About this episode
In Episode 176, Greg and Pam discuss birthdays, possums, and the changing landscape of the fiber industry. Many thanks to rijamos Ruth for the episode introduction! You can find Ruth's books on her website . We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here . Check out our group on Facebook ! We would love to have you join us there. We would also love us to submit questions for us to answer on a future episode. You can ask us with this form . SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com , and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0 . These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon ! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call will be on Sunday, June 11 at 6pm. Patrons, head over to the Patreon page and let us know your preference!*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg gifted the Baby Surprise Jacket he recently finished. Greg designed a new hat, and will be writing the pattern up soon. Greg has a new pattern available: Amanda's Cowl . Kits can be obtained from Jimmy Beans Wool . The pattern will eventually be released for individual purchase in his Ravelry shop. Greg has a pattern in an upcoming book– The Disney Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town by Tanis Gray! Release date is September 26, 2023. Go ahead and preorder it from your LYS or Amazon.com. Pam's Projects Pam is spinning some BFL. Pam worked on the Sophie Scarf , by Petite Knit using leftover KnitPicks Hawthorne from her Star Shower. Pam finished Ranunculus . She is using EL. D. Mouzakis Butterfly Super 10 . Pam finished the Thundertwist Hat . She is using The FiberSeed Sprout Worsted . Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty . If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa's Instagram account . Lisa has some virtual classes coming up . Pam finished Day at the Market bag by Heather's Craft Corner . She used Pacolet Valley Southern Bales Organic Cotton by Stony Hill Fiber Arts . Pam cast on Blackjack by Romi Hill . She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut . Pam started crocheting Spring Lantern Cardi by Fran Mori . She is using Vidalana Linen Jewel . Pam cast on Coral Reef Wrap by Lisa Hannes . She is using Lana Grossa Chiara . Book Club We are enjoying our book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. Tune in next episode for next installment in the club. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Greg mentioned the Savanah Bananas . Pam and Greg mentioned that XRX, parent company of Stitches , is dissolving. We referenced an article about it from Craft Industry Alliance. Greg mentioned the Amazon TV show Jury Duty . Pam mentioned the show The Last Thing He Told Me on Apple TV. Pam talked about making crumpets . Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form . Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL ! Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate ! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com , or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog . Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram