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Image of me wearing my 90's tennis inspired boucle sweater that should've been a vest.
crochet | knitting

Episode 54: My Pets Run the Show

Bymichelle March 17, 2022July 27, 2023

All the deets about our Recycle Reknit Remake Make-along and my 90’s inspired boucle vest that became a sweater.

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Image of a stack of knits to recycle and yarn that has already been recycled from store bought accessories.
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Episode 53: Recycle Reknit Remake

Bymichelle March 5, 2022July 27, 2023

All the details on our Recycle Reknit Remake project full of recycled knit projects and a look at our DIY bookshelf.

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Image of my Fisherman's Muse sweater up close as thumbnail for Episode 52.
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Episode 52: Sneaky Extra

Bymichelle February 24, 2022July 27, 2023

Show notes and links for Episode 52: Sneaky Extra: all aobout Fisherman’s Muse and other Aílbíona McLochlainn patterns plus Nutiden yarn, assigned pooling, and recycled yarn plans.

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Episode 51: Hopeful
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Episode 51: Hopeful

Bymichelle February 21, 2022July 27, 2023

Episode 51: Hopeful is about my Hope Sweater, A Hint of Summer, knitting the Graduate Scarf and responding to some comments in Episode 49 that are now over a year…

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Episode 50: So Much Hue and Me
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Episode 50: So Much Hue and Me

Bymichelle February 16, 2022July 27, 2023

Wondering if you’d enjoy hand knits made from Lion Brand yarn? Watch me try on a couple of year’s worth of Two of Wands knitting and crochet patterns, all worked in Lion Brand yarns and hear my review of the experience. There’s also some life talk because I took a little break.

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Image of the textural arrow details of my Wyeth Pullover by Alicia Plummer
crochet | knitting

Episode 49: What would normal people do?

Bymichelle July 20, 2020July 27, 2023

Details on Episode 49: What Would Normal People Do? and the #LoveYourNeighborMAL along with thoughts on imposter syndrome, current WIPs, and sustainable making links.

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Episode 48: Summer Knits Roundup
crochet | knitting

Episode 48: Summer Knits Roundup

Bymichelle May 14, 2020July 27, 2023

Show notes and links for Episode 48: Summer Knits Roundup where I list all the coolest summer knit sweaters and a crochet tote while discussing quarantine life in the most positive way possible, and general weirdness.

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Image of me in my merino and mohair Love Note sweater by Tin Can Knits made in Barker Wool.
crochet | knitting

Episode 47: So Much Drama

Bymichelle April 29, 2020July 27, 2023

Episode 47: So Much Drama and all the links, where I spill it on my Love Note Sweater knit in Barker Wool, talk free patterns, a crochet bag, knit books, and tv links.

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Episode 46: No Worries!
crochet | knitting

Episode 46: No Worries!

Bymichelle March 23, 2020July 27, 2023

Who’s Worried? Enjoy Episode 46: No Worries and talk on brioche shawls, a knitting retreat, free patterns, helping others, and show notes and silly links.

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Episode 45: A Hat and a Blanket
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Episode 45: A Hat and a Blanket

Bymichelle February 18, 2020July 27, 2023

Episode 45 is all about my finished Voyager Hat by Two of Wands, my finished Sunset Highway sweater by Boyland Knitworks, two baby blankets and a my Campfire Blanket Scarf plus a look at Elemental Knits.

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