6 Bits Storybooks
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 8 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsFor Knitters who love to immerse themselves deeply in their knitting experience
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Episodes
Sharing Lunches
July 02, 2016 00:00 - 4 minutes - 4.4 MBThis episode is a mini-podcast, sharing quickly about Sharing Lunches, an outreach in which I hope to involve a variety of friends. If you listen and are interested in more info the link is here: http://www.6bitsstorybooks.com/sharinglunch/ Regular podcast episodes to begin airing in July!
Episode 20: Linen Lovefest!
March 20, 2016 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThis week is all about *Love of Linen*. With warmer weather on its way, it is a great time to consider linen. Listen in as Melissa shares ideas on how to slowly ease in to working with linen blends, some simple helpful steps she takes to prepare for knitting with linen as well as an offer for a downloadable booklet on Quince and Co. Kestrel linen. Text 20LINEN to 44222 for the download gift or visit www.6bitstorybooks.com and download it directly from the Episode 20 post. Remember ...
Episode 19: Daydreaming & Knitting
March 13, 2016 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBThis episode shares 3 observations Melissa has noticed are her norm when starting a new knitting project. Are they very different from yours? Also in this episode: •Winner of free skein announced for February. Mahalo to Space Cadet Yarn for sharing a lovely bundle for our winner! Anyone who leaves an iTunes review is automatically entered. •Connect and share your thoughts written, emailed or voice recorded! To email things be sure to send them to [email protected] ...
Episode 18.1
February 24, 2016 15:09 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MB(This podcast is entitled 18.1 not because You missed anything, but because our podcast platform was experiencing gremlins... Carry on!) ALOHA & WELCOME! The wise and thoughtful team behind Fern Fiber sat down with me to share about their enthusiasm for botanicals. Maria and Nikki really do know their plants! They spend time taking with us about natural dyeing, how to coax out the colour you want, and when to just accept what nature gives you. They have even created an educational t...
Episode 17: Dwell
February 06, 2016 00:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBMelody joins Melissa to chat about work they created for the newest 6 Bits Storybook issue. They share tips and ideas for knitters as well as considerations for projects. This episode is made possible by 6 Bits. If you are interested in learning more about the newest issue visit www.6bitsstorybooks.com
Episode 16: Clear The Way
January 29, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBEver felt that you can't start being creative because there is so much clutter? Or maybe you want to finally carve out your own space to be a maker? Our special guest this week is Deborah Moebes and she shares a few easy to enact steps in order to get yourself on the path to owning your place for crafty pursuits! Deborah also shares with us a special video on how to decide what sewing machine is right for you.
Episode 14: The Year of 100 Nos
January 16, 2016 00:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBThis week Melissa happily spends time with you chatting about ways to get out of your comfort zone with creative projects...and maybe just how to flip our thinking in general. This podcast is made possible because of the amazing support of Infinite Twist--beautiful yarn kits that allow you to create incredible projects AND listen to the 6 Bits Podcast! Show your support by following Infinite Twist's beautiful moments on Instagram (@infinitetwist) or head over to the shop and grab yo...
Episode 13: Conversation With A Non-Knitter
January 04, 2016 00:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBToday's episode is not the norm! You won't hear the lovely intro and outtro music, there isn't a lot of editing...Melissa made this over the holiday and while it is filled with lots of aloha it also is filled with room for improvement! But moving beyond the rough edges, you will find time spent in this episode hearing and learning from Melissa's favourite Non-Knitter. Enjoy today's episode as a reminder that your craft and love of your craft resonates with people, even those that ...
Episode 12: Thoughtful Moments
December 21, 2015 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBEpisode 12 shares letters from listeners and time together with Melissa and Melody. Listeners can steal away for a few minutes with their knitting and enjoy time listening to friends discussing knitting projects, yarns, reflections from the past and this week's free download: helpful ideas when gifting hand knits! ***PLEASE NOTE: The code to text for delivery was incorrectly announced. It is OHWOW12 text to 44222 Or Visit: http://www.6bitsstorybooks.com/podcast/ and look for the Epi...
Episode 11: Fine Things
December 06, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBToday we spend time learning from our guest what goes in to publishing and self-publishing a book. She should know as she now has 8 books under her belt! More on her in a moment! I would like to thank our sponsor for this episode: Space Monster Club from Space Cadet Yarn: There is nothing in the whole world like a skein of lovely, smooshy, thick yarn to make you want to pick it up, squish it… dive right into it! As a member of the SpaceMonsters Mega Club, you receive: •A fantastic ...
Episode 10 Part A
November 29, 2015 00:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBThis week's podcast is a mini-training session on colour! Because we had such great content shared with us from an enthusiastic and knowledgable colour ambassador we have our first 2 part podcast! Since I am not much of a "wait around until something happens" kinda girl I am sharing both segments this week. Take your time and listen at your leisure! In Part A we look over images discussed and linked in your free guide created by our guest, Stephaine Alford. We think through each ter...
Episode 10 Part B
November 29, 2015 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBThis episode is the wrap up of what we begun in an earlier podcast, Episode 10 Part A. Both are being release simultaneously, so you don't have to wait (in case you are anything like me when it comes to patience!). In Part A we look over images discussed and linked in your free guide created by our guest, Stephaine Alford. We think through each term that qualifies yarn colour behaviour in an effort to get a better idea of what to expect as we knit. Thoughtfully and with much merrime...
Episode 9
November 23, 2015 23:26 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBThe Comfortable Conversation Melody and Melissa sit together to chat about all things comfy: patterns, yarns, treasured knits are all discussed. Gift Bit: This week's free gift is a tasty share from Melody and a free toasty pattern from Melissa. Get it delivered to your inbox: listeners in the USA can text COMFORT to 44222. All listeners can receive it via the 6 Bits Storybooks website in the Episode 9 show notes here http://www.6bitsstorybooks.com/podcast/ A Special Bit: Melody ha...
Episode 8
November 17, 2015 00:00 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBWelcome to Episode 8: Not Necessarily Knitting. Today we talk about ways apart from yarn and needles that influence our creative knitting endeavors. Meet our guest Kate Booye and hear how a life lived in discovering craftiness can lead you in many directions. Show notes and free treats available on the www.6bitsstorybooks.com website. And remember, leaving an iTunes review automatically enters you in a monthly yarn and pattern giveaway!
Episode 7: Starting Strong
November 07, 2015 00:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBIn this week's episode Melody and Melissa discuss the starting of a project. Through similarities and differences between their approach, you may discover things that you do that are very unique! Share your thoughts! This week 6 Bits Storybooks adds a fun feature for listeners in the US. Text "Episode7" to 44222 and receive the download delivered right to your inbox! Starting Strong: Tips & Considerations When Starting Your Next Project is your free gift. For those outside the US sho...
Episode 6: Unique Yarn Discoveries
November 01, 2015 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBMelissa hosts this week's podcast alongside of you! Listen in as she answers 2 great questions from inquisitive listeners. The focus becomes YOUR unique yarn discoveries. It is a short episode with a great free gift you can download by visiting http://www.6bitsstorybooks.com/podcast/ and clicking on Episode #6 Infinite Twist is our lovely sponsor this week and we are proud to share their lovely yarn with a lucky winner announced in this episode! Even if you don't win, you can stil...
Episode 5: A Chat Between Friends
October 25, 2015 00:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBMelody and Melissa invite listeners for a bit of the behind the scenes peek in to what they have been working on. Worth mentioning: Our first KAL starts November 2nd! We hope to have you join us. Infinite Twist has created amazing and affordable kits available at http://infinitetwist.com/six-bits These complete kits include brilliant yarn, perfect knitting needles and a host of extras for $25. Also a bit to think about: we are interested in your story! We talk about connecting wit...
Episode 4
October 18, 2015 00:00 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBEpisode 4 shares a love of capturing our knitting in great photos! We chat with creative business owner and yarn dyer of Space Cadet Yarns, Stephanie Alford about how to get that perfect shot once we have a finished object off the needles. I share ways You can win free yarn! Be sure to head over to the podcast information page for this week's insightful pdf teaching tool. Yours free just for listening!
Episode 3: Discovery
October 11, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBEpisode 3 this week includes Melody's Bit with some sharing of something she enjoys in natural dyeing. Melissa's bit includes discovery and deconstruction of yarn. Both get together in the 6 Questions segments where the topic is about Discovery. This week's sponsor is SpaceCadet Yarn, who passionately believe that knitting and crocheting make people happier, deep down inside, and that nothing does that more than working with gorgeous, vibrant yarn. For SpaceCadet Yarn, dyeing is a co...
Episode 2: Digging In
October 03, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBEpisode 2 begins with a conversation between Melissa and Cate Carter-Evans of Infinite Twist. Cate shares not only helpful advice for mixing colours and a quick bit of colour theory in our chat, but she also has provided a downloadable guide with tips and teaching activities for listens. Also included is a great stash busting pattern. 6 Questions with Melody and Melissa segment includes some great discoveries about yarn and one another. Melissa is asked a question from a listener thi...
Episode 1: Starting
September 27, 2015 00:00 - 38 minutes - 123 MBStarting is the theme of this first podcast. Melissa and Melody start with introductions of themselves. In the 6 Questions segment they take turns being interviewer and interviewee. Join in on the blog, IG and new 6 Bits Ravelry Group to tell your story to us!