Episode 31: We Didn’t Enter The Fair In Episode 31, Greg and Joey talk about mermaid tails, fair travails, and hiking trails. Sponsors We are Knitcrate Ambassadors! Are you the kind of knitter who would enjoy receiving a surprise package of yarn in the mail every month? Then you need to sign up for a Knitcrate subscription. Every month, you will receive a selection of curated yarn, a pattern specifically paired to use with the yarn, and a treat. Use code KD20 at checkout for 20% off your first package when you sign up for a subscription. Notes Greg and Joey both think the city of Toronto, Canada is a lovely city. There has been interesting discussion about how folks listen to the podcast. Projects Joey is working on the scarf for his son and will have it finished in time for his son’s birthday next month. Greg blocked his Emelyn Mae shawl (project page). It’s a birthday present for his mom. Greg finished his new pair of sock: Board Shorts Socks (project page). Knitting with self-striping yarn is addictive. He is using yarn from Julianma’s Fibre and Meadocroft Dyeworks. Greg published a new hat pattern: Thundertwist. He’s really proud of it. Greg is working on a new shawl pattern. It’s slow going, because he pretty much only works on it on conference calls at the office and during his lunch break. Greg started a pair of sport-weight socks for his mom (project page). Review: Lorelei’s Journey: Knitting for (Mermaid) Dolls and those who Love Them. Greg and Joey enjoy this book and recommend it to anyone who knits for kids who would enjoy mermaids. Events The County Fair KAL is in full swing. Check out our Ravelry group for details. We have some new prizes in the prize bin! One is the Concordia poncho pattern by Sara Bauer. The other is 1 skein of hand dyed Knot My Style fingering weight yarn (440 yds/100 gm Merino/silk 70/30) from vmille Vicki. SAFF — October 27-29, 2017. Greg is planning on attending. Ol’ North State Knitting Guild — Greg spoke at the September 11, 2017 meeting and had a great time. Georgia Fiber Fest — September 7-9, 2017. Joey was unable to attend due to complications caused by Hurricane Irma. Podcasts we mentioned: Yarns At Yin Hoo  Misc Joey is enjoying Project Runway. Greg has been enjoying being a part of the Textile Talk with Abby Franquemont Facebook group. Joey is enjoying his row counter app on his Apple watch. Joey has been hiking. Check out these photo albums: Raven Cliff Falls Appalachian Trail, Jarrard Trail, and Slaughter Creek Trail Stone Mountain Park