The Fibercatspodcast’s Podcast (Fibercatspodcast)

The Fibercats Podcast is a mother/daughter podcast where we discuss our love of the fiberarts and bridge the miles between us with yards and yards of yarn (or meters)! We will talk about Libby's trip to Colorado and my trip to the Nome Schoolhouse.

 

This episdoe includes : PAWS (Projects And Work), Finished PAWS, Oooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and The Fluff.

Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles

The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -Talk about Magic Circle

Terri-

Unbearable Hoodie- Le Garcons in Malabrigo Arroyo in Plomo, cactus flower, and natural-Going very well. I am just approaching the last 3 rows of 3 colors. Then it will be about time to split for the sleeves. I expect to hit that this weekend. My husband has another show so I might bring that if I’ve gotten past the colorwork section. 

Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates I didn’t work on this much, but it’s still in progress.

Kolorblok- Justyna Lorkowska in many different yarns- Sunshine Yarns Classic Sock, Tosh Merino Light, Knit Picks Stroll. I picked up a highlighter green color to add.

Dustland Hat- Stephen West- Quince and Co Chickadee Glacier. Deeeeep stash. 

Mountain Doodle Cowl-(RAVELRY LINK WARNING) Jamie Lomax known as Pacific Knit Co. Indigodragonfly Knits-Also I can Kill you WIth my Brain and various others I think a green Plucky knitter Sweater DK, might be Lizard Lounge, Plymouth Superwash DK ? neon colors. DK Tonal Purple from Whimsical Wood Yarn.

Episode 7: Hindsight is 50/50

Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, FO-PAWS, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.

PAWS

Terri: 

Unbearable Hoodie- I am about 8 inches into the body

Gramps Cardigan-Nope…didn’t do it.

Mountain Doodle Cowl-(RAVELRY LINK WARNING) Need to pick my next doodle.

Mystic Square-by James Watts-working on the back square, trying to match gauge from a year ago

Libby:

Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles-couple rows

The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -worked another row!

Dino-Homemade by Ari-still on hold

FO PAWS: We both finished the same thing. 

Fruit slice keychains by raffamusa designs (ravelry, love crafts, Etsy) Woohoo!

Terri:Kolorblok- Justyna Lorkowska in many different yarns

A dishcloth that I cannot find the pattern for

Ooh Shiny!

Terri: Snake Plant-Lauren Espy (A Menagerie of Stitches)-ordered yarn to make it for my desk at work.

Hand-dyed fiber braids on instagram/anywhere on the internet

Blue Barn Fiber- Ordered a skein of yarn in transgender flag colors. Probably to knit a gift for someone for Christmas. *I did mistakenly say they were donating to the Trevor Project. It must be another one I was looking at. I’m sorry!*

Libby: concentrated on fruit slices, no distractions!

Leisure Suit-TV, Podcast, book, music talk

Catnip- The good things.

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

 

Litterbox

Terri: It’s my anniversary on the 21st. My husband and I will have 4 years under our belts. Seems longer. Nothing against my husband lol. But during the first year of our marriage the pandemic started.

 

Libby: Getting ready for Wakaan festival. Been a really busy, but mostly good month. It's FALL!!!!

 

PAWS

Terri:

Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates- I did a couple rows

Mystic Square-by James Watts - nope

Butterfly Wing Shawl- still plugging away. Nothing much to report on this.

Gramma’s Medley Sweater- Tina Tse Knits. Mostly been knitting this. I’m about 10 inches into the body. Loving it so far. It’s so far out of my normal color range, but I love it. 

Boneyard Sweethearts (Ravelry Link)-Stephanie Lotven-Originally in my Oooh Shiny. I couldn’t wait. I cast this one on. I am using a random hot pink for the band and pom pom. The body will be Knit Picks Stroll tonal in possibly Orbit and natural. Not really sure lol. 

 

Libby:

Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles - Did a couple rows before all my traveling this month.

The Happy Camper- SO CLOSE. Just have the cord left, which I am going to finish before we leave Tuesday (probably tonight), so that I can wear it. It is gorgeous - decided to make it a little bigger than the pattern is, due to my gauge, yarn, etc. Wanted it a little bigger on my head. The color of yarn I used turned out so beautiful (Lollipop - Knitpicks Chroma)

Dino- Shelved

Pumpkins - shelved until I’m back from Wakaan - I got a migraine the weekend I was going to go to Joann’s to get supplies

 

FO PAWS

Terri: Random Hat-no pattern, cast on in one of my earliest handspun yarns. The handspun is a combo of two strands. One is a gray shetland and the other is made out of a bunch of rolags. It was really loosely plied, but worked well. It’s a cozy hat. Knit 88 sts 2x4 ribbing. Then sized up my needle and did a quick decrease at the top.

 

From Fluff to Stuff -

I plied my Barbie pink that I spun from rolags. I adore it. I finished the full 8 ounces of the blue merino/silk

Fibercats dyepots: I have dyed up some more colors for my Halloweenish project. I dyed up a bright orange and a charcoal gray, then did a bright yellow. I  will post this week some of my greens that I have been playing with. 

 

Ooh Shiny! 

Halloweeny things!

Boneyard Sweethearts (Ravelry Link)-Stephanie Lotven

Autumn Doodle Cowl-Pacific Knit Co

Let’s Boogie-Katie Franchesci

Spooky Boogeyman Cowl and Mitts (RAVELRY LINKS)-Sarah Kelley Love these so much. I’m going to dye up some yarn. It’s the reason I was playing with greens.

Wool and Fiber arts Community on Facebook.

Haunted House KAL- Stephanie Lotven-tellybeanknits (instagram) I remembered the KAL info!

 

Libby: My ooh shiny this week is a little all over the place. Loving seeing all the Halloween patterns and fall patterns. Definitely getting ideas for next year too, so I can start things earlier and have them ready for fall.

Ghosts Wearing Hats - AQCrochets on insta, patterns on etsy. There is a low sew and no sew version, each with different hats for the ghosts

Lumpy Space Princess - Crochet by Val, Amigirumi.mind on insta, couple places to get the pattern in the links. Also has teletubbies and sully from Monsters Inc.

 

Yarn: The discreet Unicorn - hand dyed yarn and fiber. GORGEOUS colors, lots of bright colors and pastels. Very unicorn like

 

Leisure Suit-

Terri: Finished Breaking Bad. I covered a lot of ground on this since the last podcast. There was a period of time where Skylar was really going through it. Talk about final thoughts.

 

Started rewatching Charmed. That’s a trip. I vaguely remember the story lines. 

Also started rewatching Brooklyn 99. I needed a laugh last night. So, there it is. I only got through 2 episodes. 

The Witcher- Watching with my husband. It’s ok but I’m not as into it as I was in the first and second series…not sure. 

 

Libby: Watching through Vampire Diaries. It’s actually a lot better than I remember. I’m on like season 3, I don’t know that I ever actually finished the show.

 

Watching Schitt’s Creek again. Brian said he forgot how funny it was. Absolutely one of my favorite shows.

 

Catnip-

Terri: Just had my 4th anniversary with my husband on Thursday. 

For my anniversary present I got the Hocus Pocus Lego kit. LOVE it. I had been drooling over it. I was completely surprised. 

 

Libby: Went to Infrasound Equinox with a bunch of friends in Minnesota - had a great weekend. Celebrated my birthday a little. Got home and went straight on a work trip, which was exhausting, but I got to see one of my best friends so it was well worth it.

 

The Fluff-

Terri: I bought my cats a donut. Bowie and Ruthie really like it. I throw a ball in there when they are in the mood to play and they just roll around in it and chase the ball. It’s really cute. We also bought them automatic dry feeders in hopes that the weekend morning will go easier and for when we go Wisconsin it will make things easier for our cat sitter. 

 

Libby: Penny has been a menace without her diffuser, as we left it in ND. Brian had to watch her while I was out of town and she did not love it. She hardly lets me out of her sight right now. Kinda sad to leave her but I know she’s in good hands and will love the visit from mom, Steve and Cillian. I’m thinking about getting a camera, so I can check on her too and ease some of my separation anxiety LOL

 

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 20:

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

 

Litterbox

Terri: Wafa weekend was amazing. Did a little post birthday shopping because MY BIRTHDAY SUCKED.

 

Libby:  had a work trip - it went well, catching up from that

 

PAWS

Terri:

Layla by Elizabeth Smith. I’m obsessed.

The I’m So Basic Sock (Ravelry link)-Summer Lee 

 

Butterfly Wing Shawl- 

Simple Pleasures in Line weight +Tussock- 

 

Shift Cowl - 

 

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed

Weighted Crochet Blanket - n

Crochet Cozy Legwarmers -

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - may try to restart this week

 

FO PAWS

 

Terri: Manou- By Isabell Kraemer-FINISHED!!!!

 

Libby: none

 

From Fluff to Stuff -

 

I grabbed a 4 ounce bump of a wafa purchase from alpaca pines. *I finished this spinning and plying.

I finished spinning and plying the blue, purple, and green fiber that I got from Qwerky FIberwerks . 

Right now what I have in the works, I have 2 ounces of a pindrafted roving from Clear Sky Fiber Arts spun up. 

I spun up a Columbia/Merino batt from Leaf Livestock. 

I also spun up an ounce of some rolags I made when I was messing with my carders and spun up a columbia/ramboullet combed top from Leaf livestock and plied those together. I just love their fiber. It’s so lovely. 

I took a braid of superwash merino that I got in my grittyknits monthly fiber club and put it on my blending board with some merino, angora, sari silk. Mostly in light blues. I used about half of it in rolags. I then took the other half and spun it as is and plied it. 

Aside from that, I took a couple hours on Sunday to make up some GORGEOUS rolags if I do say so myself. I feel like I’m really starting to get the hang of it. 

I did spin up two of my rolag colors, blue/green and made a gorgeous plied yarn with them. About 2 ounces of each color.

I also spun up half of my Romney lamb roving from 3L &S farms. I spun up 4 of 8 ounces. It spun up quick. What a joy to spin!

Ooh Shiny! 

Terri:

Rare sheep breeds to spin. Wafa is a HUGE help to me in this area.

 

Fleetwood- Tanis Lavallie

 

Libby: Cardigans - I’ve seen tons of granny square and hexagon cardigans - those are fun

MJs off the hook designs - Michelle Moore (she/her) tons  of cute patterns in general, loving the Granny Pop Hoodie 

 

SunnyDaze Creations Bolero - Samanth LoseI think it just came out - I love this one, might make it a future project sooner than later

Leisure Suit-

Terri- Silent Witness

Continuing with Vampire diaries. We have entered Enzo territory.

Libby: 

GOT - on season 8 now. It’s kinda hard to watch…

True blood - a few episodes into season 2. 

VPR is okay this season.

Catnip-

Terri-Birthday stuff that was good.

                                          

Libby- Art Day

 

The Fluff- Terri: Just when I say things have been good. Poor Bowie wasn’t himself. (I don’t know how much I’ll go into this because I’ll start crying.)

Libby: She’s been so soft, fur is very luxurious

 

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 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. 

 

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 3: Breakout From the 100 Years Winter. Today we talk a little bit about what we've been up to, our projects, the forgotten shawl, and our favorite things to watch/listen to while crafting.

Let’s Talk about PAWS:

Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles

The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -Talk about Magic Circle

Moonlight Cardigan by Minimi Knits in Malabrigo Mechita- Storm and Knit Picks Aloft Iceberg

Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates

Kolorblok- Justyna Lorkowska in many different yarns- Sunshine Yarns Classic Sock, Tosh Merino Light, Knit Picks Stroll

Dustland Hat- Stephen West

FO PAWS

Basketweaver Hat by westknits in Whimsical Wood Yarn tonal Purple and Knit Picks DK Pickle Juice (discontinued color).

La Mondiola- Malabrigo Arroyo in Moon Trio Full, Immortal, and Camaleon

Dotted Rays- in Tosh Merino Light, some other self striping yarn that I don’t remember the name of, Martin’s Lab Astral not sure which base.

Ohh Shiny!

Cascade Pacific Chunky for Libby’s Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber

I got some Jamieson Spindrift I needed for my planned Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirose

I also grabbed some Ullcentrum 3-ply worsted  in a dark gray, light gray and teal  for an Ilya by Caitlin Hunter.

Fibercats Podcast 

Episode 6: You Spin Me Right Round

This week we will be covering the topics of: Chattering/Litterbox (which is new), PAWS, Finished PAWS, Oooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and The Fluff.

Chattering

New Topic-chit chat-random stuff. I really thinking I should call this Litterbox.

Talk about Terri putting some patterns back up on Ravelry and encounters of Instagram.

Abernathy Hat

Abernathy Sweater

Anonymous Vampire

Boo Hat

Curve

Limepop Sweater

Little Spare TIme

Make Mine Strawberry

Rhombi

Spare Time Pullover

PAWS

Terri-

Unbearable Hoodie

Gramps Cardigan

Kolorblok- Justyna Lorkowska in many different yarns!

Dustland Hat- So, I frogged this. Still not liking this yarn for it. 

Mountain Doodle Cowl-(RAVELRY LINK WARNING) I’m about 2 doodles in. 

Mystic Square-by James Watts

Libby-

Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles

The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -Talk about Magic Circle

Dino-Homemade by Ari

FO PAWS- 

Terri-. Barley Light by tincanknits in Pride Popsicle by Candy Skein Yarn in Yummy Fingering

Oooh Shiny!

Terri-Spin Spin Spin

Libby-Crochet hooks poll results and what she’s going to order

Fruit slice keychains by raffamusa designs (ravelry, love crafts, Etsy

Leisure Suit-TV, Podcast, book, music talk

Catnip- The good things.

The Fluff- Kitty talk!

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.

Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.   Litterbox Terri: Where do I even start, it’s been a wild few weeks. Libby: Work and not work has been extra busy. Weekend activities. The beep fiasco   PAWS Terri: Best Vest-James Watts in Bounce Dk Mermaid by Rainbow Peak Yarns -I’m done with both fronts. Just started the back. Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates- Still into the neckline decreases. Mystic Square-by James Watts - no more progress Butterfly Wing Shawl- Stephen West. Plugging away, this is my car ride project/knit in public project at this point. It’s coming along quite nicely. Libby:Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles - Moving along - did a couple rows since our last podcast. The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -did another 1-2 rows..in the repeats, so I should be done soon-ish. Added a couple extra stitches on accident (whoops) 🙂 Dino-Homemade by Ani - Frogged, ordered new yarn - Animation Amigurumi set in oceanscape Might find some yarn for my legwarmers and start those, could start my witch hat too.   FO PAWS Terri: Never Not Gnoming- Finished gnome in a bunch of random scraps. They are cute and I want to make more lol. Not sure which one I will do next. Libby: none for me this week   From Fluff to Stuff - I plied my blue and white merino/silk spins. I got that at the Honey Gold Acres booth. Ooh Shiny! Gramma’s Medley Sweater-Obsessed with this sweater. Doing it in Dragon Hoard Yarn in Carniverous Yarn Lady, Slutty Pumpkin (Same color, different base), and The Raven.   Thinking about Halloween. Hauteknityarn did a release of some stunning Halloween colors. Libby: Knitpicks order: New Tools, new yarn. Butterfly Blues Crochet - cute little patterns, recently started following because of her Spiderweb top pattern.   Leisure Suit- Terri: Been watching Better Call Saul exclusively, I am up to season 6. *Correction, I referred to Mark Margolis' character as Victor. His name is Hector. My husband and I have also been watching Good Omens together. Listening to 11-22-63 while I spin. Libby: Finished season 1 of Only Murders In the Building Rewatching Adventure time The bachelorette Brian wants to start the Warrior but I told him we need to keep going on Succession since we haven’t watched in a while   Catnip- Terri: My husband had his state board tests for becoming a barber. Yay! We also had a nice day in Fargo on the 5th. We went to the Fargo Fiberfest! Libby: Went to chicago for the last weekend of July with our friend Jacob.   The Fluff- Terri: Cats have been enjoying our new furniture. Libby: Penny’s gotcha day was August 3rd .   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

Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff. Litterbox Terri: January is...cold? Libby: It has been so snowy and cold here I feel like I’m back in North Dakota PAWS Terri: Gramps Cardigan- Mega progress Manou- By Isabell Kraemer-Ravelry Also, lots of progress Butterfly Wing Shawl- haven’t worked on this. Leith Hat-Ysolda Teague -So close Shift Cowl -Andrea Mowry / Drea Renee Knits -I forgot this last time. Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles - No progress Weighted Crochet Blanket - Easycrochet. Pretty dang close to done on this one..but that darn yarn. Crochet Cozy Legwarmers by SirinsCrochet on etsy - picked yarn: Plymouth yarn Encore Mega Colorspun (green blue) - no progress, waiting for a different hook Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - using Pacific Chunky in the color Mulberry Heather. OMG Waistcoat Stich. FO PAWS Terri: I need that satisfaction lol. Libby: none From Fluff to Stuff -I plied the Merino, Columbia, Rambo silk batt from Leaf Livestock. It has made a beautiful yarn. Spun up 2.75 ounces of some green rolags I made up. Thinking I will ply it with some BFL I have. I’ll spin it up to a light gray. I spun up and plied another 4 oz of Polypay roving from leaf livestock.  I spun up the other half of the Confetti Cake batt and plied it. It is quite lovely Ajem Fiber Arts. Spun 2 ounces of Montadale and currently working on the other half from Frivolous Ewe I guess I spun quite a bit lol. I bought my first half of a fleece from 3 L&S Farms.    The Wool and Fiber Arts Group will have their monthly sale January 26th, 27th and 28th on Facebook. Search in groups for Wool and Fiber Arts Group. Ooh Shiny! Terri: I’ve been a bit sidetracked by learning to process fleece. Mostly I’ve been reading and such. Not much else has grabbed by attention but I will definitely be keeping my eye on the Wafa Sale this weekend. Found another pattern for my handspun. I think I even know which skeins I’ll use. The Traveler Cowl by Andrea Mowry. Libby: Just looking at a bunch of hats.   I like the idea of a crochet journal  Jake the Dog Scarf - It’s Stitch Craft on IG, Etsy shop is It’sstitchcraftmydear  Leisure Suit- Terri- Watching that Silent Witness! I watched most of The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix. Also Vampire Diaries. Breaking News, Elena is a vampire. Libby: On like season 6 or 7 of doc Martin, but haven’t watched as much since Christmas Break On season 4 of GOT Made Brian watch Hamilton Watching the power puff girls - so nostalgic but also some things did not age well at all Bachelor and VPR starts!!!! Running out of things I want to watch Catnip- Terri-um… Libby- G Jones two weekends ago and Party Blender The Fluff- Terri: Cats have been great.  Libby: Penny has been extra needy. 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  

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

 

Litterbox

Terri: Been rainy, I love rain. I’m tired of fireworks. I don’t like them. Threads

 

Libby: It’s been HOT. Finally cooling down a bit. Went to the pool for the 4th and it was crazy busy! Made frozen peaches and rose

 

PAWS

Terri: Unbearable Hoodie-Les Garcons

Gramps Cardigan- 

Mountain Doodle Cowl-(RAVELRY LINK WARNING) Pacificknitco

Mystic Square-by James Watts 

Making Biscuits Socks- BeanBlossomFIbers

Butterfly Wing Shawl- Stephen West

From Fluff to Stuff - made some rolags. Spun the rainbow and some purple blend. Washed and dried the bfl I did last time. 

Libby:Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles - 1 row since I got back from forest (was tracking progress on all my projects on my phone)

The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -on hold. Outfit didn’t come in time for Forest.

Dino-Homemade by Ari-on hold

Fruit Slice Keychain - Friend Lauren asked me to finish the orange for her - 2 rows in, they usually take me 45 minutes If I just sit down and do it.

Ooh Shiny!

Terri-Spinning fiber. I’m obsessed. Also really watching a lot of yarn dying videos and tutorials. Nicole Frost (frostyarn)on Instagram and  youtube. She’s a really real person which I appreciate. SO MUCH HELPFUL information. Highly recommend it. Puts out really great content. 

Also, vests. 

Best Vest-James Watts

Vacation Vest and Bold Fold-Park Williams 

Zoora Slipover- rosa p- I meant Twisted Rib not Slip Stitch Rib!!!

Libby: Received my ‘Both is Good’ bisexual flag in Pearl DK - it is BEAUTIFUL and now I need to find a project to crochet with it.

Lots of gorgeous Crochet pieces at Forest - Lindsitch (Insta) has been sharing a lot of pieces she found and talking about supporting independent crocheters as fast fashion crochet is all done by hand. 

Leisure Suit-

Terri: Doc Martin, and Endeavour. TASKMASTER Season 15!

Libby: RHOBH - season 6, Workaholics, 1-2 episodes of succession. 

 

Catnip- The good stuff!

The Fluff- The downlow on the cats

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Been a hot minute but today we cover the last six weeks on our unplanned hiatus. Mostly we talk about Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. Litterbox 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. 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 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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Episode 4: So Many Projects, So Little Time.

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Fibercats Podcast is a mother/daughter podcast hosted by Terri and Libby. Co-hosting duties fall on their balls of Fluff: Ruthie, Bubba, Penny, and Bowie!

This week we talk about PAWS, Finished PAWS, Oooh Shiny, Leisure Suit, Catnip and the Fluff! Join us for the discussion and find out about another project Terri has completely forgotten she started. 

Let’s Talk about PAWS: 

Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles 

The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -Talk about Magic Circle Unbearable Hoodie- Le Garcons in Malabrigo Arroyo in Plomo, cactus flower, and natural Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates I didn’t work on this much, but it’s still in progress. 

Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates in Malabrigo Rios Ciebo

Kolorblok- Justyna Lorkowska in many different yarns- Sunshine Yarns Classic Sock, Tosh Merino Light, Knit Picks Stroll. I picked up a highlighter green color to add. 

Dustland Hat- Stephen West- Indigodragonfly superwash DK in Also I can Kill You With my Brain.

FO PAWS

Moonlight Cardigan by Minimi Knits in Malabrigo Mechita- Storm and Knit Picks Aloft Iceberg.

 

Topics today include Litterbox, Catnip, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Fibercats Dyepots, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff. Litterbox Terri: So much has happened since we last spoke. I’m currently on a short vacation which we will talk about more in a bit. Libby: Very busy last weekend with you guys visiting. Worked this weekend Catnip- moving it up today because there is so much good stuff to talk about. Gleam, Pumpkin patch, the beauty of Hyvee, Mt. Horeb and Caves. Terri: My husband, son and I went on a trip to Wisconsin to visit my Libby! We will talk about Gleam, the pumpkin patch, Trolls!, Cave of the Mounds. Libby: Same as Terri’s! PAWS Terri: Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates-none Mystic Square-by James Watts - nope Butterfly Wing Shawl- still plugging away. Nothing much to report on this. Very close to the end of the first skein. Gramma’s Medley Sweater- Tina Tse Knits.I’m about 13 inches into the body. Still in love, but put it aside a bit due to traveling. I picked it back up and discovered I’d made an error. Could have left it (i’ll explain) but didn’t. Leith Hat- in Critical Hit Dyes Shadow of Aerin (DK) I think Druid. Libby: Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles - No progress Dino- About 7 or 8 rows in. Using Knitpicks Mercerized Cotton - Color is Verdigris (blue green) for the body. Undecided on spike colors Pumpkins! FO PAWS Terri: Boneyard Sweethearts (Ravelry Link)-Stephanie Lotven-Originally in my Oooh Shiny. I couldn’t wait. I cast this one on. I am using a random hot pink for the band and pom pom. The body will be Knit Picks Stroll tonal in possibly Orbit and natural. Not really sure lol. Haunted House KAL- Stephanie Lotven-tellybeanknits (instagram) I’ll chit chat about it. A pumpkin! Libby: The Happy Camper- Finished! Will post pics this week. Couldn’t wear it at Wakaan since it was about 90 degrees everyday, but it’s very cute. Rustic Pumpkin - HH Stitchery…On my 3rd one but I’ve finished 2. Instead of cinnamon stick stem, I crocheted some up quick. From Fluff to Stuff - I have plied the leftover blue merino/sw merino/silk with my rolags that I made to pair with it. It looks gorgeous and matches pretty well with the previous merino, merino, silk I had spun and plied. I have spun all 8 ounces of my first and second dye experiments in Corriedale. I also spun about 6 of my 8 ounces of my Gritty Knits September colorway. Fibercats dyepots: I dyed my neon green and black with dark charcoal areas (dubbing this colorway the Void) for my Spooky Boogeyman Cowl and Mitts by Sara Kelly-Grey Owl Knits. Experimented with a spearmint-ish colorway with speckles. I love it. I may need to dye myself a larger quantity. Ooh Shiny! I’m still crushing on Boneyard Sweethearts Sweater by Stephanie Lotven. It’s now also in a sweater pattern and I’m in love. I also need to talk about yarn shops I visited and how fun it all was. While in Madison, I stopped at Fiddlesticks Knits and picked up some gorgeous yarn. There was a trunk show for Kraeo. We missed Sunset Yarns, which looked great, but closed at noon and didn’t reopen until Tuesday after I would already be gone. We did get over to Verona, WI to check out the Sow’s Ear. Libby: Got some yarn at Fiddlesticks from Kraeo - Uncle Mulberry worsted (merino wool silk). Got LOTS of fuzzy yarn at Joann’s. Juicy Couture, Eddie Bauer, etc. for pumpkins. Leisure Suit- Terri: Continued and finished the Witcher. Started Season 1 of The Killing. I rant a bit. Been watching Brooklyn 99, a bit, too. Also, my husband and I started Good Omens season 2. Michael Sheen is delightful, David Tennant is delightful. I’m also really enjoying a character played by Nina Sosanya. She played Sister Mary Locquacious in the first season. This season, she plays a coffee shop owner near Aziraphale’s (Sheen’s character) books shop. Libby: Finished Schitt’s Creek. I cry everytime Vampire Diaries - remembering less of the stuff that happens, Season 4 so I think I dropped off somewhere around here. House Hunters filler Watched a bunch of love island with Lauren the other day The Fluff- Terri: The kitties did not come on the trip. We had a friend checking on them and feeding them their wet food while we were gone. Libby: Penny loved your visit. She’s been very clingy since you left but we finally have the diffuser back so that’s nice. Loves the treats you bought. Crazy for cheese as always 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 21: Starts with Litterboxes, Ends With Litterboxes

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

 

Litterbox

Terri: I’ll start with some pre-fluff. Fluff before the fluff. Bowie got good news. More updates in the Fluff. Last weekend was wafa weekend. This month’s wafa is the 26th, 27th and 28th of APril

 

Libby: I can’t remember anything that’s happened lol I’m just working all the time. I am moving soon so that will be fun?

 

PAWS

Terri:

Layla by Elizabeth Smith. I’m obsessed. Both fronts are done, just about halfway through the back. 

Basic Socks that Rock (ravelry)-Petra Machova Kourilova Talk about Sockudrama-this is about yarn not the pattern. After Sockudrama I decided to go with Critical Hit Dyes-Rainbow Blast Rogue Gradient. 

 

Butterfly Wing Shawl- I did work on this a bit. Not much though

 

Shift Cowl - I’m over halfway. 

 

Leith Hat- I started another in Knicks colors for one of my kids. Using cascade heritage sock. About 4 inches in.

 

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed 

Weighted Crochet Blanket - 1 Color left & weaving in ends!!! It is so cozy & big and is missing one stripe but I almost don’t even notice. 

Crochet Cozy Legwarmers - Only a row or two of progress as I had to go back and fix some mistakes as I’m getting lower in yarn left and I’m about ½ to ⅔ of the way through. I am going to try and finish these this weekend

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - haven’t restarted 

 

FO PAWS

 

Terri: Simple Pleasures in Line weight +Tussock- I did mine in Grittyknits Brushed merino and a ransom sock yarn.

The I’m So Basic Sock (Ravelry link)-Summer Lee toe left of one sock (maybe I’ll finish by the time we record)

 

Libby: none

 

From Fluff to Stuff and dyepots-

Finished spinning up the second half of my Romney lamb from 3L&S and then plied it. It is lovely.

 

Also finished my Alpaca Merino Fire Star from Clear Sky Fibers, plied that as well.

 

I spun up a 3 ounce bat from Ajem fiber arts called shark in the water and plied it together with itself. That is a gorgeous mix of plies and purples. It’s quite lovely. I’m not sure what the mix was as I lost the tag. I’m guessing merino…some sari silk.

 

I had a little of that left over and I plied that with some of the leftover Romney lamb that I had and made a really fun sample sized skein.

 

I spun up and plied about 3 ounces of rolags from Jesse Javete fiber arts. They were greens! So pretty. Spun up really well. 

 

I also spun a 4 oz braid of merino/bamboo. It was really pretty colors. Was a bit harder to spin, needed a lot of prep. I cannot remember where I got that one so if I can figure it out I will pop it in the notes.  

 

I spun up some fiber I dyed. 

Ooh Shiny! 

Terri:

AnnieCarrawayArt-Cute Crochet Loaf Cats-2 separate links

 

Looking at socks and vests again. I’m still obsessed with vests. Flannel and Purls mentioned on his last At the Table Youtube that he should make it the year of the vest. I’m here for it. I’ve been here for it. 

Nothing in particular. Just taking notes. 

The Librarian Vest  (ravelry link) by Skeindeer Knits

Ezra Vest- Orlane Sucche

And one Cardigan caught my eye

Remember the pullover with the granny squares combined with knit fabric by Tanis Lavallee

She’s released a cardigan and it is SOOOO cute. It’s called Jethro.

Libby: It was a little tough for me to find an ooh shiny episode as I’ve been so busy, I haven’t been able to get much inspo.

 

I did want to shout out my twitter mutual, Bailey. She crochets and does nails & she sells her crocheted object. If you want to buy something without making it - her website is nails-by-bay.myshopify.com and she is going by Bknotty handcrafts. She’s got some really cute stuffies, hats, and even cardigans right now for sale.Instagram is _nailsbybay

 

Y’all know I also love amigurumi so I found ANOTHER great designer - lilcrochetedthings 

 

Leisure Suit-

Terri- Silent Witness, I finished it. 

 

Continuing with Vampire diaries. The Red Wedding

I started Midsummer Murders. I think I’m into season 2. It’s been a long month.

 

Libby: 

GOT - we finished it and the end was just as bad as people warned. There’s so much that just doesn’t make any sense??? And they just go with it?? And I kept asking Brian questions and he would just shrug his shoulders and be like “yep, that’s it”

 

Sopranos - We started watching since neither Brian nor I has seen it and OMG why did we wait? We are on the end of season 2

 

Haven’t watched any true blood since last episode really

 

Watching spongebob?

VPR is getting a little bit better this season -

Catnip-

Getting good news from the vet. Also discovering how amazing the A & A Supermarket is in Fargo. 

                                          

Libby- Last weekend a good friend of ours showed us the most amazing asian food market. 

 

Chicago last weekend - we saw Visages at Primary Nightclub and then Stephen and Damian Marley at the Aragon Ballroom

 

The Fluff- Terri: New cat litter

 

Libby: Penny has been so demanding like we don’t feed her lol. I did get her a new rainbow wand toy that she seems to really like. She’s not too big on toys so it was surprising for sure.

 

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Terri and Libby, a mother and daughter, bridging the miles between them with many yards and projects. Also cats. On this first episode, they introduce themselves, their cats, and some things they are working on. Also, the Ooh Shiny items distracting them from concentrating on the things they should be working on! We can be seen on instagram: Fibercatspodcast and our website: Fibercatspodcast.com

PAWS (our projects):

Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles

Limepop Hat by Terri Kruse (Thomas)

Moonlight Cardigan by Minimi Knits

Antler Cardigan by tin can knits

 

Ooh Shiny! Links:

Rainbowpeakyarns 

Basketweaver Hat by westknits

Basketweaver Sweater by westknits

Unbearable Hoodie by Les Garcons

Episode 19: 5 Takes Not Take 5.

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

 

Litterbox

Terri: This week was so warm. Last weekend was Wafa weekend, I wafa’d my little heart out. 

 

Libby:  It was warm here too. I’ve been working though lol

 

PAWS

Terri:

 

Manou- By Isabell Kraemer-

Butterfly Wing Shawl- 

Simple Pleasures in Line weight +Tussock- 

 

Shift Cowl -

 

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed

Weighted Crochet Blanket - 

Crochet Cozy Legwarmers 

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber -

 

FO PAWS

 

Terri: Leith Hat-Ysolda Teague Yay done in Dreamy Magic- all the colors by A Whimsical Wood Yan Co

Gramps Cardigan- I FINISHED. Just awaiting buttons and a block. A few bumps. There are a few design choices I made to change it. 

Libby: none

From Fluff to Stuff -II plied the Montadale that I spun last time. Somehow had a bit left on a bobbin. 

I also plied the green rolags with the bfl like I discussed last time. ALso had a bit of this green leftover, so I took this and the montadale and plied them together to make a really fun little mini skein. 

I spun up an additional 4oz of a BFL/Dorset mix from Sheepishly Made out of Michigan. This was a wafa purchase. I am really interested in trying different mixes and breeds that I’ve not tried before. 

I also spun up 4 ounces of something that is very soft. I had gotten a couple braids of a new wool called Shaniko from Grittyknits. It is pretty soft. This was an overall minty colored skein with pops of neons throughout. It is stunning spun up. And was such a nice spin. I find soft things sometimes a pain to spin. Or a bit fussy maybe??? This was like buttah…seriously so nice. I definitely suggest checking it out. I need some more, but I’ve gotta spin up some stuff to make room because as I mentioned earlier, I wafa’d my little heart out. 

 

I made up some rolags…a lot of rolags (posted on Insta) I’ve been spinning some of the green ones. I did about 2 ounces, then spun 2 ounces of a green gray to ply with that. 

 

I then grabbed some of my jessie javete fiber arts rolags. I had 3.2 ounces and I split those and will ply them together. These are a mix of really pretty sort of earthy colors. In Merino and then they have sari silk throughout. The yarn will probably be a bit thick and thin with some of the additions. I think it will be quite lovely, though.

 

I grabbed a 4 ounce bump of a wafa purchase from alpaca pines. It is a mix of Romney and suri alpaca. Also looks to have a bit of Angelina in it as well. I have half of this spun up. 

 

Finally, I also grabbed a braid of 18.5 micron (superfine) and shimmer nylon. I’m spinning this quite thing. Might be my first legit 2ply fingering weight once I ply it. Spinning up like a dream. It’s in blue/purple and green. I got this from Qwerky FIberwerks at the Fargo Fiber Festival. 

Ooh Shiny! 

Terri: I got real fixated on vests. Then I remembered bookmarking a pattern called Layla by Elizabeth Smith. I’m obsessed.

I also saw and become quite enamored with The Hechima Collar Sweater by Noriko Ichikawa 

 

I’ve been shopping for hand carders. I’ve got that fleece to process so I’m thinking I need some. I’m considering Ashford Hand carders. Are there others out there that are good? Idk. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

Libby: 

Fishies pattern - Etsy shop: Rubyburt - want to make some, may add silvervine to make some cat toys

Hat pattern - Sarahmaker ran by Sarah Stearns - going to make this one first, I’ve used her website a TON while learning

 

2 new hooks:

Tulip - can’t remember why I ordered this one but it does feel nice in the hand

Kollage Square Hooks - Feels SO NICE, pointed for the waistcoat stitch

Leisure Suit-

Terri- Silent Witness, True Detective Night Country

 

Continuing with Vampire diaries. 

Libby: All of my shows have started back up, it’s great but there’s so many I can’t remember which days they air

 

Bachelor - Joey

Curb your enthusiasm -  season 11?

VPR - Also season 11! Post-Scandoval. We actually saw one of the people in the show DJ..it was…not good

The traitors with Alan cumming - I started watching season 1 and it was so good!! Season 2 is airing now

Still watching game of thrones with Brian

Catnip-

Terri-We had a much needed quick trip to Fargo for some amazing food and antique store shopping. 

                                          

Libby- Lots of weekend shows lately

 

The Fluff- Terri: Kitties have been really good. But, Bowie is relentless in his quest to eat earlier and earlier every day. He’s been super playful too. 

 

Libby: Penny’s being Penny.

 

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Episode 16: Fibercats Unwrapped!

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

 

Litterbox

Terri: Spotify wrapped. Post Thanksgiving madness.

 

Libby:  Work has still been absolutely insane and then migraines and then I got sick. 

 

PAWS

Terri:

Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates-Sleeve 1 is about 10 inches

Mystic Square-by James Watts - nope

Butterfly Wing Shawl- onto second ball (talk about twisty mess)

 

Libby:

Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles  - No progress

Weighted Crochet Blanket - Easycrochet using the Eddie Bauer Fireside Jumbo Plush - on the 2nd row just finished chaining which took me a little bit because I wanted to make sure it wasn’t too tight.

Looking at yarn for some legwarmers again on a previously mentioned pattern - Going to start soon I think Crochet Cozy Legwarmers by SirinsCrochet on etsy

 

FO PAWS

Libby: Dino- Homemade by Ani - Finished the first and an inverted second one! Gave the second one to a friend of mine for her birthday last week

 

Terri-Gramma’s Medley Sweater- Done!

 

From Fluff to Stuff -I plied my purple people eater dye experiments. I started spinning some Polypay/rambouillet blend that I got at the last WAFA sale from Leaf Livestock. It spins up quite lovely.

Finished Polypay and plied it. Had a bit left over that I left on a bobbin. I also finished the Alpaca, bamboo, Rambouillet (Clear Sky Fibers)that I had started. Plied that as well, also had a bit left over. I then started and finished some merino and silk noil rollags from Jesse Javete and I wasn’t sure what to ply them with, so I did up some black and hot pink merino rollags. Those came out so HAWt lol. It’s like Lisa Frank and Darth Vader had a baby wrapped in a pride flag. It’s glorious. And lo and behold I had some of the pink and black leftover from that. So, I then took the merino in pink and black and pied it with the remaining alpaca, and then some of the polypay for about an ounce of some really cool marled yarn. It all turned out so fabulous. I need to wash and get pictures up.

 

Ooh Shiny! 

I need a quick project. Will find some. Also ponchos

Sable Cowl-Ravelry link

The Shift-andrea Mowry

Maybelle Cowlette-Carina Spencer

Libby: 

I got 2 more diamond painting things 

Waicrochets on instagram - the cutest amigurumi plushies I’ve ever seen

BMO’s from Adventure time, axolotl, Bulbasaur

Patterns on Ko-fi

 

Leisure Suit-

Terri- We had paused Vampire Diaries as our together watching show and we are going between only murders in the building and Loki. We made it back to Vampire Diaries after all of that.

 

Also, still watching Silent Witness. I’m on Season 9. 

Libby: I’m still on a break for VD

I finished Only Murders in the building - sad I have to wait now for another season.

Started Love Island UK - almost done with season 3

BIP is over

Started Doc Martin

Brian and I are rewatching game of thrones

 

Catnip-

Terri-Thanksgiving! 

 

Libby-Thanksgiving

Pete Davidson at the Oprheum

Friendsmasgiving

 

The Fluff- 

Terri: It’s been a time. Poor Bubba.

 

Libby: Penny has been a little insane. 

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Episode 12: It’s Salsa Season. Note: Steve the Editor, Terri's husband, has an opening note for this one. This episode has some technical difficulties and we are not really sure why. But Steve the editor worked his magic and it is listenable. We are so sorry! We thought about ditching it, but Libby and I always have so much fun when we record together. We will put another out very soon if this one isn't one you can get through. Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Fibercats Dyepots, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff. Litterbox Terri: I have a million tomatoes. Stress. Libby: SO MUCH WORKING. Visiting family this weekend PAWS Terri: Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates- Did NOT DO! Mystic Square-by James Watts - nope Butterfly Wing Shawl- Stephen West. I did work on this a bit here and there. Mostly in the car. But, it is coming along. Gramma’s Medley Sweater- Tina Tse Knits. I STARTED IT. Libby:Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles - About halfway through the back side of the bag SO CLOSE The Happy Camper- No progress, but I’m about to knock this one out since I want to wear it at the end of the month Dino- No progress yet, haven’t restarted. Probably will after I finish my bag FO PAWS Terri: Best Vest-James Watts in Bounce Dk Mermaid by Rainbow Peak Yarns -I finished. It’s lovely. Breathe and Hope- by Casapinka I started this…well over a year ago. It’s being worked up …in Malabrigo Mechita, and I think the colorways are Paris Night and Lynx. Don’t quote me on that but those look the closest. From Fluff to Stuff - I plied and washed my super shiny yarn. I need to take a bunch of pictures. It’s gorgeous. I also spun up 4 ounces of BFL from grittyknits. I plied it together and it is ready for a wash. I started spinning a couple of hot pink rolags. I’ve got about 2 ounces of that ready to be plied and then also started a gorgeous blue braid I got at the Fargo Fiberfest. It’s by Qwerky (gotta look this up.) and it’s a 40%merino, 40%superwash merino and 20% silk. It’s very lovely. I have 2 4oz braids of that. Fibercats dyepots: Introducing. Terri dyed some stuff. Ooh Shiny! Bare yarns. Wool2dye4, knomad, indie dyer, knitpicks. Dyes. Dye videos. Chemknits Essence of Autumn Libby: ALL THE PUMPKIN PATTERNS. Love seeing the fall designs Going to go to Joanns this week to look for some fall yarns for some pumpkins to crochet Puffy Pumpkin - Dogwood Crochet…textured pumpkin with crocheted stem Rustic Pumpkin - HH Stitchery…says its beginner friendly. Looks like a cinnamon stick stem? Pumpkin - OTHCrochetNook on insta, free pattern cute little pumpkins with cinnamon stick stems Wreath - OTH CrochetNook, free I may need to get big hook and some chunky yarn but I could knock this out pretty quickly I think Leisure Suit- Terri: Finished Better Call Saul. Will talk about that. And how I see Saul in Breaking Bad. Immediately dove into Breaking Bad. Still not convinced. I get why people like Jesse. But he does some dark stuff in season 3. Libby: Finished this season of the bachelorette, which means BIP starts soon!!!! On season 2 like episode 4 of Only Murders Started Curb your enthusiasm - seen bits and pieces over the years but never the whole thing, almost done bc we keep it on in the background a lot Fall means its time for a Gilmore Girls rewatch Catnip- Terri: I had to reach for one as it has been a rough couple weeks. But, ok. Salsa. I love Salsa Season. It’s here and I have a ripe ghost pepper in my garden. That means ghost pepper salsa! But, also…family visit. I had to add this in since I had the other catnip when we were going to record last week. Libby: I had to reach as well, bc same, but I did get a promotion at my job so I am now a QA Estimator. We did have a nice little bday party for our friend a couple weekends ago. The Fluff- Terri: Bowie is graduating to big kitty food now. At 11 months, he is ready. He’s a big boy. Libby: Penny is not super happy to be at grandmas right now. She’s such a homebody. She sleeps behind my desk now because it’s dark. 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 8: That's Some Heavy Damage

Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, Spinning News (needs a name), Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff.

Litterbox

Terri: Garden is Whoooooo. It has been so HOT. It was 94 today, which it’s NUTS. Friday I have a spinning class!

 

Libby:Work has been so busy.Busy getting ready for Electric Forest - lots of prep including cleaning cars, camping gear, buying supplies, etc. 4 days long

 

PAWS

Terri: Unbearable Hoodie- I am at the body ribbing! I think I might do the hood next instead of the sleeves. 

Gramps Cardigan- did work on this, made about an inch of progress

Mountain Doodle Cowl-(RAVELRY LINK WARNING) check progress, did work on a bit

Mystic Square-by James Watts - set aside this week

Making Biscuits Socks- I did cast this on, but not as socks. 

SPINNING PAWS-I spun about 2oz of Shetland. Plied it on Friday. Will be washing and drying today. I started some multicolor gray and white BFL. Almost half of 8 oz spun up. Love the way BFL spins. 

Libby:Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles-finished a couple rows

The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -on hold. Outfit didn’t come in time for Forest.

Dino-Homemade by Ari-on hold

Fruit Slice Keychain - finished, just need to add keychain attachment, embroidery, and stitch closed

Ooh Shiny!

Terri: I have been looking at purposely shopping from LGBTQIA+ shop owners.

Critical Hit Dyes

GamerCrafting Yarns

What Mustard Made

Made a donation to the Trevor Project via flannelandpurls. He has a fabulous instagram and he is doing a giveaway on his instagram. Check it out. You can join the giveaway through June 30th. All the details are on posts in his instagram which I will link in the show notes. 

Next Shiny, I am obsessed with rolags and ordered blending board materials and a few things to make rolags. That will be an experiment. I will post pictures. I ordered a variety of things from a variety of places and I’m excited to start playing with it. 

Libby: Non-fiber related craft. fake flowers.

Mr and Dark Wobble Plushies - Lindstitch 

Leisure Suit-

Terri: Terri talks about Lucky Hank, Doc Martin, and Endeavour. 

Libby: Finished Community - on to Workaholics. Didn't watch any more of succession.

Catnip- 

Terri: Talks about a lovely weekend and yarn dyeing last Saturday. It was run by two sisters who also run the North Dakota Handspinners group. Their names are Julie Magnall and Jeanne Roster. Their website is www.NDhandspinners.com 

Libby: Had a little bbq with some friends on Friday night. Ribs, cornbread, potato salad etc. Watched adventure time & played cornhole.

The Fluff- 

Terri: Fresh Catnip. My cats love it. 

Libby: Not much new going on with Penny. Getting sad to leave her this weekend 

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Episode 10: Don’t Forget the Catnip and Cookies

Working notes

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

Litterbox

Terri: Been busy at work, though this week seems manageable. Been a while since we podcasted Going to sell some craft stuff I’m not using. Planning a trip to Wisconsin.

Libby: Full weeks of work are torture!!

Lost my kit of hooks and  notions so I could only work on projects that used the 5 mm hook

PAWS

Terri: Best Vest-James Watts in Bounce Dk Mermaid by Rainbow Peak Yarns -I’m about 6 inches into the body

Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates. I have made progress!

Mountain Doodle Cowl-(RAVELRY LINK WARNING)No more progress

Mystic Square-by James Watts - no more progress

Making Biscuits Socks- no more progress, reassessing, hear why!

Butterfly Wing Shawl- Stephen West. Have worked through wedge 9.

Libby:Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles - I had a small snag literally! After I fixed it I did quite a few rows. Starting to realize my gauge may be a teensy bit off

The Happy Camper-Stellar threads in Knit Picks Chroma -did another row.

Dino-Homemade by Ani - got the rest of my stuff

FO PAWS

Terri: Unbearable Hoodie- Follow up

From Fluff to Stuff - Plied my rainbow rolags with my red/orange bfl spin. Washed skeined. It is BEAUTIFUL. I also finished the blue rolags and am spinning some merino right now that I might ply with them…or I might decide to try and chain ply it. 

Libby: none for me this week

Ooh Shiny!

Spinning and dying fiber. I did join an instagram subscription to @grittyknits on instagram. Website is Grittyknits.com. There are some special perks that go with that. So check her out. I also subscribed to her monthly fiber sub as well and I’m super excited for that.

Gnomes- of mine, so I needed different ones. I’ve had the pattern Never Not Gnoming by Sara Schira. And spinning of course!

Libby: 

Good Vibrations Throw Over by Daisy and Dime (insta: @shopdaisyanddime) w/the Fiber Company (thefiberco.com)

Jebel Button Up by Hanna Louise (insta: @Handmade by Hanna Louise)

Leisure Suit-

Terri: I watched a lot of new stuff and some old stuff. Hooked on something new to me!

Libby: Watching everything! 

Catnip- 

Terri: I have discovered a love of a drink called the peach bourbon smash and cookie talk! Controversial opinions ahead.

Libby: Went to the botanical gardens with Brian last Sunday. It was hot but beautiful! Went for an early dinner at Monty’s blue plate diner and then took a nap

The Fluff- 

Terri: We got some new chairs, I mean, the cats got some new chairs.

Libby: got penny a new toy that she has totally ignored. 

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Episode 15: Wooly Wools, ya know what I mean. Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Fibercats Dyepots, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff. Litterbox Both: Social media Instagram: Fibercatspodcast Facebook: Fibercatspodcast Ravelry: Fibercatspodcast PAWS Terri: Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates-I’ve finished the neck decreases and gone to sleeve #1. Mystic Square-by James Watts - nope Butterfly Wing Shawl- did not work on this Gramma’s Medley Sweater- Tina Tse Knits. I’ve finished one of the fronts. Starting the second so good progress on this. The Big Granny Square Blanket that is mostly Rios Libby: Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles - I’ve done a couple rows here and there. I always forget what stitch pattern it is when I take a long break Dino- Homemade by Ani - 15 rows in - still need to decide on a spike and tail color. Had to take a short break bc I forgot I needed to do the face soon and had no embroidery thread handy. FO PAWS Leith Hat- in Critical Hit Dyes Shadow of Aerin (DK) I think Druid. Libby: Finished my last pumpkin - posted photos of them all on instagram last week. From Fluff to Stuff -I plied my purple people eater dye experiments. I started spinning some Polypay/rambouillet blend that I got at the last WAFA sale from Leaf Livestock. It spins up quite lovely. What is Polypay? A medium sized sheep breed that was developed in the 1960s at the US Sheep Experimentation Station in Idaho. They are noted for being good meat and wool sheep. They are a cross of 4 sheep breeds: Rambouillet, Targhee, Dorset, and Finnsheep. I am enjoying it a lot. I’m spinning it the thinnest I’ve spun yet. It’s so easy to spin. It’s roving instead of top so it’s not as smooth but it’s very soft. Fibercats dyepots: Overdye projects-Cascade 220 and Cascade Merino Dream Ooh Shiny! Terri-Rustic wooly wools are drawing my attention lately.  WAFA Junction Fiber Mill Manou-Ravelry link- Sweater by Isabell Kraemer Libby: OBSESSED with Daisy & Dime’s patterns.  Looking at blanket patterns and I think I’m going to go with the EasyCrochet Weighted Crochet Blanket. .I wanted something simple & Striped I’ve been doing diamond dotz LOL. Leisure Suit-   Terri- Finished the Killing.  Finished Season 2 of Good Omens. ADORED it.  I watched most of the first season of Vampire Diaries, alternated with a bit of Poirot. Talk about opposite ends of the spectrum.   Taskmaster Season 16 Libby: I’ve been watching this season of BIP - no comments really Took a break from VD but I’ve been watching episodes here and there. I’m on like season 6 now. Started Love Island UK - finished season 1 and halfway through season 2 Brian and I have been watching a little bit of The regular show Football believe it or not   The Fluff- Terri: A bit about Bubba. The kitties have been great! Libby: Worried Penny may have a UTI or she’s just stressed again. She peed our bed while asleep the other day. Other than that, she’s been getting a lot of attention from my friends. My friend Tori sewed her a little toy and she LOVES it   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 22: Something About Chickens

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

 

Litterbox

Terri: Wafa is April 26,27, and 28th.

 

Libby: Working and packing to move, so I haven’t had much time to actually work on anything since our last episode 

 

PAWS

Terri:

Paul Klee Sweater (ravelry link)- Midori Hirose

 

Basic Socks that Rock (ravelry)-Petra Machova Kourilova 

 

Butterfly Wing Shawl- I did work on this a bit. 

 

Shift Cowl - 

 

Leith Hat- Using cascade heritage sock. About 8 inches in. 

 

Libby:

Colorblock Bag - stashed 

Weighted Crochet Blanket -

Crochet Cozy Legwarmers - 

Wizard Hat by Morale Fiber - 

 

FO PAWS

 

Terri: Layla by Elizabeth Smith.

 

Libby: none

 

From Fluff to Stuff and dyepots-

I spun a batt in blues and grays from Leaf Livestock. It’s quite a gorgeous color.

 

I went rolag wild. I spun up 2 of 4 ounces of rolags from Gritty Knits. I also spun up most of 4 ounces of Panda from Gritty Knits in a neon green colorway. It has bits of orange and even some dark green to brown. It’s quite lovely. SO BRIGHT

 

Speaking of Gritty Knits, I also spun up some some aqua/grey/black textured rolags. These have like everything, merino, corriedale, south american wool, sari silk,, silk noil,  flax, viscose. They are gorgeous.

 

I spun another half set of rolags from Hidden Pastures

I had talked about some rolags I made in purples. I spun those up. Had a lot of one of the colors left. Probably an ounce extra. So, I spun up some pink/purple ones as well to ply with it. That came out perfectly. 

Ooh Shiny! 

Terri:

Hmmm. Sewing stuff- Matchy Matchy Sewing Club Archer Pants

Been contemplating an Emotional Support Chicken (ravelry link) again. 

Libby: I’m not aloud to buy or start anything until after we move LOL

 

Minnie’s Crochet Friend - Vanessa on insta (she/her) Mini Potted Plant friends. These would be cute decorations once I move to replace the plants I’ve killed off over the years

 

Nesting Hens Egg Gathering Apron - Thomson Farms on etsy - this is just so cute

Leisure Suit-

Terri- I’m deep into Midsummer Murders. If the rest of the world judged England based on this show…my goodness LMFAO. It’s so funny. I am somehow on season 6. I don’t know how.

 

Continuing with Vampire diaries.Bonnie bought some bad people back from the dead. (I actually meant when she brought back random vampires and put them in Oscar and Jo, not the Heretics.)

 

Now Damon and Stephen are trapped in the Phoenix stone thing. 

I watched another episode of FBI. The acting on this show is not the best.

I watched the first 3 episodes of a Gentleman in Moscow. 

 

Libby: I’ve been reading more than watching tv or anything (whoops) - finished the firsts ACOTAR book. I also picked up 2 other books: the Colour of Magic (the first discworld book) by Terry Pratchett and The marvelous light by Freya Marske which is supposed to be kind of similar to neverwhere and was highly recommended to me.

 

Sopranos - season 4 still I think, we haven’t watched much since Brian had a trip he went on

 

Vampire Diaries - restarted a little further than where I left off. The show moved from streaming on HBO to Peacock so I couldn’t figure out exactly where I was and I needed a refresher. I’m at the part where Sherrif Forbes just died (very sad) and Enzo hits Matt with the car in front of Sara

 

Catnip- My mom’s 80th bday in Fargo at Brewhalla. It was SO BUSY because they were having their  Fooler’s Ball. But, my mom had a great time so it was a lot of fun. Another good thing. Talk about Majestic e spinner from Level wind Systems.

 

Libby: I mostly have been working and preparing to move so finding a catnip was a little hard this time. I did get to see a show with some friends at the Majestic Theater this weekend and it was fun!

 

The Fluff- Terri: Cats are great!

 

Libby: Penny has taken to laying in my new suitcase! I’m a little antsy about our move with her because she gets so stressed. She’s been upset at us because now she’s used to the varied food flavors and doesn’t want her go-to’s that I can buy in a bulk pack and we have been having to go get her cans of the other flavors as well now

 

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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. 

 

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Episode 2

Terri and Libby, a mother and daughter, bridging the miles between us with many yards and projects. Also cats. In this second episode, we talk about projects, our cats,#brewhalla and some things that we are working on. We also talk about the “Ooh Shiny” items that have distracted us from concentrating on the things we should be working on! We can be seen on instagram: Fibercatspodcast and our website: Fibercatspodcast.com. Terri’s instagram: ninja8tofu9

PAWS-

Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles

Moonlight Cardigan by Minimi Knits in Malabrigo Mechita- Storm and Knit Picks Aloft Iceberg

 Basketweaver Hat by westknits in Whimsical Wood Yarn tonal Purple and Knit Picks DK Pickle Juice (discontinued color).

Audio did cut out on a spot. The last PAW mentioned is a shawl. Will have more details in the next podcast. 

Ooh Shiny! Links:

 The Happy Camper-Stellar threads

Kigi Pullover- (Ravelry Link Warning)Yamagara (Instagram link)

Pockets Full Cardigan-Tina Tse Knits

Brewhalla

Finished-

Limepop Hat by Terri Kruse (Thomas)

Antler Cardigan by tin can knits-finished

Cupcake and Sprinkles Hat-(Ravelry Link Warning)

Episode 17: Fibercats on Ice Topics today include Litterbox, PAWS, From Fluff to Stuff, Ooh Shiny!, Leisure Suit, Catnip, and the Fluff. Litterbox Terri: The holidays. Brewhalla, Family, and Ice Storm 2023. Libby: work & holidays & got stuck PAWS Terri: Gramps Cardigan- Kate Oates Manou- By Isabell Kraemer-  Working this in my overdyed Cascade 220 and my Junction Fiber Mill Making Tracks in Leaf Peeping. Butterfly Wing Shawl Leith Hat-Ysolda Teague-Whimsical Wood Yarn -all the colors. Libby: Colorblock Bag by Dabbles and Babbles - Weighted Crochet Blanket - Easycrochet  Crochet Cozy Legwarmers  FO PAWS Libby: none From Fluff to Stuff - What Mustard Made   Leaf Livestock.  itself. It’s so pretty. Ajem fiberarts.   The Wool and Fiber Arts Group will have their monthly sale January 26th, 27th and 28th on Facebook. Search in groups for Wool and Fiber Arts Group. Ooh Shiny!   Terri: Clay stuff and spinning journal   Libby: Gnome bonnet - Morale Fiber  Hood by Rayncloud art  Leisure Suit- Terri- I forgot to mention Doctor Who last time Also, still watching Silent Witness. Also Vampire Diaries. Libby: I’m still on a break for VD/breaking on live island On like season 5 of doc Martin   Watched a few Christmas movies & shows at moms house but not much on the watchlist since Catnip- Terri-Brewhalla trip Games: Insider, Cultivate, and Monikers were played. We also grabbed an escape room game and Vampire the Masquerade Rivals. Libby-brewhalla and new years The Fluff- Terri: Cats have been great. My husband got me a cat camera for Christmas so I can peek in on them while we are out and about. The cats loved having you visit and they do quite enjoy their new Squishmallow cat bed! Libby: I missed Penny SO MUCH. Brian ended up watching her a few days long er than expected and he told me they were getting testy with each other but I think she’s been a real buddy to him (when I’m not around) since I’ve been back. She won’t leave my side if I’m around. Christmas treats/presents 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