Category Archives: knitting

Episode 85: Knit Together . . . At Last!

Hey fellow fiber people! This episode is all about the Knit Together Project–complete at long last–and an invitation to get started on one for your own community. Plus, some 19th century wool industry history from Peggy Hart’s book, and a … Continue reading

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Episode 84: Broken, But Still Knitting!

Sadly, I think I broke my pinky knuckle . . . but I still have some WIPS and knitting history for you! Today, it’s Nancy Bush’s Country Socks and the (long overdue) Knit Together Project! It’s so cool to be … Continue reading

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Episode 83: Hikari, History & Bad Sheep!

Hello party people! The time is here for a HUGE giveaway from Bad Sheep Yarn . . . Yay! Plus, my Hikari modifications are finished and I have some history about Yoked sweaters from Kate Davies. Looking forward to spending … Continue reading

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Episode 82: Fox in the Hen House

Hello lovely people! Apologies that this cast was delayed a few hours . . . I had technical difficulties and then–a FOX! Holy moly! Happy to chat about my Hikari WIP modifications, some updates on the Modification class I’m planning, … Continue reading

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Episode 79: Craft and Protest

Hello crafter people. . . I sat down to share some ideas about craft and protest: how they might be connected and relevant to one another. And, at your request, a look at some diverse Speculative Fiction and Science Fiction … Continue reading

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Episode 78: Lost and Found

Hi my fiber folk! How are you? It’s been a beautiful Sunday here in Illinois, and I found time in the yarn room and out at the new skirting table 🙂 In this episode I’ll tell you about my new … Continue reading

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Episode 76: Making in the Pandemic

Hello makers! This episode is all about what Spencer and I have been making in the pandemic. It’s always nice to have Spencer on as a podcast–I know you all love seeing him visit in the yarn room 🙂 Plus, … Continue reading

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Episode 73: New Zealand and Norrland

Hello dear knitting folk! I have a fun episode all about New Zealand sheep and Maniototo Wool, plus a Norrland pattern modification from hat to cowl! Some KAL updates and a HUGE giveaway from Mary Furness Weir of Maniototo Wool. … Continue reading

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Technique Talk: Assia Brill & Distitch

Hello fiber folk! Over the past few months, I’ve been fortunate enough to strike up a correspondence with Assia Brill, the brilliant woman behind Distitch: A New Knitting Concept. The book is brand new and when I saw it in … Continue reading

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Episode 68: Kinky Weaving and the Kitchen Sink

Hello fiber folk! Today’s episode has a little bit of everything (thus, the kitchen sink!) and a Spencer-ism to beat them all: Kinky Weaving. You’ll love this one! So, yes, Spencer returns to the podcast to defend his colorway-honor and … Continue reading

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