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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 me petting horses in my Phoenix yoke sweater.
    knitting

    Episode 23: 2018 Wrap Up

    Bymichelle January 4, 2019July 27, 2023

    In Episode 2018 I wrap up all the sweater and shawl knits of 2018, plus my finished Phoenix sweater. We talk about the importance of recording what i make and you share favorite knits and how you have modified them or might modify them.

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  • Image of my modified bulky With Ease pullover that was inspired by The Killing.
    kal | knitting

    Episode 22- So Many Mods, Also Blogmas Day 5

    Bymichelle December 11, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 22 I share a modified pattern that I used to make a mock The Killing inspired sweater. I share knits you’ve modified too and share some sketches and inspo for my plaid sweater in our upcoming knitalong.

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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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  • Episode 20: Coping Mechanisms
    family | homemaking | knitting

    Episode 20: Coping Mechanisms

    Bymichelle November 15, 2018July 27, 2023

    In Episode 20 I share my Sunset Highway sweater by Caitlin Hunter and the scraps i used to knit it. I also show Oak Crest hat by Vanessa Townley and, in keeping with the series, I share more modified knits and a reverse-engineered cardigan. I also share our coping mechanisms for dealing with hard times along with

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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 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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