Two Ewes Fiber Adventures: A Podcast About Knitting, Spinning, Weaving, Crochet, Dyeing-- All The Ways To Play With Yarn And

What's blooming, tomatoes, Frog and Toad, and lambs join in with the knitting content this week. It must be the start of Spring, or even Spring Break!  For full show notes with photos and links visit our website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com If you’d like to become a patron and support the show financially, visit our Patreon page.  Transcripts at bottom of post. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Kelly’s Projects  The Iced Matcha Socks by Dots Dabbles have been restarted with a more appropriate yarn. The handspun I had originally planned was abandoned because I thought I would run out of yarn. So then I cast on with Bear Brand Caprice--a vintage sock weight wool yarn that is very stretchy. But it also had textured bits. So I found the pattern wasn’t showing up. So those will become my Not Matcha Socks! I’ll just continue them without any patterning. Even in plain stockinette these socks will be ultra-stretchy.  So what about the Matcha socks? I restarted them

More discussion about shots (not from a glass) and needles (not for knitting). Sorry! We finally get down to knitting, bored dogs, and new projects. We end by laughing at own ridiculousness when read in a transcript.  Show notes with full transcript, photos, and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. If you’d like to become a patron and support the show financially, visit our Patreon page.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Marsha’s Projects I’m still working on the pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo. I’ve knit about 6” of my Walk Along tee by AnkeStrick and I’m using Little Fish Stitches fingering. Beginning to worry if I will have enough yarn. Spinning on and off with olive green merino roving. We had one beautiful sunny day this week that I could sit on the deck and spin. Heaven! I’m combining it with another merino I ordered from Paradise Fibers in Spokan

We talk about captions, speaking clearly, vaccinations and our pitifully small batch of knitting projects. Full show notes with transcript, photos, and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Marsha’s Projects I’m still working on the pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo. I’m making progress on the Walk Along tee by AnkeStrick and I’m using Little Fish Stitches fingering. I’ve put the sleeves on waste yarn and knit about an inch on the body. I lost the tags on the half cakes of yarn that I had set up so I could alternate skeins and avoid pooling. I think it will be ok, but I spent so much time documenting my strategy.  I started a spinning project with olive green merino roving I bought at the Whidbey Island Weavers meet up in April 2019. I'm combining it with another merino I ordered from Paradise Fibers in Spokane, Washington i

Lots of tangents and a new KAL/CAL inspired by some new patterns for your hands and feet generously donated by the designers as prizes. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Marsha’s Projects I’m still working on the pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo. I’m back to working on the Walk Along by AnkeStrick and I’m using Little Fish Stitches fingering. I was having problems where I was alternating skeins at the beginning of row which was at the back of the sweater. A huge thank you to MyBlueGirl and Sarahjhill for suggesting Helical knitting. This solves the problem of the messy looking change. I started a spinning project with olive green merino roving I bought at the Whidbey Island Weavers meet up in April 2019. Combining it with another merino I ordered from Paradise Fibers in Spokane, Washing

Preventing pooling, planning with paper, and a dilemma about how to hide where you are alternating skeins. These are the topics of the day! Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Marsha’s Projects I finished Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein and it fits beautifully. This is a great pattern. I am continuing to work on a pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo. Along with my friend Kim I cast on a Tee called Walk Along by AnkeStrick. I’m using Little Fish Stitches fingering that I got at the yarn shop in Seabrook. I have a bit of a dilemma about alternating skeins. The yarn is variegated and I want to prevent pooling. So of course, I’m alternating skeins. The problem is how to hide the place where it is happening, especially while working on the yoke. Kelly’s Projects  The Persian Tile Blanke

The solace of creating order, a nice button band technique, and plans for 2021. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe on Android or Subscribe on Google Podcasts Marsha’s Projects Finished the body and ¾ of the sleeves of Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein. Bind off is a really nice I-cord bind off. Sleeve width seems okay but need to decrease faster on the way to cuffs. It will be touch and go with yarn amount Working on foot of first pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo. Swatched with Little Fish Stitches fingering for a Tee called Walk Along by AnkeStrick.  Techniques for neat button bands:  pick up stitches with #1 needle and then knit with pattern size - Cocoknits Pick up exact number of stitches in body and then decrease to number of stitches called for pattern. Marsha purchased the Lady Dye Yarns kit: Schitt’s Creek 2.0.  K

Holiday fun has exhausted Marsha while Kelly has been busy making a butt-shaped divot on her couch. Plus we have a patron giveaway and a surprise Winter Weave Along prize today! Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Marsha’s Projects I haven’t knit a stitch on the Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein,  but I did wind the fourth skein. I plan to bring it on a New Year’s trip and make some good progress. But I am the boss of my knitting, so I might choose to work on something else instead! I turned the heel and started the gusset of a  pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought at the San Luis Obispo yarn crawl back in 2014.  I also finished a holiday tea cosy in red and green using the pattern Nanny Meiers Tea Cozy by Amelia Carlson published by Fiber Trends. I used spirit yarn from Sears!  Finally, I’m swatching with Little Fish Stitches fingering for a Tee called Walk Along by AnkeStrick. Kelly’s Pr

We celebrate the life of a fiber adventurer we've lost, plus we talk paper, planning, and plotting. How do you keep your life in order? Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Memories In Memory of Greenhook (Amy from Salem, OR) From her local Ravelry Group: Remembering our Amy with a Caps for Kids KAL To honor her memory, we are having a Caps for Kids KAL from now until February 15th, to knit or crochet caps in any washable yarn, any pattern, any size, and donate them to a kids charity. Please post a photo of your cap(s) here before donating them.  Marsha’s Projects I haven’t knit a stitch on the Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein,  but I did wind the fourth skein. Finished socks for myself using Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock in Coconut Grove.  Started another pair of socks for myself using Drops Fabel Print that I bought in San Luis Obispo. I have the book, Tea Cozies 3 by Sian Brown, Alison Howard and Vanessa Mooncie an

We’re recovering from Thanksgiving dinner preparations and cleanup. Even with a small gathering, there was more to do than we thought. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Thank you to  3GreenSisters Etsy shop for providing prizes for the Summer Spin In.  Use  the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping until December 31, 2020.  Marsha’s Projects I haven’t knit a stitch on the  Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein,  but I did wind the fourth skein. I’m about to start the toe of the second socks for myself using Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock in Coconut Grove. Perhaps they will be finished during the episode! I talked about possibly returning my spirit yarn to the universe. As I looked at it again I got inspired to make tea cozies. I have the book, Tea Cozies 3 by Sian Brown, Alison Howard and Vanessa Mooncie and have made the Pineapple and knitting Devon Violets. Kelly’s Projects  I finally finished the Sonny Bono j

We each have new cast-ons and Marsha has a new appreciation for her spirit yarn. Plus there are new project plans, and even a new nonfiber interest. And what the heck is going on in Marsha’s yard? Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Thank you to  3GreenSisters Etsy shop for providing prizes for the Summer Spin In.  Use  the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping until December 31, 2020.  Marsha’s Projects Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. Haven’t knit a stitch in two weeks. But I’ll get back to it. I just have a little thinking to do about alternating the skeins on the sleeves for the two different dye lots.  Finished the first of a pair of socks for myself using Tilli Tomas Artisan Sock in Coconut Grove. Knit about 6” of the second sock. In our last episode I talked about possibly returning my spirit yarn to the universe. As I looked at it again I got inspired to make tea co

Two (count them two!) therapy sessions on this episode! Plus we talk design--both architectural and knitting. And wait, there’s more! A live FO and Winter Weave Along talk round out the show topics. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping. Offer good until December 31, 2020.  Marsha’s Projects I’ve stopped knitting on Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo since I’m running out of yarn. I’ve been perplexed why when the pattern calls for 1500 yards and I have 1600. I think the problem is row guage. I’m getting 37 rows instead of 35 rows per inch. Apparently, that makes a huge impact. I’ve learned my lesson and will check row gauge from now on. I ordered another skein which arrived this week so I can start again on the sweater I finished the Arne and Carlos socks i

Moving, organizing, dog training, and surprisingly only one real project each! Nevertheless we persist with the chatting! Row gauge issues might solve the mystery of running out of yarn. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping. Good until December 31, 2020.  Marsha’s Projects I’ve been busy knitting Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. I’ve reached 21” from the neck and still have to knit another 80 rows plus 19 rows for bottom band. That seemed too long so I stopped knitting and moved onto the first sleeve. I’ve knit about ¾ of the sleeve but not see I’m running out our yarn! Time to start rethinking the project. Still knitting the Arne and Carlos sock in Pairfect. Kelly’s Projects  I’m working on a charity hat with the puffy rib stitch I liked so much on the

We chat about bonsai trees and sled dogs, recap the Summer Spin-In, and draw lots of winners!  Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping.  Marsha’s Projects The deck project is almost done. Just those last pesky details. I’ve been busy knitting Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. Knit about 12” of the body.  Knit an 1898 Hat for Dave who came and helped on the deck. Used Hazel Knits Cadence (worsted) in the colorway Atmosphere. Kelly’s Projects  I started and finished a Dissent Cowl in memorial to Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Pattern by Clarissa Browning.  I also knit another charity hat using scraps from my stash--this one with colorwork. I used corrugated ribbing, lice stitch and then did stripes on the crown.  I finished the second sleeve of the Sonny Bono Jacket a

Kelly dreams of an extreme shawl collar and Marsha takes on a daring knitting repair.  Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com. Also, we have a coupon code for gorgeous bags from  3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping.  Marsha’s Projects The deck project is moving along. I visited a blacksmith for information about a gate using salvage iron parts.  I’ve been busy knitting Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. Knit about 8” of the body. Realized that I had missed a garter stitch rib on the front band, so I did a trick Kelly taught me to fix the mistake. The pattern has increases on the front and back but on different rows. I had to make myself a chart to keep track of the increases.  Here is the Rainey Sister’s blog showing the technique of dropping back to fix a section of knitting.  I did not finish the cotton spinning in time for

Lots of home improvement talk (and some power tool noise) before we get down to the knitting this week. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.. Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping.  Marsha’s Projects: The deck project is moving along, but it’s slower than we originally thought. I’ve been busy knitting on Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. I joined the body and have knit about 6”. Really fun pattern and interesting details. Almost done with the bobbin of cotton fiber. Kelly and I discuss plying options and decide that it would be best to put the fiber on two bobbins and ply from the two bobbins. Singles management can be tricky with cotton, especially for a beginning cotton spinner. I’m planning to knit Walk a Long by Ankestrick using Little Fish Stitches fingering in the Seabrook colorway Mocr

Rats, Arctic Char yarn, using buckets as stepstools, and other foolishness along with the sweater knitting this week! Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.. Also, we have a coupon code for 3GreenSisters Etsy shop. Visit their site and use the code TWOEWES to get 15% off and free US shipping.  We talk about the Iceland Collection of colorways on our new sport weight 3-ply and Aran weight 5-ply Replenish Rambouillet yarns. Marsha was inspired by the colors of Iceland (and some colors she imagined would be there in the summer months) while she dyed these beautiful yarns. Check out the episodes where she and Kim sent dispatches from Iceland, Episode 129 and Episode 130. Marsha’s Projects: I’ve been busy knitting on Holey Comfort cardigan by Hinterm Stein using Elemental Effects Cormo. Finished back and right front of yoke and picked up stitches for left front of yoke. Really fun pattern and interesting details. I have spun ab

We finished knitting, crochet and spinning projects. But the deck construction is still in progress! Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.  Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. We have a coupon code for listeners! 3 Green Sisters makes project bags, spinning wheel bags and loom bags and is providing prizes for the Summer Spin-In as well as as a coupon code for listeners!  They are offering a 15% savings for any bag in our shop with free shipping in the USA with the coupon code TWOEWES. Kelly’s Projects  The Mariannes Cardigan by Trine Bertelsen is FINISHED!  Robert’s Pandemic Socks are FINISHED!  150 grams of Columbia fleece to yarn project is FINISHED!  I think the amount that was listed on the bag of fleece wasn’t up-to-date. It said 3 lbs and I washed up half of it and carded about half of that. So I just guessed it was about ¾ pound or 12 ounces.  I know I didn’t l

Negative test results, a DIY deck, walking, spinning, and knitting, and an updated shop are all on the show this week. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.  Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Marsha’s Projects: Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors. I finished the body and decided not to put in the short rows to make the back longer. I now need to pick up for the sleeves. I had planned to make the sleeves longer but think I will wash and block the Tee before making my decision about the sleeve length.  I spun two skeins of Huckleberry Knits (40/40/20 Targhee, bamboo and silk) and Sauked in Farm (50/50 alpaca/Babydoll Southdown Wool). It is a three ply with two singles of the multi colored Huckleberry Knits and one of the solid Sauked in Farm. Based on weight and ounces completed so far, I think I will have about 900 yards of DK wei

The Summer Spin-In is in full swing. Add in exposure to a scary virus, a little knitting, and some deck building, and it becomes a really full episode! Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.  Join the community on Ravelry or become a patron and support the show on our Patreon Page. Kelly’s husband has been exposed to Covid-19 through someone at his workplace so we talk about that and how strange and scary it feels. Marsha is working on replacing the deck in her backyard and we talk about the project and what it has entailed so far.. She will put up a Ravelry entry for this DIY deck project. She recommends the Fine Home Building youtube channel for DIY videos.  Marsha’s Projects: I have finished the body and started the ribbing of my T-shirt,  Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors.  I spun the first skein of Huckleberry Knits (40/40/20 Targhee, bamboo and silk) and Sauked in Farm (50/50

Another fun episode recorded with live visitors. We have big spinning plans and a finished Tunisian crochet project. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of our shop website: TwoEwesFiberAdventures.com.  Join the community on Ravelry to participate in the conversation. Marsha’s Projects: I am continuing to knit on Summer Fjord by Trin-Annelie using Quince & Co Sparrow in three colors.  I finished  a camel, merino and silk braid from Huckleberry Knits for our Summer Spin-A-Long. I also started another spinning project with Huckleberry Knits 40/40/20 Targhee, bamboo and silk and Sauked in Farm 50/50 alpaca/Babydoll Southdown Wool. It will be a 3-ply yarn when I’m finished. Kelly’s Projects  I finished the Paving Mitts by Ellen Silva (twinsetellen). This is a fun, fast, Tunisian crochet pattern for mitts with a thumb gusset. Two thumbs up! I’m back to work on the Mariannes Cardigan by Trine Bertelsen. The faux seam is working to hide the alternation of skeins better than when