Episode 84 - Everyone Has Cliffhangers
In Episode 84, Greg and Pam discuss kittens, fishing, and buttons. They also have a conversation with the Button Whisperer!
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Greg’s Projects
- Greg completely finished a pair of socks for his mom. Yarn is form Camel City Dyeworks. He is using the Fish Lips Kiss Heel on the sock, which is a great pattern.
- Greg is working on a hat design with ModeKnit Yarn.
Pam’s Projects
- Pam worked a tiny bit on Scott’s socks using Patons Kroy.
- Pam is using yarn from Heelside Farms that is worsted 80% Cormo/20% Bamboo for The Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowrey.
- Pam worked on the Flohmarkt shawl by Mary-Ann Lammers using yarn from PassionKnits Yarn.
- Pam prepped some cheviot fiber from Sadie Spins Yarn and made a mug sleeve with the same previously spun yarn, which was promptly frogged.
Knitting Rules
- We are between chapters in Knitting Rules! The Yarn Harlot Unravels the Mysteries of Swatching, Stashing, Ribbing & Rolling to Free Your Inner Knitter(affiliate link). We’ll be back next time starting Chapter 3.
The Button Whisperer
- The Button Whisperer mentioned a few books:
- The Evolution of Useful Things (affiliate link) by Henry Petroski.
- Books, Banks, Buttons: And Other Inventions from the Middle Ages (affiliate link) by Chiara Frugoni.
- A History of Costume (affiliate link) by Carl Kohler.
Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events
- The #KnittingMagicKAL is in full swing. Knit anything from the Knitting Magic book (affiliate link) and join the fun!
Miscellaneous
- Ravelry has a new look. You can share feedback in this thread or this threadon Ravelry. Be sure to fill out their survey!
- Greg loves Old Bay Hot Sauce.
- Greg enjoyed watching the homemade version of The Princess Bride on Quibi.
- We talked about the news that BluPrint / Craftsy is coming back.
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