In Episode 58, Greg and Pam discuss Pollen, Divisive Foods and Knitting Spies. They also review Leaflet #9 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's "The Opinionated Knitter."

Special thanks to Diane (scitchr) for this episode's introduction!

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Notes

Dear Listeners

We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages.

Greg's Projects

• Greg is working on a new design. More to come.

Pam's Projects

• Pam is all the way done with the Stripe Domination Hatfor the KAL. Her niece has approved it as desirable.
• Pam has been working on her Rickrollby Mary Annarella. She is using yarn from The Fibre Studio.
• Pam also (finally) started a new pair of socks. They are the CPCTCsocks from Sarah Jordan. She is using yarn from ShariArts.
• Pam was going to work on Gina's Brioche Cowlfrom Purl SohoBUT she hasn't touched it in a long time and found a lot of mistakes. She decided to rip out about 1.5" and made a tutorial.
• Pam had a sweaterthat needed some repair work so she got that done.

FiberCrafty

• Sharon is the dyer behind CabinWool Fiber Artsand she has mostly yarn and some fiber. She has some yarns that pair beautifully together if you are looking for some coordinating sets!
• PassionKNITS Yarnhas offered a coupon code for our listeners! Use code PKY2019 for 20% off your purchase until April 30.
• The weekly FiberCrafty newsletteralways has a list of current coupon codes! And other fun stuff. Pam writes it, it's good. You should subscribe.

The Opinionated Knitter(affiliate link)

• We discussed Leaflet #9, pages 52-55 . The pattern included is Garter Stitch Blanket in Sheepsdown. Next up, Leaflet #10, pages 56-57.

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• Join in on our KAL! Let's explore color dominance with the Stripe Domination Hatby Ellen Silva. See the KAL thread in the Ravelry Groupfor a pattern discount code. And there is a prize up for grabs!

Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us

• Blue Ridge Fiber Festival (June 7 & 8) in beautiful Sparta, NC. Some classes will be offered on June 6.

Miscellaneous

• The Carolina FiberFest is looking for knit and crochet design submissions for the 2020 Craft-Along. Details are on the website.
• Greg made boiled peanuts in his InstantPot. You can try them, too, using the recipe he found.
• The Heavy Metal Knitting World Championshipsare set for July 11, 2019 in Joensuu, Finland. If any of our listeners participate, let us know!
• Pollen! Greg found some clip that demonstrates the pollenpocalypse. Durham is about 20 minutes west of Pam and an hour east of Greg.
• Slow TV: National Knitting Night, Bergen to Oslo, and National Firewood Night

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