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  • Image of a high school senior staring at the ocean contemplating the future.
    family | homemaking | photography

    Kids Done Grown

    Bymichelle July 4, 2018May 19, 2023

    I didn’t want to title this post, using the dreaded nest reference.  You know the one.  I don’t dread for it’s meaning, just the overused cliched nature.  Also, I’m still…

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  • Image of some new self-striping yarn dyed with this podcast in mind!
    Home DIY | homemaking | knitting

    Episode 13: Stuffity Stuff Stuff

    Bymichelle July 1, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 13 I show progress on my Plum sweater for Junko June and July Knitalong. I also talk about jumpstarting my health and share how you guys have tried that. I also share some home DIY projects.

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  • Image of me in my half-finished Birch sweater in Iceland.
    knitting

    I think I found my perfect oversized sweater.

    Bymichelle June 30, 2018June 6, 2023

    I really wanted to write about graduation but my heart feels full, so I’m copping out with a sweater post instead.  This isn’t just any sweater post, however.  It’s a…

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  • Image of me wearing my Weekender sweater knit with budget yarn.
    knitting

    Weekender

    Bymichelle June 26, 2018July 27, 2023

    Somewhere between starting a podcast and my son finishing his senior year, I have gotten really behind on posting about my knitting projects. It stops today!!!  I said that out…

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  • Episode 12: Ravelry Member #187,412
    knitting

    Episode 12: Ravelry Member #187,412

    Bymichelle June 14, 2018July 27, 2023

    Episode 12 where I share my newly finished Zara Tee and talk about my Ravlery membership over the years. I share Plum progress for #JunkoJuneAndJuly We also talk about managing plastic waste and how to move more. I have tons of links about these things, as usual.

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    Zara Tee

    Bymichelle June 4, 2018July 27, 2023

    I am particularly proud of this tee that I knit for the Tops, Tanks, and Tees Knit-along.  It’s Dianna Walla‘s Zara pattern and involved some things I’ve never done before….

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  • Image of the Zara windowpane tee in progress.
    craft | knitting

    Episode 11: Moving More

    Bymichelle June 1, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 11 I show progress on my Zara Tee and plan for summer knitting and the Junko June and July Knitalong. I share how you guys are unplugging and enjoying the slow life.

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  • Image of the black sand beach in Iceland.
    knitting | photography

    Episode 10: Icelandic Road Trip

    Bymichelle May 18, 2018July 27, 2023

    Join me on my trip to Iceland, a dream since I was in 12 grade geology class. There are lots of fun clips, landscapes, and some Icelandic yarn and knitting too.

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  • Image of my Birch sweater by Pam Allen next to the pattern book.
    knitting

    Episode 9: Ideal Self

    Bymichelle April 14, 2018July 27, 2023

    Episode 9: Ideal Self where I’m knitting the Birch sweater for Iceland and talk self-doubt, healthy movement, and simplifying life. Also we broach the natural yarn vs superwash and give all the links for everything.

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  • Image of a teal yarn from Red Sock Blue Sock
    knitting

    Episode 8: I’m the Neat One Now

    Bymichelle April 5, 2018July 27, 2023

    In this episode I discuss cleaning and purging the Kon Marie way with The Year of Less and how you’re simplifying your lives, both financially and emotionally, while still having creative pursuits. I talk backpacks, vacation film photos, Zida shawl, The Sister Survivor Blanket project, and some Red Sock Blue Sock yarn plans.

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