Episodes
It's an extra extra extra special episode. Not only are we together again (twice in two months!), but we're together in Rhinebeck, home of the yarn famous New York State Sheep & Wool Festival! We had an amazing time together, and with our Rhinebeck housemates. The Sheep & Wool Festival, as well as Folk & Folk (a yarn and music festival) were incredible. We've struggled to capture in words how truly wonderful it all was, and we were super tired after a weekend of wool and friends! ...
Published 10/21/22
It's a special together in Scotland episode! Vivian has been helping out Alyson with Moorit and vending at the Perth Festival of Yarn. We both had so many good chats with folks at the show, and of course, we both did a bit of shopping! In actual crafting news, Vivian has finished her Sailaway cardigan in record time.   Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Bonnie Island Hat by Linda Shearer [Ravelry] Sailaway Cardigan by Marie Greene [Ravelry] Perth Festival of Yarn Show notes with...
Published 09/29/22
The August episode is here! Lots of progress has been made on both Vivian and Alyson's assigned pooling shawls. Plus, unsurprisingly, Vivian has lots of other knitty bits to share. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Sailaway by Marie Greene [Ravelry] Float by Dawn Barker [Ravelry] Jaeger by Arne and Carlos [Ravelry] BriocheSis by Raina K [Ravelry] Christmas ornaments by Valya Boutenko [Ravelry] Moorit Issue 3 Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and...
Published 08/27/22
Oopsie! We've been sitting on this episode for a few weeks, so some of our Stranger Things comments is a little out of date. Also apologies for anyone who doesn't watch Stranger Things... this is one Buzzfeed quiz that might not make much sense to you! But we've got crafty content for you, including both Alyson and Vivian's assigned color pooling shawls. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Float by Dawn Barker [Ravelry] Jaeger by Arne and Carlos [Ravelry] Sunset Shawl by Elena...
Published 07/14/22
The 2022 Archive KCAL is officially over. Congrats to our winner, emthom26. And many thanks to our giveaway sponsor, Yarningham for donating the prize. Yarningham is the UK's only Black led yarn festival. Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 show taking place in Birmingham on 9 & 10 July. But the real news is that Vivian completed three Archive KCAL projects... Alyson finished none... oops. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Float by Dawn Barker [Ravelry] Meg's Wrap by Julie...
Published 06/09/22
Vivian is the crafting star of this episode! Her pullover shawl not-a-poncho, All Points South, is growing. And the sweater for her mom is a finished object. Well sorts almost nearly a finished object. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz All Points South by Casapinka [Ravelry] Grand Forks Pullover by Cheryl Chow [Ravelry] Sew Yarnilicious Plum Tree Yarn Shop Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi
Published 05/22/22
Our WIPs are coming along nicely despite the frogging. Finished Objects are another story altogether! No crochet or knitting FOs in sight! But Alyson did revive an old needle felting project from the dead... Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich[Ravelry] Grand Forks Pullover by Cheryl Chow [Ravelry] Twylla by Rachel Coopey [Ravelry] All Points South by Casapinka [Ravelry] Felted Barn Owl (kit from Hawthorn Handmade) Fiber Expo in Ann Arbor Show notes...
Published 05/02/22
So many things to talk about! Alyson has an WIP and an FO to chat about. And Vivian has not just a new WIP, but also three finished objects! If you're participating in the Archive KCAL be sure to use #ArchiveKCAL2022 on social media. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich[Ravelry] Grand Forks Pullover by Cheryl Chow [Ravelry] Twylla by Rachel Coopey [Ravelry] Winston cardigan by La Maison Rililie [Ravelry] Mīlēt by Isolda Teague [Ravelry] Zig Zag Wings by...
Published 04/13/22
We're still working on our Archive KCAL projects and making good progress! Vivian has a whole finished Mīlēt mitten and Alyson has nearly finished the first segment of her altered Meg's Wrap. Alyson also goes on a wee bit of a beach-combing tangent 🐚 Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich[Ravelry] Mīlēt by Isolda Teague [Ravelry] Winston cardigan by La Maison Rililie [Ravelry] Moorit Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and...
Published 03/26/22
But more importantly, we're scheming for our Archive KCAL projects! The Knit and Crochet Along will be running from March to May and we'd love for you to join us! Just use #ArchiveKCAL2022 or join in on Ravelry. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Winston cardigan by La Maison Rililie [Ravelry] 373 Cardigan by Pierrot Yarns [Ravelry] Firefall Toque by Amy Christoffers [Ravelry] Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich[Ravelry] Mīlēt by Isolda Teague [Ravelry] Pearl and Plum Etsy Show...
Published 03/06/22
een 100 episodes of us babbling and taking Buzzfeed quizzes? Oh, yeah and crafting too! Vivian has been crazy busy, with three WIPs and four FOs!!! Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Leni by Isabell Kraemer [Ravelry] Firefall Toque by Amy Christoffers [Ravelry] Winston cardigan by La Maison Rililie [Ravelry] Shepherdess socks by Clarisabeth Lopez Rodriguez [Ravelry] Vintersol sweater by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] Anthology by TinCanKnits [Ravelry] Pluck cowl by Stephanie Lotven...
Published 02/14/22
We're in Michigan together! Vivian has some brand new WIPs and Alyson has finished her Jade Dress just in time to wear to the wedding next week. Enter our 5 Year Podiversary Giveaway! Just comment below, letting us know your result from the Buzzfeed quiz; are you a Vivian or an Alyson? Get a bonus entry by reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or any other podcast review site), then send a screenshot to [email protected]. Giveaway ends on 5 Feb. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed...
Published 01/25/22
We're together again for Thanksgiving! Please excuse the short episode and less than ideal sound quality. Luckily, Vivian is carrying the team, and has started a new project to chat about. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Vintersol by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] Herzblattbeanie by DUCATHI [Ravelry] Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry] Sprites' Fen shawl by Helen Stewart [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy...
Published 12/19/21
We're together again for Thanksgiving! Please excuse the short episode and less than ideal sound quality. Luckily, Vivian is carrying the team, and has started a new project to chat about. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge[Ravelry] Vintersol by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] Herzblattbeanie by DUCATHI [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi
Published 11/27/21
We're changing things up just a little bit and jumping right into our crafty content at the top of the episode with the Buzzfeed quiz in the middle. Alyson has started a new project for the Moorit AW21 CAL and Vivian has finally finished her Spector sweater. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge[Ravelry] Shepherdess Socks by Clarisabeth Lopez Rodriguez [Ravelry] #mooritAW21CAL Sewyarnilicious Project Bag Vintersol by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] Spector...
Published 11/07/21
Alyson is reliably, still working on her Jade Dress, but she has also started a new project. Rejoice! And reliably, Vivian is starting a new colorwork yoke sweater. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge[Ravelry] Moraine Lake Cowl by DJ Poolet [Ravelry] Spector Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry] Vintersol by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] October Hat by Sloane Rosenthal [Ravelry] December Hat by Irina Anikeeva [Ravelry] Sewyarnilicious Project Bag...
Published 10/23/21
The ghost of knitting past is back to haunt Alyson, but she's totally a pro now. Just kidding, she drops a stitch while recording this episode (lol). But in better news, her Jade dress is looking less like a bolero and more like a crop top. And Vivian even has a new project to talk about... at least someone is managing to present FOs around here! Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge[Ravelry] 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry] Spector...
Published 10/09/21
Vivian has been carrying the team these days while Alyson has been working her tail off with Moorit! So look forward to lots of lovely knitted projects. Plus the return of Nerdtastic where we chat about the latest Marvel movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Sprite’s Fen Shawl by Helen Stewart [Ravelry] Spector Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry] Moorit Issue 1 Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Etsy Our...
Published 09/30/21
It's a special we're-in-the-same-place episode! Vivian is visiting the UK to help Alyson out at the Sweater Weather yarn festival in Farnham Maltings. We had a great time (which we'll chat about in another episode). But this is just a little pre-show catch-up we recorded while we were still in Edinburgh. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry] Sprite’s Fen Shawl by Helen Stewart [Ravelry] Spector Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry] Moorit Issue 1...
Published 09/14/21
In good news, Vivian has finished her Folklore cardigan! And Bear Bear has a matching sweater... it's just too cute for words. In not as great news, Alyson is starting again on her dress. Whoops! And in best news, Alyson and Vivian will both be at Sweater Weather from 10-11 September 2021. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry] Sprite’s Fen Shawl by Helen Stewart [Ravelry] Spector Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry] Folklore Cardigan by Amy...
Published 08/24/21
The wedding projects continue! Alyson's bridesmaid dress looks more like a bolero, but that's something. And Vivian has cast on a special shawl for the bride herself. Alyson is also sharing the samples of all the Moorit Issue 1 designs!! There's just so much crochet goodness. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry] Sprite’s Fen Shawl by Helen Stewart [Ravelry] Spector Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry] Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]...
Published 08/09/21
It's a special episode because Alyson and Vivian are together! And joined by Emily! We're in Florida to celebrate Emily's recent engagement, so there's plenty of wedding dress talk as well as knitting, crochet and sewing. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry] 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry] Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry] Spector Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry] #08 Open Cardigan by Yoko Hatta [Ravelry] Show...
Published 07/25/21
Shockingly, Alyson has been doing some knitting! But it's about time she's gotten around to it in order to finish her 373 Cardi. But never fear, there's a new crochet project being hooked up too. And Vivian has also started a new project with the yarn that was previously her Find Your Fade shawl (R.I.P.) Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry] Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry] Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry] Spector...
Published 07/08/21
Vivian is making very good progress with her Taylor Swift inspired cardi AND she's also started a new project. Alyson meanwhile is celebrating small victories... she's sewn together some sleeves. Slow and steady wins the race... right?! Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry] Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry] Da Crofter's Kep by Wilma Malcolmson [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Etsy Our...
Published 06/20/21
Vivian is still making progress on her Taylor Swift "Folkore" cardigan and she also has a new project that's already finished! Alyson meanwhile can finally talk about her second ever magazine published design. Her Alfresco Tank was published in Interweave Crochet earlier this month! Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry] Rainbow Blue Chullo Hat by Janet Stimson [Ravelry] March Hat by Meghan Babin [Ravelry] Alfresco Tank by Alyson Chu...
Published 06/09/21