The Live and Learn Knitting (and more) Podcast

Live and Learn Podcast Episode 30 – Potpourri Part 2 Camira by Carol Feller – (also - see my Ravelry project page notes for how I created the cap based on the sweater pattern) - https://ravel.me/camira Malabrigo Rios Yarn - https://malabrigoyarn.com/yarns/rios Colorblock Zip Pouch from Polka Dot Chair - https://www.polkadotchair.com/color-blocked-zip-pouch-sewing-pattern/ Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief by Orange Flower Yarn - https://ravel.me/the-age-of-brass-and-steam-kerchief Knitpicks Chroma - https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/chroma-fingering/c/5420203 NEW! – Ravelry Group for the Live and Learn Knitting Podcast - https://www.ravelry.com/groups/live-and-learn-knitting-podcast Wintertide Make-Along 2024 – Hosted on the podcast Ravelry Forum and also add the hashtag to any projects you make share on Instagram - #LLKwinter2024MAL (tag is used for both Ravelry and Instagram. Newsletter signup – if you’d like to receive a brief howdy from me from time to time, please send ...

  Live and Learn Podcast Episode 29 – Potpourri In this episode there are three finished objects, one tip, and a designer highlight. Happy November! Solitude Cowl - https://ravel.me/solitude-6 Apologies to Crytal Hiatt for neglecting to look her up before the podcast. Palmer Yarn Co - https://palmeryarnco.com/ The yarn in my cowl was a Squish DK mini skein set. Ikigai Cowl - https://ravel.me/ikigai-cowl Justorian Alpaca Farm - https://www.justorianalpacas.com/ Camp Socks – See my Ravelry Project page for my notes on my plain vanilla sock - https://ravel.me/creativemind/ps Schoppel Yarn – Boots - https://www.schoppel-wolle.de/en/yarns/boots Harlequin Hat – jumped off from the Beatrix Cap by Elizabeth Morrison - https://ravel.me/beatrix-cardigan-and-hat-set Bernat Sox Yarn – Discontinued, but some for sale or trade on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/bernat-sox-solid/stashes?status=trade&cf=%3F&search=&photoless=0 Glove Blockers - http...

  Live and Learn Podcast Episode 28 – Ikigai In this episode we talk about the Aurora Borealis, get philosophical with the Ikigai concept, and learn about a lovely, easy cowl, perfect for that single skein of hand-painted yarn! Aurora Borealis - https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-viewline-tonight-and-tomorrow-night-experimental Ikigai - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikigai Also -  Pu erh Tea - https://youtu.be/ZVEh0qS395k?si=GthWWeGvdoVDWAOT Frivilous and Frugal Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@frivolousfrugalknittingpod7473 Ikigai Cowl - https://ravel.me/ikigai-cowl Mountain Colors – Discontinued, but some available on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/mountain-colors-twizzle/stashes?status=trade&cf=%3F&search=&photoless=0 Justorian Alpaca Farm - https://www.justorianalpacas.com/ KnitPro – I can’t find a consolidated website yet, so for now - https://www.knitterspride.com/ Missouri Star - https://www.missouriquiltco.com/?sr...

Live and Learn Podcast Episode 27 – You Say Poncho, I Say... In this episode we talk about the various forms of rectangles that can be ponchos, ruanas, serapes, and more! Short and sweet we are today. Connie’s Poncho by Sunni Scrivner https://ravel.me/connies-poncho Sunni’s Shop – Yarn, in Eureka, California - https://www.yarn-fun.com/ Berroco Medina Yarn - https://berroco.com/yarns/berroco-medina The Testing Pool Forum on Ravelry – https://www.ravelry.com/groups/the-testing-pool 11 Madison Park Granola - https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1014304-eleven-madison-park-granola  NOTE: Here are some of my tweaks to the recipe - I use whatever is on hand, and like to add things like flaxseed, wheat germ, chia, hemp hearts, and a variety of nuts. I stopped putting salt in altogether. One tablespoon is way too much, and sometimes the nuts I'm using are salted, so that's plenty. I will use molasses and white sugar instead of brown if needed. As I said in the podcast, I don...

  HONEY OATMEAL WHOLEWHEAT BREAD   This recipe makes one standard size loaf of bread. Just enough for some sandwiches and toast 1 cup boiling water 202g                                            ¼ cup warm water 49g 1 cup oats 82g                                                            1 cup whole wheat flour 163g ¼ cup honey 74g                                           ...

Live and Learn Podcast Episode 26 – Dreams and Disillusions In this episode we talk about a sweater that looks good but yet it missed the mark, hopeful organizing, a virtual shop hop, and a bit of book chat. Happy Friday the 13 th ! Wendy Bernard - https://www.ravelry.com/designers/wendy-bernard Custom Knits - https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=wendy%20bernard&cm_sp=SearchF-_-home-_-Results&ref_=search_f_hp&sts=t&tn=custom%20knits Lion Brand Cottonease – Discontinued, but available in some Ravelry stashes, and eBay, of course - https://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lion-brand-cotton-ease-50-50/stashes?status=trade&cf=%3F&search=&photoless=0 Have a Ball Fall Crawl 2024 - https://haveaballfallcrawl.com/ Also, Follow Have a Ball Fall Crawl on Facebook or Instagram How Green was My Valley   by Richard Llewellyn - https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=richard%20llewellyn&bi=0&bx=off&cm_sp=SearchF-_-Advs-_-R...