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In Episode 221, Greg and Pam finished the fifth chapter, Surf Dragons, of our book club book, The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

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In Episode 121, Greg and Pam discuss a new pattern, returning to a fiber festival, and murders.

Many thanks to aquarianshoes Kathleen of ModeKnit Yarn for the intro!

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information

• Greg is still letting Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan have space in his brain while he procrastinates with finishing Frog.
• Greg finished some fingerless mitts for Meredith. He’s using the Cloudburst pattern by Arienne Grey and Berroco Folio™ yarn.
• Greg started knitting socks for his mom. He’s using Sea Star Handpaints Buried Treasure yarn.

• Pam finished knitting Ella’s Felted Christmas Stocking. She is used Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Bulky. Still needs to be felted!
• Pam finished the Windschief Hat by Stephen West. She is used Buffalo Wool Co. Moon. She might have to reknit it.
• Pam started and finished a Baby Surprised Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmermann. She used KnitPicks Felici.
• Pam is working on her Chilkat Cowl by Romi Hill and is in love. Here is a picture of 2 other projects that show the incorrect lace chart C (top) and the correct lace (bottom).
  
• Pam worked on the Super Bulky Hat by Ashleigh Kiser. She is using Loops & Threads Cozy Wool.

• Next episode we will continue Chapter 1 of The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes and discuss Cellulose Fibers. We try to host book club so you don’t need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it!

• The disorganized Topalong is still going strong in the Ravelry threads! And it’s time for sweaterweather. Join in the fun and knowledge sharing!

• Greg published a new pattern! It’s the Partridge In A Pretzel hat and is currently available from ModeKnit Yarn.
• Greg went to SAFF, the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair, in Asheville, NC which was on October 22-24.
• Greg Discovered Toad Hollow while he was at SAFF.
• Greg went yurt camping at Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia.
• Pam mentioned the Come From Away movie on Apple TV+ that she’s interested in watching. Last time she mistakenly said it was in Iceland but it was actually in Gander, Newfoundland Canada.
• Greg received some beautiful Yak Sock yarn from Trilogy Yarns.
• Pam also mentioned the TV show Only Murders in the Building on Hulu.
• We mentioned that Spinning On Two Wheels podcast with TheKickassKnitter Peggy.
• The NC State Fair, in Raleigh, NC, was October 14-24.
• Greg is collecting preemie hats for the NICU at Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
• Pam mentioned the Crochet Coral Reef Project. There was a podcast about it on Fiber Nation. There is going to be a display at the NC Museum of Art and they need contributions.

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In Episode 120, Greg and Pam continue our book club by completing the section on protein fibers. Follow along as we discuss The Knitter's Book Of Yarn by Clara Parkes.

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

• Be sure to get your copy of The Knitter's Book Of Yarn by Clara Parkes and follow along with our discussion.

• We referenced Oominglak, a supplier of qiviut.
• We also mentioned a meme that compares an alpaca and a llama.

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

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• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 119, Greg and Pam discuss late-night feuds, getting projects to good “take-along” states, and ringing bells.

Many thanks to llmcguire Lisa and KateNH50 Kathy for the intro!

Check out our new group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information

• We talked the feud between Patty Lyons and Seth Myers. Patty wrote abut it on her blog in the post titled Me & Seth: A Tale of Love, Hate, Corrections, and a Sweater Vest

• Greg has finished his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor.
• Greg is still letting Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan have space in his brain while he procrastinates with finishing Frog.
• Greg is working on a few design projects.
• Greg is working on some fingerless mitts for Meredith. He’s using the Cloudburst pattern by Arienne Grey and Berroco Folio™ yarn.

• Pam fixed the crochet bunting with apples using the pattern In Love With Apples by Raffaella Tassoni. She used KnitPicks Palette.
• Pam worked on on Ella’s Felted Christmas Stocking. She is using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Bulky.
• Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks in cheviot spun from Sadie Spins! and she is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.
• Pam worked on the Windschief Hat by Stephen West. She is using Buffalo Wool Co. Moon.
• Pam is working on her Chilkat Cowl by Romi Hill and is in love.
• Pam plied some singles of BLF/Border Leicester Cross. She used a plying bracelet with this tutorial.
• Pam started a Super Bulky Hat by Ashleigh Kiser. She is using Loops & Threads Cozy Wool.

• Next episode we will conclude Chapter 1 of The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We try to host book club so you don’t need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it!

• The disorganized Topalong is still going strong in the Ravelry threads! And it’s time for sweaterweather. Join in the fun and knowledge sharing!

• We talked about crochet bowl cozies and mentioned the Bowl Cozy Hot Pad Pattern by Amy B Stitched, which was a pattern mentioned in our Ravelry forums.
• Greg has been exploring Fraquemont University, which is Abby Franquemont’s online home for teaching.
• Greg continues to enjoy watching Ted Lasso on Apple TV+. He also found out that if you have a free Target Circle membership (not a credit card, the rewards program), you can get a four-month free trial of Apple TV+.
• Pam mentioned the Come From Away movie on Apple TV+ that she’s interested in watching.
• We mentioned SAFF, the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair, in Asheville, NC which is coming up on October 22-24.
• The NC State Fair, in Raleigh, NC, will be October 14-24.

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
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• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 118, Greg and Pam continue our book club by going deeper into the section on protein fibers. Follow along as we discuss The Knitter’s Book Of Yarn by Clara Parkes.

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

• Be sure to get your copy of The Knitter’s Book Of Yarn by Clara Parkes and follow along with our discussion.

• Greg made an awkward joke about Led Zeppelin.
• We referenced From The Mountain, a supplier of 100% cashmere yarn.

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
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• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 117, Greg and Pam discuss the nature of time, hot dogs, and heritage sheep breeds.

Many thanks to knitting-travels Shelly for the intro!

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information

• We talked about a custom wool knit gown featuring endangered heritage sheep breed yarn that showed up at the Met Gala. Check out the Instagram post and the Twitter thread about it. Pam also mentioned the Shave ‘Em To Save ‘Em program.
• We talked about a knitted art installation made from knitted squares. Prince Charles is involved. Check out the Instagram post.

• Greg is working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor. Just one more sock to go, and he’s on the home stretch, just zipping up the last leg (knitting toe-up). He’s almost at the ribbing.
• Greg finished the knitting on this year’s Romi’s 2021 Spring Mystery Shawl KAL. He is using yarn from A Verb For Keeping Warm. It just needs blocking.
• Greg is still letting Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan have space in his brain while he procrastinates with finishing Frog.
• Greg is working on a few design projects.
• Greg sewed up a drawstring project bag using the Lined Drawstring Bag Tutorial from In Color Order. It is an absolutely wonderful pattern and he wants to sew more.

• Pam finished a 3rd blue hat for #HATNOTHATE using the Quick Knit Loom Kit.
• Pam finished a Hot and Cold Bowl Cozy by Tina Meininger.
• Pam finished the Cesaria Top by Irina Anikeeva. She is using Elsebeth Levold Hempathy.
• Pam finished another crochet bunting with apples using the pattern In Love With Apples by Raffaella Tassoni. She used KnitPicks Palette.
• Pam worked on on Ella’s Felted Christmas Stocking. She is using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Bulky.
• Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks in cheviot spun from Sadie Spins! and she is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.
• Pam cast on the Windschief Hat by Stephen West. She is using Buffalo Wool Co. Moon.
• Pam got her Chilkat Cowl by Romi Hill out of hiding and is ready to start working on it again.

• Next episode we will dive into Chapter 1 of The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We try to host book club so you don’t need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it!

• We are partnering with Hat Not Hate and running a KAL with drawings for prizes! Hat Not Hate is trying to collect as many blue hats as they can before September 13. That’s just enough time for everyone to help! Visit the Ravelry thread for details on how to participate! Find #HATNOTHATE everywhere! Website Facebook Instagram YouTube

• We started an Unraveling Chat Facebook Group! Please feel free to join the conversations there, too.
• Greg talked about Bill’s Hot Dogs in eastern North Carolina.
• Greg mentioned the American Utopia show currently running in New York City.
• Pam mentioned printfriendly.com.

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• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

In Episode 116, Greg and Pam continue our book club by diving into the section on protein fibers. Follow along as we discuss The Knitter’s Book Of Yarn by Clara Parkes.

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

• Be sure to get your copy of The Knitter’s Book Of Yarn by Clara Parkes and follow along with our discussion.

• We referenced videos comparing the flammability of rooms decorated in natural fibers vs. rooms decorated in synthetic fibers: UL FSRI Home Furnishings Comparison (Natural vs. Synthetic), e.g.

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse any particular product or service.

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram.

In Episode 115, Greg and Pam discuss hands, calves, and eyes.

Many thanks to theknitworker Tracy for the intro!

We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription.

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Note that many of the links in our show notes refer to pages on Ravelry.com. If visiting Ravelry causes you harm, please be cautious clicking links. If you are interested in a link that is inaccessible to you, you can email info at unravelingpodcast dot com and Greg and/or Pam will happily send you the information

We shared a BBC story from Australia about a sweet memorial tribute with sheep.

• Greg is working on his Christmas socks with yarn from KnittyAndColor. Just one more sock to go, and he’s on the home stretch, just zipping up the last leg (knitting toe-up).
• Greg finished the knitting on this year’s Romi’s 2021 Spring Mystery Shawl KAL. He is using yarn from A Verb For Keeping Warm. It just needs blocking.
• Greg is swatched an eyeball on Frog and Toad by Kristina Ingrid McGowan.

• Pam FINALLY talked about the gloves she made a few months ago as a test knit. The pattern has been published by Tracy Yorkdale and is called Tracy’s Magic Gloves.
• Pam worked on on Ella’s Felted Christmas Stocking. She is using Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Bulky.
• Pam worked on the Cesaria Top by Irina Anikeeva. She is using Elsebeth Levold Hempathy.
• Pam worked on her Spinning for Socks Socks in cheviot spun from Sadie Spins! and she is loosely following the Vanilla Latte pattern by Virginia Rose-Jeanes.
• Pam worked on a Hot and Cold Bowl Cozy by Tina Meininger.
• Pam also made 2 blue hats for #HATNOTHATE using the Quick Knit Loom Kit.

• Next episode we will dive into Chapter 1 of The Knitter’s Book of Yarn: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing, Using, and Enjoying Yarn by Clara Parkes. We try to host book club so you don’t need the book to enjoy the discussions but this book is such a wealth of knowledge we highly recommend it!

• Some of our community members started a disorganized KAL for making sweaters/tops/vests… any kind of torso garment. There is some great discussion in the Ravelry thread! We gave away a prize to people commenting in the thread….
• Fairs and Festivals are opening up again! We are having a loosely organized Fairs & Festivals KAL this year and you can find details in this thread. Pam mentioned an article ion the local news channel about the NC State Fair adding additional competition categories.
• We are partnering with Hat Not Hate and running a KAL with drawings for prizes! Hat Not Hate is trying to collect as many blue hats as they can before September 13. That’s just enough time for everyone to help! Visit the Ravelry thread for details on how to participate! Find #HATNOTHATE everywhere! Website Facebook Instagram YouTube

• Greg talked about the LEGO Robot kit he won at work.
• Greg mentioned SAFF – the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair.

This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

• Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
• Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
• Twitter: @UnravelingPod
• Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
• Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
• Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
• Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
• Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram