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  • Image of my Totoro pullover sweater I drafted using Elizabeth Zimmerman's recipe.
    knitting

    Episode 24: Still Learning

    Bymichelle January 15, 2019July 27, 2023

    Episode 24: Still Learning where I talk about your influences to take chances in crafting and the #WIngItKAL has begun! I plan my plaid sweater while wearing my Totoro sweater inspired by EZ that I created a chart for. I also show progress on Kapsel about how I let my faith guide me (or try to) and comfort me in hard times.

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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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  • Zida
    knitting

    Zida

    Bymichelle July 20, 2018July 27, 2023

    After a while, it gets hard to express how much I enjoyed a knit without sounding repetitious.  I say a lot of the same things, especially if it’s a favorite…

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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 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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  • Image of my Sexy Vesty by Theresa Gregorio
    knitting

    Episode 6: People Before Things

    Bymichelle March 13, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 6 you tell me what slow living means to you. I show my Weekender progress and am wearing Sexy Vesty by Theresa Gregorio. There are tons of links to resources that encourage a slower, thoughtful way of life and more project planning.

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