Episode 261 - So I Didn't Read The Directions

Update: 2025-11-03

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In Episode 261, Greg and Pam discuss moving, fiber festival hauls, and self-serving planning.

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NOTES

Greg's Projects

Greg completely finished the Cirith Ungol shawl (pattern by Heather Seevers) using The Fiber Faerieyarn.
Greg cast on the Checkerwork Hat (pattern by Vexy) using Hinkston Handmade yarn.
Greg went to SAFF and had a show-and-tell:
- He got a mystery grab bag from String Theory Colorworks.
- He got several skeins from KnitCircus Yarns.
- He got some yarn from Aisling Yarns for some fingerless mitts.
- He got some yarn from The Fiber Seed to help teach a friend how to knit.
- He got some yarn from Leading Men Fiber Arts.
- He got some Doodle Decks from Pacific Knit Co.
- He got some yarn from Hinkston Handmade.

Pam's Projects

Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog post about Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing).
Pam is working a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the displacement base and the colorway Black Body Radiation.
Pam started the Winding Road Scarf by Tetiana Otruta. She using yarn from Knitting Notions.

Miscellaneous

We discussed Shaniko Wool.
We talked about Kate Atherley's book Math for Knitters.
Greg is collecting Preemie Hats for his annual Preemie Hat Drive.
Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to MartaSchmarta.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

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