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PODCAST

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast

Vivian & Alyson Chu

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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All Episodes

40:43

Episode 82: We're so charming

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2021/04/06

We got our Nerdtastic on a bit early today with a chat about Bridgerton because we're doing a Bridgerton Buzzfeed quiz! Have you been intrigued by Lady Whistledown's papers? Both Alyson and Vivian are making progress on their Archive KCAL projects; they're both on to the sleeves of their makes. And there's lots of chat to go around including a few of our favorite things. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry] Sagitta by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry] 373 Cardigan by

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41:40

Episode 81: Down below bits

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2021/03/19

This is just a steadily making progress kinda episode. Vivian has made a decision on how she's going to finish her Sagitta shawl and Alyson is nearly done with her Blurred Lines... or is she? Plus, a small announcement; Alyson will be hanging out in the lounge of Indie Across the Pond on Sunday 21st March at 11:00 EST to talk about Moorit. You can still buy a ticket here! Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Sagitta by Amanda Scheuzger [Ravelry] Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry] Blurred Lines

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43:49

Episode 80: Your head will explore

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2021/03/06

Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Lovage by Marie Wallin [Ravelry] 373 Cardigan by Pierrot (Gosyo Co., Ltd) [Ravelry] Strawberry Shortcake Top by Natalia McHayle [Ravelry] George Street Jumper by Alyson [Ravelry] Show notes with photos Support and follow us: Instagram Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi

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52:03

Episode 79: Dirty eggplant

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2021/02/21

Both Vivian and Alyson are making progress on their Archive KCAL projects, are you?! Plus Vivian is getting closer to finishing her adapted Sagitta Shawl and Alyson finished her pair of Bernie inspired mittens. There's a Moorit update with lots of interesting tidbits about the history of crochet in Scotland. And we're inviting our listeners to send us their stories about their Unfinished Objects! We'd love to hear about how you did (or didn't) tackle your toughest UFOs whether it was a craft project

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49:18

Episode 78: When it rains, it pours

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2021/02/06

After a couple episodes of being a bit light on the WIPs and FOs, we have lots of crafty content to talk about today! There are some old WIPs, but Alyson and Vivian have both started to swatch for their Archive KCAL projects. They're both going to attempt sweaters, but will they finish them by the end of the KCAL? Probably not... Vivian has finished (and is wearing) her Comfort Zone Poncho, and Alyson has finished her 2020 Mood Scarf. Plus, Vivian has some big personal news. Links to things we

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48:45

Episode 77: I'm going with Gumby

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2021/01/22

In which we mostly chat about our plans for the Archive KCAL! The knit and crochet along kicks off on Feb 1st. Rifle through all those patterns you've been meaning to make for ages, and join us in finally getting one of them done! Alyson will be challenging herself with a combo crochet and knitted cardigan. And Vivian (no surprise) will be casting on a colorwork sweater. What will you make? Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Blurred Lines Sweater by Deanne Ramsay [Ravelry] Sagitta Shawl by

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44:58

Episode 76: Can a shawl be inside out?

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2021/01/08

It's the last episode of 2020! We're both feeling a little bit festive and excited to be chatting. Alyson has made some very solid progress on her 2020 Mood scarf and Vivian has started another gorgeous Sagitta shawl. And we both have FOs of our designs to share. Alyson can finally talk about her first ever magazine commission; it's the George Street Jumper for Crochet Now. And Vivian designed a super cute colorwork hat pattern. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Comfort Zone Poncho by

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01:00:41

Episode 75: No frogs will touch this sweater

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/12/17

It's the last episode of 2020! We're both feeling a little bit festive and excited to be chatting. Alyson has made some very solid progress on her 2020 Mood scarf and Vivian has started another gorgeous Sagitta shawl. And we both have FOs of our designs to share. Alyson can finally talk about her first ever magazine commission; it's the George Street Jumper for Crochet Now. And Vivian designed a super cute colorwork hat pattern. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Strawberry Shortcake

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48:30

Episode 74: You're the editor-in-chief

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/11/25

Happy Thanksgiving to our American friends and listeners! We have a lot to talk about today. Vivian has started a new project and Alyson is making headway on her BIPOC MAL 2020 top. Vivian also has a couple FOs... including a sock fail story. If you're a long time listener, you might be able to guess what mistake she has made. And the big news, is that Alyson is launching a new crochet magazine! Hello, Ms. Editor-in-Chief! Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Aleï Wrap by Berangere Cailliau

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30:21

Episode 73: Short and sweet

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/11/06

Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Blurred Lines Sweater by Deanne Ramsay [Ravelry] Strawberry Shortcake Top by Natalie McHayle [Ravelry] Aleï Wrap by Berangere Cailliau [Ravelry] Arboreal Sweater by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] Support and follow us: Instagram Etsy Our Website Buy KCACY merch Buy us a Ko-fi Theme music: Carpe Diem Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/kcacypodcast

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40:04

Episode 72: Happy as a clam

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/10/21

Call it Fall or Autumn, it's here! We're both fans of the season, so we're celebrating with an autumnal quiz first up. Vivian is working away on her sweaters, plus she's cast on a new speckly WIP. Alyson's been a bit naughty and has nothing new to show, just project bags of secret things or things without progress– oops! But she is modelling a new T-shirt design! Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Just Float Sweater by Stephanie Lotven [Ravelry] Arboreal Sweater by Jennifer Steingass

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55:59

Episode 71: Yzma's not his mom

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/10/08

Crafty content levels are high today! Alyson and Vivian both have new WIPs on the go. Alyson has made a start on her project for the 2020 BIPOC MAL being hosted by Desamour Designs and Vivian is making another (all together now) color work yoke sweater! Plus Vivian has not one, not two, but three finished objects! Someone's been a busy bee. Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Just Float Sweater by Stephanie Lotven [Ravelry] Arboreal by Jennifer Steingass [Ravelry] Blurred Lines Sweater by

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42:40

Episode 70: The Cat Episode

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/09/19

Please excuse the cat related interruptions in this episode! Sushi makes an appearance, so of course we talk about her, and we also talk about Vivian's new instagram account for the cats! But don't worry, we're also talking about our crafting. Alyson has started a new sweater, and Vivian (of course) is juggling two color work sweaters. Full show notes with photos Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Korppi Placemats by Katrine Birkenwasser [Ravelry] Blurred Lines Sweater by Deanne Ramsay

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49:18

Episode 69: Beer Sweater

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/08/22

Surprising absolutely no one, Vivian has started another colorwork sweater! But that also means she's done with the Sinister Catdigan, complete with a custom pocket (Oooo! Ahhh!). And in a shocking turn of events... Alyson has started a knitting project?! Full show notes with photos Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Humulus by Isabell Kraemer [Ravelry] Holberton Mitts by Made & Worn [Ravelry] Sinister Catdigan by Marna Gilligan of An Caitín Beag [Ravelry] Yarny Bits & Bobs: KCACY merch

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31:54

Episode 68: I'm not afraid of a little frog

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/08/02

We're getting a hang of this video thing! Alyson and Vivian are taking it turns with the crafty content. It's all WIPs for Vivian and all FOs for Alyson! Plus Alyson shares some other yarny things she's been working on (pssst... it's really cool merch). Full show notes with photos Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz #08 Open Cardigan by Yoko Hatta [Ravelry] Sinister Catdigan by Marna Gilligan of An Caitín Beag [Ravelry] Lovely Linen Lace Top by Prima Magazine [Ravelry] Skreppa by Jennifer

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36:33

Episode 67: I'm really happy with it, I'm just not happy

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/07/11

We're getting a hang of this video thing! Alyson and Vivian are taking it turns with the crafty content. It's all WIPs for Vivian and all FOs for Alyson! Plus Alyson shares some other yarny things she's been working on (pssst... it's really cool merch). Full show notes with photos Links to things we mention: Buzzfeed Quiz Just Float by Stephanie Lotven of Tellybean Knits [Ravelry] Sinister Catdigan by Marna Gilligan of An Caitín Beag [Ravelry] Skreppa by Jennifer Shiels Toland of JSTDesigns

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37:08

Episode 66: In my head I was thinking oxen

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/06/20

This is another video episode (you can see our faces). Check out our YouTube channel if you're interested in watching along, or listen to the audio only version on your favorite podcasting app. There's some old standbys in our WIPS, two fingering weight, colorwork sweaters for Vivian (no surprises there), and Alyson's Tunisian shawl from The Crochet Project. Which means insightful listeners/viewers will know Vivian has a big, colorful FO! Quiz: https://bzfd.it/3hERX8O Just Float:

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40:19

Episode 65: Like a magician?

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/05/22

Alyson is finished with her Tunisian De Danann shawl. And we've both got some unusual crafts to talk about. Alyson has a knitted FO, and Vivian is talking about quilting. Let us keep you company while you social distance! And be sure to check out the YouTube channel for this episode because we've recorded actual video again! Quiz: https://bzfd.it/3gd0uzc Find Your Fade: https://bit.ly/2WyTqnp Sinister Catdigan: https://bzfd.it/2TgPo1p Just Float: https://bit.ly/2SHfmvz Tender Loving Clutch:

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50:54

Episode 64: It makes sense in my head

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/05/06

The Archive KCAL is over, and we're celebrating by picking not one, but two lucky crafters to receive some lovely prizes! Vivian has been a knitting machine, with three WIPs on the go, including a new one. Alyson meanwhile is still chugging along on her De Danann shawl. And both have rather interesting FOs... sort of "non-FO FOs"... or is it "second time around FOs"? You can be the judge of that! Quiz: https://bzfd.it/2ynIotj Sinister Catdigan: https://bzfd.it/2TgPo1p Find Your Fade:

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37:17

Episode 63: You can see our faces

Keep Calm and Carry Yarn: A Knitting and Crochet Podcast ·

2020/04/20

It's a first for us... we're doing a video episode from our two locations! Never fear, audio only listeners, you can still listen to the podcast on your favorite podcast app. But if the sight of our beautiful faces and projects aren't enough to entice you, one of the cats also makes a surprise guest appearance ;) Quiz: https://bzfd.it/3eAjAOK De Danann shawl: https://bit.ly/2xKYso8 Endless Rose cowl: https://bit.ly/37uZcL2 Sinister Catdigan: https://bzfd.it/2TgPo1p Florence: https://bit.ly/34RaE3m

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