Explore every episode of the podcast Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast
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| Episode 140: Then what's the point? | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:42:54 | |
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| Episode 139: We're NOT together | 27 Jul 2024 | 00:44:52 | |
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| Episode 130: Winning 2024 | 14 Jan 2024 | 00:53:05 | |
Congrats to the Moorit Makealong prize winner, Jbryanttoo! In other MAL news, Alyson finished her Kishie vest... ok so maybe it was a wee bit past the MAL end date. But at least that's an FO in the 2024 bank for Alyson to make up for the fact that she only finished 4 projects in 2023. Vivian on the other hand completed a whopping 24 projects last year! Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 129: I didn't read the instructions | 09 Dec 2023 | 00:52:39 | |
It's the last month of the Moorit MAL! Alyson is nearly done with her Kishie vest... she might actually finish a project before the end of a craft-along! And Vivian has finished two projects, her Zanni top from Issue 4 and a pair of Whisky Society mittens from Issue 5. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 128: Woolly Good news | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:53:36 | |
We're both on a roll with our Moorit Make-along projects! Vivian is working on Zanni, a Spring/Summer top from Issue 4 and Alyson is working on Kishie, a basketweave vest from Issue 1. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 127: You math better! | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:33:49 | |
We're both on a roll with our Moorit Make-along projects! Vivian is working on Zanni, a Spring/Summer top from Issue 4 and Alyson is working on Kishie, a basketweave vest from Issue 1. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 126: Together in Florida | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:40:56 | |
Vivian and Alyson are in Florida together, you know what that means! We have a lovely 3rd host in Emily and a guest appearance by Quintin, the newest member of the family <3
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| Episode 125: Geomeric? | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:50:40 | |
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| Episode 124: Cables are the new color work | 16 Jul 2023 | 00:41:55 | |
You wouldn't know it from ALL the projects Vivian has been beavering away on, but she does have one cabled project to show off: her Folklore cardi! Plus a bit of color work in the form of both a WIP and an FO. Alyson meanwhile is trundling along with her not so sage Sage shrug. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 123: All the cat news | 23 Jun 2023 | 00:39:01 | |
Both Vivian and Alyson have a new project on the go, but no finished objects to speak of... that's because we were too busy on a little family vacation. We spent a few days on the Isle of Arran and had the best time, so do excuse us for having a little chat about that. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 122: The floodgates have opened | 17 May 2023 | 00:40:45 | |
The Archive KCAL is now over, and miracle of miracles... Alyson has finished her project! Wee Bonny the Puffin is just the cutest thing. Hopefully new baby loves it. And more novelties, Vivian is working on a bit of crochet. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 121: Never finish anything | 01 May 2023 | 00:38:22 | |
The Archive KCAL has ended... anyone want to guess which of us didn't finish their project? Surprise (not surprise), Alyson is still working on Bonny Puffin, but she is shaping up pretty well! And Vivian has indeed finished her Hand in Hand Vest which is an extra accomplishment since she basically made it one and a half times over. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 138: Am I just naming romance authors now? | 06 Jul 2024 | 00:55:30 | |
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| Episode 120: I love potatoes! | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:25:43 | |
This is a Vivian-centric episode, but who'd be mad about that?! She's making good progress on her Hand-in-Hand vest after using the wrong needle for the entire front panel. But Alyson has a bit of behind the scenes chat about Moorit Issue 5. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 119: Together again | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:28:34 | |
What a treat, we're together in Edinburgh! We've got some brief crafty content, plus a bit about our time at the Scottish Wool Producers Showcase in Perth. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 118: I Don't Like Nuts in My Ice Cream | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:36:47 | |
Vivian has been a busy bee with all her WIPs but neither of us have an FOs to show for all our crafting. And we chat about Vivian's move from colourwork to cables. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 117: I have a craft room! | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:44:00 | |
Vivian has been a busy bee with all her WIPs but neither of us have an FOs to show for all our crafting. And we chat about Vivian's move from colourwork to cables. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 116: More Cables! | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:54:04 | |
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| Episode 115: Together in Amsterdam | 27 Jan 2023 | 00:22:21 | |
WE'RE IN AMSTERDAM! Somebody pinch me... So we find ourselves in the Netherlands together, and what a wonderful trip it has been. It is both of our first time in Amsterdam, so there's been much sight seeing and admiring of canals and buildings. But we couldn't help recording a short episode together. It's a bit light on the crafty content, but we did visit a few yarn shops (and not just Stephen & Penelope). Links to things we mention: Support and follow us: Read More Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerDownload Audio File | |||
| Episode 114: Happy 2023 | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:47:52 | |
Happy new year, friends! We're taking a look back on our 2022 projects, and Vivian is the clear Finished Objects winner. And we're making good progress on our 2023 makes. Both Vivian and Alyson are still knitting their cardigans. Plus, the Archive KCAL is coming down the pipeline. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 113: Drinkable custard | 17 Dec 2022 | 00:45:04 | |
Happy holidays, everyone!! This is our last episode of the year and it’s full of some goodies like mini mittens and novelty cat butt hold coasters haha! And Vivian, in usual fashion, has a ton of new hats to show off. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 112: Freaky Friday | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:41:57 | |
Is it opposite day? In a stunning turn of events, Alyson is knitting and Vivian is crocheting. But no matter, there's only love for both crafts on this podcast. Vivian is working on a crocheted version of the knitted Pop Blanket-- it's going much better than the original which was hibernating for a couple years. And Alyson is tackling a knitted cardigan! Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 111: Because I'm a Millennial | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:46:48 | |
Back to our usual transatlantic format, I'm afraid! But there's lots of crafty content to be had. Alyson has revived a colorful old WIP and even has a finished objects. It's actually a hat heavy episode because Vivian has finished two hats as well! Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 137: Together in Michigan | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:33:44 | |
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| Episode 110: RHINEBECK! | 21 Oct 2022 | 00:35:37 | |
It's an extra extra extra special episode. Not only are we together again (twice in two months!), but we're together in Rhinebeck, home of the yarn famous New York State Sheep & Wool Festival! We had an amazing time together, and with our Rhinebeck housemates. The Sheep & Wool Festival, as well as Folk & Folk (a yarn and music festival) were incredible. We've struggled to capture in words how truly wonderful it all was, and we were super tired after a weekend of wool and friends! Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 109: The together episode | 29 Sep 2022 | 00:34:41 | |
It's a special together in Scotland episode! Vivian has been helping out Alyson with Moorit and vending at the Perth Festival of Yarn. We both had so many good chats with folks at the show, and of course, we both did a bit of shopping! In actual crafting news, Vivian has finished her Sailaway cardigan in record time.
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| Episode 108: Yarn bra | 27 Aug 2022 | 00:56:37 | |
The August episode is here! Lots of progress has been made on both Vivian and Alyson's assigned pooling shawls. Plus, unsurprisingly, Vivian has lots of other knitty bits to share. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 107: I don't have any bobs either | 14 Jul 2022 | 00:34:26 | |
Oopsie! We've been sitting on this episode for a few weeks, so some of our Stranger Things comments is a little out of date. Also apologies for anyone who doesn't watch Stranger Things... this is one Buzzfeed quiz that might not make much sense to you! But we've got crafty content for you, including both Alyson and Vivian's assigned color pooling shawls. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 106: It looks great in this light | 09 Jun 2022 | 00:46:03 | |
The 2022 Archive KCAL is officially over. Congrats to our winner, emthom26. And many thanks to our giveaway sponsor, Yarningham for donating the prize. Yarningham is the UK's only Black led yarn festival. Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 show taking place in Birmingham on 9 & 10 July. But the real news is that Vivian completed three Archive KCAL projects... Alyson finished none... oops. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 105: It's fine to state the obvious | 22 May 2022 | 00:31:08 | |
Vivian is the crafting star of this episode! Her pullover shawl not-a-poncho, All Points South, is growing. And the sweater for her mom is a finished object. Well sorts almost nearly a finished object. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 104: Lots of frogging | 02 May 2022 | 00:38:12 | |
Our WIPs are coming along nicely despite the frogging. Finished Objects are another story altogether! No crochet or knitting FOs in sight! But Alyson did revive an old needle felting project from the dead... Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 103: That's the amount of color | 13 Apr 2022 | 00:58:10 | |
So many things to talk about! Alyson has an WIP and an FO to chat about. And Vivian has not just a new WIP, but also three finished objects! If you're participating in the Archive KCAL be sure to use #ArchiveKCAL2022 on social media. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 102: It's cool garbage | 26 Mar 2022 | 00:51:26 | |
We're still working on our Archive KCAL projects and making good progress! Vivian has a whole finished Mīlēt mitten and Alyson has nearly finished the first segment of her altered Meg's Wrap. Alyson also goes on a wee bit of a beach-combing tangent 🐚 Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 101: Celtic knots... but (k)not | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:47:32 | |
But more importantly, we're scheming for our Archive KCAL projects! The Knit and Crochet Along will be running from March to May and we'd love for you to join us! Just use #ArchiveKCAL2022 or join in on Ravelry. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 136: Do you think an AI wrote this? | 13 Jun 2024 | 01:06:04 | |
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| Episode 100: 5 years and 100 episodes later | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:12:07 | |
een 100 episodes of us babbling and taking Buzzfeed quizzes? Oh, yeah and crafting too! Vivian has been crazy busy, with three WIPs and four FOs!!! Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 99: I can be cool again | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:43:12 | |
We're in Michigan together! Vivian has some brand new WIPs and Alyson has finished her Jade Dress just in time to wear to the wedding next week. Enter our 5 Year Podiversary Giveaway! Just comment below, letting us know your result from the Buzzfeed quiz; are you a Vivian or an Alyson? Get a bonus entry by reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or any other podcast review site), then send a screenshot to kcacypodcast@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on 5 Feb. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 98: Finally in Michigan | 19 Dec 2021 | 00:32:32 | |
We're together again for Thanksgiving! Please excuse the short episode and less than ideal sound quality. Luckily, Vivian is carrying the team, and has started a new project to chat about. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 97: The one in Boston | 27 Nov 2021 | 00:14:14 | |
We're together again for Thanksgiving! Please excuse the short episode and less than ideal sound quality. Luckily, Vivian is carrying the team, and has started a new project to chat about. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 96: Pretty genius | 07 Nov 2021 | 00:30:16 | |
We're changing things up just a little bit and jumping right into our crafty content at the top of the episode with the Buzzfeed quiz in the middle. Alyson has started a new project for the Moorit AW21 CAL and Vivian has finally finished her Spector sweater. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 95: I am so done with skinny jeans | 23 Oct 2021 | 00:43:44 | |
Alyson is reliably, still working on her Jade Dress, but she has also started a new project. Rejoice! And reliably, Vivian is starting a new colorwork yoke sweater. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 94: You can't see my face, but I'm smiling | 09 Oct 2021 | 00:35:25 | |
The ghost of knitting past is back to haunt Alyson, but she's totally a pro now. Just kidding, she drops a stitch while recording this episode (lol). But in better news, her Jade dress is looking less like a bolero and more like a crop top. And Vivian even has a new project to talk about... at least someone is managing to present FOs around here! Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 93: Stop embarrassing me | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:36:17 | |
Vivian has been carrying the team these days while Alyson has been working her tail off with Moorit! So look forward to lots of lovely knitted projects. Plus the return of Nerdtastic where we chat about the latest Marvel movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 92: Looks familiar | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:22:26 | |
It's a special we're-in-the-same-place episode! Vivian is visiting the UK to help Alyson out at the Sweater Weather yarn festival in Farnham Maltings. We had a great time (which we'll chat about in another episode). But this is just a little pre-show catch-up we recorded while we were still in Edinburgh. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 91: The best dressed bear in college | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:35:58 | |
In good news, Vivian has finished her Folklore cardigan! And Bear Bear has a matching sweater... it's just too cute for words. In not as great news, Alyson is starting again on her dress. Whoops! And in best news, Alyson and Vivian will both be at Sweater Weather from 10-11 September 2021. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 135: A Surprise Episode | 21 May 2024 | 00:26:27 | |
New co-host, who dis?! Our occasional guest, Emily (aka Alyson's younger sister/ Vivian's 2nd daughter) has been promoted to the position of regular co-host! Emily will be trading off with Alyson to co-host the show with Vivian. Get ready for more projects (and sewing too) and lots more mother-daughter love 💕 Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links!
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| Episode 90: I just live on the edge | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:55:57 | |
The wedding projects continue! Alyson's bridesmaid dress looks more like a bolero, but that's something. And Vivian has cast on a special shawl for the bride herself. Alyson is also sharing the samples of all the Moorit Issue 1 designs!! There's just so much crochet goodness. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 89: She said yes | 25 Jul 2021 | 00:22:21 | |
It's a special episode because Alyson and Vivian are together! And joined by Emily! We're in Florida to celebrate Emily's recent engagement, so there's plenty of wedding dress talk as well as knitting, crochet and sewing. Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 88: I dropped my ears | 08 Jul 2021 | 00:46:57 | |
Shockingly, Alyson has been doing some knitting! But it's about time she's gotten around to it in order to finish her 373 Cardi. But never fear, there's a new crochet project being hooked up too. And Vivian has also started a new project with the yarn that was previously her Find Your Fade shawl (R.I.P.) Links to things we mention:
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| Episode 87: Vaccination Donuts | 20 Jun 2021 | 00:33:32 | |
Vivian is making very good progress with her Taylor Swift inspired cardi AND she's also started a new project. Alyson meanwhile is celebrating small victories... she's sewn together some sleeves. Slow and steady wins the race... right?! Links to things we mention:
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