These Are the Fastest Socks
These are the fastest socks. As in, my knitting them quickly, not my wearing them to run fast. You know what I mean. The Simply Irresistible Socks- Worsted flew off…
How To Make Your Ugly Moose Sweater, Step-By-Step. Sort of.
You know how I’ve been focused on recreating some famous knits from tv, movies, etc the last few months? Well, Christmas was the perfect excuse to make the How I…
How I Made A Moose Sweater | Episode 87
Here’s how to use a motley collection of stash to recreate a #famousknit from How I Met Your Mother. that doubles as an ugly Christmas sweater. There’s the usual podcast chatter as I finish my sweater and try a weirdo armpit fix. Now you can make your own moose sweater and be cool like me. Sigh.
Mosaic Knitting Workshop Review
I was so happy when I was offered the chance to review Ashleigh Wempe’s book Mosaic Knitting Workshop because I had been eyeing the Saguaro Sunset Afghan for a while….
Crafting a Statement | Episode 85
I talk early 2000s knitting revival ethos, activism, plus some pre-holiday blues seep through as I compare that time with my struggle to make a podcast in the era of “me-as-product,” and the path I see going forward. Hint: I can’t hit the metrics and I don’t want to.
What Makes an Ugly Christmas Sweater? | Episode 83
What makes an ugly Christmas sweater ugly and why I am making one rather than buy a cheap fast fashion version? I talk about famous Ugly Christmas sweaters and misshaped moose.
A Gilmore Core Wardrobe – Famous Knits | Episode 82
In this Famous Knits installment, I help you find patterns for your own DIY Gilmore Girls knit and crochet projects and give ideas for reverse engineering a few. I rant a bit but don’t completely trash Rory because I still want to smell snow.
Recreating Famous, TV-inspired Knits | Episode 80
Spot a #FamousKnit you know? I’m plotting another famous knit- this time from Wednesday. I talk available patterns, showcase other makers, and decide on whether to modify or stay true to the original. Then we discuss happiness- are we there yet? And there’s some heelless sock progress.
Simply Extra | Episode 78
So much extra in Simply Extra | Episode 78. There’s extra mohair, extra stash-busting, extra silliness, and extra progress on my Tobago Bag! Plus a little self-reflection: mine and yours.
Why Chainette Yarn is My Favorite for Summer Knits
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.