Episode 028 (An Interview with Kristen Jancuk of Mediaperuana Designs)

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Mar 26

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Recorded on Saturday, March 25, 2017

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Thank Yous

kcyams - Kristina from Ellicott City, MD
atexasyarn (Alison, test knitter) for giving me her No Parking socks pattern
TheProjectBag for sending me a custom project bag

Announcements

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE COLLECTION IN RAVELRY!

FOsHandspun Cowl: 1x1 ribbed cowl in handspun Into the Whirled February 2016 luxury club (75% BFL, 25% Tussah Silk in 24 1/2 Century colorway).Fitzcarraldo Knee Socks by Kate Atherley (published in Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet) (reviewed in episode 006) on U.S. 1 (2.25 mm) in Fiber Optic Yarn Foot Notes (80% superwash merino, 20% nylon in Brimstone colorway).Caius by me (coming soon to Ravelry) on U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) in Patons North America Classic Wool Merino (discontinued, replaced as Patons Classic Wool, supposedly the same thing, 100% wool in Worn Denim colorway). Pattern will regularly be $5 but will be on sale for $3.50 through April 15. No code needed.WIPsVanilla afterthought heel socks (no pattern) on U.S. 1 (2.25 mm) in Lollipop Yarn Traditional (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon in Kodachrome colorway).See Episode 021 on the Stephen West trunk show.Design NotebookI'm designing a mystery knit-along (MKAL) shawl! The shawl uses one color of fingering weight and will be released in partnership with The Knitting Boutique (click for interview with the owner). Stay tuned for more details, and contact me if you want to test knit!SpinningBlack merino/tencel blend from The Sheep Shed at Mountain View.Curls by Hunter Hammersen#sistersheepspin - the hashtag pbjstokes and I are using as we process, spin, and knit sweaters from Romney sheep who are sisters Drafting from Worsted to Woolen - Craftsy class by Jacey Boggs FaulknerWoolpiggeryKnit poster from Gusler DesignKnitting on Safari (upcoming)

Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival, May 6-7, 2017 at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Maryland
Into the Wool Fiber Retreat, September 21-24, 2017 in Tennessee – spots still open! Listen to episode 019 to hear about the 2016 retreat.

Interview with Kristen Jancuk of Mediaperuana DesignsMediaperuana website Charm City Knits Charm City Kids Wandering Wool (Admiral Fell and Ensign Fell)Neighborhood Fiber Company (My Hollins Ferry mitts from Charm City Knits)Grown by Kate OatesBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertCharm City Spring Fling through May 15, 2017!Kristen on Ravelry, Instagram, InstagramThings I've LearnedA "clew" of yarnWhere to Find MeKino Knits Ravelry group Ravelry, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Periscope, ElloEmail: kinoknits@gmail.com