Episode 182 - My Overconfidence Is Killing Me

In Episode 182, Greg and Pam discuss vacations, knitting spys, and shawls.

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NOTES Greg’s Projects Greg is working on the Cuddle Puddle Wrap (pattern by Darci Kern). He’s using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page. Greg is working on the Sockhead Cowl (pattern by Kelly McClure). He’s using yarn from The Fibre Studio at Yarns to Dye For. Check out his project page. Greg has a new pattern available: Amanda’s Cowl. Kits can be obtained from Jimmy Beans Wool. The pattern will eventually be released for individual purchase in his Ravelry shop. Greg has a pattern in an upcoming book–The Disney Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas: The Official Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town by Tanis Gray! Release date is September 26, 2023. Go ahead and preorder it from your LYS or Amazon.com. Pam’s Projects Pam finished the Beginner Crochet Granny Square Bandana by Heather Brooke. She used KnitPicks CotLin. Pam made 2 cast iron pan handles. The Panhandler Pan Handle Cover by She’s Crafty Crochet and Cast Iron Skillet Handle Cover by Rose Langlitz. Pam started the Terrazzo Afghan by Tinna Thórudóttir. She is using using KnitPicks Chroma Worstedand Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted. Tinna has good tutorials on her YouTube channel. Tinna released a new blanket called Rubik. Pam started the Himari Hat by Noro using Noro Asaginu yarn. Pam worked on the Cuddle Puddle Wrap by Darci Does It. She is using yarn from Passion Knits Yarn. Pam is spinning some BFL. Pam worked on Freeform Favorite Crochet shawl by Lisa Doherty. If you are curious about Freeform Crochet you should check out Lisa’s Instagram account. Pam worked on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut. Pam mentioned her Spring Lantern Cardi by Fran Mori. She used Vidalana Linen Jewel. Pam worked on on Coral Reef Wrap by Lisa Hannes. She is using Lana Grossa Chiara. Pam is pretty much always working on a SC Thermal Crochet Potholders using tutorials and patterns from My Crochet Space. Pam is finally weaving again. She will be taking a class with Neal the Weaver. Summer Shawl Along Join us for our Summer Shawl Along! Pam and Greg are both making the Cuddle Puddle Wrap but you can choose whatever pattern you want! Add pattern ideas to our bundle on Ravelry. Enter for prizes using this Google Form. Use the hashtag #UPSummerShawl on social media to share your projects! Book Club We are enjoying our book club book, Adventures in Yarn Farming by Barbara Parry. Tune in next episode for next installment in the club. Share how you are enjoying the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Miscellaneous Greg went to a Baltimore Orioles game and The Kickass Knitter Peggy (from the Spinning on 2 Wheels podcast) joined him and his family. Greg visited the Museum of the American Indian when his family was in DC. Pam and Greg discussed the news article about a spy who had knitting store and had patterns for sale. Pam talked about her KnitPicks Chart Keeper. Pam talked about the Blowing Rock, NC yarn Store, Unwound. Greg is going to SAFF again this year. Pam is going to the Southern Comforts Fiber Market in Charlotte, NC on August 11 and 12. Greg has been enjoying a handful of books lately: “NPCs” by Drew Hayes and two books by Octavia E. Butler: “Parable of the Sower” and “Parable of the Talents.” Greg has been enjoying playing Pocket Frogs. His friend code is 4B65B. If you’re playing, feel free to add him as a friend and let him know your code so he can add you back. Greg and Pam hosted an Ask Us Anything episode and left the form open so you can submit your questions for future episodes. Submit your question with this form. Be sure to enter your Fairs and Festivals entry in the Fairs and Festivals KAL! Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we’ll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Twitter: @UnravelingPod Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram