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  • Image of me staring over an Austin neighborhood in my The Bulky Easy One sweater.
    knitting

    Episode 21: Intended vs. Invented Knits

    Bymichelle November 24, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 21 I talk about how intentions to knit one thing can often lead to a very different result, as shown with my finished Bulky Easy One sweater. I also share a few books that could help when modifying or creating a design? Cable Sourcebook, Cocoknits, Japanese Stitch Bible. Vogue Dictionaries, and Custom knits, and of course, Elzabeth Zimmerman.that is actually worsted. Plus there are lots of knitting plans and I talk plaid sweaters.

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  • Image of my Seaglass and Driftwood sweater's neckline up close.
    knitting

    Sea Glass and Driftwood

    Bymichelle November 1, 2018July 27, 2023

    My neatest stranded knitting job to date, the Seaglass and Driftwood sweater by Annie Lupton was beautiful and affordable. See how I made using a tonal yarn that I could afford and all of my modifications.

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  • Image of me wearing my Seaglass and Driftwood sweater.
    knitting | photography

    Episode 19: Thank You & a Giveaway

    Bymichelle October 30, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 19 I thank you for your support and show my finished Seaglass and Driftwood knit with an affordable tonal yarn plus I show some of my first 600polaroids from Roidweek.

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  • Image of some family polaroids.
    knitting | photography

    Episode 18: Cheap Camera Tour

    Bymichelle September 21, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 18 I show progress on Seaglass and Driftwood. one of my other loves- cheap vintage cameras. I give you a tour of a few and show some favorite pics I took.

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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 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 me in my half-finished Birch sweater in Iceland.
    knitting

    I think I found my perfect oversized sweater.

    Bymichelle June 30, 2018June 6, 2023

    I really wanted to write about graduation but my heart feels full, so I’m copping out with a sweater post instead.  This isn’t just any sweater post, however.  It’s a…

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  • Image of me wearing my Weekender sweater knit with budget yarn.
    knitting

    Weekender

    Bymichelle June 26, 2018July 27, 2023

    Somewhere between starting a podcast and my son finishing his senior year, I have gotten really behind on posting about my knitting projects. It stops today!!!  I said that out…

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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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