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Image of Worsted Weight heel-less socks knit in Wool of the Andes.
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These Are the Fastest Socks

Bymichelle January 1, 2024January 1, 2024

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…

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Image of a lazily charted moose sweater motif knit in bulky yarn.
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What Makes an Ugly Christmas Sweater? | Episode 83

Bymichelle November 4, 2023December 23, 2023

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.

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Image of me holding up what looks like the wierdest sock ever but is actually the easiest sock pattern ever.
crochet | knitting

Really, It’s a Sock | Episode 79

Bymichelle September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

We are wrapping up the #SimplyIrresistibleSockKAL23 with quite a few of you discovering the easiest sock pattern ever, especially for gift-giving. I also share your thoughts on simple living and…

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Image of me at Zion National Park wearing a summer sweater because I'll do anything for the FO photo
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The Eleventy Billionth Knitting Podcast: Hashtag Goalz

Bymichelle January 25, 2018July 27, 2023

Hello world! THis is episode 1 L The Eleventy Billionth Knitting Podcast. I hope you enjoy watching my introductiona dn musings on Christmas socks, gift knitting, and blogs turning into vlogs.

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