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Live and Learn Podcast Episode 34 - A Comedy of Errors

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Live and Learn Podcast Episode 34 – A Comedy of Errors Pravda Pullover - https://ravel.me/pravda-pullover Juniper Moon Herriot Great (it IS plied, not a singles!) - https://junipermoonfarmyarn.com/yarn/K-HG KnitPicks Wonderfluff - https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wonderfluff/c/5420285 Catching Floats Tutorial - https://youtu.be/b9JWn5Rk_vE?si=v5pUSWSdQnlzfBoc Yume by Isabell Kraemer - https://ravel.me/yume Hikoo by Skacel SueƱo Yarn - https://www.skacelknitting.com/sueno Seamless Slippers - https://ravel.me/annes-slippers Newsletter signup – if you’d like to receive a brief howdy from me from time to time, please send an email to livelearnknit@gmail.com with Newsletter in Subject, and I’ll add you to the mailing list. I promise not to be an email pest!   Where to Find Me – Live, Learn, Knit Blog - https://livelearnknit.blogspot.com/ Email – livelearnknit@gmail.com Live and Learn Group on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/groups/live-and-learn-knitting-podcast...

Live and Learn Podcast Episode 33 - The Skrewball Episode

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Live and Learn Podcast Episode 33 – The Skrewball Episode UPDATE: If you've come here looking for the BINGO card, please email me at livelearnknit@gmail.com and I'll send you the PDF. THANKS! Indigo Smoke Pullover by Kirsten Joel - https://ravel.me/indigo-smoke-pullover Knit.Wear Magazine – the issue with the Indigo Smoke Pullover was the last one! - https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/periodicals/knitwear The Dorito Effect by Mark Schatzker – available on the Libby app, or - https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?cm_sp=SearchF-_-home-_-Results&ref_=search_f_hp&sts=t&tn=the%20dorito%20effect Skrewball Whiskey - https://www.skrewballwhiskey.com/en/ Flicker and Flame Cap by Andrea Mowry - https://ravel.me/flicker--flame Patons Classic Wool - https://www.yarnspirations.com/collections/yarn/products/patons-classic-wool-worsted-yarn Baby Socks - Spinnerin and other vintage pattern books – can be found on Etsy and eBay, and of course thrift and antique...

Live and Learn Podcast Episode 32 - The Year in Review

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Live and Learn Podcast Episode 32 – The Year in Review DRK Everyday Cowl by Andrea Mowry - https://ravel.me/drk-everyday-cowl - if anybody recognizes the main yarn, please let me know what it is! YouTube Channel – Not Quite Enough Yarn Podcast – Leslie from the south of England https://www.youtube.com/@NotQuiteEnoughYarn Gudrun Johnston’s (The Shetland Trader) new knitting podcast – https://www.youtube.com/@theshetlandtrader Mini Documentary on Fast Fashion – very clear and informative - https://youtu.be/jCwbU41Icfw?si=f1E4Qf-0PreeYMLR The Bread Machine Baker Cookbook by Elizabeth Harbison - https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=elizabeth%20harbison&cm_sp=SearchF-_-home-_-Results&ref_=search_f_hp&sts=t&tn=bread%20machine%20baker Nancy Livingston books - https://www.fantasticfiction.com/l/nancy-livingston/ Flicker and Flame by Andrea Mowry - https://ravel.me/flicker--flame Newsletter signup – if you’d like to receive a brief howdy from me fro...

Live and Learn Podcast Episode 31 - Camira! I Want to Tell you Something!

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  Live and Learn Podcast Episode 31 – Camira! I want to Tell You Something! Camira by Carol Feller - https://ravel.me/camira Malabrigo Rios Yarn - https://malabrigoyarn.com/yarns/rios Mug – Turtle Hollow Pottery - https://www.turtlehollowpottery.com/ Harikuyo - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hari-Kuy%C5%8D Geiger Sweater - https://www.geiger-fashion.com/en-it Charles Dickens – Five Christmas Novels - https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=Dickens&attrs=hc&bi=h&ds=30&rollup=on&sortby=17&tn=Five%20Christmas%20Novels Redbird Christmas - https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?an=Fannie%20Flag&ds=30&rollup=on&sortby=17&tn=RedBird%20Christmas Dylan Thomas – A Child’s Christmas in Wales - https://youtu.be/zFSs2IdDmuU?si=nppsjJxdqWJxD467 Newsletter signup – if you’d like to receive a brief howdy from me from time to time, please send an email to livelearnknit@gmail.com with Newsletter in Subject, and I’ll add you ...

Live and Learn Podcast Episode 30 - Potpourri Part 2

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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 ...
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  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

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  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...