YARNGASM

Show notes for this episode are over at www.YarngasmPodcast.com

My first sock blank, Scarfy Thing, and Giveaways!  Please find show notes over at www.YarngasmPodcast.com

There WILL be steeking! Please find show notes over at www.YarngasmPodcast.com

It's finished! It's finished! ... And it's GINORMOUS!

The drop spindle returns!!

I discover something new about myself as a knitter, and share quite a few, super lovely yarny packages I received in the mail, this week! Segments include: Announcements, WIPs, Mail, Ask Away!, Shop Update, and Blather. Enjoy!

Thank you for watching!  If you haven't already, please join the YARNGASM Ravelry group, where you can chat about episodes, partake in our KALs, and more! KALS 2017 Box O' Sox KAL January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018 #BoxOSoxKAL2017 (Ravelry Chatter Thread) I created a bundle in the group for you to share your favorite sock patterns! Helen Stewart / Curious Handmade-a-long KAL Patterns April 1 — May 1 Mauve-a-long KAL Co-hosted with Shawna of "Adelaide Cottage" May 1 — TBD FINISHED OBJECTS Askewsme Shawl by Stephen West Voolenvine Yarns, Wolke, "Gothday Cake", "Grim", "The Last Unicorn", "Prickly Pear", "Yarn Pimp X" / Blitzed, "Figbash"  WORKS IN PROGRESS Apple Blossom Socks by Helen Stewart (Curious Handmade) Norah George Yarns, "Thistle" Snowmelt MKAL  by Helen Stewart (Curious Handmade) Voolenvine Yarns, Nouveau, (A) "Poe", (B) "Moonburn", (C) "Aphrodisiac"Eyeball Shawl by Stephen West Pupil: Skeinny Dipping, Merino Singles, "Space Pants" Iris: Skeinny Dipping, Merino Singles, "Olives" Sclera: La Biene Aimee, Singles, "Gateway Purple"MAIL This week I received a super wonderful and generous gift from a podcast viewer. Two project bags from AmeliaXJoy.etsy.com STASH ACQUISITIONS Sweet Sparrow Yarns, Nuthatch, "Tea and Cake" Danielle V Green Enamel Pins SEWING New Sewing Patterns: McCall's M7537 - Hippie dress McCall's M7536 - Basic princess seam dress McCall's M7433 - Archive Collection 1943 McCall's M7500 - Peasant Girl Dress I also ordered McCall's pattern M7313 but didn't realize it called for a gathered waist. But just in time, a lovely podcast viewer pointed me to the Lady Skater dress pattern by Kitchy-Coo! I proceeded to make one out of the pink jersey bat fabric I purchased from Fabric.com, and now want to make 20 more! SHOP UPDATE ONLINE SHOP: www.VoolenvineYarns.com Next Update: Friday, April 14 @ 7pm EST PODCASTS MENTIONED This Old Knit with NinaSquirrel Pie Productions with Tommi Curious Handmade with Helen StewartThe Fawn Knits with LaraKristy Glass Knits with Kristy Skeindeer Knits with EliBabbles Traveling Vlog with Grace BLATHER I was inspired by Jilly of the Knitting Broomstick podcast to start keeping a Commonplace Book. How and Why I keep a Commonplace Book

Thank you for watching!  If you haven't already, please join the YARNGASM Ravelry group, where you can chat about episodes, partake in our KALs, and more! KALS 2017 Box O' Sox KAL January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018 #BoxOSoxKAL2017 (Ravelry Chatter Thread) I created a bundle in the group for you to share your favorite sock patterns! Helen Stewart / Curious Handmade-a-long KAL Patterns April 1 — May 1 Mauve-a-long KAL Co-hosted with Shawna of "Adelaide Cottage" May 1 — July 1, 2017   GIVEAWAYS Shawl Society II - #127 Vshaw7  "I feel like spring has finally sprung when the mud on my farm dries up. The animals and I are much happier. ;)" WORKS IN PROGRESS Apple Blossom Socks by Helen Stewart (Curious Handmade) Norah George Yarns, "Thistle" Snowmelt MKAL  by Helen Stewart (Curious Handmade) Voolenvine Yarns, Nouveau, (A) "Poe", (B) "Moonburn", (C) "Aphrodisiac"Eyeball Shawl by Stephen West Pupil: Skeinny Dipping, Merino Singles, "Space Pants" Iris: Skeinny Dipping, Merino Singles, "Olives" Sclera: La Biene Aimee, Singles, "Gateway Purple"MAIL STASH ACQUISITIONS Leslie Wind Tailored — Knits That Fit Norah George Yarns, "Mermaid"  SEWING I whipped up a few project bags for relatives I saw on Easter. ASK AWAY This week, "RoseBob" on Ravelry asked me about my Tarot card collection. The Wild Unknown DeckEdward Gorey Fantod PackRider Tarot DeckFood Fortunes Deck Stuff Mom Never Told You Podcast - The Art Of Tarot SHOP UPDATE ONLINE SHOP: www.VoolenvineYarns.com Next Update: Friday, April 21 @ 7pm EST Voolenvine Yarns will be collaborating with Primrose Yarn Co.! Mark your calendars! Our Limited Edition Yarns will be listed in our online shops, June 5 @ 7pm EST. PODCASTS MENTIONED This Old Knit with NinaSquirrel Pie Productions with TommiThe Corner of Craft with HannaCurious Handmade with Helen StewartKristy Glass Knits with Kristy Wolff und Schafe with Magdalena BLATHER The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck by Sarah Knight

Thank you for watching! Not the usual format, this week. In this episode I share my adventures in Edinburgh and yarn haul from EYF 2017! Podcasts Mentioned: Along the Lanes with Vero Babbles Traveling Vlog with Grace The Corner of Craft with Hanna Inside Number 23 with Katie Knit Night with MikaMeka Skeindeer Knits with Eli Sticks + Twine with Eric Wolff und Schafe with Magdalena Yarn Haul The Book of Haps, by Kate Davies (Purchased at Kate's Knits)5 skeins, Erika Night for John Lewis, 100% Aran Wool "Prune"Tuku Wool, Fingering, 100% Finish Wool La Bien AimeeEden Cottage YarnsGifts  Wolf und Schafe Yarns Nora George Yarns Crafternoon Treats  More show notes coming soon!!  

Thank you for watching!  If you haven't already, please join the YARNGASM Ravelry group, where you can chat about episodes, partake in our KALs, and more! KALS 2017 Box O' Sox KAL January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018 #BoxOSoxKAL2017 (Ravelry Chatter Thread) I created a bundle in the group for you to share your favorite sock patterns! Honey KAL Co-hosted with Nina of "This Old Knit" December 1 — April 1, 2017 Helen Stewart / Curious Handmade-a-long KAL Patterns April 1 — May 1 Mauve-a-long KAL Co-hosted with Shawna of "Adelaide Cottage" May 1 — TBD FINISHED OBJECTS Vanilla Socks (Box O' Sox KAL Pair #3) Narwhal Needlework, "Squid Ink"I also mention that I want to cast on a pair of Apple Blossom socks by Helen Stewart using Norah George Yarns in her "Thistle" colorway.  WORKS IN PROGRESS Snowmelt MKAL  by Helen Stewart (Curious Handmade) Voolenvine Yarns, Nouveau, (A) "Poe", (B) "Moonburn", (C) "Aphrodisiac" Askewsme Shawl by Stephen West Voolenvine Yarns, Wolke, "Gothday Cake", "Grim", "The Last Unicorn", "Prickly Pear", "Yarn Pimp X" / Blitzed, "Figbash" I also show off some progress keepers and a pin by Hanna from The Corner of Craft Honey Pullover by Amy Miller Voolenvine Yarns, Wolke, "Taiga" + "Dirty On Purpose"It's living in my Love Sock Wool Unicorn Project bag MAIL This week I received two lovely packages from Shawna of Adelaide Cottage and Nina of the This Old Knit Podcast. SHOP UPDATE ONLINE SHOP: www.VoolenvineYarns.com Next Update: Saturday, April 1 @ 10am EST PODCASTS MENTIONED This Old Knit with NinaAdelaide Cottage with ShawnaCreative Musings with Casey Love Sock Wool with SaraCurious Handmade with Helen Stewart BLATHER What I'm watching: The Strain (Hulu)Harlots (Hulu)What I'm Reading (via Audiobook): The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness