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  • Image of my Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowry.
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    Episode 7: Hygge on Crack

    Bymichelle April 5, 2018July 27, 2023

    Episode 7: Hygge on Crack is the one where we start a conversation on crafting and consumerism and how to avoid going to far and the root of it. I also show my finished Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowry in affordable yarn.

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  • Image of the top of my Bulky Easy One sweater, knit in worsted yarn.
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    In Search of the Perfect Oversized Sweater

    Bymichelle March 19, 2018July 27, 2023

    I have used the Commercial KAL on Stranded Podcast’s Rav page to fuel my quest to re-make the sweaters of my youth.  Basically, everything I am knitting is huge. I have wanted…

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  • Image of my Sexy Vesty by Theresa Gregorio
    knitting

    Episode 6: People Before Things

    Bymichelle March 13, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 6 you tell me what slow living means to you. I show my Weekender progress and am wearing Sexy Vesty by Theresa Gregorio. There are tons of links to resources that encourage a slower, thoughtful way of life and more project planning.

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  • Image of a detail of the cables in The Edge sweater.
    family | knitting

    Episode 5: The Slow Life

    Bymichelle March 2, 2018July 27, 2023

    Episode 5: The Slow Life is about just that plus I show my The Edge sweater by Alina Scnieder. I talk about Alina’s designs, look through KnitScene Spring 2018 together and Stillness of Trees.

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    Episode 4: On Mission

    Bymichelle February 27, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 4 I share pics and video from my recent trip to Peru and a little about the people I met and the work we did.

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  • Image of me in The Edge sweater knit in affordable Cascade Eco yarn.
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    Best Sweater Pattern Ever

    Bymichelle February 26, 2018July 27, 2023

    I did not write this post title lightly.  I say this knowing that, according to Ravelry, I have knit 68 sweaters, many of which I loved.  I say that knowing…

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  • Image of the beginnings of The Weekender sweater that I will bring on a trip as travel knitting
    knitting

    Plane Knitting

    Bymichelle February 9, 2018July 27, 2023

    What an easy, relaxed knit!  I pull The Weekender, by Andrea Mowry, out when I want the ease of stockinette so I can just relax and chat or watch tv….

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  • Image of The Edge cabled sweater in progress.
    knitting

    Test Knit, I Know I Know

    Bymichelle February 7, 2018July 27, 2023

    I realize I said in my first podcast episode that I wouldn’t be doing any deadline knitting projects, no gifts or test knits.  Famous last words.  When Alina of Gift…

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  • Image of me wearing Sylvia McFaddin's With Ease shawl in the afternoon sun.
    knitting

    With Ease

    Bymichelle February 3, 2018July 27, 2023

    With Ease is my first project from Sylvia McFadden‘s Gentle Armour.  This shawl was exactly what I thought it would be.  It was interesting, but not so hard I couldn’t…

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  • Image of me in one of my first hand knit scarves covering my eyes because the sun is so blinding plus I feel stupid.
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    Episode 3: First Knits

    Bymichelle February 2, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 3: First Knits I show photos of and samples of my very first knits and have links for everything. I talk all about the early 2000s knitting scenes and my favorite beginner knitting books.

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