TwinSet Designs

By The TwinSet

What's TwinSet Designs about?

Twinset Designs Podcast is hosted by identical twins, Jan and Ellen. They share their thoughts on life, their current fiber adventures (in knitting and spinning and…), and their exploration of the design world. And they laugh...a lot.

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TwinSet Designs episodes:

03.01.2022
Episode 111 -- What Kind of Bee is a Lamb-bee?
In which show notes will come later!
02.21.2022
Episode 110 -- Alignment and Balance
In which Jan continues on her journey towards life clarity and shares news of a baby shower, a birthday, a sleepover, swatches, and aligning her actions with what is actually important to her.
01.31.2022
Episode 109 -- Of Landsharks and Bathsharks
In which The Fulton Theater copes with Covid, Milo copes with veterinary care, Jan moves closer to clarity with regard to the roles she plays, and landsharks and bathsharks abound.
01.22.2022
Episode 107 -- The One That Went Missing
In which Jan explains that, although this is the 108th podcast episode recorded, it will be referred to as episode 107 since 107 seems to have been missed. It's fitting because it's also the episode in which we hear about...
12.31.2021
Episode 108 -- The Shortest Episode Ever
In which Jan comes back to the microphone. Sure, we've heard that before!!
03.27.2020
Episode 106 -- Personal Agency
In which we (yes, we...[twinsetellen](/people/twinsetellen) joins me for much of the episode!) discuss, personal agency, making protective face masks, the SSK Swap to help fiber community vendors losing revenue due to festival cancellations, what's happening in the patterns of Ellen's...
02.07.2020
Episode 105 -- Let's Give This One More Try
In which I give you a very wave top view of the things that have happened in the last year as well as the things I've knit and the things I'm knitting, introduce a new design segment called Design Modifications...
02.25.2019
Episode 104 -- So Many Visitors...And Madrona!!
In which Jan shares her travels away from the farm and visitors to the farm, and in which Jan and Ellen relive the fun they had at the last Madrona.
02.12.2019
Episode 103 -- Back So Soon?
In which Jan shares about signs of coming lambing, hermaphroditic sheep, a complete doggy update, her grandson's name, some design principles for color selection in stranded knitting, a 5-minute interview by Ellen of Eric Allness of Reywa Fibers, some details...
02.04.2019
Episode 102 -- Annual Podcast Episode
In which Jan provides a wrap-up of happenings from the last year...very incomplete, but sufficient to bring us up to date...and in which she makes a call to Ellen to hear about her knitting shenanigans. Note that the call audio...
05.29.2018
Episode 101 -- Happy Memorial Day!
In which I catch you up on five months of patterns of my life, talk about an i-cord edging experiment, get started on Stash Fit, and open up the registration for TwinSet Summer Retreat 2018!! Find the link for the...
01.28.2018
Reboot! (Not an Episode)
In which I give you a quick reboot and suggest you visit http://www.infinitetwist.com to purchase Stash Fit! with the code twinset for a $3.00 discount!
12.31.2017
Episode 100 -- Finishing
In which we review listener memories of the last 100 episodes, share the fun we had spending Christmas together, recollect that it was before Thanksgiving when we recorded the last episode, and forecast a cold winter in Minnesota as well...
12.10.2017
Episode 99 -- Busy, Busy, Busy!!
In which it took me three weeks to edit, but in the meantime I did finish the paper to which I refer in the opening minutes. Also, we do talk about knitting, and about our lives, and about things that...
11.12.2017
Episode 98-- #Whinebeck
In which it took almost as long to edit as it did to get around to recording and in which we catch each other up on the patterns of our lives, all the knitting that's been going on, new contests...
09.04.2017
Episode 97 -- But I Digress
In which we are back from hiatus and we chat about what's been going on -- Jan hosted the TwinSet Summer Retreat 2017 and made a trip to China, and Ellen played around at Cedar Point with her clan and...
07.31.2017
Episode 96 -- Twosday
In which we accomplish a quick catch up, hear Ellen's Kefir, think about the #metricrevolution, acknowledge our birthday, get a little creepy, and announce the winner of the Summer Shawl contest!
07.21.2017
Episode 95 -- So Sweet
In which we catch up on life's joys and sorrows, and get cheered up by Dr. Yarn and our grandsons. And in which we talk about plowing back and forth, the perfect yarn for when you're Friesian, how sweet Jan...
06.29.2017
Episode 94 -- Baby Pants! Baby Pants!
In which we catch up after several months. Jan became a grandma, Ellen went to Scotland, and we both had other adventures. Thanks for your patience while we were gone and while Jan was trying to get the episode edited...just...
05.29.2017
Special Episode -- A Lovely Retreat
In which Jan give some details about the coming TwinSet Summer Retreat -- a few spots remain at time of publication!
04.26.2017
Episode 93 -- Finally Edited
Okay, I'm getting this sucker published -- maybe Ellen will take some time to tell you what's in it, but I just want to be done with it...almost two weeks after we recorded!!!!
03.28.2017
Episode 92 -- Over the Moon!
In which we discuss the upcoming March for Science (which is in April, not March, but I digress), synthetic, man-made, natural, organic, inorganic and other fiber related terms, advice for washing your fleece, and highlight contests and new lambs!
03.12.2017
Episode 91 -- Brought to You by Daylight Savings Time
In which Ellen spends almost 15 minutes talking about how her knitting bit her. It really is impressive. Just saying.
02.12.2017
Episode 90 -- Groundhog Day
Whew! Many tasks kept me from editing this very quickly, but here it is... In which we discuss Groundhog Day (are you surprised?), Ellen's commitment to acquire more skeins than she knits...err, rather knit more skeins than she acquires,...
01.16.2017
Episode 89 -- TwinSetJan Does Japan!!
In which we chat about our holidays -- and Jan goes on and on about her holiday trip to Japan -- and in which we highlight a few other entrepreneurs in which you might be interested, hear from the founder...
12.18.2016
Episode 88 -- Holiday Hiatus
In which we get ready for the holidays...Jan finishes up her current academic term, Ellen discovers walk-in closets, we both get ready for some fun with family over the holidays, and we include a reprise of the knitter's version of...
12.04.2016
Episode 87 -- Weinerific!!
In which we discuss our four Thanksgivings, knitting going to the dogs, a new give away from Infinite Twist, and lots of weiners!!
11.21.2016
Episode 86 -- Moving Forward
In which we take a deep breath and move on from the election, talk about how adorable our husbands are, brag a bit on ourselves, and hear about Ellen's fun at Vogue Knitting Live - Minneapolis.
11.07.2016
Episode 85 -- Did I Happen to Mention...?
In which Jan shares great news, and we both talk about Rhinebeck, Drop Dead Easy Knits, training chickadees and trading rams.
10.11.2016
Episode 84 -- Computer Gods?...Still Chuckling
In which we continue to be challenged by technology, but are very excited to be going to Rhinebeck! No outtakes this time -- we were lucky to get the body of the episode!
10.03.2016
Episode 83 -- The Computer Gods Are Laughing
In which we get you all caught up -- whether you want to be or not.
09.09.2016
Episode 82 -- Technical DIfficulties
At last...after gaining access to a different computer (the old one is likely a total loss -- thank goodness for Carbonite!) and in which we discuss visits to Minnesota, new chickens, hoping for a break in the heat, the Marie...
08.03.2016
Episode 81 -- Absolutely Slowly
In which we acknowledge some farm sadness, but then press on to discuss DIY light boxes and cigar box electric guitars, crazy catch up after summer camp, winning prizes in yarn crawls, how much respect you gain for designers by...
07.18.2016
Episode 80 -- Camp Exclusive
In which we recall the fun we had at TwinSet Summer Camp!
07.05.2016
Episode 79 -- Almost Time for Camp!!
In which we hear a big confession, enjoy reports of retirement festivities, celebrate pride, think of podcaster with whom to dine, hear a negative space essay from Ellen, learn about Devon sheep and their cousins, the brick sheep...aka Devon Closewool.
06.16.2016
Episode 78 -- Zombies and TNNA
In which we talk about great fun had at Zombie Knitpocalypse and The National Needlearts Association Summer Convention, farm stuff, not much knitting, super powers and all the winners from phase one of the UNKAL!!
05.30.2016
Episode 77 -- 12 More Days!
In which we discuss some sad farm news and some better farm news, business travels and ball games, Memorial Day remembrances, and the fact that Ellen is running out of work days rather rapidly!!
05.16.2016
Episode 76 -- So Much Stuff!! (Redux)
In which we discuss trips all over the place, many projects, winning endeavors, buffalo garbanzoes, cowichan sweaters, Nancy Totten Designs and prize winning farm animals plus lots of other stuff.
04.10.2016
Episode 75 -- Waiting for Spring!!
In which we discuss aberrant spring weather, a trip to see Andrew, the wiggle dance, bottle supplemented lambs, naked alpaca and fowl play.
03.27.2016
Episode 74 -- Twofer Two
In which we discuss White House M&Ms;, Lindt Chocolate Bunnies, Big balls of string, more new lambs, pacemaker museums, and running in slippers.
03.27.2016
Episode 73 -- Twofer One
In which we discuss rams and lambs and many hats off to Minnesota, a monumental knitting bite, a book review of Free Spirit Knits and several wiener opportunities.
03.11.2016
Episode 72 -- So Many Things!!!
For which I took almost two weeks to edit and in which we discuss retreats, Stitches West, meeting long lost family and new and old friends, sunning in company of alligators and sharks, the amazining Anna Zilboorg, new contests, and...
02.07.2016
Episode 71 -- Snow Bound!
In which we discuss dealing with Winter Storm Jonas, travel to see Jan's grand newphew, the Knit a Journey Midwinter Retreat, Legally Blonde - the Musical!, CVM, and being bold.
01.18.2016
Episode 70 -- No Kittens Were Harmed
In which we discuss very little in the patterns of our lives, but in which we do discuss getting our spin back on, full time working for part time people, bonus sheds, horny sheep, and, yes, exploding kittens.
01.10.2016
Episode 69 -- Excellent Intentions
In which we reflect on 2015 and set our intentions for 2016, talk about all the hijinx from December, and reinvigorate the TwinSet Rare Sheep Challenge.
12.06.2015
Episode 68 -- Back to Work...Part Time
In which we catch up from being on hiatus. Not only do we get back to work on the podcast, but we both got back to work at our paying jobs. However, twinsetellen has returned in a part time status,...
11.03.2015
Episode 67 -- Lisa (AKA Turbogal) Picks Up the Slack
In which Jan and Ellen chat briefly before Ellen sends Jan to bed to get over her pneumonia so she can go to Peru. Lisa (AKA Turbogal) then joins Ellen to provide you with a complete episode chock full of...
10.22.2015
Episode 66 -- Delayed by Baby
In which we are joyful about the arrival of Andrew and prattle on about many things.
09.07.2015
Episode 65 -- It's a Squid. Really.
In which we discuss how short was the interval between this and the last episode (and yet in which we manage to create almost an hour of audio), jumping the broom, work interfering with knitting, and the fact that Squishy...
09.06.2015
Episode 64 -- What Day Is It?
In which we discuss Ellen's travels to Sweden for World Water Week (there was no wave pool or water slides), apple trees, quick visits with New York daughters, winning state fair entries, squid knitting, and have a short visit with...

What's TwinSet Designs about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

TwinSet Designs episodes:

Episode 111 -- What Kind of Bee is a Lamb-bee?

Episode 110 -- Alignment and Balance

Episode 109 -- Of Landsharks and Bathsharks

Episode 107 -- The One That Went Missing

Episode 108 -- The Shortest Episode Ever

Episode 106 -- Personal Agency

Episode 105 -- Let's Give This One More Try

Episode 104 -- So Many Visitors...And Madrona!!

Episode 103 -- Back So Soon?

Episode 102 -- Annual Podcast Episode

Episode 101 -- Happy Memorial Day!

Reboot! (Not an Episode)

Episode 100 -- Finishing

Episode 99 -- Busy, Busy, Busy!!

Episode 98-- #Whinebeck

Episode 97 -- But I Digress

Episode 96 -- Twosday

Episode 95 -- So Sweet

Episode 94 -- Baby Pants! Baby Pants!

Special Episode -- A Lovely Retreat

Episode 93 -- Finally Edited

Episode 92 -- Over the Moon!

Episode 91 -- Brought to You by Daylight Savings Time

Episode 90 -- Groundhog Day

Episode 89 -- TwinSetJan Does Japan!!

Episode 88 -- Holiday Hiatus

Episode 87 -- Weinerific!!

Episode 86 -- Moving Forward

Episode 85 -- Did I Happen to Mention...?

Episode 84 -- Computer Gods?...Still Chuckling

Episode 83 -- The Computer Gods Are Laughing

Episode 82 -- Technical DIfficulties

Episode 81 -- Absolutely Slowly

Episode 80 -- Camp Exclusive

Episode 79 -- Almost Time for Camp!!

Episode 78 -- Zombies and TNNA

Episode 77 -- 12 More Days!

Episode 76 -- So Much Stuff!! (Redux)

Episode 75 -- Waiting for Spring!!

Episode 74 -- Twofer Two

Episode 73 -- Twofer One

Episode 72 -- So Many Things!!!

Episode 71 -- Snow Bound!

Episode 70 -- No Kittens Were Harmed

Episode 69 -- Excellent Intentions

Episode 68 -- Back to Work...Part Time

Episode 67 -- Lisa (AKA Turbogal) Picks Up the Slack

Episode 66 -- Delayed by Baby

Episode 65 -- It's a Squid. Really.

Episode 64 -- What Day Is It?