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Episode 158 – Multilingual Canines

Deborah’s all alone for this episode, which means it’s filled with wonderful knitting content! She used some recent time off to learn a bit more about finishing handknits and buttonholes and applied those skills to finish up a whole bunch of WIPs (including her beloved custom-fit cardigan). She’s also been …

Episode 106 – A Crafty Staycation

Special thanks to Karabella Yarns and Chappy’s Fiber Arts and Crafts for sponsoring this episode. Deborah’s on her own and she’s taking back the mic! She’s taken some time off from work and been able to catch up lots of ongoing crafting projects. In this episode, Deborah reviews the book …

Donnie's Hat

Episode 99 – Deborah Steals the Show

Deborah’s back at the mic and now it’s her turn to take over! All the links from this episode: Our Twitter Account Our Ravelry Group Our Facebook Page Scitchr’s sweater ornaments Stitches South Mitzvah Knitters Domicroche’s Amigurumi Dale the Mosquito LA Yarn Store: Gather LA Yarn Store: Knit Culture Studio …

Melanie at the Orlando Fringe theatre festival

Episode 82 – Ketchup and Pins

Deborah’s back on the show, and she is finally able to announce where she’s going next — and it’s goood! She’s got other (less-dramatic) updates too, including a long-overdue chat about her latest knitting. Last month, the girls went to The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA) trade show in Columbus, Ohio. …

Sockhead Hat (from Socks That Rock, Lightweight)

Episode 77 – Cassette Tapes That Rock

Melanie kicks off a series of travel shows with a quick stop in Minnesota, where she visits StevenBe‘s shop, and meets up with listener Rosanne. Then she spends a few (somewhat frustrating) days in London, as she makes her way to eastern Europe. Deborah, meanwhile, has got some updates on …

Episode 56 – The Knit-Off

As promised, Savvy Dad takes on Doctor Stitch in an epic knitting battle. Listen to find out how it turns out. Melanie is still working hard promoting and performing her latest show at various fringe festivals. Deborah talks a bit about her knitting and spinning, and reviews the book Great …

Episode 53 – Deborah’s Back!

It’s finally time for Deborah’s solo podcast! Deborah bought herself some presents: A new Schacht Matchless spinning wheel and a Pat Greene drum carder. Her decisions were made much easier because of the assistance provided by Maggy Casey (author of Start Spinning), from the shop Shuttles, Spindles and Skeins was …