Colors & Cocktails Podcast - Vocabulary Yarn

We rose from the technology ashes and have a new episode for you! We chatted about cocktails, cool knitting needles bent just for socks, our upcoming Jimmy Beans debut, NellKnits adorable stuff, and our trunk show coming up in October at Yarn Junkees. Yummy Kinsel Cocktails... AperolJ. Herbin Emeraude de ChivorCrazy Sock Needle DemoNeko Knitting needlesBuachaileBrooklyn TweedJimmy Beans Micro-Brewed YarnsMemoirs of a GeishaMaiko ObiNellKnitsTrunk Show 10/3 @Yarn JunkeesKnitting MachineIssuuKnitty Deep Fall

VialaArdwinnaReversible knittingSashaSimple straight skirtNether GarmentsPortlandiaLost GirlDeath at a FuneralConan the BarbarianEx MachinaThe Imitation GameElder ScrollsVideo at youtube on how to knit a cable without a cable needle, Amanda's way.

Venessa's new Oilily notebook is nestled among the Ardwinna socks in Sakura, being knit on Signature DPNs. ...so much luxury! Oilily NotebooksBlog PostHawserSock InnovationVilaiArdwinna by Andi SmithBig Foot KnitsSignature DPNHatsumomoFluevogShelves Upon ShelvesNote to Self

Sir Robin napping on Old Forge. Namaste Needle CaseAddi ClickKnitpicks HarmonyHiya HiyaSignature DPNShelves Upon ShelvesBallet FlatsMists of AvalonOnce and Future KingQueen of the Summer Country Billy MaggieknitsRhinebeckNew York Sheep and WoolHawserMillisandePetrichorSanta Rosa IslandFabioDr Horrible Monty Python and the Holy Grail

We chat about of knitting, swatching, dyeing and gauge — and fountain pens and stationery (two of Amanda's favorite things). Then...we discuss Venessa's voyage into Amanda's yarn room‚ newly dubbed The Dobson Home for Wayward and Orphaned Projects. Also: barbeque and watermelon margaritas. Yum! New colorways in the works, on new yarn bases. SO EXCITED! Five points shawlPaintedGoulet Pen CompanyPilot Iroshizuku InkOililyPaper SizesSoutheast Fiber Arts AllianceFox Brothers BBQ

Happy summertime everyone! We are celebrating with...yarn and knitting of course, and chatting about new projects and interesting knitting tattoos. Venessa's Five Points Shawl in progress... posing in front of some new Vocabulary Yarn colors that will be appearing online soon. Amicalola Falls, GeorgiaThousand Steps Beach, Laguna Beach, CaliforniaClapotis by Kate GilbertFive Points shawl by Norah GaughanMitchell by Ysolda TeagueCentral Park Hoodie by Heather LodinskyLittle Red in the City by Ysolda TeagueNellknitsHank vs SkeinKnitting tattoosDoctor Who tattoosKitchener Stitch Tattoo

A Yarn Over, which matches Dippy-Dro rather well. Stitches South was a blast and we had such a good time that we couldn't cover it in one episode. It's just too much for one day, and certainly can't be boiled down to one hour. We can't wait for next year. This episode doesn't include the Pre-Pajama Party Interview but hopefully the next one will. Links below... Pinewood Social, delicious though a little loud for Venessa's taste. Gaylord Opryland HotelWoodford RyeTotal WinePinewood SocialEvenstar ShawlYoth YarnsSewFlow BagsRetromantic FripperiesHpnotiq Such gorgeous things at Retromantic Fripperies. One of the most visually appealing booths at Stitches.

We are excited. Really excited... Yeah! We are preparing for Stitches South, and found a neat LYS to share with you all. Cascade 220DistillationThe Venessa Cocktail1 shot Absolut Pear Vodka1/2 c. Carbonated WaterSqueeze one Lime Wedge4 shakes of Orange BittersPour over ice and enjoy!Stitches SouthSummit ShawlClapotisOpposite PoleYarn JunkeesNoniCornucopia Summit Shawl progress... Yarn Junkees, Hoschton, Georgia Noni change purse after felting... in progress.

Paykoc ImportsDoterra Essential OilsThe Plucky KnitterJackson PollockBulleit WhiskeySummit ShawlClapotisGeorgia PhilharmonicDanse MacabreWilliam Tell OvertureProkofiev: Suite from Lieutenant KijéThe Firebird by Igor StravinskyThumb PositionKnit and Tonic Blog

Amanda ran short of brown yarn... so we'll wait to see if she can find more of it at Stitches South later this month. Igor StravinskyThe Rite of SpringDanse MacabreWilliam Tell OvertureWindwardSheep Heid      Our new color Stravinsky shown in Ghee. Sheep Heid     

Don't these look like tasty dog treats?  Cello DiagramOpposite PoleSaint StephenSheep HeidBraiding EndsFixing a HoleThe ListenerThe Elder Scrolls Black Cherry SlushMac McGee’sSchneider Aventinus All better now... Kinda. Tin Cup WhiskeyElizabeth on 37th PalimpsestA Discovery of WitchesThe Ocean at the End of the Lane How to read Pratchett Friday Night Knitting Club

Amanda and Venessa talk about Pantone colors, bent knitting needles (on purpose!), the Opposite Pole, Alice Starmore, wedding shawls and more...

Strep Throat/Scarlet FeverEunny Jang Striping TutorialRhombus vs. Parallelogram        Fern ShawlMoura HeadbandThe DressVsauceTea Cozy SweaterYarn in the Grocery StoreHogly WoglyIcelandic SheepSeal Pelt

Amanda's One Winged Gull One Winged GullPoolingPlaidingSteekPunch Brothers and AgainNickel CreekChris ThileThe TabernacleMr. ThileItacaJapanese KnittingSelbuAndean KnittingKnitting While you workStrong HandsKumari

Old Pal and New Yarn. CampariBulleit“You Ain't Bona Fide!”Amanda’s QueueVenessa’s QueueOililyChristel SeyfarthMartian BoyStitches South Class ListKnitting Pipeline RetreatSmoky Mountain Fiber Arts Festival

Old Forge blanket, pattern by Stephen West.Vodka Lemonade, finally done!Opposite Pole cardigan on Amanda's agenda.Qiviut is rather expensive yarn.Noro ShiraitoSWTC TherapiBlog PostColor AffectionKawaiiMochiMochi Land

We had only a few minutes so this episode is brief, but fun. Amanda's Old Forge is back in the game, and stash building and organizing is on our minds. We love our Signature needles, but the cable is a little bothersome to Venessa. Joji Locatelli's Opposite Pole is also a hot topic.Links:Pilot Vanishing Point shown at Goulet Pens, Amanda's favorite pen source.Old Forge by Stephen West a beautiful circular blanket.Stash Building blog post by Amanda and Venessa.Signature Needles, an American made luxury.Chiao Goo, Chinese needles with some mighty fine cables.Color Affection by Veera Välimäki.Opposite Pole by Joji Locatelli.Bee Keepers Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits, the way to use up leftover sock yarn for the rest of your life.

In this episode recorded Monday, January 12, we discussed all kinds of things, from nupps to Swamp Pop, back to Mo Rocca and jazz. Thank you for our episode title Fabhatter! Marin Blog Post by Ysolda TeagueLaminaria ShawlEcho Flower ShawlNancy BushNuppsFreia RavatarSwallow Tail ShawlIsagerClaudia Handpaints Swamp PopMommy Squares These are Venessa's Provenance Socks (pattern by Heatherly Walker). This used a modified Channel Island cast on. Also, right now, this pattern is on sale at the Interweave store here. LanolinMo Rocca itchy sweater saga goes mainstreamA Prairie Home Companion with Garrison KeillorJim Cullum's Riverwalk JazzJazz ClassicsBattle Hymm of the RepublicStitches SouthMaryland Sheep and Wool FestivalSQUAMPhotojojoArt Attack WonderArt Attack ProtectionRip Cord HeelSock MachineChannel Island cast onProvenance Socks on Ravelry

A new year begins and we talk about upcoming resolutions or lack of them, our future knitting, and some strange things about Canada we didn't know.EpiphanyPi ShawlVihartTau DayWedding Ring ShawlLane Cedar ChestsMiriam TegelsSmarties (Canadian)Milk in a BagKarate Kid PunchLightweight PulloverTim Bisley’s HatSpacedAnnieDeath at a FuneralGraham Norton Show 

Cranberry-Ginger Sparkling Rum Cider Adam Sweater... progress! Camile SweaterPantone Spring 2015Blue Mountain HandcraftsChurchmouse Crocheted Moebius Crochet Lace CollarSparks Pony Pattern The Nerdy KnitterKnit Throwing Stars Nerd WarsWonder Woman Sweater by Natalie BursztynKnitters Almanac