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Image of Plum sweater sleeve detail.
knitting

Episode 17: What to Do with Myself

Bymichelle September 5, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 17 I share my Plum sweater by Junko Okamoto for our #JunkoJuneAndJuly Kal. I share other knits in the works and talk about the Happiness Project.

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Image of my Intuition shawl in Stress Knits yarn.
knitting

Episode 16: How we Connect

Bymichelle August 15, 2018July 27, 2023

Episode 16 I’m wearing a shawl designed by Stacy Elstone and we talk about using crafting to connect with other people and I share your wool blend recommendations for summer sweaters and everything we are wanting to make soon.

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Image of my Guthrie sweater in the process
diy | homemaking | knitting

Episode 15: Honey Extraction

Bymichelle August 1, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 15 I plot my Summer Sweater Knitalong project and discuss wool blends. I talk about Great Northern, the Twin Peaks inspired knitting book and your thoughts on growing your own happiness plus a glimpse into our honey extraction from the bee hive. I also plot my Guthrie sweater by Caitlin Hunter.

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Image of my scrappy Walk the Block Wrap
knitting

Episode 14: Running the Gamut of Topics

Bymichelle July 19, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 14 we talk about my Walk the Block Wrap made of scraps and I share how you say you deal with wrong thinking,

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Image of some new self-striping yarn dyed with this podcast in mind!
Home DIY | homemaking | knitting

Episode 13: Stuffity Stuff Stuff

Bymichelle July 1, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 13 I show progress on my Plum sweater for Junko June and July Knitalong. I also talk about jumpstarting my health and share how you guys have tried that. I also share some home DIY projects.

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Episode 12: Ravelry Member #187,412
knitting

Episode 12: Ravelry Member #187,412

Bymichelle June 14, 2018July 27, 2023

Episode 12 where I share my newly finished Zara Tee and talk about my Ravlery membership over the years. I share Plum progress for #JunkoJuneAndJuly We also talk about managing plastic waste and how to move more. I have tons of links about these things, as usual.

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Image of the Zara windowpane tee in progress.
craft | knitting

Episode 11: Moving More

Bymichelle June 1, 2018July 27, 2023

In Episode 11 I show progress on my Zara Tee and plan for summer knitting and the Junko June and July Knitalong. I share how you guys are unplugging and enjoying the slow life.

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Image of the black sand beach in Iceland.
knitting | photography

Episode 10: Icelandic Road Trip

Bymichelle May 18, 2018July 27, 2023

Join me on my trip to Iceland, a dream since I was in 12 grade geology class. There are lots of fun clips, landscapes, and some Icelandic yarn and knitting too.

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Image of my Birch sweater by Pam Allen next to the pattern book.
knitting

Episode 9: Ideal Self

Bymichelle April 14, 2018July 27, 2023

Episode 9: Ideal Self where I’m knitting the Birch sweater for Iceland and talk self-doubt, healthy movement, and simplifying life. Also we broach the natural yarn vs superwash and give all the links for everything.

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Image of a teal yarn from Red Sock Blue Sock
knitting

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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