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In Episode 176, Greg and Pam discuss birthdays, possums, and the changing landscape of the fiber industry.
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NOTES Greg’s Projects Greg gifted the Baby Surprise Jacket he recently finished. Greg designed a new hat, and will be writing the pattern up soon. 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 is spinning some BFL. Pam worked on the Sophie Scarf, by Petite Knit using leftover KnitPicks Hawthorne from her Star Shower. Pam finished Ranunculus. She is using EL. D. Mouzakis Butterfly Super 10. Pam finished the Thundertwist Hat. She is using The FiberSeed Sprout Worsted. 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. Lisa has some virtual classes coming up. Pam finished Day at the Market bag by Heather’s Craft Corner. She used Pacolet Valley Southern Bales Organic Cotton by Stony Hill Fiber Arts. Pam cast on Blackjack by Romi Hill. She is using Windy Valley Muskox 100% Quiviut. Pam started crocheting Spring Lantern Cardi by Fran Mori. She is using Vidalana Linen Jewel. Pam cast on Coral Reef Wrap by Lisa Hannes. She is using Lana Grossa Chiara. 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 mentioned the Savanah Bananas. Pam and Greg mentioned that XRX, parent company of Stitches, is dissolving. We referenced an article about it from Craft Industry Alliance. Greg mentioned the Amazon TV show Jury Duty. Pam mentioned the show The Last Thing He Told Me on Apple TV. Pam talked about making crumpets. 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 Lin