The Archive KCAL is now over, and miracle of miracles... Alyson has finished her project! Wee Bonny the Puffin is just the cutest thing. Hopefully new baby loves it. And more novelties, Vivian is working on a bit of crochet. Links to things we mention: South Shore [Ravelry] by Kay Hopkins [Ravelry] Misurina by Caitlin Hunter [Ravelry] Mitten Garland Advent Calendar by Kathy Lewinski [Ravelry] Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schenkel [Ravelry] Buzzfeed quiz Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi 

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Episode 122: The floodgates have opened

The Archive KCAL has ended... anyone want to guess which of us didn't finish their project? Surprise (not surprise), Alyson is still working on Bonny Puffin, but she is shaping up pretty well! And Vivian has indeed finished her Hand in Hand Vest which is an extra accomplishment since she basically made it one and a half times over. Links to things we mention: Mitten Garland Advent Calendar by Kathy Lewinski [Ravelry] Misurina by Caitlin Hunter [Ravelry] Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schenkel [Ravelry] Buzzfeed quiz Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry] Vivian's Infinity Scarf [Ravelry] Bunny Lovey by Kathy Lewinski [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi 

Episode 121: Never finish anything

This is a Vivian-centric episode, but who'd be mad about that?! She's making good progress on her Hand-in-Hand vest after using the wrong needle for the entire front panel. But Alyson has a bit of behind the scenes chat about Moorit Issue 5. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed quiz Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry] Dynamic Wave Hat by Marly Bird [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi 

Episode 120: I love potatoes!

What a treat, we're together in Edinburgh! We've got some brief crafty content, plus a bit about our time at the Scottish Wool Producers Showcase in Perth. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed quiz Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry] Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schankel [Ravelry] Dynamic Wave Hat by Marly Bird [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi 

Episode 119: Together again

Vivian has been a busy bee with all her WIPs but neither of us have an FOs to show for all our crafting. And we chat about Vivian's move from colourwork to cables. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed quiz Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schankel [Ravelry] Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry] Traquair Hat by Amanda B. Collins [Ravelry] Dynamic Wave Hat by Marly Bird [Ravelry] Folklore by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi 

Episode 118: I Don't Like Nuts in My Ice Cream

Vivian has been a busy bee with all her WIPs but neither of us have an FOs to show for all our crafting. And we chat about Vivian's move from colourwork to cables. Links to things we mention: Bonny Puffin by Yanina Schankel [Ravelry] Hand-in-Hand Sweater Vest by Kathy Zimmerman [Ravelry] Traquair Hat by Amanda B. Collins [Ravelry] South Shore cardigan [Ravelry] Folklore by Amy Gunderson [Ravelry] Advent Mittens by Kathy Lewinski [Ravelry] Della Q Train Case Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Pearl and Plum Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi 

Episode 117: I have a craft room!

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 

Episode 116: More Cables!

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   

Episode 115: Together in Amsterdam

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 

Episode 114: Happy 2023

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 

Episode 113: Drinkable custard

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 

Episode 112: Freaky Friday

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 

Episode 111: Because I'm a Millennial

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 

Episode 110: RHINEBECK!

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 

Episode 109: The together episode

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 

Episode 108: Yarn bra

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn is a podcast in equal parts measure about knitting, crochet, and the mother-daughter bond between its co-hosts, Vivian and Alyson. Join us for our twice monthly chat as we talk about our latest projects and yarn obsessions, advice from a long-time fiber fanatic to a beginner, living in Edinburgh, Scotland (Alyson) versus Virginia, USA (Vivian), fangirling over TV shows we love, and other everyday pursuits.

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