Ep 176: Knit an Adult Layette?
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
Kelly’s “Tossing of The Stash” is in progress and we have a discussion of what to do with all that handspun! Plus, project updates and the announcement of our Crochet Along winners. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of Join the or become a patron and support the show on . Transcript available at the end of the show notes. or or Marsha’s Projects by Amelia Carlsen. I am using Cascade 220 Heather in Red Wine Heather (9489) and green Irelande (2429). I’ve knit about half of the second side. Pebblebrook by Wish Upon a Hook (Ravelry link). I...
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Ep 175: Falling for a Sweater
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
Happy New Year to our listeners! Mother Nature had other ideas for how Two Ewes would spend the holidays but we still had fun. Listen as we discuss project updates and planning for future projects. Full notes with photos, and links can be found in the podcast section of Join the or become a patron and support the show on . We have a full transcript at the bottom of the show notes. or or Marsha’s Projects by Amelia Carlsen. I finished the tea cozy for Susannah in time for Christmas. I used Cascade 220 Yellow (9463) and Orange (9668) and she loved it. by Amelia...
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The Tossing of the Stash
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
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. or or Marsha’s Projects by Stephen West. Finished! Size 60” x 72”. hat by Abbyeknits using in the colorway Cousteau. Finished! (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using . The pattern is also available . Still need to knit a swatch with #10 needles and then determine my next steps. by Amelia Carlsen. I am using Cascade 220 Heather in Red Wine Heather (9489) and green...
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Ep 173: Spirit Yarn Start-A-Palooza!
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
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. or or Marsha’s Projects (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using . The pattern is also available . 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. 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...
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Ep 172: Where Have We Been?
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
We have a Crochet-A-Long starting and project updates and we reconnect after a hectic month. or or Marsha’s Projects (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using . The pattern is also available . 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. 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...
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Ep 171: Garter Squish Obsession
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
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”. or or We still have a coupon code EWES2 for 15% off. Marsha’s Projects (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using . The pattern is also available . No movement on this project. 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...
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Ep 170: Live and Unedited at the Beach!
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
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. or or 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 with a coupon code EWES2 for 15% off. Marsha’s Projects Marsha bought a fountain Pen: we found the at the UW bookstore. We also found and we try to pronounce. Finished the socks that I had been working on for awhile. Used...
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Ep 169: Adding Pens to Our Venn Diagram
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
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. Show notes with full transcript, photos, and links can be found in the podcast section of . or or 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...
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Ep 168: Gamp Weaving and Spinning Weasels...We Learn Some New Words
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
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. Show notes with full transcript, photos, and links can be found in the podcast section of . or or 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...
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Ep 167: Dominant and Submissive Colors in Stranded Knitting
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
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 Show notes with full transcript, photos, and links can be found in the podcast section of . or or Marsha’s Projects (Ravelry link) by Jared Flood using . The pattern is also available . I have attached the sleeves to the body and have knit about five rows of the colorwork. The Jared Flood video on stranded...
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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).
If you need Crochet Along ideas:
Tiny Spider by Anastasia Kirs. Crocheted with thread on 0.4 or 0.5 mm hook!
Postmortem by Ann Wanamaker. It’s a coffin shaped piece of crocheted lace with a skeleton inside. Ana Wanamaker has some interesting Victorian creepy doilies. If you like Blue Willow or Calamity Ware, check out the Deathware pattern. Marsha should make it to hang on Mark’s wall of Blue Willow.
Pebblebrook Beanie by Wish Upon a Hook has an interesting stitch pattern and would look good with multiple colors.
Bees in Clover by Michele duNaier
I wear my Habitat Cardigan a lot!
Daydream Shawl by Toni Lipsey. An Aran weight big chunky fringed shawl in Tunisian crochet. Check out all her patterns!
Winter Weave Along
Starts October 15 and goes through the end of March.