misadventures in knitting: Recent Episodes
(mis)adventures in knitting podcast
Tara & Ashley, two Baltimore friends chronicle their love & missteps for all kinds of multi- craftualism
Today’s topics include: * The Knitters Book Club Knit Along! * What we are wearing * The Sweat Shop of Love * Our Resolutions for 2018
Today’s stash hiding space was shared by CatCameo on Ravelry. This knitter does not actually store yarn in her hubcaps but has considered it ever since her husband found her stash in the office cabinets! Ha, ha! Thank you for the chuckle, CatCameo! The Knitters Book Club Knit Along The Knitters Book Club has begun! This knit along runs from January 1st thru March 31st, 2018. Over the course of the next three months, we will read “A Stash of One’s Own” by Clara Parkes and knit a project des [...]
Today’s topics include:
*Knit Along News
*What we are Working on
*the Top 17 Trends of 2017, a Countdown to Celebrate Knitting!
*Predictions for 2018
*and, our Favorite Fibery Moments of 2017
Today’s stash hiding space was shared by LongCool on Ravelry. This raveler’s stash has grown from 1 bin to 4 and from one cabinet to two in her mudroom. Luckily, her newly adopted mastiff is keeping the territory safe from prying eyes and intruders. Thank you for sharing your hiding space with us, Jessica!
A few weeks ago, we were able to meet Boston Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast and Mary of Kino Knits over a brunch at R House in Baltimore City. Jen recently released the Megarow shawl, a top dow [...]
Amy Legg and Karen Brehm, co-owners of Woolworks Yarn Shop in Baltimore, MD, travelled to Shetland in July 2017 for what many consider to be the “ultimate knitting vacation”. Amy shares what she learned and saw while on the Grand Shetland Adventure led by Gudrun Johnston and Mary Jane Mucklestone, two talented knit-wear designers.
In this special edition podcast episode, Amy talks with us about her epic journey and details how it was truly a “trip of a lifetime”.
Karen Brehm (left) and Amy Legg (right) on their Grand Shetland Adventure
Today’s stash hiding space was shared by Miss CeliesPants on Instagram. Thank you for sharing with us, Renee!
A Bunch of Thank Yous
Since November is the month to be thankful, we would like to thank all of you who listen to our podcast. To Amy, Karen and Brenda, the owners of Woolworks Yarn Shop in Baltimore, MD, we thank you for your continual support. Woolworks offers a variety of yarns and fibers for every knitting occasion, including Woolfolk, Madeline Tosh, and The Fiber Company. See woolworksbalt.com for a complete list of classes, knit alongs, and other special events, such as the Jane Spalding Ceramics Trunk Show on December 2nd from 11AM-3PM.
To Brooke of Fully Spun Yarn, we thank you for being our first ever long distance, computer screen-to-computer screen interview. We cannot wait to get our con [...]
Today’s stash hiding space was shared by Liz-Knitz on Ravelry. Thank you for sharing your secret with us, Liz!
General Announcements
* The Misadventures in Knitting podcast is looking for show sponsorship. If you are a yarn dyer, designer, in a related business or have a unique product, please email us at misadventuresinknitting@gmail.comif you are interested in advertising on the show.
* Ashley and Tara want to know, “what do you want to hear about?” Which topics would you like us to discuss on the show? Ask us your knitting, crochet, or general crafting questions. With your input, we hope to create a more informative podcast. Please find the thread on the Ravelry group.
- Much appreciation to everyone who has already reviewed our podcast on iTunes. Reviews and ratings help a podcast become s [...]
Episode 008-Misadventures with Lace Knitting Are you interested in being a podcast sponsor? We would love to hear from you! Please email us at misadventuresinknitting@gmail.com
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Introduction:
Today’s stash hiding space was shared by Lil Dead Girl on Ravelry. Thank you for contributing, Alissa!
A special nod to Boston Jen of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast. We love listening to your inspiring show and we look forward to meeting you in November!
The Too Much Candy Knit Along and Crochet Along!
*began Sept 15 and will run thru November 1st, 2017.
*Knit or crochet something halloween related.
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Introduction
Today’s stash hiding space was shared MarySK on Ravelry. Thank you, Mary!
General Announcements
- Please share where you “store” your stash in our Ravelry groupfor a chance to be featured on an upcoming episode. We are out of spaces and need your help!
- Our podcast will continue to air once every three weeks. Our goal is to have a bi-weekly podcast beginning in January
- Knit-Along/Crochet-Along Announcement!
- First Knit Along! #TooMuchCandyKAL
- September 15- November 1st (that means it is happening right now!)
- Knit something Halloween related.
- Sign up and share photos in the Misadventures in Knitting Ravelry Group and on Instagram with the hashtag TooMuchCandyKAL
- Prizes will be awarded! 1 [...]
*** Please note, because Tara and Ashley are sewing more, our future episodes will include a separate section dedicated to sewing toward the end of the episode.
Introduction
This week’s stash hiding spot was contrubuted by therowantree on Ravelry. Thank you for your participation, Heather! Listeners, please visit our Ravelry group and share your stash hiding space with us. We will reveal one secret per episode! Shhh!
A special shout out to Algebrina of the “Just One N” videocast. Thank you for visiting Woolworks and introducing yourself. It was nice to meet you!
The Too Much Candy Knit Along/Crochet Along
- September 15-November 1st
- Knit or crochet something Halloween related. (A bundle has been cr [...]
Where Do You Hide Your Stash?
This week’s stash hiding spot was shared by Mrs. ScubaFish on Ravelry, who knows how to turn a dropped ceiling into a secret yarn bunker! Mrs. ScubaFish, we found your knowledge of drop ceilings to be absolutely hilarious! Thank you for contributing to our podcast!
Listeners, please tell us where you hide your stash in the Misadventures in Knitting Ravelry group! We may share your secret in an upcoming episode!
A Special Announcement
We are hosting our first ever knit-along, the Too Much Candy KAL! The KAL will run from September 15th-November 1st. The only rule is that you knit something Halloween related. We will create a “bundle” in our Ravelry group to help generate ideas if you are feeling stuck. “Double dipping” is allowed! [...]
What we are Working On
Tara completed the 1650 yard Joji Locatelli mKAL, the Starting Point Wrap, using Madeline Tosh Light, Madeline Tosh Sock, and Zen Yarn Garden. The picture below was taken while on vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. She is pleased with the result and highly recommends the pattern!
Tara finished the Diplodocus Sweater by Kate Oates of Tot Toppers. She used Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio Worsted for the main color and five different colors of Jill Draper Hudson for the ribbing, yoke and stripes. She knitted the size 24 month and it is modeled here on a 4 1/2 year old. This sweater is kid-approved!
Finally, Tara surprised Ashley with two other finished sweaters [...]
Stash Hiding!
We want to know, where do you hide your stash? Please send us an email or leave a comment on our page! We will read your secret hiding place aloud during future introductions! Tara recently found 5 skeins of yarn in the glove compartment of her car.
What We are Working On
Ashley finished the Find Your Fade Shawl by Andrea Mowry! It took a long time but was well worth it.
Ashley also finished the Kevin McCallister’s Moose Hat by VR Knits. The hat was inspired by the movie, “Home Alone”. She used Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok in the colorways Highland Sheep and Red Rocks. Some modifications were made. She shortened the colorwork pattern to fit her son’ [...]
Ep 002 - How the (Mis)Adventures Began
What we are Working On:
Tara finished the All Ways Cowl by Laura Nelkin, which was the September shipment for the Lola’s Choice Club. Yarn is Mrs. Crosby Train Case in the Toucan Colorway.
Ashley finished the Susan B. Anderson Smooth Operator Socks for her husband. She used Regia 4-ply Arne and Carlos 03760.
Tara is working on the Joji Locatelli Mystery Wrap/Starting Point Wrap. She is nervously playing a game of yarn chicken with colorway #3! If you want to see pictures of the work-in-progress, click
In this episode, Ashley and I introduced ourselves and the podcast. We discussed recent finished objects, imaginary knitting, and our experience at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival that took place May 6th and 7th at the Howard County Fairgrounds.
Misadventures:
Oh, there were so many awesome (mis)adventures this past week because of the festival!
Ashely purchased a skein of KnittyAndColor Acoustic Sock in the colorway “Acid Rainbow”, a skein of Neighborhood Fiber Company’s Studio Sock in the colorway “Swoon”, Justamere Tree Farm Pure Maple Syrup, a skein of Buffalo Skies DK in “Wolf Brothers”, and two skeins from