Episode 533, First FO of the year!
Welcome to episode 533! Today I shared two finished projects, and two of my other cast ons where I have made good progress. I’ve also got a new mini-quilt in the works. Knitting Spinning Quilting
Author: Laura
As a California girl transplanted to the Midwest, I fully embraced spinning and knitting to keep warm. My love of fiber arts has lead me to become a knitting tech editor, host of a weekly video podcast, and a knitwear designer. My goal is to produce beautiful fiber projects and to help other designers produce well-crafted patterns -- free from errors!
Episode 552: 12 Days of Cast-ons, Part II
Welcome to episode 552 and especially to all our new viewers who found me through the challenge! This week I share the second half of my 12 Cast Ons that will bring me into the new year. I hope you’ll grab a cuppa and join me. Happy new year! Knitting
Episode 551: 12 Days of Cast Ons
Welcome to episode 551! Apparently I have gone crazy and I’m casting on 12 new projects for the 12 days of Christmas (and to get 2026 off to a rip-roaring start). So this one is almost 100% knitting! Knitting
Introducing Rita!
For the past 7 years or so I have been working with an amazing art studio here in Kansas City by the name of The City Girl Farm. They are the home of the original chicken footstool! If you’re intrigued, so was I! Years ago I saw an ad at my favorite local yarn store… Continue reading Introducing Rita!
Episode 550: I got a chicken for Christmas!
Welcome to episode 550! I have lots to share with you today. I have a new friend joining me, plus a finished knit, and a few other projects in the finishing stages. I’m starting to turn my attention towards 2026 and the projects I want to cast on next. I hope you’ll join me! Knitting… Continue reading Episode 550: I got a chicken for Christmas!
Episode 549: Race to the finish.
Welcome to episode 549. Thank you for your kind comments on last week’s episode. Last week was still up and down, but I’m feeling more settled this week. And the recent cold snap here has made lots of time for crafting indoors. What can I finish before 2026? Knitting Spinning Quilting
Episode 548: Comfort Knitting
Welcome to episode 548! Last week was exhausting and a bit of a down week and I turned to comfort knitting: garter stitch. So lots of progress on my blanket and not much else. What’s your comfort knitting? P.S. I did manage to sew a little bit! Knitting Spinning Quilting
Episode 547: Out with the old…
Welcome to episode 547! This week I chat about my holiday week travels, my knits, a spin, and a few thoughts towards 2026 crafting goals. Are you thinking about starting the new year with empty needles? Knitting Spinning Others
Episode 544: NaKniSweMo 2025
Welcome to episode 544! I can hardly believe it’s already November, but that means it’s NaKniSweMo, the best month of the year! I’ve got my new sweater started, some progress on other knits and spins and lots of ideas for the end of the year. I hope you’ll join me for a few! Knitting Spinning
Episode 543: Can you believe I swatched?
Welcome to episode 543! It’s rainy and chilly and the perfect time to be crafting. I’ve got progress on my WIPS and I swatched for my NaKniSweMo sweater, which I can start next Saturday. I hope you enjoy this week’s episode! Knitting Spinning