Episodes
Been a hot minute but today we cover the last six weeks on our unplanned hiatus. Mostly we talk about Wisconsin Sheep and Wool.
Litterbox
Terri: I have wool coming out of my ears. Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. Will talk about this here a bit.
Libby: I got some really fun things at Wisco Sheep and wool. I’ll cover what I got in the Ooh shiny section. I also had so much fun just looking at things and hanging out. I had my busiest month, but after the 27th things should calm down a little for...
Published 10/09/24
Episode 25: Chicago and Chilaquiles
Terri is ready to name a cat Ezra. Libby is…
Litterbox
Terri: We went to Chicago.And we are only three weeks away from Wisconsin Sheep and Wool.
Libby: I was finally home the first weekend in August and had the pool days I deserved.
PAWS
Terri:
Paul Klee Sweater (ravelry link)-
Shift Cowl - nope
The Traveler Cowl- Finished the knitting on it, going to block and sew together.
Juniper Cowl-Toni Lipsey-
My Favorite Vanilla Socks-
Ezra Vestm-Orlane...
Published 08/16/24
Episode 24: The Case of the Missing June
Terri is still in full garden mode. Libby has a trip coming up, again.
Litterbox
Terri: We are going to go see Ludacris together. Two concerts together in one year. hahah.
Libby: Busy!!
PAWS
Terri:
Paul Klee Sweater (ravelry link)- Midori Hirose FInished colorwork. Into the body about an inch and a half. So much more to go. Slow moving with fingering weight yarn. My knitting time is also being significantly impacted by my garden time. I’m about...
Published 07/08/24
Episode 23: Full Garden Mode
Terri is in full garden mode and Libby has some hidden WIPS. Maybe they are in the garden?
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: It’s been SO LONG.
Libby: Moving into our new place has been pretty hectic but we got moved in and have been slowly unpacking. I can’t find anything though, so I’m going crazy lol
PAWS
Terri:
Paul Klee Sweater (ravelry link)- Midori Hirose Almost...
Published 05/29/24
Episode 22: Something About Chickens
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, fo PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: Wafa is April 26,27, and 28th.
Libby: Working and packing to move, so I haven’t had much time to actually work on anything since our last episode
PAWS
Terri:
Paul Klee Sweater (ravelry link)- Midori Hirose
Basic Socks that Rock (ravelry)-Petra Machova Kourilova
Butterfly Wing Shawl- I did work on this a...
Published 04/19/24
Episode 21: Starts with Litterboxes, Ends With Litterboxes
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff. (Maybe Dyepots)
Litterbox
Terri: I’ll start with some pre-fluff. Fluff before the fluff. Bowie got good news. More updates in the Fluff. Last weekend was wafa weekend. This month’s wafa is the 26th, 27th and 28th of APril
Libby: I can’t remember anything that’s happened lol I’m just working all the time. I am moving soon so...
Published 04/05/24
Episode 20:
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff. (Maybe Dyepots)
Litterbox
Terri: Wafa weekend was amazing. Did a little post birthday shopping because MY BIRTHDAY SUCKED.
Libby: had a work trip - it went well, catching up from that
PAWS
Terri:
Layla by Elizabeth Smith. I’m obsessed.
The I’m So Basic Sock (Ravelry link)-Summer Lee
Butterfly Wing Shawl-
Simple Pleasures in Line weight +Tussock-
Shift Cowl...
Published 03/06/24
Episode 19: 5 Takes Not Take 5.
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff. (Maybe Dyepots)
Litterbox
Terri: This week was so warm. Last weekend was Wafa weekend, I wafa’d my little heart out.
Libby: It was warm here too. I’ve been working though lol
PAWS
Terri:
Manou- By Isabell Kraemer-
Butterfly Wing Shawl-
Simple Pleasures in Line weight +Tussock-
Shift Cowl -
Libby:
Colorblock Bag - stashed
Weighted Crochet...
Published 02/16/24
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: January is...cold?
Libby: It has been so snowy and cold here I feel like I’m back in North Dakota
PAWS
Terri:
Gramps Cardigan- Mega progress
Manou- By Isabell Kraemer-Ravelry Also, lots of progress
Butterfly Wing Shawl- haven’t worked on this.
Leith Hat-Ysolda Teague -So close
Shift Cowl -Andrea Mowry / Drea Renee Knits -I forgot this last time....
Published 01/25/24
Episode 17: Fibercats on Ice
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: The holidays. Brewhalla, Family, and Ice Storm 2023.
Libby: work & holidays & got stuck
PAWS
Terri:
Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates
Manou- By Isabell Kraemer- Working this in my overdyed Cascade 220 and my Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks in Leaf Peeping.
Butterfly Wing Shawl
Leith Hat-Ysolda Teague-Whimsical Wood...
Published 01/05/24
Episode 16: Fibercats Unwrapped!
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: Spotify wrapped. Post Thanksgiving madness.
Libby: Work has still been absolutely insane and then migraines and then I got sick.
PAWS
Terri:
Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates-Sleeve 1 is about 10 inches
Mystic Square-by James Watts - nope
Butterfly Wing Shawl- onto second ball (talk about twisty mess)
Libby:
Colorblock Bag by Dabbles...
Published 12/14/23
Episode 15: Wooly Wools, ya know what I mean.
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Fibercats Dyepots, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Both: Social media
Instagram: Fibercatspodcast
Facebook: Fibercatspodcast
Ravelry: Fibercatspodcast
PAWS
Terri:
Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates-I’ve finished the neck decreases and gone to sleeve #1.
Mystic Square-by James Watts - nope
Butterfly Wing Shawl- did not work on this
Gramma’s...
Published 11/14/23
Topics today include Litterbox, Catnip, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Fibercats Dyepots, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: So much has happened since we last spoke. I’m currently on a short vacation which we will talk about more in a bit.
Libby: Very busy last weekend with you guys visiting. Worked this weekend
Catnip- moving it up today because there is so much good stuff to talk about. Gleam, Pumpkin patch, the beauty of Hyvee, Mt. Horeb and Caves....
Published 10/20/23
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Fibercats Dyepots, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: It’s my anniversary on the 21st. My husband and I will have 4 years under our belts. Seems longer. Nothing against my husband lol. But during the first year of our marriage the pandemic started.
Libby: Getting ready for Wakaan festival. Been a really busy, but mostly good month. It's FALL!!!!
PAWS
Terri:
Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates- I did a...
Published 09/26/23
Episode 12: It’s Salsa Season.
Note: Steve the Editor, Terri's husband, has an opening note for this one. This episode has some technical difficulties and we are not really sure why. But Steve the editor worked his magic and it is listenable. We are so sorry! We thought about ditching it, but Libby and I always have so much fun when we record together. We will put another out very soon if this one isn't one you can get through.
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff,...
Published 09/07/23
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: Where do I even start, it’s been a wild few weeks.
Libby: Work and not work has been extra busy. Weekend activities. The beep fiasco
PAWS
Terri: Best Vest-James Watts in Bounce Dk Mermaid by Rainbow Peak Yarns -I’m done with both fronts. Just started the back.
Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates- Still into the neckline decreases.
Mystic Square-by James...
Published 08/09/23
Episode 10: Don’t Forget the Catnip and Cookies
Working notes
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: Been busy at work, though this week seems manageable. Been a while since we podcasted Going to sell some craft stuff I’m not using. Planning a trip to Wisconsin.
Libby: Full weeks of work are torture!!
Lost my kit of hooks and notions so I could only work on projects that used the 5 mm hook
PAWS
Terri: Best...
Published 07/26/23
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: Been rainy, I love rain. I’m tired of fireworks. I don’t like them. Threads
Libby: It’s been HOT. Finally cooling down a bit. Went to the pool for the 4th and it was crazy busy! Made frozen peaches and rose
PAWS
Terri: Unbearable Hoodie-Les Garcons
Gramps Cardigan-
Mountain Doodle Cowl-(RAVELRY LINK WARNING) Pacificknitco
Mystic Square-by James Watts
Making...
Published 07/07/23
Episode 8: That's Some Heavy Damage
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, Spinning News (needs a name), Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
Litterbox
Terri: Garden is Whoooooo. It has been so HOT. It was 94 today, which it’s NUTS. Friday I have a spinning class!
Libby:Work has been so busy.Busy getting ready for Electric Forest - lots of prep including cleaning cars, camping gear, buying supplies, etc. 4 days long
PAWS
Terri: Unbearable Hoodie- I am at the body ribbing! I...
Published 06/23/23
Episode 7: Hindsight is 50/50
Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, FO-PAWS, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.
PAWS
Terri:
Unbearable Hoodie- I am about 8 inches into the body
Gramps Cardigan-Nope…didn’t do it.
Mountain Doodle Cowl-(RAVELRY LINK WARNING) Need to pick my next doodle.
Mystic Square-by James Watts-working on the back square, trying to match gauge from a year ago
Libby:
Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles-couple rows
The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit...
Published 06/07/23
Fibercats Podcast
Episode 6: You Spin Me Right Round
This week we will be covering the topics of: Chattering/Litterbox (which is new), PAWS, Finished PAWS, Oooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and The Fluff.
Chattering
New Topic-chit chat-random stuff. I really thinking I should call this Litterbox.
Talk about Terri putting some patterns back up on Ravelry and encounters of Instagram.
Abernathy Hat
Abernathy Sweater
Anonymous Vampire
Boo Hat
Curve
Limepop Sweater
Little Spare TIme
Make Mine...
Published 05/30/23
The Fibercats Podcast is a mother/daughter podcast where we discuss our love of the fiberarts and bridge the miles between us with yards and yards of yarn (or meters)! We will talk about Libby's trip to Colorado and my trip to the Nome Schoolhouse.
This episdoe includes : PAWS (Projects And Work), Finished PAWS, Oooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and The Fluff.
Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles
The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -Talk about Magic...
Published 05/12/23
Fibercats Podcast
Episode 4: So Many Projects, So Little Time.
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Website: Fibercats Podcast
Fibercats Podcast is a mother/daughter podcast hosted by Terri and Libby. Co-hosting duties fall on their balls of Fluff: Ruthie, Bubba, Penny, and Bowie!
This week we talk about PAWS, Finished PAWS, Oooh Shiny, Leisure Suit, Catnip and the Fluff! Join us for the discussion and find out about another project Terri has completely forgotten she started.
Let’s Talk about...
Published 04/27/23
Episode 3: Breakout From the 100 Years Winter. Today we talk a little bit about what we've been up to, our projects, the forgotten shawl, and our favorite things to watch/listen to while crafting.
Let’s Talk about PAWS:
Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles
The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -Talk about Magic Circle
Moonlight Cardigan by Minimi Knits in Malabrigo Mechita- Storm and Knit Picks Aloft Iceberg
Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates
Kolorblok- Justyna Lorkowska in many...
Published 04/11/23