Episode 24: Try This Pod

In Episode 24, Greg and Joey talk about fiber events, shawls, and shaving.

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Notes

• Thank-Yous
  • Kino (aka Mary) gave Greg a copy of Caius, her newest sweater pattern, which she thought he might enjoy knitting for Blueberry. Greg is hoping to cast on soon. We’re going to give a copy of the pattern!
• Ravelry Goings-On
  • #TryPod — Encourage your friends to try a new-to-them podcast. We encourage you to recommend our podcast! Use the #TryPodABitLate hashtag when you talk about this on social media.
• Giveaways
  • We gave away a May 2017 Knitcrate box! Listen to the episode and check our Instagram Feed to see if you won.
  • We are giving away a copy of the Caius sweater pattern by Kino. Check the Ravelry group to enter.
  • We are giving away a copy of the World Of Difference shawl pattern by BostonJen. Check the Ravelry group to enter.
• Projects
  • Joey continues to talk about not working on a scarf for his son.
  • Greg is working on his Halcyarn Socks (project page). First sock is complete, and he’s about 50% done with the foot of the second sock. He’s hoping to move this to FO by the next time we record. He loves the contrasting cuffs, toes, and heels in black, but he hates weaving in the ends with black yarn. Yarn is custom-dyed by Dr. Kelly from the Ewe University podcast.
  • Greg knitted a Knitted Travel Mug Kit, pattern by Knits4Comfort. He highly recommends the kit, which is available in Jenn’s etsy shop.
  • Greg knitted an In Threes (project page) by Kelly Herdrich for an upcoming baby shower. He loves this pattern, it makes a great baby gift. He knitted it in Twist Fiber Studio Haywood Worsted in the “Girl At The Rock Show” colorway.
• Reviews
  • World Of Difference by BostonJen. Greg and Joey both think this is a great shawl pattern. We’re giving a copy of the pattern away!
• Podcasts We Mention
  • Kino Knits
  • Twinset Designs
  • Down Cellar Studio
  • The Bernie Sanders Show
• Events
  • We’re getting ready for the County Fair KAL. Prize contributions are coming in:
    • Twist Fiber Studio is providing a hank of fingering-weight yarn.
    • SewFlo is providing a bag from their easy shop.
  • Carolina FiberFest. Greg attended the Carolina FiberFest in Raleigh, NC and had a great time.
  • SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending.
  • Ol’ North State Knitting Guild — Greg is scheduled to speak at the September 11, 2017 meeting.
• TV Time With Joey
  • The Americans. Joey shared that the current season airing on F/X will not be the final season! There was much rejoicing.
•  Misc
  • Vermont, the state where Joey wants to move.
  • Bill Nye the Science Guy
  • Go Atlanta User Group — Joey is speaking here on Tuesday, April 25
  • Barrister and Mann Petrichor Shaving Soap and Petrichor Aftershave — Joey loves these shave products