A Yarn Tasting + FO’s + Favorite Things

Episode 21 | Where We Knit
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A LITTLE PRESENT FOR YOU! - A 1 skein project - you will receive a June Cashmere project bag, a coupon for a free 1 skein project, and 1 skein of yarn of your choice. Good Luck!
To be considered for the A LITTLE PRESENT, you must please subscribe to Where We Knit on KZbin AND subscribe to June Cashmere newsletter. Winner will be notified on Episode 22, next week.
Discount Information:
Please enjoy 10% off to “Taste” June Cashmere!
You may get a 10% off discount on Fingering and DK yarn, yarn kits, weaving cones and spinning fiber.
Valid February 2 - 8 with code WWK10
Purchases of $70 or more ship for free in the USA.
Enjoy!
What I am wearing:
Brookside Poncho by Tayler Harris
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Finished Objects in June Cashmere
Penny Gloves by PetiteKnit
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*I used fingering held double in colorways Black Cherry for MC and for stripes I used Scarlet, Stonecrop, and Curry
Double Knit Scarf by Hello Hygge Life
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*I used 1.5 skeins of June Cashmere in colorway Scarlet
Check your own personal gauge when casting on this project. I modified it and will have it in my Ravelry page.
WIPS
Rosemary Socks
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Using June Cashmere Fingering with a strand of soft silk mohair
Wishlist for my next June Cashmere Project
Journey Mitts by Kristin Eksuzian
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Sand Waves Poncho by Norah Gaughan
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Crosswater by Tayler Harris
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Favorite Things:
The Libby App
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Orla Kiely Carryall Large Tote
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PortaPuzzle
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[@Piaknits]

Wonderful yarn and I love their story and business model. Thanks for bringing them to our attention. Love that they have ties to Ohio via Amy. Your poncho is fabulous

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much!

[@cullenwinfield1802]

Just borrowed Tree Table Book from Libby - looking forward to listening while I walk … feel we are kindred spirits (retired Kindergarten teacher) … picture book by Mem Fox - Wilfred Gordon Macdonald another gem … if you are not familiar - worth a look! Thanks for your podcast ❤

[@whereweknit]

Will do!

[@melissaemery8686]

I went straight over to her site to check out the yarn. It looks great and for a great company. ❤

[@junecashmere]

Thank you!

[@MichelleLewis-nc8zv]

Now I have to check it out!

[@junecashmere]

Yes! :)

[@AidaBoza]

Great interview, so informative thank you.

[@whome2289]

Thanks for the discount code. I couldn’t resist buying a couple of kits. 😊

[@junecashmere]

Thank you for supporting us! We can't wait for you to knit with our yarn!

[@janet_Luv2_Knit]

Really great podcast. Loved hearing about June cashmere.

[@ksarcasm]

As a woman also in my 50’s. I seriously feel like you are my new best friend. Love your podcast and all your favorite things. Thank you for taking the time. I wholeheartedly enjoy every episode.

[@whereweknit]

Yay! Thank you! 🧡. I hope to meet you some time!😁

[@ColleenZapf]

Just purchased my first kit from June Cashmere!! I love your podcast!!

[@junecashmere]

Thank you for supporting us! We hope you love our yarn!!

[@TonyaWestenskow]

I really enjoyed hearing about June Cashmere. What a wonderful company to support.

[@junecashmere]

Thank you!

[@emmynelson3943]

So glad to hear about this wonderful yarn. I like that the colors are chosen "by hand" -- this is an art!

[@junecashmere]

Thank you!

[@JadiesJars]

Love love love your podcast. I just discovered you. You are generous with your time. A full time teacher at school and you teach knitting and do a podcast. Busy talented lady.

[@lindadavid1669]

Great episode!,, thank you for spreading the yarn love ❤. I’ve signed up for their newsletter and I’m desperately trying to decide what to order - because of course, I want ALL THE CASHMERE! Your poncho is glorious!💕

[@tonishina1192]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful , ethical story.

[@cathylafrenz983]

Thank you for telling us about June cashmere and their support for small family shepherds. It looks so beautiful.

[@knittedfreshdaily]

June cashmere, yes please! Love Libby too. Currently reading The Anxious Generation. Wow! Highly recommend for educators and parents.

[@whereweknit]

Yes, I need to put this book on my list!

[@KnittingWithTravis]

I love the June Cashmere story and went straight over and ordered a fingering and a DK skein. So excited to try this out!! I am going to make a special scarf for my dear mother- she really deserves this small luxury.

[@whereweknit]

@@KnittingWithTravis Lovely gift! She will love it!

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much - and thank you for using our yarn for such a special gift. ❤

[@idavela9773]

Omg, you had me at "little muffin;" what a cutie. Excellent episode. Thank you for sharing. I love your podcast and look forward to many more episodes. Hugs from the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, idaknits27

[@tracyguttenberg5659]

Cashmere is an amazing fiber. I was recently gifted a woven wrap of cashmere...it is beyond soft. I have never had the chance to knit with the fiber. Thanks for the chance...

[@kimberlycase6201]

Kristen what a beautiful podcast, your knitted is gorgeous, have a wonderful week hugs ❤

[@gdarcie]

what a lovely episode...thank you for all of the inspiration! love love love your poncho...and then the mitts? ohmyheavens...glorious! (greetings from north dakota...hope to one day make it into the city to visit dandelion!)

[@annotlewski1104]

This yarn and the history is inspiring. I hope to order some soon.

[@junecashmere]

Thank you!!

[@wandatimp9553]

Beautiful yarn, beautiful story thank you

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment!

[@DianeJames-p5n]

Great episode- loved the backstory on June Cashmere yarns.

[@thehealthyknitter]

I am from Ohio about 2 hours from Columbus and never heard of June Cashmere. I wish they had a storefront but I did subscribe to their newsletter and have already been subscribed to your lovely podcast and would LOVE to try a 1 skein project. Thank you!!!!

[@lgm204]

Thank you so much for sharing June Cashmere with us!! Their story is just the best…..off to go shopping…..

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much!!

[@Pamela-v3b]

What a wonderful store. I can’t wait to purchase this yarn. I support yarn stores that look for ways to help other countries, women, etc. I love your poncho as it drapes nicely and isn’t heavy as some. I might start with the fingerless mittens as my hands are always cold.

[@junecashmere]

Thank you!

[@monicabizelli6710]

What beautiful yarns and a beautiful story!

[@marjoriebahm9239]

Wonderful show. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@KatelynHudson-zx6js]

Sounds like great yarn!!! I also love the Libby app!!!!

[@christinefunk3591]

I’ve never knit with cashmere before. The goats look too cute

[@allisondevisser3474]

A wonderful podcast!

[@lorisnyder3936]

Great podcast! Thank you for sharing June Cashmere with us!❤

[@cibowers4]

Beautiful yarn!! I will definitely order some. Also your poncho is gorgeous! ❤

[@junecashmere]

Thank you! We're thrilled you love the yarn!

[@sandiniklas4882]

Love this episode, I learned so much about the yarn and June Cashmete.

[@patloechner9689]

Thank you for your introduction to this beautiful yarn!

[@CynthiaSteinman]

Loved this episode!

[@beaglesandbobbles9472]

That June Cashmere sounds amazing! Glad to see you!

[@junecashmere]

Thank you!

[@Julie-rk6sp]

Educational, informative and interesting. Thank you for sharing the history and story of June Cashmere. I’m confident a skein or two will find its way to my stash.

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much!!

[@krisannehuey7453]

I can’t wait to read June Cashmere Newsletter! It was something good that I really needed. Thank you for sharing them😊

[@galeannvandevoort6748]

Great episode. I’d never heard of June Cashmere before, thanks for the introduction!

[@heathergeorgakis5118]

Every time I watch your channel I leave with a list of great ideas! Thank you for introducing me to June Cashmere-signed up for the newsletter-and the recommendation for Allen Eskens books.

[@plemberger217]

Really enjoy your podcast and am so happy you introduced me to June Cashmere!

[@valeriefelicetti9144]

I immediately signed up for the newsletter and subscribed

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much!

[@teresat.8145]

Thanks for sharing all the yarny info on June Cashmere! ❤️🧶

[@Lindameyer-b6e]

Went immediately to website & ordered a scarf kit. I'm a somewhat beginning knitter & cant wait to use the yarn. I've not worked w/cashmere yet.

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much! We hope you love our yarn. One of the beautiful things about it is that you can knit, unknit, reknit and the yarn holds its integrity. Enjoy!

[@marielchan5147]

Looking forward to trying out this yarn and supporting the cause.

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much! We appreciate our supports to the moon and back! :)

[@janbatin4708]

I’m really enjoying your channel, and your aesthetic on the patterns you pick, the yarn you pick, and Where you knit. Winning a little treat of cashmere would be a dream come true. Thanks for a great podcast, and I hope to meet you soon. I live in Plymouth…🎶🧶🎶

[@whereweknit]

Thank you so much!

[@makenziegiron-santerelli5820]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing ❤

[@KarininNC]

Thanks for sharing about June Cashmere!

[@aleiscessna5331]

Great to learn of June cashmere. Love your poncho

[@holliegiampietro7030]

TU for a very interesting podcast ❤❤❤ your poncho is stunning

[@theknittedlamb7387]

Thx for the background info on June Cashmere...colors are gorgeous and love the support it gives the community. Signed up for Amy's emails and am already digging into her blog and patterns. What a wonderful present that would be :0) We sound like kindred spirits - former librarian now reading teacher, long commutes, knit love, avid reader that also uses her Libby to get more reading done, and love doing puzzles! Have a great weekend and happy knitting!!

[@whereweknit]

Thank you for watching! I’m so glad you enjoyed learning about JC. Hope you’re the winner!☺️

[@larissatindall7724]

I love your podcast and am also inspired by the history of June cashmere.

[@junecashmere]

Thank you!

[@knitssinprogress]

Fingers crossed I win..just subscribed to the newsletter and I already subscribe to your channel . Would love to try the June cashmere … I’ve never knit with cashmere before 🤞

[@junecashmere]

Thank you! Fingers crossed for you! :)

[@barbaragrant4857]

A fantastic podcast! I am as excited as you are about the cashmere! I signed up for the newsletter and peeked at the kits and the yarn for June Cashmere. I cannot decide if I should go all out for a beautiful wrap/poncho for ME or maybe the Traveler for a daughter who travels worldwide for work. The yarn looks beautiful and I absolutely love the ethics. If only more companies were so thoughtful! Thank you Kirsten! I am already subscribed to you.

[@TheFlosco]

Good to find out more about June Cashmere yarn, and cashmere in general. Definitely going to explore knitting cashmere now. Signed up to learn more.

[@knittingpossect]

Cashmere all the way!! So lovely. The Double knit Scarf is in my queue. Will have to hop over to her page and check out all of her yummy colors. Kim

[@whereweknit]

It’s a lovely garment!❤️

[@junecashmere]

Thank you!

[@Mr3355661]

Delightful! Very interested in June Cashmere

[@KJRobinson-v2n]

Wonderful episode! I enjoyed learning about the properties of cashmere and how it's milled. I love Libby too! You can use Libby with however many library cards you have. I use two different cards from different library systems, so you can check out two different systems. It also let you check out books that you can read on your iPad. Additionally Hoopla let's you read magazines...yes it heaven for book and magazine lovers!

[@whereweknit]

Thanks for the tips!

[@conniebuchner4715]

The yarn is beautiful! I subscribed to June Cashmere newsletter. ❤

[@karenparker9113]

Just ordered a few skeins from June and signed up for their email. Excited to get knitting with it! Thanks for introducing us to them.

[@Reknits4me]

So happy to have caught this episode. The cashmere is stunning and what a wonderful way to support others. Also, your poncho is fabulous!

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much! We hope you love our yarn and appreciate your support. ❤

[@debbieguest9939]

What a wonderful gift. Thank you for a wonderful video love all your projects Just bought the gorgeous scarlet to make the double knit scarf, because of a neck injury my neck is always cold

[@whereweknit]

You’ll love it!!

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much! The cashmere around your neck will be warm, light, and comforting to you. We can't wait for you to be able to wear it.

[@marielbroadwater4949]

Have never knit with cashmere before! It looks so lovely. Anxiously awaiting my order. Thank you and June Cashmere for the discount.

[@whereweknit]

You are so welcome! Curious what you decided to buy???

[@marielbroadwater4949]

@ I purchased 2 skeins of the DK weight in the color Scarlet. I’m not sure at the moment what I will knit with it. I’m thinking about a scarf of some type though. Can’t wait to fondle it if nothing else. 😄

[@junecashmere]

@@marielbroadwater4949 Thank you so much!!!

[@quil10it]

My favorite fiber is cashmere! Thank you. I own June cashmere in my stash. Time to cast on 😊

[@CeliaMaughan]

The yarn sounds wonderful and I’m sorry there is no UK stockist, especially as it’s processed here in Yorkshire. Maybe one day?

[@whereweknit]

Fingers crossed!💛. Thanks for watching!

[@carolb8073]

Very pretty mitts

[@brsmaryland]

Thank you for a very informative episode today. It was very interesting to hear June Cashmere’s story. I’ve signed up for their newsletter and already am a subscriber to your podcast. Now to peruse the cashmere!

[@Benessi4ever]

Thanks for sharing! I will definitely check out June Cashmere, your poncho looks lovely❤

[@juliarutherford6592]

Loved this episode. I just subscribed to June Cashmere! Thank you for the information. I did not know about this yarn.

[@sarahs6557]

I’ve seen June cashmere for a long time but haven’t purchased yet! I would love to try it!

[@mariahite5850]

I will be ordering some June cashmere ❤what is the poncho you are wearing I would to make it

[@whereweknit]

Brookside Poncho❤️. They have a kit for it on the website.

[@mariahite5850]

@ thank you. I just discovered your podcast I really enjoyed it

[@carolb8073]

A beautiful yarn and wonderful people to make it. I would love to have a chance to win a kit and make something beautiful and so soft !

[@sheilarittman8322]

Loved this episode - I subscribed immediately and may try the penny gloves for a luxurious treat

[@whereweknit]

Yay! Thank you for watching!

[@Knitterly]

There’s a fascinating 15 minute audio podcast episode about cashmere. It’s on The Economics of Everyday Things, and the episode on cashmere was replayed on Dec 22, 2024. You can listen and knit at the same time 😊!

[@whereweknit]

@@Knitterly Thank you! I WILL listen to this!!

[@LunchladyKim]

I love listening to books on libby or hoopla. I only started this past fall and don’t know why I waited so long to try audiobooks

[@TheSablelou]

Thank you for doing this interview. I do have one question about their cashmere. I had heard through news and other podcasts most of the finer yarns like cashmere really don’t make it to the makers market because most of it goes to Milan Italy for fashion. Is this something you can speak to?

[@whereweknit]

I’ll ask Amy! Good question. I have not heard this, but want to learn more. Thank you!

[@junecashmere]

​@@whereweknit Excellent question! This is Amy. I understand that there is something to what you heard -- that the best cashmere fiber isn't usually sent to be made into yarn for knitters. However, our founder, Sy Belohlavek, began the company producing yarn for knitters and we send the finest, longest, most uniform fibers to be milled into yarn for makers. It makes an incredible difference. The yarn is able to produce garments with structure that can be worn and worn with little to no pilling. It's amazing. Thank you for asking!

[@AidaBoza]

Hi Kristen again, I have Libby and Hoopla, ask your librarian about Hoopla. I have two sources to find my recording books. I live in ❤

[@whereweknit]

I'll check it out! Thank you!

[@Bethene0317]

Watch you for great knitting and patterns….lost me in this sales pitch for “June Cashmere” …besides there are many U.S. based cashmere producers who are small and rural and attempting to support their families and put food on the table that wealthy women you are targeting should support….just sayin

[@whereweknit]

I’m not targeting anyone or getting any commission and kick back to any of this. Simply sharing about a company I’ve learned about. If you don’t like my content, please stop watching it. I see all of your comments and they continue to be negative. Please just move on to others if my content doesn’t suit your needs. Thank you.

[@Bethene0317]

@ great to know you…as a podcaster..will not take any constructive input ….but only want praising…..too bad…you should be talking up local families and dyers and yarn makers who support their families in this country ….who can benefit from all the money these wealthy people have to pour into this now ‘popular” industry with all their spending money and the high cost of everything related to knitting these days….but you seem not want any remotely critical input….too bad

[@jhug-mann]

Hi, fellow viewer of the podcast here! I don’t find your comments particularly helpful or constructive. As someone who wants to see her podcast thrive and grow, I appreciate that she highlights yarns and brands she has actually used rather than choosing one she has never tried. She does spend a lot of time highlighting SMALL and local businesses in every episode. She films almost every episode in her local yarn store, she did an interview with indie dyer Fiber Macgyver, she highlighted Orchard Acres Textiles (a SMALL and RURAL business in Minnesota). So she IS putting out the content you are looking for. Seems like you ONLY want her to put out content you support, and if that’s the case it might be best to stop watching and unsubscribe. Also, is commenting on a KZbin video really the best way to provide feedback????? She links her email and Instagram in the description box. You could always send her a private email or direct message instead of shaming her publicly, which you have done more than once…

[@livie78]

Done and done. Fingers crossed for that cashmere gift. 🤩🧶

[@junecashmere]

Thank you so much!! Our fingers are crossed for you! :)