Exercising Discipline
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
It’s beginning to feel like fall. Kelly is back in school, our tomatoes are screaming to be picked, and there is lots of fiber prep happening and maybe a little discipline, too. We also discuss planning for possible new 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 : Finished! I made the Cross Bar Check blanket using Harrisville wool in the colors Loden Blue and Mustard. I finished making the fringe, wove in the ends and corrected a few mistakes. I used a plastic...
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Our Trip to The Newbury School of Weaving
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
We are back from our adventure at The Newbury School of Weaving. We had a fabulous time and have a lot to say, evidenced by an unusually long episode. Plus, our usual 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 : I chose to make the Cross Bar Check blanket using Harrisville wool in the colors Loden Blue and Mustard. Need to make fringe and wash. : I wove a blanket using 5 colors of warp and a single color of weft. I wove a bird’s eye twill which falls in the Diaper...
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What Should She Do?
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
We talk about our projects, including fleece preparation and spinning. Kelly questions Marsha's plans for a sweater from longwool. What do you all think? What should Marsha do with the not quite 700 yards of yarn that didn't come out the way she planned? 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 . It's July, but there is still time to participate in our on sourcing yarn, fiber, and supplies. Marsha’s Projects : Finished! About 500 yards of about DK or worsted from 10 ounces of merino in a...
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Tea for People, Tea for Tomatoes
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
Our Summer Spin In is in full swing and we have project updates. Plus garden talk including tomatoes! Take our on sourcing yarn, fiber, and supplies. 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 Katia: Finished! Used by Katia Wabi Sabi. I purchased the yarn in Oaxaca, Mexico. by Kay Hopkins: Using . Knit about 8” of the body and completed the increases. : Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. : by Araceli Gonzalez. Using Prado de Lana. : Spinning 10 ounces...
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Taking Notes
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
Our Summer Spin-In is underway so get out your wheels and join us for our annual summer event. We also announce the winners of our Colorwork-A-Long and give more information about our May pattern survey. Take the about sourcing yarn, fiber, and tools. 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 . Here's a summary of the survey comments on how knitters use patterns and track their progress: People have a preference for paper but lots use digital tools. A recurring theme was the desire to keep knitting...
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Walk the Dog Before You Frog
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
In this episode we have a sneak peak at our on keeping pattern notes. Dont forget to participate in the survey linked below. Also, we both have been busy with travel, projects, fixing mistakes, and we have lots to catch up on. 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 Kay Hopkins: Using . Knit to about 3” under armholes by Katia: Using by Katia Wabi Sabi. Knit to about 8” on the body. : Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. : by Araceli Gonzalez....
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Take the May Survey!
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
How do you keep track of where you are in your pattern? Let us know by taking our . Lots to talk about in this episode. We have our usual project updates, plus we recap our fun week together attending the annual NoCKRs retreat. 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 . How do you keep track of where you are in the pattern? Do you write notes on a paper pattern, use knit companion, separate notes, etc.? Let us know by taking our quick survey here. Our listener Val (Valkelley) reached out to us regarding...
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Weave Along Prizes and Wild WIP Plans
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
Marsha plans to go wild with WIPs for the upcoming retreat after lots of finished projects. Kelly announces the Weave Along prizes after a long story about a possibly broken foot! Join us for another fun filled episode. 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! Used colorway Pigment Nebel plus Cloudborn in teal. : Finished! by Heidi Kirrmaier Finished! Used Hudson Valley Yarn. : Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. : by Araceli Gonzalez. Using...
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Game of Wool Recap
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
In this episode we share our thoughts on the British series “Game of Wool”. If you haven't watched, this is your spoiler alert! Plus we talk about Kelly’s visit to Seattle and give a quick update on 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 . Unauthorized Game of Wool full episodes can be found on various Youtube channels in the US and officially on Channel 4 in the UK. Gordon’s Youtube Marsha’s Projects : colorway Pigment Nebel plus Cloudborn in teal. Knitting on the foot of...
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Live from the Truck
Two Ewes Fiber Adventures
Join us in this episode as we discuss planning our travel knitting. Kelly needs car knitting for a Seattle trip, a CNCH class, and we’re both planning for our trip to The Newbury School of Weaving. Plus our usual project updates. All before the day gets too hot for Kelly to be shut in the truck! 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 . The event will take place July 23rd-July 25th at St. Francis Retreat Center where we do our other retreat. We welcome experienced crankers, beginners,...
info_outlineIt’s beginning to feel like fall. Kelly is back in school, our tomatoes are screaming to be picked, and there is lots of fiber prep happening and maybe a little discipline, too. We also discuss planning for possible new projects.
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Marsha’s Projects
Foundation Blanket: Finished! I made the Cross Bar Check blanket using Harrisville wool in the colors Loden Blue and Mustard. I finished making the fringe, wove in the ends and corrected a few mistakes. I used a plastic storage bin filled with hot water and Dawn and then climbed in and stomped on it like grapes, then rinsed and dried. I did this twice to get the fulling I liked. When the blanket was dry I then brushed with a stiff brush. Surprising how much effort it took to full the blanket. Can’t do that with merino sweaters! I love the blanket and how the washing and fulling soften it.
Dimity, Diaper, Damask Blanket: I wove a blanket using 5 colors of warp and a single color of weft. I wove a bird’s eye twill which falls in the Diaper category. I’ve woven in the ends and started the fringe. The fringe maker I ordered is a life saver! I still need to wash.
Garden Cardigan by AnkeStrick. Using Kelbourne Woolens Scout in the colorway Moss Heather.
Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart. Using by handspun from a braid by Alexandra Art of Yarn
Socks: Using Madeline Tosh sock in the colorway Plum Tree. Finished first sock and cast on second.
Silver Bags: Sewing bags with pacific cloth to protect silver. Sounds posh. 😉Experimenting with the embroidery feature on Bernina to make a label to identify contents.
Patio Furniture Pads: I’ve sanded, primed and applied three coats of paint. The paint is really hard to use and get a smooth finish. Coverage is terrible. I was trying to get the chairs done before the garden party but gave up…not enough time and I had to pick my battles. I’m not happy with the paint finish so decided to take a break and figure out what is best to do.
Weaving Studio: It’s a work in progress.
Garden Redesign: I’ve created a project page. More plants and “finalize’ design fence on deck and railing
Kelly’s Projects
Finished charity hat #8 for the year using the leftovers from the hat I made in Vermont. Both were brought to school for the free table.
Still poking along on the red-orange poppy colored Boxy sweater made with spirit yarn (Shibui Pebble). Some progress at Dr. visits and hospital related to Robert’s gallbladder removal. Almost finished with the body
Finished the East Friesian singles for weaving. Almost 400 grams of yarn that will become a blanket.
Lots of fiber prep is in various stages of the process.
Planning Alice Jacket.
Naturally dyed blanket planning has begun.
Corrie x BL fleece leftovers are being spun on the Salish spinner.
2KnitLitChicks Retreat
Lake Tahoe, NV September 24-27