Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast

You wouldn't know it from ALL the projects Vivian has been beavering away on, but she does have one cabled project to show off: her Folklore cardi! Plus a bit of color work in the form of both a WIP and an FO. Alyson meanwhile is trundling along with her not so sage Sage shrug. Links to things we mention: Sydänmaa Mittens [ Ravelry ] by Hanna Leväniemid Velvety Wrap by Sweater Freak [ Ravelry ] Mi...

You wouldn't know it from ALL the projects Vivian has been beavering away on, but she does have one cabled project to show off: her Folklore cardi! Plus a bit of color work in the form of both a WIP and an FO. Alyson meanwhile is trundling along with her not so sage Sage shrug. Links to things we mention: Mitten Garland Advent Calendar by Kathy Lewinski [ Ravelry ] Candy Corn Dog Sweater by Jodi L...

Both Vivian and Alyson have a new project on the go, but no finished objects to speak of... that's because we were too busy on a little family vacation. We spent a few days on the Isle of Arran and had the best time, so do excuse us for having a little chat about that. Links to things we mention: Sage Shrug [ Ravelry ] by Zeens and Roger Misurina  by Caitlin Hunter [ Ravelry ] Chanterelle Cowl [ R...

The Archive KCAL is now over, and miracle of miracles... Alyson has finished her project! Wee Bonny the Puffin is just the cutest thing. Hopefully new baby loves it. And more novelties, Vivian is working on a bit of crochet. Links to things we mention: South Shore [ Ravelry ] by Kay Hopkins [ Ravelry ] Misurina  by Caitlin Hunter [ Ravelry ] Mitten Garland Advent Calendar  by Kathy Lewinski [ Rave...

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

This is a Vivian-centric episode, but who'd be mad about that?! She's making good progress on her Hand-in-Hand vest after using the wrong needle for the entire front panel. But Alyson has a bit of behind the scenes chat about Moorit Issue 5. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed quiz Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest  by Kathy Zimmerman [ Ravelry ] Dynamic Wave Hat by Marly Bird [ Ravelry ] Show notes with...

What a treat, we're together in Edinburgh! We've got some brief crafty content, plus a bit about our time at the Scottish Wool Producers Showcase in Perth. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed quiz Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest  by Kathy Zimmerman [ Ravelry ] Bonny Puffin  by Yanina Schankel [ Ravelry ] Dynamic Wave Hat by Marly Bird [ Ravelry ] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram...

Vivian has been a busy bee with all her WIPs but neither of us have an FOs to show for all our crafting. And we chat about Vivian's move from colourwork to cables. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed quiz Bonny Puffin  by Yanina Schankel [ Ravelry ] Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest  by Kathy Zimmerman [ Ravelry ] Traquair Hat by Amanda B. Collins [ Ravelry ] Dynamic Wave Hat by Marly Bird [ Ravelry ] Fo...

Vivian has been a busy bee with all her WIPs but neither of us have an FOs to show for all our crafting. And we chat about Vivian's move from colourwork to cables. Links to things we mention: Bonny Puffin  by Yanina Schankel [ Ravelry ] Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest  by Kathy Zimmerman [ Ravelry ] Traquair Hat by Amanda B. Collins [ Ravelry ] South Shore cardigan  [ Ravelry ] Folklore  by Amy Gunderso...

Links to things we mention: Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schankel [ Ravelry ] Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [ Ravelry ] South Shore cardigan  [ Ravelry ] Folklore by Amy Gunderson [ Ravelry ] Clinton Creek Hat by Irina Anikeeva [ Ravelry ] Moorit Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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

Happy new year, friends! We're taking a look back on our 2022 projects, and Vivian is the clear Finished Objects winner. And we're making good progress on our 2023 makes. Both Vivian and Alyson are still knitting their cardigans. Plus, the Archive KCAL is coming down the pipeline. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Folklore by Amy Gunderson [ Ravelry ] Mitten Garland Advent Calendar by Kath...

Happy holidays, everyone!! This is our last episode of the year and it's full of some goodies like mini mittens and novelty cat butt hold coasters haha! And Vivian, in usual fashion, has a ton of new hats to show off. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz South Shore cardigan [ Ravelry ] Peeking Cat Butt Coaster [ Ravelry ] Mitten Garland Advent Calendar  [ Ravelry ] Suburban Wrap [Ravelry ] A...

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

Back to our usual transatlantic format, I'm afraid! But there's lots of crafty content to be had. Alyson has revived a colorful old WIP and even has a finished objects. It's actually a hat heavy episode because Vivian has finished two hats as well! Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Moraine Lake Cowl by DJ Poolet [ Ravelry ] Suburban Wrap by Joji Locatelli [ Ravelry ] Folklore  by Amy Gunde...

It's an extra extra extra special episode. Not only are we together again (twice in two months!), but we're together in Rhinebeck, home of the yarn famous New York State Sheep & Wool Festival! We had an amazing time together, and with our Rhinebeck housemates. The Sheep & Wool Festival, as well as Folk & Folk (a yarn and music festival) were incredible. We've struggled to capture in words how trul...

It's a special together in Scotland episode! Vivian has been helping out Alyson with Moorit and vending at the Perth Festival of Yarn. We both had so many good chats with folks at the show, and of course, we both did a bit of shopping! In actual crafting news, Vivian has finished her Sailaway cardigan in record time.   Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Bonnie Island Hat by Linda Shearer [...

The August episode is here! Lots of progress has been made on both Vivian and Alyson's assigned pooling shawls. Plus, unsurprisingly, Vivian has lots of other knitty bits to share. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Sailaway by Marie Greene [ Ravelry ] Float  by Dawn Barker [ Ravelry ] Jaeger by Arne and Carlos [ Ravelry ] BriocheSis by Raina K [ Ravelry ] Christmas ornaments by Valya Boute...

Oopsie! We've been sitting on this episode for a few weeks, so some of our Stranger Things comments is a little out of date. Also apologies for anyone who doesn't watch Stranger Things... this is one Buzzfeed quiz that might not make much sense to you! But we've got crafty content for you, including both Alyson and Vivian's assigned color pooling shawls. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz F...

The 2022 Archive KCAL is officially over. Congrats to our winner, emthom26. And many thanks to our giveaway sponsor, Yarningham for donating the prize. Yarningham is the UK's only Black led yarn festival. Tickets are on sale now for the 2022 show taking place in Birmingham on 9 & 10 July. But the real news is that Vivian completed three Archive KCAL projects... Alyson finished none... oops. Links...

Vivian is the crafting star of this episode! Her pullover shawl not-a-poncho, All Points South, is growing. And the sweater for her mom is a finished object. Well sorts almost nearly a finished object. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz All Points South  by Casapinka [ Ravelry ] Grand Forks Pullover  by Cheryl Chow [ Ravelry ] Sew Yarnilicious Plum Tree Yarn Shop Show notes with photos Supp...

Our WIPs are coming along nicely despite the frogging. Finished Objects are another story altogether! No crochet or knitting FOs in sight! But Alyson did revive an old needle felting project from the dead... Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Meg's Wrap  by Julie Blagojevich[ Ravelry ] Grand Forks Pullover  by Cheryl Chow [ Ravelry ] Twylla by Rachel Coopey [ Ravelry ] All Points South  by...

So many things to talk about! Alyson has an WIP and an FO to chat about. And Vivian has not just a new WIP, but also three finished objects! If you're participating in the Archive KCAL be sure to use #ArchiveKCAL2022 on social media. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich[ Ravelry ] Grand Forks Pullover by Cheryl Chow [ Ravelry ] Twylla by Rachel Coopey [ Ravelry...

We're still working on our Archive KCAL projects and making good progress! Vivian has a whole finished Mīlēt mitten and Alyson has nearly finished the first segment of her altered Meg's Wrap. Alyson also goes on a wee bit of a beach-combing tangent 🐚 Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich[ Ravelry ] Mīlēt by Isolda Teague [ Ravelry ] Winston cardigan  by La Mais...

But more importantly, we're scheming for our Archive KCAL projects! The Knit and Crochet Along will be running from March to May and we'd love for you to join us! Just use #ArchiveKCAL2022 or join in on Ravelry. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Winston cardigan  by La Maison Rililie [ Ravelry ] 373 Cardigan by Pierrot Yarns [ Ravelry ] Firefall Toque by Amy Christoffers [ Ravelry] Meg's W...