The Fibercatspodcast’s Podcast

Episode 30: Thirty Looks Good on Us

Episode 29: Play it Where it Lies

Episode 29: Play it Where it Lies

 

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Terri:I’m choosing a topic this time: Favorite thing in your craft that you learned or did last year. Could be favorite project, could be favorite technique…anything. Also, least favorite I’ll add mine when I decide.

Favorite: Learning to wash fleeces. I was really intimidated by it. But, I love it. There’s something so interesting about it. I am starting to card up and spin some of the fleece I washed and it’s kind of amazing to me that I will be able to see things through almost the whole process. 

 

My least favorite thing: I don’t really have one. Maybe not making Shepherd’s Harvest a priority and missing it. 

 

Libby: Hmmm favorite thing - I would say either my hat I just did as I loved working with different textures of yarn and learning new stitches.

Not a ton of time for crafting so far in 2025 as I’ve been working super long days

 

PAWS

Terri: 

The Purl Code (ravelry link)-Using my Leicester Long wool from Jubilee Farms that I got at Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. I’m into the body. Hoping I Have enough. It’s thick and thin and so it’s really hard to figure gauge and yardage. 

 

Juniper Cowl-Toni Lipsey- I haven’t made any progress

 

My Favorite Vanilla Socks-in the home stretch on sock 1.

Adventurous Wrap-(ravelry link) no progress

 

Palmistry miits-Stephanie Lotven using my handspun icelandic with the pops of neon that I spun up. Finished one mitt.

Leith Hat: Ysolda Teague. Maybe my favorite hat ever honestly. Whimsical Wood Yarn DK in Smitten Ass colorway 

 

DRK Everyday Cowl- Handspun Greens

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed 

 

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - stashed though I may dig this back out and retry after my wrap top gets going

 

Crochet bucket hat - haven’t started yet 

 

Golden rod wrap top - Knitpicks Galileo in Meteor, just started my swatch - there’s a couple option things in the pattern so I’ll be debating which ones. The hood doesn’t look too hard but maybe its best to start small. There is also an option to choose ties or faux wrap and I THINK I’m going to go with just ties. The optional detailing trim  is so cute also so I may attempt it 

FO PAWS

Terri-Nothing for me

 

Libby: 

Cat Sith Beanie - Earth Tricks - I am IN LOVE with my hat. It is all finished up, I may lightly block it just to make it a little more slouchy/etc. But it is so cute I want to make another with different yarns. She has a ton of other cute patterns that are similar so I may try one of those as well. Maybe make something matching too. 

From Fluff to Stuff- I took a good chunk of time and reorganized my work space. I now have a pretty good dyeing set up. And my work space where I spin, prep fiber, and card (someday sew) is in pretty good shape. I now have ALL of my stash in one place. 

 

I spun some gorgeous BFL dyed by grittyknits in fluorescent green and yellow. It is just gorgeous. 

I also am still spinning up my mimikyu batt for my pokemon replendence shawl

Ooh Shiny! 

 

Terri-

Through Flannel and Purls I found out about a fiber artist called Mellyknits some time ago. I’m currently stalking her shop update on January 26. Also Wafa is back in January and will be the weekend of the 24th through the 26th. 

 

I may…have gotten some Montadale from the Frivolous Ewe. I’m so excited to play with it!

 

Libby: 

There’s not a ton catching my eye as I’ve been off social media lately a bit more and working a lot. I have been watching some videos about felting so I may try and start one of my kits soon. 

 

Leisure Suit-

 

Terri- We rewatched season 1 of Severence in preparation for Season 2 this Friday. Steve and I LOVE this show. The acting is amazing. It has Adam Scott from Parks and Rec (and many other things) as the main character. It also has Brit Lower, Patricia Arquette, John Tuturro, Christopher Walken. All the acting is superb. It’s Directed and produced by Ben Stiller who I am normally not a huge fan of. But, this is great. 

 

Libby: Haven’t watched any more of the crown yet still I need to get back to it

 

I’m on like season 6 of shameless - this is about usually where I start to fall off so we’ll see

 

FINISHED rings of power OMG

 

Started the aaron rodgers doc with Brian lol it’s okay

 

I’ve been reading a lot - on the final ACOTAR book that’s out & I’ve also been playing stardew with my brother

Catnip- 

Terri-I got a walking pad and I’m enjoying it.

 

Libby: I got off work on time today for once lol. Also I had a lovely weekend in Minneapolis the weekend after NYE

 

The Fluff- 

Terri-Kitties are doing well, but Steve moved his stuff around in his room and now one of his walls has a reflection of some lights in a way that Bowie finds fascinating and will stare at for hours. 

 

Libby- Penny is being Penny of course haha. She has been laying up against our heating vents which is hilarious

 

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Episode 28: It's Been a Reasonable Amount of Time Since the Last Episode

Episode 28: It’s Been a Reasonable Amount of TIme Since the Last Episode

 

Litterbox

Terri: I did get a cat for Christmas

 

Libby: Lots of fun things going on except I had to work during christmas week so that wasn’t that fun but now I’m on day 1 of 5 that I have off.

 

PAWS

Terri: 

The Purl Code (ravelry link)-Using my Leicester Long wool from Jubilee Farms that I got at Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. It’s a variegated yarn so I thought this would be a fun pattern for that sort of coloring.

 

Juniper Cowl-Toni Lipsey- I haven’t made any progress

 

My Favorite Vanilla Socks-in the home stretch on sock 1.

Adventurous Wrap-(ravelry link) no progress

 

Palmistry miits-Stephanie Lotven using my handspun icelandic with the pops of neon that I spun up. Finished one mitt.

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed 

 

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - stashed

 

Crochet bucket hat - haven’t started yet 

 

Golden rod wrap top - Knitpicks Galileo in Meteor, very deep lovely green in person, it showed up last week and I was hoping to start it but I haven’t done a ton of crocheting.

 

Cat Sith Beanie - I am almost to the end of this one. I’m debating adding another row or two before starting the ribbing just based on how it’s sitting on my head currently and based on how I like my hats to fit. The ribbing is like an inch thick so I think that will be perfect. I need to redo the decorative fluffy row that is crocheted on top of a row as some of it pulled out because it is hard to see if you’re getting things in the right spot on that yarn.  Hope to finish this week and then I’ll start my top and maybe start an amigurumi or something small.

FO PAWS

Ilya Sweater- Caitlin Hunter -Finished.

Big Dice Energy Hat Ravelry Link Malabrigo Arroyo Prussia Blue and Neon Green that I hand dyed.

Libby: Nothing for me!

 

From Fluff to Stuff- I’ve been taking some time over my holiday to work on prepping some corriedale for carding that I got at Wisconsin Sheep and wool. 

 

Been continuing on with carding and spinning up yarns for my Resplendence Shawl. This week I finished spinning and plying up Charmander and carded up Squirtle. Squirtle is quite gorgeous and a wonderful spin. I’m using some farm blend from Frivolous Ewe. Some hand dyed Merino Silk. I blended in some more silk and some angelina.

Ooh Shiny! 

 

Terri-

Catknit Pullover-Andrea Rangel I really want to knit this. Fingering weight sweaterz

 

Pokemon Knitting-Katie Boyette I got this  for Christmas so I may need to shop for some worsted weight colors to knit up some pokemon.

 

Also found a skein of yarn on our thrifting adventure this morning. I got a 400 yard sport weight teeswater yarn in greens, peaches/pinks. It’s gorgeous!

 

Libby: Got some fun presents and found some yarn on our thrifting adventure this morning:

-mushroom felting kit, so now i have 2 lol. Gonna watch some videos this week.

-Ball winder and swift which was MUCH NEEDED

 

-Himalaya velvet which is a chenille but I don’t know much about it other than that. About 2 full skeins in a lavender color

-Red heart colorscape yarn Montreal is the color. Some red, pinks, grays and a little purple. 2 full skeins plus a pattern for a cowl so maybe I’ll start that next.

 

Leisure Suit-

 

Terri- Not been watching much. We finished What we Do in the Shadows. 

 

Libby: Haven’t watched any more of the crown yet

 

GBBS - watched the holiday one, won’t give spoilers 

 

I’m on like season 3 or 4 of shameless now

 

No progress on rings of power

Been watching a ton of crime docs, just random ones. Some christmas movies, and the doctor who christmas special

Catnip- 

Terri-I say stuff

 

Libby: Spending time with my family over Christmas. We also went to Fargo for some shopping and went thrifting as mentioned.

 

The Fluff- 

Terri-Sweet kitties.

Libby- I haven’t seen much of Penny since she’s at home with Brian. He said she’s pretty salty and annoyed I’m not there so it will be awesome to see her tomorrow. He’s sent me a bunch of pictures of her sleeping on my blankets and stuff. 

 

The cats here have finally warmed up again though! Max (bubba) has been a really sweet boy and likes laying in my stuff. Ruthie is always pretty chill with me. Bowie has been an absolute ham and has been slow blinking and cuddling and all.

 

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Episode 27: Hello December

Episode 27: Hello December

 

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Terri: I didn’t get Jack White tickets, but I got Jimmy Carr Tickets. Spotify Wrapped. Weird year. I thought the info was a little lacking. But let’s talk about our top five listens.

For me:

1: Vampire Weekend

2: Jack White

3. Kendrick Lamar

4. The Cure

5. Antonin Dvorak

 

Libby: Didn’t get MCR tickets. spotify/soundcloud wrapped - I also got new headphones

 

PAWS

Terri: 

Ilya Sweater- Caitlin Hunter I’m using Ullcentrum Yarn in a heathered black, turquoise, and light gray. I am about ¾ done w/ Sleeve 1

Juniper Cowl-Toni Lipsey- I haven’t made any progress

My Favorite Vanilla Socks-in the home stretch on sock 1.

Big Dice Energy Hat Ravelry Link Malabrigo Arroyo Prussia Blue and Neon Green that I hand dyed.

Adventurous Wrap-(ravelry link) exactly halfway

Palmistry miits-Stephanie Lotven using my handspun icelandic with the pops of neon that I spun up. Finished one mitt.

 

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed 

 

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - stashed

 

Crochet bucket hat - haven’t started yet 

 

Golden rod wrap top - couldn’t find anything of mine that I had enough of so I ordered yarn lol - Knitpicks Galileo in Meteor, sport weight, merino wool & bamboo

 

Cat Sith Beanie - On row 17 - we’ve done some fun colors, I’ll post pictures again. Done some bobbles and some spike stitches, added a fun yarn for texture, not too much left. Definitely a fun hat

FO PAWS

Terri: Musselburgh Hat-Ysolda. I think this is my 8th or 9th, not sure. I am making this out of 100 Ravens Yaksha fingering in a purple gradient mini set. 70 merini 20 yak and 10 nylon. Yaksha fingering-almost to the third color. 

A felted gnome and a melty snowman. Liongate Farm

Libby: Nothing for me!

 

From Fluff to Stuff- 

 

I’ve been using my drum carder. I absolutely love it. I decided to start spinning for a Resplendence Shawl, by Stephen West. So, I’m carding 2 ounce batts to spin up in different colors to make the “waves” of the shawl.I have so far carded Sprigatito, Gengar, Venusaur, and Trubbish. Right now, I’m working on a Charizard and…something pink.

I have been theming my colors after different Pokemon. 

So much carding and spinning I’m not really sure where to pick up here. 

 

Ooh Shiny! 

 

Terri-Felting stuff and dyeing stuff. Other than that just random things that pop up in my socials. Nothing in particular but Lionsgate Farm Wafa vendor. This link will take you to their website. You can see the items they have to sale and it links to all their socials including her impressive You Tube page.  

 

Libby: I went to michael’s the other day and they were having a yarn sale so I got 2 skeins of 2 different yarns. The Michael’s we went to had a way better selection than the one near me does. Don’t know what I’m doing with them…probably some sort of amigurummi with the blanket yarn

Haven’t had any patterns or anything else really catching my eye

Leisure Suit-

Terri- Criminal Minds mostly. I did start watching Outlander. 

 

Libby: I’m just about to season 5 of the crown. I think I have 1 or 2 episodes left in season 4. Haven’t’ watched as much

GBBS - caught up - discuss

Restarted watching Shameless

Also watching Rings of Power

Catnip- I had a nice weekend with my husband. We did a little date day in Fargo where I trolled a Vintage shop and we ate Thai Food. 

 

Libby: Had our friend christmas party. I made a delicious spinach artichoke dip

 

The Fluff- 

Terri-no notes but I do talk about them.

 

Libby- Penny’s been crazy, so I’ve been calling her diva

 

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Episode 26: And The Sheep

Been a hot minute but today we cover the last six weeks on our unplanned hiatus. Mostly we talk about Wisconsin Sheep and Wool.

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Terri: I have wool coming out of my ears. Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. Will talk about this here a bit.

Libby: I got some really fun things at Wisco Sheep and wool. I’ll cover what I got in the Ooh shiny section. I also had so much fun just looking at things and hanging out. I had my busiest month, but after the 27th things should calm down a little for me.

PAWS

Terri:

Ilya Sweater- Caitlin Hunter I’m using Ullcentrum Yarn in a heathered black, turquoise, and light gray.

Juniper Cowl-Toni Lipsey- I haven’t made any progress

My Favorite Vanilla Socks-I haven’t made any progress

Musselburgh Hat-Ysolda. I think this is my 8th or 9th, not sure. I am making this out of 100 Ravens Yaksha fingering in a purple gradient mini set. 70 merini 20 yak and 10 nylon. Yaksha fingering

Adventurous Wrap-(ravelry link) I’ve just about got the first half of this done. Not made a lot of progress on this one this month, but I will pick it back up soon. I’ve been wanting to get to the halfway point decisively.

Palmistry miits-Stephanie Lotven using my handspun icelandic with the pops of neon that I spun up. Just at the ribbing.

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - stashed

Crochet bucket hat - easy design. Haven’t officially started but I am gathering colors

Golden rod wrap top - earthtricks, haven’t officially started, but deciding on yarn. Going to do the sleeveless hoodless version first

Cat Sith Beanie - swatch is done, deciding which color to use first and wanted to finish my legwarmers before I really got going (got distracted)

Happy Glamper Cup Cozy - Craftily Connected website, admittedly haven’t looked at anything else on the site, just found this pattern and started it with my new hook & some (I think it’s cotton?) yarn I was given from Terri’s stash. I just started this last night but I am learning how to do a foundation SC instead of chaining so I had to frog and will restart as I didn’t read the pattern well enough and did not leave a long tail.

FO PAWS

Terri:

Ezra Vest-Orlane Sucche I am doing this in Kelbourne Woolens Scout the Juniper Heather colorway. This is done.

Dustland Hat- Stephen West Leaf Livestock DK-chartreuse

Purl Soho Classic Cuffed Beanie- in handspun. I think it was polypay that I spun up in a slightly uneven worsted weight yarn from Mitten State wool. I almost ran out. I closed the top one round early and I had about 8 inches of yarn left.

Paul Klee Sweater (ravelry link)- Midori Hirose On the second sleeve! Might finish by the time we record

Libby:

Crochet Cozy Legwarmers - All done! These turned out so cute, they’re thick and cozy (the title was correct). If I made them again I would maybe pick a yarn that is slightly thinner because they did get pretty bulky in spots. Perfect for our falling temperatures we are FINALLY getting. Will photograph this week.

From Fluff to Stuff

Let’s talk Fleeces. I have really come into a lot of wool fleeces lately.

Ooh Shiny!

Terri: Fleeces. I want all the different kinds. I thought I would take this opportunity to talk about what I got in Wisconsin if I can remember it all. HAHA…

I bought 3 fleeces and picked up one I purchased already.

First one was an incredible Corriedale from Observatory Hill Farm. I have washed this one already and it is AMAZING. Soft, Various Grays. It is so beautiful. That sheeps name was Icey (Ice Wine).

Second one I bought was an Icelandic from Redmer Farms. It’s a gorgeous gray and white varied fleece. It’s stunning. I have washed this one already. It barely needed it, I swear it was the cleanest fleece I’ve ever seen. VM is almost non-existant. It was the easiest thing I’ve ever cleaned. His name was Mortimer/Morty and he came with a thank you note for buying his fleece. It is adorable.

Third one was some dark gray Gotland from Three Towers Farm LLC. This is also washed. I don’t know this sheeps name. Lovely, well defined curls. I find Gotland really interesting to spin.

The one I picked up was from Jubilee Farms and it is a Merino Leicester cross. I have washed about a pound of this one. I’ll probably work on this one more this week. It is a really interesting mix. It is VERY soft, but also has quite a luster and definitely a longer staple than merino. I hope to spin up a sample this week to see what it’s like as yarn and maybe dye some to see how it takes dye.

I also bought 4 skeins of worsted weight Leceister from this booth. It was really nice to meet a wafa vendor.

I bought LOTS of things and the Frivolous Ewe booth. I just love her wool and her colors. She dyes so beautifully saturated colors.

I bought a skein of The fingering neon tweed at KnitzandPearls booth.

I got you a Crochet Hook and a southdown batt at Starknits.

I bought the mini set at Hundred Ravens

I bought a Halloween-y skein at Oink Pigments

I bought a bunch of soap at Floppy Ear Farm as well.

I bought a lot less fiber than I thought I would. I think I was a bit overwhelmed by it all. It was SO MUCH FUN. I am going to make a better plan of attack next year because I definitely missed some things I wanted to see.

Libby: WI sheep and wool stuff:

Cool yarn: Knitzandpearls Fiberworks, Plummyliscious Groovy Glow Tweed in fingering weight, 2 skeins purple and pinks with flecks of neon orange, yellow & green (blacklight reactive)

Crochet Hook: starrknits Size 5 mm (h) custom blue clay handle with orange swirls - I’m using this currently for my mug cozy

Earrings: Oink Pigment Tiny skein earrings and Needle gauge earrings - I’m a sucka for earrings

(the skeins are blue & green ad the needle gauges are holographic blue & purple

Felting Kit: Felted sky forest toadstool kit. Comes with felting wool, a wool mat, two color-coded needles, beginner’s guide, instructions & a link to a video

Toiletry products: Floppy ear farm, headache shower steamers (peppermint & eucalyptus), lavender & lemongrass goat milk soap, blueberry thyme soy candle, and Patchouli goat milk lotion

Also got a whole bag of yarn from when Terri visited

I have a ton of ooh shiny patterns for next episode

Leisure Suit-

Terri-So much stuff over the last month. I did start Gilmore Girls at your place and I am still watching Criminal Minds. Started rewatching Midnight Mass. I LOVE THAT SHOW. I will probably have to rewatch it every October.

Libby:

Sopranos - We did finish the sopranos, it was very good but I have feelings about the ending like everyone else does

Gbbs - Finished my rewatch of the older seasons, haven’t started the new season quite yet.

The crown - on season 2 episode 3, I really like this show actually. Matt Smith is awesome in it

Gilmore Girls - Started my rewatch when the fam was here and I’m now on like season 3.

Catnip- WIsconsin trip/Back to the Future musical. My anniversary DRUM CARDER from my husband.

Libby: Wisconsin trip, 2 festivals, zeds dead in Madison

The Fluff- Terri: The cats are doing well still. Not much here to report again. I missed them when we were in Wisconsin, but they had someone stopping in to feed them and I could see them on our camera and talk to them. I think that definitely helped.

Libby: Penny is so loud all the time lol. I’m not really sure why. She’s been playing with more toys which is awesome to see.

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Episode 25: Chicago and Chilaquiles!

Episode 25: Chicago and Chilaquiles

Terri is ready to name a cat Ezra. Libby is…

Litterbox

Terri: We went to Chicago.And we are only three weeks away from Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. 

Libby: I was finally home the first weekend in August and had the pool days I deserved. 

PAWS

Terri:

Paul Klee Sweater (ravelry link)-

 

Shift Cowl - nope

 

The Traveler Cowl- Finished the knitting on it, going to block and sew together. 

 

Juniper Cowl-Toni Lipsey-

 

My Favorite Vanilla Socks-

 

Ezra Vestm-Orlane Sucche 

 

Dustland Hat- Stephen West Leaf Livestock DK-chartreuse

 

Adventurous Wrap-(ravelry link) Ambah O'brien

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed 

 

Crochet Cozy Legwarmers - Have done some work on these.

 

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - stashed

 

Will need some more projects here soon so I’m going to go back to my halloween and fall stuff and start looking a things to make for spooky season

 

FO PAWS

 

Terri:

Butterfly Wing Shawl- Finished and blocked and I wore it Monday.

 

Libby: 

2 Pocket frogs - knots.nstitches - free pattern on insta(hannah) - (knitpicks animation amigurumi set - oceanscape) 

Weighted Crochet Blanket - 

From Fluff to Stuff

Tour De Fleece. I’m was on the #campwooligan team. I did quite a bit for Tour de Fleece. I did a 500 + yard skein of fingering weight (2 ply) that I spun up from rolags I made from some farm merino from Leaflivestock and some stuff I dyed. It’s gorgeous. Also from Leaflivestock, I spun up a 3 ounce Merino columbia and tencel batt in some lovely grays.  I spun up a 4 ounce braid of bfl in very muted but gorgeous colors from Hens and Chicks fiber, I also spun up about 3 ounces of rolags that were Ruthie themed. That turned out quite lovely. I did 4 ounces of rolags from Gritty Knits. THey are wildly colored. I love them. THey are very tweedy and multicolored. I spun up some weird rolags I made (will explain). Last but not least, I spun up some locks! Those are fun!

My husband also bought me a tensioned lazy kate. 

Ooh Shiny! 

Terri: I thought I would talk about a couple things. FIrstly, our trip to Chicago and the yarn shopping! We made it to two stores the Bloomin’ Spindle and Knit1. Both lovely stores and I loved my acquisitions. I will elaborate and you will as well I’m sure. 

 

Spincycle Yarns- scroll down to see the great things this company offers their employees. Then definitely do some shopping. 

 

Second: Last weekend I went to the Fargo Fiberfest. I found a few things I really liked and picked them up. I will elaborate on that too. This year had much less fiber than last. More yarn. I knew someone who had CVM would be there, but I wanted fiber unfortunately all they brought was yarn and I wasn’t really looking for yarn because I definitely scratched that itch in Chicago. 

 

Libby: Yarn I got from Bloomin’ Spindle and knit1. No idea what I will do with any of these yarns

 

Farmers daughter - reminisce in Come an get your love 3 skeins Montana and wy ramboulet

Plucky knitter - legacy bulky in happy glamper - shaniko wool

 

Bought a couple of patterns to get looking at:

Crochet bucket hat - easy design. I spoke about this previously, gonna pick fall colors I think?

 

Golden rod wrap top - earthtricks, so cute pattern comes with option for sleeves and hood, I may try a non-hooded sleeveless one to start. Not sure on color yet I think i covered this one a LONG  LONG time ago.

 

I also ordered a kit from Earthtricks, comes with an assortment of yarn in fun colors and thicknesses and 1 pattern. I think I chose the Unicorn fluff color (blues/purples) and the pattern I chose was the cat sith beanie

 

Leisure Suit-

Terri-Midsummer Murders has been put on the back burner. I’m so deep into Criminal Minds. I think it’s because I’m not paying a ton of attention. I’m sometimes reading, and also usually knitting and doing other things. 

 

My Life is Murder has a new season up. I watch that one each time a new episode is uploaded. Also House of Dragon.

 

Libby: 

Olympics

House of Dragon - caught up

Sopranos - 2 episodes left, we’ve been putting it off because Brian doesn’t want it to end

Gbbs - now I’m on the older seasons that are on roku tv

Started the crown, I think I’m at the part where Elizabeth just became queen

 

Catnip- Chicago! What fun we had. YARN! Vampire Weekend was AMAZING. What a crowd, and lovely venue.

 

Libby: Chicago, 2 weekends at home.

 

The Fluff- Terri: The cats are doing well still. Not much here to report again. I missed them when I was away and will miss them next month. I got them some new cat toys like I did last year at the Fargo Fiber Fest. 

 

Libby: Pennys been playing with this bird bell toy lately and is more spoiled than ever. 

 

We would like to thank you for taking a listen in on our little podcast. If you want to see more of us, check out instagram at fibercatspodcast and our website is fibercatspodcast.com. If you’d like to reach out to us, please do so at fibercatspodcast@gmail.com. We also added a Ko-fi account. Look for us on there at Fibercats podcast

Episode 24: The Curious Case of the Missing June

Episode 24: The Case of the Missing June

Terri is still in full garden mode. Libby has a trip coming up, again. 

 

Litterbox

Terri: We are going to go see Ludacris together. Two concerts together in one year. hahah.

 

Libby: Busy!!

 

PAWS

Terri:

Paul Klee Sweater (ravelry link)- Midori Hirose FInished colorwork. Into the body about an inch and a half. So much more to go. Slow moving with fingering weight yarn. My knitting time is also being significantly impacted by my garden time. I’m about 4 inches into body

Butterfly Wing Shawl- No more progress

 

Shift Cowl - nope

 

The Traveler Cowl- Andrea Mowry- Handspun-no

 

Juniper Cowl-Toni Lipsey- I’ve made it about 4 inches in I think. I’m past the second increase. It’s quite lovely and I don’t have to concentrate on it too much because it’s the same stitch the whole way. 

 

My Favorite Vanilla Socks-I cast on this in something I’ll have to find the tag for to reference 

because I can’t remember. Whimsical Wood Yarn Co. like Unicorn something or other

 

Ezra Vest-Orlane Sucche I am doing this in Kelbourne Woolens Scout the Juniper Heather colorway. It’s top down. I’ve got the top back part completed and now working on the left front. 

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed 

Weighted Crochet Blanket - done with the blanket, slowly weaving in the ends. They’re huge so I’m using my hands to do it when I watch tv, so it’s slow going

Crochet Cozy Legwarmers - Have done some work on these - almost to the bottom ribbing but I think I may run out of yarn. Toying with the idea of doing an accent yarn for the bottom, could pickup an extra skein today

 

Pocket frog - knots.nstitches - free pattern on insta(hannah) - started one, had to start over. Using the cotton I used for my mini dinos last year (knitpicks animation amigurumi set - oceanscape)

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - stashed

 

FO PAWS

 

Terri:

Basic Socks that Rock (ravelry)-Petra Machova Kourilova. Pride colorway by Critical Hit Dyes

Leith Hat- Using cascade heritage sock. I’ve switched from the brim knitting to the body of the hat section.

Libby: Happy Camper bandana - I think I did it in Malabrigo mecha in tabacos. Whipped up one for a friend of mine who saw me wearing mine - took me like 2-3 days. I’ll try and see if I can get pics because I forgot to take some. MIght have to make one more for another friend

From Fluff to Stuff

Tour De Fleece. I’m on the #campwooligan team. I’m not overly participating, but I am a bit. I started off thinking I would really be into the team part of it, but it’s a big team and I’m shy and generally don’t have the energy to keep up with things in the discord. But the people are great and seem really fun. I’ve finished and plied two yarns. Not measured yet, and I’ve finished another 4 ounces that needs plying and working on 5 ounces of merino rolags that I made. 

 

Wafa was last weekend and I got some amazing stuff. Some more polypay and montadale. I even got a pound of Montadale Fleece.

Ooh Shiny! 

Terri: We missed Pride month. But, I will talk about a few things that

Critical Hit Dyes has some GORGEOUS pride colorways. They donate to the Trevor Project with each purchase. I bought a couple. I bought the pan colorway Pan-Demonium and the enby colorway Ring of Enby.

 

Pride and Progress cowl-Carissa Browning. I don’t know if she’s a queer artist. I don’t think so, but this pattern will forever in it’s donate 20% of it’s proceeds to a LQBTQIA+ charity. WHich is awesome. And it’s really nice. I want to make it. I might dye my own colors for it. 

 

What Mustard Made again has some lovely pride colors in fiber and yarn

Libby: Granny square duster I saw at forest it was AWESOME and I need to make one but I actually haven’t made any granny squares so maybe I’ll try and do some of those in the future

 

Granny square bucket hat - another project I would like to attempt. I like this pattern ( the alice granny square crochet bucket hat by the easydesign)

Leisure Suit-

Terri-Still deep into Midsummer Murders. We’ve got a new DCI, John Barnaby. He is the original Tom Barnaby’s younger cousin

 

Doctor Who: We are current and I’m pretty pleased with the episodes. Ncuti brings such a wonderful personality to the doctor. The episode Rogue also featured Jonathan Groff. I LOVE Jonathan Groff. It was so good. There was a kiss and I won’t say anymore I don’t want to ruin it. But, it was a lot of fun. 

 

Libby: Doctor who

House of Dragon

Sopranos

gbbs

Catnip- Just really been enjoying my outdoor space and how it’s coming together. Also Cillian got their driving permit. Not sure if that’s really a catnip. I might need some catnip to deal with it, though. My husband got us Ludacris tickets. I can’t believe we are going to 2 concerts together this year. 

 

Libby: forest

 

The Fluff- Terri: The cats are doing well.

Libby: penny is finally adjusting to the new place. 

 

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Episode 23: Full Garden Mode

Episode 23: Full Garden Mode

Terri is in full garden mode and Libby has some hidden WIPS. Maybe they are in the garden?

Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff. 

 

Litterbox

Terri: It’s been SO LONG. 

Libby: Moving into our new place has been pretty hectic but we got moved in and have been slowly unpacking. I can’t find anything though, so I’m going crazy lol

 

PAWS

Terri:

Paul Klee Sweater (ravelry link)- Midori Hirose Almost done with the colorwork area. I’ve been working on a lot of different projects. And not all of them knitting

 

Basic Socks that Rock (ravelry)-Petra Machova Kourilova at the heal turn for the second sock. 

 

Butterfly Wing Shawl- I did work on this a bit when we went to Fargo yesterday. Getting real close to being one with it.

 

Shift Cowl - nope

 

Leith Hat- Using cascade heritage sock. About 10 inches in

 

The Traveler Cowl- Andrea Mowry- Handspun

 

Juniper Cowl-Toni Lipsey

 

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed 

Weighted Crochet Blanket - done withthe blanket, slowly weaving in the ends. They’re huge so I’m using my hands to do it when I watch tv, so it’s slow going

Crochet Cozy Legwarmers - these got lost in my car during the move, but I unpacked my car finally and now I can keep working on it.

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - stashed

 

FO PAWS

 

Terri: none

 

Libby: none

From Fluff to Stuff

I will just go over a couple things I’ve been working on. I’ve spun up a lot, but it’s really too much to talk about here. I do put up most things on Instagram. 

 

I spun up 4 oz of Montadale from the Frivolous Ewe. It’s gorgeous. I do love spinning Montadale. I’ve been doing some new to me fibers. One in particular was Gotland BFL. I have heard Gotland is more difficult to spin but mixed with the BFL it was rather nice. I got that from Wool E Farm at a WAFA sale. 

Ooh Shiny! 

Terri:

Luminos Tee- Kind of vesty. 

Struggling to think of much else honestly. I’m kind of in garden mode. I have six large main beds and then some beds along the fence and a square one and some buckets with potatoes. I added a smaller 4x2x2 and I have another to put together

Libby: Large Mouth bass keychain/pouch - ARSerendipity designs (Amanda Ray). My friend alex sent me this one and it’s so funny. There’s a couple different versions like a keychain and a bag - they’re all cute

 

Pocket frog - knots.nstitches - free pattern on insta(hannah)

Leisure Suit-

Terri-Still deep into Midsummer Murders

 

Continuing with Vampire diaries

 

Finished Gentleman in Moscow

 

Libby: Still going on vampire diaries 

 

Bridgerton

 

Sopranos

 

Doctor Who

 

Catnip- Cillian’s birthday and your visit this weekend. 

 

Libby: Visiting family

Moving in - I’m more excited to decorate than unpack

 

The Fluff- Terri: The cats are doing well. 

 

Libby: Penny is having a little trouble adjusting but she likes the patio 

 

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