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The Tossing of the Stash
18 december 2021 · 1 uur 10 min
A little heavy on chit chat and dog stories but also a lot of finishing! We catch up after a little too long between episodes! Join us as we discuss our finished projects and give updates on projects in progress. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Garter Squish Blanket by Stephen West. Finished! Size 60" x 72".
Quick Switch hat by Abbyeknits using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the colorway Cousteau. Finished!
Atlas (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using Navia Tradition. The pattern is also available at his website. Still need to knit a swatch with #10 needles and then determine my next steps.
Nanny Meier's Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlsen. I am using Cascade 220 Heather in Red Wine Heather (9489) and green Irelande (2429). Nothing to report here. Still waiting for Brian to measure his teapot so I know when to start decreasing for the top of the tea cozy.
Nanny Meier's Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlsen. Started a second tea cozy as a Christmas gift for my friend Susannah. Her kitchen is yellow so I am using Cascade 220 Yellow (9463) and Orange (9668).
Meadow Stripe Socks using Patons Kroy Sock in the colorway, Meadow Stripes and Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash fingering for the heels and toes. Finished the first sock and cast on the second.
Paving Mitts (Ravelry link) I didn't have yarn in my stash I wanted to use so I bought Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash in the pink and gray.
Kelly's Projects
Pebblebrook Beanie by Wish Upon a Hook (Ravelry link). I've now made three of them. Two with the leftover acrylic and one with the leftovers of the targhee lamb fleece.
I finished the Sundowner shawl by Tanja Steinbach. (Ravelry Link). I'm using NoCKRs spirit yarn. Wollmeise twin 80/20 in two different brown variegated colors. Used every last bit of the Wollemeise yarn. I put in an extra wedge and then made the ribbed ruffle a little wider. Then I ran out of yarn about two thirds of the way through the bind off. I ended up usi…
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Ep 173: Spirit Yarn Start-A-Palooza!
15 november 2021 · 55 min
A spirit yarn start-a-palooza is underway! The stresses of life call for self-care and for the Two Ewes that means starting new projects. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Atlas (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using Navia Tradition. The pattern is also available at his website. Still need to knit a swatch with #10 needles and then determine my next steps. I'm headed to the beach on November 15th for a week and I may bring this.
Nanny Meier's Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlsen. I am using Cascade 220 Heather in Red Wine Heather (9489) and green Irelande (2429). Nothing to report here. Still waiting for Brian to measure his teapot so I know when to start decreasing for the top of the tea cozy.
Garter Squish Blanket by Stephen West. I am getting close to the end. Started ball #9, and last, of the main color gradient and knitting with contrasting color #8 of 15. I'm making the contrasting color repeats shorter so I can be sure to use all 15 colors.
Meadow Stripe Socks using Patons Kroy Sock in the colorway, Meadow Stripes. Working on these when I have a few minutes. The navy I plan to use for heels and toes is Lang Yarns Jawoll Superwash fingering.
Cast on Quick Switch hat by Abbyeknits using Madelinetosh Tosh DK in the colorway Cousteau. Hat has a fun zig zag effect.
Paving Mitts (Ravelry link) I'm thinking of making these crocheted mitts as part of our Crochet Along.
Kelly's Projects
I have a start-a-palooza!
I bought the pattern for the Pebblebrook Beanie by Wish Upon a Hook (Ravelry link). I'll be using it with my Knit Picks Brava worsted leftovers to make at least one multicolor hat, and if it's fun I can make many more. I have the equivalent of about 5 skeins leftover from the blanket.
I started the Sundowner shawl by Tanja Steinbach. (Ravelry Link). I'm using NoCKRs spirit yarn. Wollmeise twin 80/20 in two different brown variegated colors.
I started a pair of socks in Bob Ross Happy Little M…
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Ep 172: Where Have We Been?
31 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 14 min
We have a Crochet-A-Long starting and project updates and we reconnect after a hectic month. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Atlas (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using Navia Tradition. The pattern is also available at his website. I have made the tiniest bit of movement. JoAnn (momdiggity) came to my house to offer help with my colorwork. She was a tremendous help and it was lovely to finally meet her. My plan is to knit a swatch with #10 needles and then determine my next steps.
Nanny Meier's Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlsen. I am using Cascade 220 Heather in Red Wine Heather (9489) and green Irelande (2429). Nothing to report here. Still waiting for Brian to measure his teapot so I know when to start decreasing for the top of the tea cozy.
Garter Squish Blanket by Stephen West. I am obsessed with this project! Knitting with main color #7 of a total of nine and started repeating the contrasting colors. I'm knitting #2 of the second set of contrasting colors.
Cast on a pair of basic socks using Patons Kroy Socks in the colorway Meadow Stripes.
Kelly's Projects
Faye's Flower Blanket, made with the Persian Tile Blanket pattern by Jane Crowfoot is done and delivered.
Another finished project, already mailed and no pictures! Fennec hat by Alicia Weisberg-Roberts and worsted booties from a free Bernat pattern. Used Invictus Yarns Captain Superwash in the Driftaway color. From the Heavyweight yarn club, September. After I finished those I used acrylic scraps from the blanket to make a slightly larger striped hat and a pumpkin hat.
Dark Green Forest by Christina Korber-Reith. The yarn is handspun and overdyed. It's a 3-ply made from CVM fleece from deep stash (2005 ish).
Crochet
Crochet Along Dates November 1 through Jan 10.
The new Crochet Magazine, Moorit Magazine, has launched! We're having a Crochet-A-Long to celebrate Alyson Chu's great adventure! (Alyson of Keep Calm and Carry Yarn podcast).…
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Ep 171: Garter Squish Obsession
5 oktober 2021 · 49 min
Moorit, a new crochet magazine and the Garter Squish obsession are the topics this week. Plus, the Two Ewes are back at their respective homes and we talk about how it is going now that we are back to our "real lives". Lees meer
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We still have a 3 Green Sisters coupon code EWES2 for 15% off.
Marsha's Projects
Atlas (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using Navia Tradition. The pattern is also available at his website. No movement on this project.
Nanny Meier's Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlsen. I am using Cascade 220 Heather in Red Wine Heather (9489) and green Irelande (2429). Bought shorter straight needles because mine were too long and kept hitting the arms of my chair. Bought needles at Seattle Recreative located in the Greenwood neighborhood that sells used crafting materials. I need to borrow Brian's teapot to know when to start decreasing for the top of the tea cozy.
Garter Squish Blanket by Stephen West. Lots to report here! I am knitting with the third of nine balls of the background gradient and the seventh contrasting color. This blanket is so addictive! I needed to dye about 600 more yards of yarn of the contrasting color so bought 3 skeins of Cascade 220. I dyed them yesterday afternoon and I think the colors are gorgeous.
Kelly's Projects
Dark Green Forest by Christina Korber-Reith. I'm making progress on the second sleeve.
Faye's Flower Blanket, made with the Persian Tile Blanket pattern by Jane Crowfoot is almost done. I have an October 6 deadline for the birthday girl! I have triangles to crochet onto the edges and then the border.
New Crochet Magazine
Moorit Magazine has launched! Crochet along to celebrate Alyson's great adventure! (Alyson of Keep Calm and Carry Yarn podcast)
Winter Weave Along
Starts October 15 and goes through the end of March.
Three Green Sisters are offering Fiber Adventurers a coupon code EWES2 for 15% off until the end of the year. They also make cus…
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Ep 170: Live and Unedited at the Beach!
20 september 2021 · 45 min
Summer Spin-In winners announced! The Two Ewes are together for two weeks so this is a quick, unedited episode to announce the winners and give a brief update on our Washington adventures. Lees meer
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We drew prizes for the Summer Spin-In. Also, the 3Green Sisters giveaway thread is still going! If you didn't win yet, go try that thread! You can also shop 3 Green Sisters with a coupon code EWES2 for 15% off.
Marsha's Projects
Marsha bought a fountain Pen: we found the Pilot Metropolitan at the UW bookstore. We also found J. Herbin ink and we try to pronounce.
Finished the socks that I had been working on for awhile. Used Garnstudio Drops Fabel.
Atlas (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using Navia Tradition. The pattern is also available at his website. Kelly and I had a long discussion about the sweater while poor Mark had to wear it and listen to us try and figure out what I need to do.
Still knitting on the tea cozy pattern, Nanny Meier's Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlsen. I am using Cascade 220 Heather in Red Wine Heather (9489) and green Irelande (2429).
Garter Squish Blanket by Stephen West. Wanted to use "spirit yarn" to make a blanket for my brother that he had seen at Close Knit in Portland called Noromania Blanket. Turns out we remembered the blanket very differently and he was correct. So, that will be another blanket project. Decided to go ahead and dye the yarn for my second Garter Squish. Kelly helped by dye all the yarn. The main color is a gradient of a terra cotta. The contrasting yarns we dyed with short color repeats and long color repeats.
While Kelly was in meetings I drove into Aberdeen, Washington and visited Weird Sisters Wool Emporium owned by Megan Blackburn and Chelsea Barr who dye all the yarn. Megan used to own Little Fish Stitches. I made a pair of sock and the Walk Along tee with her yarm. Bought a skein of sock weight yarn for Kelly from the "Bob Ross: Happy Little M…
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Ep 169: Adding Pens to Our Venn Diagram
5 september 2021 · 1 uur 9 min
Wow! The San Francisco International Pen Show! After hearing about all the beautiful pens Kelly saw, we may all want to start collecting a few ourselves. We also learn that pens join knitting, dogs, chickens, and teaching on our Venn Diagram. Lees meer
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Three Green Sisters prizes: Grand prize is an 18 by 18 pillow using fabric designed by Cheri Magnusson. A fabric designer who is the shepherd of an Icelandic flock in Maine.
In addition to the pillow, they are generously providing their Patty style bag as a prize. One will be used for the Summer Spin-In and one will be drawn from a thread we'll post in the Ravelry group.
They are offering Fiber Adventurers a coupon code EWES2 for 15% off until the end of the year. They also make custom loom totes, spinning wheel carriers and spindle and heddle bags, along with one of a kind styles. Take a look at what Suzanne and other 3 Green Sisters are offering in their 3 Green Sisters Etsy shop.
SF International Pen Show
Kelly saw lots of great pens and stationery supplies. Bailey got to attend , too. Some favorite vendors were Peyton Street Pens, and Curnow Bookbinding.
Marsha's Projects
Atlas (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using Navia Tradition. The pattern is also available at his website. I finished the colorwork yoke and the neckband and washed and blocked the sweater before finishing the bottom and sleeve ribbing. My brother tried on the sweater and we confirmed it was too small. I need to frog it and start over. I'm waiting for Kelly to get here to help me unravel it over a glass of wine.
I finished the picot bind off of my Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter. I still need to wash and block it.
I cast on the tea cozy pattern, Nanny Meier's Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlsen. I am using Cascade 220 Heather in Red Wine Heath…
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Ep 168: Gamp Weaving and Spinning Weasels...We Learn Some New Words
27 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 13 min
The Summer Spin ends in less than a month so we discuss knitting with handspun. Plus, we have great prizes for the Spin In provided by the Three Green Sisters and we have our Patreon Pattern Giveaway. Lees meer
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Three Green Sisters prizes: Grand prize is an 18 by 18 pillow using fabric designed by Cheri Magnusson. They are very interested in supporting this new fabric designer who is the shepherd of an Icelandic flock in Maine.
In addition to the pillow, they are generously providing their Patty style bag as a prize. One will be used for the Summer Spin-In and one will be drawn from a thread we'll post in the Ravelry group.
They are offering Fiber Adventurers a coupon code EWES2 for 15% off until the end of the year. They also make custom loom totes, spinning wheel carriers and spindle and heddle bags, along with one of a kind styles. Take a look at what Suzanne and other 3 Green Sisters are offering in their 3 Green Sisters Etsy shop.
We talk about Cheri Magnuson who has created fabric that will be in one of the prizes. She is a shepherd who had become a fabric designer.
Coldstream_Ice Spoonflower fabric shop.
Marsha's Projects
Atlas (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using Navia Tradition. The pattern is also available at his website. I finished the colorwork yoke and the neckband and washed and blocked the sweater before finishing the bottom and sleeve ribbing. Now I'm worried it is too small. I need to get my brother over as soon as possible to try on the sweater so I know what my next step will be.
I discussed a technique for knitting with three colors in one row that my friend told me about. Unfortunately, I cannot find a YouTube video demonstration but I will describe it. You knit the row with the dominant color and one background color, slipping t…
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Ep 167: Dominant and Submissive Colors in Stranded Knitting
8 augustus 2021 · 58 min
In stranded knitting what is the opposite of the dominant color? Is it the submissive color? There are lessons we've apparently not learned about alternating skeins and we have a Patreon patron giveaway! Thank you to all our patrons! You can join them in supporting us at patreon.com/twoewes Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Atlas (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using Navia Tradition. The pattern is also available at his website. I have attached the sleeves to the body and have knit about five rows of the colorwork. The Jared Flood video on stranded knitting was great and the tutorial on trapping the floats holding yarn in the right hand was very good except it did not show how to capture the floats with continental stitch. Knitting Help had a very good short video Trapping the Yarn (Continental).
Kelly's Projects
Dark Green Forest cardigan (Ravelry link) by Christina Körber-Reith. She also has the pattern at her website, Strickhauzeit. The yarn is an overdyed handspun CVM in a 3-ply (fingering to sport weight). I have completed the body and one pocket lining. This is the only knitting or spinning that I've done.
All my creative energy has been going to class materials for my two different online classes for fall. Classes start on August 30.
Patreon Pattern Giveaway!
Thank you patrons! We appreciate your generous support! Patrons get a pattern of their choice up to $8.00. Contact Kelly with your pattern selection! Email twoewes@twoewesfiberadventures.com or message 1hundredprojects on Ravelry or Instagram.
Summer Spin In - Ends September 6th
About a month to go!
We have prizes generously donated by Three Green Sisters. They make beautiful bags for your knitting, looms, spinning wheels or travel. They also have now have table linens.
Show Transcript
Marsh…
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Ep 166: Shut Up About the Basement
26 juli 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
Heritage sheep breeds, ink as the new souvenir sock skein, and Marsha's realization that she needs to get out of her basement are all on the agenda this week. Plus, a reminder that we have just over a month left of our Summer Spin In. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Spinning the brown and green merino.
Atlas (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using Navia Tradition. The pattern is also available at his website. I have completed the body to the armholes and almost completed the first sleeve. I've washed and blocked it to see how it looks and to be able to measure the body.
Kelly's Projects
I'm continuing the Oxford spinning. I am still keeping my options open for a 3-ply where I'm more careful about the twist. I'd like the yarn to be more loosely plied than my 3-ply sample. I have almost three full bobbins of singles and plenty of fiber left. I carded about 400 grams. Here is the project page for this handspun. Information about Oxford fleece: Livestock Conservancy status is "watch." Fewer than 2,500 annual registrations in the United States and an estimated global population less than 10,000."
originated as the result of crossing Cotswolds and Hampshires.
imported into America in 1846.
one of the largest breeds of sheep and is only surpassed in body weight by the Lincoln.
Not only does it lack uniformity in body type and size, but there is also considerable lack of uniformity in color markings and in the weight and quality of the fleece
The new breed that we know as Oxford today is a bit smaller, only 200-250 pounds, a result of that push in the 1930s for a more compact animal followed by the resurgence of the older type.
staple length, generally around 1-2".
remains rare in the United States, having been supplanted by the Suffolk. This situation is diffi…
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Ep 165: Fiber Prep for Spinning and Some Rants
12 juli 2021 · 1 uur 7 min
Wool fiber carding and preparation is our topic in this episode as our Summer Spin In continues. Current spinning and knitting projects along with a couple of rants are also on the program! Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
I frogged the foot of my Drops Fabel sock, turned the heel and I am knitting the gusset.
Picked up a long dormant shawl called Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter that I started in March 2018. Using Michael CWD in the colorway San Francisco Fog.
Cast on the pullover Atlas by Jared Flood for my brother. The yarn I'm using is Navia Tradition. My gauge is 20st/4" instead of 24st/4" so I am making the smallest size. I have knit about 7" of the body, excluding the ribbing. Because I cast on with a provisional cast on and the body is all stockinette it is very curly. It looks like a holiday wreath!
In the last episode, I mentioned that the color work chart distinguishes "dominant" color and I was guessing what this meant. Thank goodness for YouTube and Jared Flood who has a great video explaining why we want to pick a dominant color and the technique for doing this.
I'm still spinning on my green/brown merino.
Hidden Brain: This is the link to the website. Then search for the episode, "Why We Hold Onto Things" from May 31, 2021. I was unable to put a direct link to the episode.
Kelly's Projects
I finished carding about 400 grams of Oxford batts and sampled them. Yes, actually sampled! I made two small skeins of about 20 g each. One is 2 ply and the other is 3-ply. Since the fleece was slightly sticky I used boiled water to put in the wash bowl and they both washed up nicely. I like the 2 ply best. It is softer and fluffier. I now have a full bobbin of singles all spun up. Here is the project page for this handspun.
I started a handspun sweater! I …
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Ep 164: Pooling on the Left Breast 2.0
28 juni 2021 · 1 uur 9 min
How to select a wool fleece and where to purchase a wool fleece are today's topics. This might cause money to fly out of your wallet so beware! Also, some interesting pooling shows up in an FO. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
I have a finished project! I finished my Walk Along Tee by Ankestrick. I love it and it fits so well. I highly recommend this pattern.
I had knitted halfway down the foot of my second Drops Fabel socks when I realized I had not turned the heel. So now I need to frog to the heel flap. Not happy with myself.
Picked up a long dormant shawl called Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter that I started in March 2018. Using Michael CWD in the colorway San Francisco Fog.
Started swatching for the pullover Atlas by Jared Flood for my brother. The yarn I'm using is Navia Tradition. It is a very wooly wool. Mark likes his sweaters to be slim fitting but I think this sweater should have some ease. Also, I'm not great at colorwork so this sweater is going to be a challenge.
I'm still spinning on my green/brown merino.
Kelly's Projects
I finished a Perendale braid from Sheep Spot. I spun 3-ply and used a fractal technique. I split the fiber into 3 pieces lengthwise. Spun the first one, split the second one into two and split the third one into three.
Found two more bobbins with Santa Cruz Island singles. I have some carded fiber left so I guess I should spin the rest of it onto a third bobbin and ply it off.
No knitting or crochet this week, but lots of dog training! Beary is doing great, his thyroid is stable and he's lost twenty pounds in the 8 weeks that we've had him.
Summer Spin In Topics
Don't forget your tetanus shot!
Selecting a fleece
what to look for
http://livestockconservancy.blogspot.com/2019/07/selecting-raw-fleece.html
Sp…
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Ep 163: Washing a Fleece and Drafting Techniques
13 juni 2021 · 1 uur 6 min
Our Summer Spin In is underway and in this episode we answer listener questions on washing a fleece and drafting techniques. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Walk Along Tee by Ankestrick (Ravelry link) It has been slow going but the sleeves are done and I've started the bottom ribbing!
Halfway on the foot on the second sock of a pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo.
My Barber Pole spinning project has hit a road bump. All the green and brown has been plied into a three-ply. I decided to spin a bobbin of just dark brown in Navajo (or chain) ply. This was not successful because I'm an uneven spinner and this technique emphasizes the variation. Back to the drawing board.
Kelly's Projects
Faye's Flower Blanket, a crochet project, is mostly sewn together. The triangles and corners need to be put on. I am using single crochet to attach them all. The pattern is Persian Tile Blanket (Ravelry link) by Jane Crowfoot. I am using Knit Picks Brava worsted.
Finished one charity hat. It's a beanie style with a small 1" ribbing and the rest is just stockinette with two fingering yarns held together.
Dishcloths! I've made about 7 dishcloths out of some cotton spirit yarn that Marsha and I dyed about 4 years ago and never did anything with.
Spinning Questions We Answered:
Drafting Techniques:
What are the different drafting techniques and what are some tips?
How are you drafting? What hand is where? Short, medium, long… Forward, backward…
Drafting techniques: what have you used and what is your favourite?
What is the preparation?
Commercial preparation: top vs roving vs sliver vs batts
Abby Franquemont's take on it
How to get started with long draw?
Here is a good article: Seven Drafting Techniques
How do you wash a …
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Ep 162: Knitting with Handspun
17 mei 2021 · 1 uur 8 min
In this episode we discuss knitting with handspun yarn, including estimating yardage, picking needle size, and selecting potential patterns. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Walk Along tee by Ankestrick (Ravelry link) I've put the body on waste yarn to check length. I've decided to move on to the sleeve which will stop just above the elbow instead of ¾ length.
I started the gusset on the second sock of a pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo.
Still spinning the green and brown three ply.
Kelly's Projects
Ripped out the Bear Brand Yarn socks and will be starting them again with no pattern.
Faye's Flower Blanket. All Octagons and squares are done. One more triangle to do. Then 4 corners (small triangles).
Topic: Knitting with Handspun
Selecting a needle size to swatch
Selecting potential patterns
"My yarn isn't good enough"
The allure of spinning thin
The allure of spinning smooth, worsted style yarns
Measuring yardage in a skein
Good first projects
Good projects for textured yarn
More intermediate to advanced considerations
Do these yarns/fibers go together?
Summer Spin In
Memorial Day - Labor Day
May 31st - September 6th
Transcript
Kelly 0:03
Hi, this is Marsha and this is Kelly.Marsha 0:05
We are the Two Ewes of Two Ewes Fiber Adventures. Thanks for stopping by.Kelly 0:10
You'll hear about knitting, spinning, dyeing, crocheting, and just about anything else we can think of as a way to play with string.Marsha 0:17
We blog and post show notes at Two Ewes Fiber Adventures dot com.Kelly 0:22
And we invite you to join our Two Ewes Fiber Adventures group on Ravelry. I'm 1hundredprojects,Marsha 0:29
and I am betterinmotion. We are both on Instagram and Ravelry. And we look forward to meeting … -
Ep 161: Welcome Home, Bear!
2 mei 2021 · 50 min
Kelly shares happy news about adopting Bear, a big, sweet, eight year old shepherd. And Marsha has a surprise finish! Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Walk Along tee by Ankestrick (Ravelry link)
I finished my Abington Mitts by Jennifer Lassonde (Ravelry link) just in time for the end of our Extremities Knit/Crochet Along.
I started the gusset on the second sock of a pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo.
I ordered another 8 oz of the dark brown roving for the green and brown three ply. I plan to spin the brown separately and make a striped sweater.
Kelly's Projects
I finished the Huck weaving sampler from the Jane Stafford Guild. I'm now ready for May and episode 4.
Faye's Flower Blanket. I now have 16 octagons
Extremities Knit/Crochet Along
This KAL/CAL was inspired by the generous donation of these patterns:
Abington Mitts, Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio
Coffee Socks Collection, Dotsdabbles Designs, Deborah
The KAL ended on April 25, 2021 and the winners are:
jacquiemari--Jacqueline. She made legwarmers. Wins the Abington Mitts pattern by Jennifer Lassonde
JillMabelina--Jill. She made a pair of Bernie mitts. Wins the Coffee Socks Collection by Dots Dabbles Designs.
Summer Spin In
May 31st - September 6th
Get ready to spin! Our Summer Spin In takes place again from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Transcript
Marsha 0:03
Hi, this is MarshaKelly 0:04
and this is Kelly.Marsha 0:05
We are the Two Ewes of Two Ewes Fiber Adventures. Thanks for stopping by.Kelly 0:10
You'll hear about knitting, spinning, dyeing, crocheting, and just about anything else we can think of as a way to play with string.Marsha 0:17
We blog and post show notes at Two Ewes Fiber Adventures dot com.Kelly 0:22
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Ep 160: Just a Few Ends to Weave
18 april 2021 · 1 uur
Lots of ends to weave and finished objects to discuss this week. Plus we announce the winners of our Winter Weave Along. Show notes with full transcript, photos, and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Walk Along tee by Ankestrick (Ravelry link)
Abington Mitts by Jennifer Lassonde (Ravelry link) Almost done.
I started the heel flap on the pair of socks (Ravelry link) for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo.
Spun three more skeins of merino green and brown three ply. Have a total of five skeins and 716 yards
Kelly's Projects
Finished! Iced Matcha socks (Ravelry link) from the Coffee Socks Collection by Dots Dabbles Designs. I used Invictus Yarns Seraphic.
Finished! Frog and Toad (Ravelry link) from frogandcast.com.
Finished! Reading in Bed blanket (Ravelry link)
Started the Huck weaving sampler from the Jane Stafford Guild
Winter Weave Along
The Weave Along is over and we drew winners! Listen to see if you won!
Extremities Knit/Crochet Along
This KAL/CAL was inspired by the generous donation of these patterns:
Abington Mitts, Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio
Coffee Socks Collection, Dotsdabbles Designs, Deborah
It ends on April 25, 2021. Knit anything for your extremities (hands, arms, legs, feet).
Full Transcript
Marsha
Hi, this is Marsha
Kelly
and this is Kelly.
Marsha
We are the Two Ewes of Two Ewes Fiber Adventures. Thanks for stopping by.
Kelly
You'll hear about knitting, spinning, dyeing, crocheting, and just about anything else we can think of as a way to play with string.
Marsha
We blog and post show notes at to Two Ewes Fiber Adventures dot com
Kelly
and we invite you to join our Two Ewes Fiber Adventures group on Ravelry. I'm 1hundredprojects
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Ep 159: Spring Break Project Heaven and a Whole Lotta Tree Talk
4 april 2021 · 43 min
Tree removal competes with Spring Break weaving and the stuffing of Frog and Toad for the content this week. You never know what you'll hear about on the Two Ewes show! Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Walk Along tee by Ankestrick (Ravelry link)
Abington Mitts by Jennifer Lassonde (Ravelry link) Almost done. Just the thumb to finish.
In the evenings I've been spinning the green and brown merino.
Kelly's Projects
Iced Matcha socks (Ravelry link) from the Coffee Socks Collection by Dots Dabbles Designs. I'm using Invictus Yarns Seraphic. It is a merino/cashmere/silk yarn in a gray blue purple tonal color. I want to knit more with this yarn base!
I started stuffing Frog from Frog and Toad (Ravelry link) from frogandcast.com. I'm using the crushed walnut and it is staying inside and not coming through the fabric. Frog is currently sitting in a tumbler with a funnel in his head! I realized I should put the needles into the provisional cast on before I start filling them so I will be ready to kitchener the top. I anticipate it will be somewhat messy.
Canvas weave sampler (Ravelry link) from JST Online Guild. Throughout spring break I spent time weaving and watching the Canvas Weave videos of Season 5. I used the warp that I wound at Christmas and adapted the sampler threading to fit the number of threads I had. I wove a dresser scarf for the linen cupboard, 5 dishtowels, and a small hand towel.
I had Cesar Chavez day off and I got the Reading in Bed blanket (Ravelry link) threaded onto the loom and ready to start weaving. This is all using my handspun yarn. With 6 epi compared to 22 epi and a 3 yard warp instead of a 7 yard warp it went really fast! Like the difference between a fingering weight sweater and an Aran weight sweater.
News/Other
Extremities Kni…
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Ep 158: Tomatoes, Lambs, and Frog and Toad
23 maart 2021 · 1 uur 2 min
What's blooming, tomatoes, Frog and Toad, and lambs join in with the knitting content this week. It must be the start of Spring, or even Spring Break! For full show notes with photos and links visit our website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com If you'd like to become a patron and support the show financially, visit our Patreon page. Lees meer
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Kelly's Projects
The Iced Matcha Socks by Dots Dabbles have been restarted with a more appropriate yarn. The handspun I had originally planned was abandoned because I thought I would run out of yarn. So then I cast on with Bear Brand Caprice--a vintage sock weight wool yarn that is very stretchy. But it also had textured bits. So I found the pattern wasn't showing up. So those will become my Not Matcha Socks! I'll just continue them without any patterning. Even in plain stockinette these socks will be ultra-stretchy.
So what about the Matcha socks? I restarted them with Invictus Yarns Seraphic--a lovely merino, silk, and cashmere blend. Yummy!
Most of my knitting has been on Frog and Toad from frogandcast.com. I just have Frog's jacket to finish and then I will stuff them with crushed walnut shells from PlumEasy.
Mending socks: I found a bag of socks that needed work. So I fixed one pair of (pre-Ravelry) cotton/wool socks that had gotten a hole. I've started to fix a pair of (pre-Ravelry) purple wool/silk socks that I really loved. And I rediscovered the CoBaSi Socks that I made in 2017. After one wearing I discovered one toe was too short. I'll be ripping it out and making it about ¼ inch longer.
Marsha's Projects
I have knit about 9" of body of the Walk Along tee by Ankestrick. I am still worried if I will have enough yarn but I'm assured by other knitters I'll be okay. Stay tuned...
I finished the first of the Abington Mitts by Jennifer Lassonde and knit to the thumb gusset of the second. Love the mitts and the yarn…
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Ep 157: It Ends in a Fit of Laughter
10 maart 2021 · 1 uur
More discussion about shots (not from a glass) and needles (not for knitting). Sorry! We finally get down to knitting, bored dogs, and new projects. We end by laughing at own ridiculousness when read in a transcript. Show notes with full transcript, photos, and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
I'm still working on the pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo.
I've knit about 6" of my Walk Along tee by AnkeStrick and I'm using Little Fish Stitches fingering. Beginning to worry if I will have enough yarn.
Spinning on and off with olive green merino roving. We had one beautiful sunny day this week that I could sit on the deck and spin. Heaven! I'm combining it with another merino I ordered from Paradise Fibers in Spokane, Washington in a dark brown called Bitter Chocolate. Making a 3 ply with two green and one brown single. I've spun two skeins.
Swatching to make the Abington Mitts by Jennifer Lassonde as part of our Extremities Knit/Crochet Along. Using Dale Garn Helio that I got from Kim's bag of yarn headed to the thrift store. Enough yarn for a brown and a burgundy pair.
Kelly's Projects
I finished the pair of socks for Robert!
And another Ice Time Hat! The Ice Time Hat is a pattern given to me by BostonJen of Down Cellar Studio podcast. I used two different yellow and purple variegated skeins. Check out my project page.
Started the Iced Matcha Socks by Dots Dabbles. I'm using handspun wool mohair yarn that I spun from batts I carded. The wool is Charlotte (a gray sheep whose fleece I bought twice in the early 2000s). The mohair is a similar vintage mohair fleece that I bought and dyed.
Both of these patterns are from the designers who have donated prizes for the Ex…
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Ep 156: Captions, Clarity, and Needles (not for Knitting!)
21 februari 2021 · 54 min
We talk about captions, speaking clearly, vaccinations and our pitifully small batch of knitting projects. Full show notes with transcript, photos, and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
I'm still working on the pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo.
I'm making progress on the Walk Along tee by AnkeStrick and I'm using Little Fish Stitches fingering. I've put the sleeves on waste yarn and knit about an inch on the body. I lost the tags on the half cakes of yarn that I had set up so I could alternate skeins and avoid pooling. I think it will be ok, but I spent so much time documenting my strategy.
I started a spinning project with olive green merino roving I bought at the Whidbey Island Weavers meet up in April 2019. I'm combining it with another merino I ordered from Paradise Fibers in Spokane, Washington in a dark brown called Bitter Chocolate. Making a 3 ply with two green and one brown single. I've spun two skeins.
Kelly's Projects
I'm almost finished with a pair of socks for Robert. I'm using leftovers of Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper, Independent Will colorway. I had 90 grams left after using it for argyle socks for my brother-in-law. I'm using gray handspun leftovers from his Civil War Socks for the toes and heels.
I also started an Ice Time Hat. The yarn is Lady Dye craftivism kit singles (19th Amendment colorway) in cream, purple and yellow, held double with Duren Dyeworks fingering in a brownish purple and gold. The pattern is really fun and it's looking great! Check out my project page.
Extremities Knit/Crochet Along
This KAL/CAL was inspired by the generous donation of these patterns:
Abington Mitts, Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio
Coffee Socks Collection, Dotsdabbles Designs, Deborah
It starts now (February 2021) and will end on A…
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Ep 155: Extremities Knit or Crochet Along
14 februari 2021 · 52 min
Lots of tangents and a new KAL/CAL inspired by some new patterns for your hands and feet generously donated by the designers as prizes. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
I'm still working on the pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo.
I'm back to working on the Walk Along by AnkeStrick and I'm using Little Fish Stitches fingering. I was having problems where I was alternating skeins at the beginning of row which was at the back of the sweater. A huge thank you to MyBlueGirl and Sarahjhill for suggesting Helical knitting. This solves the problem of the messy looking change.
I started a spinning project with olive green merino roving I bought at the Whidbey Island Weavers meet up in April 2019. Combining it with another merino I ordered from Paradise Fibers in Spokane, Washington in a dark brown called Bitter Chocolate. Making a 3 ply with two green and one brown single.
Kelly's Projects
Finished! I hemmed the Christmas Candy dishtowels and put them away!
I also finished With Friends Pullover using the pattern Rachel by Josée Paquin. It still needs ends woven in and blocking. I'm really happy with how it turned out and I'm looking forward to wearing it.
The Persian Tile Blanket is coming along, but I didn't work on it as much in the last two weeks. Instead I started a pair of socks for Robert. I'm using leftovers of Leading Men Fiber Arts Show Stopper, Independent Will colorway. I had 90 grams left after using it for argyle socks for my brother-in-law. Not sure I'll have enough but I'm planning to use toes and heels of a different yarn.
Extremities Knit/Crochet Along
This KAL/CAL was inspired by the generous donation of these patterns:
Abington Mitts, Jennifer Lassonde, Down Cellar Studio
Coffee Socks Collection, Dotsdabbles…
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Ep 154: Preventing Pooling Presents Problems
25 januari 2021 · 1 uur 9 min
Preventing pooling, planning with paper, and a dilemma about how to hide where you are alternating skeins. These are the topics of the day! Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
I finished Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein and it fits beautifully. This is a great pattern.
I am continuing to work on a pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo.
Along with my friend Kim I cast on a Tee called Walk Along by AnkeStrick. I'm using Little Fish Stitches fingering that I got at the yarn shop in Seabrook. I have a bit of a dilemma about alternating skeins. The yarn is variegated and I want to prevent pooling. So of course, I'm alternating skeins. The problem is how to hide the place where it is happening, especially while working on the yoke.
Kelly's Projects
The Persian Tile Blanket for my grand niece is coming along well. I have about a dozen octagons finished and I'm planning to get some of the squares and triangles done before I finish up the octagons. I want the yarn colors to be well distributed.
I'm still working on my With Friends Pullover using the pattern Rachel by Josée Paquin. However, I am planning to modify the ribbing on the bottom of the split hem by using the larger needle size and also by using garter stitch instead in the reverse stockinette sections of the ribbing. That will keep the ribbing from pulling in at the bottom, I hope.
Paper, Planning, and Plotting
We had our drawing for the giveaway and Marsha identified several themes in people's responses. Here's what she has to say:
I went down a rabbit hole watching videos about Bullet Journals, Hobonichi Techno, and Elfinbooks. :-)
Paper still seems to be the most popular...wall calendars, journals, dayrunners, notebooks for lists. Graph paper seems to be a favorit…
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Ep 153: We're So Predictable
11 januari 2021 · 1 uur 7 min
The solace of creating order, a nice button band technique, and plans for 2021. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
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Marsha's Projects
Finished the body and ¾ of the sleeves of Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein. Bind off is a really nice I-cord bind off. Sleeve width seems okay but need to decrease faster on the way to cuffs. It will be touch and go with yarn amount
Working on foot of first pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo.
Swatched with Little Fish Stitches fingering for a Tee called Walk Along by AnkeStrick.
Techniques for neat button bands:
pick up stitches with #1 needle and then knit with pattern size - Cocoknits
Pick up exact number of stitches in body and then decrease to number of stitches called for pattern.
Marsha purchased the Lady Dye Yarns kit: Schitt's Creek 2.0.
Kelly's Projects
I've been working a lot on the Persian Tile Blanket for my grand niece. I'm following the color choices (sort of) of a project by JenasaurusWake that I saw while watching FO radar. I'm using Knit Picks Brava Worsted in lots of fun bright colors and making color choices to make all the octagons look like they have different sized flowers in them.
With Friends Pullover. I'm using two patterns: Rachel by Josée Paquin, and Fresh by Josée Paquin. I've put on the front hem
The weaving is finished on the Ribbon Candy Christmas dishtowels and they have all been washed, but not yet hemmed. I had a rocky start, but was able to correct a warping mistake that made one of my white stripes bigger than the others. I also was inspired by the Jane Stafford Guild videos to go off my pattern and play with some twill treadlings.
Plans for 2021
We talked about our 2021 plans and discovered that we are oh, so predictable. You don't even really have to listen to …
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Ep 152: The Port Side of a Tea Pot
28 december 2020 · 1 uur 6 min
Holiday fun has exhausted Marsha while Kelly has been busy making a butt-shaped divot on her couch. Plus we have a patron giveaway and a surprise Winter Weave Along prize today! Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
Marsha's Projects
I haven't knit a stitch on the Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein, but I did wind the fourth skein. I plan to bring it on a New Year's trip and make some good progress. But I am the boss of my knitting, so I might choose to work on something else instead!
I turned the heel and started the gusset of a pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought at the San Luis Obispo yarn crawl back in 2014.
I also finished a holiday tea cosy in red and green using the pattern Nanny Meiers Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlson published by Fiber Trends. I used spirit yarn from Sears!
Finally, I'm swatching with Little Fish Stitches fingering for a Tee called Walk Along by AnkeStrick.
Kelly's Projects
I've been working a lot on the Persian Tile Blanket for my grand niece. I'm following the color choices (sort of) of a project by JenasaurusWake that I saw while watching FO radar. I'm using Knit Picks Brava Worsted in lots of fun bright colors and making color choices to make all the octagons look like they have different sized flowers in them.
With Friends Pullover. I'm using two patterns: Rachel by Josée Paquin, and Fresh by Josée Paquin. I've put the hem on waste yarn and picked up for the first sleeve. I'm going to start with the dark green at the top of the sleeve and then move into the stripe colors. I'll do the sleeves similarly to the Fresh pattern where the sleeves are mostly one color and then there is a little bit of striping.
I finished 14 dishcloths in the Triple L Tweed stitch from the Purl Soho Slip Stitch Dishtowels pattern. I cast on a multiple of 3 stitches +1. It's usually 34 or 37 stitches because I like a compact dishcloth. I tota…
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Ep 151: Tea Cosy Crazy
16 december 2020 · 1 uur 8 min
We celebrate the life of a fiber adventurer we've lost, plus we talk paper, planning, and plotting. How do you keep your life in order? Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
Memories
In Memory of Greenhook (Amy from Salem, OR)
From her local Ravelry Group: Remembering our Amy with a Caps for Kids KAL
To honor her memory, we are having a Caps for Kids KAL from now until February 15th, to knit or crochet caps in any washable yarn, any pattern, any size, and donate them to a kids charity. Please post a photo of your cap(s) here before donating them.
Marsha's Projects
I haven't knit a stitch on the Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein, but I did wind the fourth skein.
Finished socks for myself using Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock in Coconut Grove.
Started another pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo.
I have the book, Tea Cozies 3 by Sian Brown, Alison Howard and Vanessa Mooncie and have made the Pineapple and knitting Devon Violets. Started another tea cosy in red and green using the pattern Nanny Meiers Tea Cozy published by Fiber Trends. Using spirit yarn from Sears! Made the same tea cozy for my friend Gary.
Kelly's Projects
I'm making progress on my With Friends Pullover. I'm using two patterns: Rachel by Josée Paquin, Fresh by Josée Paquin. To view the changes that I made to the striping sequence, see my project page. I'm back on track after ripping out about 10 rows and I have about an inch or so to go on the body.
I started the Persian Tile Blanket for my grand niece. I'm using Knit Picks Brava Worsted in lots of fun bright colors.
I'm continuing to knit dishcloths using my favorite stitch pattern, the Triple L Tweed from the Purl Soho Slip Stitch Dishtowels pattern. I cast on a multiple of 3 stitches +1. It's usually 34 or 37 stitches because I like a compact dishcloth. I'm using four different 108-yard skeins of Tahki Cott…
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Ep 150: Recovering from Tiny Thanksgiving
29 november 2020 · 51 min
We're recovering from Thanksgiving dinner preparations and cleanup. Even with a small gathering, there was more to do than we thought. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
Thank you to 3GreenSisters Etsy shop for providing prizes for the Summer Spin In. Use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping until December 31, 2020.
Marsha's Projects
I haven't knit a stitch on the Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein, but I did wind the fourth skein.
I'm about to start the toe of the second socks for myself using Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock in Coconut Grove. Perhaps they will be finished during the episode!
I talked about possibly returning my spirit yarn to the universe. As I looked at it again I got inspired to make tea cozies. I have the book, Tea Cozies 3 by Sian Brown, Alison Howard and Vanessa Mooncie and have made the Pineapple and knitting Devon Violets.
Kelly's Projects
I finally finished the Sonny Bono jacket. The real name of the pattern is Crescendo and I bought it from Amazing Yarns. The yarn I used is called Curly Locks and is a tailspun mohair yarn. I love this jacket as much as the one I tried on at Stitches in 2018.
I'm making progress on my With Friends Pullover. I'm using two patterns: Rachel by Josée Paquin, Fresh by Josée Paquin. To view the changes that I made to the striping sequence, see my project page. I'm back on track after ripping out about 10 rows and I have about an inch or so to go on the body.
I' m continuing to knit dishcloths using my favorite stitch pattern, the Triple L Tweed from the Purl Soho Slip Stitch Dishtowels pattern. I cast on a multiple of 3 stitches +1. It's usually 34 or 37 stitches because I like a compact dishcloth.
I finished dyeing the CVM 3-ply handspun for another handspun cardigan. I still haven't selected the pattern but I've already made a gauge swatch and I have a few possibilities that I'm pondering.
I have a …
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Ep 149: New Projects, Plans, and Pens
16 november 2020 · 1 uur 6 min
We each have new cast-ons and Marsha has a new appreciation for her spirit yarn. Plus there are new project plans, and even a new nonfiber interest. And what the heck is going on in Marsha's yard? Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
Thank you to 3GreenSisters Etsy shop for providing prizes for the Summer Spin In. Use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping until December 31, 2020.
Marsha's Projects
Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. Haven't knit a stitch in two weeks. But I'll get back to it. I just have a little thinking to do about alternating the skeins on the sleeves for the two different dye lots.
Finished the first of a pair of socks for myself using Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock in Coconut Grove. Knit about 6" of the second sock.
In our last episode I talked about possibly returning my spirit yarn to the universe. As I looked at it again I got inspired to make tea cozies. I have the book, Tea Cozies 3 by Sian Brown, Alison Howard and Vanessa Mooncie and have made the Pineapple and knitting Devon Violets.
Kelly's Projects
I'm making progress on my With Friends Pullover. I'm using two patterns: Rachel by Josée Paquin, Fresh by Josée Paquin. To view the changes that I made to the striping sequence, see my project page. I've made a mistake in the dots section so I have to rip out about 10 rows.
I finished a solid blue charity hat using Cloudborn worsted and started another using two sock yarns held double. Both yarns are the second ball of Drops Fabel from our very first yarn crawl in San Luis Obispo. They are 50 gram balls and I bought two each for making socks. I made short socks with one and the paving mitts with the one ball of the other. The leftovers were perfect for a marled hat.
I completed a dishcloth using my favorite stitch pattern, the Triple L Tweed from the Purl Soho Slip Stitch Dishtowels pattern. I make it sm…
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Ep 148: A Little Therapy on Either End
2 november 2020 · 1 uur 18 min
Two (count them two!) therapy sessions on this episode! Plus we talk design--both architectural and knitting. And wait, there's more! A live FO and Winter Weave Along talk round out the show topics. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping. Offer good until December 31, 2020.
Marsha's Projects
I've stopped knitting on Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo since I'm running out of yarn. I've been perplexed why when the pattern calls for 1500 yards and I have 1600. I think the problem is row guage. I'm getting 37 rows instead of 35 rows per inch. Apparently, that makes a huge impact. I've learned my lesson and will check row gauge from now on. I ordered another skein which arrived this week so I can start again on the sweater
I finished the Arne and Carlos socks in Pairfect.
I cast on socks for myself using Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock in Coconut Grove. This is yarn I picked up at the first NoCKRs retreat destash room. This project was finished live on the episode!
Kelly's Projects
I finished the green socks I was making with Yarns from the Plain yarn.
I started the new pullover and ended up using a combination of these patterns--Rachel by Josée Paquin, Fresh by Josée Paquin. I decided not to use Muriel by Josée Paquin. To view the changes that I made to the striping sequence, see my project page.
Get Your House Right is a book that we both recommend for information about architectural details. Just like in knitting design, it's the little details and bits of knowledge that can make a design look just right. The Fibonacci sequence is another one of the tools that relate to both architecture and knitting. I used the numbers from the Fibonacci sequence to make sure that the stripes in the pullover look balanced, even th…
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Ep 148: A Little Therapy on Either End
2 november 2020 · 1 uur 18 min
Two (count them two!) therapy sessions on this episode! Plus we talk design--both architectural and knitting. And wait, there's more! A live FO and Winter Weave Along talk round out the show topics. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping. Offer good until December 31, 2020.
Marsha's Projects
I've stopped knitting on Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo since I'm running out of yarn. I've been perplexed why when the pattern calls for 1500 yards and I have 1600. I think the problem is row guage. I'm getting 37 rows instead of 35 rows per inch. Apparently, that makes a huge impact. I've learned my lesson and will check row gauge from now on. I ordered another skein which arrived this week so I can start again on the sweater
I finished the Arne and Carlos socks in Pairfect.
I cast on socks for myself using Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock in Coconut Grove. This is yarn I picked up at the first NoCKRs retreat destash room. This project was finished live on the episode!
Kelly's Projects
I finished the green socks I was making with Yarns from the Plain yarn.
I started the new pullover and ended up using a combination of these patterns--Rachel by Josée Paquin, Fresh by Josée Paquin. I decided not to use Muriel by Josée Paquin. To view the changes that I made to the striping sequence, see my project page.
Get Your House Right is a book that we both recommend for information about architectural details. Just like in knitting design, it's the little details and bits of knowledge that can make a design look just right. The Fibonacci sequence is another one of the tools that relate to both architecture and knitting. I used the numbers from the Fibonacci sequence to make sure that the stripes in the pullover look balanced, even th…
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Ep 147: Can Row Gauge Make That Much Difference?
25 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 14 min
Moving, organizing, dog training, and surprisingly only one real project each! Nevertheless we persist with the chatting! Row gauge issues might solve the mystery of running out of yarn. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping. Good until December 31, 2020.
Marsha's Projects
I've been busy knitting Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. I've reached 21" from the neck and still have to knit another 80 rows plus 19 rows for bottom band. That seemed too long so I stopped knitting and moved onto the first sleeve. I've knit about ¾ of the sleeve but not see I'm running out our yarn! Time to start rethinking the project.
Still knitting the Arne and Carlos sock in Pairfect.
Kelly's Projects
I'm working on a charity hat with the puffy rib stitch I liked so much on the socks. I'm using Cloud Born worsted that I got for free at Stitches last year.
I failed on my goal to finish the Sonny Bono Jacket. The sleeve is clipped in place, ready to be sewn in. In my defense, we've been having our summer in October season here on the Central Coast.
I finished a Ripple Bralette by Jessie Maed Designs. It was a quick knit and I had a lot of yarn left in the skein. It comes out so small it's hard to believe it would fit, but it does. Possibly I could get two out of one skein. Still haven't tested whether it will make me itch or not. I need a cooler day before I wear a wool bralette!
I'm planning a new pullover and I'll be using a combination of these patterns--Rachel by Josée Paquin, Muriel by Josée Paquin, Fresh by Josée Paquin
I'm also still fantasy knitting the handspun cardigan out of the CVM that I want to dye. There are now two patterns on my list--Breckon by Amy Christoffers, Anna's Cardigan - My Size by PetiteKnit
It's Wint…
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Ep 146: Inspiration from the Summer Spin-In
5 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 10 min
We chat about bonsai trees and sled dogs, recap the Summer Spin-In, and draw lots of winners! Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping.
Marsha's Projects
The deck project is almost done. Just those last pesky details.
I've been busy knitting Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. Knit about 12" of the body.
Knit an 1898 Hat for Dave who came and helped on the deck. Used Hazel Knits Cadence (worsted) in the colorway Atmosphere.
Kelly's Projects
I started and finished a Dissent Cowl in memorial to Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Pattern by Clarissa Browning.
I also knit another charity hat using scraps from my stash--this one with colorwork. I used corrugated ribbing, lice stitch and then did stripes on the crown.
I finished the second sleeve of the Sonny Bono Jacket and have clipped it in place, ready to be sewn in.
What My Sled Dogs Taught Me About Planning for the Unknown
Summer Spin-In and Patreon Appreciation Drawing!
The Summer Spin-In has ended and there were so many participants! Thank you!
Two lucky winners were announced from the Summer Spin and one additional winner was drawn from the Patreon patrons to win bags from 3 Green Sisters. If you didn't win you should still check out their shop! They make project bags, spinning wheel bags and loom bags. They are offering a 15% savings for any bag in their shop. Use the coupon code TWOEWES. They also provide free shipping in the US. The coupon code is good until December 31.
We also offered three $25 gift certificates at Sheepspot. She's a great source of dyed fiber from the more unusual breeds of sheep. All winners should contact me so we can get you your prizes.
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Ep 145: Extreme Shawl Collars and Daring Knitting Repairs
20 september 2020 · 58 min
Kelly dreams of an extreme shawl collar and Marsha takes on a daring knitting repair. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Lees meer
Also, we have a coupon code for gorgeous bags from 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping.
Marsha's Projects
The deck project is moving along. I visited a blacksmith for information about a gate using salvage iron parts.
I've been busy knitting Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. Knit about 8" of the body. Realized that I had missed a garter stitch rib on the front band, so I did a trick Kelly taught me to fix the mistake. The pattern has increases on the front and back but on different rows. I had to make myself a chart to keep track of the increases.
Here is the Rainey Sister's blog showing the technique of dropping back to fix a section of knitting.
I did not finish the cotton spinning in time for our Summer Spin In. Too much going on here!
Kelly's Projects
I've finished the knitting for the Targhee Lamb handspun sweater using the Dark and Stormy pattern by Thea Colman. The vintage buttons are perfect and I've even worn it, but it still needs to be blocked.
I finished the socks from handspun as we are finishing up the Summer Spin-In. I'm using the yarn I spun out of the Shaky K fiber that I got at Stitches this past February.
I also cast on a second charity hat. The existing one is purple and pink yarn held doubled that I used for the Raticorn. The new one is turquoise and red handspun along with a ball of turquoise/teal leftovers from stash.
I met my pledge and did two rows on the Sonny Bono Jacket. Once I finish this second sleeve and sew it in, then I only have the collar to finish. (Note: after recording I finished both sleeves and they are ready to sew in.)
Potential Projects
Marsha and I are both interested in the Buttoned Wrap by Paula Mars…
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Ep 144: Home Improvement Before Knitting
7 september 2020 · 1 uur 11 min
Lots of home improvement talk (and some power tool noise) before we get down to the knitting this week. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.. Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping. Lees meer
Marsha's Projects:
The deck project is moving along, but it's slower than we originally thought.
I've been busy knitting on Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. I joined the body and have knit about 6". Really fun pattern and interesting details.
Almost done with the bobbin of cotton fiber. Kelly and I discuss plying options and decide that it would be best to put the fiber on two bobbins and ply from the two bobbins. Singles management can be tricky with cotton, especially for a beginning cotton spinner.
I'm planning to knit Walk a Long by Ankestrick using Little Fish Stitches fingering in the Seabrook colorway Mocrocks Beach. This is a custom colorway for String Theory yarn shop.
Kelly's Projects
I've finished the knitting for the Targhee Lamb handspun sweater using the Dark and Stormy pattern by Thea Colman. Weaving in ends, sewing on the vintage buttons that I found in my stash, and blocking will happen this week.
I cast on another pair of socks from handspun as we are finishing up the Summer Spin-In. I'm using the yarn I spun out of the Shaky K fiber I got at Stitches this past February. This might be one of my fastest purchase-to-FO conversions if I keep moving along on an don't stall out on the sock.
I also cast on a charity hat using the same purple and pink yarn that I used for the Raticorn. I'm holding the yarns doubled. One is a hot pink Stunning Strings fingering weight and the other is a sport weight merino cashmere. Both of these yarns are left over from Robert's neon argyle socks.
Summer Spin-In
The Summer Spin-In ends this Monday! (Sept. 7). We wil…
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Ep 143: Again With the Artic Char
17 augustus 2020 · 57 min
Rats, Arctic Char yarn, using buckets as stepstools, and other foolishness along with the sweater knitting this week! Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.. Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping. Lees meer
We talk about the Iceland Collection of colorways on our new sport weight 3-ply and Aran weight 5-ply Replenish Rambouillet yarns. Marsha was inspired by the colors of Iceland (and some colors she imagined would be there in the summer months) while she dyed these beautiful yarns. Check out the episodes where she and Kim sent dispatches from Iceland, Episode 129 and Episode 130.
Marsha's Projects:
I've been busy knitting on Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. Finished back and right front of yoke and picked up stitches for left front of yoke. Really fun pattern and interesting details.
I have spun about a third of a bobbin of cotton. Interesting, but not my favorite fiber so far.
Kelly's Projects
I'm continuing Targhee Lamb handspun sweater using the Dark and Stormy pattern by Thea Colman. The cable pattern is interesting and fun. I use a cable needle and have a pretty wooden one that I love.
I also started knitting rats. The pattern is really realistic. It's Rats! by Sarah Elizabeth Kellner. She has some really cute patterns, including The Scullery Cat, that are really appealing to me. Suggestion: when knitting something with a realistic look, I find it useful to look at the project pages and really analyze the ones that look wrong. So often it is a small detail of stuffing amount, eye placement, or contrast yarn choice that makes the designers project look so good. Without the contrast of other projects with different choices, it isn't always obvious what the designer did that makes the object so appealing.
Total spinning yardage finished this summer:…
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Ep 142: Lots of Finished Projects
2 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 1 min
We finished knitting, crochet and spinning projects. But the deck construction is still in progress! Full show 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
We have a coupon code for listeners! 3 Green Sisters makes project bags, spinning wheel bags and loom bags and is providing prizes for the Summer Spin-In as well as as a coupon code for listeners! They are offering a 15% savings for any bag in our shop with free shipping in the USA with the coupon code TWOEWES.
Kelly's Projects
The Mariannes Cardigan by Trine Bertelsen is FINISHED!
Robert's Pandemic Socks are FINISHED!
150 grams of Columbia fleece to yarn project is FINISHED!
I think the amount that was listed on the bag of fleece wasn't up-to-date. It said 3 lbs and I washed up half of it and carded about half of that. So I just guessed it was about ¾ pound or 12 ounces. I know I didn't lose that much to waste and washing to only get 150 grams (5 ounces). That would be losing more than half. That would be expected with a high lanolin fleece, but not with this Columbia. I think my fleece record-keeping isn't quite up to snuff!
Targhee Lamb sweater is now on the needles and I am through one cable chart repeat. I am using the Dark and Stormy pattern by Thea Colman
Marsha's Projects:
Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors. Finished! Washed, held my breath, and put it in the dryer! The drop sleeves were perfect so I completed the ribbing according to the pattern and did not lengthen the sleeves. May give another trip though the dryer.
I finished the first Arne and Carlos sock. The yarn is patterned to change color as you knit the different parts of the sock. However, the toe color changes quite early so the toe is similar to the socks Kelly made for Robert.
I cast on Holey Comfort by Hinterm Stein with Elemental Effec…
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Ep 141: A Break from Deck Building
19 juli 2020 · 55 min
Negative test results, a DIY deck, walking, spinning, and knitting, and an updated shop are all on the show this week. Full show 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
Marsha's Projects:
Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors. I finished the body and decided not to put in the short rows to make the back longer. I now need to pick up for the sleeves. I had planned to make the sleeves longer but think I will wash and block the Tee before making my decision about the sleeve length.
I spun two skeins of Huckleberry Knits (40/40/20 Targhee, bamboo and silk) and Sauked in Farm (50/50 alpaca/Babydoll Southdown Wool). It is a three ply with two singles of the multi colored Huckleberry Knits and one of the solid Sauked in Farm. Based on weight and ounces completed so far, I think I will have about 900 yards of DK weight. Enough for a vest?
Kelly's Projects
The Mariannes Cardigan by Trine Bertelsen is still on the needles. I'm ready to be done and have challenged myself to have this finished by the next episode. That will give me time to wear it during summer weather.
I'm continuing with Robert's Pandemic Socks using Twist Fiber Studio Pisgah Fingering and Drops Fabel (same combination as the Paving Mitts). Robert and I have a different view of what looks like running out of yarn and what looks intentional. I wanted to add stripes in the contrast color. He says just start the contrasting toe color in the middle of the foot when I run out of the multicolor. Since his version is easier, that's what I'm doing.
I finished the rug yarn Combo spin using Lincoln roving. I have about 900 yards.
I started a Columbia fleece to yarn project. I washed and carded about half of the 3 lbs of fleece that I have and I've spun one bobbin. I'm planning a 3-ply in this fluffy woolen spun yarn.…
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Ep 140: Scary Germs, Summer Spinning, and More About Cotton
2 juli 2020 · 1 uur 11 min
The Summer Spin-In is in full swing. Add in exposure to a scary virus, a little knitting, and some deck building, and it becomes a really full episode! Full show 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
Kelly's husband has been exposed to Covid-19 through someone at his workplace so we talk about that and how strange and scary it feels. Marsha is working on replacing the deck in her backyard and we talk about the project and what it has entailed so far.. She will put up a Ravelry entry for this DIY deck project. She recommends the Fine Home Building youtube channel for DIY videos.
Marsha's Projects:
I have finished the body and started the ribbing of my T-shirt, Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors.
I spun the first skein of Huckleberry Knits (40/40/20 Targhee, bamboo and silk) and Sauked in Farm (50/50 alpaca/Babydoll Southdown Wool). It is a three ply with two singles of the multi colored Huckleberry Knits and one of the solid Sauked in Farm. It will probably knit up with long color repeats. Kelly has inspired me to spin the cotton roving that I bought the first time I attended Black Sheep Gathering. Thank you so much to our listener you suggested the Summer Spin In. I find the spinning meditative and soothing.
Kelly's Projects
I'm back to work on the Mariannes Cardigan by Trine Bertelsen. The faux seam is working to hide the alternation of skeins better than when I didn't have the faux seam.
I finished a pair of socks in handspun (Falkland in a colorway called Tomato and Mink.) I spun the yarn in a long color repeat fashion. Just end to end from one end of the roving to the other. It was chain-plied to preserve the colors and there is a nice color division between the rust and the gray. The stripes are very large.
I finished a skein of the green cotton that I w…
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Ep 139: Cotton Spinning, Camel Spinning, and Tunisian Crochet
25 juni 2020 · 58 min
Another fun episode recorded with live visitors. We have big spinning plans and a finished Tunisian crochet project. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Join the community on Ravelry to participate in the conversation. Lees meer
Marsha's Projects:
I am continuing to knit on Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors.
I finished a camel, merino and silk braid from Huckleberry Knits for our Summer Spin-A-Long.
I also started another spinning project with Huckleberry Knits 40/40/20 Targhee, bamboo and silk and Sauked in Farm 50/50 alpaca/Babydoll Southdown Wool. It will be a 3-ply yarn when I'm finished.
Kelly's Projects
I finished the Paving Mitts by Ellen Silva (twinsetellen). This is a fun, fast, Tunisian crochet pattern for mitts with a thumb gusset. Two thumbs up!
I'm back to work on the Mariannes Cardigan by Trine Bertelsen. The faux seam is working to hide the alternation of skeins better than when I didn't have the faux seam.
I started a pair of socks in handspun (Falkland in a colorway called Tomato and Mink.) I spun the yarn in a long color repeat fashion. Just end to end from one end of the roving to the other. It was chain-plied to preserve the colors and there is a nice color division between the rust and the gray. The stripes are very large.
I re-started and finished spinning a tricolor cotton roving. I spun about 4 oz. and I already had some from previous spinning. Plus I found another skein as I was preparing to record. It's about 2 oz. I have a total of about 8 oz and 1600 yards that I plan to weave into fabric.
I am planning more cotton spinning since I have such a large (and old!) cotton stash. A good portion of my cotton stash is Sally Fox Foxfibre. Sally Fox is a very interesting woman and you can hear an interview with her on the Weave Podcast Episode 52 or a two-part interview with her on Yarn Stories episode 201 and episode 202. Definit…
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Ep 138: Is That a Glimmer of Hope?
10 juni 2020 · 1 uur 1 min
Thoughts on the recent tough days precede our project talk in this episode. 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
Before the project talk, we spend some time talking about the protests for justice for Black Americans and against police violence that were sparked by the murder of George Floyd. Since we recorded there have been even more protests and maybe even some signs that maybe this time, change really is on the horizon. To find a list of organizations involved in this fight, check out the Ravelry front page dated May 31, 2020 with links to places you can contribute. And be sure to vote!
Marsha's Projects:
I continue to work on Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors. I've finished the yoke and knit about 8" of the body.
I'm working on foot of first Arne & Carlos sock. These ultra bright socks are for my brother, Mark.
Simple Shawl will probably stay on the back burner for awhile since I am swatching with Elemental Affects Cormo for the Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein. I haven't measured my gauge for the swatch yet, but will be doing that and starting the sweater soon.
I spent a glorious afternoon with my spinning wheel out on the deck. I am spinning a camel, merino and silk braid from Huckleberry Knits for our Summer Spin-A-Long.
Kelly's Projects
I finished the Babydoll Southdown socks. I am much happier with the finished socks than I was with the knitting. The fabric is sturdy and warm, and I love the color.
I also started, finished and even wore my Handspun Targhee Hat. This hat may end up in the donate pile since it was slightly tighter than I like for a hat. It's nice and warm, but I find that a looser hat prevents "hat hair."
I thought I finished spinning a brown targhee lamb fleece that I had carded and it was ready to go in the stash. I'v…
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Ep 137: Ready for the Summer Spin-In
24 mei 2020 · 57 min
Get ready for the Summer Spin-In! Wash and card fiber, spin yarn, knit with handspun. It all starts Monday, May 25. 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
Marsha's Projects:
I cast on Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors. Kelly and our friend Janis both have yarn to cast this on, too. We got it last summer in the clearance bin at Tolt.
I'm working on foot of first Arne & Carlos sock. These ultra bright socks are for my brother, Mark.
I recently picked up a Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter that I started March 2018! Using Michael's CWD in San Francisco Fog, to put it back in the knitting rotation, but I haven't made much progress since the last episode. This will probably stay on the back burner for awhile since I am swatching with Elemental Affects Cormo for the Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein
Kelly's Projects
I'm still working on the handspun Babydoll Southdown socks. I'm not really enjoying the feel of the yarn, though. It's a good workhorse yarn and the gauge is nice and tight for a hard wearing sock. It's 100% wool--no nylon, silk or mohair for added strength, so that's good. But the fabric doesn't have the bounce of the yarn as I knit it.
I finished plying the Fleeber's Farm Tasmanian Comeback. Light brown wool overdyed with red-orange. It's 210 yards and 129 grams. That sounds like a heavier weight than worsted but it also feels like a heavier fiber--more like a longwool.
I started spinning a brown targhee lamb fleece that I had carded and ready to go in the stash. I've spun about 1000 yards of a 3 ply (DK to worsted). It was two boxes of carded batts. Now I have to card more of this fleece to get enough for a sweater. I'm thinking of knitting The Grandpa Cardigan by Joji Locateli . Also a possibility, but not quite as high on the list is Que Sera …
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Ep 136: Particularly Irreverent
12 mei 2020 · 1 uur 9 min
It was a fun chat this episode after a long week. Knitting, old cookbooks, vintage Norwegian sweaters, and a few tangents! We also announced the winner of the Cosmic Crisp giveaway. 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
Marsha's Projects:
I finished the John O Groats socks made with Yarns From the Plain sock yarn.
I also cast on Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors. Then I picked up a Simple Shawl by Jane Hunter that I started March 2018! The yarn I'm using is Michael's CWD in San Francisco Fog.
There's a new project coming, too. I'm swatching with Elemental Effects Cormo for either Holey Comfort by Hinterm Stein or Waits by Bristol Ivy and I'm swatching with North Ronaldsay DK for a Phrancko custom sweater for Ben.
Kelly's Projects
I started a pair of socks using handspun Babydoll Southdown yarn. First sock is done and I went through some gyrations to use up as much yarn as I could while still doing a top down sock. I can see the benefit of toe up socks, but the problem solving gave my brain something to focus on that was kind of a fun puzzle.
I started another spinning project with some Fleeber's Farm Tasmanian Comeback. Light brown wool overdyed with red-orange. I'm planning a 2-ply dk to worsted weight yarn. One bobbin is spun.
Vintage Norwegian Sweaters
Marsha talked about finding photos of her family living in Norway in 1959 and the sweaters her parents bought.
Marsha has also been finding fun little cookbooks that companies would giveaway to promote their products plus old clipping from her great aunt.
Show Us Your Pattern. Closing June 4th!
Show us your pattern! In the Ravelry thread show us how your used patterns look and tell us how you store your patterns. Marsha's patterns are folded and mutilated by the end of a project. She has friends wh…
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Ep 135: Finished Knits and Spins
26 april 2020 · 1 uur 3 min
Recording with a Zoom audience again this time! Two finished knitting projects, some "show and tell" and some finished spinning. 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
This was another live episode so Kelly had the opportunity to "show and tell" her 1958 Lace Cardigan. This sweater was started before I was much of a knitter and had to be put away for quite a long time while my knitting skills caught up to my plans!
The discussion about how little instruction there was in old patterns reminded Marsha of a series of videos by Arne and Carlos about Norwegian sweaters and their history.
Marsha's Projects:
I finished my Dusk Into Twilight Shawl by Rosemary Hill. I used Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Replenish Rambouillet fingering dyed by Kelly in three colors, Bourbon and Suede, Falling Leaves, and Aquamarine.
Finished the heel flap of second John O Groats. Using Yarns From the Plain sock yarn.
Finished Goro Anamara hat by Valeria Garcia. Using Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool Worsted.
Correction: Frank Jernigan's website is Phrancko.com this is a correction from a previous episode show notes. Frank upgraded my account to premiere and I can get custom patterns for $1. Thinking of using Frank's program to make a sweater for Ben out of North Ronaldsay yarn.
Kelly's Projects
I've finished my spinning using a mixed wool roving from Shaky K fibers. It was a multicolor braid or Corriedale, Columbia and Rambouillet. Such a bouncy blend of fibers and the colors worked well for a 3-ply.
I've also finished spinning a two-ply of merino and silk from Alexandra the Art of Yarn. It is burgundy and gold and as I started spinning I noticed that the singles matched well with two skeins of Wandering Wool Udaipur (also a merino silk) in Cranberry Bog. So I think this spin will join those two skeins and become s…
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Ep 134: Cabin Fever Dreams
12 april 2020 · 1 uur 15 min
It could be worse and Marsha's dreams prove it! Marsha has dreams of camping, training a horse in her house, and a line of people, six feet apart, waiting to rent rooms in her boarding house. 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
Kelly recommends Girl Beer from Strike Brewing in San Jose, CA, Made for International Women's day by her niece and her women brewer colleagues, it is a hazy double IPA. This pint sized woman is not too bitter and very strong!
Marsha's Projects:
I'm done with the stripes on my Dusk Into Twilight Shawl by Rosemary Hill and have started the final stripe of lace. I'm using Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Replenish Rambouillet fingering dyed by Kelly in three colors, Bourbon and Suede, Falling Leaves, and Aquamarine.
No knitting on my John O Groats socks since we last recorded. Using Yarns From the Plain sock yarn.
I finished my Isle au Haut ("eye la hoe") pullover by Beatrice Perron Dahlen in Imperial Yarn Columbia. Last episode I talked about changes I made for ease. Sweater fits great!
Started a hat called Goro Anamara by Valeria Garcia. Using Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd's Wool Worsted. Its been a slow start. First time cast on with the wrong size needles. Second time by tubular cast on was super loose and funky. Going to cast on a third time with regular cast on. Lots of problems getting started, but all of my own making and nothing to do with pattern.
Kelly's Projects
I continue to slog along on my size three needles on the Mariannes Cardigan, a pattern by Trine Bertelsen that combines crochet and knitting. Not a lot of knitting time in the last two weeks so I've made limited progress. Plus, I'm getting tired of all this stockinette in the round… I think I have about 2 more inches before I can do the crochet hem treatment.
I've started doing some spinning using a m…
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Ep 133: It Takes a Long Time to Talk About Nothing
29 maart 2020 · 1 uur 1 min
Our first episode recorded while livestreaming! It takes a really long time to talk about nothing… Because we are recording live people will actually see how long it takes! 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.
Marsha's Projects:
I've knit a bit on my Dusk Into Twilight Shawl by Rosemary Hill. I'm done with the short row shaping and on the last row of stripe before I start the final stripe of lace. I'm using Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Replenish Rambouillet fingering dyed by Kelly in three colors, Bourbon and Suede, Falling Leaves, and Aquamarine.
No knitting on my John O Groats socks since we last recorded. Using Yarns From the Plain sock yarn.
Learned from a listener Sarah (salpal1) that the correct pronunciation of Isle au Haut is "eye la hoe". The pattern is by Beatrice Perron Dahlen. I'm using Imperial Yarn Columbia which is an aran weight in the color Juniper Green. We discussed in the last episode that the yarn has lots of knots. About 10-15 per skein. I learned from a listener, Sue, that the ranch no longer owns the yarn line. It's great to get listener feedback! Since the last episode I have finished both sleeves, attached them to the body and knit a little over half the yoke. I added eight stitches to the body for 4" of ease and I then had to remove those stitches in the yoke. The yoke has raglan shaping with a two stitch decrease at the four raglans which equals 8 eight stitches. Perfect! I did one extra row of decreases at the beginning of the raglan. Should be hidden there.
What Marsha is currently watching:
Arne and Carlos Daily Quarantine Knitting Podcast
Kelly's Projects:
I decided to keep going on the Mariannes Cardigan after looking closely at the place where I am alternating skeins. It actually is under my arm when I try it on and it looks ok. It is a pattern by Trine Ber…
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Ep 132: Suspected Yarn Bomber
18 maart 2020 · 1 uur 5 min
Yarn talk, pandemic talk, and an eye-opening airport security experience. 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
Marsha's Projects:
I haven't touched my Dusk Into Twilight Shawl by Rosemary Hill since we last recorded. I'm using Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Replenish Rambouillet fingering dyed by Kelly in three colors, Bourbon and Suede, Falling Leaves, and Aquamarine.
I'm knitting on my John O Groats socks as we record. Using Yarns From the Plain sock yarn.
We talked so much in the last episode I forgot to mention that I cast on a pullover called Isle au Haut by Beatrice Perron Dahlen. I'm using Imperial Yarn Columbia which is an aran weight in the color Juniper Green. The yarn has lots of knots. About 10-15 per skein. Really surprising that the company thought this was okay. Maybe this is why the yarn was on sale! My bust is 40" and the finished size choices were 42" or 46". I decided to cast on the smaller size but add eight stitches (2") to get 4" of positive ease. We'll see if my math works.
Kelly's Projects:
Finished the Dew Drop Shawl crochet shawl by Silke Terhorst. My project used a gradient handspun that I made from a Loop Bump in teal, purple, and gray.
While at Stitches I made great progress on the Mariannes Cardigan that I am making as a tee. It is a pattern by Trine Bertelsen that combines crochet and knitting. I've split for the sleeves and I'm several inches down the body. The pattern calls for no waist shaping and I'm thinking about whether to do a little bit of increasing for a slight A-Line.
Events
Cosmic Crisp yarn giveaway. Thread in Ravelry (finally!). Enter by April 12th.
Winter Weave Along--Started October 15 in the Two Ewes Ravelry Group. This weave along goes until the end of March so get your projects into the FO thread this month.
Silberman & Brown is the station…
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Ep 131: Pent-Up Conversation
1 maart 2020 · 1 uur 37 min
An extra large episode about a trip to Stitches West and a lot of projects and news from Kelly. 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
Marsha
I finished a pullover called Seven Sisters by Sarah Pope using Baa Ram Ewe Dovestone. Love the fit!
I made lots of progress on my Dusk Into Twilight Shawl by Rosemary Hill. I'm using Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Replenish Rambouillet fingering dyed by Kelly in three colors, Bourbon and Suede, Falling Leaves, and Aquamarine. I cast on the night before I left for Iceland and it was bus knitting. I am a little over halfway done. The shawl is going to be big using 1,500 yards.
Haven't knit a stitch on my John O'Groats socks.
Kelly:
First, my newest project: Bailey, a 1-year-old German Shepherd (possible German Shepherd mix). We adopted Bailey in January and we've had her a little over a month. She had a rough first 11 months with about half of them spent fostering in a boarding kennel after the first half of her life landed her in the shelter with no hope of being adoptable. She is doing great and making remarkable progress. She is also a lot of work! But I'm ready to play dog games again and I'm looking forward to having a young dog in training. We've started doing some training, but we start class next week.
She likes listening to the podcast! Thanks to whoever it was at Stitches who suggested it as a solution for her anxiety in the crate when the house is empty.
It's been a long time since I've reported in about my fiber adventures. I finished my Habitat Cardigan, a crochet cardigan by Jess Coppom that I made with Lion Brand Heartland. I finished it in time for the first day back for spring semester for professional development. I got more compliments on this sweater than I have on anything in a long time. I wore it belted and with boots. I've since also …
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Ep 130: More Iceland Fiber Adventures
8 februari 2020 · 32 min
The second in the Iceland Fiber Adventures series! Marsha and Kim finished their trip and some projects and then head for home. 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
Kim (KMDesigns) and I had great plans to record every 2-3 days but time, and the need to sleep, meant that we ended up recording Dispatch #2 on the night before we headed home. Therefore, we only discussed what we did that was fiber related but below are links to everything we did.
Fiber Things:
Uppspinni Mini Mill
Haafell Goat and Sheep Farm
Ullaverkstaedi Wool Shop
Hespa Iceland Colors
Reykjavík:
Einar Jonsson Museum
Culture House
National Museum of Reykjavík
Outside Reykjavík:
Thingvellir National Park
Fridhamer Tomato Greenhouses for tour, lunch and Icelandic horses.
Gulfoss Waterfall
Geysir
Farm House and Ice Cream
Lava Tunnel
Geothermal Plant
Selfoss Falls
Black Beach
The Settlement Museum
Glacier Lagoon
Diamond Beach
Djupivogur Fishing Village
Janine Bajus, Pattern Designer, designed two patterns for us to knit, the Convivencia Cowl and Snowflower Hat. These patterns were free to us but I don't see them on Janine's page so you will need to contact her for the designs.
Events
Winter Weave Along--Started October 15 in the Two Ewes Ravelry Group. This weave along goes until the end of March so you still have plenty of time for weaving projects.
Stitches West is February 20-23 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. There is a podcaster meetup hosted by Yarniacs and 2 Knit Lit Chicks on Saturday the 22nd in the lobby bar area of the Hyatt (connected to the Convention Center).
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Ep129: Iceland Fiber Adventures
1 februari 2020 · 46 min
A dispatch from Iceland with Marsha and her travel buddy KimFull 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
Their hotel was right near the large Church in Rekjavik-Hallgrimskirkja Church.
Rekjavik Food Adventures! Marsha and Kim recommend a food tour as a great way to orient yourself to the city and find out about restaurants you can go back to during your stay in Rekjavik. They visited a famouse Hot Dog stand in Rekjavik, had a fantastic Artic Char at Messin, ate Icelandic rye bread, Lava cake, ice cream, and frozen carmel corn.
They bought yarn at a few places including the Handknitting Association of Iceland and FK Supermarket in Iceland. All grocery stores should stock yarn! Wouldn't that be great? They went to more yarn stores, including Handprjon Yarn Shop, Litla Yarn Shop, and Alafoss Yarn Shop. One of the yarns they saw was a Polish hand-dyed yarn called Martin's Lab Yarn.
The tour was originally planned with Cat Bordhi leading it but the tour leader was changed to Janine Bajus, Pattern Designer. She designed some patterns that the group can knit along the way.
They visited Blue Lagoon Iceland and tried a few facial masks.
The group spent a day at Salt Eldhus taking cooking classes while the wind howled outside. The view was beautiful and they were able to see the windstorm while they cooked lunch.
Events
Winter Weave Along--Started October 15 in the Two Ewes Ravelry Group. This weave along goes until the end of March so you have plenty of time for weaving projects.
Stitches West is February 20-23 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. There is a podcaster meetup hosted by Yarniacs and 2 Knit Lit Chicks on Saturday the 22nd in the lobby bar area of the Hyatt (connected to the Convention Center).
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Ep 128: A Sweater Quantity of Dishtowels
20 januari 2020 · 57 min
Knitting, crochet and weaving are all in full swing! Also a frenzy of casting on for a trip to Iceland. 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
Kelly's Projects
I'm close to finishing the crocheted sweater! It's the Habitat Cardigan, crochet cardigan by Jess Coppom. I'm making it with the Lion Brand Heartland that is called for in the pattern. The sleeves are on the hook right now and it should be done by the end of the weekend.
I'm still hooking along on the Dew Drop Shawl crochet shawl by Silke Terhorst. My project is using a gradient handspun that I made from a Loop Bump in teal, purple, and gray. Once the sweater is finished I'll work on this more and get it finished.
Stashbuster Weaving. Warp problems are fixed! Crowd-sourcing works! Several listeners helped with this problem. The bottom line is that when warping multiple threads at the same time I need to make sure they don't twist as I put them on the warping board. Winding onto a warping reel rather than a warping board can somewhat alleviate this problem, it seems. That would explain why the warping process in the video didn't talk about this potential problem. I could also use a warping paddle as another potential solution. Or I could go back to warping with one or two threads at a time instead of 4.
I finished my Christmas cast-on of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. It was from a fun kit that my mom found at her Joann store. The pattern is by Ann Franklin.
Never Have I Ever Socks--Fix or Nix project: I have resurrected and fixed these instead of nixed. I am knitting them in tandem on dpns and making them longs socks using a larger stitch count to fit on my calves. So far I am really enjoying them. The double sock blank gradient from Invictus Yarns was too beautiful to nix and destash.
Marsha's Projects
I finished Shared Rib by Anne Hanson …
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Ep 127: Part 2 of the Mega (Butt) Episode
4 januari 2020 · 1 uur 2 min
Part two of the Mega Episode! Marsha's projects, an upcoming trip, and hopes for the New Year. If you haven't heard episode 126, please go back to get all the fun! 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
When last we heard from the Northwest heroine she had a dilemma. To rip back and use the correct needle size or keep going and bind off, leaving a mistake that probably no one would notice. What did she do? Read on and find out!
Marsha's Projects
Almost done with Shared Rib by Anne Hanson as a cowl. Old Maiden Aunt fingering in the colorway Crimson Lips. I finished the six rows of ribbing and was about to bind off when I realized the ribbing was suppose to be worked with the smaller needles. Ripped back and knitted ribbing again.
Daphne's Skull designed by Ellen Sibelius of Wooly Wonders is not quite finished.I haven't picked it up since we last recorded. I've set a goal to finish it by Stitches West the end of February because KnittyBarb wants me to bring it to the show.
I'm about to start the toe decreases of the first sock of my John O Groats Socks using Yarns From the Plains fingering weight in the colorway Cumbrian View. I bought the yarn from the dyer at the Caithness Craft Retreat in May. The pattern I'm using is the sock recipe from Nancy Lindberg, NL7 Knit to Fit Socks.
Thinking about casting on a sweater either using New Lanark DK or Dovestone Baa Ram Ewe. Need a project for my trip to Iceland in January.
Fix it or Nix It Ended the first of January. Neither Marsha nor Kelly got their button bands reinforced, but there were a few fixes for each and Kelly nixed a few pairs of half-finished socks.
Events
Winter Weave Along--Started October 15 in the Two Ewes Ravelry Group. This weave along goes until the end of March so you have plenty of time for weaving projects.
Stitches West is F…
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Ep 126: Two Ewes Cooking-for-Days Adventures!
30 december 2019 · 1 uur
Marsha was a Marvelous Hostess for the Holidays and Kelly is considering a career as a Gingerbread Architect! Holiday shenanigans meant the Ewes haven't talked in awhile. This was a MEGA episode but polling in the Ravelry Group led to us splitting this into two regular episodes. This is the first of the pair. 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
We had lots of catching up to do so the fibery content starts late. Skip to about the 27:30 minute mark if you'd prefer to get right to the fiber adventures. In our conversation about Christmas I promised the Spruce Eats blog links to the gingerbread house recipes. Here they are:
Structural Gingerbread
Royal Icing
Gingerbread House Tips
Kelly's Projects
My newest cast on is a knitted Nativity from a Kit that my mom got me for Christmas.
I'm close to finishing the crocheted sweater! It's the Habitat Cardigan crochet cardigan by Jess Coppom. I'm making it with the Lion Brand Heartland that is called for in the pattern. I'm doing the ribbing right now and I've made some modifications to the pattern due to my tight crocheting and maybe my choice of sweater size. I don't think that the positive ease is built into the pattern.
I'm still hooking along on the Dew Drop Shawl crochet shawl by Silke Terhorst. My project is using a gradient handspun that I made from a Loop Bump in teal, purple, and gray. The rows are getting bigger and bigger as I go so they are taking a long time.
I finished four towels (out of a warp of six) of my Stashbuster Weaving. These dishtowels have yellow/gold/orange/brown tones in warp, and I used mostly a cream/yellow cotton weft. My favorite of the four towels I alternated wefts. I used the pattern LDLLD with the cream as the light and a gold cotolin as the weft. I also used pebbleweave and another twill variation so each towel w…