In Episode 65, Greg and Pam discuss being committed, being involved, and hummingbirds. They also review Leaflet #16 from Elizabeth Zimmermann's "The Opinionated Knitter."

Special thanks to Gate City Amanda for this episode's introduction! Yuu can find her in Greensboro, NC at Gate City Yarns!

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Greg's Projects

• Greg is working on socks (project page) for his mom. He is using a combination of techniques from several patterns: Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lueder, Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist, and Strie Socks, Toe Up by Lara Neel.

Pam's Projects

• Pam worked on her Mohair Magic Kit Poncho. She got it from Kathy at Got My Goat. She recorded a review before she cast on!
• Pam started a new crochet project, the Malia Bag by Rebecca Langford.
• Pam didn't make a project page but she started and finished a crochet necklace (picture below!)
• Pam finished That Nice Stitch Cowl by Susan Ashcroft. She used Tandem by Tahki Yarns.
• Pam finished a secret test crochet (sorry!)
• Pam finished the 2nd hat for her dad. She used 2 colors of the millspun Romeldale/CVM from Zephyr Creek Farm. She "designed" it and used a colorwork pattern (Skyline) from the AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary (affiliate link) by Andrea Rangel.

FiberCrafty

• Angel Locks Fiberworks is a FiberCrafty shop that is a small farm with a mill. They have beautiful gradient roving, natural roving and hand dyed yarn.
• The weekly FiberCrafty newsletter always 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 #16, pages 84-87 featuring 8 knitting techniques! Next up, Leaflet #17, pages 88-89.

Misc. Stuff

• Special thanks for BostonJen for sending us her new GoodReader tutorial!

Current/Upcoming Unraveling Events

• Don't forget our Elizabeth Zimmermann KAL! Have you made one of her patterns? Used a technique? Tell us about it!
• We announced a new Craft-Along! Check out the threads for more information but join us for the Back to School Colorwork CAL starting September 1.

Upcoming Events Where You Might Find Us

• Pam & Greg will be giving a talk about Elizabeth Zimmermann at the Ol' North State Knitting Guild on September 9 in Raleigh, NC.

Media We Love & TV Time

• Orange Is The New Black
• Stranger Things

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