Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast

Goodbye summer, hello September! We've both had busy Augusts, Vivian with her move to Virginia and Alyson with the Edinburgh Fringe. But we've also managed to do a bit of crafting. Alyson is still chugging away at her Tunisian crochet sweater, as well as something we'll term "miscellaneous." And Vivian isn't quite so done with her Sagitta shawl as she thought she would be. ------------------------...

This is Alyson's month for projects! She has three finished objects to share, including her beautiful Luteola stole and a pair of nålebinding (knotless knitting) mittens. If you've never heard of nålebinding, definitely have a listen; it's so interesting! Plus Alyson is chatting about the yarn shops of Oslo (featuring really bad Norwegian pronunciations). Big news from Vivian: she's moving to Virg...

We have many new things to share including WIPs, FOs... and PIPs?! Alyson has started a new Tunisian crochet sweater and Vivian has a few smaller finished objects. And that secret project that Vivian has been needling Alyson about? All is revealed! ------------------------- Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2xw2HQU Cœur battant: https://bit.ly/2LHNAfx  As the leaves begin to fall: https://bit.ly/2xCcs00  Goog...

Obviously, the biggest news is that Vivian has a new furry baby. Everyone, meet Poly, the polydactyl cat! Oh right, this is a crafting podcast. Happy to report that Alyson and Vivian are both busily crocheting and knitting away which means there's lots to chat about! ------------------------- Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2wwf3brhttps://kcacypodcast.wordpress.com/2019/06/07/episode-47/ Luteola: https://bi...

Third time is the charm and we've got a great Episode 46 for you all! Vivian has started her CoopKnits sock which should really be called her 2019 EYF socks, although who would we be if there weren't some initial kinks to iron out first? And she has a big FO to share!! And Alyson is all FOs today: two totally new projects and one returnee to the show. Plus, for our Marvel fans, we're going to be t...

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming... because we've had some technical issues! But we just had to announce the winners of the Colorwork KCAL! Thanks everyone for getting crazy with us. You usual full-length episode will be with you next time!

Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2Fz1c9B   Zweig:  https://bit.ly/2wCbdf9   Luteola:  https://bit.ly/2t7CJRQ Honeyclone:  https://bit.ly/2SVb2Lq   Snawheid:  https://bit.ly/2IqVhGl   Roadside Beanie:  https://bit.ly/2VNWxX3 Dances with Wool:  https://bit.ly/2vdTiN4   Colorwork KCAL Start Date: Feb 9, 2019 End Date: Apr 26, 2019 Rules: WIPS allowed, colorwork knitting or crochet projects ---------------------...

It's all in the title, really. We've got WIPs, we've got FOs, and we've got a whole lot of chat about Vivian's trip to Scotland! We're sharing our thoughts from the Edinburgh Yarn Festival 2019, our experiences of the show and people we met. And be warned; we might make you green with envy with our stash acquisitions ;) And if you don't like to hear about beautiful Scottish scenery, cover your ear...

Things are a bit same same project wise over here. You'll see some familiar WIPs and a new project each for Alyson and Vivian. But don't worry, there's still all our chat to keep you company!  Buzzfeed Quiz:  https://bzfd.it/2HiNDfL Zweig: https://bit.ly/2wCbdf9   Sheep Mittens:  https://bit.ly/2SRu3Jv Tender Loving Clutch:  https://bit.ly/2HmQLXR   Honeyclone: https://bit.ly/2SVb2Lq   MSPCA Nevin...

We've both started our Colorwork KCAL projects, have you? Vivian is working more than half way done with her Sheep Mittens (turns out they're both butt hands) and Alyson is working on a Honeyclone cowl. You can subscribe to our show on  YouTube , iTunes  or wherever else you listen to podcasts. We appreciate every like, comment, review, and subscribe we get because it gives us warm fuzzies and it...

We're kicking off the Colorwork KCAL! Mostly by talking about what we're planning on making: sheep mittens for Vivian and a cowl for Alyson. But of course, Vivian's WIPs involve colorwork anyway. Typical! Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2tf8OHb Andean Chullo Hat:  https://bit.ly/2HY5p9X   Zweig: https://bit.ly/2wCbdf9 Luteola:  https://bit.ly/2t7CJRQ   Colorwork KCAL Start Date: Feb 9, 2019 End Dat...

It's a big WIP day for Alyson because she's loading up projects to take on holiday. Not to mention, there's a glorious FO for Alyson too. Vivian meanwhile is being pretty monogamous with her Zweig sweater. Plus, we're announcing our next KCAL! Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2UftkTL Temperamental Artist: https://bit.ly/2QWd2B8 Zweig: https://bit.ly/2wCbdf9 Colorwork KCAL Start Date: Feb 9, 2019 End...

New year, new episode! But before we get on with all the new projects to come in 2019, we're reflecting back on all that we accomplished in 2018. Neither of us are professional crafters, but we've finished an impressive number of projects, if we do say so ourselves. And if we didn't prove it before, Vivian is indeed the Queen of Hats, as shown by the eleven hats she's made this past year! Buzzfeed...

What sort of upside down world are we living in? Alyson is knitting and Vivian is crocheting?! Let's talk about that. But don't worry, Vivian has a pretty big knitting FO to share too. Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2QxrLTI Slouchy Hat/Cowl: https://bit.ly/2A2ZcTN Pussyhat Project: https://bit.ly/2PiRmv3 Temperamental Artist: https://bit.ly/2QWd2B8 Engi Sweater: https://bit.ly/2Md3XPf Mirage Hat/C...

It's a special mini mini Thanksgiving edition of KCACY! We're enjoying some quality family time together in New Hampshire, but we just had to share a bit of what we're up to with you too. Plus, a Pearl and Plum studio tour! Buzzfeed Quiz:  https://bzfd.it/2fgXkwS   Pussyhat Project:  https://bit.ly/2PiRmv3   ------------------------- INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast   ETSY: http://pea...

You can probably guess what the cult is. We are all part of the cult. The cult is life. It's knitting and crocheting! We're off bumpy start because our Buzzfeed quiz results didn't peer into the deep recesses of our souls like they usually do, but we have a lot of projects to share with you all today- new and old! Buzzfeed Quiz:  https://bzfd.it/2qHktxu Engi Sweater:  https://bit.ly/2Md3XPf Libert...

Things to look forward to in this episode? Alyson and Vivian being typical Anglophiles, talking about Jane Austen and Doctor Who. Alyson is going a bit nuts over her first C2C project, prepare yourself for some babbling!  Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2AkPNrs Engi Sweater: https://bit.ly/2Md3XPf Gorman Street Socks- https://bit.ly/2NtSoCA Shornies Hat- https://bit.ly/2pyAvJq  C2C Afghan: https://...

You win some and you lose some. In Vivian's case, you mostly lose some! There's the obscene knit fail (you'll just have to listen to find out more) and a sort of lose-win not-really-macrame macrame plant hangers. One thing that's definitely an absolute win? Alyson is working on her crochet sock for the massive #sockcal2018 Oh, and you know us, there's plenty of chit chat about other non-crafty thi...

We're just regular crazy Asians, but we cannot stop talking about Crazy Rich Asians the movie... Alyson even has a Crazy Rich Asians themed WIP! Vivian has gone a bit more traditional with updates on her color work Engi sweater (spoiler: it has been a troublesome project). Plus Vivian has started a new hat project using some of her "Meet the Shepherd/ess" yarns from EYF. Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzf...

Most productive crafter goes to Vivian this time around. Her Sock Arms sweater is finally off the needles, plus she's already started her next fingering weight sweater! Alyson has more excuses than projects, but one of her FOs is in celebration of her first pattern on Ravelry being available to download as a PDF. Swish! Stay tuned for our Nerdtastic segment too where we discuss Asian (North) Ameri...

Together again! Together again! We took a short break in our adventures, galavanting around Scotland to record a special video episode... because we're together again! All this vacationing means Vivian has had loads of time to knit knit knit, but her Sock Arms sweater is still on the needles! Alyson, meanwhile has lots of new WIPs to talk about- a shawl, a market bag, and a cushion. Plus we have l...

We'll call this one a "curated" episode. It's short, but sweet, and full of accomplishments. Alyson has successfully tried her hand at intarsia crochet, with the not so insubstantial help from Fay's new Stiallach Bag Collection pattern. And both Vivian and Alyson have exciting FOs! Alyson's has been long in the works, while Vivian's is one you may have forgotten about. Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd....

If we know anything, it is that Vivian will make multiple versions of patterns she likes. Also our cats love a cameo. Vivian has finished her second pair of Fiddlehead Mittens (featuring a Sushi cat cameo). And she's working on her Wool and the Gang socks which are cool, but not going quite to plan. Also not going quite to plan, Alyson's Pleated Cardigan... oh dear.  Buzzfeed Quiz: https://bzfd.it...

Slow but steady wins the race (maybe). Both Vivian and Alyson are taking that philosophy to heart, each with small projects underway for the KALCAL: hot water bottle cover for Alyson and dish towel for Vivian. In other news, Alyson is grumbling about both her tank top and her sweater, but don't worry she still loves her makes. And we hear from Hannah over at the Cozy Cottage Crochet podcast with a...

We have a great episode here. Alyson is making good progress on her Pleated Cardigan and Vivian finished her Bubbly Sweater. Yay for handmade sweaters! The KALCAL is just around the corner and we've released this year's new points system, including bonus points for complexity. The mailbag segment being officially kicked off by a lovely submission from Nicola ( @creative.explorer ) and we can't wai...