Unraveling With Greg And Joey

In Episode 37, Greg talks about possession, patterns, and plans. Sponsors I am a Knitcrate Ambassador! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes Vermont Craft Tours Vermont Craft Tours YouTube Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat Pattern Projects Greg is working on 2 pair of socks: Ent Socks and Christmas Is Coming Socks Greg finished the Spring Drops Cowl pattern by Martha Emily (project page). He used Dragonfly Fibers Djinni Sock in the Monster Mash colorway. and loved working with that yarn, even it it might not have been the best color for the project. Greg finished the En Pointe Shawlette pattern by Joyce Fassbender (project page). He used Audine Wools Worsted in the

Episode 36: FiberCrafty In Episode 36, Greg chats with Pam Maher of FiberCrafty. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes SAFF FiberCrafty ShariArts Carolina Fiber Fest Rhinebeck Questionable Origin Debbie Duck Yarns Ol' North State Knitting Guild Affiliate Link Disclosures This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Craftsy, Cooperative Press, Amazon, or Knitcrate and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own, and we’re never compensated to endorse a

Episode 35: Nothing Compares 2 U In Episode 35, Greg and Joey talk about degrees of separation, designing a hat, and hiking. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes Thank-Yous Joey thanks everyone for their kind words and support as he steps back from the show. We’re all going to miss Joey.  Projects Joey provides an update on the scarf for his son. Greg finished socks for his mom (project page). Greg finished the Checkbox Cowl, pattern by Ellen M. Silva (project page). Greg finished the Tempest Hat, pattern by Emily Johannes (project page). Greg Finished the Safe Harbor cowl, pattern by Heather Zoppetti (project page). Greg

Episode 34: Field Recording #4: Joni In Episode 34, Joey talks with his friend Joni. This is the last of the field recordings he made at UWC, back in June, 2017. In this episode, you will hear discussions of needle felting, camel urine, and his cat, Steve. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes Ukulele World Congress (UWC) — Joey had a great time again this year, and gathered several field recordings while he was there

Episode 33: Yeah, So, This One’s Pretty Funny In Episode 33, Greg and Joey talk about foreshadowing, bar fights, and seed stitch. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes Thank-Yous Thanks to PrairieGirlDanie for sending us each a hank of her awesome black yarn: One Twisted Tree Prime in the Take The Black colorway. Get your own from Danie’s One Twisted Tree website. Seriously, go get it right here. Thanks to YumiYarns Shaina for a copy of her Knit Knosh Cowl pattern. Thanks to TwinsetEllen for a copy of her Checkbox Cowl pattern.  Projects Greg is working on socks for his mom. Greg finished the Crosshatch Shawl for his wife (

Episode 32: Worst. Audio. Ever. In Episode 32, Greg and Joey talk about audio, festivals, and basses. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes Projects Greg has been knitting on a new design that he’s not quite ready to talk about yet. Joey provides an update on the scarf for his son. Events The County Fair KAL is in full swing. Check out our Ravelry group for details. We plan to close the KAL by the time we record again and announce prizes on the next episode. SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending. If you attend and see him, come say “hi.” He probably has podcast swag to give you.  Misc New York Sheep a

Episode 31: We Didn’t Enter The Fair In Episode 31, Greg and Joey talk about mermaid tails, fair travails, and hiking trails. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes Greg and Joey both think the city of Toronto, Canada is a lovely city. There has been interesting discussion about how folks listen to the podcast. Projects Joey is working on the scarf for his son and will have it finished in time for his son’s birthday next month. Greg blocked his Emelyn Mae shawl (project page). It’s a birthday present for his mom. Greg finished his new pair of sock: Board Shorts Socks (project page). Knitting with self-striping yarn is addicti

Episode 30: Audio Banana For Scale In Episode 30, Greg and Joey talk about world records, festivals, and disasters. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes Dodec Spinning Wheel: Greg is thinking of making one of these. Greg’s Cigar Box Guitar: photo album of the process of making the guitar. Vogue Knitting: Joey noted that an article in the Fall 2017 issue about setting the world record for sheep-to-sweater was interesting. Guilford County 4-H won’t hold its competitive exhibits at the fair this year: Greg is sad that his local fair doesn’t have competitions anymore. Texas flooding — here’s how knitters can help victims: Arti

Episode 29: Field Recording #3: Yopp In Episode 29, Joey talks with listener-favorite, Yopp, about many things. Topics include knitting, blacksmithing, woodworking, magic mirrors, and fly fishing. This is the third field recording he made at UWC IX, back in June. Yopp was previously discussed on Episode 13: Magical Love Pants, and you should definitely hit up those show notes to see the magical love pants. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pr

Episode 28: Don’t Steal Stuff In Episode 28, Greg and Joey talk about stealing, hiking, and music. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes Thank-Yous Thank you to the surge in listeners we’ve noticed. We don’t know where you’re from — please come introduce yourself in the Revelry group. Projects Joey is working on the scarf for his son and is determined to finish it before his son’s birthday. This year. Greg finished his pair of Allons-y Socks (project page) with yarn from Knitcircus. The gradient yarn from Knitcircus is awesome to work with. In order to use the entirety of the gradient, he is knitting these socks toe-up. He’

Episode 27: Field Recording #2: Connie In Episode 27, Joey talks with his dear friend, Connie, about crochet, pants, horse heads, and Che Guevara, among other things. This is the second field recording he made at UWC IX, back in June. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s siste

Episode 26: Before The Injury… In Episode 26, Greg and Joey talk about swatching, injuries, and sailors. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact th

Episode 25: Field Recording #1: Brenna In Episode 25, Greg is out sick, and Joey flies solo with the first of his field recordings, that he made at the Ukulele World Congress IX. In this installment, he talks to Brenna, about knitting, crochet, socks, butterflies, and how she got into knitting. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of ya

Episode 24: Try This Pod In Episode 24, Greg and Joey talk about fiber events, shawls, and shaving. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them vi

Episode 23: What’s In The Box? In Episode 23, Greg and Joey talk about the weather, knitting winter items when it’s warm, and various subscription boxes. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Y

Episode 22: Working Together In Episode 22, Greg and Joey talk about bulky knitting, international shipping, and working together. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shippin

Episode 21: Cravats, Hats, and Cats In Episode 21, Greg and Joey talk about cravats, hats, and cats. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Thank-Yous AlpakkaAnna, for copies of her newest shawl design: Björkö Shawl. Giveaways Prizes are on the way from the County/State Fair KAL. Thank you for your patience. We announced the winner for a copy of Point/Counterpoint by Kino Knits and Sarah Schira. We announced the winner for a copy of Letterpress by Sar

Episode 20: Actual Knitting Actually Occurred In Episode 20, Greg and Joey talk about scarves, subscriptions, and shipping. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We haven’t shipped prizes from previous giveaways yet. We will, eventually, we promise. Projects Joey is working on a scarf for his son. His promise of finishing it by Christmas in previous episodes did not specify which Christmas it will be finished by. He’s making good progress,

Episode 19: Literally True   In Episode 19, Greg and Joey talk about singers, fair knitting, and ukulele gatherings. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We gave away loads of prizes from the County Fair KAL. Spoiler alert: everyone who entered the KAL won a prize. Tune in and find out what you won. Notes from the Ravelry Group Knitter’s Confessions: a safe place to confess your deepest, darkest knitting secret. Projects Joey is working

Episode 18 - The Sound Of Square Needles In Episode 18, Greg and Joey talk about dreams, fairs, and designing. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We gave away two copies of Unexpected Cables: Feminine Knitted Garments Featuring Modern Cable Knitting (affiliate link) and two copies of Everyday Lace: Simple, Sophisticated Knitted Garments(affiliate link), both  by Heather Zoppetti (published by Interweave Press). Thanks to Stitch Sprouts for p