CC Knit circus 5k Total so far 1,703.5

KJ Knit circus 5k Total so far 2294.9

Episode Number: 25

Record Date: 8/25/21

Kelsi:

Vanilla Socks - Desert Vista Dyeworks - Rainbows rule the world

Sea Glass Tee - Abbye and Selena, Wool and Pine Designs

Ravelry Linkhttp://www.woolandpine.com/

Bright Axis - Stephanie Lotvan of Tellybean Knits

Ravelry Link

Lap Blanket - Corner to Corner Crochet Method

Mandala

Born in Berlin - Wollmuschi

Paid for pattern on Ravelry

Hat Not Hate hat #5

Caitlyn:

Copycat Dishcloth by Michelle Krause

Ravelry Link 

Aperture Shawl by Ambah O'Brien

Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link

Free Pattern

End of the Trail (FOs)

Caitlyn:

Ravelry Link

Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL!

Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits.

Various super value worsted acrylic yarns, I think it’s mostly red heart.  Lots of colors!

Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link

Living Room: Free as a bird by Kajsa Vuorela Fredriksson

Ravelry Link Gravel Knits Website Link

What’s Hopping

Kelsi:

I’ll admit to my sweater quantity.  Caitlyn coerced me ;)

Caitlyn:

Madelinetosh Van! Came to Yarn Junction Co. with one of a kind colorways!

Two Skeins for Madelinetosh Vintage -100% Superwash Merino Wool

Medium Weight (4) Worsted

Color is a semi solid vibrant orange

Find us

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

You can email us at: [email protected]

Kelsi:

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Untappd: kelsidj

Caitlyn

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

Record Date: 8/18/21

Entries for the our Hat Not Hate Make a Long are due by Sept 13th on Instagram, Facebook or our Website.  Remember to use the hashtag #gkmal2021hatnothate.  We’ll be drawing for winners during the first episode we record after September 13th.

Any type of yarn, any pattern as long as the hat's circumference is 16-20 inches and the hat is 75% blue.  Each hat counts as an entry!

There are several places to enter - Instagram, Our Facebook group, or our Website.

Please use TWO hashtags, one for our tracking and one to support the program

This week's Short Cuts focuses on the things we love about knitting, what makes want to knit and the particular things that make it fun!

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

You can email us at: [email protected]

Check us out at untapped for today's beverages at Gravel Knits

Kelsi:

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Untappd: kelsidj

Caitlyn:

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. Please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcasts...and maybe even somewhere where you don’t!

Record Date: 8/10/21

Ugly Baby is a very fun store!

Safiyyah Talley (The Drunk Knitter)

What’s Brewing Current projects/ cast ons)

Kelsi:

Vanilla Socks - Desert Vista Dyeworks - Rainbows rule the world

Sea Glass Tee - Abbye and Selena, Wool and Pine Designs

Ravelry Link http://www.woolandpine.com/

Caitlyn:

Caitlyn’s Work Project: Copycat Dishcloth by Michelle Krause

Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL!

Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits.

Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL!

End of the Trail (FOs)

Kelsi:

Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 1229.2 Meters - I need to update this yet

Caitlyn:

Part of Knit Circus 5k Total so far 926.25

What’s Hopping          (Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting)

Kelsi:

Minis!

Caitlyn:

Stranded by the Sea

MJ Yarns

IRL

KJ - So Caitlyn, what’s been going on this week?

Find us

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Instagram and Untappd as: GravelKnits

You can email us at: [email protected]

Kelsi:

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Caitlyn:

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

Episode Number: 22

Tonight's Drinks:

Podcast beverages (Links direct to Untappd)

Thank you so much for the kind words Cathy!!!!  (Insta: catsvehlak)

What have you been listening to?

Make Good Podcast

What’s Brewing

Kelsi:

Vanilla Socks - Desert Vista Dyeworks - Rainbows rule the world

Mini Party Socks

Brew City Christmas Mini Skeins

Sea Glass Tee - Abbye and Selena, Wool and Pine Designs

Caitlyn:

Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits.

End of the Trail (FOs)

Kelsi:

Wedding dress!

Take a Bow Dress - Lauren Riker, Girly Knits

Ravelry Link https://girlyknits.com/

Knit Picks Gloss DK in Robot

Nothing really but here’s an update on my meters for the Knit Circus 5k -

Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 1229.2 Meters - I need to update this yet

Caitlyn:

What’s Hopping (Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting)

Kelsi:

Minis!

Find us

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Kelsi:

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Caitlyn:

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

Episode Number: 20

Announcements:

Hat Not Hate MAL

What’s Brewing Current projects/ cast-ons)

Kelsi:

Wedding dress!

Mini Party Socks

Brew City Christmas Mini Skeins

Shave ‘em to Save ‘em Shawl Challenge

Sea Glass Tee - Abbye and Selena, Wool and Pine Designs

Ravelry Link http://www.woolandpine.com/

Fingering weight colorwork short sleeve tee. I’m using my minis from the Merry Everything and Happy Always mini swap.

Caitlyn:

Slip Stitch Dish Towel by Willow Yarns Design Team

Krampusnacht Socks by Carlie Perrins

Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits.

End of the Trail (FOs)

Kelsi:

Tie Me Up Tie - Bernat

#1 of 2 is complete.  The other I’m hoping to be done with tomorrow.

Nothing really but here’s an update on my meters for the Knit Circus 5k -

Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 1229.2 Meters

Caitlyn:

Diagonal Knit Dishcloth by Jana Trent

Diaper Bag Shoulder Strap

Find us

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Kelsi:

Caitlyn:

Episode Number: 19

Kelsi:

Wedding dress!

Take a Bow Dress - Lauren Riker, Girly Knits

Ravelry Link https://girlyknits.com/

Knit Picks Gloss DK in Robot

Mini Party Socks

Ravelry Link

Brew City Christmas Mini Skeins

Caitlyn:

Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL!

Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL!

Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL!

Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits.

End of the Trail (FOs)

Kelsi:

Nothing really but here’s an update on my meters for the Knit Circus 5k -

Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 1229.2 Meters

Caitlyn:

Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 722 Meters

Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL!

Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL!

Find us

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Kelsi:

Caitlyn:

Record Date:  6/30/21

Our First Sweaters!

CC: Daelyn Pullover by Isabell Kraemer

KJ - No links to my sweater, I don’t even have a clue what it was called.  It’s not even finished.

3-Trail Safety and Etiquette

LInk to Rails to Trails Conservancy

Be Observant

Start by knowing where you are.  What trail are you on? What county are you in? Does the trail have any times it is closed - times of day or times of year?  There may be times it’s acceptable to ride on a trail when it’s closed but it’s often best to follow trail closings and stay off. Ex construction

Sometimes you may actually be, but most likely you’re not the only person out there.  You want to acknowledge not only your surroundings but the people around you as well. Too often you’ll get someone flying down the bike trail going way faster than they should, creating unnecessary risk to everyone else.   Know who is allowed on the path or trail you’re riding.

Ride Right, Pass Left

Especially on more urban bike trails, act as if you’re a car.  In the US that means ride on the right and pass on the left. Slowing down when you come up on someone.  When you do go to pass, let the person or people you’re passing know that you’re coming.  I prefer to say something like “Passing on your left” or “Two bikes coming on your left” This is especially helpful if you’re riding in a group.

Who gets to go?

Essentially what it boils down to, if you’re faster, slow down or stop for people who aren’t as fast and then pass when it’s safe. Bikers should yield to pedestrians and equestrians all the time and the winter may also include snowshoers or skiers.  On mtb trails, yield to the person climbing their bike up the hill.

Don’t block the trail

This has two parts -

Stopped:

Riding:

Be nice!

That’s FO for now!  Talk to you in our next short and in the next Gravel knits full episode!

Find us

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Kelsi:

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Caitlyn:

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

Episode Description: Can you use a beer bottle to block socks?

Dranks

American Beer night!

Shout Outs:

YarnMinx - Thank you for reaching out on instagram and sharing our recent episode release!

What have you been listening to?

Shout out, podcast: Knitting with Confidence and Hope (A well known line from Elizabeth Zimmerman)

Updates

What’s Brewing Current projects/ cast ons)

Kelsi:

Wedding dress!

Take a Bow Dress - Lauren Riker, Girly Knits

Mini Party Socks

Brew City Christmas Mini Skeins

Shave ‘em to Save ‘em Shawl Challenge

Caitlyn:

Living Room: Dumpster Fire 2020 by Kino Knits.

Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL!

End of the Trail (FOs)

Kelsi:

DK Ripple Bralette - Another Jessie Maed

Hat Not Hate Hats #2, #3, and #4

Hat #3

Hat #4

Spinning! First of Caitlyn’s Birthday Yarns!

Knit Circus 5K Current Total: 980 Meters

Caitlyn:

Bryan’s Car Project: Traditional Dishcloth by Staci Perry

Part of Knit Circus 5k MAL!

What’s Hopping (Stash Enhancements/Yarn collecting)

Kelsi:

Spring's Yarn; CVM/ Rambouillet, Fingering weight, 2-ply, naturally colored, 2019 The Hollyhock Farm

Fiber for Spinning. Rolags. 3 ounces total. American Domestic Wool/Nylon Blend (90/10). "Look for the Rainbows"

Caitlyn:

New Garden Farm Website New Garden Yarns Facebook Page newgardenyarns instagram

Hangovers (Knitting Disasters)

Kelsi:

I tinked back a couple rounds on my dress at one point.

Caitlyn & Kelsi discuss blocking!

Find us

Bryan:

Kelsi:

Caitlyn:

Record Date: 6/15/21

Cole is originally from Redfield, Iowa and has been biking forever.  He likes micro brews, long bike rides, and letting his amazing hair blow in the wind.

We know that you all are familiar with our podcast host Kelsi-but just a quick intro about Kelsi:  Kelsi is from Ames, Iowa and has also been biking since the beginning of time.  She likes micro brews, long bike rides, and Knitting in strange places during her biking adventures.

Tune into the episode to learn more about Cole and Kelsi and their experience Gravel Biking!

Don’t forget about our Hat not Hate MAL!

There are several places to enter – Instagram, Our Facebook group, or our Website.

Please use TWO hashtags, one for our tracking and one to support the program

Prizes will include a fibernymph dyeworks skein (you will get to choose between a few options) and some of Kelsi’s hand spun!

You can find us on facebook at: Gravel Knits

Kelsi:

Ravelry & Instagram: BikesBrewsEwes

Caitlyn:

Ravelry & Instagram: CaitlynNLloyd

Please message us to let us know what you would like us to talk about! And we would love to hear what you think about the show. Please leave us a review wherever you listen to our podcasts…and maybe even somewhere where you don’t!