Latest Kodiak Podcast Episodes
Color Play: An Exploration of Self and Inspiration
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - July 21, 2023 19:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEver had a moment where you're humbled by simple wisdom? That happened to me and it hit me - much like our passion for knitting, love is boundless and abundant. This epiphany transformed my approach to knitting, sparking an exploration into the world of color I'm sharing with you today. Togeth...
The Power of Color: Knitting Palettes Inspired by Nature
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - July 07, 2023 18:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsImagine knitting with a color palette that resonates with your own personal experiences and connection with nature. It sounds magical, right? Well, that's exactly what we'll be exploring together in this episode. I share my own journey of finding color inspiration in the beauty of the world aro...
Unraveling the Mysteries of Linen: A Journey into Knitting and Creativity
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - July 01, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEver wondered what the secret to a beautifully knitted linen piece is? Join me, Mel, and let’s venture together into the captivating world of linen, unveiling its historical richness, strength, versatility, and how it lends itself to knitting. We'll dissect its journey from the flax plant origin...
From Yarn Stashes to Agatha Christie: The Art of Organization
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - June 22, 2023 20:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsHave you ever found inspiration in the most unexpected places, like the fog and mist of Kodiak, Alaska? I invite you to join me here in my cozy home library as I share my journey of transforming this space into a creative haven for knitting, reading, and connecting with others. Let's dive into...
Season 3 Episode 9: From Yarn Stashes to Agatha Christie: The Art of Organization
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - June 22, 2023 20:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsHave you ever found inspiration in the most unexpected places, like the fog and mist of Kodiak, Alaska? I invite you to join me here in my cozy home library as I share my journey of transforming this space into a creative haven for knitting, reading, and connecting with others. Let's dive into...
Strategies For Guilt Free Knitting
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - June 06, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis episode is designed around 3 key strategies to help anyone who has ever been torn between “Should I do the dishes or Just One More Row?” (And let’s be honest, I have skipped a shower or two in my time just to get through the sleeve decreases or the ribbing on a sweater!) There are moments w...
The "Get Together" Episode
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - June 05, 2023 22:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis episode shares the importance of what it means to Get Together and is the final “G” in the series. Explore the nuances of what it means to get together, as we knit together the Triangulate Pattern. This pattern is your free gift for being a listener of this podcast. I appreciate the time wi...
Season 3 Episode 7: The 3 Gs of Knitting #3 Get Together
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - June 05, 2023 22:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis episode shares the importance of what it means to Get Together and is the final “G” in the series. Explore the nuances of what it means to get together, as we knit together the Triangulate Pattern. This pattern is your free gift for being a listener of this podcast. I appreciate the time wi...
Season 3 Episode 6: How to keep knitting exciting?
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - May 18, 2023 19:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis episode explores your knitting questions: "How do I keep from getting burned out with my knits? How do I find the perfect cast on? and What do I do to keep knitting exciting?" (You always ask the best questions! Keep them coming.) We have all been there, frustrated with the project we tho...
How to keep knitting exciting?
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - May 18, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis episode explores your knitting questions: "How do I keep from getting burned out with my knits? How do I find the perfect cast on? and What do I do to keep knitting exciting?" (You always ask the best questions! Keep them coming.) We have all been there, frustrated with the project we tho...
How To Keep Knitting Exciting!
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - May 18, 2023 19:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThis episode explores your knitting questions: "How do I keep from getting burned out with my knits? How do I find the perfect cast on? and What do I do to keep knitting exciting?" (You always ask the best questions! Keep them coming.) We have all been there, frustrated with the project we tho...
GOAL Knitting
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - May 03, 2023 19:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsAnd before you go, Dear Knitter here is your personal invitation from me: I would love to count you amongst the EBKpodcast community. You are welcome here. Subscribe today! WANT TO LEAVE A QUICK REVIEW & BE AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED FOR GIVEAWAYS AND PRIZES? CLICK HERE!
Season 3 Episode 5: 3 Gs of Knitting: 2nd G = GOAL Knitting
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - May 03, 2023 19:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsAnd before you go, Dear Knitter, if you subscribe to the Encourage Better Knitting podcast consider sharing this podcast with a friend! Simply click the "share" button, or copy and paste the link. It would mean the world to me. Thank you! ** And if you don't subscribe, here is your personal in...
Season 3 Episode 4: 3 Gs of Knitting: 1st G = Gratitude Knitting
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - May 03, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEver felt such gratitude or love for another human and you were compelled to knit something for them? How did that gift knitting go? In today's podcast, we are going to learn from 2 very different responses I had from gift-knit recipients. I wonder which you relate to...maybe both? As always, ...
Gratitude Knitting
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - May 03, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEver felt such gratitude or love for another human and you were compelled to knit something for them? How did that gift knitting go? In today's podcast, we are going to learn from 2 very different responses I had from gift-knit recipients. I wonder which you relate to...maybe both? As always, ...
Season 3 Ep.4: 3 Gs of Knitting: 1st G = Gratitude Knitting
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - May 03, 2023 18:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEver felt such gratitude or love for another human and you were compelled to knit something for them? How did that gift knitting go? In today's podcast, we are going to learn from 2 very different responses I had from gift-knit recipients. I wonder which you relate to...maybe both? As always, ...
Season 3 Ep 3: Twists and Turns
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 27, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWant to be included in the Free Virtual Knitting Retreat? I HOPE SO! SIGN UP to be notified when registration opens. http://eepurl.com/gwuiuj Ready to see the yarn and learn more about all things in this episode? Head over to the blog: http://www.encouragebetter.com/blog/twistsandturns And ...
Season 3 Episode 3: Twists and Turns
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 27, 2023 23:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWant to be included in the Free Virtual Knitting Retreat? I HOPE SO! SIGN UP to be notified when registration opens. http://eepurl.com/gwuiuj Ready to see the yarn and learn more about all things in this episode? Head over to the blog: http://www.encouragebetter.com/blog/twistsandturns And ...
Twists and Turns
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 27, 2023 23:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThe virtual retreat live already happened, HOWEVER, there is a great recorded version complete with a 20-page FREE workbook guide that includes journal pages and a free pattern you are sure to love. Join in by heading here: https://encouragebetter.com/blog/mysteries-of-linen Ready to see the y...
Birthday BONUS Episode!
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 25, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsSurprise! I am showing up unexpectedly in your ears with this special episode. Today I am reflecting on my last passage around the Sun, and sharing things I want to take with me into the following year. I am eager to leave behind a scarcity mentality and get excited about the joys of abundance--...
Nightshift Shawl and How To Start Your Own Knit Along (KAL)
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 19, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEver heard about the knit along (knit-a-long, KAL, knit together...) three days before it was ending and wished you could've joined? Or maybe you just aren't keen on social media mega groups? Then you are in for a treat today my friend! This episode shares about the Nightshift shawl by Andrea Mo...
Season 3 Ep. 2: Nightshift Shawl and How To Start Your Own Knit Along (KAL)
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 19, 2023 17:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEver heard about the knit along (knit-a-long, KAL, knit together...) three days before it was ending and wished you could've joined? Or maybe you just aren't keen on social media mega groups? Then you are in for a treat today my friend! This episode shares about the Nightshift shawl by Andrea Mo...
Season 3 Episode 2: Nightshift Shawl and How To Start Your Own Knit Along (KAL)
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 19, 2023 17:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsEver heard about the knit along (knit-a-long, KAL, knit together...) three days before it was ending and wished you could've joined? Or maybe you just aren't keen on social media mega groups? Then you are in for a treat today my friend! This episode shares about the Nightshift shawl by Andrea Mo...
Swaddle Pals: Starting to knit again
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 12, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsSeason 3 kicks off with this episode after a personal hiatus. The fun project that helped me rediscover the knitting enthusiasm I needed was from the Swaddle Pals Volume 1 by Susan B. Anderson. Learn about the project by listening to today's episode and then heading to www.encouragebetter.com/...
Swaddle Pals...Starting To Knit Again
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 12, 2023 21:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsSeason 3 kicks off with this episode after a personal hiatus. The fun project that helped me rediscover the knitting enthusiasm I needed was from the Swaddle Pals Volume 1 by Susan B. Anderson. Learn about the project by listening to today's episode and then heading to www.encouragebetter.com/...
Season 3 Ep 1: Swaddle Pals...Starting to knit again
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 12, 2023 21:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsSeason 3 kicks off with this episode after a personal hiatus. The fun project that helped me rediscover the knitting enthusiasm I needed was from the Swaddle Pals Volume 1 by Susan B. Anderson. Learn about the project by listening to today's episode and then heading to www.encouragebetter.com/...
Season 3 Episode 1: Swaddle Pals...Starting to knit again
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 12, 2023 21:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsSeason 3 kicks off with this episode after a personal hiatus. The fun project that helped me rediscover the knitting enthusiasm I needed was from the Swaddle Pals Volume 1 by Susan B. Anderson. Learn about the project by listening to today's episode and then heading to www.encouragebetter.com/...
On Shoes and Long Rows
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 05, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsIn today's episode I tell you why I won't send you my favorite pair of shoes, nor will I try to read your mind! I will tell you all the value your knitting and crafting add to your life and those around you and also remind you that YOU ENRICH THE KNITTING COMMUNITY! For more information be sure...
On Shoes and Long Rows
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - April 05, 2021 22:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsIn today's episode I tell you why I won't send you my favorite pair of shoes, nor will I try to read your mind! I will tell you all the value your knitting and crafting add to your life and those around you and also remind you that YOU ENRICH THE KNITTING COMMUNITY! For more information be sure...
S2 E5: A Walk In The Past
Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska - March 15, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsWelcome to another episode where we enjoy creative endeavors, but this one will take you back in time with me. Mentioned and worth linking or things you may find helpful: Mindful Knitting 5 minutes + 5 Rows: On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfaix8hYF1SuI94UzZk4LMw On IGTV https://ww...