Maine Yarn Podcast

Maine Yarn Podcast

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Maine Yarn Podcast episodes

  • An Interview with Patty Lyons

    Episode 82: An interview with Patty Lyons | The Knitting Bag of Trick Workbook is coming this fall!

    We chat with Patty Lyons about her knitting tricks and tips; why people thing gauge swatches lie; the new workbook coming out this fall; how to use the workbook with a knitting group; and Patty's upcoming teaching and other events.

    ▶︎ Patty Lyons 

    ▶︎▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/c/PattyLyonsKnittingTeacher

    ▶︎▶︎ https://pattylyons.com/

    ▶︎ Purchase Patty's Books

    ▶︎▶︎ https://knitwitportland.com/collections/patty-lyons

    46 min
  • A discussion with Melanie Bernstein of Yarn Journeys at our knitting retreat
    We chat with Melanie Bernstein of Yarn Journeys at KnitWit at the Shores 2024. This year's retreat included Alicia Plummer, Bristol Ivy, and Casapinka. 

    ▶︎ Melanie Bernstein @YarnJourneys
    ▶︎▶︎ https://youtube.com/@yarnjourneys?si=IwUYuDNZojHxpC5o
     

    ▶︎Maine Yarn Cruise
    ▶︎▶︎ https://www.maineyarncruise.com/

    ▶︎ Order your Maine Yarn Cruise bag and passport from KnitWit Yarn Shop
    ▶︎▶︎ https://knitwitportland.com/products/2024-maine-yarn-cruise-bag-and-digital-passport
     
     
    Sign up for our newsletter to get 10% off your first purchase! https://knitwitportland.com/
     
    Episode 81: A discussion with Melanie Bernstein of Yarn Journeys at our knitting retreat, KnitWit at the Shores in Searsport, Maine at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground.
     
    KnitWit Yarn Shop is a local yarn shop located in Portland, Maine. We offer a wide selection of yarns for knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists.
     
    ⬇️ Find us on social media ⬇️
    WEBSITE: https://knitwitportland.com/
    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/maineknitwit
    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/knitwityarnshop/
    Jenn Fleck is an avid knitter, and like to dabble with crochet, spinning, most other crafty things. She is the owner of KnitWit Yarn Shop in Portland, Maine. Julie Nye is an avid knitter, a beginning weaver, and a stand-up comedian.
     
     
    The video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/UNdFHbB4M_w
    32 min
  • Episode 80: Pierre le pingouin | Tips for knitters and crocheters. Design your own baby sweater.
    Jenn and Julie discuss knitting patterns, hacks, and more. Tips to learn to crochet. What to do if you run out of yarn. How to design your own baby sweater.
    What we are wearing
    ▶︎ Ranunculus in Kestrel by Midori Hirose
    ▶︎ Missing Socks
    ▶︎ Dragon Shirt
    ▶︎ Castaway in Wren by Elizabeth Smith
    ▶︎ Terra Socks
     
    Finished Objects
    ▶︎ Desperate Housewife in Vixen and Drapey DK by Melanie Berg
    ▶︎ Terra Socks
    ▶︎ Pressed Flowers in Ultra Alpaca and Frida by Amy Christoffers
    ▶︎ Penguin from the Woobles
    ▶︎ Ellie's Mittens
    ▶︎ Tucker's Mittens in Lucia DK
    ▶︎ Mabel in Luft by Julie Weisenberger
    ▶︎ Moab Hat in Rios
    ▶︎ Woven Black and Cream Scarf in Tosh Copper
     
    What we are working on
    ▶︎ What the Fade by Andrea Mowry
    ▶︎ Linen Temp Square Blanket in Pima 100 and Whimbrel
    ▶︎ Rumphius Shawl from Club KnitWit by Bristol Ivy
    ▶︎ Smoky Socks in Malabrigo Sock
    ▶︎ Esme's Sweater
     
     2024 Retreat featuring Casapinka, Bristol Ivy, and Alicia Plummer
     Club KnitWit Subscription Box
     
     Sign up for our newsletter to get 10% off your first purchase!
     
    Episode 80: Pierre le pingouin - Discussions of patterns from Midori Hirose, Elizabeth Smith, Melanie Berg, Amy Christoffers, Julie Weisenberger, Andrea Mowry, Bristol Ivy, and more!
     
    KnitWIt Yarn Shop is a local yarn shop located in Portland, Maine. We offer a wide selection of yarns for knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists.
     
    ⬇️ Watch Next ⬇️
    Discussion with Club KnitWit members and designers: https://youtu.be/CZpGFA4h00Q?si=7mfxvL5Mm9kqWaFx
    Club KnitWit Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/live/Bh4A74bSuTs?si=JMLjbbEn_WsPmlNZ
    How to work with Kestrel without having to weave in ends: https://youtu.be/gf2S9Wf-VJw?si=efBmy-Ba7svVy8x2
    Episode 79: https://youtu.be/UG-f9mY1WTw?si=pS3wiKySUDN_RpO-
     
    ⬇️ Find us on social media ⬇️
    WEBSITE: https://knitwitportland.com/
    FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/maineknitwit
    INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/knitwityarnshop/
     
    This video: https://youtu.be/QG5m6lJbFVk
     
     
    00:00:00 -
    Introduction
    00:03:03 -
    What we are wearing
    00:08:57 -
    Finished objects
    00:22:50 -
    What we are working on
    00:33:32 -
    What we want to work on next
    00:37:27 -
    Shop talk
    42 min
  • 79: Star Trek Sock Machine

    What we are wearing:

    Julie: Anstruther Cardigan in Bartlett Yarns 2-ply

    Julie: Goosey Socks

    Julie: Test Woven Scarf in Remix and Mousam Falls

    Jenn: Dragon Shirt

    Jenn: Alaska Socks

    Jenn: Spark Cardigan by Andrea Mowrey in Santa Cruz and Entropy DK

     

    Finished Objects:

    Jenn: First CSM Socks

    Jenn: Kawa-sockies in Quasar Fingering

    Julie: Test Woven Scarf in Remix and Mousam Falls

    Julie: Hadley's Mittens in Mousam Falls

    Julie: Dad's Mittens in Lucia DK

     

    What we are working on:

    Jenn: Desperate Housewife by Melanie Berg in Vixen and Emma's Smallidays

    Jenn: Temperature Blanket by Toni Lipsey in Pima 100 and Whimbrel

    Jenn: Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers in Ultra Alpaca and Frida

    Julie: Mabel in Luft

    Julie: Test Purple and Silver Scarf by Julie Weisenberger in Kokadjo and TML Copper

    Julie: Tucker's Mittens in Lucia DK

     

    What we want to work on next:

    Jenn: What the Fade

     

    Shop Talk:

    Owl Bags

    2024 Retreat

    Club KnitWit

     

    Julie's Instagram for info on comedy shows: Woulley

    55 min
  • 78: Jogless Joins

    Video version here:

    https://youtu.be/8tqaFH3M58Y

     

    What we are wearing:

    Jenn: 2nd Butterfly in Lillian and Blossoms

    Jenn: Bear t-shirt

    Julie: Adult Pullover

    Julie: Winter Spice Shawl

     

    Finished Objects:

    Julie: Bright Stripe Mittens

    Julie: Grace's Mittens

    Julie: Anna's Mittens

    Julie: Abby's Mittens

    Julie: Lily's Mittens

    Julie: Emily's Hat

    Julie: Mauricio's Mittens

     

    What we are working on:

    Jenn: Desperate Housewife by Melanie Berg in Little Fox Vixen and Emma's Smallidays

     

    Jenn: Temperature Square Blanket by Toni Lipsey in Quince Whimbrel and Berroco Pima 100 

    Jenn: Hat design in Berroco Vintage Chunky

    Julie: Dad's Mittens in Lucia DK

     

    Shop Talk:

    2024 KnitWit at the Shores Retreat

    Subscription Box

    51 min
  • 77: Snowball from Tech Support

    Join Jenn and Julie as we talk about our knitting and other fun crafty projects.

     

    What we are wearing:

    Jenn: Lightweight Pullover in Quince Chickadee

    Jenn: Dragon t-shirt

    Julie: Pierside Cardigan

    Julie: Easy Speedy Scarf

    Julie: My Socks!!

    Julie: Podcast t-shirt

     

    Finished Objects:

     Julie: Turquoise Stripe Mittens

    Julie: Anastasia's Mittens

     

    What we are working on:

    Jenn: Desperate Housewife in Little Fox Vixen and Emma's Smallidays

    Julie: Bright Stripe Mittens

    Julie: Blue and Green Mittens

     

    What we want to work on next:

    Linen Square Temperature Blanket in Quince Whimbrel and Berroco Pima 100 

     

    Shop Talk:

    2024 KnitWit at the Shores Retreat

    45 min
  • 76: Mitten Train

    Click here for the video version of this podcast!

     

    Podcast Swag!

     

    Finished Objects:

    Jenn: Rhinebeck Doodle Cowl in Quince Chickadee

    Jenn: Sweetheart Raglan Dress in Bo Peep Luxury DK

    Jenn: Third Coast in Emma's Drapey DK

    Julie: Recursive

    Julie: Ali's Tee 

     

    What we are working on:

    Jenn: Open Bar with Open Bar Kit

    Julie: Purple and Green Socks in Polaris Sock

    Julie: Blue and Green Mittens

    Julie: Mabel in Woolfolk Luft

     

    What we want to work on next:

    Desperate Housewife from Melanie Berg

    Strange Brew from Tin Can Knits

     

    Shop Talk:

    Shop Stitch Markers from Katrinkles

    Stitch Stoppers from Fox and Pine

     

    Tin Can Knits Fundraiser

    50 min
  • Box of Frogs

    Click here for the video version of this podcast!

     

    What we are wearing:

    Jenn: Calistoga in Quince Kestrel

    Julie: Ranunculus in  Quince Kestrel

    Julie: Red Socks in Zauberball Crazy

     

    What we are working on:

    Jenn: Doodle Test Knit by Pacific Knit Co in Quince Chickadee

    Jenn: Sweetheart Raglan Dress in Bo Peep Luxury DK

    Julie: Recursive

    Julie: Ali's Tee 

    Julie: Purple and Green Socks in Polaris Sock

      

    Out and About:

    Rhinebeck

     

    Interview with Snallygaster Fibers

    Sit and Spin

     

    1 hr
  • 74: What the Flax?

    Click here for the video version of this podcast!

    Finished Objects:

    Jenn: Calistoga in Quince Kestrel

    Julie: Missing Socks

     

    What we are working on:

    Jenn: Open Bar in Open Bar Kit

    Jenn: Sweetheart Raglan Dress in Bo Peep Luxury DK

    Julie: Smokey Socks in Malabrigo Ultimate Sock

    Julie: Ali's Tee in 

     

    What we want to work on next:

    Jenn: Calico in Wonderland Silk Twist

    Julie: Recursive

     

    Book Review:

    Homegrown Flax and Fiber by Cindy Conner

     

    Out and About:

    Rhinebeck

    Maine Yarn Cruise

     

    52 min
  • 73: Pack My WIPs

    Finished Objects:

    Jenn: Bling Tank in Nimble Sock

    Julie: Shaved Ice in Emma's Yarn Kit

     

    What we are working on:

    Jenn: Open Bar in Emma's Yarn Kit

    Jenn: Chicory in Lanas Light

    Jenn: Calistoga in Kestrel

    Julie: Missing Socks

    Julie: Riddle

    Julie: Smokey Socks

    Julie: Ali's Tee in HM FiberCraft Marshmallow Sock

     

    Maine Yarn Cruise

    Interview with Henry of HM Fiber Craft

    1 hr

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Jenn and Julie talk about all things knitting, yarn, crafts, Maine, traveling, and whatever other fun things come to mind.