Podcasts by Two Ewes Fiber Adventures

What Happened to November? from 2023-11-28T06:26

We’re back! The Two Ewes have been missing in action with work, travel, a vintage trailer rally, a knitting retreat, Thanksgiving, and a nasty cold. We have lots to talk about includin...

Her Headstone Will Read, "I'm Not Buying a Fleece" from 2023-10-23T15:53

Kelly’s backyard suint bath science project, Lambtown, Marsha's sweater is going well, and  lots of other news.

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Suint Baths, Scams, and Sweaters from 2023-10-10T00:00

Scams and suint baths are stinking up the joint. But the sweater is looking lovely. Join us for a shorter episode with lots of the non-fiber content you know we sometimes cover. 

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As Summer Ends from 2023-09-24T23:42

We announce the winners of our Summer Spin and talk about the upcoming Winter Weave Along. Marsha dog sits, moves along on a sweater, and weaves vicariously. Kelly knits and ferments a...

Sweaters Not So Nice, She Had to Knit Them Thrice from 2023-09-18T16:22

It has been a busy few weeks with the start of school, contract negotiations, and a possible strike looming. Take a listen as we report on finished projects, new projects, false starts...

Falling Out of Love from 2023-08-18T21:50

Sometimes we fall a little out of love with things. In this episode we talk about needing a break from our projects and things we love so we can fall in love again.

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Why Block A Sock? from 2023-07-30T22:28

Why do some knitter's block socks after washing? We don’t and are wondering if there is an important reason to do so. We need input from our listeners. Plus, project updates, and lots ...

Summer Spin In Pop Up Winners from 2023-07-17T17:46

Our Summer Spin In continues with winners of our Pop-Up Giveaway. Plus project updates with fiber and beyond. An automotive project named “Raven” and “The Great Wall to Wall Carpet Rem...

Summer Spin-In Pop-Up Giveaway from 2023-07-03T20:22

We’re having a pop up Summer Spin In giveaway. Listen to the end for full details. Plus, project updates and lots of chit chat.

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Special Guests: Weird Sisters Wool Emporium from 2023-06-15T21:48

Chelsea and Megan of the Weird Sisters Wool Emporium sit down with us for a fun interview. Hear about their shop, how they began dyeing, their fandom inspiration, and much more. We als...

Summer Spin In Begins from 2023-06-01T20:28

Our Summer Spin In begins so it's time to put some miles on our wheels. Plus we give project updates, hear about Kelly’s new babies, and offer a sad farewell to Stitches. 

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NoCKRs Recap from 2023-05-13T22:26

The Two Ewes were together as we attended the Northern California Knitting Retreat. Hear about the fun we had and our adventures in the “destash” room. Plus, the winners of our Stitche...

JUL Designs interview and Weave-a-Long Winners from 2023-04-23T21:03

It's Winter Weave-a-Long prize time! Listen to hear if you’ve won, Plus, we have our interview with Laura Bellows of JUL Designs who has generousl...

Recap of Stitches West 2023 from 2023-03-28T00:57

We had a fantastic time at Stitches West 2023 in Sacramento, California and  have lots to report. Plus we have prizes!

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Dispatch From Seattle from 2023-03-13T19:14

This week it’s a dispatch from Seattle as Marsha and Kim discuss their northwest fiber adventures.  

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Answering Ewe'r Questions, Part 2 from 2023-02-22T21:30

We keep answering listener questions and finish them up! This episode has some fun additions from dogs who were getting tired of the long recording session. No links or photos in the show notes ...

Answering Ewe'r Questions, Part 1 from 2023-02-05T21:31

Our 200th episode is all about us! You asked and we answered. Questions about our lives, our crafting journey, our friendship, our plans. Join us as we share everything Ewe want to know. 

Yarn So Nice She'll Have to Knit It Twice from 2023-01-23T23:12

Get ready with us as we prepare for our 200th episode! For our anniversary we will be answering listeners’ questions. Send your questions to Listen

It's a N-EWE Year! from 2023-01-08T19:50

Happy New Year to our listeners! We have finished projects including a huge completion for Marsha. We’ve started some projects, plus some discussion about a new e...

We've Got the Holiday Spirit! from 2022-12-24T02:17

We’ve got the holiday spirit! Wishing everyone a peaceful and happy holiday and New Year. We talk about project updates and plans for our next projects. Listen

We Need A Little Christmas from 2022-12-19T01:15

Our schedules means we both are a bit delayed getting into the Christmas spirit. We have some finished projects and some we can’t wait to put in our rearview mirror....

Thanksgiving Recovery Weekend from 2022-11-28T02:10

We talk holiday cooking, weaving curtains for The Club Car, and an update on the sweater Marsha is knitting for her son.

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Trail Along to Pismo from 2022-11-07T22:55:17

Kelly and Marsha were together in California to attend the Trail Along to Pismo vintage trailer rally. We wanted to enjoy our time, but still record, so we did no...

Adult Layettes: Are We Starting A Trend? from 2022-10-23T23:44

We have finished projects to report, plus lots of excitement for Marsha’s upcoming visit to Kelly’s.

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Celebrating Medical Maintenance from 2022-10-11T04:30

Winter weaving has started and a couple knitting projects are finished-or almost! Plus fleece buying, fiber festivals, and some deferred medical maintenance. 

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Summer Spin In Winners! from 2022-09-25T21:00:11

We have winners! Our Summer Spin In has ended and we announce the winners. Listen to hear if you’ve won. Plus, camping, hiking, and yurt adventures.

Summer Spin In Ends September 5th from 2022-09-03T16:20:10

This is the last weekend of our Summer Spin In. Be sure and post your finished object in our Ravelry threads and Instagram using #summerspinin2022 by September 5t...

School Us On Minecraft from 2022-08-23T18:07:12

Summer, spinning, and carding are in full swing for us and we count down to the completion of our Summer Spin In. Plus, more camping adventures and some future pr...

Ep 188: Summer Vacation Edition from 2022-08-09T00:00:24

Summer Vacation! Camping in The Club Car and beach trips along with spinning and fiber preparation. We've got to get it all in before summer ends. 

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Knitting Happiness and Spinning Beauty from 2022-07-24T23:03:54

Our Summer Spin In 2022 is in progress and we both have doing lots of carding and spinning. Hear what we have been up to. 

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Happiness is a Neutral from 2022-07-10T22:20

So much to discuss in this episode! We met at the Black Sheep Gathering, in Oregon for a weekend packed with friends, sheep, and fiber. Plus, hear about  Harvest ...

Bonus! I forgot something! from 2022-04-20T15:11:53

Many messages this week that I forgot to announce who won the third Instagram prize. Listen here to find out who the mystery winner is. Goodness! I need to go back to podcaster school.  

Live, But Not From the Road from 2022-04-16T21:00:30

Lots of the fun at the Northern California Knitting Retreat affectionately known as NoCKRs. Plus project updates, announcement of the winners of our Stitches West...

From Ohio to the Faroe Islands: Listeners Report In from 2022-04-07T03:39:19

What a fun episode this week! Two listeners sent us reports on their travels to yarn shops from Ohio all the way to the Faroe Islands. Kelly and Marsha are together ...

Stitches West 2022, What Marsha Bought Doesn't Count from 2022-03-20T19:29:03

We had so much fun at Stitches West 2022! We have lots to share about our experience at the show, the people we met, the vendors we loved, and lots of prizes to give...

Almost Live From Kelly's Backyard from 2022-02-28T01:30

Kelly and I are together for this episode and recording in her backyard. We have lots of project updates and a discussion of our contests and an interesting podca...

Blanket-A-Long Starts from 2022-02-14T00:45

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Home Alone from 2022-01-31T00:34:14

A stash busting Garter Squish blanket obsession, project updates, and after almost two years of online teaching, Kelly returns to the classroom. Lots to discuss this...

Ep 173: Spirit Yarn Start-A-Palooza! from 2021-11-15T00:55:11

A spirit yarn start-a-palooza is underway! The stresses of life call for self-care and for the Two Ewes that means starting new projects.

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Ep 172: Where Have We Been? from 2021-10-31T19:58:07

We have a Crochet-A-Long starting and project updates and we reconnect after a hectic month.

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Ep 171: Garter Squish Obsession from 2021-10-05T03:40:57

Moorit, a new crochet magazine and the Garter Squish obsession are the topics this week. Plus, the Two Ewes are back at their respective homes and we talk about h...

Ep 170: Live and Unedited at the Beach! from 2021-09-19T23:48:23

Summer Spin-In winners announced! The Two Ewes are together for two weeks so this is a quick, unedited episode to announce the winners and give a brief update on ...

Ep 167: Dominant and Submissive Colors in Stranded Knitting from 2021-08-08T05:14:19

In stranded knitting what is the opposite of the dominant color?  Is it the submissive color? There are lessons we've apparently not learned about alternating ske...

Ep 166: Shut Up About the Basement from 2021-07-26T04:52:11

Heritage sheep breeds, ink as the new souvenir sock skein, and Marsha's realization that she needs to get out of her basement are all on the agenda this week. Plu...

Ep 161: Welcome Home, Bear! from 2021-05-02T14:36:05

Kelly shares happy news about adopting Bear, a big, sweet, eight year old shepherd. And Marsha has a surprise finish!

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Ep 158: Tomatoes, Lambs, and Frog and Toad from 2021-03-23T03:22:05

What's blooming, tomatoes, Frog and Toad, and lambs join in with the knitting content this week. It must be the start of Spring, or even Spring Break!

Ep 157: It Ends in a Fit of Laughter from 2021-03-10T02:52:33

More discussion about shots (not from a glass) and needles (not for knitting). Sorry! We finally get down to knitting, bored dogs, and new projects. We end by laughing at own ridiculousness when re...

Ep 156: Captions, Clarity, and Needles (not for Knitting!) from 2021-02-21T23:56:57

We talk about captions, speaking clearly, vaccinations and our pitifully small batch of knitting projects.

Ep 155: Extremities Knit or Crochet Along from 2021-02-14T22:03:09

Lots of tangents and a new KAL/CAL inspired by some new patterns for your hands and feet generously donated by the designers as prizes. Full show notes with photo...

Ep 148: A Little Therapy on Either End from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two (count them two!) therapy sessions on this episode! Plus we talk design--both architectural and knitting. And wait, there’s more! A live FO and Winter Weave A...

Ep 151: Tea Cosy Crazy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We celebrate the life of a fiber adventurer we've lost, plus we talk paper, planning, and plotting. How do you keep your life in order? Full show notes with photo...

Ep 110: Whisky Tasting, Waltons, and What Have You from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Whisky tasting, a trip to the Scottish Highlands, a knitting mishap, and podcasting in pajamas are some of the tangents this episode!

Bonus! Wool Auction Sneak Peek! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A bonus episode with a sneak preview of 100 fleeces that will be at the 2018 Monterey County Fair Wool Auction on September 3.

Ep 65bee: Best Bee Weekend Ever. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This bonus episode is all about bees.  Our regular knitting, spinning, and fiber adventures episode will be published in Episode 66 on the weekend of May 12/13. 

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Ep 63: Finished Except... from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

I'm finished knitting except I still have to...Have you ever said that about a project?  The Ewes have projects in various stages of completion, but many things OFF the needles!  Just like our p...

Ep 53: Long Project Blues from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

There is knitting in the show, but we spend the first 15 minutes in non-fiber chit chat. Does that tell you how we feel about our knitting rig...

Ep 51: Full On Poncho Attitude from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Beautiful Autumn days, ongoing projects, an Enzo the Poodle update, and some of our listeners' knitting are the topics of this episode.  Marsha is coming to you from Seattle, as usual.  Kelly is...

Winners and a Wooly Road Trip! Episode 45 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

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Ep 36b: B is for bonus! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Kelly and Marsha give updates on projects and the goals we set for ourselves that was suppose to be two weeks but ended up being a month. Kelly has been walking but Marsha ...

Ep 35: The Cutest Excuse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Marsha and Kelly catch you up on all the things that have been going on with them over that last month.  New projects, new goals, new items in the Ravelry queue, new Listen

Ep 34: What's New with Ewe? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Knitting, some spinning, lots of yarn project planning, and some fiber processing are the highlights of this episode. Kelly and Marsha do some goal setting with two-week goals and d...

Ep 32: Happy B-Day to Ewe! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Kelly takes over the beginning of the podcast to throw Marsha a surprise virtual birthday party!  After some fiber adventuring friends send along Birthday wishes, the episode res...

Ep 27b: Fiber Myth Busting Bonus Episode from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this bonus episode Marsha and Kelly talk about fleece washing.  Kelly runs through the steps she uses and does a little myth busting about the delicacy of wool fleece and fabric.

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Ep 27: Swept Away by Crochet from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Kelly and Marsha have lots to talk about! So much, in fact, that part of it won't be heard here, but will be released as a bonus episode about fiber myth b...

Ep 26: Year in Rev-"Ewe" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kelly and Marsha are knitters and spinners who are celebrating the first anniversary of the podcast! To celebrate they first talk about all their knitting, spinning, and crochet projects a...

Ep 25: What's in Marsha's Suitcase? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In Episode 25 we discuss the purpose of Marsha's visit to Kelly....The Monterey County Fair Wool Auction!  This is a great destination for all knitters, spinners, and...

Ep 21: Cool Knits and Big Wins! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Marsha and Kelly both finished knitting their sweaters and both are big wins!  (At recording time we both had a little left to go, but now that the episode is published we are finished).  Marsha...

Ep 20b Brain Like a Shaken Snow Globe from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the episode Marsha  contributes the B side, or flip side, to Kelly's A side of our podcast. So much has been going on that Marsha feels her brain is a shaken snow globe with all her informati...

Ep 20a3: Textiles in My Travels (part 3) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is the third of three parts detailing Kelly's fiber adventures while she is in DC as an E. Kika de la Garza Fellow with the USDA.  She talks about what she is knitting during her travels, a...

Ep 20a2: Textiles on My Travels (part 2) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is the second of three parts detailing Kelly's fiber adventures while she is in DC as an E. Kika de la Garza Fellow with the USDA.  She talks about what she is knitting during her travels, ...

Ep 20a1: Textiles on My Travels (part 1) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

This is the first of three parts detailing Kelly's fiber adventures while she is in DC as an E. Kika de la Garza Fellow with the USDA.  She talks about what she is knitting during her travels, a...

Ep 19: The Two Ewes are Busy Bees from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Kelly and Marsha give updates on finished knitting projects, ongoing knitting projects, and other fiber projects that are in the the planning stages. They also talk about Marsha'...

Ep 15: Fits about Fit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Marsha and Kelly have a phone conversation about Marsha's finished knitting projects, both of their current knitting projects,  Marsha's new interest in baseball, and the ever-pe...

Ep 13: Live From Portland! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kelly and Marsha met up in Portland, Oregon for the Rose City Yarn Crawl from March 5-8. Can you believe there are fifteen yarn shops in the Portland area? We didn't have time to visit each shop...

Ep 11: How to Boil a Frog from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Listeners have asked us about our distance walking so in this podcast we talk about our walking adventures and, not to worry, we also talk about fiber, including knitting, spinning and some weav...

Ep. 6: Here's to New Advent-ewes! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Marsha and Kelly talk about their current knitting projects, Marsha talks about an EXCITING new addition to her fiber life, and they both share food ideas and thanks in preparation for the upcom...

Ep. 5: What's Under the Kilt? Kilt Hose of Course! from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Marsha and Kelly talk about socks and sock knitting.  Their approaches to sock knitting reveal a surprising amount about each of their personalities.  Then Marsha interviews her friend Gary and ...

Ep. 4: And Thus Began Our Adventures from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In addition to talking about current and recently finished projects, Marsha and Kelly talk about how they started knitting, spinning, weaving, and loving the fiber arts. 

Ep 3: Two Ewes, One Sweater from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kelly and Marsha talk at length about their experience knitting the Acorn Trail sweater as a Custom Fit pattern.  They gush about how great the Custom Fit process is and they rave about their sw...

Ep 154: Preventing Pooling Presents Problems from 2021-01-25T22:40:37

Preventing pooling, planning with paper, and a dilemma about how to hide where you are alternating skeins. These are the topics of the day! Full show notes with p...

Ep 153: We're So Predictable from 2021-01-11T01:31:30

The solace of creating order, a nice button band technique, and plans for 2021. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of Listen

Ep 152: The Port Side of a Tea Pot from 2020-12-28T00:20:37

Holiday fun has exhausted Marsha while Kelly has been busy making a butt-shaped divot on her couch. Plus we have a patron giveaway and a surprise Winter Weave Alo...

Ep 150: Recovering from Tiny Thanksgiving from 2020-11-29T23:50:29

We’re recovering from Thanksgiving dinner preparations and cleanup. Even with a small gathering, there was more to do than we thought. Full show notes with photos...

Ep 149: New Projects, Plans, and Pens from 2020-11-16T02:55:10

We each have new cast-ons and Marsha has a new appreciation for her spirit yarn. Plus there are new project plans, and even a new nonfiber interest. And what the ...

Can Row Gauge Make That Much Difference? from 2020-10-25T22:40:29

Moving, organizing, dog training, and surprisingly only one real project each! Nevertheless we persist with the chatting! Row gauge issues might solve the mystery...

Ep 146: Inspiration from the Summer Spin-In from 2020-10-05T04:39:09

We chat about bonsai trees and sled dogs, recap the Summer Spin-In, and draw lots of winners!  Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast s...

Ep 145: Extreme Shawl Collars and Daring Knitting Repairs from 2020-09-20T00:02:09

Kelly dreams of an extreme shawl collar and Marsha takes on a daring knitting repair.  Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section o...

Ep 144: Home Improvement Before Knitting from 2020-09-07T00:38:47

Lots of home improvement talk (and some power tool noise) before we get down to the knitting this week. Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the ...

Ep 143: Again With the Artic Char from 2020-08-17T04:11:28

Rats, Arctic Char yarn, using buckets as stepstools, and other foolishness along with the sweater knitting this week! Full show notes with photos and links can be...

Ep 142: Lots of Finished Projects from 2020-08-02T23:20:09

We finished knitting, crochet and spinning projects. But the deck construction is still in progress! Full show notes with photos and links can be found in the pod...

Ep 141: A Break from Deck Building from 2020-07-19T23:52:24

Negative test results, a DIY deck, walking, spinning, and knitting, and an updated shop are all on the show this week. Full show notes with photos and links can b...

Ep 140: Scary Germs, Summer Spinning, and More About Cotton from 2020-07-02T23:49:49

The Summer Spin-In is in full swing. Add in exposure to a scary virus, a little knitting, and some deck building, and it becomes a really full episode! Full show ...

Ep 139: Cotton Spinning, Camel Spinning, and Tunisian Crochet from 2020-06-25T01:37:25

Another fun episode recorded with live visitors. We have big spinning plans and a finished Tunisian crochet project. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast sectio...

Ep 138: Is That a Glimmer of Hope? from 2020-06-10T00:19:06

Thoughts on the recent tough days precede our project talk in this episode. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of Listen

Ep 137: Ready for the Summer Spin-In from 2020-05-24T23:38:24

Get ready for the Summer Spin-In! Wash and card fiber, spin yarn, knit with handspun. It all starts Monday, May 25. Full notes with photos and links can be found ...

Ep 136: Particularly Irreverent from 2020-05-12T19:34:25

It was a fun chat this episode after a long week. Knitting, old cookbooks, vintage Norwegian sweaters, and a few tangents! We also announced the winner of the Cos...

Ep 135: Finished Knits and Spins from 2020-04-26T02:13:22

Recording with a Zoom audience again this time! Two finished knitting projects, some “show and tell” and some finished spinning.  Full notes with photos and links...

Ep 134: Cabin Fever Dreams from 2020-04-12T04:01:54

It could be worse and Marsha's dreams prove it! Marsha has dreams of camping, training a horse in her house, and a line of people, six feet apart, waiting to rent...

Ep 133: It Takes a Long Time to Talk About Nothing from 2020-03-29T00:51:49

Our first episode recorded while livestreaming! It takes a really long time to talk about nothing… Because we are recording live people will actually see how long...

Ep 132: Suspected Yarn Bomber from 2020-03-18T18:03:16

Yarn talk, pandemic talk, and an eye-opening airport security experience.  Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of Listen

Ep 131: Pent-Up Conversation from 2020-03-01T02:12:41

An extra large episode about a trip to Stitches West and a lot of projects and news from Kelly. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast secti...

Ep 130: More Iceland Fiber Adventures from 2020-02-08T21:37:01

The second in the Iceland Fiber Adventures series! Marsha and Kim finished their trip and some projects and then head for home.  Full notes with photos and links ...

Ep129: Iceland Fiber Adventures from 2020-02-01T02:37:46

A dispatch from Iceland with Marsha and her travel buddy KimFull notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of  Listen

Ep 128: A Sweater Quantity of Dishtowels from 2020-01-20T00:14:24

Knitting, crochet and weaving are all in full swing! Also a frenzy of casting on for a trip to Iceland. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podca...

Ep 127: Part 2 of the Mega (Butt) Episode from 2020-01-04T23:46:58

Part two of the Mega Episode! Marsha's projects, an upcoming trip, and hopes for the New Year. If you haven't heard episode 126, please go back to get all the fun...

Ep 126: Two Ewes Cooking-for-Days Adventures! from 2019-12-30T01:52:11

Marsha was a Marvelous Hostess for the Holidays and Kelly is considering a career as a Gingerbread Architect! Holiday shenanigans meant the Ewes haven’t talked in...

Ep 125: Liquid Traditions from 2019-12-21T20:27:57

Eggnog, Syllabub, and more. Talking holiday drink traditions with Kelly's husband, Robert. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of...

Ep 124: Catching Up, Crochet Projects, and Creative Stash Busting from 2019-12-07T20:33:46

Crochet projects on the hooks and knitting projects on the needles! We’re finally back but not with full technology just yet. Full notes with photos and links can...

Ep 123: The Real Us, Warts and All from 2019-11-10T18:06:31

Technology troubles meant you almost didn’t get to hear this episode. But here we are! Full notes with photos and links can be found in the podcast section of  Listen

Ep 122: It Takes 2 Brains to Make a Skull from 2019-10-20T04:32:28

Troubleshooting a tricky pattern, productive struggle, and planning to Fix It or Nix It are the topics for this week. Full notes with photos and links can be foun...

Ep 121: Knitting Funk vs. Inspirations from 2019-10-06T01:39:33

Reviewing the WA Coast Meetup, a fiber mill, inspirations to cure a knitting funk, weaving plans and patron appreciation prizes round out this episode.

Ep 120: (K)Not Along, Crochet Charts, and Beeswax Wraps from 2019-09-09T00:15:27

Kelly is making crochet charts and modifying a cardigan to a pullover. The (K)Not Along was a smashing success with beautiful projects and fun prizes. Hear some g...

Ep 119: Dog Days and Sweater Closures from 2019-08-25T00:54:05

New puppies, cute babies on pattern photos, and LOTS of discussion and conjecture about button bands, zippers, and grosgrain ribbon. Full notes with photos and li...

Ep 118: Stash, Natural Dyeing, and Spinning Tips from 2019-08-08T18:45

Lots of travel knitting, a natural dye workshop with fiber friends and some listener questions about spinning and stash are the topics for this week. Full notes w...

Ep 117: Secret Message if You Listen Backwards from 2019-07-21T19:47:26

Crochet critters, punch needle projects, finished sweaters, and listener questions are the topics for this episode. Full notes with photos and links can be found ...

Ep 116: Shameless Finishing Techniques from 2019-07-09T06:34:33

Answers to your questions about finishing knits-weaving in ends, washing, blocking. There is no shame in not weaving in ends and you can be a little reckless with...

Bonus! Last of the Scotland Adventures from 2019-07-03T20:52:44

Castles and gardens share the spotlight with food and drink as Marsha and Kim wrap up their Scotland adventure on the East coast of Scotland. Marsha also fills us...

Bonus! Dispatch from the Orkneys from 2019-06-27T17:04:43

Neolithic sites, wool mills, and sticky toffee pudding are the highlights of the Orkneys part of Marsha and Kim’s Scotland trip. Full notes with photos and links ...

Bonus: Dispatch from John O'Groats from 2019-06-20T21:09:26

Travel to John O’Groats and the Caithness Craft Retreat with Marsha and guest-host, Kim. Fiber, food, and drink adventures in the far north of Scotland!

Bonus! Dispatch From Inverness from 2019-06-11T21:12:21

Food, drink, wool, and more in Inverness with Marsha and guest-host Kim as they travel in Scotland.

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Ep 115: Marsha and the Muscle Car from 2019-06-02T22:21:46

Learning new things as adults can be challenging, but also fun. Besides the usual topics, Marsha learns how much fun driving can be. Full notes with photos and li...

Ep 114: Planning the (K)Not Along from 2019-05-09T03:21:34

Kelly is healing and Marsha is having fun with dog agility.  Oh,yeah! We're also playing with string! Full notes with photos and links can be found in the ...

Ep 113: Knitting with Friends Cures Pain from 2019-04-29T02:36:32

A fabulous knitting retreat contrasts with a horrible injury, but the fun outweighs the pain in this episode. Full notes with photos and links can be found in the...

Ep 112: A Diversity of Designers from 2019-04-07T15:19:37

Celebrating member weaving projects and highlighting the work of designers who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. You’ll definitely add patterns to your queue after this episode! Doing our...

Ep 111: Dyeing Techniques from 2019-03-31T01:09:28

The Ewes talk knitting and then have a discussion of dyeing techniques in answer to a listener question. A little Enzo and a little bee news round out the episode.

Ep 109: Skulls, Friends, and Fun Fur for Grown-Ups from 2019-03-03T06:11:11

A Stitches recap with a Two Ewes twist. We’ll let the others tell you about the popular knits at Stitches West. We fell in love with skulls, knitted plants and animals, and furry jackets!

Ep 108: One Noise After Another from 2019-02-18T20:37:13

Despite the noises and interruptions the yarn talk continues! Through downpours, laundry, head shaving, a neighbor coming by, and odd thumping in the background, the show goes on. Hear the Ewes re...

Ep 107: Rules? Ha! from 2019-02-03T22:09:34

A little knitting and a lot of permission to break spinning and knitting rules. Wait--there are no rules! The Ewes share anti-racism resources, plus listener questions and feedback to round out the...

Ep 106: Schemes and Dreams for 2019 from 2019-01-21T05:00:18

Scheming and dreaming about all the yarn and fleece projects for 2019. Did you know Marsha and Kelly both love the smell of fleece? Have you heard about the woven ruana and the sheep tea cozy a fe...

Ep 105: Ringing in the N-Ewe Year 2019 from 2019-01-07T00:54:13

Ringing in the New Year with lace knitting, a vegetable terrine, lots of project planning, and a geographic survey of our listeners.

Ep 104: Flurry of Finishing and Starting from 2018-12-21T19:58:07

Lots of finished knitting, a fleece processing and spinning project, and a new warp are all on the show this week. We also pull two winners for Stephany Wilkes’ book, Raw Material: Working Wool in ...

Ep 103: Tired of/from Learning? from 2018-12-08T23:38

The Learn Along has people doing everything from brioche socks to knitting with a Shetland knitting belt. Marsha talks about learning agility and piano and Kelly is getting close to the end of a se...

Ep 102: Hat Tricks and Knitting Tips from 2018-11-25T20:19:31

Finished socks, an almost finished sweater and lots of knitting tips in this episode!

Ep 101: With Author and Sheep Shearer Stephany Wilkes from 2018-11-15T18:16:34

Joined by guest co-host Stephany Wilkes, sheep shearer, wool classer, and author of the fantastic new book Raw Material: Working Wool in the West. Order it at your local bookstore or online. Step...

Ep 100: A Long Stockinette Tube from 2018-10-28T17:06:52

Creativity, productivity, and community are three big benefits we've gained from 4 years of podcasting. In our 100th episode we have our usual project updates and then we spend some time reflectin...

Ep 99: Just Say No to Pumpkin-Spice Bourbon from 2018-10-14T05:51:40

Lambtown Sheep and Wool Festival, two sweaters, some weaving, the Fibonacci sequence, and some dog talk round out the topics for this episode. All this knitting has left us wishing fiber crafts wer...

Ep 98: Sloshing the Pickle Jar from 2018-09-25T21:23:48

A nasty fall has Marsha under the weather, but the knits, crochet, and weaving talk goes on. Besides a sweater project for each, the Two Ewes talk about future fiber plans, the Learn Along, and som...

Ep 97: Wool Wows and Woes from 2018-09-09T22:06:44

Marsha's knitting project has some woes, but the Wool Auction and Shop News are a big WOW! There's a Two Ewes Shop update with an exciting new Replenish Rambouillet yarn, produced with climate bene...

Ep 96: School Days Learn Along! from 2018-08-26T18:49:20

Marsha is knitting, Kelly is swatching crochet techniques, and the Ewes are planning a Learn Along that will last through November.

Ep 95: Alaska, Socks, and Fresh Starts from 2018-08-12T06:25:07

Knitting and weaving, plus Alaska, sock recipes, and fresh starts in this longer-than-usual episode.

Ep 94: Sweater Math Resources and More from 2018-07-29T01:05:40

Sweater fit, math and resources for pattern modifications, and a way to help sheep farmers impacted by California wildfires join the usual project updates in this episode. Join the Ewes for all th...

Ep 93: Gathering Together from 2018-07-10T04:33:55

The Two Ewes are back home after a fun weekend at The Black Sheep Gathering. This year the festival was held in Albany, Oregon June 29th - July 1st. Kelly and Marsha discuss the highlights of festi...

Ep 92: Sweaters and Blankets in Summer from 2018-06-25T00:36:19

Spinning and weaving projects are working down Kelly's stash, while Marsha finished a cardigan. The Ewes also discuss linen, based on a listener question. They're also in planning mode, thinking ...

Ep 91: Project, Color, and Design Ideas from Listeners from 2018-06-10T01:24:56

The combo spin discussion last week prompted some great discussion about color, design, knitting, and spinning. So after the project updates, the Ewes talk about some of the ideas shared by listene...

Ep 90: Naughty Knits and Combo Spinning from 2018-05-29T21:06:36

The knitting has been naughty, but the Ewes have plenty to say about combo spinning. A listener asked about it and they dive deep into the process and the philosophy of this process for randomly ...

Ep 89: Spirit Dress Forms and Uncanny Coincidences from 2018-05-06T20:35:51

The Ewes are back to regular episodes with prize drawings, weaving, a couple stories and, of course, our knitting.

Ep 88: Two Ewes Unplugged from 2018-04-15T02:00

Lots of knitting to talk about and then we're off to the NoCKRs retreat. An unedited episode to catch you all up on our adventures before we rush off to another fun time.

Fiber Adventures in Scotland from 2018-04-03T23:17:52

The intrepid fiber adventurers have filed a few more foreign correspondent dispatches. And this time there's yarn! Also whisky, interesting food, sheep, and castles. Join Marsha and Kim on this y...

Bonus! Argyle Socks and Edinburgh Sights from 2018-03-18T23:56:32

Kelly takes a moment to answer a few questions that listeners have asked about the Argyle socks and then there are two dispatches from our foreign correspondent Marsha and her partner in travel, Ki...

Ep 87: Argyle is the New Combo-Spin from 2018-03-12T03:19:24

A round-up of the Wild Wild (Stitches) West experience. We talk about what we finished to wear at Stitches West and then we talk about our fun weekend. Since this is late getting out to listeners,...

Ep 86: Events, Knitting Tips, and Bee Talk from 2018-02-14T00:24:44

A little knitting and a lot of planning for upcoming events on today's show. Plus a couple of knitting tips, the perfect spirit buttons, and some bee talk.

Ep 85: A Two-Ply of Joy and Sorrow from 2018-01-28T21:15:53

Knitting and spinning are so therapeutic for the difficult times in life. They also bring joy and a community that enhances the good times. Join the Ewes in this episode that includes a little of e...

Winter Weave Along 2 from 2018-01-20T19:22

This weaving lesson episode is both audio and a pdf. If your podcast app doesn't deliver the pdf, visit the Weave Along thread in the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures Group on Ravelry.

Ep 84: Fiber Friends and Sweater Study from 2018-01-14T18:04:02

The Two Ewes are both in Seattle! Assembling spinning wheels, meeting listeners, weaving, knitting, and comparing notes on sweaters are just some of the activities from their fun week.

Ep 83: One Ewe's Year in Rev-EWE from 2018-01-01T00:10:30

Kelly looks back over the year 2017 and shares her best projects, the most popular podcast episodes, and interesting facts about the listener base. Marsha has a bad cold with a cough--not a good mi...

Ep 82: Finished, Finished, and Nearly Finished from 2017-12-17T23:29:51

Two finished projects and an almost finished project are the big knitting topics this week. Marsha continues to combo spin and Kelly starts a weaving project. Thanks to all who visited the Two Ewe...

Ep 81: Compost Bins and Combo Spins from 2017-12-03T04:49:25

Monogamous sweater knitting, a little yarn dyeing for the Two Ewes Shop, and some weaving homework for Marsha are all featured this episode.

Ep 80: Shop Small Flocks--special episode from 2017-11-21T22:32:54

Visit the Two Ewes Shop, twoewesfiberadventures.com between November 24 and December 10. Use the promo code shopsmall2017 to get free shipping on all orders of $20 or more. The shop will be updat...

Ep 79: Busy as Bees in November from 2017-11-18T21:48:29

The Ewes are busy and so are the bees! Knitting with yarn from the Two Ewes Shop, combo-spinning mania continues, charity hats, camping trips and a host of other topics make for a bonus-sized episode.

Ep 78: The House Cleaning Episode from 2017-11-05T23:17:39

Marsha and Kelly have been off the airwaves for about a month. Marsha was cleaning house when we last recorded and Kelly did some housecleaning instead of editing this episode. Thus the two week ...

Ep 77: Well, They Have No Choice! from 2017-10-09T18:04:51

Combo-spin mania has overtaken Marsha and meanwhile, Kelly is weaving again. There's also some knitting. In the pet arena, Marsha and Enzo have earned their Canine Good Citizen Award and Kelly h...

Winter Weave Along 1 from 2017-10-01T20:07:02

Our first pdf lesson has vocabulary for beginning weavers. It also contains instructions for making a cardboard loom and weaving a pouch with it.

Ep 76: Raw and Unfiltered from 2017-09-24T21:33:02

An unedited episode full of knitting, dyeing, spinning, weaving, and future escapades! Enjoy!

Ep 75: Advent-ewes in Learning from 2017-09-14T04:42:24

Advent-ewes in teaching kids to knit, updates on finished projects, the Monterey County Fair Wool Auction, a visit to a mill, and some yarn shops in Washington.

Ep 74: Sharing About Our Shop from 2017-08-27T00:01:27

A little knitting, a lot of planning, and details about the scrumptious yarn and fiber in the Two Ewes Fiber Adventures shop.

Ep 73: Summer of Sweaters from 2017-08-12T06:02:20

More sweater knitting for the end of summer. Two kinds of linen and a cotton/llama blend--we're trying all the fibers! We also talk about organizing strategies for the transition into the school year.

Ep 72: Swatching and Washing Linen from 2017-07-30T21:05:14

Planning and swatching for linen sweaters, a round-up of Tour de Fleece spinning, and our listener appreciation drawing winners are the main topics of this episode.

Ep 71: Spinning Our Wheels from 2017-07-16T20:21:19

Kelly and Marsha talk spinning! Plus they give updates on current projects and news about upcoming events.

Marsha's Projects

Marsha doesn't have any finished proj...

Ep 70: That Old Black (Sheep) Magic from 2017-07-04T01:47:03

The Black Sheep Gathering 2017 was so wonderful the Two Ewes can't stop talking about it!  The wool judge was Judith MacKenzie ...

Ep 69: Come See My Vacation Slides from 2017-06-21T04:18:16

Are you old enough to remember vacation slides?  Did you ever go to someone's house for dinner and see their vacation slides?  If so, you know exactly what you're in for in this episode.  If not...

Ep 68: Experiment in Time Travel from 2017-06-10T21:30

This episode is an experiment in time travel. Because Kelly's Dead Relatives Tour conflicted with the recording schedule, the Two Ewes prerecorded this episode.

Marsha shares her experien...

Ep 67: Real, Fantasy, and Travel Knitting from 2017-05-28T23:14:35

It's been a wild week, but some real knitting,  a little fantasy knitting, and lots of travel-knitting planning are all in this episode.

Kelly finished the Listen

Ep 66: Projects and Plans from 2017-05-14T00:27:51

This episode is all about the knitting projects and the plans.  Kelly continues to work on two summer sweaters and has cast on a couple new small projects.  Marsha finished a small projec...

Ep 65: Edie Tee Redux Times Two from 2017-04-30T21:16:24

The Ewes have been busy as bees outside of knitting, but still there's a finished top, one almost finished, some dyeing, and a couple things on the needles.  A bee shawl is on the maybe list, an...

Ep 64: We're on a Dye-It! from 2017-04-16T01:20:57

A fabulous yarny time at the retreat and then a trip to a fiber mill and more time playing with newly milled yarn and dye pots. The Two Ewes are on a Spring Break adventure!

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Ep 62: The Ewes do Stitches West from 2017-03-05T04:27:55

Knitting projects get finished and then the ewes are off on and adventure to Stitches West.  Wearing ponchos and taking names! 

Marsha arrived on Wednesday and was able to hang out in the...

Ep 61: Trains are great for binding off! from 2017-02-14T06:24:32

A completed poncho, a train adventure, a handspun sweater, and an amazing beekeeping experience are on this week's show. 

Marsha's Projects

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Ep 60: The Power of Clicking Needles from 2017-01-29T23:27:34

The Women's March website and the Indivisible Guide website are both mentioned in this episode.    Mar...

Ep 59: Completion, Compost, and Climate Change from 2017-01-15T23:58:20

We review our 2016 achievements and have a Fibershed segment where our minds are blown by discovering that compost can help mitigate climate change. 

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Ep 58b: The Ewes Knit Seattle from 2017-01-08T23:13:25

Seattle!  The Two Ewes are together in the Emerald City.  Knitting hats, hitting the yarn shops, and having a great start to 2017! 

Kelly arrived on January 5 to a partly snowy Seattle.  ...

Ep 58: Plying Solo from 2017-01-01T09:48:53

In Episode 47 Kelly talked about handspun singles.  In this episode she talks about plying han...

Ep 57: Percolators, Ponchos, and Pendleton Woolens from 2016-12-18T21:22

Podcasting about percolators, ponchos, and Pendleton woolens. Plus, we have two giveaway winners!

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Ep 56: Consumption is Complicated from 2016-12-03T18:22:55

A little knitting and crochet progress, and a lot of discussion about the complicated topic of consumption.  Climate beneficial wool cloth, thrift store finds, supporting local farmers and small...

Ep 55: The Great Poncho Adventure from 2016-11-22T04:58:06

New projects this time for both Marsha and Kelly. Also lots of poncho talk and information about The Great Poncho Adventure.  The Ewes are making ponchos!  There are also two yarn giveaways anno...

Ep 54: A Spirited Finish! from 2016-11-07T01:44:28

Frank's Spirit Yarn Afghan is finished and the Two Ewes are celebrating!  Project planning has begun for Marsha's next blanket and Kelly is once again making progress on the handspun Funky Grand...

Ep 52: Public Pledges from 2016-10-10T01:01:34

Knitting a blanket, an octopus, and some wash cloths have been keeping the Two Ewes in stitches these days.  Fleeces, yarn, and fiber friends were in abundance at Lambtown last weekend.  In addi...

Ep 50: Knitters are Like Astronauts from 2016-09-14T04:42:15

Our monogamous knitting continues, but the wool fleece auction, bees, and planning for upcoming fiber events has kept life interesting!

Project Updates

Marsha continues to work on ...

Ep 49: Yikes! Project Monogamy from 2016-08-28T23:49:01

Knitting monogamy and the fall s...

Ep 48: Epic Projects and She Should've Worn Camo Underpants from 2016-08-13T09:30

Civil War Socks, two epic projects, and a few rants from the Two Ewes are on the episode this week!

Finished and Started

Kelly finished the Listen

Ep 47: Knitting with Handspun Singles from 2016-07-31T21:38:11

Spinning, dyeing moth-proof yarn, crocheting bears, and knitting handspun singles are adventures in this episode.  Kelly gives an extensive review of knitting with handspun singles so that spinn...

Ep 46: Fun with Math, Color, and Sheep Labor from 2016-07-18T00:51:20

Math, over-dyeing, color theory, and an interesting discussion of the Faroe Islands join knitting and spinning in the topics of this episode.

Kelly's Projects

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Tangents Galore in Ep 44 from 2016-06-19T23:11:03

Knitting, spinning and preparing for the Black Sheep Gathering has Marsha and Kelly so excited that they can't stay on topic!  Lots of interesting (we hope!) tangents in this episode.

Mar...

Ep 43: One Ewe for You from 2016-06-06T01:56:39

In this episode you will only hear one half of the Two Ewes. Kelly finished up the school year with a cold and wasn't able to record. We didn't want to miss reaching out to everyone so it is sho...

Ep 42: Further Adventures in Spirit Yarn from 2016-05-25T05:32:56

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Kelly and Marsha have been busy with non-fiber responsibilities but still made progress on various projects and even started a few. Listen

Ep 41: Sitting is the New Smoking from 2016-05-09T02:47:16

We did it! Kelly and Marsha completed the Big Sur 21-Miler walk on Sunday, April 24th and in this episode the talk about the experience. We also give updates on projects and announce the ...

Ep 40: Spirit Yarn from 2016-04-22T20:12:21

The Two Ewes record together this week since Marsha is visiting Kelly for the NoCKRs retreat (last weekend) and the Listen

Ep 39: Lace has Holes and other Revelations from 2016-04-11T00:37:24

Our adventures continue. Marsha has a revelation about lace and another about her mama bear ferocity. :-) Listen to us discuss current projects, bees, a puppy, and some "Fiber in the Wild"!

Ep 38: Spring Fever Free-for-All from 2016-03-29T00:05:52

What's new with the Two Ewes? Well, not much knitting, but lots of other things have been going on. Both Kelly and Marsha are participating in the"Leave It" Division of the  Listen

Ep 37: March Meanderings from 2016-03-12T21:17:34

Marsha and Kelly start off talking about Kelly's beautiful commute down the Salinas Valley (aka John Steinbeck's Long Valley).  She hasn't stopped to take photos, but here is an example of what ...

Ep 36: Hipsters, Knitterati, Friends, and the Allure of Gray from 2016-02-27T22:39:11

Kelly and Marsha talk about Kelly's recent weekend at Stitches West!  One of the year's biggest West Coast yarn events was more than a shopping trip, it was a chance to meet listeners, podcaster...

Ep 33: Happy nEWE Year! from 2016-01-01T10:00

Marsha and Kelly celebrate New Year's Eve with some finished projects, some newly started projects and by announcing the winners of the Two Ewes Crochet Along! 

Due to the quick turna...

Ep 31: Frozen Fingers, Goodwill Confessions, and Eggnog from 2015-12-06T18:31:32

This week Kelly has two finished projects! She finished her Crochet-Along project, the Hap...

Ep 30: Talkin' Turkey from 2015-11-22T06:48:23

Welcome new listeners from the Shorty's Sutures and Libsyn Feed podcasts! Welcome also to our listeners from ou...

Ep 29: Motorcycle Nightmares, Wool, and Weaving from 2015-11-09T04:40:49

The Two Ewes continue to shine a spotlight on Front Range Bags...

Ep 28: Brain Like a Shaken Snow Globe--Again! from 2015-10-30T01:36:23

The Two Ewes want to shine a spotlight on Front Range Bags by Nancy Totten.

Nancy h...

Ep 24: Listen Responsibly from 2015-09-14T03:50:18