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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Release Date: 02/05/2024

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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

We’re together in this episode and we have lots to discuss. Lots of finished projects, the NoCKRs retreat, spirit yarn, weaving, and more. 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 . or . An interesting article about the closing of Vidalia Mills, the last weaver of denim in the U.S.   Marsha’s Projects : Stephanie Larson. Finished! Used Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. : Finished! Used in the colorway Hawaiian Shirt.  : Finished!  : by Andrea Mowry. Using Cascade...

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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

A trip to the desert, a chicken update, and a big increase in active projects. Kelly makes Marsha record the morning after she gets home from a trip, but we have to squeeze it in between her travels.  Join in the fun and hear about our knitting, spinning, and weaving projects. No photos this week, but lots of links to all our 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 . or . Marsha’s Projects : Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about...

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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Answering listeners' questions, doing a little podcast housekeeping, and catching up on project progress. Marsha has lost track of time and Kelly is losing track of broken rib stitches. You know, the usual antics!   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 . or . Marsha’s Projects : Finished! Use Regia 4-fadig by Arne & Carlos in colorway 03760. I got this yarn from the NoCKRs destash room. A big thank you to the knitter who donated it as I love the colors and pattern. : Stephanie Larson. Using...

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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Finished projects! Also weaving, the loom restoration project, aging, and our usual chit chat.  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 . or . Marsha’s Projects : by Heidemarie Kaizer. Finished! Used Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). : Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about to start the decreases when I noticed I had crossed one of the cables the wrong way. I need to rip back. : Using Regia 4-fadig by Arne...

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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

At least one of us is sometimes a careless knitter. And by the way, do you swatch for socks? We discuss all of this plus our weaving adventures.  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 . or . Marsha’s Projects : by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). I’ve finished the first sleeve and about 4” from starting ribbing on the second sleeve. : Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway Seaglass. I was about...

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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Our Winter Weave-Along is in full swing. We have lots to discuss about our weaving projects. The knitting projects are moving along, too. Plus, we talk about Kelly’s super fun yard “sale” with everything free.   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 . or . Marsha’s Projects : by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). About to start ribbing at the cuff of the first sleeve. : Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown...

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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

It’s another recovery episode! Marsha is back from Palm Springs, Christmas is put away, and Kelly has big news about the trailer curtains. Plus, dreams of new weaving 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 . or . Marsha’s Projects : by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). I’ve finished the body and am about to pick up stitches for the first sleeve. : Stephanie Larson. Using Purls Before Swine Hometown Worsted in colorway...

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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

The Two Ewes send best wishes for the happiest of holidays to all our listeners. Join us in our last episode of 2024 as we discuss projects, our Winter Weave Along, and a way to think about making space for creativity.  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 . or . Looms available:  Loom #1: Terry in Salinas has a loom that needs a home. It comes from Berkeley, has all its pieces, and is in really good condition.  I'll have more information soon and she says it would definitely be a good...

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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

We hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. We recap our holiday with stories of cooking turkeys and cranberry sauce. Plus, updates on projects and a challenge for our Winter Weave Along. 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 . or . Marsha’s Projects : by Annette Corsino. I finished the body but still need to knit wattle and comb. I’ve been making “rope” with French Knitter and about halfway done. Plan to make a hat and chalk bag. Found tiny carabiners online. : by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls...

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Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

Join us as we discuss our plans for the Winter Weave A-long and, of course, lots of project updates. 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 . or . Marsha’s Projects : by Annette Corsino. I’ve knitted a bit on my chicken. Decided to make a rock climbing chicken for Ben. Found tiny carabiners online. : by Kelly McClure. Using Done Roving Yarns Frolicking Feet in colorway Irish Moss. Hibernating. : by Heidemarie Kaizer. Using Purls Before Swine Robusta in colorways Good Jeans (blue) and Toxic (pink). I...

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Join us as we go down the weaving rabbit hole with a discussion on surrendering to the creative process and bucking the rules. Plus, project updates and we announce an “Out of Hibernation Along”. Listen and join the fun.

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Marsha’s Projects

Socks: Finished! Used Knitterly Things Vesper Sock Yarn in the colorway Sum-Sum-Summertime with Dream in Color Mini Smooshy in the colorway Bermuda Teal for the heels and toes. 

Malabrigo Nube Merino Braids: Have two braids in the color way 855 which is a blue green. Halfway through spinning the second braid.

Camella Hat: by Katie Pomper. Using Meeker Street Olive’s Outerwear DK in the colorway Dragon’s Breath. 

Nanny Meier Tea Cozy: Inspired by Lily Pulitzer colors. Using Cascade 220 in hot pink and lime green. Finished first side.

Fine Sand: by Heidi Kirrmaier. Using West Yorkshire Spinners Illustrious in the colorway Claret. 

Alpaca Shawl: Rosepath and tabby warp. I put the warp on the loom but discovered an error that I need to fix.

Socks: The Artful Ewe Clackamas. I don’t know the name of the colorway but it's red…again.

Kelly’s Projects

I got a whole basket full of yarn scraps for my Dozens of Little Squares. Shout out and huge thank you to Alene, who tracked me down at school to deliver the gift. She had placed the scraps in a basket that she made from quilting fabric. I’ve already made and washed over 30 squares. 

Yarn construction discussion..plied, cabled, singles, how many plies, how tightly twisted. All of these yarn structures in the sock yarn scraps. It is interesting to see them all and to see how they weave up. I think these little squares could be a great beginner project to learn about yarn, but then again, maybe the differences wouldn't be obvious or interesting to a yarn novice. 

Continuing on the Sockhead Hat with Punk Rock Unicorn Dirty Neon.

Ravelry Tips and Tricks

Need yarn? Want to pretend you are just helping your Ravelry friends destash? Under the community tab you can click friends and see the recently posted photos of projects your friends are making. On that same page you can click “Search friends’ stash” and see what they have stashed in Ravelry. And you can filter to get the “for sale or trade” and go shopping!

Other Stuff

My Subversive Cross Stitch Calendar 2024 “You’re the Worst. In the best way.” 

Events 

Out-of-Hibernation Along, February 1 - June 1:  Thank you Shoedweller for the idea. Pat’s in and so are Marsha and I. Spring cleaning for your project page! WIPs or hibernating projects that have been hanging around. 

Winter Weave Along starts October 1 and goes through March 31. Join the fun in our Ravelry group!