Yarns at Yin Hoo: Recent Episodes
Yarns at Yin Hoo
Fall festival season continues with a trip to the Southern Adirondack Wool & Arts Festival to meet the men behind two new yarn companies.
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It's fiber festival season and knitting is in full gear!
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Once and for all ... I commit M1L and M1R to memory. Two nearly, oh so nearly, finished knitting projects, a new one on the horizon, sewing the Plover Pouch, and a new frontier in education. Plus, a poem featuring allusions to sewing and needlework by Samiya Bashir.
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I've been making progress on two knitting projects and just finished a hand-sewn top with curved piecing. Plus, an excerpt from my current read about owls!
This is a very short episode containing the details of the 2024 YAYH Puzzle Exchange and how to sign up.
It's all about the knitting and the cooking in this episode. I'm working toward a Rhinebeck sweater and a wool skirt to match. Plus project planning and lots of cooking -- with corn and other vegetables. And a poem in defense of an overgrown garden. This episode is full-on summer!
Quarter 2 Ko-fi prize winners, an update on current projects, a trip to Maine, summer reading, and a poem by Teri Ellen Cross Davis.
Yes, I swatched and lived to tell about it! In this episode, I give the details of finished socks, Rhinebeck sweater planning, making simple syrups, and a poem in celebration of Pride Month. All that, plus an update on the Q2 Ko-fi prizes that will be drawn and announced in the next episode.
This episode is chock full of finished projects and pining for the spring festivals. I'm scoring some fleece and trying to find just the right pattern for my handspun Lenore yarn.
The winner of Q1 Ko-fi contributor prize is Jennie / Salmon! Jennie wins a pair of custom made socks by Woolen Waves. Check out Sarah’s sock styles and try to catch up with her at a festival or event. The Q2 prize will be awarded at the Summer Solstice. Battenkill
My finished Eun is the coziest sweater in my closet, and knit just in time for a few days' wear before the temperatures rise! In this episode, I also share the details of a completed spinning project, spindle spinning for 100 days, and returning to the knitting of my colorwork sweater in Tidal Yarns. Plus, a poem by Wendell Berry.
It's an episode about socks and sneakers. I'm back to sock knitting as a portable project after a hiatus of several months AND I made my own pair of sneakers -- and lived to tell about it! Have a listen!
No resolutions: just renewing my commitment to what is already working. Is that your story this year? I don't have the bandwidth for planning, so I'm looking forward to a year of working on the projects that have the most appeal at the moment. In this episode, I talk about two recently finished projects and an new cast on. Plus, beginning bojagi and a poem about Goya's magnificent candle hat.
Items not to scale is a certain path to charm. That is what I'm finding as I enjoy my holiday decorations this season. This episode contains an update on my test crochet of KORE, designed by Maysa Tomikawa. I've been doing some daily spinning and very much enjoying my advent puzzle. All this, plus a fresh poem by Naomi Shihab Nye.
Dressed in our best and ready to take in Unspun: Stories of Silk, a multi-stop exhibit tracing silk production in the Lehigh Valley.
The Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts features the work of contemporary fiber artists who are using silk as a medium.
The exhibit features a children's area with interactive fun. Of course, we took advantage!
Our creations at the Kemerer Museum.
The final stop on the Unspun tour is the National Museum of Industrial History, with information and examples of machinery and supplies that were used in silk production, as well as details of the workers' lives and working conditions.
I stood for a very long time admiring this very large piece of ink on paper: Marquee: Kwon Young-woo (1926–2013). Untitled, 1984. Ink and gouache on hanji (Korean paper), 88 3/16 x 66 15/16 in. (224 x 170 cm). Lineages is on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
I am now five repeats in to the Reversible Scarf pattern by Nikolette Corley, which I discovered in the Abundance issue of the Common Threads publication. I will need nine repeats total to reach a luxurious scarf length. This pattern is a great choice for any homespun or farm yarn you have in stash. It lies nice and flat, looks excellent from both sides, and is a unisex design.
I'm so pleased that Maysa Tomikawa has selected me to join in a test crochet of Kore.
The yarn for my test crochet is Linen Quill and Tussock from Purl Soho.
Here's a photo of my work on Hare Moon. I am really enjoying the thinking process required to manage light and dark when making a linocut print.
I'm pleased with this result and was able to print some holiday cards to honor the full moon near Christmas time in the Year of the Rabbit.
This episode's poem is "38 Billion" by Naomi Shihab Nye. It comes from her collection,
I'm back from a weekend in Rhinebeck, NY and eager to share all of the fiber-y goodness of the weekend. Listen in for festival news, the details of my finished RB sweater, plus -- how to win some NY Sheep & Wool loot! What have I been doing ALL wrong? Listen to find out. This episode closes with a poem titled "How to Listen" by James Crews.
Pumpkin scones from Sally’s Baking Addiction Pumpkin whoopie pies in Better Baking by Genevieve Ko Cheesy baked pumpkin pasta with Kale – NYTimes recipe “Song for Autumn” by Mary Oliver
Hudson Valley Textile Project links HTVP website Clean Fleece New York Common Threads Publication Advent Puzzle Exchange signup link info (episode 315) Off the Shelf “Emplumada” by Lorna Dee Cervantes
Summer's not quite over, and I still have some projects planned for an "indigo summer." I share the details of my completed Holderness top, as well as the start of my Rhinebeck sweater and a blue poem by Laura Villareal.
This episode contains the details of the Yarns at Yin Hoo Advent Puzzle Exchange. Listen on if you are interested or curious. I hope you will decide to take part in this very special gift exchange. Details, links and tips are contained in the episode an in the show notes. Regular segments will resume in Episode 316.
In this episode, I share summer knitting project that's new on my needles, plus more #outsidethesocksCAL making batts, and a delicious summer pie.
This episode is all about my experience of making boba (bubble tea) at home over the past few months. I share some tips, favorite combinations, and products that I enjoy using.
It's going to be an indigo summer! I have summer reading plans, new skills in paper crafts and printing, entries into the Knit Spin Farm #outsidethesockCAL, projects from Taproot magazine, and an excerpt from Camille T. Dungy's new memoir, SOIL: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden.
In this episode, I've started two new projects with sock yarn, and I've begun the final step on the Moonshadow Table Runner. It's been awhile since my quick trip to MDSW, but I share some of the highlights, like the 1/4 fleece of Lenore that I'm working to scour, prep and spin. There's some #memademay chatter, and a passage from Wendell Berry.
In this episode, I have completed a project with handspun yarn and I'm making progress toward my #taprootmake9. Plus, a poem perfect for the spring season from poet Ted Kooser by way of JoAnna Spring.
The Clean Fleece project is sooo close to reaching its campaign goal of $25,000. Find out how you can assist this worthy endeavor. In this episode, I announce the first quarter Ko-fi winner, talk about knitting a new project with handspun, plans for baking one of my Taproot Make 9 selections, and read a poem by Karenne Wood of the Monacan Indian Nation.
My fiber friends, in collaboration with the Hudson Valley Textile Project, have launched a campaign to fund important developments in the fiber industry. Listen and make a contribution or share the details.
Will my Winterlight Mittens get a glimpse of winter? Only time will tell! In this episode, I share news, updates, a prize announcement, "Knit to This" suggestions, and the latest details of my projects.
It's been an exciting month as a fiber enthusiast, with a teaching engagement, finished projects, plans for 2023 -- and a giveaway for YAYH listeners.
In this episode, I talk about some stitching projects completed over the winter holidays, plus quilting, mending, visiting a textile exhibit, and a poem by Billy Collins.
Thanks to my Ko-fi supporters, I’m returning with poems selected from Days 31-40 of my #100daysproject. Check out my Ko-fi page to find out how to contribute, and to see special posts, prizes, and items up for grabs!
I've been finishing up knitting projects -- mostly small, as well as planning for the year ahead. This week, I share some excerpts about the importance of realism and specificity in poetry. I also share the results of sewing my first-ever zero waste garment -- and what I will pay more attention to next time.
I'm reading a poem every day until March 5th. In this episode, I share a reading of the first ten poems, thanks to the generosity of Ko-fi subscribers and contributors.
Scrappy sewing projects have multiplied and now I'm thinking my way slowly to my first quilting project. I'm starting and re-starting Xmas knitting and immersing myself in 100 days of poetry.
It’s episode 300 and I’m finally talking about my visit to the New York Sheep and Wool Festival. It was a LOT of knitting, but I finally finished my RB sweater in Garthenor organic lace. I was knitting the waist ribbing (MB even put in a few rounds) on Friday
Updates on my Rhinebeck sweater and coordinating skirt. Plus, en plein air “painting” with felt, my version of fig financiers and a poem by Jane Hirshfield. Fig Financiers oven 350 In a large bow, sift together 1 c almond flour, 1/4 c powdered sugar, 1/4 c granulated sugar, pinch salt.
A catch-up on finished projects and upcoming makes -- including my Rhinebeck sweater. Plus, pollinators, recipes to savor summer, and a poem by Fatimah Asghar.
This newly-completed Brise cardigan in 100% yak yarn is going with me everywhere. Seriously, everywhere. In this episode, I talk about felted landscape sketches in Provincetown, upcoming Slow Fashion classes at Yin Hoo studio, and a giveaway of brilliant fiber from Riot of Color. Plus, a poem by Major Jackson.
In this episode, I talk about knitting Brise cardigan no.3 and sewing a blouse based on a commercially made top. There’s also exciting news about Slow Fashion Summer Camp, a series of class sessions focused on handwork and the creation of wearable art. Finally, I share some literary passages about
I’m knitting Brise cardigan no. 3 in beautiful lace weight yak yarn, thinking carefully about small modifications and sharing tips for picking up and knitting stitches on the collar — in ONE take! Also in this episode, finished socks, new socks, pattern drafting, wool dresses, clogs, farro salad, and a
In this episode, I talk about projects I’ve been working on (and completing) this spring. There’s knitting, sewing, cooking, and a poem in celebration of #memademay. POEM: “Featherweight” by Chase Twichell in May 16 2022 issue of The New Yorker.
In this episode, Marybeth and I reflect on our 100 days of wearing a wool.and dress and pairing it with hand sewn and hand knit garments from our wardrobes.
In this episode, I catch listeners up on recent knitting projects, like my completed Baltian sweater. I'm contemplating patterns for summer tops. Plus, sustainable options for buying and recycling and a poem by Amy Gerstler.
In this episode, I provide a quick update on December knitting projects. Then, I share a conversation I had with Kelly Vaughn (knitswag), who is working to update Virginia Woods Bellamy's Number Knitting for the contemporary knitter.
https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/episode-291/
In this episode, I provide a quick update on December knitting projects. Then, I share a conversation I had with Kelly Vaughn (knitswag), who is working to update Virginia Woods Bellamy's Number Knitting for the contemporary knitter.
https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/episode-291/
Holiday gift making is complete and I celebrated by casting on a bunch of new projects. In this episode I talk about knitting gnomes, making carrot bacon, my dismissive attitude toward swatching, and I share a new poem by Amanda Gorman.
https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/episode-290/
It's the launch of a new pattern -- this time for a colorwork cowl with a clever grafting technique called "stranded donut grafting." You'll hear all about it from expert knitter and tech editor Ellen Silva. Plus, progress on gift knitting and the #100daydresschallenge. See shownotes at
https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/episode-289/
My new cowl design is coming on November 22 -- listen for details and enter to win a copy! I announce the winner of Pompom Quarterly Issue no. 39, and talk about holiday gift knitting, plus some projects in the planning stages and thoughts on collaboration. For complete show notes: https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/episode-288/
It's the Rhinebeck Review episode, in which I tell you all about my weekend at the New York Sheep & Wool Festival. There's also a prize, so listen to find out how to enter and post a comment on IG or to my website. Plus, what's on my needles and a poem by Gabrielle Calvocoressi, winner of the Audre Lorde Prize for Lesbian Poetry. For complete show notes: https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/episode-287/
Fall is here! Sweater knitting is picking up and the NY Sheep & Wool Festival is just around the corner. In this episode, I'll catch you up on the saga of my RB sweater and share chats with MJ Packer of Battenkill Fiber Mill and Carole Foster of Foster Sheep Farm. They are brimming with suggestions for your festival shopping.
You know how it is: complete one pair of self-striping socks . . . cast on another! In this episode, I provide an update on Rhinebeck sweater progress and share some very special things that happened as I worked on my first felted landscape. Plus, a poem for the season.
It's a catch-up on two recently completed projects, plus the announcement of winners for EZ'S BSJ KAL, and share some thoughts about mending.
It's been a month (almost), and I have lots of making news, including another Amy jumpsuit hack, an upcycled Anthopologie belt, Tour de Fleece yardage, summer recipes I've been loving, and a poem by Teri Ellen Cross Davis.
This episode begins with a list of recent and upcoming fiber events that you can attend in-person and virtually! Then, I continue with updates on my projects and my complete list of summer reading.
In Part 8 of our eight-part series, we discuss the situations that arise as knitters seek clarity about what constitutes an original design and how to negotiate issues of crediting design and technique. Dr. Lilly and I reminisce about the series and close by asking questions of each other. We
In this episode, I talk about my completed KnitLoops socks, a shawl in progress, working on woodturning, and give a recommendation for a BBQ sauce made with rhubarb. Of course there are new socks already on the needles and I share a poem by Jameson Fitzpatrick titled "A Poem for Pulse."
This episode is focused on institutional responses to Elizabeth Zimmermann’s impact on knitters, knitting, and the industry. Dr. Lilly Marsh discusses evidence of the durability of EZ's influence.
In this episode, I talk about my completed Derecho sweater, and share the details of several new projects, including Knitloops socks in self-striping yarn from Knit Spin Farm, the Craghill shawl in Distelfink Fiber Farm Raised Fingering, and my entry into the #lostwordsmal. I've completed all of the preliminary steps for another garment in negative reverse appliqué, this time with a beautiful fern motif.
So far we’ve been talking about what Elizabeth was doing . . . what avenues she was pursuing and how she was developing the channels she had for communicating to her readers, listeners, and viewers. In this episode, we look at the other side of that conversation -- the response of those knitters who were reading, watching and knitting along with Elizabeth. It's the fan mail episode, full of delightful examples from Dr. Lilly's several weeks spent combing through the archives of Schoolhouse Press.
Amy Jumpsuit by Closet Core patterns (hack to dress), Glynn sweater, "ted talk" by Jenny Zhang, link to Distelfink hat pattern on Meghan's website, about Mulberry Hill Farm, link to Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival vendors, link to the Night Sky punchneedle kit and many other craft & knitting kits...
This episode centers on discussion of Elizabeth Zimmermann's newsletters -- how they evolved over time from a sales list to the biennial publication Wool Gathering; how they became a means for EZ to share knitting designs and variations in template form; and most importantly, how the newsletters helped to make a growing knitting ...
A stripe-y cowl for spring in Birch Hollow Fibers' yarn, McCall's M7969, seriously awesome sock yarn from KnitSpinFarm, and "Windchime" by Tony Hoagland.
This episode is focused primarily on Zimmermann’s early work with industry and how she managed a parallel track between developing her own mail order yarn and design publication business with her increasingly critical work within industry spaces and practices. Dr. Lilly Marsh shares some gems from her research, including excerpts from local newspaper articles, and snippets from "the lost document" that reveal her deepest desires for fostering a knitting community.