Episode 56 - An Entirely Different Kind Of Fun

In Episode 56, Greg and Pam discuss Stash Wrangling, Pickle Jars and DST. They also discuss Leaflet #8 from "The Opinionated Knitter" by Elizabeth Zimmermann.

Special thanks to Christinefor this episode's introduction!

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Notes Dear Listeners

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

Greg's Projects Greg continues to work on socks: Lana Grosa Socks in Lana Grossa Meilenweit Ashbury yarn Christmas Is Coming Socks in Dyeabolical Sturdy (version 1) yarn. Greg is finished on the Fiber Friends Shawl by Cori Eichelberger. He used Berroco Indio yarn in the Scarlet colorway (project page). Greg picked up a languishing WIP: The Peacock's Taleby Nim Teasdale. He is using Wolle's Yarn Creations Color Changing Cottonin the Growth 2 color way (project page). Pam's Projects Pam is still working on a test knit for her friend Martha. She is using Anzula Nebulaand APL Crafts Handmadein Blue Galaxy. Pam put a few more rows on her Stripe Domination Hatfor the KAL. Pam is also working on a washcloth using the Gramma's Dishclothpattern. Podcasts, Blogs, Designers and more that we love Mastering the Knits - Podcast TwinSet Designs- Podcast - we specifically mentioned episode 103. Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events Join in on our KAL! Let's explore color dominance with the Stripe Domination Hatby Ellen Silva. See the KAL thread in the Ravelry Groupfor a pattern discount code. And there is a prize up for grabs! Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us Carolina FiberFest(March 22-23, 2019) in Raleigh, NC.  In addition to the main event, CFF will be hosting a casual community even on Saturday March 16 in the Expo building at the NC State Fairgrounds. We will have more details soon, but if you might be able to join us, put it on your calendar! If you are interested in helping out with a volunteer shift, check out the details here. Blue Ridge Fiber Festival (June 7 & 8) in beautiful Sparta, NC. Some classes will be offered on June 6. Upcoming Events Where You WON'T Find Us

Stitches United- Atlanta, GA May 30-June 2, 2019

FiberCrafty Sadie Spins Yarnis a FiberCrafty shop that specializes in handdyed fiber and handspun yarn. Sadie has lots of different types of fiber, too! The weekly FiberCrafty newsletteralways has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe. The Opinionated Knitter(affiliate link) We discussed Leaflet #8, pages 48-51 . Next up, Leaflet #9, pages 52-55. Affiliate Link Disclosures

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