Keep Calm And Carry Yarn: A Knitting And Crochet Podcast

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 & Penelope). Links to things we mention: South Shore cardigan [Ravelry] Stephen and Penelope Hooks and Yarn Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi Read More Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerDownload Audio File  

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 Kathy Lewinski [Ravelry] Twelve Days Ornament Series by Larissa Holland South Shore cardigan [Ravelry] Peeking Cat Butt Coaster [Ravelry] Anthology [Ravelry] Suburban Wrap [Ravelry] Pearl and Plum Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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] Anthology [Ravelry] BriocheSis [Ravelry] Zig Zag Wings [Ravelry] Pearl and Plum Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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 BriocheSis [Ravelry] South Shore cardigan [Ravelry] June Hat Pearl and Plum Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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 Gunderson [Ravelry] Twist To The Classic Beanie by Morine [Ravelry] Bonnie Isle Hat by Linda Shearer [Ravelry] Anthology Hat by TinCan Knits [Ravelry] Glasgow School of Yarn Patty Lyon's Knitting Bag of Tricks Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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 truly wonderful it all was, and we were super tired after a weekend of wool and friends! Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Folklore by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry] Wynne Hat by Harlee Wentworth [Ravelry] Wool and Folk Magpie Fibers Plume Amirusi Cosmology NY Sheep and Wool Festival Real Men Knit by Kwana Jackson Pom Pom Magazine Purveyor of Fine Yarns, Miss Babs Herd of Cats Primrose Yarn Co Loop of the Loom Sheep Incognito Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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 [Ravelry] Sailaway Cardigan by Marie Greene [Ravelry] Perth Festival of Yarn Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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 Boutenko [Ravelry] Moorit Issue 3 Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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 Float by Dawn Barker [Ravelry] Jaeger by Arne and Carlos [Ravelry] Sunset Shawl by Elena Fedotova [Ravelry] Loopillism by Helda Panagary Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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 to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Float by Dawn Barker [Ravelry] Meg's Wrap by Julie Blagojevich [Ravelry] Ebba by Homer + Howells All Points South by Casapinka [Ravelry] Hodge Podge Yarn and Fibers The Elegant Ewe Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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 Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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 Casapinka [Ravelry] Felted Barn Owl (kit from Hawthorn Handmade) Fiber Expo in Ann Arbor Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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] Winston cardigan by La Maison Rililie [Ravelry] Mīlēt by Isolda Teague [Ravelry] Zig Zag Wings by Justyna Lorkowska [Ravelry] Scottish Wool Producers Showcase 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 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

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 Wrap by Julie Blagojevich[Ravelry] Mīlēt by Isolda Teague [Ravelry] Pearl and Plum Etsy Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

een 100 episodes of us babbling and taking Buzzfeed quizzes? Oh, yeah and crafting too! Vivian has been crazy busy, with three WIPs and four FOs!!! Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Leni by Isabell Kraemer [Ravelry] Firefall Toque by Amy Christoffers [Ravelry] Winston cardigan by La Maison Rililie [Ravelry] Shepherdess socks by Clarisabeth Lopez Rodriguez [Ravelry] Vintersol sweater by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] Anthology by TinCanKnits [Ravelry] Pluck cowl by Stephanie Lotven [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

We're in Michigan together! Vivian has some brand new WIPs and Alyson has finished her Jade Dress just in time to wear to the wedding next week. Enter our 5 Year Podiversary Giveaway! Just comment below, letting us know your result from the Buzzfeed quiz; are you a Vivian or an Alyson? Get a bonus entry by reviewing the podcast on Apple Podcasts (or any other podcast review site), then send a screenshot to kcacypodcast@gmail.com. Giveaway ends on 5 Feb. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Pluck cowl by Stephanie Lotven [Ravelry] Shepherdess socks by Clarisabeth Lopez Rodriguez [Ravelry] Winston cardigan by La Maison Rililie [Ravelry] Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry] Vintersol sweater by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] Herzblattbeanie by DUCATHI [Ravelry] Spun, Ann Arbor, MI  Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

We're together again for Thanksgiving! Please excuse the short episode and less than ideal sound quality. Luckily, Vivian is carrying the team, and has started a new project to chat about. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Vintersol by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] Herzblattbeanie by DUCATHI [Ravelry] Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge [Ravelry] Sprites' Fen shawl by Helen Stewart [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

We're together again for Thanksgiving! Please excuse the short episode and less than ideal sound quality. Luckily, Vivian is carrying the team, and has started a new project to chat about. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Jade Dress by Natasha Robarge[Ravelry] Vintersol by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] Herzblattbeanie by DUCATHI [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi