Carolina Fiber Girls

Episode 92 Ann’s school is doing testing which is making her have less volume in the clinic. Janis and Brian were at a race this weekend.   FOs Ann – Effortless Sleeves revisited Pulled back the ribbing on my Effortless sleeves, knit 2.5 more inches in stockinette and added a few more decreases, then went...

Episode 91 Ann is on Spring Break!! Finally!! I got to go to knitting at Christen ‘s house today! Janis went to the White Water Center this weekend  for the final Olympic trials. FOs No FOs for us this week WIPs Ann – I have a confession…blanket squares Barn raising squares are happening Squares out...

Episode 90 Brian ran his race and Ann laments her dentist. Check out the sloths here. Round and Round Started my frolic braid today!  Spinning this rambouillet on my Fantasia spinning wheel “Fannie Mae”  Gorgeous spring colors.  From Kristen’s Fiber Studio on Etsy. FOs Janis – knitting machine sweater. Vasa by Dianna Walla Yarn: Paton’s...

Episode 89 We both had travelling weekends.  Janis went to some breweries and has been working a lot.  Ann went to her Mother In Law’s but still enjoyed an extra day off on Monday.  One more week until spring break for her!   FOs Ann – Sockhead Hat Yarn:  Miss Babbs Yummy 2 ply Color:...

Episode 88 Frolic Recap – we had a great time with great friends, old and new. Learned some things and bought some things.   FOs Ann – MIL socks Yarn: Red heart Heart & Sole Color: faded jeans Needles: Karbonz DPNs and Hiya Hiya sharps Needle Size: US 1.5 Notes:  done and gifted – her...

Episode 87 – Mental Knitting Ann’s friend Lauren had her baby and all are doing well. And she gave the other mama at work her blanket and hat and they were well received. Janis and Brian have been enjoying the nice weather. And we are EXCITED about the frolic!!! New way to fold socks FOs...

Episode 86 Ann is a little off her game today due to a tragic accident involving a student from her school.  Knitting is good for the soul, and so let’s talking about knitting.    FOs Janis- Drop Stitch Cowl  for Julie Yarn: Malabrigo Rasta Colors: Whales Road Needles: Dreamz interchangeables Needle Size: US 15 Ann...

Episode 85 – Shaved “cat” Janis and Ann are back together after some sickness and business kept us from recording last week.  Lots of fun stuff to chat about! FOs Ann – Rainbow Along Socks – vanilla Yarn: Lollipop Color: Karma Chameleon Needles: Karbonz DPNs Needle Size: US 1 Janis – Superbowl socks Yarn: White...

Episode 84 Janis had a nice trip to Savannah to see Sarah. Ann gave her baby blanket and sweater to Cohen.  Ann’s daughter turned 18!! FOs Janis – Newborn Vertebrae by Kelly Brooker Yarn: Miss Babs Color: perfectly reckless Needles: Karbonz Needle size: Us 3 Janis- The poop box WIPs Ann – Rainbow Along Socks...

Episode 83 – We follow rules like teenagers Ann is back in IG!!! Sorry for all extra tags!! FOs Ann – sock blank socks Yarn: Knit Picks sock blank that I dyed with Jacquard acid dyes Needles: Hiya Hiya sharps fixed circs Needle size: US 1 Janis – scarf in Unwind Yarn Company – Big...

Episode 82 – Hackers are stupid Ann’s Instagram account was hacked and subsequently disabled.  I am trying to get it reinstated but I might have to start over with a new name

Episode 81 – It’s not stripper sparkle We chat about the upcoming snowpocalypse that is headed our way and Janis is ready with her Malabrigo Rasta to knit her annual snow day cowl.   Ann’s school lost power on Tuesday. Click below for show notes! FOs Ann – Hubby Shortie Socks Yarn: Patons Kroy FX...

Episode 80 – It’s Raining Stash!! Ann is thankful for smart children and is still being intentional.  And  Janis’ husband is going to be MIA for about 6 months due to a big project at work.   FOs Ann – 4 more dog sweaters for same friend – all same improvised pattern.  Also cut a...

Episode 79 We’re Back!!! Jan is with us! Ann had a good break, helped a sick friend and enjoyed her time off.  Janis recaps her Christmas vacation to the west coast.  To see some of the photos check out THIS link. FOs Janis – Maritime by Amy Miller Yarn: Ross Farms Shetland “Rose” Needles: Dreamz...

Episode 73 Join us in this episode where we talk about SAFF, NaKniSweMo, and most importantly, SOCKtober winners!! SAFF Recap – not super crowded, got a few things and saw some folks.  Took the class with Franklin Habit – GREAT class on photography! We met up with: Christen and her mom, Jo Peggy, Susan, Michiele,...