Show Notes: Make Nine 2022 Plans

Episode 40 can be found here. Today I shared a finished object and my “Make Nine 2022 MAL” plans! The make nine make along that I participate in is hosted by Amy Jenson of Noble Character Crafts. She is so wonderful, if haven’t watched her podcast yet you absolutely must. Finished Object: My finished objectContinue reading “Show Notes: Make Nine 2022 Plans”

Show Notes: An Exciting Personal Update!

Episode 39 can be found here. This episode I spoke about my “Return from Creative Hibernation” which I shared about in detail on this blog entry. I also shared some big, exciting, personal news… I’m expecting a baby! Our new little family member is due in late summer, and we couldn’t be more thrilled aboutContinue reading “Show Notes: An Exciting Personal Update!”

Awakening from Creative Hibernation

In December I decided to take a mindful break from podcasting and social media. I would check in on Instagram now and then, but I had the app deleted from my phone and I didn’t spend very much time on youtube. I wasn’t feeling well physically (for very happy reasons which I will share onContinue reading “Awakening from Creative Hibernation”

Show Notes: 2021 Knitting Resolution Reflections

Episode 38 can be found here. Fiber Crafts Shown Finished Object: My Overvintering Mini is finished! This pattern is by Enya Ødegaard / Aftenstrikk and knit in Rauma Finullgarn in beige (main color), green, and brown. I still need to officially block it, but I am letting Esmeralda wear it a bit first. This patternContinue reading “Show Notes: 2021 Knitting Resolution Reflections”

Show Notes: Knitting my Dream Cabled Sweater

Episode 37 can be found here. Fiber Crafts Shown Works in Progress: My Overvintering Mini is nearly finished! Only the a sleeve and a half left and then I’ll have this sweet little pattern off the needles. This pattern is by Enya Ødegaard / Aftenstrikk and knit in Rauma Finullgarn in beige (main color), green,Continue reading “Show Notes: Knitting my Dream Cabled Sweater”

Boundaries Around Social Media Use

Youtube video on this topic can be found here. I don’t need to look very far to see the gift that social media has been to my life. I have found community, spent hours reading about history and learning new creative disciplines. I learned to knit online. Every day that I scroll instagram, youtube, orContinue reading “Boundaries Around Social Media Use”

Show Notes: An Accidentally Oversized Baby Knit

Episode 36 can be found here. Fiber Crafts Shown Finished Object: This week I cast on and cast off the lovely Maude Bonnet by Martina de Rover. I knit is using scrap yarn from my stash. A combination of cascade 220 in a natural white color and natural white Ja Woll sock yarn held tripple.Continue reading “Show Notes: An Accidentally Oversized Baby Knit”

Show Notes: Elizabeth I

You can find Episode 35 here. Fiber Crafts Shown Finished Object: I am so excited to share my completed Elizabeth I from Tudor Roses by Alice Starmore ! This project has accompanied me the better part of the year and it’s almost bittersweet to have it off the needles. I’m so proud of this piece,Continue reading “Show Notes: Elizabeth I”

Show Notes: Shawl Seasons

Episode 34 can be found here. Fiber Crafts Shown I loved sharing my finished object, my very first knitwear design, the Calville shawl with you in this episode. The entire process of knitting this shawl was a joy, from original inspiration to casting off. I said in my video that the shawl would be inContinue reading “Show Notes: Shawl Seasons”

Show Notes: My Shawlography Plans

Planning my yarn for the Westknits Mystery Shawl Knit Along 2021 has been such an adventure. You can find Episode 33 here. The MKAL hosted by Stephen West info can be found here. I am knitting my shawlography using Woll Butt yarn Versailles in the shades “Tanne”, “Taupe”, “Dunkelbraun”, and “Dunkelrot” as well as theContinue reading “Show Notes: My Shawlography Plans”