Explore every episode of the podcast Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Episode 163: Cast-on-itis | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:44:38 | |
Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links!
Support and follow us: | |||
| Episode 162: You're not a Dum-dum! | 25 Oct 2025 | 00:57:58 | |
Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links!
Support and follow us: | |||
| Episode 153: I'm in a burger era | 14 May 2025 | 00:51:36 | |
Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links!
Support and follow us:
| |||
| Episode 63: You can see our faces | 20 Apr 2020 | 00:37:17 | |
It's a first for us... we're doing a video episode from our two locations! Never fear, audio only listeners, you can still listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. But if the sight of our beautiful faces and projects aren't enough to entice you, one of the cats also makes a surprise guest appearance ;) Quiz: https://bzfd.it/3eAjAOK INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://bit.ly/1b8Hyff | |||
| Episode 62: I think I'm everyone's cup of tea | 04 Apr 2020 | 00:29:08 | |
Let's stay home together! And what better thing to do while you're staying home than knitting and crocheting? The Archive KCAL is still going and Alyson has two FOs for the KCAL! Vivian meanwhile has abandoned her new knitting technique from last episode in favor of the Jacquard Ladderback technique. Quiz: https://bzfd.it/39ILdBN INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://bit.ly/1b8Hyff | |||
| Episode 61: Supe Dupe | 22 Mar 2020 | 00:44:47 | |
We have cats! Sinister cats, that is... on Vivian's Sinister Catdigan. And the joys of a knitter trying to explain the STUART method of color knitting to a crocheter. It's fascinating stuff! And Alyson is soooo close to finishing her Chain Reaction Afghan. Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2xiyIPC Archive KCAL: https://bit.ly/2S0S989 INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast
Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://bit.ly/1b8Hyff | |||
| Episode 60: White cat white cat black cat | 06 Mar 2020 | 00:50:19 | |
The Archive KCAL is ticking along. Both Alyson and Vivian are making small steps in finishing their projects. But Vivian is mostly excited about really getting going with her Sinister Catdigan. No surprises there; it's to do with cats! And Alyson is sharing thoughts and acquisitions from Unravel... a festival of yarn. Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2Iq2VPk Archive KCAL: https://bit.ly/2S0S989 INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://bit.ly/1b8Hyff | |||
| Episode 59: Three Year Podiversary | 26 Feb 2020 | 00:47:03 | |
We can hardly believe we've been chatting your ears off for three years now! Thank you so much for everyone who has joined us over the years. We love hearing from you whether that's on Instagram, Ravelry or in person. To celebrate three years, we're hosting an extra special giveaway on our Instagram and Ravelry (scroll down for more details). We also hope you enjoy the extra special Buzzfeed quiz we made just for the occasion! Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2SYnYP0 Archive KCAL: https://bit.ly/2S0S989 INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://bit.ly/1b8Hyff | |||
| Episode 58: BAM! BAM! BAM! | 27 Jan 2020 | 00:51:19 | |
Vivian is getting really far into her East Coast Girl cardi and Alyson has tried a new craft—machine knitting! And both share their WIPs for the Archive KCAL which has begun and will be running until Apr 24th. As well, some thoughts from Vogue Knitting Live 2020 in New York City. Quiz: https://bzfd.it/37szDu6 Archive KCAL: https://bit.ly/2S0S989 INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://bit.ly/1b8Hyff | |||
| Episode 57: There's No Chocolate | 06 Jan 2020 | 00:48:33 | |
What would the first episode of the year be without a moment to reflect on all of our finished FOs from the past year? Featuring a debate on whether the majority of Vivian's 2019 FOs include colorwork hehe! In the meantime, Vivian is making good headway with her East Coast Girl cardigan, thankfully whilst not going blind. And Alyson might be embracing triangle shawls?! Quiz: https://bzfd.it/39KVpuP Archive KCAL: https://bit.ly/2S0S989 INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://bit.ly/1b8Hyff | |||
| Episode 56: 91% Arbitrary | 18 Dec 2019 | 00:49:39 | |
Merry Christmas everyone! We have just one December episode for you this month. Festive things to look forward too include contemplating US and UK differences in holiday lexicon and a holiday FO. Be on the lookout for details on our upcoming Archive KCAL which starts in January! Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2PxZRol Archive KCAL: https://bit.ly/2S0S989 INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License https://bit.ly/1b8Hyff | |||
| Episode 55: A Skort For My Belly | 27 Nov 2019 | 00:50:50 | |
Happy Thanksgiving to our American listeners! We're taking a tour through a typical Thanksgiving dinner via a Buzzfeed quiz (obviously), so maybe don't listen if you're very hungry!! Both Vivian and Alyson have started new WIPs; one is a longer term project and the other an original design. And both Vivian and Alyson also have big FOs! Quiz: https://bzfd.it/34mnBkq INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 54: Boy, am I a nerd | 07 Nov 2019 | 00:30:41 | |
Our Buzzfeed quiz is starting to implode on itself... this week we find out what type of Buzzfeed quiz we are?! As for craft content, Vivian's shawl game is on point, with a nearly finished Bubble Brioche and a finished Sagitta! Alyson meanwhile is sooooo close to finishing her Tunisian sweater. Quiz: https://bzfd.it/32oJ9uX INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 152: I fell on my face | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:47:48 | |
Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links!
Support and follow us:
| |||
| Episode 53: I Thought They Were Cookies | 24 Oct 2019 | 00:36:58 | |
Slow and steady, right? We both have the exact same WIPs as last episode (and no FOs). But we're full of chat about a LYS in Maine and some fun woolly facts from Alyson's new book club segment. Quiz: https://bzfd.it/32LKtca INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 52: At a McDonald's Parking Lot | 16 Oct 2019 | 00:27:50 | |
Vivian is recording from an unusual location because she doesn't have wifi at the new house yet! But we're bringing you the usual content... WIPs, FOs and movie recommendations. Quiz: https://bzfd.it/32mDp5M INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 51: Hufflepuffs Are Hungry | 21 Sep 2019 | 00:53:09 | |
It's Christmas in September! Both Alyson and Vivian are working on Christmas themed WIPs, but one is going to be finished by Christmas and one definitely won't be. They are also both hard at work on their own sweaters, coincidentally, both in blue. Plus Vivian even has a totally new FO. --------- Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2ksGBMi Triangle stocking: https://bit.ly/2kiVtwZ East Coast Girl: https://bit.ly/2mmdvPl Cœur battant sweater: https://bit.ly/2LHNAfx C2C Christmas Graphgan: https://bit.ly/2PKqaFB Chevron Baby Blanket: https://bit.ly/2kY5i3t --------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast ETSY: http://pearlandplum.etsy.com WEBSITE: http://kcacypodcast.wordpress.com RAVELRY: http://bit.ly/2mirMdK Buy us a coffee: http://ko-fi.com/kcacypodcast --------- Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 50: Following Blindly | 06 Sep 2019 | 00:39:08 | |
Goodbye summer, hello September! We've both had busy Augusts, Vivian with her move to Virginia and Alyson with the Edinburgh Fringe. But we've also managed to do a bit of crafting. Alyson is still chugging away at her Tunisian crochet sweater, as well as something we'll term "miscellaneous." And Vivian isn't quite so done with her Sagitta shawl as she thought she would be. ------------------------- Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2lC2xVL INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 49: Bubble Tea Is So Wild | 15 Aug 2019 | 00:55:14 | |
This is Alyson's month for projects! She has three finished objects to share, including her beautiful Luteola stole and a pair of nålebinding (knotless knitting) mittens. If you've never heard of nålebinding, definitely have a listen; it's so interesting! Plus Alyson is chatting about the yarn shops of Oslo (featuring really bad Norwegian pronunciations). Big news from Vivian: she's moving to Virginia! Less big news from Vivian: she made a trip to New York City. ------------------------- Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2Z4dIso INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 48: Mojo-less | 07 Jul 2019 | 00:43:54 | |
We have many new things to share including WIPs, FOs... and PIPs?! Alyson has started a new Tunisian crochet sweater and Vivian has a few smaller finished objects. And that secret project that Vivian has been needling Alyson about? All is revealed! ------------------------- Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2xw2HQU INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 47: Faux FOs | 07 Jun 2019 | 00:35:14 | |
Obviously, the biggest news is that Vivian has a new furry baby. Everyone, meet Poly, the polydactyl cat! Oh right, this is a crafting podcast. Happy to report that Alyson and Vivian are both busily crocheting and knitting away which means there's lots to chat about! ------------------------- Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2wwf3brhttps://kcacypodcast.wordpress.com/2019/06/07/episode-47/ INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
| |||
| Episode 46: Sam Can Wears It | 20 May 2019 | 00:44:41 | |
Third time is the charm and we've got a great Episode 46 for you all! Vivian has started her CoopKnits sock which should really be called her 2019 EYF socks, although who would we be if there weren't some initial kinks to iron out first? And she has a big FO to share!! And Alyson is all FOs today: two totally new projects and one returnee to the show. Plus, for our Marvel fans, we're going to be talking your ear off at the end of the episode, so stay tuned if that's your jam! Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2UqiMBN ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 45 and a half: Technical Difficulties and KCAL Winners | 06 May 2019 | 00:03:49 | |
We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming... because we've had some technical issues! But we just had to announce the winners of the Colorwork KCAL! Thanks everyone for getting crazy with us. You usual full-length episode will be with you next time! | |||
| Episode 45: Clean and Fresh | 20 Apr 2019 | 00:39:38 | |
Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2Fz1c9B Colorwork KCAL ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 151: A Woolly Good Time | 14 Apr 2025 | 00:49:40 | |
Together in Edinburgh for The Woolly Good Gathering! It was a brilliant and busy weekend. So of course we're chatting about the festival, our purchases and other fun things we got up to! Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links!
Support and follow us: | |||
| Episode 44: Yarn and Sheep! EYF and Skye! | 05 Apr 2019 | 01:04:07 | |
It's all in the title, really. We've got WIPs, we've got FOs, and we've got a whole lot of chat about Vivian's trip to Scotland! We're sharing our thoughts from the Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2019, our experiences of the show and people we met. And be warned; we might make you green with envy with our stash acquisitions ;) And if you don't like to hear about beautiful Scottish scenery, cover your ears because we're also recapping our trip to the Isle of Skye! Happy listening, everyone :) Quiz: https://bit.ly/2TWenFJ Colorwork KCAL ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 43: Pure Love and Frustration | 08 Mar 2019 | 00:37:35 | |
Things are a bit same same project wise over here. You'll see some familiar WIPs and a new project each for Alyson and Vivian. But don't worry, there's still all our chat to keep you company! Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2HiNDfL Colorwork KCAL ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 42: With a Needle or a Needle? | 24 Feb 2019 | 00:41:54 | |
We've both started our Colorwork KCAL projects, have you? Vivian is working more than half way done with her Sheep Mittens (turns out they're both butt hands) and Alyson is working on a Honeyclone cowl. You can subscribe to our show on YouTube, iTunes or wherever else you listen to podcasts. We appreciate every like, comment, review, and subscribe we get because it gives us warm fuzzies and it helps other people find our show! This episode is sponsored by Pearl and Plum. Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2IAPY83 Colorwork KCAL ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 41: One Hand Is a Butt Hand | 08 Feb 2019 | 00:45:44 | |
We're kicking off the Colorwork KCAL! Mostly by talking about what we're planning on making: sheep mittens for Vivian and a cowl for Alyson. But of course, Vivian's WIPs involve colorwork anyway. Typical! Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2tf8OHb Colorwork KCAL ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 40: How to Floss Properly | 25 Jan 2019 | 00:53:30 | |
It's a big WIP day for Alyson because she's loading up projects to take on holiday. Not to mention, there's a glorious FO for Alyson too. Vivian meanwhile is being pretty monogamous with her Zweig sweater. Plus, we're announcing our next KCAL! Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2UftkTL Colorwork KCAL ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 39: I Like Big Bundts and I Cannot Lie | 06 Jan 2019 | 00:42:16 | |
New year, new episode! But before we get on with all the new projects to come in 2019, we're reflecting back on all that we accomplished in 2018. Neither of us are professional crafters, but we've finished an impressive number of projects, if we do say so ourselves. And if we didn't prove it before, Vivian is indeed the Queen of Hats, as shown by the eleven hats she's made this past year! Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2Qr4Qoa ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 38: A Reversal of Roles | 16 Dec 2018 | 00:40:42 | |
What sort of upside down world are we living in? Alyson is knitting and Vivian is crocheting?! Let's talk about that. But don't worry, Vivian has a pretty big knitting FO to share too. Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2QxrLTI ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 37: A Mini Video Edition | 21 Nov 2018 | 00:16:23 | |
It's a special mini mini Thanksgiving edition of KCACY! We're enjoying some quality family time together in New Hampshire, but we just had to share a bit of what we're up to with you too. Plus, a Pearl and Plum studio tour! Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2fgXkwS ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 36: I've Inducted Her into the Cult | 11 Nov 2018 | 00:54:03 | |
You can probably guess what the cult is. We are all part of the cult. The cult is life. It's knitting and crocheting! We're off bumpy start because our Buzzfeed quiz results didn't peer into the deep recesses of our souls like they usually do, but we have a lot of projects to share with you all today- new and old! Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2qHktxu INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 35: Up the Heel, Down the Heel | 22 Oct 2018 | 00:44:07 | |
Things to look forward to in this episode? Alyson and Vivian being typical Anglophiles, talking about Jane Austen and Doctor Who. Alyson is going a bit nuts over her first C2C project, prepare yourself for some babbling! Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2AkPNrs ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 150: Together in Florida | 10 Mar 2025 | 00:45:02 | |
Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links!
Support and follow us: | |||
| Episode 34: An Obscene Knit Fail | 08 Oct 2018 | 00:55:38 | |
You win some and you lose some. In Vivian's case, you mostly lose some! There's the obscene knit fail (you'll just have to listen to find out more) and a sort of lose-win not-really-macrame macrame plant hangers. One thing that's definitely an absolute win? Alyson is working on her crochet sock for the massive #sockcal2018 Oh, and you know us, there's plenty of chit chat about other non-crafty things, mostly TV shows to be honest. Buzzfeed Quiz- https://bzfd.it/2RA9XEa ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 33: Everything Looks Good On Me | 24 Sep 2018 | 00:41:54 | |
We're just regular crazy Asians, but we cannot stop talking about Crazy Rich Asians the movie... Alyson even has a Crazy Rich Asians themed WIP! Vivian has gone a bit more traditional with updates on her color work Engi sweater (spoiler: it has been a troublesome project). Plus Vivian has started a new hat project using some of her "Meet the Shepherd/ess" yarns from EYF. Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2xM57Le ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 32: Literal Ankle Warmers | 08 Sep 2018 | 00:50:11 | |
Most productive crafter goes to Vivian this time around. Her Sock Arms sweater is finally off the needles, plus she's already started her next fingering weight sweater! Alyson has more excuses than projects, but one of her FOs is in celebration of her first pattern on Ravelry being available to download as a PDF. Swish! Stay tuned for our Nerdtastic segment too where we discuss Asian (North) American film and TV. Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2QeQ6d9 ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 31: Morag, Meet Morag | 26 Aug 2018 | 00:47:50 | |
Together again! Together again! We took a short break in our adventures, galavanting around Scotland to record a special video episode... because we're together again! All this vacationing means Vivian has had loads of time to knit knit knit, but her Sock Arms sweater is still on the needles! Alyson, meanwhile has lots of new WIPs to talk about- a shawl, a market bag, and a cushion. Plus we have lots of chat about what we've been getting up to. Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2MS9Wft Kinda Magic Socks: https://bit.ly/2JedCm4 KALCAL: https://bit.ly/2Ly3J3R ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 30: Cartastic! | 22 Jul 2018 | 00:33:39 | |
We'll call this one a "curated" episode. It's short, but sweet, and full of accomplishments. Alyson has successfully tried her hand at intarsia crochet, with the not so insubstantial help from Fay's new Stiallach Bag Collection pattern. And both Vivian and Alyson have exciting FOs! Alyson's has been long in the works, while Vivian's is one you may have forgotten about. Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2NA9C1x Stiallach Coin Purse: https://bit.ly/2A0X0yL KALCAL: https://bit.ly/2Ly3J3R ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 29: Pure Sass, Baby! | 10 Jul 2018 | 00:42:38 | |
If we know anything, it is that Vivian will make multiple versions of patterns she likes. Also our cats love a cameo. Vivian has finished her second pair of Fiddlehead Mittens (featuring a Sushi cat cameo). And she's working on her Wool and the Gang socks which are cool, but not going quite to plan. Also not going quite to plan, Alyson's Pleated Cardigan... oh dear. Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2J8xUxd Pleated Cardigan: https://bit.ly/2HrqYKI KALCAL: https://bit.ly/2Ly3J3R ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 28: The One Where We Forget Words | 22 Jun 2018 | 00:51:15 | |
Slow but steady wins the race (maybe). Both Vivian and Alyson are taking that philosophy to heart, each with small projects underway for the KALCAL: hot water bottle cover for Alyson and dish towel for Vivian. In other news, Alyson is grumbling about both her tank top and her sweater, but don't worry she still loves her makes. And we hear from Hannah over at the Cozy Cottage Crochet podcast with a mailbag submission! You can subscribe to our show on YouTube, iTunes or wherever else you listen to podcasts. We appreciate every like, comment, review, and subscribe we get because it gives us warm fuzzies and it helps other people find our show! This episode is sponsored by Pearl and Plum. \\ B U Z Z F E E D Q U I Z \\ Which Historic Time Period is Actually a Better Fit For You? \\ W O R K S I N P R O G R E S S \\ Sock Arms by Stephanie Lotven – Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Blue Yonder, Knit Picks Felici Hopscotch Slip Stitch Dishtowel by Purl Soho – Lily Sugar 'n Cream Pleated Cardigan by Kat Goldin – John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers 4 Ply \\ F I N I S H E D O B J E C T S \\ Shorty Socks – Knit Picks Felici Time Traveller Alyson's Roma Tank Top – Classic Elite Katydid Hot Water Bottle Cover \\ K A L C A L \\ \\ M A I L B A G \\ Hannah – The Cozy Cottage Crochet \\Y A R N Y B I T S A N D B O B S\\ \\ A F E W O F O U R F A V O R I T E T H I N G S \\ \\ N E R D T A S T I C \\ \\ S H O P T A L K \\ \\ F O L L O W U S \\
Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 27: Cat Cameo | 08 Jun 2018 | 00:51:17 | |
We have a great episode here. Alyson is making good progress on her Pleated Cardigan and Vivian finished her Bubbly Sweater. Yay for handmade sweaters! The KALCAL is just around the corner and we've released this year's new points system, including bonus points for complexity. The mailbag segment being officially kicked off by a lovely submission from Nicola (@creative.explorer) and we can't wait to hear from more of you! You can subscribe to our show on YouTube, iTunes or wherever else you listen to podcasts. We appreciate every like, comment, review, and subscribe we get because it gives us warm fuzzies and it helps other people find our show! This episode is sponsored by Pearl and Plum. \\ B U Z Z F E E D Q U I Z \\ This Colour Quiz Will Reveal If You're An Optimist, Pessimist, Or A Realist \\ W O R K S I N P R O G R E S S \\ Sock Arms by Stephanie Lotven – Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Blue Yonder, Knit Picks Felici Hopscotch Alyson's Rome Tank Top - Classic Elite Katydid Pleated Cardigan by Kat Goldin – John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers 4 Ply \\ F I N I S H E D O B J E C T S \\ Bubbly Sweater by Isabell Kraemer \\ K A L C A L \\ Rules here | Ravelry chat thread here \\ Y A R N Y B I T S A N D B O B S \\ Steve's Sewing Quilting and Vacuum \\ S H O P T A L K \\ \\ F O L L O W U S \\ Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 26: I'm Not Good At Counting | 23 May 2018 | 00:52:00 | |
The biggest news of the day is that the KALCAL will be happening again this summer! There will be slightly different rules, but the idea is the same. Will the knitters or the crocheters get more done?? Things will kick off on June 15th, so make sure to check out the Revelry group for more information. We also want to invite you to contribute to our newest segment, the Mailbag. Send us your voice or written message and we'll share it on the show! You can subscribe to our show on YouTube, iTunes or wherever else you listen to podcasts. We appreciate every like, comment, review, and subscribe we get because it gives us warm fuzzies and it helps other people find our show! This episode is sponsored by Pearl and Plum. \\ B U Z Z F E E D Q U I Z \\ \\ W O R K S I N P R O G R E S S \\ Bubblyby Isabell Kraemer Pleated Cardiganby Kat Goldin – John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers 4 Ply \\ F A N A T A S Y K N I T T I N G \\ Zweigby Caitlin Hunter \\K A L C A L \\ June 15th - August 31st \\Y A R N Y B I T S A N D B O B S\\ \\ A F E W O F O U R F A V O R I T E T H I N G S \\ The Beach! \\ S H O P T A L K \\ \\ F O L L O W U S \\ Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 25: Camping in a Garbage Dump | 08 May 2018 | 00:49:18 | |
We haven't gotten quite as much knitting and crocheting as we would have liked. Vivian has been hanging about at home with 2 of 4 daughters and Alyson's has been ignoring everything except her current read, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay by Elena Ferrante. But we're revisiting lots of projects you might already be familiar with. Alyson's blanket and Blurre shawl, and Vivian's Bubbly sweater and Korra hat. Thanks for tuning in! You can subscribe to our show on iTunesand YouTube. You can also download the episode from LibSyn. We appreciate every like, comment, review, and subscribe we get because it gives us warm fuzzies and it helps other people find our show! This episode is sponsored by Pearl and Plum. \\ B U Z Z F E E D Q U I Z \\ \\ W O R K S I N P R O G R E S S \\ Pleated Cardiganby Kat Goldin – John Arbon Textiles Knit by Numbers 4 Ply Bubblyby Isabell Kraemer Fiddlehead Mittensby Adrian Bizilia – Schoppel-Wolle Edition 3 \\ F I N I S H E D O B J E C T S \\ Life's A Plus Afghanby Caron Design Team – Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran Blurreby Deanne Ramsay – Olann Sock Lite, Qing Fibre Pure Merino Fingering, Skein Queen Crush, Fine Fish Yarns Core sock Korraby Woolly Wormhead – Madelinetosh Tosh DK, MooRoo Yarn Moonbeam \\ A F E W O F O U R F A V O R I T E T H I N G S \\ Neapolitan Novelsby Elena Ferrante \\ N E R D T A S T I C \\ \\ S H O P T A L K \\ \\ F O L L O W U S \\ Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 149: You're taking this very seriously | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:42:39 | |
Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links!
Support and follow us: | |||
| Episode 24: Wing, Wang, Wung | 22 Apr 2018 | 00:50:20 | |
Things to giggle about in this episode: Minions, husbands in craft stores, and sperm. As @lisa_raspberrycrochet pointed out, a common project theme this week is short rows. Vivian is having fun with short rows and Alyson is despairing over short rows. Expect many more short row hats in Vivian's future because she bought Woolly Wormhead's Elemental ebook. You can subscribe to our show on iTunes and YouTube. You can also download the episode from LibSyn. We appreciate every like, comment, review, and subscribe we get because it gives us warm fuzzies and it helps other people find our show! This episode is sponsored by Pearl and Plum. \\ B U Z Z F E E D Q U I Z \\ What Kind of Sci-fi Geek Are You? \\ W O R K S I N P R O G R E S S \\ Bubbly Sweater by Isabell Kraemer Korra by Woolly Wormhead - MadelineTosh Tosh DK, MooRoo Yarns Moonbeam Blurre Shawl by Deanne Ramsay Pleated Cardigan by Kat Goldin \\ F I N I S H E D O B J E C T S \\ Peerie Flooers by Kate Davies Korppi Placemat by Katrine Birkenwasser \\ Y A R N Y B I T S A N D B O B S \\ Uncommon Yarn, Brookline, MA The Fabric Basement, Natick, MA \\ S H O P T A L K \\ \\ M O M M Y P E D I A \\ Estimating yardage in a skein or project: Stashbot \\ F O L L O W U S \\ Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
| |||
| Episode 23: Where's This Story Going? | 05 Apr 2018 | 00:54:25 | |
The Edinburgh Yarn Festival is over, but we're both riding the EYF high and knitting and crocheting up a storm. Vivian is making progress on her Bubbly sweater, and surprise, she's both finished a hat and started ANOTHER hat. We don't call her the hat goddess for nothing! Alyson is loving the Blurre shawl (crochet's answer to the Find Your Fade). There's a Blurre Along being hosted by Earl Grey Crochet until April 30th. Definitely join in, it's a great make. You can subscribe to our show on iTunesand YouTube. You can also download the episode from LibSyn and wherever else you stream podcasts. We appreciate every like, comment, review, and subscribe we get because it gives us warm fuzzies and it helps other people find our show! This episode is sponsored by Pearl and Plum. \\ B U Z Z F E E D Q U I Z \\ Everyone Has A Tarot Card That Matches Their Personality — Here's Yours \\ W O R K S I N P R O G R E S S \\ Bubbly Sweater by Isabel Kraemer Peerie Flooers Hat by Kate Davies - Jamieson and Smith 2 Ply Jumper Weight Blurre Shawl by Deanne Ramsay - Qing Fibers, Fine Fish Yarns, Skein Queen \\ F I N I S H E D O B J E C T S \\ Tied Knots Hat by Justyna Lorkowska - Julie Asselin Nurtured Sam's Waffle WFL Scarf - Rowan Alpaca Soft DK Photography Mitten by Carmen Jacob - Iona Wool Aran \\ S H O P T A L K \\ \\ F O L L O W U S \\ Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||
| Episode 22: The One at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival | 21 Mar 2018 | 01:15:17 | |
This one's a real doozy, folks! We're chatting all about the Edinburgh Yarn Festival in this episode. Of course, we have a lot of new yarn and goodies to show you, but it's not all acquisitions. We also have a few special guests making an appearance. Louise from Caithness Crafts, Clarisabeth of Crochetcakes, and Caroline from Mind and Muse Crafting all kindly joined us for a mini recording session at EYF. Look out for a video clip of us with our dancing shoes at the ceilidh, and we even managed to chat about some WIPs! You can subscribe to our show on iTunes and YouTube. You can also download the episode from LibSyn. We appreciate every like, comment, review, and subscribe we get because it gives us warm fuzzies and it helps other people find our show! This episode is sponsored by Pearl and Plum. \\ B U Z Z F E E D Q U I Z \\ You're Not Scottish Unless You Score 10/12 On This "Complete The Sentence" Quiz \\ E Y F \\ The Haul: Special Guests: \\ W O R K S I N P R O G R E S S \\ Bubbly Sweater by Isabel Kraemer Photography Mitten by Carmen Jacob \\ S H O P T A L K \\ \\ F O L L O W U S \\ Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) | |||