Vivian & Alyson Chu

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast

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Keep Calm and Carry Yarn is a podcast in equal parts measure about knitting, crochet, and the mother-daughter bond between its co-hosts, Vivian and Alyson. Join us for our twice monthly chat as we talk about our latest projects and yarn obsessions, advice from a long-time fiber fanatic to a beginner, living in Edinburgh, Scotland (Alyson) versus Virginia, USA (Vivian), fangirling over TV shows we love, and other everyday pursuits.

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Vivian & Alyson Chu

Episodes

Episode 175: I just made it up 09.07.2026 42:22

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Jones by TinCan Knit Rinner Vest by Mary Jane Mucklestone Calad by Jessica Tsung, The Wool Library Color-Blocked Blouse Road Work by Celeste Pinheiro Bridgerton Ball Gown Dualité by Emilie Oudard Fall River Vest by Mary Jane Mucklestone Stitch N Sew Fabric Place Basement Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Web...

Episode 174: I'm not picking my nose 17.06.2026 58:14

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Fall River Vest by Mary Jane Mucklestone Jones by TinCan Knit Dualité by Emilie Oudard Color-Blocked Blouse Rinner Vest by Mary Jane Mucklestone Buzzfeed Quiz: What Kind Of Cat Are You? Butterfly T-shirt Roosevelt Cardigan by Amanda Scheuzger Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us...

Episode 173: They Look Like Teeth! 10.05.2026 46:48

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Purse Socks #17 Fall River Vest by Mary Jane Mucklestone Roosevelt Cardigan by Amanda Scheuzger Color-Blocked Blouse Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Personality Type Are You? Purse Socks #16 Lacey Romper by Pippy Eve Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

Episode 172: A Woolly Good Chat 27.04.2026 1:02:20

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Fall River Vest by Mary Jane Mucklestone Eclectic Vest by Cassie Ward Purse Socks #16 Agnes Sweater Vest by Bethany Lynne Gaitherin Shawl by Maddie Harvey Miss Rollo's Hive Shawlette by Yessabett Bueno Saknes by Zanete Hussain Alyson's Ripple Stripe Top The Woolly Good Gathering Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy...

Episode 171: I have a lot of stuff 06.04.2026 42:32

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Jones by Tin Can Knits Purse Socks #16 Fall River Vest by Mary Jane Mucklestone Lacey Romper by Pippy Eve Roosevelt Cardigan by Amanda Scheuzger Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Spring Animal Are You? Gaitherin Shawl by Maddie Harvey Ann Arbor Fiber Expo The Woolly Good Gathering Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Webs...

Episode 170: What are we talking about? 25.03.2026 56:15

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Roosevelt Cardigan by Amanda Scheuzger Emily's Self-Striping Sock # 1 Gatherin Shawl by Maddie Harvey Jones by TinCanKnits Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Classic Spring Activity Should You Try? Archive KCAL Fall River Ves t by Mary Jane Mucklestone Lacey Romper by Pippy Eve Fall River Ves t by Mary Jane Mucklestone Lacey Romper by Pippy Eve Bad Sheep...

Episode 169: A crying cat cameo 09.03.2026 1:02:57

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Alyson's Ripple Stripe Top Agnes Sweater Vest by Bethany Lynne Gatherin Shawl by Maddie Harvey Cabriola by Katrin Schubert Moorit is coming back! Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Famous TV Couple Are You? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

Episode 168: A lot of green 25.02.2026 1:02:47

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Sunday Morning Shawl by Espace Tricot Roosevelt Cardigan by Amanda Scheuzger Emily's Frog Bonnet Les Moutons de Biscotte by Louise Richard Gatherin Shawl by Maddie Harvey Purse Socks # 16 Melt The Ice Hat by Paul S. Neary Cicada Bonnet The New Knitting Stitch Dictionary by Lydia Klos Saknes by Zanete Hussain Lento by Jonna Helin Covered In...

Episode 167: A little Jonathan Bailey in our lives 11.02.2026 56:31

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Alyson's Ripple Stripe Top Cabriola by Katrin Schubert Lento by Jonna Helin Miss Rollo's Hive Shawlette by Yessabett Bueno Sutton Shawlette by Tori Yu Melt The Ice Hat by Paul S. Neary Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Bridgerton Brother Are You? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

Episode 166: I forgot to mention it 22.01.2026 46:14

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Saknes by Zanete Hussain Les Moutons de Biscotte by Louise Robert Saknes by Zanete Hussain Pop Blanket Sunday Morning Shawl by Espace Tricot Roosevelt Cardigan by Amanda Scheuzger Emily's Maple Bonnet Emily's Vanilla Socks Mitten Advent Garland by Kathy Lewinski Buzzfeed Quiz: Which "Stranger Things" Character Are You? Show notes Support...

Episode 165: Working backwards 09.01.2026 1:12:30

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Saknes by Zanete Hussain Emily's Vanilla Socks Emily's Maple Bonnet Sunday Morning Shawl by Espace Tricot Roosevelt Cardigan by Amanda Scheuzger Aal Ower Toorie 2 Sutton Shawlette by Tori Yu One Love Mystery Shawl by Joji Locatelli On The Farm Cowl by Tanis Gray February Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Vivian's Mochi Mitts CatKnit Pullover by An...

Episode 164: Happy Everything! 11.12.2025 49:22

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Sutton Shawlette by Tori Yu Modern C2C Christmas Afghan by Jess Coppom Mitten Advent Calendar Garland by Kathy Lewinski Saknes by Zanete Hussain Aal Ower Toorie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers, & Dyers One Love Mystery Shawl by Joji Locatelli Buzzfeed Quiz: Which City Should You Spend Christmas In? Aal Ower Toorie 2 Show no...

Episode 163: Cast-on-itis 12.11.2025 44:38

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Saknes by Zanete Hussain Mitten Advent Calendar by Kathy Lewinski Aal Ower Toorie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers, & Dyers One Love Mystery Shawl by Joji Locatelli Emily's Navy Beret Vanilla Socks #2 CatKnit Pullover by Andrea Rangel Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Cute Animal Are You? Main Sail by Sophie Xuan Hurden Vanilla Socks #...

Episode 162: You're not a Dum-dum! 25.10.2025 57:58

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Tramontana by Ines Garcia Alyson's Ripple Stripe Top Saknes by Zanete Hussain Mitten Advent Calendar by Kathy Lewinski Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Holiday Do You Love The Most? The Simple Thing by Melina Brell Fiber Expo Knitterly Things Why Knot Fibers Lair Of The Llama Knit + Stitch BIPOC in Fiber Flyy Dyed Maliqa Jewellery The Soap Dairy Yarn Fo...

Episode 161: Are you allergic to purling? 06.10.2025 49:53

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! CatKnit Pullover by Andrea Rangel Emily's Vanilla Sock Main Sail by Sophie Xuan Hurden Saknes by Zanete Hussain Maple Leaf Hat & Maple Leaf Hat 2 by Catherine Wolf Waiting For Rain by Sylvia McFadden Anthology Hat by TinCan Knits Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Halloween Movie Should You Watch? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum...

Episode 160: Back on the craft wagon 25.09.2025 54:24

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! The Simple Thing by Marina Brell Old Salt by Rosalie Reeves Main Sail by Sophie Xuan Hurden Waiting For Rain by Sylvia McFadden Intersection by Joanne Scrace Acre by Judith Brand Purse Socks #15 Fibre Yard Skout Stockbridge Buzzfeed Quiz: What's Your Autumn Aesthetic? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Websi...

Episode 169: Hide your face! 08.09.2025 1:01:30

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Waiting For Rain by Sylvia McFadden Main Sail by Sophie Xuan Hurden Baby Bear Sweater by Anna-Kathrin Stoll Baa-ble Hat by Donna Smith Lento by Jonna Helen Forest Berry Jacket by Helene Arnesen Emily's Thrift Flip Pirate Pillow Jacket Buzzfeed Quiz: What Was Your Favorite School Subject? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and...

Episode 158: You Can't Pumpkin Spice Everything 26.08.2025 34:45

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Waiting For Rain by Sylvia McFadden Cold Hearts Hat/Cowl by Caitlin Hunter Yarn Chix zines Arenze's Puffin Sweater Fibre Yard Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Season Embodies You? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

Episode 157: I have old eyes 04.08.2025 54:48

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Cold Hearts Hat/Cowl by Caitlin Hunter Baby Bear Sweater by Anna-Kathrin Still Forest Berry Jacket by Helene Arnesen Boneyard Sweethearts by Stephanie Lotven Aal Ower Toorie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers Emily's Butterfly Dress Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Season Embodies You? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram...

Episode 156: Surprise FOs 17.07.2025 47:43

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Acre by Judith Brand Boneyard Sweethearts by Stephanie Lotven Forest Berry Jacket by Helene Arnesen Baby Bear Sweater by Anna-Kathrin Still Alyson's Raffia Clutch Baa-ble Sweater Homefront by Sidney Roseweck Anthro-Inspired Scarlet by Kim Cianci Emily's Summer Outfit Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Disney Princess Is Your Soulmate? Show notes Su...

Episode 155: I can't wipe this stupid grin off my face 13.06.2025 47:29

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Intersection by Joanne Scrace Acre by Judith Brand Aal Ower Toorie by Shetland Guild of Spinner Knitters Weavers and Dyers Crozon by Lisa Cheery Yell by Marie Wallin Whin by Erin Ellis Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Lilo and Stitch Character Are You? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a...

Episode 154: You're chopped liver 26.05.2025 47:58

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Anthro-Inspired Scarlet by Kim Cianci Yell by Marie Wallin Aal Ower Toorie by Shetland Guild of Spinner Knitters Weavers and Dyers Emily's Self-Drafted Shorts Woodland Walk Socks by This Handmade Life Olive Oyl Jumper by Helene Arnesen Buzzfeed Quiz: Which Flower Reflects Your True Self? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and...

Episode 153: I'm in a burger era 14.05.2025 51:36

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Acre by Judith Brand Yell by Marie Wallin Intersection by Joanne Scrace Whin by Erin Ellis Aal Ower Toorie by Shetland Guild of Spinner Knitters Weavers and Dyers Which Met Gala Gown Encapsulates You? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

Episode 152: I fell on my face 28.04.2025 47:48

Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Anthro-Inspired Scarlet by Kim Cianci Woodland Walk Socks by This Handmade Life Olive Oyl Jumper by Helene Arnesen Yell by Marie Wallin Aal Ower Toorie by Shetland Guild of Spinner Knitters Weavers and Dyers Emily's Sewing FOs Fleur by Melissa Clulow Which Disney Character Are You? Show notes Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum...

Episode 151: A Woolly Good Time 14.04.2025 49:40

Together in Edinburgh for The Woolly Good Gathering! It was a brilliant and busy weekend. So of course we're chatting about the festival, our purchases and other fun things we got up to! Links to things we mention: This includes Ravelry links! Yell by Marie Wallin Acre by Judith Brand Whin by Erin Ellis (Moorit Issue 8) Fleur by Melissa Clulow Hatsuki by Revive Show notes Support and follow us: In...