make a rock climbing chicken for Ben. Found tiny carabiners online.
Sockhead Slouch Hat: by Kelly McClure. Using Done Roving Yarns Frolicking Feet in colorway Irish Moss. Hibernating.
Why Knot?: by Rachel Illsey. Using Weird Sisters Wool Emporium Carroll in colorway Westport Treasures. This project is on hold. I cast on and ripped out twice as the unusual stitch patterns made me completely confused. Hibernating.
Graphito: by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). Cast on just before I left for New York. Got stuck on the brioche. Too much drinking and talking. Now that I'm home I'm back on track.
Ames Beanie: Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass.
Kelly's Projects
Finished Desert Lavender socks out of Smirligan's yarn. I'm thinking about starting a new pair for watching the election coverage. Purl2W2 Coconut Tree.
I've split off the sleeves and finished the body of Graphito by Heidemarie Kaiser. I still have to try it on before I decide to start the bottom ribbing or knit it a little longer. The yarns are Seismic Yarns Butter Silk as the contras…
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Technical Difficulties with Knitting Content
13 oktober 2024 · 20 min
Just the chat today. We had some technical difficulties with the knitting part of the show. We'll try to troubleshoot once Marsha returns from Rhinebeck. If you like the chat, welcome! If you're here for the knitting, we'll see you in episode 235.
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A Dog With Two Legs
14 september 2024 · 46 min
We have lots of discussion topics this week ranging from Kelly's dogs now having two legs, the fleece auction, to Marsha's cast on frenzy. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Alexandria: The Art of Yarn Skein: Finished! 50/25/25 merino/silk/bamboo. 4oz and 454 yards.
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Finished!
Socks: Regia Design Line by Arne & Carlos in colorway Garden.
Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. I've knitted a bit on my chicken. Knit through the third stripe. Not sure I like the colors I picked.
Sockhead Slouch Hat: by Kelly McClure. Using Done Roving Yarns Frolicking Feet in colorway Irish Moss.
Auckland Bound: by Maddie Mo. Using Alaskan Yarn Company DK in colorway Spruce.
Why Knot?: by Rachel Illsey. Using Weird Sisters Wool Emporium Carroll in colorway Westport Treasures.
Kelly's Projects
I've split off the sleeves and am knitting down the body of Graphito by Heidemarie Kaiser. Calling it my NoCKRs Sweater since both yarns are the retreat yarns (2023 and 2024). Seismic Yarns Butter Silk and Invictus Yarns Seraphic–both fingering weight.
Still working on Desert Lavender socks out of Smirligan's yarn. Soft green, purple and natural white variegated yarn. One sock is finished and I'm knitting slowly down the leg of the second sock.
Wool Auction
Bought only one fleece! Was joined by Emily and Sonia from work and Micheline from the Bay Area. Also saw Alene that we met at the NoCKRs retreat. Between us we supported a lot of wool growers! I bought a Romeldale, 5.5 lbs. (white)
Summer Spin In
Announce winners in next episode
Two Ewes in Walla Walla, Washington
September 26-30
Purl 2 Walla Walla has closed but they will have a pop up shop in partnership with Old Homestead Alpacas at the:
Mak…
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Projects Past Present and Future
25 augustus 2024 · 56 min
The Two Ewes report on their finished projects, new projects, and future projects. Plus, just a few more days of our Summer Spin In. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Poppy Tee: by Jo Cottle. Finished! Used Rowan Purelife Revive in the colorway Loam. Picked up in the NoCKRs 2024 destash room.
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Finished first sock and about halfway through leg of second sock.
Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. I've knitted a bit on my chicken. About to start the second stripe.
Pinot Noir Purchase Targhee: I've been spinning the giant (2.2 pound) ball of Targhee roving I bought from an attendee at last fall's Fort Worden Knitting Retreat. I have dyed four batches of fiber at 4 oz each. A little disappointed that the Spruce and Turquoise, and the burgundy and Hot Fuchsia look the same. May take a break and spin something smaller to get my mojo back.
Kelly's Projects
New Sweater! Started knitting Graphito by Heidemarie Kaiser. Calling it my NoCKRs Sweater since both yarns are the retreat yarns (2023 and 2024). Seismic Yarns Butter Silk and Invictus Yarns Seraphic–both fingering weight.
Using my new election season project bag from Good Stuff Crafts, Brenda. Check out her store.
Still working on Desert Lavender socks out of Smirligan's yarn. Soft green, purple and natural white variegated yarn. One sock is finished and I'm on the second sock. Top down on birch double pointed needles, size 0.
Finished a 3-ply skein of BFL: School House Rock colorway from Greenwood Fiberworks
Started carding the washed Shetland for my Shetland Suint experiment. I have only about a good day's worth of work to get this carding project finished. I hope to finish the carding before September. I started with about …
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Remember, This is A Knitting Podcast
15 augustus 2024 · 59 min
We have lots of discussion about dogs and house projects, and yes, knitting and spinning. Our Summer Spin-In is underway for a few more weeks. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Finished first sock and about halfway through leg of second sock.
Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. I've knitted a bit on my chicken. About to start the second stripe.
Poppy Tee: by Jo Cottle. Using Rowan Purelife Revive in the colorway Loam. Picked up in the NoCKRs 2024 destash room. I've knit about 10" of 13" total for the body.
Pinot Noir Purchase Targhee: I've been spinning the giant (2.2 pound) ball of Targhee roving I bought from an attendee at last fall's Fort Worden Knitting Retreat. Last episode I talked about how the fiber made me sneeze. I removed the outer layer of roving and started spinning again with no sneezing.
Kelly suggested I dye some of the roving so I've dyed 4 oz each burgundy and green. The roving is very thin and delicate. I wound the roving on the knitty noddy and tied it in six places. I tied the roving more tightly than I would for yarn, but I wanted to be sure the weight of the water didn't felt or pull the roving apart. I plan to dye more colors.
Kelly's Projects
Finished: 13.8 ounces of Jazzman (CVM x Merino x Columbia) 3-py.
Use all the Spinning Tools Challenge: Wyatt Norwegian wheel is now spinning a Greenwood Fiber BFL braid. School House Rock colorway. It will be a three-ply fractal that I plan to use for socks.
Also started: Desert Lavender socks out of Smirligan's yarn. Soft green, purple and natural white variegated yarn.
Pattern Spotlight
Rachel Illsley colorwork sweater patterns.
Summer Spin In
Started Memorial Day - Ends on Labor Day
May 27 - Septemb…
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Alaskan Advent-Ewe!
24 juli 2024 · 1 uur 11 min
Marsha is home from her Alaskan Advent-Ewe and we have lots to catch up on. Join our discussion of project updates and spinning for our Summer Spin In. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Finished first sock and about halfway through leg of second sock.
Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino. Sweet girl on hold while I was in Alaska.
Poppy Tee: by Jo Cottle. Cast on using Rowan Purelife Revive in the colorway Loam. Picked up in the NoCKRs 2024 destash room. Cast on and worked on this almost exclusively on my Alaska trip. I have completed the yoke and about 5" of the body.
Pinot Noir Purchase Targhee: Started spinning the giant (2.2 pound) ball of Targhee roving I bought from an attendee at last fall's Fort Worden Knitting Retreat. You know I cannot resist those large balls! The woman I bought it from said she got it from a weaver's estate. It seems pretty dusty and I was sneezing like crazy last night. I'll have to wear a mask while spinning.
Kelly's Projects
Finished: Pride dish towels in German Birdseye weave structure. I used three variegated skeins of fluffy cotton singles plied with a thin thread of something else (polyester or nylon?). For the stripes around these three I used cotton or cottolin yarn in red, orange, green, and blue. I used all those solids as warp and also used a royal blue cotton, a brick red cottolin and some bobbin leftovers from the last project. I ended up with 5 dishtowels and a square. I love these towels and can't wait to do another stash busting warp like this.
Two skeins of Jazzman (CVM x Merino x Columbia) are finished. I'm in the process of topping off the bobbins before doing more plying. It's turned out to be a lighter yarn than I expected–fi…
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The Crazy Button Steward
11 juli 2024 · 1 uur 11 min
Are you spinning as part of our Summer Spin In and the Tour de Fleece? Join us as we discuss our spinning and weaving projects and wonder why Marsha can't find buttons for her baby sweater. No worries, though. The crazy button steward will look through her collection. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Finished first sock and cast on second sock.
Emotional Support Chicken: by Annette Corsino
Poppy Tee: by Jo Cottle. Cast on using Rowan Purelife Revive in the colorway Loam. Picked up in the NoCKRs destash room. Wish me luck on this project!
Kelly's Projects
Ten strips are sewn together on the woven squares blanket. That is half of them.
A sixth Mother Bear is finished. Lifetime bear #42.
Two bobbins of Jazzman (CVM x Merino x Columbia) have been spun and I started the third bobbin last night. Soft gray with some brown. This is a pretty fine fleece, very clean and well sheared.
Suint Bath Shetland project
Pride dish towels in German Birdseye weave structure are almost done. I'm on the fourth towel out of five.
Towel 1: Tabby treadling (rib weave). Gamp color technique making stripes with the same colors as weft.
Towel 2: "Tromp as writ" treadling. Used half red and half orange.
Towel 3: Birdseye treadling. Used half turquoise blue and half green.
Towel 4: 3-1 twill birdseye on edge. Switched to the TAW treadling for the main body of the towel. Was worried that all the floats would make the wrong type of fabric for a towel. This towel will be an interesting sample.
Use all the Spinning Tools Challenge: I spun a small amount of fiber on the tahkli and I've put it all into a project bag so I can easily do more.
Summer Spin In
Started Memorial Day - Ends on Labor Day
May 27 - Sept…
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Fiber Arts Heartbreak
23 juni 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
Our Summer Spin In is in progress. What do you have on your wheel? Plus we report on our project successes and tragic failures. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Sweet Baby Cardigan by Alena Byers: Finished! Used Blue Sky Fiber Printed Organic Cotton and Hikoo by Skacel Simplicity Solid.
Mountain High Combo Spin #3: Finished but I'm heartbroken. Sweater felted when I washed and blocked it. Such beautiful handspun and it headed to the trash. I've lost my mojo.
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Finished first sock and cast on second sock.
Kelly's Projects
The Wine and Cheese socks are finished.
Mother Bears: Two more crocheted bears finished. (5 total)
Added another strip and a half to the woven squares blanket.
Almost finished carding about a pound of Jazzman (CVM x Merino x Columbia). Soft gray with some brown. This is a pretty fine fleece, very clean and well sheared.
Weaving project: Pride dishtowels decided they needed to be on the loom.
Summer Spin In
Started Memorial Day - Ends on Labor Day
May 27 - September 2
Tour de Fleece
June 29-July 21 along with the Tour de France
Spin every day of the tour.
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Technology, Clutter--We're So Off Topic!
9 juni 2024 · 1 uur 5 min
Our Summer Spin In is underway and we talk about our plans for spinning over the summer. What will you be spinning? We announce the winners of our Out-of-Hibernation-Along. Plus, it's the Two Ewes, so you know there'll be a rant or two and we'll get off topic! Lees meer
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Clutterbug
Marsha's Projects
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Starting toe of first sock.
Sweet Baby Cardigan by Alena Byers: Using Blue Sky Fiber Printed Organic Cotton and Hikoo by Skacel Simplicity Solid. I decided against using the pattern, Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman.
Mountain High Combo Spin #3: Finished body and halfway done with first sleeve.
Combo Spin #5: Finished! A little over 1,000 yards of sport/DK weight
Kelly's Projects
Accountability check: the Classic Knitted Ripple baby blanket, Bouclé Chicken and the Dream Shawl and the Corrie x Targhee x Merino spin are all completely finished.
The Wine and Cheese socks
Mother Bears: Three crocheted bears finished
Finished Spinning:
2+ ounces of Polwarth and silk and 1+ ounce of merino spirit fiber spun and plied. Plied them together and then plied the rest of the Polwarth/silk on itself. Lace Weight 2-ply and a nice quick spin.
2+ ounces of a Lincoln cross from spirit fiber. 2-ply to add to my rug yarn stash.
Out-of-Hibernation Along
Ended June 1. Over 300 posts, with 28 people cheering each other on and 44 projects linked in the thread.
Prizes from Ale Sheep Company: Shepherd's Balm and Herder's Healer. They have a Fibershed Certified flock of suffolk sheep and sell lamb, pelts, felted products, and skin care using the sheep tallow and lanolin.
Listen to find out if you won!
Winners should send address and let us know if you are vegan or allergic to lanolin or ne…
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We're Calling It Finished
27 mei 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
Our Out-of-Hibernation-Along is ending June 1st. There is just enough time to enter your projects. Plus, we report on our "close enough" finished projects. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Nanny Meier Tea Cozy: Finished! Inspired by Lily Pulitzer using Cascade 220.
Camella Hat: by Katie Pomper. Using Meeker Street Olive's Outerwear DK in the colorway Dragon's Breath. Don't really like it. Thinking of frogging.
Fine Sand: by Heidi Kirrmaier. Using West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious. Finished the second sleeve but I don't really like the sweater. Hibernating until I decide what to do.
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Starting toe of first sock.
Baby Surprise Jacket: by Elizabeth Zimmerman.
Mountain High Combo Spin #3: Finished body and halfway done with first sleeve.
Combo Spin #5: Spun two skeins for about 640 yards between Sport or DK.
Navarro Vineyards and Full Circle Wool
Kelly's Projects
The Classic Knitted Ripple baby blanket is almost finished. I've used all of the black and red and have just enough gray to bind off. I still have almost full skeins of white, light pink, and dark pink.
The Bouclé Chicken is waiting to be stuffed and sewn up. Made with wool and silk boucle spirit yarn from this year's NoCKRs destash table. This is my third Emotional Support Chicken and probably won't be my last.
I finished knitting the Dream Shawl (The Drifter by Tamy Gore) but I still have to weave in the ends and block it.
The Wine and Cheese socks are chugging along and doing their job as the take-along knitting.
I'm almost finished with spinning the Corrie x Targhee x Merino wool that I processed and dyed last summer. I should have the 3-ply yarn done by the time the episode is out.
Out-of-Hibernation Along
Is endi…
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Chicken Emotional Support Group
30 april 2024 · 54 min
The Two Ewes are together for this episode. Join us as we discuss our time at the NoCKRs retreat, Marsha's travels, and our continued obsession with Emotional Support Chickens. We also have a little bit of other knitting, spinning and weaving to talk about. Lees meer
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Knitter's Haven is a gathering spot for crafters located in LaQuinta, California. Coachella Valley Yarns is located inside selling various yarns including the owner's hand dyed yarn called Smirligans.
Marsha's Projects
Emotional Support Chicken: Finished! Chicken Mania is real! I've made two so far. Number One looks a bit like a Barred Rock and Number Two vaguely like a Buff Orpington.
Camella Hat: by Katie Pomper. Using Meeker Street Olive's Outerwear DK in the colorway Dragon's Breath.
Nanny Meier Tea Cozy: Inspired by Lily Pulitzer colors. Using Cascade 220 in hot pink and lime green. Cast on the second side.
Fine Sand: by Heidi Kirrmaier. Using West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious. Finished the second sleeve but I don't really like the sweater. Bringing to California for Kelly to give me her thoughts.
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Starting toe of first sock.
Baby Surprise Jacket: by Elizabeth Zimmerman. Went to buy yarn at Fiber Gallery to use my gift cards but they have moved and not yet reopened the store.
Mountain High Combo Spin #3: About halfway done with the body.
Combo Spin #4: I've spun two bobbins and started the third bobbin getting ready for a 3-ply.
Kelly's Projects
I am continuing on the Classic Knitted Ripple baby blanket using the Red Heart from my mom. There were two grays, black, white and a partial skein of red. I decided I needed to use the white and the pink. The blanket is wider than a typical baby blanket and will t…
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Chicken Mania!
8 april 2024 · 1 uur 3 min
Lots of project updates and project planning in this episode. Plus join our Out-of-Hibernation-Along. Look in those closets and pull out long forgotten projects. Let's finish 'em, frog 'em, or toss 'em! Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Alpaca Shawl: Finished. I learned so much about weaving on this project. I had so many broken warp threads that I've gotten really good at repairing them.
Camella Hat: by Katie Pomper. Using Meeker Street Olive's Outerwear DK in the colorway Dragon's Breath.
Nanny Meier Tea Cozy: Inspired by Lily Pulitzer colors. Using Cascade 220 in hot pink and lime green. Cast on the second side.
Fine Sand: by Heidi Kirrmaier. Using West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious. Finished the second sleeve but I don't really like the sweater. Bringing to California for Kelly to give me her thoughts.
Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. Starting toe of first sock.
Baby Surprise Jacket: by Elizabeth Zimmerman. Went to buy yarn at Fiber Gallery to use my gift cards but they have moved and not yet reopened the store.
Mountain High Combo Spin #3: Cast on and about halfway done with the yoke.
Combo Spin #4: I needed something a bit mindless at the beach so I started my fourth combo spin in red.
Bloedel Reserve
Churchmouse Yarns
Kelly's Projects
The Trailer bedroom curtains were finished and installed in time for our trip. The cord at the bottom worked great. I'm going to wash in hot water and dry in the dryer one more time, then I might just rehem them a little shorter so they will hug tighter to the window.
Almost finished with The Drifter by Tamy Gore, Narrow Path Designs. I probably have about 30 rows left in the pattern.
For Out of Hibernation I've been spinning the batts of Corriedale x Merino x Targhee th…