Category Archives: giveaway

Episode 57: Yarn + New Farm

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

Hello lovelies! We’ve made the move to our new farm! I’m so excited to share a walk-about with you along with an heirloom FO from my great grandmother, a WIP from LB Handknits, a quick book review, and a giveaway … Continue reading →

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Episode 55: Playbor + Knitting = ?

Posted on April 21, 2019 by

Hello lovelies! I found a tiny moment of zen for this cast–in the midst of sheep to shawl, sample knitting . . . and MOVING! Oh my! I can’t wait to tell you all about it! And the new Leelanau … Continue reading →

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Episode 54: Different Directions in Knitting

Posted on April 7, 2019 by

Hello Yarn-folk! Today I have an action packed cast with three sweaters: Turmok by Norah Gaughan, Rumo by Alice Caetano, and Leelanau by French Press Knits. I also have a review of Making Stories Magazine, issue 1–and I get to … Continue reading →

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Indie Interview: Jen Arnall-Culliford

Posted on January 19, 2019 by

Hello yarn folk! Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Jen Arnall-Culliford, who is an amazing designer, editor, and writer! She is the brilliant mind behind the Year of Techniques, a set of patterns and linked tutorials that can … Continue reading →

Posted in Bruton Hoody, community, giveaway, interview, Jen Arnall-Culliford, knitting, tech editing, techniques, yarn, Year of Techniques, year-long | 1 Comment

Episode 49: Books, KALs, and Nerdyness

Posted on January 14, 2019 by

Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 49! I’ll admit to getting a little bit nerdy in this one: We’re talking about stitch dictionaries and charts, Lithuanian knitting, book reviews, and modification KALs for 2019. It’s pretty packed in here . … Continue reading →

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Episode 46: Summer in December

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

Hi everyone! Three weeks have passed . . . and I missed you all! We just celebrated American Thanksgiving–which meant some travel and a break from work and everyday life in Illinois. But I’m back at it and this episode … Continue reading →

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Episode 45: Knitting Men!

Posted on November 3, 2018 by

Hello folks! It’s field trip time! We’re heading to the prison bus to talk to Metaspencer about knitting–men’s knitting patterns, men who knit, and some special hat designs! Then, it’s back to the yarn room for a couple of finished … Continue reading →

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