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 I may be a busy bee dyeing yarn for the upcoming Indie Untangled Trunk Show, but I still managed to finish my Rhinebeck ensemble!  ANNOUNCEMENTS Voolenvine Yarns will be vending at the Indie Untangled Trunk Show on October 14, 2016. The Best Western Plus, 503 Washington Ave., Kingston, N.Y. Click here for directions. I'll also be attending Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool festival on Saturday, October 15 - Do stop by the Podcaster Meet-up @ 1pm. Hope to see you there!! KALS Box O Sox KAL  Time frame: January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017 Exploration Station KAL  Co-hosted with Laura from the Dyer's Notebook Podcast Time frame: September 1 - October 31 Unicorn KAL! ✨

This week I share a HO, progress on my Exploration Station, some new additions to my fall wardrobe, and a sewing pattern haul from Joann Fabrics. In "Blather",  I explore what to watch and read during a vampire drought. ANNOUNCEMENTS Indie Untangled Trunk Show  Friday, October 14, 2016 from 5pm - 8pm Rhinebeck Podcaster Meet-up!October 15 @ 12pm on the Hill KALS Box O Sox KAL Exploration Station KAL  Co-hosted with Laura from the Dyer's Notebook Podcast Timeframe: September 1 - October 31 Unicorn KAL! ✨

ANNOUNCEMENTS Changes to VoolenvineYarns.com  KALS Box O Sox KAL Exploration Station KAL  Co-hosted with Laura from the Dyer's Notebook Podcast Timeframe: September 1 - October 31 Unicorn KAL! ✨

ANNOUNCEMENTS Knit Style Yarns Knit Style Podcast Congrats, Sharon!

THIS WEEK: Let's talk about unicorns, a new LYS, and bra-making! ANNOUNCEMENTS Woolyn Grand Opening - August 20 - 21 KALS Unicorn KAL! ✨

This week, I announce a Unicorn KAL that I'm co-hosting with Magdalena from the "Wolff und Schafe" podcast, embark on an afterthought heel experiment, and chat about my latest sewing creation. KALS Unicorn KAL! ✨

Check out my latest FO, and why I'm no totally giving up on after-thought heel socks. In sewing, I share my Cercei-inspired dress and talk about what colorways you can find in my shop, this weekend! FINISHED OBJECTS Pebble Socks by Mina Philipp MC Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres, Twist Sock, "Birthday Cake" CC Yarn: Frog Tree Pediboo WORKS IN PROGRESS I'm in the midst of designing a new shawl pattern! Afterthought Heel Vanilla Socks  Yarn: Fibernymph Dyeworks, Bounce Sock, "Time To Make the Donuts!" Sofia Shawl by Lyubov Shalnaya Northbound Knitting, Superwash Merino Lace, "Gunmetal" 6/0 Beads SEWING I made another Hollyburn Skirt (SewaholicPatterns.com)! Be sure to join Katie's (from Inside Number 23) sew-a-long for this pattern, which kicks-off August 1. Cercei Lanister is one of my favorite characters from the Game of Thrones series — especially because of her wardrobe! One day I got the crazy idea to make an everyday / modern Cercei dress, and this week I made it happen! I blogged about the process, over on my sewing blog, HausOfVoolenvine.com.   Pattern: McCall's M6959Fabric: Kaufman Manchester Textured Yarn Dye Solid Shirting in Wine and Camel I also signed up for Craftsy's Couture Finishing Techniques with Alison Smith. PODCASTS MENTIONED Inside Number 23 Knitting Expat This Old Knit SHOP UPDATE International-Friendly Update: Saturday, July 30th @ 10am EST No shop update the following week.  Next Update: Friday, August 12th @ 7pm EST - Gorey Details Colorways will be released!! BLATHER This week, I lament over lonely sushi nights, talk about what we'll be doing in Cape Cod, and wax poetic about Converse Sneakers — so many colors! Subscribe to this blog.

In this week's episode, I chat about my latest WIPs, and tackle a new sewing technique ... boning! I also announce Lace-a-long prize-winners and share some new stash enhancements. FINISHED OBJECTS Pebble Socks by Mina Philipp MC Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres, Twist Sock, "Birthday Cake" CC Yarn: Frog Tree Pediboo WORKS IN PROGRESS Sofia Shawl by Lyubov Shalnaya Northbound Knitting, Superwash Merino Lace, "Gunmetal" 6/0 Beads New Shawl Design Yarn: Voolenvine Yarns, Nouveau in "Neptunia" and "Black Pearl" SEWING Akita Top Marilyn DressI also mention the By Gum By Golly sewing blog. Eyelet Sundress from Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book I made a sweetheart bodice version, inspired by this post. If you'd like to know more about what went into making this dress, I blogged about it over on my sewing blog, Haus of Voolenvine. I'm also going to be joining Katie's (from the Inside Number 23 podcast) sew-a-long for the Hollyburn skirt ... which kicks-off August 1! STASH ENHANCEMENTS On the Round Yarn Everyday Sock, "After the Storm"Gingher Fabric Shears Gertie Sews Vingage Casual Tulip crochet hooks LACE-A-LONG WINNERS Brokilon Shawl pattern by Agata Mackiewicz
 Winner: #104 Klinej - Old Flames Scarf by Kris Basta

 Random Act of Color Wrap by Debbie Reece
 Winner: #166 - TheCrampedHand - Winding Way socks by Emily Wessel in the book Handmade in the UK 

Wolff & Schafe Yarns 
 Winner: #13 Emelony - The New Prayer Shawl Companion By Janet Severi Bristow & Victoria A. Cole-Galo // Lace Socks from "Joy of Sox" by Linda Kopp
With Pointed Sticks - Mini Skeins
 Winner: #46 Golfboyzmom - Renaissance Fan by Nim Teasdale// Jolly Roger shawl by Aino Haikala // Bad Nut by Josh Ryks BLATHER Lately I've been watching: The Knick (Season Two) Doctor Thorne PODCASTS MENTIONED Knitting Expat 90% Knitting Sticks + Twine Handmade and Woolen Michele Wang  Subscribe to this blog.

The party continues! In part two I answer a plethora of AMA questions, announce giveaway winners, and Blather about our trip to Maine. In other news, I do share a new project cast on. In lieu of my epic Loden FAIL, I stumbled on the Sofia Shawl, while browsing Pinterest. And so far, I am LOVING it! I'm using lace yarn from NBK that I had purchased at Gauge + Tension. Subscribe to this blog.

This week, we're celebrating 6 years and 200 episodes of the YARNGASM podcast! Whether you've been with me since the beginning or just tuning in, I answer some of your most pressing queries about me and the show. Please note: The 200th episode is split into two parts. The first part has general podcast content, while the second (to be published on July 8th) I answer questions from the 200th Episode AMA thread and announce giveaway winners. In this episode I share what I've been making, announce giveaway winners, and share some MAIL Melissa from the Spicy Homemaker podcast arranged a podcaster swap. I was paired with Ally from the "Get Lit & Knit" podcast, who sent me a super fun package! I also received an incredibly wonderful swap package from Eric of the Sticks + Twine podcast. FINISHED OBJECTS HO - Pebble Socks from "Beyond Vanilla Socks" Pattern Collection, by Mina Phillip MC Yarn: Hedgehog Fibres, Twist Sock, "Birthday Cake" CC Yarn: Frog Tree Pediboo WORKS IN PROGRESS Loden Shawl by Irina Dimitrieva, for Brooklyn Tweed Triangle Lace with Smocked Leaf Detail The Woolen Rabbit, Singles, "Chocolate Chambord" This yarn seems to have very strong opinions about what it wants to be. It did not want to be a "Waiting For Rain" Shawl, so I frogged it. And halfway into knitting "Loden", not only did I need to rescue four dropped stitches ...  I also realized my stitch count was significantly off, and beyond saving. Sadly, I will be frogging this, too.  At this point, I just want to knit a fool-proof shawl. By this I mean: - something I can just pick up and knit - not too much thought - one skein requirement  - simple cast on - intuitive - interesting Right now, the Daybreak shawl by Stephen West, Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark, and Ishbelle Shawl by Ysolda Teague come to mind. What are your favorite go-to, fail-proof shawl patterns? SPINNING Even though I won't be actively involved in Tour de Fleece, this year, I'll use it as an excuse to spin more. Right now, I'm working my way through my Hobbledhoy Battlings. STASH ENHANCEMENTS  Dennis and I drove up to York, Maine for 4th of July weekend. Of course, I had to Google nearby yarn shops and the Yarn Sellar popped-up on the map! I purchased a skein of String Theory, Tinker Island Fingering in "Beach Plum", and a mini gradient set by Done Roving Yarns, Frolicking Feet in "Great Smoky" — all local! The ladies working at Yarn Sellar were lovely — they were very helpful, all while giving you space to browse. The shop itself was small, yet cozy with a decent selection of yarn brands (both local and standard/basic) and notions. Definitely check them out, if you're in the area! PODCASTS MENTIONED Brooklyn Knit Folk Spicy Homemaker Knitting Expat Pinfeathers & Purls Get Lit and Knit The Dyer's Notebook Subway Knits Inside Number 23 Sticks + Twine The Two Tangled Skeins Subscribe to this blog.