Unraveling With Greg And Joey

Episode 23: What’s In The Box? In Episode 23, Greg and Joey talk about the weather, knitting winter items when it’s warm, and various subscription boxes. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Y

Episode 22: Working Together In Episode 22, Greg and Joey talk about bulky knitting, international shipping, and working together. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shippin

Episode 21: Cravats, Hats, and Cats In Episode 21, Greg and Joey talk about cravats, hats, and cats. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Thank-Yous AlpakkaAnna, for copies of her newest shawl design: Björkö Shawl. Giveaways Prizes are on the way from the County/State Fair KAL. Thank you for your patience. We announced the winner for a copy of Point/Counterpoint by Kino Knits and Sarah Schira. We announced the winner for a copy of Letterpress by Sar

Episode 20: Actual Knitting Actually Occurred In Episode 20, Greg and Joey talk about scarves, subscriptions, and shipping. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We haven’t shipped prizes from previous giveaways yet. We will, eventually, we promise. Projects Joey is working on a scarf for his son. His promise of finishing it by Christmas in previous episodes did not specify which Christmas it will be finished by. He’s making good progress,

Episode 19: Literally True   In Episode 19, Greg and Joey talk about singers, fair knitting, and ukulele gatherings. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We gave away loads of prizes from the County Fair KAL. Spoiler alert: everyone who entered the KAL won a prize. Tune in and find out what you won. Notes from the Ravelry Group Knitter’s Confessions: a safe place to confess your deepest, darkest knitting secret. Projects Joey is working

Episode 18 - The Sound Of Square Needles In Episode 18, Greg and Joey talk about dreams, fairs, and designing. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways We gave away two copies of Unexpected Cables: Feminine Knitted Garments Featuring Modern Cable Knitting (affiliate link) and two copies of Everyday Lace: Simple, Sophisticated Knitted Garments(affiliate link), both  by Heather Zoppetti (published by Interweave Press). Thanks to Stitch Sprouts for p

Episode 17: Knitters’ Confessions In Episode 17, Greg and Joey talk about deep, dark secrets, center pull yarn, and soap. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways: We gave away a copy of the Take It Easy: Knits For Relaxing book fromKnit Picks, along with enough yarn to knit Walk By The Seasideby Jessica Anderson. Thanks to Knit Picks and Jessica Anderson for providing the review and prize copies of the book and yarn! We gave away a copy of the Ri

Episode 16: Insert Witty Episode Title Here   In Episode 16, the talk is about sweaters, lace, and underwater knitting. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways: In celebration of the Coveted Yarn sponsorship, we gave away a skein of Flat Rocks Yarn and a collection of McPorter Farms knitting accessories. Listen to the episode to see if you won. Thanks to Coveted Yarn for providing the prize! We are giving away a copy of the Take It Easy: Knits Fo

Episode 15: Hiyooooooo! It’s a Giveaway-palooza! In Episode 15, Greg and Joey talk about yarn crawls, sewing, and soap. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaways: In celebration of the Coveted Yarn sponsorship, we are giving away a skein of Flat Rocks Yarn and a collection of McPorter Farms knitting accessories. Listen to the episode for details, and sign up on the thread in our Ravelry group. Thanks to Coveted Yarn for providing the prize! We revi

Episode 14: Greg’s Not Wearing Any Pants. Avert Your Eyes, Children!   In Episode 14, Greg and Joey talk about TV, TNNA, and tours. Sponsor Special thanks to our sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaway: In celebration of the Coveted Yarn sponsorship, we are giving away a skein of Flat Rocks Yarn and a collection of McPorter Farms knitting accessories. Listen to the episode for details, and sign up on the thread in our Ravelry group. Thanks to Coveted Yarn for providing the priz

Episode 13: Magical Love Pants In Episode 13, Greg and Joey talk about knitting superpowers, the next wave in crochet fashion, and Joey’s latest hobby. Sponsor Special thanks to our new sponsor: Coveted Yarn! Coveted Yarn is a local yarn shop in Gloucester, Massachusetts, and is an authorized dealer of our favorite knitting needles: Karbonz, by Knitter’s Pride. In addition to a great variety of widely distributed yarn, Coveted Yarn offers their own signature line of yarn — Flat Rocks Yarn, which is dyed by the shop owner’s sister. You can also find McPorter Farms knitting accessories and buttons at Coveted Yarn. World-wide shipping is available. Contact them via their website or at 1-978-282-8809 for more information and to place an order. Notes Giveaway: In celebration of the Coveted Yarn sponsorship, we are giving away a skein of Flat Rocks Yarn and a collection of McPorter Farms knitting accessories. Listen to the episode for details, and sign up on the thread in our Ravelry group. Thanks to Coveted Ya

Episode 12: I Am Gandor, Thunder Stealer! In Episode 12, Greg and Joey talk about gold in Georgia, grammar, and the stealing of thunder. Notes Giveaway: We gave away a copy of Modern Lopi: One by Lars Rains. Thanks to KnitVentures and Lars Rains for the review copies and prize. Dahlonega, GA: It’s Pure Gold Joey received a handmade Bronze/Sterling Flame Eyed Yarn Sewing Needle from Leslie Wind, owner of the lesliewind etsy shop. It’s beautiful, functional art.  Podcasts: The Knitmore Girls Down Cellar Studio Actually Knitting Projects: Strie Socks, Top Down by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — Greg’s socks. He’s incorporating the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist, and loving how the FLK Heel is working out (project page). Next time Greg knits a FLK Heel, he’s going to use theinstructions on how to do it in a contrasting color. Knitted Patchwork Recipe by Martine Ellis — Greg’s Scrappy Sock Yarn Blanket (project page). Joey’s also knitting this, but he’s using worsted weight

Episode 11: Asymptotes, Clapping Music, and Drunken Knitting In Episode 11, Greg and Joey talk about math, music, and drinking while knitting. Notes Giveaway: We reviewed and are giving away a copy of Modern Lopi: Oneby Lars Rains. Listen to the podcast and check out our Ravelry group for details and a chance to win. Thanks to KnitVentures and Lars Rains for the review copies and prize. Greg and Joey both enjoyed this book and recommend it.  Podcasts: Teaching Your Brain To Knit Yarns at Yin Hoo Ready, Set Knit (Episode 440 includes an interview with Lars Rains) Patterns: Giant Color Shift Brioche Scarf by Shaina Scott — Shaina gave Joey this pattern because Joey wants to knit a brioche scarf Projects: Strie Socks, Top Down by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — Greg’s socks. He’s incorporating the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist, and loving how the FLK Heel is working out (project page). Next time Greg knits a FLK Heel, he’s going to use theinstructions on how to do it i

Episode 10: Popping Off The Stack In Episode 10, Greg and Joey push and pop things on and off the stack. Notes Contest: We gave away a Fix-A-Stitch! Listen to the episode to see if you won. Thanks to Fix-A-Stitch for providing the prize.  Podcasts: 2 Knit Lit Chicks Crazy Knitter Studio Down Cellar Studio Ewe University Knitting Butterflies Prairie Girls Knit And Spin TwinSet Designs Projects: Adding Vertical Stripes To A Knitting Project — Joey experimented with this technique, using the information from a Knitting Daily article. Fireflies Rising Shawlette by Helen Stewart — Greg finished this project (project page). Strie Socks, Top Down by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — Greg’s newest socks cast-on. He’s incorporating the Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist, and loving how the FLK Heel is working out (project page).  Books: 11/22/63: A Novel (affiliate link) by Stephen King — Joey is enjoying this book. Events — Greg is planning to attend all of these. If you go, too

Episode 9: Down With DST In Episode 9, Greg and Joey agree that Daylight Saving Time is horrible. Notes Contest: We’re giving away a Fix-A-Stitch! Listen to the episode for details and sign up in the thread in our Ravelry group.  Podcasts: Revelations Of A Delusional Knitter Commuter Knitter TwinSet Designs Projects: Gramma’s Dishcloth (Grandmother’s 2nd Favorite) by PJ Allen — Greg incorporated the Red Heart Scrubby Yarn Joey gave him and is quite pleased with the results. (project page) Four-Stitch Ribbing Patterns by Charlene Schurch — Joey finished these socks. (project page) Christmas Candy Socks by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — this is Greg’s “conference call knitting” project (project page) Dyad Socks, Top Down by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — This is Greg’s #ChristmasDayCastOn project (project page) Joey’s trying to determine what kind of scarf to knit for his son. Greg’s unnamed hat design. He doesn’t have a project page for it yet

Episode 8: Checks, Socks, and Fish Lips In Episode 8, Greg and Joey wonder if people still write checks, talk about socks, and review a book. Notes Podcasts: Knitting Pipeline The Knitmore Girls Teaching Your Brain To Knit Yarn Thing With Marly Bird Ewe University Projects: Four-Stitch Ribbing Patterns by Charlene Schurch — Joey is done wit the first sock. (project page) TINY tea leaves cardi by Melissa LaBarre — Greg finished this cardigan for Blueberry (project page) Christmas Candy Socks by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — this is Greg’s “conference call knitting” project (project page) Dyad Socks, Top Down by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — This is Greg’s #ChristmasDayCastOn project (project page) Fireflies Rising Shawlette by Helen Stewart — Greg is halfway done with this project (project page)  Books: Susan B. Anderson’s Kids’ Knitting Workshop: The Easiest and Most Effective Way to Learn to Knit! (affiliate link) — Greg loves this book an

Episode 7: A Long December In Episode 7, Greg and Joey discuss socks, theater, and popular music from the 90s. Notes Podcasts: Yarnspinners Tales Knitting Pipeline The Knitmore Girls Curious Handmade Shinybees Prairie Girls Knit And Spin Projects: Tranquilla by Kim Neuhauser — Joey finished this scarf, except for the blocking (project page) Four-Stitch Ribbing Patterns by Charlene Schurch — Joey is taking a fresh look at this “sock that will never end” project (project page) Checked and Square Socks, Top Down by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — this is Greg’s “conference call knitting” project (project page) Dyad Socks, Top Down by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — This is Greg’s #ChristmasDayCastOn project (project page) TINY tea leaves cardi by Melissa LaBarre — Greg is working on this cardigan for Blueberry (project page) Songs and Albums: “September of My Years” by Frank Sinatra “October” by U2 “A Long December” by Counting Crows  Misc:

Episode 6: Haiku Time With Greg In Episode 6, Greg and Joey share their holiday knitting adventures. And Haiku. Notes Podcasts: Yarnspinners Tales Sword & Laser needlejunkies Knitting Pipeline Knitting Pipeline Georgia Retreat Christmas Gifts Knitter’s Pride Karbonz — Greg and Joey both love these needles and are totally open to a sponsorship deal with Knitter’s Pride. Joey got a set of single-point straight needles. Signature Needles — Joey’s mom gave him a set of and he’s excited to knit something with them soon. The Sock Ruler — Greg got this from the Friends in Fiber etsy shop. Fix-a-stitch — Greg got this at his LYS, a great stocking stuffer.  Projects: The Casual Friday Dog Sweater by Lion Brand Yarn — Joey knitted this for his dog (and cat?) (project page) Untangled by Samiha Qureshi — Joey knitted this for himself (project page) Checked and Square Socks, Top Down by Lara Neel from her Sock Architecture (affiliate link) book — this is Greg’s “conference call knitting” project (project pa

Episode 5: The Sound Of Unraveling In Episode 5,Greg and Joey findthe sound of unraveling. Notes Beard Length Measuring Shirt Knitter’s Pride Karbonz — Greg and Joey both love these needles and are totally open to a sponsorship deal with Knitter’s Pride. Podcasts: Down Cellar Studio Podcast ACTuallyKNITting Podcast 2 Knit Lit Chicks Podcast Knitmore Girls Podcast Ewe University Podcast Yarns at Hin Hoo Podcast Projects: The Casual Friday Dog Sweater by Lion Brand Yarn — Joey’s knitting this for his dog (project page) Basic Socks a la Jeanne by Jeanne Shrader — Greg knitted this for his mom (project page) Genevieve’s Tube Socks by Jasmin & Gigi Knitmore — Greg knitted this for his daughter (project page) Untangled by Samiha Qureshi — Greg knitted this for himself (project page) Gramma’s Dishcloth (Grandmother’s 2nd Favorite) by PJ Allen — Greg’s favorite dishcloth pattern This Old House New Yankee Workshop Knitting Addiction — a yarn shop in the Outer Banks of NC that Greg loves to visit Red Hear

Episode 4 - Stitches Leaving the Ranch In Episode 4, Greg and Joey may have left the ranch, but eventually seem to have found their way back. Be sure to listen to the end for information about the very first Unraveling Podcast contest. Notes Red Heart Scrubby Yarn — great for dishcloths! Gramma’s Dishcloth (Grandmother’s 2nd Favorite) by PJ Allen — Greg’s favorite dishcloth pattern Knitting Pipeline podcast Four-Stitch Ribbing Patterns by Charlene Schurch from the Sensational Knitted Socks (affiliate link) book — Joey’s sock that will never end Crochet Dog Sweaters — Joey’s working on The Casual Friday Dog Sweater Dancing With The Stars Doctor Who Basic Socks a la Jeanne by Jeanne Shrader — Greg is knitting these socks for his Mom for Christmas Mastering The Knits Podcast — Greg is participating in the#ElvesWorkshopAlong contest TNNA Master Hand Knitting Program KnitmoreGirls Podcast #ScrappyPreemieHatKAL Chatter and FO threads World Prematurity Day — November 17 Greg’s Scrappy Sock Yarn Preemie Hat pattern