Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast

Both Vivian and Alyson have a new project on the go, but no finished objects to speak of... that's because we were too busy on a little family vacation. We spent a few days on the Isle of Arran and had the best time, so do excuse us for having a little chat about that.

Links to things we mention:

• Sage Shrug [Ravelry] by Zeens and Roger
• Misurina by Caitlin Hunter [Ravelry]
• Chanterelle Cowl [Ravelry] by Maud Coppel
• Buzzfeed quiz

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The Archive KCAL is now over, and miracle of miracles... Alyson has finished her project! Wee Bonny the Puffin is just the cutest thing. Hopefully new baby loves it. And more novelties, Vivian is working on a bit of crochet.

Links to things we mention:

• South Shore [Ravelry] by Kay Hopkins [Ravelry]
• Misurina by Caitlin Hunter [Ravelry]
• Mitten Garland Advent Calendar by Kathy Lewinski [Ravelry]
• Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schenkel [Ravelry]
• Buzzfeed quiz

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The Archive KCAL has ended... anyone want to guess which of us didn't finish their project? Surprise (not surprise), Alyson is still working on Bonny Puffin, but she is shaping up pretty well! And Vivian has indeed finished her Hand in Hand Vest which is an extra accomplishment since she basically made it one and a half times over.

Links to things we mention:

• Mitten Garland Advent Calendar by Kathy Lewinski [Ravelry]
• Misurina by Caitlin Hunter [Ravelry]
• Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schenkel [Ravelry]
• Buzzfeed quiz
• Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry]
• Vivian's Infinity Scarf [Ravelry]
• Bunny Lovey by Kathy Lewinski [Ravelry]

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This is a Vivian-centric episode, but who'd be mad about that?! She's making good progress on her Hand-in-Hand vest after using the wrong needle for the entire front panel. But Alyson has a bit of behind the scenes chat about Moorit Issue 5.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed quiz
• Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry]
• Dynamic Wave Hat by Marly Bird [Ravelry]

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What a treat, we're together in Edinburgh! We've got some brief crafty content, plus a bit about our time at the Scottish Wool Producers Showcase in Perth.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed quiz
• Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry]
• Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schankel [Ravelry]
• Dynamic Wave Hat by Marly Bird [Ravelry]

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Vivian has been a busy bee with all her WIPs but neither of us have an FOs to show for all our crafting. And we chat about Vivian's move from colourwork to cables.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed quiz
• Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schankel [Ravelry]
• Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry]
• Traquair Hat by Amanda B. Collins [Ravelry]
• Dynamic Wave Hat by Marly Bird [Ravelry]
• Folklore by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]

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Vivian has been a busy bee with all her WIPs but neither of us have an FOs to show for all our crafting. And we chat about Vivian's move from colourwork to cables.

Links to things we mention:

• Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schankel [Ravelry]
• Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry]
• Traquair Hat by Amanda B. Collins [Ravelry]
• South Shore cardigan [Ravelry]
• Folklore by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
• Advent Mittens by Kathy Lewinski [Ravelry]
• Della Q Train Case

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• Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schankel [Ravelry]
• Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry]
• South Shore cardigan [Ravelry]
• Folklore by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
• Clinton Creek Hat by Irina Anikeeva [Ravelry]
• Moorit

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WE'RE IN AMSTERDAM! Somebody pinch me... So we find ourselves in the Netherlands together, and what a wonderful trip it has been. It is both of our first time in Amsterdam, so there's been much sight seeing and admiring of canals and buildings. But we couldn't help recording a short episode together. It's a bit light on the crafty content, but we did visit a few yarn shops (and not just Stephen & Penelope).

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• South Shore cardigan [Ravelry]
• Stephen and Penelope
• Hooks and Yarn

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Happy new year, friends! We're taking a look back on our 2022 projects, and Vivian is the clear Finished Objects winner. And we're making good progress on our 2023 makes. Both Vivian and Alyson are still knitting their cardigans. Plus, the Archive KCAL is coming down the pipeline.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Folklore by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
• Mitten Garland Advent Calendar by Kathy Lewinski [Ravelry]
• Twelve Days Ornament Series by Larissa Holland
• South Shore cardigan [Ravelry]
• Peeking Cat Butt Coaster [Ravelry]
• Anthology [Ravelry]
• Suburban Wrap [Ravelry]
• Pearl and Plum

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Happy holidays, everyone!! This is our last episode of the year and it's full of some goodies like mini mittens and novelty cat butt hold coasters haha! And Vivian, in usual fashion, has a ton of new hats to show off.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• South Shore cardigan [Ravelry]
• Peeking Cat Butt Coaster [Ravelry]
• Mitten Garland Advent Calendar [Ravelry]
• Suburban Wrap [Ravelry]
• Anthology [Ravelry]
• BriocheSis [Ravelry]
• Zig Zag Wings [Ravelry]
• Pearl and Plum

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Is it opposite day? In a stunning turn of events, Alyson is knitting and Vivian is crocheting. But no matter, there's only love for both crafts on this podcast. Vivian is working on a crocheted version of the knitted Pop Blanket-- it's going much better than the original which was hibernating for a couple years. And Alyson is tackling a knitted cardigan!

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• BriocheSis [Ravelry]
• South Shore cardigan [Ravelry]
• June Hat
• Pearl and Plum

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Back to our usual transatlantic format, I'm afraid! But there's lots of crafty content to be had. Alyson has revived a colorful old WIP and even has a finished objects. It's actually a hat heavy episode because Vivian has finished two hats as well!

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Moraine Lake Cowl by DJ Poolet [Ravelry]
• Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry]
• Folklore by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
• Twist To The Classic Beanie by Morine [Ravelry]
• Bonnie Isle Hat by Linda Shearer [Ravelry]
• Anthology Hat by TinCan Knits [Ravelry]
• Glasgow School of Yarn
• Patty Lyon's Knitting Bag of Tricks

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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!

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Folklore by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
• Wynne Hat by Harlee Wentworth [Ravelry]
• Wool and Folk
  • Magpie Fibers Plume
  • Amirusi Cosmology
• NY Sheep and Wool Festival
  • Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson
  • Pom Pom Magazine
  • Purveyor of Fine Yarns,
  • Miss Babs
  • Herd of Cats
  • Primrose Yarn Co
  • Loop of the Loom
  • Sheep Incognito

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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

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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

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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 Fedotova [Ravelry] Loopillism by Helda Panagary
• Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich [Ravelry]

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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 Blagojevich [Ravelry]
• Ebba by Homer + Howells
• All Points South by Casapinka [Ravelry]
• Hodge Podge Yarn and Fibers
• The Elegant Ewe

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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

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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

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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 Justyna Lorkowska [Ravelry]
• Scottish Wool Producers Showcase
• Moorit

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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

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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

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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 [Ravelry]

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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 kcacypodcast@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on 5 Feb.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Pluck cowl by Stephanie Lotven [Ravelry]
• Shepherdess socks by Clarisabeth Lopez Rodriguez [Ravelry]
• Winston cardigan by La Maison Rililie [Ravelry]
• Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry]
• Vintersol sweater by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry]
• Herzblattbeanie by DUCATHI [Ravelry]
• Spun, Ann Arbor, MI

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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]

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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]

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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 Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry]

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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
• #mooritAW21CAL

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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 Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry]
• October Hat by Sloane Rosenthal [Ravelry]
• Sprite's Fen Shawl by Helen Stewart [Ravelry]
• Moorit Issue 1

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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

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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 pre-orders

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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 Gunderson [Ravelry]
• Moorit Issue 1 pre-orders

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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]
• Moorit Issue 1 pre-orders
• Sheep Thrills, Lauderhill, FL

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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]

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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 Pullover by Joji Locatelli [Ravelry]
• Knit's Fabulous
• Tribe
• Mrs Moon

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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]

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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 [Ravelry]

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In a special edition of Keep Calm and Carry Yarn, we hosted a live episode to celebrate the start of this year's unravel... a festival of yarn. It's got all the same stuff you love: Buzzfeed quiz, WIPs, FOs and general banter. But we also hear (and see) a bit from our live audience too!

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
• Rainbow Blue Chullo Hat by Janet Stimson [Ravelry]
• Modern C2C Christmas Afghan by Jess Coppam[Ravelry]
• Aleï Wrap by Berangere Cailliau [Ravelry]
• Luteola by Rebbeca Velasquez [Ravelry]

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The 2021 rendition of the Archive KCAL is now over! Thank you to every one who joined along. We loved seeing all your knitting and crochet projects and even quite a few FOs! Which is more than Alyson can say because both of her projects are still WIPs... oops! But Vivian did manage to finish her gorgeous Lovage Sweater replete with colorwork.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
• Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]
• Modern C2C Christmas Afghan by Jess Coppom [Ravelry]
• Aleï Wrap by Berangere Cailliau [Ravelry]
• Folklore Cardigan by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry]
• Hidden Scotland
• The Secret Life of Words: English Words and Their Origins

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It's the final days of the 2021 Archive KCAL, and it looks like neither of us is going to have an FO to show for it! But Vivian is so so close, with just one sleeve to finish her Lovage sweater. Alyson meanwhile, has turned her attention to a hibernating WIP, if only for a short while.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Modern C2C Christmas Afghan by Jess Coppam[Ravelry]
• Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]
• Rainbow Blue Chullo Hat by Janet Stimson [Ravelry]
• Sagitta by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry]

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We got our Nerdtastic on a bit early today with a chat about Bridgerton because we're doing a Bridgerton Buzzfeed quiz! Have you been intrigued by Lady Whistledown's papers? Both Alyson and Vivian are making progress on their Archive KCAL projects; they're both on to the sleeves of their makes. And there's lots of chat to go around including a few of our favorite things.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]
• Sagitta by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry]
• 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
• The Last Boat Out of Shanghai by Helen Zia

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This is just a steadily making progress kinda episode. Vivian has made a decision on how she's going to finish her Sagitta shawl and Alyson is nearly done with her Blurred Lines... or is she? Plus, a small announcement; Alyson will be hanging out in the lounge of Indie Across the Pond on Sunday 21st March at 11:00 EST to talk about Moorit. You can still buy a ticket here!

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Sagitta by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry]
• Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]
• Blurred Lines by Deanna Ramsay [Ravelry]
• 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]

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• Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]
• 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
• Strawberry Shortcake Top by Natalia McHayle [Ravelry]
• George Street Jumper by Alyson [Ravelry]

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Both Vivian and Alyson are making progress on their Archive KCAL projects, are you?! Plus Vivian is getting closer to finishing her adapted Sagitta Shawl and Alyson finished her pair of Bernie inspired mittens. There's a Moorit update with lots of interesting tidbits about the history of crochet in Scotland. And we're inviting our listeners to send us their stories about their Unfinished Objects! We'd love to hear about how you did (or didn't) tackle your toughest UFOs whether it was a craft project or a DIY gone wrong. Email us voice or video clips to kcacypodcast[at]gmail[dot]come.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
• Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]
• Sagitta Shawl by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry]
• Bernie's (Crochet) Mittens [Ravelry]
• Moorit magazine
• Crochet Circle Interview
• Bistitchual Podcast Interview
• KNITSONIK interview

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After a couple episodes of being a bit light on the WIPs and FOs, we have lots of crafty content to talk about today! There are some old WIPs, but Alyson and Vivian have both started to swatch for their Archive KCAL projects. They're both going to attempt sweaters, but will they finish them by the end of the KCAL? Probably not... Vivian has finished (and is wearing) her Comfort Zone Poncho, and Alyson has finished her 2020 Mood Scarf. Plus, Vivian has some big personal news.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Blurred Lines Sweater by Deanne Ramsay [Ravelry]
• 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
• Sagitta Shawl by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry]
• Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]
• Comfort Zone Poncho by Espace Tricot [Ravelry]
• Moorit magazine Kickstarter

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In which we mostly chat about our plans for the Archive KCAL! The knit and crochet along kicks off on Feb 1st. Rifle through all those patterns you've been meaning to make for ages, and join us in finally getting one of them done! Alyson will be challenging herself with a combo crochet and knitted cardigan. And Vivian (no surprise) will be casting on a colorwork sweater. What will you make?

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Blurred Lines Sweater by Deanne Ramsay [Ravelry]
• Sagitta Shawl by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry]
• Comfort Zone Poncho by Espace Tricot [Ravelry]
• 373 Cardigan by by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry]
• Lovage Sweater by Marie Wallin [Ravelry]

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It's the last episode of 2020! We're both feeling a little bit festive and excited to be chatting. Alyson has made some very solid progress on her 2020 Mood scarf and Vivian has started another gorgeous Sagitta shawl. And we both have FOs of our designs to share. Alyson can finally talk about her first ever magazine commission; it's the George Street Jumper for Crochet Now. And Vivian designed a super cute colorwork hat pattern.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Comfort Zone Poncho by Espace Tricot [Ravelry]
• Paloma Sweater by Espace Tricot [Ravelry]
• Sagitta Shawl by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry]
• Blurred Lines Sweater by Deanne Ramsay [Ravelry]
• Craftsy continental knitting course

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It's the last episode of 2020! We're both feeling a little bit festive and excited to be chatting. Alyson has made some very solid progress on her 2020 Mood scarf and Vivian has started another gorgeous Sagitta shawl. And we both have FOs of our designs to share. Alyson can finally talk about her first ever magazine commission; it's the George Street Jumper for Crochet Now. And Vivian designed a super cute colorwork hat pattern.

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Strawberry Shortcake Top by Natalie McHayle [Ravelry]
• Aleï Wrap by Berangere Cailliau [Ravelry]
• Sagitta Shawl by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry]
• George Street Jumper by Alyson (in Crochet Now)
• Night Blooms Hat by Espace Tricot [Ravelry]
• Florence by A. Opie Designs [Ravelry]
• Hello Goodbye Hat by Vivian
• Just Float by Stephanie Lotven [Ravelry]

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Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends and listeners! We have a lot to talk about today. Vivian has started a new project and Alyson is making headway on her BIPOC MAL 2020 top. Vivian also has a couple FOs... including a sock fail story. If you're a long time listener, you might be able to guess what mistake she has made. And the big news, is that Alyson is launching a new crochet magazine! Hello, Ms. Editor-in-Chief!

Links to things we mention:

• Buzzfeed Quiz
• Aleï Wrap by Berangere Cailliau [Ravelry]
• Korpii Placemats by Katrine Birkenwasser [Ravelry]
• Strawberry Shortcake Top by Natalie McHayle [Ravelry]
• Sock Tubes by Clayville Fiber Arts
• Arboreal Sweater by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry]
• Moorit magazine / @mooritmag

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