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A Knitter Goes To Iceland
Bede Sisters Podcast - June 11, 2022 01:43 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I'll tell you about my trip to Iceland. It's the perfect vacation for a knitter. The weather calls for wooly handknits and there's yarn everywhere! I didn't finish anything over the past couple of weeks but I worked on the Dwelling Cushion and a pair of vanilla socks. I also cast ...
Joke's On Me, Kid
Bede Sisters Podcast - May 28, 2022 03:28 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I finished my Curling Mist Socks and I cast on the Dwelling Cushion. I also have some travel knitting ideas. On top of that, a goat has invaded my world.
Stuck in the Coop
Bede Sisters Podcast - May 16, 2022 23:57 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I've finished the Goldfish Memory shawl. Yay!! I've picked the Curling Mist Socks back up and I'm looking for mini skein patterns because I have some on their way to me from Australia. I also have some quilting plans. Unless I get stuck in the chicken coop...again.
Two FOs and a Shopping Trip
Bede Sisters Podcast - May 04, 2022 20:05 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I finished two projects that I hadn't even started last episode. One is the Sunflowers Will Rise hat. The other is a test knit from Sally Jane Designs, the Bluebird of Happiness Mitts. I spent last weekend in Savannah, GA, and went to The Frayed Knot yarn shop. I have lots of new ya...
Big Projects Take Longer
Bede Sisters Podcast - April 22, 2022 00:21 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I still haven't finished anything new but I'm working on several big projects. I made progress on the Goldfish Memory wrap, the Copper Canyon Cardi and Aileas, the cardigan from Isabell Kraemer. There's lots going on at the farm. Chickens have moved around and a goat is moving away....
Not A Lot Of Room For Brains
Bede Sisters Podcast - April 15, 2022 02:57 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I haven't finished anything. I have however, been working on the Goldfish Memory wrap. I had a problem with my stitch count but I fudged my way through. I also figured out a problem with the Copper Canyon Cardi. There was a misprint in the pattern. Our roosters are not playing we...
Copper Canyon Cardigan
Bede Sisters Podcast - March 30, 2022 19:53 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I finished my advent mini/scrap yarn shawl. I used 12 minis plus a main color. I did an icord bind off. I also cast on the Copper Canyon Cardi but had some issues with the instructions. The farm animals are all doing fine. We have gotten several double yoke eggs lately so there migh...
An Excellent Sock Book
Bede Sisters Podcast - March 24, 2022 15:37 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I finished the Midas Hat. I'm also still working on my advent mini shawl but it's getting close to the finish line. I swatched for the Copper Canyon Cardi by Rachel Raimo. I found a new sock knitting book, The Sock Knitting Bible by Lynne Rowe. Check out my review of it! Have yo...
Camping, Yarn Shopping and a Mail Thief
Bede Sisters Podcast - March 16, 2022 15:11 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I finished another hat and cast on a new one. We went camping and I got to do some yarn shopping. We also had someone steal our mail. I have two sweater projects in mind, one of them from a new pattern book, Handmade from Traveling Yarn. Also, there are bloopers at the end.
Three Hats and a Shawl
Bede Sisters Podcast - March 09, 2022 13:42 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I finished two hats and have plans for a couple more, including the Midas Hat by Laura Reinbach. I'm also continuing my scrap yarn triangle shawl.
Monday-est Thursday Ever
Bede Sisters Podcast - February 25, 2022 22:09 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis episode I have lots of finished projects-knitting, embroidery and sewing. I found several interesting MKALs (mystery knit-alongs) and some books that you might like. I finished the Rose Cottage Cowl, Lambing Mitts (2 pair), Kick in the Pants Socks and even a pair of running pants (sewing).
Vlogmas Plans
Bede Sisters Podcast - November 30, 2021 15:38 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I was busy with Thanksgiving and didn't get much knitting time but I'm back with Vlogmas plans. I have six (yikes!) advent calendars and four yarn-y projects for December.
The Big Head People
Bede Sisters Podcast - November 16, 2021 17:43 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I have a finished-ish hat. I'm also looking at more advent patterns as well as hat patterns. There's also a book I want.
Advent Pattern Ideas Including Crochet
Bede Sisters Podcast - November 10, 2021 14:36 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I finished two projects and canned a lot of applesauce. I'm starting to make knitting (and maybe crochet) plans for my advent minis. The hens are laying lots of eggs and I think the new cat is a Dr. Who fan.
The Last Time
Bede Sisters Podcast - October 21, 2021 23:11 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I have six finished objects! And I've pulled two projects from the Basket of Shame. I'm making plans for Vlogmas 2021 and I'm looking forward to all of them! We also have a new addition to the farm. I also spend a little time talking about the loss of a sweet knitting friend.
Pepper Jam and the Curling Mist Shawl
Bede Sisters Podcast - July 01, 2021 17:39 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis episode, I have finished a pair of vanilla socks and I'm almost finished with the Curling Mist Shawl. I have plans to cast on the second shawl from the current season of Helen Stewart's Shawl Society, the Silver River Shawl. The container garden is doing well. I'm harvesting 100+ pepper...
Take Two
Bede Sisters Podcast - June 05, 2021 02:05 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, it took two tries to record the episode. I finished a couple of projects and I can share the test knit I was working on last month. We spent some time at the lake and I went kayaking for the first time. We also had a rough week on the farm. Also, I'm pretty sure I said "microphon...
The Basket of Shame
Bede Sisters Podcast - May 13, 2021 18:40 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I have lots of finished projects because it's been so long- so very, very long- since I released an episode. I finished my Tea with Jam and Bread pullover, several pairs of socks, three baby hats and several shawls, one of them made from the "world's ugliest color". There's also fa...
Tunisian Crochet and Other Adventures
Bede Sisters Podcast - June 21, 2020 22:13 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I attempted Tunisian Crochet (Spoiler alert: I liked it). I also tried a couple of new recipes and my husband and I did some sleuthing and family research. My Night Shift Shawl is finished and I started a new shawl from an older pattern, the Boneyard Shawl by Stephen West.
I Didn't Hate It
Bede Sisters Podcast - May 20, 2020 17:38 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I finished the Slider Gloves and enjoyed knitting them, like a lot. Who knew knitting individual fingers could be so addictive? I also cast on the Luminary Socks by Curious Handmade. I didn't get much done but I'm looking forward to working on them. There are new bags in the Bede...
Three Chicks and a Goat Instigator
Bede Sisters Podcast - May 06, 2020 00:53 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I have two finished projects including my Vanilla Socks. I only worked a little on the Nightshift Shawl, but I cast on the Goldfish Memory Shawl and Slider Gloves. There's a contest thread in the Ravelry group where you can win a copy of the Slider Gloves. I'll be working on the...
Roostery Plumage
Bede Sisters Podcast - April 17, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I don't have anything finished but I have been working on several things. I'm almost finished with the Super Secret Test Knit project. I've also gotten past the heel of the second vanilla sock in One Twisted Tree "Frozen Forest of Dean" yarn. The Nightshift Shawl is coming along and...
Wish You Were Here
Bede Sisters Podcast - March 28, 2020 00:59 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I have two finished projects-Bonbon, a knit toy bunny, and the Milky Oolong Shawl. I'm very happy with both. I'm still working on the Night Shift Shawl and a pair of vanilla socks are still on my needles but that's it. Really, just two WiPs. I've been working in my herb garden a...
Support Your Local Dyer
Bede Sisters Podcast - March 16, 2020 19:11 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I'm talking about my vanilla socks (there was trouble), my Night Shift shawl progress and how the Milky Oolong Shawl got bigger. I've been doing some gardening and I'm excited about getting my piano tuned. Let's support each other and if you can, buy from dyers and designers who are...
Sprouts and Milky Oolong
Bede Sisters Podcast - March 06, 2020 19:23 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I have a new project, the Milky Oolong shawl. I finished the Kephart Prong Socks and am working on the Night Shift shawl. The microgreens that I started in my kitchen window are sprouted and ready for eating! Also, Bentley is feeling much better.
Starting the Night Shift
Bede Sisters Podcast - February 28, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week I've finished a dishcloth and my vacation socks. I've been working on two other pairs of socks, a plain vanilla pair as well as the Kephart Prong Socks by Pat Hensley. I've still got the Dust of Snow Wrap by Helen Stewart on my needles and I cast on the Night Shift by Andrea Mowry. ...
Perfect Blanket for Reading
Bede Sisters Podcast - February 19, 2020 03:33 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I finished the Habitation Throw and the Love and Hearts Hat. I'm still working on two pairs of vanilla socks and I've pulled the Dust of Snow Wrap out of hibernation. While enjoying the Habitation Throw, I realized that it's perfect for keeping warm when I read with my children. T...
Sniffles and Vacation Socks
Bede Sisters Podcast - February 09, 2020 18:24 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWelcome to episode 102, Sniffles and Vacation Socks. I'll tell you about my vacation knitting, my subscription box from Yarnable and some sad news on the farm.
Wow, I Came Back!
Bede Sisters Podcast - January 24, 2020 01:29 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis week, I'm trying to get back in the podcasting groove. I finished the Bofur Scarf and the Ljus Shawl. I'm also working on a pair of socks and the Habitation Throw by Curious Handmade. I'm hoping for pullover sweater suggestions and thinking about making Christopher Bunny by Susan B. A...
4th Annual Pre-SAFF Flyby
Bede Sisters Podcast - October 24, 2019 03:11 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis is the annual mini episode just before I leave for the Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair in Asheville, NC. I am looking forward to being there and seeing all of you! Also, I messed up the Ljus Shawl because I forgot how to read directions. Sigh.
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