Jessica Marquez

Today’s episode is about sashiko mending. I had the great pleasure to talk with Jessica Marquez, author of Make + Mend.  Interview Notes:    Emi Ito’s (Little Koto’s Closet) Article about Cultural Appropriation – “An Open Letter To White Makers &amp; Designers Who Are Inspired By The Kimono And Japanese Culture” Sashi.co’s articles specifically about Sashiko and Cultural Appropriation Cultural Appropriation in Sashiko Why Do You Call It Sashiko? Mindful Reading This article was an interesting view on the subject, too. Please keep in mind that not everyone experiences this appropriation the same way, but all minority voices on the subject are valid. If you enter Emi’s space, be respectful.  Make + Mend: Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery Projects to Customize and Repair Textiles and Decorate Your Home (affiliate link)  Miniature Rhino – Jessica’s Site Jessica Marquez on IG Sashiko FAQ from Sashi.co The museum book Jessica mentions is: VA Japanese Country Textiles (affiliate link) Asanoha – the hemp leaf pattern (pinterest page here) Hexagonal storms on the poles of Saturn. Yup. Hexagons are magic.  MORE PICS! Jessica’s first book, Stitched Gifts (affiliate link)  Boro Sumptuary Laws Marx’s Coat Zoe Edwards Blog, on Me-Made-May sozoblog on IG My Me-Made-May Roundup The Love to Sew Podcast Ep with Zoe Edwards Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion (affiliate link) Wabi Sabi European Starlings  It Takes 2,700 Liters Of Water To Make One T-Shirt     You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton – Patronage starts at $1/month If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If you can’t support the podcast with money (I totally understand), you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Facebook, or Stitcher or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends via social media or word of mouth. If you want to send me money, but can’t do a recurring monthly thing, you can buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/miriamfelton. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. I’ll return in the fall with a brand new season    __________________________________ I want your feedback!  The second season is done and I’d love to hear your feedback. Have you liked the show? What would you like to hear in future? To make this feedback process easier for you you can leave me a note anywhere….  Comment Below! Comment on Instagram Comment on Facebook Email me at miriam AT yarnstoriespodcast DOT com 

Today’s episode is about sashiko mending. I had the great pleasure to talk with Jessica Marquez, author of Make + Mend. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Emi Ito’s (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/little_kotos_closet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Koto’s Closet</a>) Article about Cultural Appropriation – <a href="https://ysolda.com/blogs/journal/an-open-letter-to-white-makers-and-designers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“An Open Letter To White Makers &amp; Designers Who Are Inspired By The Kimono And Japanese Culture”</a></li> <li><a href="http://Sashi.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sashi.co</a>’s articles specifically about Sashiko and Cultural Appropriation <a href="https://upcyclestitches.com/cultural-appropriation-in-sashiko/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cultural Appropriation in Sashiko</a> <a href="https://upcyclestitches.com/why-do-you-call-it-sashiko/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Do You Call It Sashiko?</a> <a href="https://upcyclestitches.com/mindful-reading/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mindful Reading</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2018/05/199256/cultural-appropriation-vs-appreciation?fbclid=IwAR0NwOWNqmSeHBuwNMzQWFKMFChVwIF3XXjI2oImHsvjNK4eRPKN5f7ONYc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This article was an interesting view on the subject, too.</a></li> <li>Please keep in mind that not everyone experiences this appropriation the same way, but all minority voices on the subject are valid. If you enter Emi’s space, be respectful. </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Wrzr8c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make + Mend: Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery Projects to Customize and Repair Textiles and Decorate Your Home</a> (affiliate link) </li> <li><a href="https://www.miniaturerhino.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miniature Rhino</a> – Jessica’s Site</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/miniaturerhino/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica Marquez</a> on IG</li> <li><a href="https://upcyclestitches.com/sashiko-frequently-asked-questions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sashiko FAQ</a> from <a href="https://en.sashico.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sashi.co</a></li> <li>The museum book Jessica mentions is: <a href="https://amzn.to/2KlHbXN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VA Japanese Country Textiles</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.japandict.com/%E9%BA%BB%E3%81%AE%E8%91%89" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asanoha</a> – the hemp leaf pattern (pinterest page <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/katieghammond/japanese-hemp-leaf-pattern/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>)<a href="https://upcyclestitches.com/store-d/Fabric-for-Sashiko-practice-Asanoha-Pattern-p131654266" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saturn%27s_hexagon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hexagonal storms on the poles of Saturn</a>. Yup. Hexagons are magic. <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=saturn%27s+polar+storm&amp;tbm=isch&amp;source=iu&amp;ictx=1&amp;fir=MaKiIZYFMsE2RM%253A%252CUGsAE0aq4PH3IM%252C_&amp;vet=1&amp;usg=AI4_-kRo0UgfQGny4ki8QZlKNZXC2CPjsw&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjm2L-kqd_iAhVTrZ4KHWTGCWoQ9QEwAHoECAQQAw#imgrc=LSE7HtR02HAbOM:&amp;vet=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MORE PICS!</a></li> <li>Jessica’s first book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Kam9uS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitched Gifts</a> (affiliate link) </li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boro_(textile)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boro</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumptuary_law" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sumptuary Laws</a></li> <li><a href="http://davidmcnally.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Marxs-Coat-peter-stallyBrass.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marx’s Coat</a></li> <li><a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zoe Edwards Blog</a>, on <a href="http://sozowhatdoyouknow.blogspot.com/p/about-me-made-may.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Me-Made-May</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sozoblog/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sozoblog</a> on IG</li> <li>My <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18036693964187753/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Me-Made-May Roundup</a></li> <li>The <a href="http://lovetosewpodcast.com/episodes/episode-38-me-made-may-with-zoe-edwards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love to Sew Podcast Ep with Zoe Edwards</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2IMm51F" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wabi Sabi</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/European_Starling/overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">European Starlings</a></li> <li> <a href="https://curiosity.com/topics/it-takes-2700-liters-of-water-to-make-one-t-shirt-curiosity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It Takes 2,700 Liters Of Water To Make One T-Shirt</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> – Patronage starts at $1/month If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If you can’t support the podcast with money (I totally understand), you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Facebook, or Stitcher or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends via social media or word of mouth. If you want to send me money, but can’t do a recurring monthly thing, you can buy me a coffee at <a href="http://ko-fi.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ko-fi.com/miriamfelton</a>. You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. I’ll return in the fall with a brand new season <ul> <li></li> </ul> __________________________________ <h4>I want your feedback! </h4> The second season is done and I’d love to hear your feedback. Have you liked the show? What would you like to hear in future? To make this feedback process easier for you you can leave me a note anywhere…. <ol> <li>Comment Below!</li> <li>Comment on Instagram</li> <li>Comment on Facebook</li> <li>Email me at miriam AT yarnstoriespodcast DOT com</li> </ol>

Episode 216 | Sashiko Mending with Jessica Marquez

Shannon Welsh

Shannon Welsh, cofounder of Fibrevolution. Fibrevolution’s mission is to bring flax and linen production back to the state of Oregon (and really the United States). We’ll talk a little today about what happened to the industry there and what challenges Shannon and Angela face trying to bring it back Shannon (left) and Angela, Co-founders of Fibrevolution Interview Notes:  Fibrevolution’s website Primer on Flax &amp; Linen Fibershed Flax Plant – the basis for linen Agronomics and Agronomy How Linen is Made Retting Scutching  Hackling or Combing the Flax  Biocomposites How Crop Rotation can break disease cycles Oregon’s History of Linen Production Lewis &amp; Clark’s Flax Encounter? Flax Tow – You can buy some to spin from the Woolery! Kudzu fiber?? Using an invasive species as a sustainable fiber sounds AWESOME. Nettle Fiber Why is cotton unsustainable? Good, Fast, Cheap – Pick 2  Fibrevolution on Instagram Fibrevolution on Facebook   You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton – Patronage starts at $1/month If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If you can’t support the podcast with money (I totally understand), you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Facebook, or Stitcher or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends via social media or word of mouth. If you want to send me money, but can’t do a recurring monthly thing, you can buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/miriamfelton. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. I’ll return for the last time in Season 2 with a conversation with Jessica Marquez, author of Make and Mend: Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery Projects to Customize and Repair Textiles and Decorate Your Home  __________________________________ I want your feedback!  We’re nearing the end of this season (the next episode will be the last until this fall), and I’d love to hear your feedback. Have you liked the show? What would you like to hear in future? To make this feedback process easier for you you can leave me a note anywhere….  Comment Below! Comment on Instagram Comment on Facebook Email me at miriam AT yarnstoriespodcast DOT com 

Shannon Welsh, cofounder of Fibrevolution. Fibrevolution’s mission is to bring flax and linen production back to the state of Oregon (and really the United States). We’ll talk a little today about what happened to the industry there and what challenges Shannon and Angela face trying to bring it back Shannon (left) and Angela, Co-founders of Fibrevolution <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.fibre-evolution.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibrevolution’s website</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.newenglandflaxandlinen.org/resources/faq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Primer on Flax &amp; Linen</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fibershed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibershed</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flax" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flax Plant</a> – the basis for linen</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agronomy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Agronomics and Agronomy</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.madehow.com/Volume-4/Linen.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Linen is Made</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Retting</a></li> <li>Scutching </li> <li>Hackling or Combing the Flax </li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biocomposite" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biocomposites</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sare.org/Learning-Center/Books/Crop-Rotation-on-Organic-Farms/Text-Version/Physical-and-Biological-Processes-In-Crop-Production/Managing-Plant-Diseases-With-Crop-Rotation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Crop Rotation can break disease cycles</a></li> <li><a href="https://tilth.org/stories/fibrevolution/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon’s History</a> of<a href="https://oregonencyclopedia.org/articles/flax_and_linen_industry_of_oregon/#.XO2eDdNKiL4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Linen Production</a></li> <li><a href="http://fwp.mt.gov/education/youth/lewisAndClark/plants/flax.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lewis &amp; Clark’s Flax Encounter</a>?</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tow_(fibre)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flax Tow</a> – You can buy some to spin from the <a href="https://woolery.com/flax-tow.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woolery</a>!</li> <li><a href="https://permies.com/t/66068/fiber-arts/cloth-kudzu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kudzu fiber</a>?? Using an invasive species as a sustainable fiber sounds AWESOME.</li> <li><a href="https://fashionunited.uk/news/business/sustainable-textile-innovations-nettle-fibres/2017080725413" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nettle Fiber</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/cotton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why is cotton unsustainable</a>?</li> <li>Good, Fast, Cheap – Pick 2 </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fibrevolution_pnw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibrevolution on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/fibrevolution.pnw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fibrevolution on Facebook</a></li> </ul> You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> – Patronage starts at $1/month If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If you can’t support the podcast with money (I totally understand), you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Facebook, or Stitcher or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends via social media or word of mouth. If you want to send me money, but can’t do a recurring monthly thing, you can buy me a coffee at <a href="http://ko-fi.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ko-fi.com/miriamfelton</a>. You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. I’ll return for the last time in Season 2 with a conversation with Jessica Marquez, author of Make and Mend: Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery Projects to Customize and Repair Textiles and Decorate Your Home __________________________________ <h4>I want your feedback! </h4> We’re nearing the end of this season (the next episode will be the last until this fall), and I’d love to hear your feedback. Have you liked the show? What would you like to hear in future? To make this feedback process easier for you you can leave me a note anywhere…. <ol> <li>Comment Below!</li> <li>Comment on Instagram</li> <li>Comment on Facebook</li> <li>Email me at miriam AT yarnstoriespodcast DOT com</li> </ol>

Episode 215 | Fibrevolution with Shannon Welsh

Kim Werker

Kim Werker is a writer, editor, and instructor living in Vancouver, BC.  Kim’s work really focuses on editorial and helping people find the joy and the fulfillment of making and learning to embrace failure and the ugly as a natural part of the process.  Interview Notes:  Kim’s Website Friendship Bracelets! from Purl Soho Interweave Crochet Magazine Women’s Work: The First 20,000 Years (affiliate link) Mighty Ugly (affiliate link)  Radical Egalitarianism Humanism My Sandals  Stories We Tell Ourselves – Kim’s Video Presentation Incidentally here are Kim’s Bluprint Classes  (affiliate links all!) Crochet Basics &amp; Beyond Next Steps in Crochet Crochet In the Round: Basics &amp; Beyond ZigZag Crochet: A Beginner’s Guide to Ripples &amp; Waves The Uncanny Valley The Creative Adventurer Community  Compulsory Podcast. Catch up with the back catalog before the new episodes start! How to Be Sick by Toni Bernhard (affiliate link) My doctor’s office is one of the top Fibro docs in the country. She runs a bunch of support stuff, so check that out, spoonies. Sign Up for Kim’s Newsletter! It’s fun! Kim’s Patreon   So what are the stories you’re telling yourself? What have you convinced yourself that you’re incapable of doing. Or that you would just fail if you tried? Have you got that? Hold it in your mind? Now listen closely. You can do that thing. Your first attempt might be kind of shitty. That’s ok. In fact, that’s GOOD. Do it anyway. Do the hard thing. In fact. Do the hard thing and then tag me either as @mimknits or @yarnstoriespodcast with the hashtag #doingthehardthing. I want to see you all making what scared you. I want to see you work past that fear. I want you to show others that they can do the hard thing too.  You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If you can’t support the podcast with money (I totally understand), you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Facebook, or Stitcher or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends via social media or word of mouth. If you want to send me money, but can’t do a recurring monthly thing, you can buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/miriamfelton. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. I’ll be back here in 2 weeks talking to Shannon Welsh of Fibre Evolution Bast Fiber Producers.

Kim Werker is a writer, editor, and instructor living in Vancouver, BC.  Kim’s work really focuses on editorial and helping people find the joy and the fulfillment of making and learning to embrace failure and the ugly as a natural part of the process. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.kimwerker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim’s Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.purlsoho.com/create/2011/07/10/mollys-sketchbook-friendship-bracelets/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friendship Bracelets!</a> from Purl Soho</li> <li><a href="https://www.interweave.com/store/crochet/crochet-magazines/crochet-magazines-interweave-crochet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interweave Crochet</a> Magazine</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2LJAjot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women’s Work: The First 20,000 Years</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Vr6E2Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mighty Ugly</a> (affiliate link) </li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radical_egalitarianism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radical Egalitarianism</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humanism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Humanism</a></li> <li>My Sandals </li> <li><a href="https://creativemornings.com/talks/kim-werker/2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stories We Tell Ourselves</a> – Kim’s Video Presentation</li> <li>Incidentally here are Kim’s Bluprint Classes  (affiliate links all!) <a href="http://shrsl.com/yyz1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crochet Basics &amp; Beyond</a> <a href="http://shrsl.com/yyz7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Next Steps in Crochet</a> <a href="http://shrsl.com/1luq3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crochet In the Round: Basics &amp; Beyond</a> <a href="http://shrsl.com/1luq5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ZigZag Crochet: A Beginner’s Guide to Ripples &amp; Waves</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Uncanny Valley</a></li> <li><a href="https://community.kimwerker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Creative Adventurer Community</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.kimwerker.com/topics/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Compulsory Podcast</a>. Catch up with the back catalog before the new episodes start!</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2W7fqry" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Be Sick</a> by Toni Bernhard (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="http://batemanhornecenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My doctor’s office</a> is one of the top Fibro docs in the country. She runs a bunch of support stuff, so check that out, spoonies.</li> <li>Sign Up for <a href="https://www.kimwerker.com/newsletter-signup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim’s Newsletter</a>! It’s fun!</li> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/kpwerker/overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim’s Patreon</a></li> </ul> <blockquote> So what are the stories you’re telling yourself? What have you convinced yourself that you’re incapable of doing. Or that you would just fail if you tried? Have you got that? Hold it in your mind? Now listen closely. You can do that thing. Your first attempt might be kind of shitty. That’s ok. In fact, that’s GOOD. Do it anyway. Do the hard thing. In fact. Do the hard thing and then tag me either as @mimknits or @yarnstoriespodcast with the hashtag #doingthehardthing. I want to see you all making what scared you. I want to see you work past that fear. I want you to show others that they can do the hard thing too. </blockquote> You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If you can’t support the podcast with money (I totally understand), you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Facebook, or Stitcher or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends via social media or word of mouth. If you want to send me money, but can’t do a recurring monthly thing, you can buy me a coffee at <a href="http://ko-fi.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ko-fi.com/miriamfelton</a>. You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. I’ll be back here in 2 weeks talking to Shannon Welsh of Fibre Evolution Bast Fiber Producers.

Episode 214 | Kim Werker

Hunter Hammersen

Today’s guest is Hunter Hammersen, a kindred spirit in geekery, knitting, collecting, and obsessive research. Also, we giggle a lot. Hunter is a prolific publisher and designer living in Maine.  Interview Notes:  Hunter’s Website &amp; Blog Hunter’s Instagram Silk Road Socks (rerelease affiliate link)  Knitter’s Curiosity Cabinet 1, 2, &amp; 3 (affiliate links) Rabble Rousers on Ravelry and In Print (affiliate link) Ne’er Do Well Knits on Ravelry and In Print (affiliate link) Fine Things for Plain Occasions – based on vintage etiquette books (affiliate link) History of Calling Cards Let’s write stuff!!! email me miriam AT yarnstoriespodcast DOT com Art of the Handwritten Note (affiliate link) Curls 1, 2, &amp; 3 (affiliate links) Firmament with the dip stitches (affiliate link)   Twist &amp; Knit, my book KT Tape Videos KT Tape Purchasing (affiliate link) What Occupational Therapists Do Hunter’s Knit Cupcakes – Dollop  The seamless stars – Scintillation  The seamless hearts – Palpitation  Tiny Acorns – Hoard Tiny tassel hats!!! – Inscribe My last crocheted motif blanket (in progress… it got bigger than that) Anne Weil’s Keepsake Rocks from Weaving Within Reach – affiliate link (hear from Anne in Episode 205)  How Magnets Work My Everyday Carry Bag on Instagram My Twitch Stream – twitch.tv/MimIsMaking Hunter’s Email List Sign-up. It’s great!!!     You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If you can’t support the podcast with money (I totally understand), you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Facebook, or Stitcher or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends via social media or word of mouth. If you want to send me money, but can’t do a recurring monthly thing, you can buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/miriamfelton. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. I’ll be back in 2 weeks chatting with Kim Werker, writer, editor, maker, once and future podcaster, and my long-lost sister separated at birth.

Today’s guest is Hunter Hammersen, a kindred spirit in geekery, knitting, collecting, and obsessive research. Also, we giggle a lot. Hunter is a prolific publisher and designer living in Maine. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li>Hunter’s <a href="https://pantsvillepress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> &amp; <a href="https://pantsvillepress.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a></li> <li>Hunter’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hunterhammersen/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2PCS0EH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silk Road Socks</a> (rerelease affiliate link) </li> <li>Knitter’s Curiosity Cabinet <a href="https://amzn.to/2Le6X1i" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2VBnfFl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2</a>, &amp; <a href="https://amzn.to/2VBJ9sk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3</a> (affiliate links)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/rabble-rousers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rabble Rousers</a> on Ravelry and <a href="https://amzn.to/2WgxZGh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In Print</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/neer-do-well-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ne’er Do Well Knits</a> on Ravelry and <a href="https://amzn.to/2DDwMS3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In Print</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2DFxvCA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fine Things for Plain Occasions</a> – based on vintage etiquette books (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/the-gentlemans-guide-to-the-calling-card/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">History of Calling Cards</a></li> <li>Let’s write stuff!!! email me miriam AT yarnstoriespodcast DOT com</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2IQU7E2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Art of the Handwritten Note</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li>Curls <a href="https://amzn.to/2DHxv4G" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2XWgcor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2</a>, &amp; <a href="https://amzn.to/2vuT9F7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3</a> (affiliate links)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2VGdlSZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Firmament</a> with the dip stitches (affiliate link) </li> <li><a href="http://www.miriamfelton.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twist &amp; Knit</a>, my book</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjSI7l2zSkZCpEod8qQY5Tg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KT Tape Videos</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2V6gbkJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KT Tape Purchasing</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupational_therapy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What Occupational Therapists Do</a></li> <li>Hunter’s Knit Cupcakes – <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dollop-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dollop</a> </li> <li>The seamless stars – <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scintillation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scintillation</a> </li> <li>The seamless hearts – <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/palpitation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Palpitation</a> </li> <li>Tiny Acorns – <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hoard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hoard</a></li> <li>Tiny tassel hats!!! – <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/inscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inscribe</a></li> <li>My <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BUGGmrlh3xk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">last crocheted motif blanket</a> (in progress… it got bigger than that)</li> <li>Anne Weil’s Keepsake Rocks from <a href="https://amzn.to/2J7EHdZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weaving Within Reach</a> – affiliate link (hear from Anne in <a href="http://www.yarnstoriespodcast.com/episode-205-anne-weil-weaving-within-reach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 205</a>) </li> <li><a href="https://van.physics.illinois.edu/qa/listing.php?id=434" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Magnets Work</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17885203894333897/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Everyday Carry Bag</a> on Instagram</li> <li>My Twitch Stream – <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/MimIsMaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/MimIsMaking</a></li> <li><a href="https://pantsvillepress.com/information/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hunter’s Email List Sign-up</a>. It’s great!!!</li> </ul> You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If you can’t support the podcast with money (I totally understand), you can rate and review it in Apple Podcasts, Facebook, or Stitcher or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends via social media or word of mouth. If you want to send me money, but can’t do a recurring monthly thing, you can buy me a coffee at <a href="http://ko-fi.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ko-fi.com/miriamfelton</a>. You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. I’ll be back in 2 weeks chatting with Kim Werker, writer, editor, maker, once and future podcaster, and my long-lost sister separated at birth.

Episode 213 | Hunter Hammersen

Cliff Cox

Cliff Cox is the Plant Manager at Chargeurs, a multi-national company with a plant in South Carolina that produces superwash and non-superwash wool sliver (combed and carded top). In this two-part series we will use the conversation with Cliff to dive into the deep mysteries of Superwash Wool and the ways it is made.  Interview Notes: Review…..  The structure of wool and wool scales up close  Why and how wool felts/shrinks (DFE)  Wool before and after the chlorine/Hercosett process  Wool before and after the Chlorination portion  Chargeurs, where Cliff work  NEW Notes….  Wool Pools! I just imagine a swimming pool full of wool that I can dive into and swim in like Scrooge McDuck with his vault of coins Wool Mercerization using Silicone Softeners Not Cotton Mercerization Coated Fleeces can keep Vegetable Matter (VM) down  Carbonizing of VM for wool The enzyme based process study abstract UV/Sericin Process for finished fabric Life Fiber Eco Friendly Treatment not durable, since it doesn’t bond to the wool surface Bio-based polymers for non-shrink wool treatment include Collagen, Chitosan, and Feather Keratin Plasma Process, using Ozone, an “organic” process. Modified Drum Carder Descaling EcoWash Wool available from Spirit Trail Fiberworks Comparative Shrink Resistance of different methods This slide show was super helpful Breeds of wool less likely to felt: Doreset Down Sheep *squee* Dorset Down Hampshire Down Oxford Down Shropshire Southdown Suffolk Dorset Ham Dorset Poll Clun Forest Cheviot Portland     I want to thank Cliff Cox and Chargeurs for talking to me in such candid detail about how they run their plant. You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If this podcast helped you understand something new, or gave you a deeper insight, I would really appreciate it if you could support me with rating, reviewing, or even buy me a coffee. You can do the coffee thing at ko-fi.com/miriamfelton. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. I’ll see you again in 2 weeks when we have a chat with designer, author, and publisher, Hunter Hammersen.

Cliff Cox is the Plant Manager at Chargeurs, a multi-national company with a plant in South Carolina that produces superwash and non-superwash wool sliver (combed and carded top). In this two-part series we will use the conversation with Cliff to dive into the deep mysteries of Superwash Wool and the ways it is made. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> Review….. <ul> <li>The structure of wool and wool scales up close </li> <li>Why and how wool felts/shrinks (DFE) </li> <li>Wool before and after the chlorine/Hercosett process </li> <li>Wool before and after the Chlorination portion </li> <li><a href="http://www.chargeurswoolusa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chargeurs</a>, where Cliff work</li> </ul> NEW Notes…. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sheepusa.org/Contacts_WoolPelt_WoolPools" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wool Pools!</a> I just imagine a swimming pool full of wool that I can dive into and swim in like Scrooge McDuck with his vault of coins</li> <li><a href="http://www.quality-assistance.nl/wordpress/en/mercerized-wool/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wool Mercerization</a> using <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/004051750107100403" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Silicone Softeners</a></li> <li>Not <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercerised_cotton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cotton Mercerization</a></li> <li>Coated Fleeces can keep Vegetable Matter (VM) down </li> <li><a href="https://www.woolmark.com/about-wool/wool-processing/woollen-scouring-carbonising/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carbonizing of VM for wool</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/10/11/1213/htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The enzyme based process</a> study abstract</li> <li><a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00405000.2016.1160757" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UV/Sericin Process</a> for finished fabric</li> <li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S209012321930013X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life Fiber Eco Friendly Treatment</a> not durable, since it doesn’t bond to the wool surface</li> <li><a href="https://www.uweb.engr.washington.edu/research/tutorials/naturalpolymers.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bio-based polymers</a> for non-shrink wool treatment include Collagen, Chitosan, and Feather Keratin</li> <li><a href="https://textilelearner.blogspot.com/2013/02/effects-of-plasma-treatment-on-wool.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plasma Process</a>, using <a href="https://patents.google.com/patent/EP1297214A2/en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ozone</a>, an <a href="https://nuiorganics.com/pages/wild-about-wool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“organic”</a> process.</li> <li><a href="https://patents.google.com/patent/US2958910" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modified Drum Carder Descaling</a></li> <li><a href="https://spirit-trail.net/collections/luna-ecowash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EcoWash Wool</a> available from Spirit Trail Fiberworks</li> <li><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6369147/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comparative Shrink Resistance</a> of different methods</li> <li><a href="https://www.woolwise.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/07.1-Functional-Finishes-Presentation.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This slide show was super helpful</a></li> <li>Breeds of wool less likely to felt: Doreset Down Sheep *squee* Dorset Down Hampshire Down Oxford Down Shropshire Southdown Suffolk Dorset Ham Dorset Poll Clun Forest Cheviot Portland </li> </ul> I want to thank Cliff Cox and Chargeurs for talking to me in such candid detail about how they run their plant. You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If this podcast helped you understand something new, or gave you a deeper insight, I would really appreciate it if you could support me with rating, reviewing, or even buy me a coffee. You can do the coffee thing at <a href="http://ko-fi.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ko-fi.com/miriamfelton</a>. You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. I’ll see you again in 2 weeks when we have a chat with designer, author, and publisher, Hunter Hammersen.

Episode 212 | Superwash Wool Part 2 w/ Cliff Cox

Cliff Cox is the Plant Manager at Chargeurs, a multi-national company with a plant in South Carolina that produces superwash and non-superwash wool sliver (combed and carded top). In this two-part series we will use the conversation with Cliff to dive into the deep mysteries of Superwash Wool and the ways it is made.  Interview Notes:  The structure of wool and wool scales up close  Why and how wool felts/shrinks (DFE)  Wool before and after the chlorine/Hercosett process  Wool before and after the Chlorination portion  Polymers, natural and synthetic Hevea Brasiliensis (the Rubber Tree)  Chargeurs, where Cliff works Berry Ammendment Georgia Pacific Wet Strength Toxicity of Chlorine Gas AOX – Absorbable Organic Halides EPA – Environmental Protection Agency The enzyme based process study abstract Water use (and other environmental factors) in wool production Chargeurs’ Sustainability  My silicone and glass food storage solutions (affiliate links)    I want to thank Cliff Cox and Chargeurs for talking to me in such candid detail about how they run their plant. And to Anastasia Williams, our guest in episode 209, for the conversation that sparked the urgent need to get this episode out there. You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If this podcast helped you understand something new, or gave you a deeper insight, I would really appreciate it if you could support me with rating, reviewing, or even buy me a coffee. You can do the coffee thing at ko-fi.com/miriamfelton. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. Join me next week for Part 2…..

Cliff Cox is the Plant Manager at Chargeurs, a multi-national company with a plant in South Carolina that produces superwash and non-superwash wool sliver (combed and carded top). In this two-part series we will use the conversation with Cliff to dive into the deep mysteries of Superwash Wool and the ways it is made. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li>The structure of wool and wool scales up close </li> <li>Why and how wool felts/shrinks (DFE) </li> <li>Wool before and after the chlorine/Hercosett process </li> <li>Wool before and after the Chlorination portion </li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Polymers</a>, natural and synthetic</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hevea_brasiliensis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hevea Brasiliensis</a> (the Rubber Tree) </li> <li><a href="http://www.chargeurswoolusa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chargeurs</a>, where Cliff works</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berry_Amendment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Berry Ammendment</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.gp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Georgia Pacific</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wet_strength" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wet Strength</a></li> <li><a href="https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/832336-overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toxicity of Chlorine Gas</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adsorbable_organic_halides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AOX – Absorbable Organic Halides</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.epa.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EPA</a> – Environmental Protection Agency</li> <li><a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/10/11/1213/htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The enzyme based process</a> study abstract</li> <li><a href="https://www.iwto.org/news/understanding-environmental-impact-wool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Water use (and other environmental factors) in wool production</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.chargeurswoolusa.com/enviromental-responsability/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chargeurs’ Sustainability </a></li> <li>My <a href="https://amzn.to/2X2qAuq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">silicone</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/2G2DHoj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">glass</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2X1wBr0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">food</a> storage solutions (affiliate links)</li> </ul> I want to thank Cliff Cox and Chargeurs for talking to me in such candid detail about how they run their plant. And to <a href="http://www.yarnstoriespodcast.com/episode-209-anastasia-williams-natural-dyeing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anastasia Williams, our guest in episode 209</a>, for the conversation that sparked the urgent need to get this episode out there. You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Thank you so much to the patrons who keep this podcast paid for.  You can join the Patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> If you can’t support the podcast with real moneys, you can rate and review it in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever, or share the podcast with your fiber-loving friends. If this podcast helped you understand something new, or gave you a deeper insight, I would really appreciate it if you could support me with rating, reviewing, or even buy me a coffee. You can do the coffee thing at <a href="http://ko-fi.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ko-fi.com/miriamfelton</a>. You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. Join me next week for Part 2…..

Episode 211 | Superwash Wool Part 1 w/ Cliff Cox

Hi everyone! Just a heads up that I’m recovering from a teaching trip (Fibromyalgia is no joke!) and so the next episode on Superwash Wool Processes will actually be coming at you next week, April 10, 2019 and then the second part will be released on April 17, which will get us back on the release schedule we’ve been working with. Thanks for your patience and your understanding! M

Hi everyone! Just a heads up that I’m recovering from a teaching trip (Fibromyalgia is no joke!) and so the next episode on Superwash Wool Processes will actually be coming at you next week, April 10, 2019 and then the second part will be released on April 17, which will get us back on the release schedule we’ve been working with. Thanks for your patience and your understanding! M

Delay for Episode 211

Alicia Ruthrauff

Note:  We’ll be talking about some medical stuff and bodily functions, so if the idea of surgery or medical stuff or talk about menstruation products grosses you out, this is maybe a good episode for you to skip. Alicia Ruthrauff is a product development engineer working for the Secant Group. She’s also a knitter, and we chat about fiber and design and medical uses for textile design.A repair option for an aortic aneurism, on the left you can see the mesh being deployed from a tiny tube, and on the right, the finished repair.Interview Notes:        The Secant Group, where Alicia works How Stents work… and btw, they’re named for Charles Thomas Stent Monofilament fiber vs multifilament fiber and why you might choose one over the otherSuture Structure. Monofilament /Multifilament. Banana Fiber Menstrual Pads! They’re super absorbent and biodegradable, plus they use waste fibers from banana production. Days for Girls, donate if you can. Green/Sustainable Menstrual Products, including menstrual cup options. Reusable Menstrual Pad Options, plus… not pink. Cause not everything uterus owners use needs to be fucking pink. How to prevent Pelvic Floor Prolapse Warp Knitting and Weft Knitting illustrated Bobbin Lace! If you want to start actually seeing how it goes together, start at about 12 minutes in. 3D Orthagonal Weaving How laproscopy works – Laproscopic Surgery What is a fistula? Our cat fountain (affiliate link)      You can join the patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton.   You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. I’m live-streaming from my studio at Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking on Mon, Thu, Fri : 1 – 2:30 pm Mountain Time. Use this time converter to find what time that is for you. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.   If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!   This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.Another aneurism repair option  Thank you so much for listening! I’ll be back here in two weeks with a DEEP DEEP DIVE into Superwash wool processes. 

Note:  We’ll be talking about some medical stuff and bodily functions, so if the idea of surgery or medical stuff or talk about menstruation products grosses you out, this is maybe a good episode for you to skip. Alicia Ruthrauff is a product development engineer working for the Secant Group. She’s also a knitter, and we chat about fiber and design and medical uses for textile design.A repair option for an aortic aneurism, on the left you can see the mesh being deployed from a tiny tube, and on the right, the finished repair. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>The <a href="https://secant.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Secant Group</a>, where Alicia works</li> <li><a href="https://www.heart.org/-/media/data-import/downloadables/pe-abh-what-is-a-stent-ucm_300452.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Stents work</a>… and btw, they’re named for <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Thomas Stent</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.medscape.com/answers/1824895-32106/what-are-the-differences-between-monofilament-and-multifilament-sutures" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monofilament fiber vs multifilament fiber</a> and why you might choose one over the other Suture Structure. Monofilament /Multifilament.</li> <li><a href="https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/29/saathi-banana-sanitary-pads-hello-tomorrow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Banana Fiber Menstrual Pads</a>! They’re super absorbent and biodegradable, plus they use waste fibers from banana production.</li> <li><a href="https://www.daysforgirls.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Days for Girls</a>, donate if you can.</li> <li><a href="https://www.mygenefood.com/best-green-menstrual-products/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green/Sustainable Menstrual Products</a>, including menstrual cup options.</li> <li><a href="https://menstrualcupreviews.net/reusable-menstrual-cloth-pads/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reusable Menstrual Pad Options</a>, plus… not pink. Cause not everything uterus owners use needs to be fucking pink.</li> <li><a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322720.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to prevent Pelvic Floor Prolapse</a></li> <li>Warp Knitting and Weft Knitting illustrated</li> <li>Bobbin Lace! If you want to start actually seeing how it goes together, start at about 12 minutes in.</li> <li><a href="https://www.textileworld.com/textile-world/features/2012/07/an-introduction-to-3-d-weaving/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3D Orthagonal Weaving</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/laparoscopy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How laproscopy works – Laproscopic Surgery</a></li> <li><a href="https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002365.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is a fistula</a>?</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2OikxyK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our cat fountain</a> (affiliate link)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can join the patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a>. You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at mimknits. I’m live-streaming from my studio at <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/mimismaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking</a> on Mon, Thu, Fri : 1 – 2:30 pm Mountain Time. Use this <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">time converter</a> to find what time that is for you. You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever. You can also join the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/friends-of-yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group</a> if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a>Another aneurism repair option Thank you so much for listening! I’ll be back here in two weeks with a DEEP DEEP DIVE into Superwash wool processes.

Episode 210 | Alicia Ruthrauff & Medical Textiles

Anastasia Williams

Anastasia Williams is the owner and dyer behind Garden Wool &amp; Dye, a business focused on sustainable wool in naturally dyed colors. She grows, forages, and liberates the majority of her dyestuffs. She’s based in Elk Point, South Dakota.  Interview Notes:        Garden Wool &amp; Dye Anastasia on Instagram, &amp; Facebook The best book I’ve ever seen on Natural Dyeing is this one: The Modern Natural Dyer (affiliate link) Indigo Vats at AVFKW If you’re curious about the jam cookbook, you can sign up for the notice list about it here. Yellow Dock dye Goldenrod dye Mushroom Dyeing!!!! ALL THE COLORS! Dandelion dye Calendula Marigold dye Red Onion Skin dye Indigo dye Grand Prismatic Seed. Go check them out! My handspun naturally dyed yoke sweater. Check out the article in the Winter 2019 SpinOff Issue  Water Use and Commercial Dyeing Crocking  My indigo dress  Hampshire Sheep  Pioneer Woman’s Horse Portraits. They’re crazy.      If you’d like to hear the segment with Deb Robson when we talk about shearing, you can join the patreon at any level to get access to that content. Just go to patreon.com/miriamfelton. And don’t forget to take advantage of that 20% off code from Anastasia using the code yarnstories.   You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. I’m live-streaming from my studio at Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking on Mon, Thu, Fri : 1 – 2:30 pm Mountain Time. Use this time converter to find what time that is for you. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.   If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!   This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.    Thank you so much for listening! See you again in 2 weeks to talk about Medical Textiles with Alicia Ruthrauff. 

Anastasia Williams is the owner and dyer behind Garden Wool &amp; Dye, a business focused on sustainable wool in naturally dyed colors. She grows, forages, and liberates the majority of her dyestuffs. She’s based in Elk Point, South Dakota. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Garden Wool &amp; Dye</li> <li>Anastasia on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gardenwoolanddye/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gardenwoolanddye" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li>The best book I’ve ever seen on Natural Dyeing is this one: <a href="https://amzn.to/2Um1S7a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Modern Natural Dyer</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.averbforkeepingwarm.com/blogs/news/9251697-in-the-dye-studio-fermentation-and-the-indigo-vat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indigo Vats</a> at AVFKW</li> <li>If you’re curious about the jam cookbook, you can sign up for the notice list about it <a href="http://eepurl.com/ggEoZj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://sewnnatural.com/blog/tag/plant-dyeing-with-yellow-dock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yellow Dock</a> dye</li> <li><a href="https://www.instructables.com/id/Goldenrod-Natural-Dye-Wool-Yarn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goldenrod</a> dye</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushroom_dye" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mushroom Dyeing!!!!</a> ALL THE COLORS!</li> <li><a href="https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/natural-dyeing-dandelions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dandelion</a> dye</li> <li><a href="https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-235/calendula" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calendula</a></li> <li><a href="https://florafiber.live/blog/2017/4/17/lets-dye-marigold" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marigold</a> dye</li> <li><a href="https://www.folkfibers.com/blogs/news/6579481-natural-dyes-red-onion-skins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red Onion Skin</a> dye</li> <li><a href="https://thekindcraft.com/the-process-indigo-from-plant-to-paste/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indigo</a> dye</li> <li><a href="https://www.grandprismaticseed.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grand Prismatic Seed</a>. Go check them out!</li> <li>My handspun naturally dyed yoke sweater. Check out the article in the <a href="https://www.interweave.com/store/spinning/spinning-magazines/spin-off-winter-2019-digital-edition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter 2019 SpinOff Issue</a> </li> <li><a href="https://oecotextiles.wordpress.com/2010/02/24/textiles-and-water-use/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Water Use and Commercial Dyeing</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.conservation-wiki.com/wiki/Crocking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crocking</a> </li> <li>My indigo dress </li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampshire_sheep" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hampshire Sheep</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://pioneerwoman.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/2122271725_afedb7d78c.jpg?w%3D332%26h%3D500&amp;imgrefurl=https://thepioneerwoman.com/confessions/jesus_loves_the_little_mustangs/&amp;docid=25iLgByOffowbM&amp;tbnid=FE_nqWQZBA2S8M:&amp;vet=1&amp;w=332&amp;h=500&amp;itg=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;source=sh/x/im" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pioneer Woman’s</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://pioneerwoman.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/4325333154_2c9edd2d62_o.jpg?w%3D372%26h%3D413&amp;imgrefurl=https://thepioneerwoman.com/confessions/miss_mustang_2010/&amp;docid=Q1ZZfFZaeVU0JM&amp;tbnid=FRMHLTfg3IL4XM:&amp;vet=1&amp;w=372&amp;h=248&amp;hl=en-US&amp;source=sh/x/im" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Horse</a> <a href="https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d9/7c/70/d97c701c25c5c1f97204af10c6e803f3.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=https://www.pinterest.com/pin/126874914479639243/&amp;docid=kdEHr3mD78QBOM&amp;tbnid=5bxmtVN1WIyJ8M:&amp;vet=1&amp;w=332&amp;h=500&amp;itg=1&amp;hl=en-US&amp;source=sh/x/im" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Portraits</a>. They’re crazy.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> If you’d like to hear the segment with Deb Robson when we talk about shearing, you can join the patreon at any level to get access to that content. Just go to <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a>. And don’t forget to take advantage of that 20% off code from Anastasia using the code yarnstories. You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at mimknits. I’m live-streaming from my studio at <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/mimismaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking</a> on Mon, Thu, Fri : 1 – 2:30 pm Mountain Time. Use this <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">time converter</a> to find what time that is for you. You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever. You can also join the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/friends-of-yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group</a> if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a> Thank you so much for listening! See you again in 2 weeks to talk about Medical Textiles with Alicia Ruthrauff.

Episode 209 | Anastasia Williams & Natural Dyeing

Carson Demers

In this episode, we chat with Carson Demers about his work in Ergonomics. He is a physical therapist who added a second career teaching knitters and spinners about the ergonomics of their craft.  Interview Notes:        Carson’s Website Carson on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Carson’s Book, Knitting Comfortably  Ergonomics aka Human Factors Engineering Frank Gilbreth’s Study of Brick Layers Injuries from working on computers The shawls Carson is referring to are in my book, Twist &amp; Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed, and One-of-a-kind Yarns   Cat Bordhi’s Website The classes Carson offers. Tell your LYS! Lever Classes How to Knit While Walking More about Micro Tears Types of Muscle Fibers Carson on KnitStars Carson’s Pupper – Lily  Bald Eagle Sounds Alice the Camel is actually Mona the Camel. It’s been a few years. Forgive me.       You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. You can check out the patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton   I’m live-streaming from my studio at Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking on Mon, Thu, Fri : 1 – 2:30 pm Mountain Time. Use this time converter to find what time that is for you. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.   If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!   This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.   Thank you so much for listening! See you again in 2 weeks when I talk to Anastasia Williams of Garden Wool &amp; Dye about Natural Dyeing. Contest by Rewards Fuel. 

In this episode, we chat with Carson Demers about his work in Ergonomics. He is a physical therapist who added a second career teaching knitters and spinners about the ergonomics of their craft. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Carson’s <a href="https://www.ergoiknit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li>Carson on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ergoiknit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ErgoIKnit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/carson.demers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li>Carson’s Book, <a href="https://www.ergoiknit.com/knitting-comfortably" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitting Comfortably</a> </li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_factors_and_ergonomics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ergonomics aka Human Factors Engineering</a></li> <li>Frank Gilbreth’s <a href="https://designfaktormensch.wordpress.com/2014/09/30/history-of-ergnomics-time-and-motion-studies-frank-gilbreth/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Study of Brick Layers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/computer-related-injuries" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Injuries from working on computers</a></li> <li>The shawls Carson is referring to are in my book, <a href="http://www.miriamfelton.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twist &amp; Knit: A Dozen Knitted Patterns for Handspun, Hand-dyed, and One-of-a-kind Yarns</a> <a href="http://www.miriamfelton.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> </li> <li>Cat Bordhi’s <a href="https://catbordhi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li>The <a href="https://www.ergoiknit.com/class-menu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">classes Carson offers</a>. Tell your LYS!</li> <li><a href="https://www.school-for-champions.com/machines/levers_classess.htm#.XGwvT89KiL4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lever Classes</a></li> <li><a href="https://blog.loveknitting.com/how-to-knit-while-walking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Knit While Walking</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microtrauma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More about Micro Tears</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-three-types-of-fibers-in-muscles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Types of Muscle Fibers</a></li> <li><a href="https://knitstars.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carson on KnitStars</a></li> <li>Carson’s Pupper – Lily </li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/wr5AQff-SXQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bald Eagle Sounds</a></li> <li>Alice the Camel is actually <a href="https://www.tuckerhouse.com/blog/2012/04/an-island-character/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mona the Camel</a>. It’s been a few years. Forgive me. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at mimknits. You can check out the patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> I’m live-streaming from my studio at <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/mimismaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking</a> on Mon, Thu, Fri : 1 – 2:30 pm Mountain Time. Use this <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">time converter</a> to find what time that is for you. You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever. You can also join the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/friends-of-yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group</a> if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a> Thank you so much for listening! See you again in 2 weeks when I talk to Anastasia Williams of Garden Wool &amp; Dye about Natural Dyeing. <a href="https://Rewardsfuel.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Contest by Rewards Fuel.</a>

Episode 208 | Carson Demers & the Ergonomics of Fiber Craft

A podcast telling the tales behind our favorite fibers

Great podcast! I love that Miriam goes down research rabbit holes and is passionate about the topics that she engages in with her guests. She is interesting and funny and a real delight to listen to. This is one of my favorite fiber related  podcasts.

One of my favorites!

I am blown away by the amount of useful information that is packed into each podcast.  Miriam is an incredible host and interviewer. I was so impressed by the podcast about bringing back the fiber industry to our country by growing, harvesting, and processing flax to make linen.
In each episode that I listen to I hear something that makes me proud to be involved in the fiber arts, along with so many other innovative women and men.  Thank you, Miriam for bringing their stories to us!

Podcast Perfection!!

YarnStories Podcast

Jeanette Sloan

This whole episode is dedicated to my conversation with Jeanette Sloan about Diversity in Knitting and her work to highlight BIPOC Designers and Crafters.  Interview Notes:        Jeanette Sloan’s Site, Instagram, Ravelry Store Jeanette’s most recent pattern release, the North Point Wrap  Black People Do Knit #Diversknitty Sockmatician, founder of the Diversknitty hashtag Lorna Hamilton Brown’s Site, Instagram In The Loop Conference POC Designers &amp; Crafters List to diversify your feed. The proto list (not finalized) of Asian Designers &amp; Crafters. Find some new follows! The crochet designer I reference in the episode, Toni of TLYarnCrafts. I had so much fun crocheting her Coles River Kerchief! Signal Boosting – Do It! Knitting Magazine Natalie Warner – Berylliant Knits, Instagram, Ravelry. Helda Panagary – Site, Instagram, Ravelry. Pom Pom Quarterly, subscribe! This is the cover we are talking about  Last Fuckable Day, a satyrical commentary on the erasure of middle aged women  BodyPosiPanda on Instagram, who does the jiggle videos. Also buy her book, Amazon (affiliate link) &amp; Audible. Pencil hold vs knife hold Harmon Guides (affiliate link) Tunisian Crochet Beginner’s Guide from Toni that I mentioned above:  In case you were wondering, I am no longer Mormon, please don’t message me about it. Jonah’s Hands, the crazy prolific adorable kid who crochets.  A great article by Cat Bordhi about bringing knitting into schools. Women’s Work, The First 20,000 Years (affiliate link). A fantastic book for all makers to read. Undervaluing of Craft and Traditionally ‘Womens’ Work’ Check out the #SewMySize hashtag for a lot of diverse bodies and talk about size inclusivity.      You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. I had such a lovely time talking with Jeanette, listening back to the audio was like visiting an old friend, even though it was the first time we’d talked. If you’d like the hear a bunch of stuff that got cut out, the content is available to my patreon contributors at any level. You can check out the patreon at patreon.com/miriamfelton Diversity in the Knitting Community. Check out the story highlights from @su.krita, @astitchtowear (who you should be following anyway), @hi.ravelry, @thecolormustard, and @ocean_bythesea. Some resources for exploring your privilege: Layla Saad’s Me &amp; White Supremacy Workbook The Nod Podcast Uncivil Podcast Rachel Cargle’s Site and Instagram White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo (affiliate link) Good Ancestor Podcast   I’m live-streaming from my studio at Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking on Mon, Thu, Fri : 1 – 2:30 pm Mountain Time. Use this time converter to find what time that is for you. You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.   If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!   This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.   Thank you so much for listening! See you again in 2 weeks when I talk to Carson Demers about the Ergonomics of Fiber Craft. 

This whole episode is dedicated to my conversation with Jeanette Sloan about Diversity in Knitting and her work to highlight BIPOC Designers and Crafters. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Jeanette Sloan’s <a href="http://www.jeanettesloandesign.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Site</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeanettesloan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/jeanette-sloan-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Store</a></li> <li>Jeanette’s most recent pattern release, the North Point Wrap </li> <li><a href="http://www.jeanettesloandesign.com/black-people-do-knit.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black People Do Knit</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/diversknitty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#Diversknitty</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sockmatician/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sockmatician</a>, founder of the Diversknitty hashtag</li> <li>Lorna Hamilton Brown’s <a href="https://www.lornahamiltonbrown.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Site</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lhamiltonbrown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.southampton.ac.uk/intheloop/in-the-loop/index.page" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In The Loop Conference</a></li> <li><a href="https://jeanettesloan.wordpress.com/poc-designers-crafters/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">POC Designers &amp; Crafters List</a> to diversify your feed.</li> <li>The proto list (not finalized) of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BqzYr2KlbcB/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Asian Designers &amp; Crafters</a>. Find some new follows!</li> <li>The crochet designer I reference in the episode, Toni of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tlyarncrafts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TLYarnCrafts</a>. I had so much fun crocheting her <a href="https://tlyarncrafts.com/products/coles-river-kerchief-crochet-pdf-pattern" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coles River Kerchief</a>!</li> <li><a href="https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/signal-boost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Signal Boosting</a> – Do It!</li> <li><a href="https://www.knittingmag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitting Magazine</a></li> <li>Natalie Warner – <a href="https://berylliantknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Berylliant Knits</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/berylliantknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/natalie-warner---berylliant-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>.</li> <li>Helda Panagary – <a href="http://heldasland.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Site</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heldap123/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/helda-panagary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.pompommag.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pom Pom Quarterly</a>, subscribe! This is the cover we are talking about </li> <li>Last Fuckable Day, a satyrical commentary on the erasure of middle aged women </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyposipanda/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BodyPosiPanda</a> on Instagram, who does the jiggle videos. Also buy her book, <a href="https://amzn.to/2GfF4m4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (affiliate link) &amp; <a href="https://www.audible.com/author/Megan-Jayne-Crabbe/B072JXT3KM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audible</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.anniescatalog.com/crochet/content.html?content_id=591&amp;type_id=S&amp;scat_id=368" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pencil hold vs knife hold</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2HUvWFq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harmon Guides</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li>Tunisian Crochet Beginner’s Guide from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkO8yHEMmbvuw9Dgmuvwhsw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toni</a> that I mentioned above: </li> <li>In case you were wondering, I am no longer Mormon, please don’t message me about it.</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonahhands/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonah’s Hands</a>, the crazy prolific adorable kid who crochets. </li> <li><a href="https://www.craftyarncouncil.com/c5.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A great article by Cat Bordhi</a> about bringing knitting into schools.</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2DdGCJu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Women’s Work, The First 20,000 Years</a> (affiliate link). A fantastic book for all makers to read.</li> <li><a href="https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/eascfa/dinner_party/womens_work" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Undervaluing of Craft and Traditionally ‘Womens’ Work’</a></li> <li>Check out the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/sewmysize/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#SewMySize</a> hashtag for a lot of diverse bodies and talk about size inclusivity.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at mimknits. I had such a lovely time talking with Jeanette, listening back to the audio was like visiting an old friend, even though it was the first time we’d talked. If you’d like the hear a bunch of stuff that got cut out, the content is available to my patreon contributors at any level. You can check out the patreon at <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> Diversity in the Knitting Community. Check out the story highlights from @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/su.krita/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">su.krita</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astitchtowear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@astitchtowear</a> (who you should be following anyway), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hi.ravelry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hi.ravelry</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecolormustard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thecolormustard</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ocean_bythesea/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ocean_bythesea</a>. Some resources for exploring your privilege: Layla Saad’s <a href="https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Me &amp; White Supremacy Workbook</a> <a href="https://www.gimletmedia.com/the-nod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nod Podcast</a> <a href="http://www.gimletmedia.com/uncivil" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uncivil Podcast</a> Rachel Cargle’s <a href="https://www.rachelcargle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Site</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2HTA9ZO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo</a> (affiliate link) <a href="http://laylafsaad.com/good-ancestor-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Ancestor Podcast</a> I’m live-streaming from my studio at <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/mimismaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking</a> on Mon, Thu, Fri : 1 – 2:30 pm Mountain Time. Use this <a href="https://www.thetimezoneconverter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">time converter</a> to find what time that is for you. You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever. You can also join the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/friends-of-yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group</a> if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a> Thank you so much for listening! See you again in 2 weeks when I talk to Carson Demers about the Ergonomics of Fiber Craft.

Episode 207 | Jeanette Sloan

In this episode I chat with Hannah Thiessen, freelance creative and social media consultant, and author of Slow Knitting: A Journey from Sheep to Skein to Stitch (affiliate link). The book focuses on enjoying the entire process, from knowing about your yarn, to swatching for it to tell you what it wants to be, to the actual knitting. It’s very much a book about a philosophy of knitting that would be applicable to crochet, weaving, and really, any yarn craft.  Show Notes:  Slow Food Movement Slow Fashion Movement The quote I read from the book section called Experiment Fearlessly: Putting slow knitting into practice will allow you to muse over the simplicity of the stitches you know and rise to the challenge of using new techniques and materials. Take away the burden of perfection, and instead allow yourself to embrace or correct your mistakes as they come.   Product vs. Process Knitting My favorite Interchangable Needle Sets, Hiya Hiya Sharps in 4″ and 5″ for the smaller sizes, and 5″ only for the larger sizes.  (all affiliate links) Hannah’s current swatch: Salt River Mills Simply Surrey, on size 3 needles. Some of Hannah’s Yarn Pornography  The 10 patterns in Slow Knitting on Ravelry Green Mountain Spinnery’s Yarns and Weekend Wool Veronik Avery designed Luma in the book. Julia Farwell-Clay designed Russian Sage in the book. Bristol Ivy designed Tsuga Cardigan in the book. Jennifer Wood designed Wild Grains in the book. Carol Feller (the interviewee of episode 102!) worked with Weekend Wool to make the Hepatica Cowl. Vogue Knitting Live Woolfolk, which we wax poetic about and particularly Får. Shibui Yarns My post about the shaming in the green movement Organic Certification and what it really means. Loopville Yarn in Knoxville, TN Clover Hat designed by Rachel Coopey, Hannah’s gift to you all! Worked in Stein Wool. See below for details. The Beginner patterns: Michele Wang‘s Rhodiola, The Hepatica Cowl linked above, and Pam Allen‘s Sheep Sorrel Hat &amp; Mitts. The video about people who work at Pantone and the testing.   If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share it via social media, or leave a 5-star rating in iTunes. It really helps the podcast to grow and find more audience. I’m looking for sponsors as well, so if you have any suggestions or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, I’d appreciate an email about that (miriam@yarnstoriespodcast.com). This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. Next episode in 2 weeks with Jennifer Tepper-Heverley of Spirit Trail Fiberworks To receive the free Clover Hat Pattern, subscribe before end of day January 11th. Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address *  Email Format   html text 

In this episode I chat with <a href="http://www.handmadebyhannahbelle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hannah Thiessen</a>, freelance creative and social media consultant, and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419726684/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1419726684&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mirifelt-20&amp;linkId=6c8a3998fcdafbf2c974efad3d010955" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Knitting: A Journey from Sheep to Skein to Stitch</a> (affiliate link). The book focuses on enjoying the entire process, from knowing about your yarn, to swatching for it to tell you what it wants to be, to the actual knitting. It’s very much a book about a philosophy of knitting that would be applicable to crochet, weaving, and really, any yarn craft. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1419726684/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1419726684&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=mirifelt-20&amp;linkId=6c8a3998fcdafbf2c974efad3d010955" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Show Notes:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slow_Food" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Food Movement</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/11/fashion/what-is-slow-fashion.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slow Fashion Movement</a></li> <li>The quote I read from the book section called Experiment Fearlessly: <blockquote>Putting slow knitting into practice will allow you to muse over the simplicity of the stitches you know and rise to the challenge of using new techniques and materials. Take away the burden of perfection, and instead allow yourself to embrace or correct your mistakes as they come. </blockquote> </li> <li><a href="https://www.knit-purl.com/blogs/blog/process-vs-product-knitting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Product vs. Process Knitting</a></li> <li>My favorite Interchangable Needle Sets, Hiya Hiya Sharps in <a href="http://amzn.to/2BGorKJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4″</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2DhE9fI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5″</a> for the smaller sizes, and <a href="http://amzn.to/2BUHcOI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5″ only for the larger sizes</a>.  (all affiliate links)</li> <li>Hannah’s current swatch: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/salt-river-mills-simply-suri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Salt River Mills Simply Surrey</a>, on size 3 needles.</li> <li>Some of Hannah’s Yarn Pornography </li> <li>The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/slow-knitting/patterns" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">10 patterns in Slow Knitting</a> on Ravelry</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/green-mountain-spinnery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Mountain Spinnery’s Yarns </a>and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/green-mountain-spinnery-weekend-wool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weekend Wool</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/veronik-avery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veronik Avery</a> designed <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/luma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luma</a> in the book.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/julia-farwell-clay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julia Farwell-Clay</a> designed <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/russian-sage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Russian Sage</a> in the book.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/bristol-ivy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bristol Ivy</a> designed <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tsuga-cardigan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tsuga Cardigan</a> in the book.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/jennifer-wood" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Wood</a> designed <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/wild-grains" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Grains</a> in the book.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/carol-feller" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carol Feller</a> (the interviewee of <a href="http://www.yarnstoriespodcast.com/?p=62" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 102</a>!) worked with Weekend Wool to make the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hepatica-cowl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hepatica Cowl</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://vogueknittinglive.com/portal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vogue Knitting Live</a></li> <li><a href="https://woolfolkyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woolfolk</a>, which we wax poetic about and particularly <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/woolfolk-far" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Får</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/shibui-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shibui Yarns</a></li> <li>My post about the <a href="http://www.miriamfelton.com/the-virtue-shaming-of-the-green-movement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shaming in the green movement</a></li> <li><a href="https://lifehacker.com/5941881/what-does-organic-really-mean-and-should-i-buy-it" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Organic Certification and what it really means</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.loopvilleyarn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loopville Yarn</a> in Knoxville, TN</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/clover-18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clover Hat</a> designed by <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/rachel-coopey" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Coopey</a>, Hannah’s gift to you all! Worked in <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/the-little-grey-sheep-stein-fine-wool-4ply-sock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stein Wool</a>. See below for details.</li> <li>The Beginner patterns: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/michele-wang" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michele Wang</a>‘s <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rhodiola" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rhodiola</a>, The Hepatica Cowl linked above, and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/pam-allen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pam Allen</a>‘s <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sheep-sorrel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sheep Sorrel Hat &amp; Mitts</a>.</li> <li>The video about people who work at Pantone and the testing. </li> </ul> If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share it via social media, or leave a 5-star rating in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>. It really helps the podcast to grow and find more audience. I’m looking for sponsors as well, so if you have any suggestions or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, I’d appreciate an email about that (miriam@yarnstoriespodcast.com). This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a> Next episode in 2 weeks with Jennifer Tepper-Heverley of Spirit Trail Fiberworks To receive the free Clover Hat Pattern, subscribe before end of day January 11th. <h2>Subscribe to our mailing list</h2> * indicates required Email Address * Email Format <ul> <li>html</li> <li>text</li> </ul>

Episode 105 | Slow Knitting

This episode’s guest is Woolly Wormhead, designer extraordinaire of hats. We talk hat architecture, Brexit, and living in the limbo that it has caused.      Interview Notes:    Woolly’s Website and her Ravelry Shop Traditional Sideways hat structure Lateralis, the new collection from Woolly Wormhead Fiber Trends Felted Clog pattern Korra and Toph from the Elemental Collection Judy’s Magic Cast On  Figure 8 Cast On  Winding Cast On Grafting, aka Kitchener Stitch Mutonia, where Woolly lives, a congregation of the Mutoid Waste Company Brexit Freedom of Movement Rights The problematic nature of the term Ex-Pat.     P.S. Still not sorted…. but You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton   You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.   If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!   This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.   Thanks for listening! I’ll be back next time talking to Anne Weil about her newest book. See you in 2 weeks! Contest by Rewards Fuel. 

This episode’s guest is Woolly Wormhead, designer extraordinaire of hats. We talk hat architecture, Brexit, and living in the limbo that it has caused. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.woollywormhead.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woolly’s Website</a> and her <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/woolly-wormhead" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry Shop</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shortrows-sideways-hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traditional Sideways hat structure</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/lateralis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lateralis</a>, the new collection from Woolly Wormhead</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/felted-clogs-ac33" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiber Trends Felted Clog pattern</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/korra" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Korra</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/toph-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toph</a> from the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/elemental" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elemental Collection</a></li> <li>Judy’s Magic Cast On </li> <li>Figure 8 Cast On </li> <li><a href="https://www.woollywormhead.com/cast-on/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winding Cast On</a></li> <li><a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer04/FEATtheresasum04.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Grafting, aka Kitchener Stitch</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1315192-d15188194-Reviews-Mutonia-Santarcangelo_di_Romagna_Province_of_Rimini_Emilia_Romagna.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mutonia</a>, where Woolly lives, a congregation of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutoid_Waste_Company" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mutoid Waste Company</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brexit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brexit</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.europarl.europa.eu/factsheets/en/sheet/147/free-movement-of-persons" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freedom of Movement Rights</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2015/mar/13/white-people-expats-immigrants-migration" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The problematic nature of the term Ex-Pat</a>.</li> <li></li> </ul> P.S. Still not sorted…. but You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever. You can also join the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/friends-of-yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group</a> if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a> Thanks for listening! I’ll be back next time talking to Anne Weil about her newest book. See you in 2 weeks! <a href="https://Rewardsfuel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Contest by Rewards Fuel.</a>

Episode 204 | Woolly Wormhead

Anne Weil

In this episode we talk to Anne Weil about her new book, Weaving Within Reach, her use of natural materials, and making weaving as approachable as possible. Then I chat with Angela Tong about types of looms and what you can make with them.  Interview Notes:      Basic Structure of Weaving     Anne Weil’s Site, Flax &amp; Twine Weaving Within Reach (affiliate link) Anne’s new book Knitting Without Needles (affiliate link) Anne’s first book Leather Lanyard Keychain Velvet Ribbon Bolster  Twill Tape Bento Bag  Twill Pattern Cowl  How Weaving Became Computing  Woven Rope Bowl  Triangle Tank Top  Rachel Denbow – DIY Woven Art (affiliate link) The Gradient Tote  Expert Notes        Angela Tong on Instagram, Ravelry, and her site. A bit more about Rigid Heddle Looms — I like Schacht looms, personally. A good place to start is a 15″ Cricket Loom (affiliate link). Defaults to plain weave, but you can make longer cloth. The width of the loom limits the width of your fabric. Tapestry Looms or Frame Looms – limited by the size of the frame, usually weft faced, but easy to set up. Pin Looms (affiliate links) and how to work them. Does warp and weft in the same setup. Direct Warping! Watch it! It’s fun! Try Before You Buy Loom Sharing Thread from Ravelry Angela’s Rigid Heddle Class on Bluprint (previously Craftsy) (affiliate link) All Weaving Classes on Bluprint (affiliate link) Angela’s Mittens &amp; Gloves Class on Bluprint (affiliate link) Angela’s Pin Loom Class on Interweave Angela’s Shawl Structure Video on Interweave    You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton   You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.   If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!   This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.   Thanks for listening! See you in two weeks when I talk to Cheryl Kolander and Sara Lamb about silk.  Contest by Rewards Fuel. 

In this episode we talk to Anne Weil about her new book, Weaving Within Reach, her use of natural materials, and making weaving as approachable as possible. Then I chat with Angela Tong about types of looms and what you can make with them. <h3></h3> <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Basic Structure of Weaving</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Anne Weil’s Site, <a href="https://www.flaxandtwine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Flax &amp; Twine</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2RIkj8g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weaving Within Reach</a> (affiliate link) Anne’s new book</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2VB7Q57" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitting Without Needles</a> (affiliate link) Anne’s first book</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9qo8dj8jn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leather Lanyard Keychain</a></li> <li>Velvet Ribbon Bolster </li> <li>Twill Tape Bento Bag </li> <li>Twill Pattern Cowl </li> <li>How Weaving Became Computing </li> <li>Woven Rope Bowl </li> <li>Triangle Tank Top </li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/smileandwave/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Denbow</a> – <a href="https://amzn.to/2RBQwxO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DIY Woven Art</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li>The Gradient Tote <h3>Expert Notes</h3> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Angela Tong on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/atongdesigns/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/designers/angela-tong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>, and <a href="http://angelatong.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">her site</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://yarnworker.com/rigid-heddle-faq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A bit more about Rigid Heddle Looms</a> — I like Schacht looms, personally. A good place to start is a <a href="https://amzn.to/2SHTOgb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">15″ Cricket Loom</a> (affiliate link). Defaults to plain weave, but you can make longer cloth. The width of the loom limits the width of your fabric.</li> <li><a href="http://rebeccamezoff.blogspot.com/2015/02/which-tapestry-loom-is-right-for-me_13.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tapestry Looms or Frame Looms</a> – limited by the size of the frame, usually weft faced, but easy to set up.</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2VAThi0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pin Looms</a> (affiliate links) and <a href="https://www.interweave.com/article/weaving/weaving-on-a-pin-loom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how to work them</a>. Does warp and weft in the same setup.</li> <li>Direct Warping! Watch it! It’s fun!</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/warped-weavers/3204417/1-25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try Before You Buy Loom Sharing</a> Thread from Ravelry</li> <li>Angela’s <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=253536&amp;u=1699437&amp;m=29190&amp;urllink=www%2Emybluprint%2Ecom%2Fplaylist%2F63%2F674&amp;afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rigid Heddle Class</a> on Bluprint (previously Craftsy) (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1141436&amp;u=1699437&amp;m=29190&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All Weaving Classes on Bluprint</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li>Angela’s <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=253536&amp;u=1699437&amp;m=29190&amp;urllink=www%2Emybluprint%2Ecom%2Fplaylist%2F5356%2F11723&amp;afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mittens &amp; Gloves Class</a> on Bluprint (affiliate link)</li> <li>Angela’s <a href="https://www.interweave.com/store/creative-pin-loom-designs-video-download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pin Loom Class</a> on Interweave</li> <li>Angela’s <a href="https://www.interweave.com/store/the-structure-of-shawls-grouped" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shawl Structure Video</a> on Interweave</li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever. You can also join the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/friends-of-yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group</a> if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a> Thanks for listening! See you in two weeks when I talk to Cheryl Kolander and Sara Lamb about silk. <a href="https://Rewardsfuel.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Contest by Rewards Fuel.</a>

Episode 205 | Anne Weil – Weaving Within Reach

Sally Fox

Today’s episode is Part 1 of a conversation with Sally Fox, owner of Vreseis Limited, and the Colorganic Fiber trademark. She is a breeder of naturally colored cotton and a dedicated scientist. Show Notes:  Sally Fox’s Website, Shop and Instagram California’s Yolo County More on Soil Microbiology Nematodes  Naturally colored cotton’s Wikipedia page Mendelian Genetics  Ginning cotton Tannins found in wine, tea, tree bark, chocolate, spices, nuts, and fruits Why do you boil yarn after spinning? To set the twist. What does Open Pollination mean? The naturally GREEN colored cotton  What is a monoculture? Biodynamic Agriculture Sally’s Naturally Colored Merino Sheep   Find your local Spinning &amp; Weaving Guilds! You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. And again, the address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and all that bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever.. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. Part 2 in two weeks with more from Sally Fox and some expert input from Joan Ruane about spinning cotton. 

Today’s episode is Part 1 of a conversation with Sally Fox, owner of Vreseis Limited, and the Colorganic Fiber trademark. She is a breeder of naturally colored cotton and a dedicated scientist. <h3>Show Notes:</h3> <ul> <li>Sally Fox’s <a href="http://www.vreseis.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website,</a> <a href="http://www.vreseis.com/shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vreseis/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li>California’s <a href="https://www.yolocounty.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yolo County</a></li> <li>More on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soil_microbiology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soil Microbiology</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nematode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nematodes</a> </li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturally_colored_cotton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Naturally colored cotton’s Wikipedia page</a></li> <li><a href="https://www2.palomar.edu/anthro/mendel/mendel_1.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mendelian Genetics</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.cotton.org/pubs/cottoncounts/fieldtofabric/gin.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ginning cotton</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tannins</a> found in wine, tea, tree bark, chocolate, spices, nuts, and fruits</li> <li>Why do you boil yarn after spinning? To <a href="http://askthebellwether.blogspot.com/2009/01/how-do-you-set-twist-in-handspun-cotton.html#.W-swphNKiL4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">set the twist</a>.</li> <li>What does <a href="http://blog.seedsavers.org/blog/open-pollinated-heirloom-and-hybrid-seeds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open Pollination mean</a>?</li> <li>The naturally GREEN colored cotton </li> <li>What is a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monoculture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">monoculture</a>?</li> <li><a href="https://earthhaven.ca/blog.php?postID=130" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biodynamic Agriculture</a></li> <li>Sally’s Naturally Colored Merino Sheep </li> </ul> Find your local <a href="https://www.interweave.com/spinning-guilds-directory/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spinning</a> &amp; <a href="https://weavespindye.z2systems.com/np/clients/weavespindye/publicaccess/membershipDirectory.do?sortColumn=field23&amp;sortDirection=1&amp;pagingPage=1&amp;md=1&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weaving</a> Guilds! You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at mimknits. And again, the address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and all that bonus content is <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever.. You can also join the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/friends-of-yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group</a> if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a> Part 2 in two weeks with more from Sally Fox and some expert input from Joan Ruane about spinning cotton.

Episode 201 | Sally Fox – Part 1

Gabrielle Treanor

In this episode I talk to Gabrielle Treanor, a mindfulness coach, author, and podcaster about being present, self care, being kind to yourself, and how those topics intersect with making.  Gabrielle and her puppy   Interview Notes:    Gabrielle’s Website &amp; her Instagram Pressing Pause Gabrielle’s dog Positive Psychology Kate O’Sullivan (of A Playful Day)’s Conversations From Our Days.Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction Sympathetic Magic Bullet Journaling  (I use a Plus Sized Baron Fig Confidant and colored pens, I very rarely decorate it, don’t let all the aspirational bullet journals on instagram throw you off!) Morning Pages  Free Mindfulness Apps (my fav meditation app is Buddhify. Not free, but worth it) The flow chart website You Feel Like Shit Parasympathetic Nervous System Adult Coloring Books (affiliate link) Papercutting and Kirigami Granny Stripe Afghan Afghans… why the name? The easy worsted weight socks that I loved knitting when I first started knitting socks. Cal Patch Crocheted socks Kim Werker’s on Stories We Tell Ourselves about Failure Gabrielle’s “Yet” Podcast Episode Finger Monsters (affiliate link) Tara Mohr about Your Inner Critic Yumi Sakugawa‘s Book I talked about – Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One With The Universe (affiliate link) Gabrielle’s Facebook Group – Worry Less and Enjoy Life More with Gabrielle Treanor    You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton   You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.   If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!   This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.   I’ll be back in two weeks having a chat with Woolly Wormhead.

In this episode I talk to Gabrielle Treanor, a mindfulness coach, author, and podcaster about being present, self care, being kind to yourself, and how those topics intersect with making. Gabrielle and her puppy  <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://gabrielletreanor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gabrielle’s Website</a> &amp; her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gabrielletreanor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://gabrielletreanor.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pressing Pause</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BrCssMRFEJc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gabrielle’s dog</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Positive_psychology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Positive Psychology</a></li> <li>Kate O’Sullivan (of A Playful Day)’s <a href="https://www.kateosullivan.org/conversationsfromourdays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conversations From Our Days</a>.<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/autonomic-dysfunction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sympathetic_magic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sympathetic Magic</a></li> <li><a href="https://bulletjournal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journaling </a> (I use a Plus Sized <a href="https://www.baronfig.com/products/shopconfidant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baron Fig Confidant</a> and colored pens, I very rarely decorate it, don’t let all the aspirational bullet journals on instagram throw you off!)</li> <li><a href="https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morning Pages </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mindful.org/free-mindfulness-apps-worthy-of-your-attention/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free Mindfulness Apps</a> (my fav meditation app is <a href="https://buddhify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buddhify</a>. Not free, but worth it)</li> <li>The flow chart website <a href="http://youfeellikeshit.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You Feel Like Shit</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasympathetic_nervous_system" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parasympathetic Nervous System</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2EofWJ2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adult Coloring Books</a> (affiliate link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papercutting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Papercutting</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirigami" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirigami</a></li> <li><a href="https://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/granny-stripe-blanket.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Granny Stripe Afghan</a></li> <li><a href="http://thecrochetcrowd.com/crochet-blankets-called-afghans/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Afghans… why the name?</a></li> <li>The <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/basic-socks-in-2-ply-philosophers-wool" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">easy worsted weight socks</a> that I loved knitting when I first started knitting socks.</li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/hodgepodgefarm/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cal Patch</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#view=captioned_thumbs&amp;pc=socks&amp;sort=recently-popular&amp;craft=crochet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crocheted socks</a></li> <li>Kim Werker’s on <a href="https://creativemornings.com/talks/kim-werker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stories We Tell Ourselves about Failure</a></li> <li>Gabrielle’s <a href="https://player.fm/series/pressing-pause/ep-35-the-one-little-word-that-can-change-how-we-think-and-feel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Yet” Podcast Episode</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2EeCZFu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finger Monsters </a>(affiliate link)</li> <li>Tara Mohr about <a href="https://www.taramohr.com/inspiration/overcoming-the-inner-critic-part-ii-working-with-your-saboteur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Inner Critic</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/yumisakugawa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yumi Sakugawa</a>‘s Book I talked about – <a href="https://amzn.to/2EqOgn5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Illustrated Guide to Becoming One With The Universe </a>(affiliate link)</li> <li>Gabrielle’s Facebook Group – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/WorryLessEnjoyLifeMore/?ref=group_browse_new" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Worry Less and Enjoy Life More with Gabrielle Treanor</a></li> </ul> You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton</a> You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever. You can also join the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/friends-of-yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group</a> if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a> I’ll be back in two weeks having a chat with Woolly Wormhead.

Episode 203 | Gabrielle Treanor

Cheryl Kolander

This episode’s guests are first, Cheryl Kolander, pioneer of Peace Silk and avid natural dyer. Cheryl chats with us about raising silk – Sericulture. Then we chat with Sara Lamb about spinning silk and its various preparations.  Interview Notes:      Diversity in the Knitting Community. Check out the story highlights from @su.krita, @astitchtowear (who you should be following anyway), @hi.ravelry, @thecolormustard, and @ocean_bythesea. Cheryl’s Site – Aurora Silk How Silk is Made  Life-cycle of a Silk Caterpillar – Bombyx Mori and a moth emerging from the cocoon  Mulberry Tree, the coolest thing about it is that it has poly-morphic leaves, meaning that you can have leaves of different shapes on the same branch. Natural colors in wild silk The natural black light fluorescing comparison of silk cocoons  Machine Reeling Silk  Hand Reeling Silk  Byproducts of the Silk Industry Ornamental Weeping Mulberry (it doesn’t work to feed the worms) Benefits of wearing silk      Expert Notes:        Sara Lamb’s website, Ravelry, and Facebook Sara’s Books &amp; DVDs Spinning from the fold How silk hankies are made How to use silk hankies, bells, or caps    You can follow me in all my making at Miriam Felton Knit Designs on Facebook, and on Twitter or Instagram at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is patreon.com/miriamfelton.  I’m live-streaming from my studio at Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking   You can follow the podcast on social media via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.   If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Facebook, or wherever. You can also join the Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening!   This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder.   Thanks for listening! I’ll be back in 2 weeks talking with the lovely Jeanette Sloan about Diversity in Knitting.

This episode’s guests are first, Cheryl Kolander, pioneer of Peace Silk and avid natural dyer. Cheryl chats with us about raising silk – Sericulture. Then we chat with Sara Lamb about spinning silk and its various preparations. <h3>Interview Notes:</h3> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Diversity in the Knitting Community. Check out the story highlights from @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/su.krita/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">su.krita</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astitchtowear/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@astitchtowear</a> (who you should be following anyway), <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hi.ravelry/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hi.ravelry</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecolormustard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thecolormustard</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ocean_bythesea/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@ocean_bythesea</a>.</li> <li>Cheryl’s Site – <a href="https://aurorasilk.com/wp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aurora Silk</a></li> <li>How Silk is Made </li> <li>Life-cycle of a Silk Caterpillar – Bombyx Mori and a <a href="https://youtu.be/EWLTA-WhayE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">moth emerging from the cocoon</a> </li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morus_(plant)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mulberry Tree</a>, the coolest thing about it is that it has poly-morphic leaves, meaning that you can have leaves of different shapes on the same branch.</li> <li><a href="http://www.thelanguageofcloth.com/2013/11/06/the-natural-colors-of-wild-silk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natural colors in wild silk</a></li> <li>The natural black light fluorescing comparison of silk cocoons </li> <li>Machine Reeling Silk </li> <li>Hand Reeling Silk </li> <li><a href="http://www.preservearticles.com/2012042131035/which-are-the-byproducts-of-sericulture.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Byproducts of the Silk Industry</a></li> <li>Ornamental <a href="https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/fruitless-mulberry/weeping-mulberry-tree-care.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weeping Mulberry</a> (it doesn’t work to feed the worms)</li> <li><a href="https://wintersilks.blair.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=WhySilk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Benefits of wearing silk</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li></li> <li> <h3>Expert Notes:</h3> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Sara Lamb’s <a href="http://saralamb.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/people/lambspin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sara.lamb.14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> <li>Sara’s <a href="http://saralamb.com/pages/books_dvds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Books &amp; DVDs</a></li> <li><a href="https://shop.mybluprint.com/spinning/article/spinning-from-the-fold/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spinning from the fold</a></li> <li><a href="http://blog.ashlandbay.com/post/41792067862/silkhankies?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiYaCuLaE4AIVmh-tBh1AeAKhEAAYAiAAEgL-VfD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How silk hankies are made</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/lDbdmn8yCB8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to use silk hankies, bells, or caps</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> You can follow me in all my making at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/miriamfeltondesigns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miriam Felton Knit Designs</a> on Facebook, and on <a href="https://twitter.com/mimknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mimknits/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> at mimknits. The address for the Patreon if you want to get some cool rewards and bonus content is <a href="http://patreon.com/miriamfelton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/miriamfelton. </a> I’m live-streaming from my studio at <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/mimismaking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitch.tv/MimIsMaking</a> You can follow the podcast on social media via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/yarnstoriespod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. If you’re enjoying this podcast please consider sharing it with a friend, posting about it on social media, or leaving a rating or review in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/miriam-felton/yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ir76d6a4neje3zkmwy4wwnrtuc4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/yarnstoriespodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or wherever. You can also join the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/groups/friends-of-yarnstories-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Friends of YarnStories Ravelry group</a> if that’s more your thing. And thank you so much for listening! This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a> Thanks for listening! I’ll be back in 2 weeks talking with the lovely Jeanette Sloan about Diversity in Knitting.

Episode 206 | Cheryl Kolander

In this episode we talk with Carol Feller, knitwear designer, teacher, and co-creator of  Nua Yarn. Carol lives in Cork, Ireland. Then expert talk with Amy King of Spunky Ecelctic about the Merino, Yak, and Linen blend that comprises Nua. Show Notes:  Carol’s Website: http://stolenstitches.com/  Nua’s Ravelry Page: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/stolen-stitches-nua Fyberspates: http://fyberspates.com/ Chester Wool: http://www.chesterwool.com/ Belfast’s Linen History The first Nua Collection, with colorwork, texture, and lace The Black and White Color test for colorwork helps you see if there is enough value contrast in yarns to work them together as colorwork. You can use your smartphone in the yarnshop to help you with it. Pistachio Saffron – FREE Pattern in Nua from Knitty.com    Props to Erica, my resident namer. You can sign up for updates on the Nua releases (kits, new colors, and the second collection) with Carol’s newsletter here. My fav silk/linen blend: Anzula Breeze, which I have used for tops and shawls. We mention Louet’s MerLin, which is sadly discontinued.  Technical stuff:  Sport Weight yarn is right between DK and fingering weight. To learn more about yarn weights, check out Miriam’s Yarn Weight Chart.  copyright Miriam Felton, From Twist &amp; Knit If you want to hear more from Amy, you should check out her book on spinning for the yarn you want – Spin Control (affiliate link). A bit about yak fiber production More about the superwash process PSA: WASH AND BLOCK YOUR SWATCHES!   If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share it via social media, or leave a 5-star rating in iTunes. It really helps the podcast to grow and find more audience. I’m looking for sponsors as well, so if you have any suggestions or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, I’d appreciate an email about that (miriam@yarnstoriespodcast.com). This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. Next episode in 2 weeks! Enter here for a digital copy of the Nua Collection, Vol. 1!          (function() {             var se = document.createElement('script'); se.type = 'text/javascript'; se.async = true;             se.src = '//cdn.rewardsfuel.com/embed.js';             var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(se, s);         })();      Contest by Rewards Fuel.

In this episode we talk with <a href="https://stolenstitches.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carol Feller</a>, knitwear designer, teacher, and co-creator of  <a href="https://stolenstitches.com/collections/yarn-1/products/nua" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nua Yarn</a>. Carol lives in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cork_(city)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cork, Ireland</a>. Then expert talk with <a href="https://boogieblather.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amy King</a> of <a href="http://www.spunkyeclectic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spunky Ecelctic</a> about the Merino, Yak, and Linen blend that comprises Nua. <h3>Show Notes:</h3> <a href="https://stolenstitches.com/collections/yarn-1/products/nua" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Carol’s Website: <a href="http://stolenstitches.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://stolenstitches.com/</a> <ul> <li>Nua’s Ravelry Page: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/stolen-stitches-nua" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/stolen-stitches-nua</a></li> <li>Fyberspates: <a href="http://fyberspates.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://fyberspates.com/</a></li> <li>Chester Wool: <a href="http://www.chesterwool.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.chesterwool.com/</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.culturenorthernireland.org/features/heritage/story-irish-linen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Belfast’s Linen History</a></li> <li><a href="https://stolenstitches.com/collections/print-with-digital/products/copy-of-nua-collection-volume-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The first Nua Collection</a>, with colorwork, texture, and lace</li> <li>The Black and White Color test for colorwork helps you see if there is enough value contrast in yarns to work them together as colorwork. You can <a href="http://www.miriamfelton.com/technology-for-knitting-smartphone-colorwork-edition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use your smartphone</a> in the yarnshop to help you with it.</li> <li><a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEdf17/PATTpistachio/PATTpistachio.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pistachio Saffron</a> – FREE Pattern in Nua from <a href="http://Knitty.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knitty.com</a></li> </ul> <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEdf17/PATTpistachio/PATTpistachio.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <ul> <li>Props to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/romanoska/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Erica</a>, my resident namer.</li> <li>You can sign up for updates on the Nua releases (kits, new colors, and the second collection) with Carol’s newsletter <a href="http://myshopify.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=5bf6107965f4b155818ddb20f&amp;id=cb911bd944" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</li> <li>My fav silk/linen blend: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/anzula-breeze" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anzula Breeze</a>, which I have used for <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nesoi-tee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tops</a> and <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/dalliance-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shawls.</a></li> <li>We mention <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-merlin-worsted-weight" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louet’s MerLin</a>, which is sadly discontinued.</li> </ul> <h5>Technical stuff:</h5> <ul> <li>Sport Weight yarn is right between DK and fingering weight. To learn more about yarn weights, check out Miriam’s <a href="http://www.miriamfelton.com/yarn-weight-chart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yarn Weight Chart</a>.</li> <li> copyright Miriam Felton, From <a href="http://www.miriamfelton.com/books/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twist &amp; Knit</a></li> <li>If you want to hear more from Amy, you should check out her book on spinning for the yarn you want – <a href="http://amzn.to/2yD1fLP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spin Control</a> (affiliate link).</li> <li>A bit about <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yak_fiber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yak fiber production</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.woolmark.com/inspiration/textile-innovations/machine-washable/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More about the superwash process</a></li> <li>PSA: WASH AND BLOCK YOUR SWATCHES! </li> </ul> If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share it via social media, or leave a 5-star rating in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>. 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Episode 102 | Nua Yarn

In this episode I talk with Amanda Jarvis, the new owner/operator and long-time employee of Lorna’s Laces and Mrs Crosby Yarns. Lorna’s Laces has been a staple in the hand-dyed yarn market for years, and Mrs Crosby loves to play. We’ll then talk to Deb Robson about the superwash process and how it affects wool.  Show Notes: Lorna’s Laces Website: http://www.lornaslaces.net/ Mrs Crosby Loves to Play’s Website: http://www.mrscrosbyplays.com/  Ysolda Teague’s Little Red In the City Pedro &amp; Taco, Amanda’s animal friends. Mrs Crosby’s Newsletter signup. Annie Modesitt‘s Circular Shrug that was on the cover of Vogue Ponytail Hats on Ravelry and at Forever 21, apparently. Melissa Wehrle aka Neoknits Amy Herzog and Custom Fit Shepherd Sock Solid &amp; Multi, Shepherd Sport Solid &amp; Multi, Worsted Solid &amp; Multi, Bulky, and Helen’s Lace Solid &amp; Multi Lorna’s Laces’ Never-Discontinued Colors The Pewter socks that never die Erika Knight’s Simple Knits for Cherished Babies Personalized Baby Blanket Quintana Roo in Mexico and the Maya Culture Ombra della Sera Lorna’s Laces Fiber! Mercedes Tarasovich the third in our continuous text thread. Satchel from Mrs Crosby – the yarn that knits itself Great-tailed Grackles, the bird the colorway is named after. Listen to these crazy sounds!  Bow River Pullover, my sweater design that I forgot Amanda has right now.   Technical stuff:    Merino Sheep  US Army’s US-sourced Mandate aka the Berry Ammendment Extension Act US Superwash facility The magic of wool This is a great post about Superwash in the US from Pigeonroof Studio    If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share it via social media, or leave a 5-star rating in iTunes. It really helps the podcast to grow and find more audience. I’m looking for sponsors as well, so if you have any suggestions or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, I’d appreciate an email about that (miriam@yarnstoriespodcast.com). This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. Next episode in 2 weeks featuring Hannah Theissen on her new book Slow Knitting! Enter here to win some Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock or some Mrs Crosby yarn!          (function() {             var se = document.createElement('script'); se.type = 'text/javascript'; se.async = true;             se.src = '//cdn.rewardsfuel.com/embed.js';             var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(se, s);         })();      Contest by Rewards Fuel.

In this episode I talk with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajarvis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amanda Jarvis</a>, the new owner/operator and long-time employee of <a href="http://www.lornaslaces.net/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lorna’s Laces</a> and <a href="http://www.mrscrosbyplays.com/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mrs Crosby</a> Yarns. Lorna’s Laces has been a staple in the hand-dyed yarn market for years, and Mrs Crosby loves to play. We’ll then talk to Deb Robson about the superwash process and how it affects wool. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrscrosbyplays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Show Notes:</h3> Lorna’s Laces Website: <a href="http://www.lornaslaces.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.lornaslaces.net/</a> Mrs Crosby Loves to Play’s Website: <a href="http://www.mrscrosbyplays.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mrscrosbyplays.com/</a> <ul> <li>Ysolda Teague’s <a href="https://ysolda.com/products/little-red-in-the-city?variant=19522941701" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Red In the City</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BWkwkTND8V3/?taken-by=ajarvis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pedro &amp; Taco</a>, Amanda’s animal friends.</li> <li><a href="http://www.mrscrosbyplays.com/newssignup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mrs Crosby’s Newsletter signup</a>.</li> <li><a href="http://anniemodesitt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annie Modesitt</a>‘s <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/circular-shrug-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Circular Shrug</a> that was on the cover of Vogue</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/search#query=ponytail hat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ponytail Hats</a> on Ravelry and at Forever 21, apparently.</li> <li><a href="http://www.neoknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa Wehrle</a> aka Neoknits</li> <li><a href="http://www.amyherzogdesigns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amy Herzog</a> and <a href="https://customfit.amyherzogdesigns.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Custom Fit</a></li> <li>Shepherd Sock <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lornas-laces-shepherd-sock-solid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solid</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lornas-laces-shepherd-sock-multi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multi</a>, Shepherd Sport <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lornas-laces-shepherd-sport-solid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solid</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lornas-laces-shepherd-sock-multi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multi</a>, Worsted <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lornas-laces-shepherd-worsted-solid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Solid</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lornas-laces-shepherd-worsted-multi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multi</a>, <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lornas-laces-shepherd-bulky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bulky</a>, and Helen’s Lace<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lornas-laces-helens-lace-solid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Solid</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lornas-laces-helens-lace-multi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Multi</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.lornaslaces.net/colors.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lorna’s Laces’ Never-Discontinued Colors</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/projects/mimknits/c-socks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Pewter socks that never die</a></li> <li>Erika Knight’s <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/simple-knits-for-cherished-babies" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simple Knits for Cherished Babies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/personalized-baby-blanket" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Personalized Baby Blanket</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quintana_Roo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quintana Roo</a> in Mexico and the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_civilization" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maya Culture</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/mrs-crosby-ombra-della-sera" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ombra della Sera</a></li> <li>Lorna’s Laces <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lornas-laces-shepherd-wool-top" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiber</a>!</li> <li><a href="http://mercedesknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mercedes Tarasovich</a> the third in our continuous text thread.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/mrs-crosby-satchel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Satchel</a> from Mrs Crosby – the yarn that knits itself</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great-tailed_grackle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great-tailed Grackles</a>, the bird the colorway is named after. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ZMcFxoa8g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to these crazy sounds! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bow-river-pullover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bow River Pullover</a>, my sweater design that I forgot Amanda has right now. <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bow-river-pullover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></li> </ul> <h5>Technical stuff:</h5> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Merino Sheep </li> <li>US Army’s US-sourced Mandate aka the <a href="https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2552/text" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Berry Ammendment Extension Act</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.chargeurswoolusa.com/about-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">US Superwash facility</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.woolmark.com/resources/benefits-of-wool/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The magic of wool</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.pigeonroofstudios.com/from-the-studio/2017/9/5/superwash" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This is a great post about Superwash in the US</a> from Pigeonroof Studio</li> </ul> </li> </ul> If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share it via social media, or leave a 5-star rating in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/yarnstories-podcast/id1296943145" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>. It really helps the podcast to grow and find more audience. I’m looking for sponsors as well, so if you have any suggestions or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, I’d appreciate an email about that (miriam@yarnstoriespodcast.com). This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive <a href="https://breakmastercylinder.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breakmaster Cylinder.</a> Next episode in 2 weeks featuring Hannah Theissen on her new book Slow Knitting! Enter here to win some Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock or some Mrs Crosby yarn! 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Episode 104 | Lorna’s Laces & Mrs Crosby

In this episode we talk with Heidi Hennessey, owner and proprietress of Lux Adorna Knits in Boise, ID. Lux Adorna makes 100% cashmere yarn in 4 different weights and a multitude of colors. Then we’ll shift to expert talk with Amy King of Spunky Ecelctic about cashmere fiber and cable plying.  Show Notes: Lux Adorna’s Website: http://luxadornaknits.com/  Lux Adorna Knits’ Ravelry Page: https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/lux-adorna-knits How to recycle a sweater for yarn. Ashford spinning wheels (I have a Traveller) Fun Size Bundles from Lux Adorna Cloudlift Shawl, the piece I designed in Lux Adorna Sportweight.  One Direction, for those not in the know…. The Bee Gees Party skeins!! Meghan Jones of Little NutMeg Productions and her gradient laceweight wrap in Lux Adorna The laceweight gradient braids for the Armeria Wrap. Chevron Lila Cowl. Age of Empires! Heidi’s Superpower and a flashback to my teenagerhood.  Technical stuff:    A bit about the History of Cashmere.  If you want to hear more from Amy, you should check out her book on spinning for the yarn you want – Spin Control (affiliate link). Sheep vs Goats Pygora goats  Cable Plying Z &amp; S Twist    Here’s the link for the crochet star garland tutorial I mentioned in the outro. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please share it via social media, or leave a 5-star rating in iTunes. It really helps the podcast to grow and find more audience. I’m looking for sponsors as well, so if you have any suggestions or if you would like to sponsor the podcast, I’d appreciate an email about that (miriam@yarnstoriespodcast.com). This podcast was produced in Salt Lake City UT, with production help from Sid Fallon. Music is by the ever illusive Breakmaster Cylinder. Next episode in 2 weeks! Enter here to win a skein of the coveted Cashmere Party Yarn!                  (function() {                     var se = document.createElement('script'); se.type = 'text/javascript'; se.async = true;                     se.src = '//cdn.rewardsfuel.com/embed.js';                     var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(se, s);                 })();                  Contest by Rewards Fuel.

In this episode we talk with Heidi Hennessey, owner and proprietress of Lux Adorna Knits in Boise, ID. Lux Adorna makes 100% cashmere yarn in 4 different weights and a multitude of colors. Then we’ll shift to expert talk with <a href="https://boogieblather.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amy King</a> of <a href="http://www.spunkyeclectic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spunky Ecelctic</a> about cashmere fiber and cable plying. <a href="https://luxadornaknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <h3>Show Notes:</h3> Lux Adorna’s Website: <a href="https://luxadornaknits.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://luxadornaknits.com/</a> <ul> <li>Lux Adorna Knits’ Ravelry Page: <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/lux-adorna-knits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/brands/lux-adorna-knits</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.howtospinyarn.com/blog/2015/7/6/the-original-how-to-unravel-a-sweater-to-recycle-yarn-tutorial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to recycle a sweater for yarn</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.ashford.co.nz/spinning-wheels" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ashford spinning wheels</a> (I have a Traveller)</li> <li><a href="https://luxadornaknits.com/products/fun-size-bundle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fun Size Bundles</a> from Lux Adorna</li> <li><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cloudlift-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cloudlift Shawl</a>, the piece I designed in Lux Adorna Sportweight. <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cloudlift-shawl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Direction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Direction</a>, for those not in the know….</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_Gees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bee Gees</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ1nXoyBvRW/?taken-by=luxadornaknits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Party skeins</a>!!</li> <li>Meghan Jones of <a href="https://www.littlenutmegproductions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little NutMeg Productions</a> and her <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/armeria" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gradient laceweight wrap</a> in Lux Adorna</li> <li>The <a href="https://luxadornaknits.com/products/lace-kringle-braid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laceweight gradient braids</a> for the Armeria Wrap.</li> <li>Chevron <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lila-cowl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lila Cowl.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ageofempires.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Age of Empires</a>! Heidi’s Superpower and a flashback to my teenagerhood.</li> </ul> <h5>Technical stuff:</h5> <ul> <li> <ul> <li>A bit about the <a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/the-history-of-cashmere-the-golden-fleece-1196401.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">History of Cashmere</a>.</li> <li></li> <li>If you want to hear more from Amy, you should check out her book on spinning for the yarn you want – <a href="http://amzn.to/2yD1fLP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spin Control</a> (affiliate link).</li> <li><a href="https://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/difference-between-sheep-and-goats.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sheep vs Goats</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygora_goat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pygora goats</a> </li> <li><a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEdf10/KSFEATdf10glossary.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cable Plying</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.nordicneedle.net/guides/stitching-materials-guides/threads/s-vs-z-twist/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Z &amp; S Twist</a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> Here’s the link for the <a href="https://www.flaxandtwine.com/2015/12/crochet-star-garland/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">crochet star garland</a> tutorial I mentioned in the outro. 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Episode 103 | Lux Adorna Knits

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