Episode 14: Andrea Mowry and Shelli Westcott – Taking leaps, fiber awareness, local yarns and the love of knitting
Summary: I’m very excited to share the 14th episode of the Woolful podcast. Today we get to meet two beautiful women who both bring something unique, both in personality, design and passion to this fiber community of ours, <a href="http://knitterly.net">Shelli Westcott of Knitterly</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/dreareneeknits-designs" target="_blank">Andrea Mowry of Dreareneeknits</a><br> <a href="http://www.knitterly.net/"></a><br> Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://knitterly.com" target="_blank">Knitterly</a>, a very special yarn shop created by Shelli Westcott, based in Petaluma California and online at <a href="http://shop.knitterly.net" target="_blank">shop.knitterly.net</a>. I am always so amazed at the well curated selection of yarns, fibers and classes Shelli works so hard to provide all us fiber enthusiasts. Make sure to visit when in Petaluma and online at <a href="http://shop.knitterly.net" target="_blank">shop.knitterly.net</a><br> <a href="http://woolful.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/knitterly.jpg"></a><br> Fiber folk 1: I first met Andrea via Instagram and was amazed by her beautiful designs, sweet smile and genuine approach to making and sharing her knowledge. After getting to know her a bit more I realized what an inspiration she is to the fiber community and I know so many of you will resonate with her story. You can find Andrea on Ravelry at <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/dreareneeknits-designs" target="_blank">Dreareneeknits</a> and on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/dreareneeknits" target="_blank">@dreareneeknits</a>.<br> <a href="http://woolful.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ANDREA.jpg"></a><br> Man on the Street: For this week’s “Man on the Street” I’d actually love your input on what to ask the Man on the Street team for future episodes. Visit the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/woolful" target="_blank">Woolful Ravelry group</a> and let me know what kinds of questions you’d like to hear the team answer.<br> Fiber folk 2: Our next guest, Shelli is a mother and grandmother, landscaper, designer, maker, vintage enthusiast and owner of one of my favorite yarn shops, Knitterly in Petaluma. Shelli’s passion for local farm yarns is what initially sparked my interest and was reinforced by her dedication to teaching and sharing through her wonderful shop and her love of knitting. You can find Shelli at <a href="http://knitterly.net" target="_blank">knitterly.net</a> and on Instagram <a href="http://instagram.com/knitterlypetaluma" target="_blank">@knitterlypetaluma</a>.<br> <a href="http://woolful.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/SHELLI.jpg"></a><br> Giveaway:The winner of last week’s giveaway, is Tonya from Plain and Joyful Living! You’ve won three skeins of <a href="http://o-wool.com/collections/yarns/products/local" target="_blank">Local yarn from O-Wool</a>, to make the lovely <a href="http://o-wool.com/collections/patterns-cowls-scarves-shawls/products/blue-bell-hill-scarf" target="_blank">Blue Bell Hill scarf pattern</a>. Congratulations!<br> This week’s giveaway is sponsored by both our guests, Dreareneeknits and Knitterly. We’re giving away Andrea’s most recent <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-radius-collection" target="_blank">Radius collection</a> featuring 4 gorgeous patterns, including a hat, slippers, headband and cowl. We’re also giving away two skeins of Shelli’s <a href="http://shop.knitterly.net/collections/local-pastures/products/local-pastures-bulky?variant=962293156" target="_blank">Radius bulky yarn</a> made from local farms fibers, which is the yarn that inspired Andrea’s collection. To enter this giveaway, leave a comment below.<br> <a href="http://woolful.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/radius2.jpg"></a><br> <a href="http://woolful.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/raduis2.jpg"></a><br> <br> Music by Jónsi.<br> Transcription coming soon!<br>
