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Liz & Zontee help you cope with the cold with quick & easy projects sure to warm you right up. From clothes and accessories to cozy home projects, they’ve got 10 different kinds of projects that you may want to consider this winter season.

But first, the ladies of YarnCraft take a few minutes to answer questions from listeners like you, covering topics from recommended podcasts to color repeats in variegated yarns.

Patterns discussed include:

• Knit Mulberry Cowl
• Crochet Chili Pepper Cowl
• Thermal Knit Cowl
• Knit Foyle’s Cabled Leg Warmers
• Crochet Snowy Lane Leg Warmers
• Knit Norwegian Wristers
• Knit Luxurious Wristlets
• Crochet Acorn Shrug
• Knit Cabled Teal Vest
• Knit & Felted Slip Ons
• Loom-Knit Chunky Footies
• Knit & Felted Draft Stopper
• Crochet Draft Stopper
• Knit Pure Warmth Hot Water Bottle Cover
• Crochet 5 1/2 Hour and Knit 6 Hour Throws
• Knit Cable Comfort Throws

We also introduce our new mini-series “Insider Outlooks for 2011,” featuring interviews with industry insiders from the National Needlearts Association’s winter show, which took place in early January. This week’s episode features friend of YarnCraft, Mary Beth Temple of Getting Loopy, as well as Kimberly Reynolds (aka somebunnyslove) of XRX/Knitter’s Magazine. Find out about trends for 2011 and fun things coming to a yarn/craft store near you!

And on “Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life,” we talk about skill levels in patterns and what they indicate — all because of a great listener question. Have a question of your own? Scroll down for more info on how to share it!

Join us again in two weeks, when we talk about topics from entrelac to Valentine’s projects. Plus, as always, we’d love to hear bout what YOU’RE working on. Share your thoughts! Post a message on the blog or email us at yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com! You can also call in and leave a message at 774-452-YARN–that’s 774-452-9276.

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Theme music is “Boy with a Coin” by Iron and Wine, from the PodSafe Music Network.

Show Notes:
00:11 Intro & welcome
01:29 What’s on Liz & Zontee’s Hooks & Needles
04:20 Listener Questions
09:57 Quick & Warm Winter Projects
20:52 Insider Outlooks for 2011 pt. 1
27:01 Stash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life
34:38 Thanks to our listeners and guests