Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast

The biggest news of the day is that the KALCAL will be happening again this summer! There will be slightly different rules, but the idea is the same. Will the knitters or the crocheters get more done?? Things will kick off on June 15th, so make sure to check out the Revelry group for more information. We also want to invite you to contribute to our newest segment, the Mailbag. Send us your voice o...

We haven't gotten quite as much knitting and crocheting as we would have liked. Vivian has been hanging about at home with 2 of 4 daughters and Alyson's has been ignoring everything except her current read, Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay by Elena Ferrante. But we're revisiting lots of projects you might already be familiar with. Alyson's blanket and Blurre shawl, and Vivian's Bubbly sweater an...

Things to giggle about in this episode: Minions, husbands in craft stores, and sperm. As @lisa_raspberrycrochet  pointed out, a common project theme this week is short rows. Vivian is having fun with short rows and Alyson is despairing over short rows. Expect many more short row hats in Vivian's future because she bought Woolly Wormhead's Elemental ebook. You can subscribe to our show on iTunes an...

The Edinburgh Yarn Festival is over, but we're both riding the EYF high and knitting and crocheting up a storm. Vivian is making progress on her Bubbly sweater, and surprise, she's both finished a hat and started ANOTHER hat. We don't call her the hat goddess for nothing! Alyson is loving the Blurre shawl (crochet's answer to the Find Your Fade). There's a Blurre Along being hosted by Earl Grey Cr...

This one's a real doozy, folks! We're chatting all about the Edinburgh Yarn Festival in this episode. Of course, we have a lot of new yarn and goodies to show you, but it's not all acquisitions. We also have a few special guests making an appearance. Louise from Caithness Crafts , Clarisabeth of Crochetcakes , and Caroline from Mind and Muse Crafting all kindly joined us for a mini recording sessi...

We're together again, this time in New Hampshire for a short episode to kick off the month. Vivian has another "experiment" to show off, but Alyson is starting to insist that these aren't experiments, they're bonafide designs. This time it's a colorful infinity scarf. Alyson has finished her Wisteria Trellis shawl for the Blacker Yarns PodKAL, and with plenty of time to spare. You can subscribe to...

A virtual high five to whoever can get the title reference before listening to the show! *Call me, beep me, if you want to reach me* The Ultra Violet KCAL is winding down, but there's still time to submit your FOs to the Ravelry thread. Both of us have finished our KCAL projects, although Vivian has done three to Alyson's one. Alyson's Carloway Cowl and Vivian's Fiddlehead Mittens both feature col...

Holy wow, it's been a year of Keep Calm and Carry Yarn podcasting! Thank you for joining us both on this journey, and here's to an awesome year two! We're both making good progress with our Ultra Violet KCAL projects (Vivian has finished her Gris de Lin Cowl and Alyson is so close to being done with her Carloway Cowl). There are some awesome FOs being shared on the Ravelry group. And maybe the big...

It's a special reunion video episode! We're both in London, Vivian to see Hamilton the musical, and Alyson to see Vivian. All of our WIPs have travelled with us so you all can see what we're working on (a lot) and we also made a pilgrimage to Loop to squish all the yarn. We love seeing what everyone is knitting and crocheting for the Ultra Violet KCAL which is still going on until March 1st! Watch...

The Ultra Violet KCAL begins in a couple weeks, so we're chatting about the yarn and projects we'll be working on. Plus, we're also participating in the Blacker Yarns PodKAL because we're just so excited for Edinburgh Yarn Festival! Not to mention, Alyson has also joined in The Crochet Circle's One Skein Wonderland CAL. Bitten off more than she can chew? Possibly... Vivian on the other hand, is st...

Despite living in Scotland, Alyson has not picked up much Scots, despite her excellent results in the Scots themed Buzzfeed quiz. Can anyone tell us what a gabfu o glaur is?? Vivian has been churning out hats like it's her job and Alyson is still contemplating crocheted socks. Also, by the way, we have very wide feet. Here's hoping Rohn Strong can help Alyson crochet correctly proportioned socks....

Do you ever get that project where no matter what you do, the stitch count just will not cooperate? That's the theme of Alyson's crocheting thoughts this episode. The Kreisel Fingerless Gloves are on the hook, but driving her mad, and Vivian has some thoughts on just freaking fudging it. Plus, Vivian has finished her gorgeous Winterly Sweater! BUZZFEED QUIZ:  What is You Mum Identity? WIP PROJECTS...

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 14! You can subscribe to our show on  YouTube  and  iTunes. Buzzfeed Quiz:  Which "Outlander" Character are You ? WIP Projects   Winterly Sweater Valley Yarns Charlemont FO Projects Alyson Pineapple Cushion Millennial Pink Headband Vivian Sam's Socks Schachenmayer Regia  Pairfect Mommypedia:  Should I Block Before I Finish? Bits and Bobs:  South Bund Soft-Spinnin...

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 13! You can subscribe to our show on  YouTube ,  iTunes  or wherever else you listen to podcasts. Buzzfeed Quiz:  Which Harry Potter Witch Should You Dress Up As? WIP Projects   ALYSON Own design Pineapple Cushion Linen Loop by Amanda Ochocki VIVIAN Maxfield Cardigan by Amy Christoffers (Not) FO Projects Vivian Single Sock using Regia Pairfect Yarny Bits and Bobs...

Thank you for tuning in to Episode 12 ! You can subscribe to our show on iTunes and  YouTube . You can also download the episode from LibSyn ! Buzzfeed Quiz Which Austen Hero Is Your Soulmate? WIP Projects  6:37 Alyson Original Pineapple Cushion Tunisian Scarf Vivian 16:13 Maxfield Cardigan by Amy Christoffers KnitPicks Stroll and Hawthorne Blips inpired by Ysabel Knit Picks Stroll Handpainted and...

Thank you for joining us for episode 11! You can find our show on iTunes ,  YouTube , and  LibSyn . Buzzfeed Quiz 02:44 Which Disney sidekick are you? WIP Projects  06:24 Alyson Life's a Plus Afghan by Caron Design Team Vivian  08:32 Maxfield Cardigan by Amy Christoffers KnitPicks Stroll Bare KnitPicks Hawthorne FO Projects 14:27 Vivian Color-Dipped Hat  by Purl SOHO Bousta Beanie by Gudrun Johnst...

Thank you for joining us for episode 10! You can find our show on iTunes ,  YouTube , and  LibSyn . Buzzfeed Quiz  2:03 How British Are You? KALCAL Winners and Prizes Announced!  5:00 WIP Projects 12:40 Vivian Color-Dipped Hat  by Purl SOHO Alyson  15:46 Honey Clone Cowl FO Projects  19:05 Vivian Hippolyta's Cover Up by Lena Zharinchenko Peerie Flooers  by Kate Davies Alyson 20:55 Girl Boss Tote  ...

Thank you for joining us for episode 9! Buzzfeed Quiz 1:30 Harry Potter Sorting Quiz KalCal 6:05 KALCAL rules WIP Projects  9:02 Vivian Emelyn Mae  by Jennifer Lassonde Knit Picks  Hawthorne Fingering Knit Picks Gloss Fingering Alyson  10:08 Crochet Triangle Top  by  Järbo Garn Lang Yarns Aurora Girl Boss Tote  by Molla Mills FO Projects  19:05 Julien Outing Shawl by Pierrot Rowan Summerlite DK Fa...

Thank you for joining us for episode 8.  You can find our show on iTunes ,  YouTube , and  LibSyn . Buzzfeed Quiz 1:20 Guess How Old I Am? KalCal 5:28 KALCAL rules Emelyn Mae Shawl  by Jennifer Lassonde WIP Projects 8:41 Alyson Julien Outing Shawl  by Peirrot Rowan  Summerlite DK Life's a Plus Afghan  by Caron Design Vivian 12:50 Emelyn Mae  by Jennifer Lassonde Knit Picks  Hawthorne Fingering Kni...

Thank you for joining us for episode 7! Buzzfeed Quiz 1:30 What Kind of Ramen Are You?   KalCal 5:36 KALCAL rules Summer Strip Along Craft Along   June 1 - Aug 31 Summer of Romance CAL  June 3 - Aug 5 WIP Projects  12:05 Vivian Peerie Flooers  by Kate Davies Alyson 16:04 Acute Sweater  by Kraftling Life's a Plus  by Caron Design Team Chainless Starting Double Crochet tutorial   FO Projects 19:44 V...

Welcome to episode 6! Buzzfeed Quiz 1:30 What's Your Home Style Aesthetic? KALCAL 8:10 May 5 - Aug 10 Find all the rules and details on our  Ravelry thread , and don't forget to use #KALCAL on Instagram! WIP Projects 10:18 Alyson Acute Sweater  by Kraftling Vivian  14:17 Fairyhill Shawl  by Helen Stewart Fleece Artist  Blue Face Leicester 2/8 FO Projects  17:00 Slouchy Hat / Cowl  by Luz Mendoza A...

Welcome to episode 5! Buzzfeed Quiz 2:12 What's Your Home Style Aesthetic? Knit-Along / Crochet-Along 6:39 May 5 - Aug 10 Find all the rules and details on our Ravelry thread , and don't forget to use #KALCAL on Instagram! WIP Projects 8:37 Vivian Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig Alyson 9:56 Slouchy Hat / Cowl 160 by Luz Mendoza FO Projects 14:41 Vivian Cyclone Hat by MyGurumi Alyson 18:28 Hotel...

Welcome to episode 4! Buzzfeed Quiz 1:25 Which Female Mythological Monster Are you?: http://bzfd.it/2pxDSlB WIP Projects 4:20 Vivian Bayside Pullover: http://bit.ly/2mT3iVw Split Back Snowflake Hat: http://bit.ly/2o0VvKv Alyson 5:38 Life's A Plus Afghan: http://bit.ly/2o0Yani Paintbox Yarns in Sundown: http://bit.ly/2oSQQcT Hotel of Bees Shawl: http://bit.ly/2oCJ0V0 Shawl Society KAL: http://bit.l...

  Welcome to Episode 3! Thanks for tuning in. We had a little problem with the sound with this one, so thanks for bearing with us :D You can find our show on iTunes  ,  YouTube , and  LibSyn  Buzzfeed Quiz:   Word Association  01:12 Yarny Adventures   05:00 Edinburgh Yarn Festival :  The Shawl Project Book 3 , Iona Wool , Bilum Yarns Knit North Yarn Crawl :  Lucky Cat Yarns ,  Another Yarn ,  Circ...

Thank you to all who messaged us via Ravelry and Instagram, and a special thanks to Claire of NH Knits and Jen of Down Cellar Studio Podcast for mentioning us in your podcasts! Buzzfeed Quiz 2:02 What Does Your Taste in Art Say About You? WIP Projects 6:02 Vivian Bayside Pullover by Hannah Fettig Coastal Knit Knit Picks Capretta Vivian's Cabled Bunhead Hat Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Alyson 8:59 Car...