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Image of my first pattern repeat of Saguaro Sunset Afghan.
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Mosaic Knitting Workshop Giveaway!!

Bymichelle November 20, 2023November 29, 2023

This is a fun little video where I flip through Ashleigh Wempe’s Mosaic Knitting Workshop book, talk mosaic knitting vs intarsia, and show my Saguara Sunset Afghan progress- perfect use of Mandala Ombre yarn. I share what I like about the book and how to win a copy in my giveaway.

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Episode 67: I Did Not Make This
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Episode 67: I Did Not Make This

Bymichelle April 17, 2023July 27, 2023

I answer your questions and give the dirt on what I really wear, why my family didn’t love my knits for years, and I tell many more summer knitting lies.  Find…

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Image of the wonkiest crochet blanket in existence.
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Episode 66: Wonkiest Blanket Ever

Bymichelle March 4, 2023July 27, 2023

Today I talk about my sad little fix on the wonkiest blanket ever and we finish up the Stashbusting the New Year make-along with a couple of giveaways. We talk…

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Episode 50: So Much Hue and Me
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Episode 50: So Much Hue and Me

Bymichelle February 16, 2022July 27, 2023

Wondering if you’d enjoy hand knits made from Lion Brand yarn? Watch me try on a couple of year’s worth of Two of Wands knitting and crochet patterns, all worked in Lion Brand yarns and hear my review of the experience. There’s also some life talk because I took a little break.

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The One Week Baby Blanket
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The One Week Baby Blanket

Bymichelle February 20, 2020July 27, 2023

A few weeks ago I found myself doing something I never thought I would do: waiting, literally waiting, at the door for the mailman to deliver a yarn purchase. It’s…

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Episode 45: A Hat and a Blanket
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Episode 45: A Hat and a Blanket

Bymichelle February 18, 2020July 27, 2023

Episode 45 is all about my finished Voyager Hat by Two of Wands, my finished Sunset Highway sweater by Boyland Knitworks, two baby blankets and a my Campfire Blanket Scarf plus a look at Elemental Knits.

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Episode 44: Goal #1- Fixing and Finishing
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Episode 44: Goal #1- Fixing and Finishing

Bymichelle February 2, 2020July 27, 2023

In Episode 44 I talk about projects I need to either fix, like my Winston Pullover and personal sweater pattern or things I need to finish like my Floozy Cardigan. We also talk about materialism while I show lots of stuff.

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Image of me curled up reading an issue of Knit Wit wearing my socks knit in the Michelle colorway from Lovebird Lane
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Episode 43: Knitting Reads Etc.

Bymichelle January 27, 2020July 27, 2023

Episode 43 we discuss purging stuff and I share my Holly Jolly socks and other sock designs and the beginning of a granny stripe knit just for me in the scrappy blanket make-along!

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Image of my hand knit Christmas stockings hanging with care in front of our TV with a fireplace screen saver playing.
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Episode 42: A Less- Traditional Christmas

Bymichelle December 24, 2019July 27, 2023

In Episode 42 I talk about my giant hand knit socks that I made as stockings and other non-traditional ideas for celebrating Christmas you all gave me while our home is being repaired. Plus there are lots of WIPs and my scrappy blanket make-along project.

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Image of a teal yarn from Red Sock Blue Sock
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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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