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First Person Maker- A Hike to the Knitting Tree
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First Person Maker- A Hike to the Knitting Tree

Bymichelle July 15, 2023July 27, 2023

In this First Person Maker I take you along on a hike to my favorite tree to indulge my desire to knit and/ or read under it. I talk summer knitting and everyday stuff.

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Why Chainette Yarn is My Favorite for Summer Knits
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Why Chainette Yarn is My Favorite for Summer Knits

Bymichelle July 12, 2023July 27, 2023

I’ve been on a quest for a summer weight yarn that is comfortable in the hottest of environments and I have found it — find out why a chainette yarn became my summer go-to.

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Episode 73: The Summer Patterns I’ll ACTUALLY Make
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Episode 73: The Summer Patterns I’ll ACTUALLY Make

Bymichelle July 11, 2023July 27, 2023

After recent talk about my perfect summer sweater and reviewing all the summer yarns of the past, I show you what I will actually be casting on this summer. The list is brief but destined to be cast on.

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The Lately Pullover Was the Textured Knit I Needed
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The Lately Pullover Was the Textured Knit I Needed

Bymichelle July 10, 2023July 27, 2023

The Lately Pullover from Shannon Cook is recently off of my needles and, sadly, in storage for the very first semi-cool here in central Texas. Really, I just need a…

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Episode 72: What Makes My Perfect Summer Tee or Tank Pattern?
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Episode 72: What Makes My Perfect Summer Tee or Tank Pattern?

Bymichelle July 6, 2023July 27, 2023

What makes my perfect summer tee or tank pattern? I share my personal criteria for comfortable sweaters in the summer, nothing too … uh … demanding.

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Episode 71: Finding the Right Yarn for Summer Sweater Patterns
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Episode 71: Finding the Right Yarn for Summer Sweater Patterns

Bymichelle July 1, 2023July 27, 2023

This is the vlog where I talk about all the yarns I’ve ever used for summer sweater patterns and narrow down the ones that actually worked.

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Episode 70: Lately Pullover & Other Faves
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Episode 70: Lately Pullover & Other Faves

Bymichelle July 1, 2023July 27, 2023

Want my thoughts on knitting the Lately Pullover and other designs by Shannon Cook? This is my vlog review, with all of the patterns listed and links. I also link the yarns I have used to knit her designs.

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AI and I Solve All Your Knitting Problems
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AI and I Solve All Your Knitting Problems

Bymichelle June 15, 2023July 1, 2023

In Episode 69, AI and I tackle some of your knitting problems to see who has the most succinct and useful answer. We talk yoke modifications, my current WIPs and stashbusting.

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The Ugly Truth About Knitting in Public
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The Ugly Truth About Knitting in Public

Bymichelle June 11, 2023June 12, 2023

Knit in Public Day has come and gone and I didn’t participate. Want to know the dark side to knitting in public and if it is worth it?

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Episode 68: No Other Knitting Podcaster Does This
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Episode 68: No Other Knitting Podcaster Does This

Bymichelle June 6, 2023July 27, 2023

This is where I record the eleventy billionth knitting podcast. This week: I search for my elusive niche space of authority in the knitting world and show progress on the…

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