Stash and Burn

Episode 30: Ravel Rock

Episode 30: Ravel Rock (42:22)

We called Casey & Jess. They answered.

Jess
Casey
Ravelry
The kernel that would become Ravelry
Maryland Sheep & Wool
Clapotis
Socks that Rock
Yarn Market News
Forecast
Hello Yarn!

If Jenny & I sound a little out of sorts, it's because we were hearing our voices on tape delay, which is a really trippy experience.

Music:

Dig Me Out: Sleater Kinney
Lion's Mane: Iron and Wine

Episode 29: Oooooooh patterns!

Episode 29: Oooooooh Patterns! (34:46)

One Skein Mania!
We are extending the contest to the end of September. You now have until September 30th! We will announce winners when we get back from our break on October 9th!

GoldieGirl Deborah
A finished Architect's Scarf
Goshen
Josephine Top (now finished!)
Yorkshire Aran Tweed
Brea Bag
Santa Cruz Hat
Haruha Scarf (Made By Myself)
Falling Water Lace Scarf
Hilltop Yarns (for Megan's Ruffled Neck Warmer)
Photo of Megan's Ruffled Winter Warmer (same pattern, slightly different name. You will need to scroll waaaaaaaaaay down)
Urban Necessities Patterns by the Subway Knitter
Boston Globe Article
Gretel Beret
Magic 28 Socks
Shedir (this beautiful specimen is from Ms. Eunny Jang)
Cathode
Calmer

Swatching
The lovely folks at Green Mountain Spinnery sent us some yarn to play with.

Green Mountain Spinnery
Sylvan Spirit
New Mexico Organic
Tyrolean Socks
Vermont Organic 2-ply
Pigeon Roof Studios
Joseph Galler 50 camel/50 merino
Jitterbug
BMFA Seduction
1824 Blouson
Asymetrical Cardigan

Thank YOU! Thanks to Green Mountain Spinnery and Maureen!

P.S. We are a little behind in our email responses. We hope that our upcoming break will get us back on track. Thanks for your understanding!

Music:
DIg Me Out: Sleater Kinney
Nhemamusasa: Cosmas Magaya
Boy with a Coin: Iron and WIne

Episode 28: Second Chance

Episode 28: Second Chance (37:57)

This week we talk about what happens to the knits that just don't work for us. In our second segment we return to the bookshelf for more books we love that we still haven't knit from.

Second life knitting
What to do when your knitting just won't cooperate.

Panda Cotton
Life in LaLaLumay Land
Salt Peanuts
Simply Marilyn
Flashdance
Grace by Karen Stockton
Blue Cherry
Tulips
Princess Padme Amidala (of Naboo!)
Kurasawa
Cabled vest
Kureyon vest
Moorish Lattice sweater
Retro prep
Boobholder pattern
Boobholder double-breasted
Jenny's Bolero
Turtleneck shrug
Fitzgerald
Elann Cuzco Wrap

Books we love that we have never knit from
More books for our coffee tables.
Norsk Strikkedesign
Handknit Holidays
Handknit Holidays-along (for pictures of FOs from this book)

Music:
Dig Me Out: Sleater Kinney
Shumba: Cosmas Magaya
Oxbow: Continental