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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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  • Image of my Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowry.
    knitting

    Episode 7: Hygge on Crack

    Bymichelle April 5, 2018July 27, 2023

    Episode 7: Hygge on Crack is the one where we start a conversation on crafting and consumerism and how to avoid going to far and the root of it. I also show my finished Weekender sweater by Andrea Mowry in affordable yarn.

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  • Image of the top of my Bulky Easy One sweater, knit in worsted yarn.
    knitting

    In Search of the Perfect Oversized Sweater

    Bymichelle March 19, 2018July 27, 2023

    I have used the Commercial KAL on Stranded Podcast’s Rav page to fuel my quest to re-make the sweaters of my youth.  Basically, everything I am knitting is huge. I have wanted…

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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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  • Image of a detail of the cables in The Edge sweater.
    family | knitting

    Episode 5: The Slow Life

    Bymichelle March 2, 2018July 27, 2023

    Episode 5: The Slow Life is about just that plus I show my The Edge sweater by Alina Scnieder. I talk about Alina’s designs, look through KnitScene Spring 2018 together and Stillness of Trees.

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  • Image of me in The Edge sweater knit in affordable Cascade Eco yarn.
    knitting

    Best Sweater Pattern Ever

    Bymichelle February 26, 2018July 27, 2023

    I did not write this post title lightly.  I say this knowing that, according to Ravelry, I have knit 68 sweaters, many of which I loved.  I say that knowing…

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  • Image of The Edge cabled sweater in progress.
    knitting

    Test Knit, I Know I Know

    Bymichelle February 7, 2018July 27, 2023

    I realize I said in my first podcast episode that I wouldn’t be doing any deadline knitting projects, no gifts or test knits.  Famous last words.  When Alina of Gift…

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  • Image of me in one of my first hand knit scarves covering my eyes because the sun is so blinding plus I feel stupid.
    knitting

    Episode 3: First Knits

    Bymichelle February 2, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 3: First Knits I show photos of and samples of my very first knits and have links for everything. I talk all about the early 2000s knitting scenes and my favorite beginner knitting books.

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