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A historic-leaning podcast for readers and crafters. If you find yourself anxious about starting a new book or project, you aren’t alone. let host Carrie Hankes (she/her) share some of the books and p... more
FAQs about Pens and Needles Podcast:How many episodes does Pens and Needles Podcast have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.
August 12, 2025Patterns, History, and a Rant About CalendarsJoin Carrie for a dive into the origins of sewing, knitting, and crochet patterns, why they’re on her nerves, and why dates are complicated when discussing the past.Find me at carrieonpensandneedles.com...more28minPlay
June 11, 2025Too Many Irons in the FireToday's episode is a catch all in which I discuss:1915 crochet project, sewing stuff, historical novels, research books Find me at [email protected], or bluesky @cbhankeslink referenced:https://littlejohnsyarn.com/when-did-uk-us-crochet-terms-change/...more28minPlay
March 28, 2025What’s Your Source?In this episode, I discusses some of my favorite sources for historic makes to inspire my writing. To contact me with suggestions on things you’d like to hear about, you can find me on Bluesky @cbhankes or [email protected] or Instagram @carrie_on_pens_and_needles. Please like and subscribe! *When discussing a 1900s fashion book, I misspoke and said 18th Century when I meant 20th....more27minPlay
March 07, 2025Altering the AssignmentCarrie discusses the direction she wants to take the podcast, background about how and why she started crafting, and a current project.Note: I said I have a grandma who cross stitches, and while that may be true, I meant crochet. Also, I did find the date of the Weldon’s mag. It’s from 1889.You can find me on Pinterest at Pens and Needles and Bluesky @cbhankes. Please send suggestions to [email protected] ...more28minPlay
February 19, 2025Otters, Gnomes, and What’s That Thing? Oh Yeah, HamstersA look at some knitting, crochet, and cross stitch patterns I’ve done recently.Links on pinterest @pensandneedles, Sorry for all the ums!...more24minPlay
February 08, 2025Recap of Nonfiction JanuaryIn this episode, we talk about the three nonfiction books I read January, 2025: ADHD is Awesome by Penn and Kim Holderness, The Fabric of Civilization by Virginia Postrel, and The Little Ice Age by Brian FaganFull title saved on Pinterest at pensandneedlespodcast.Also on Bluesky @cbhankesand instagram @carrie_on_pens_and_needlesMusic is "Entertainment in the Holiday Park” by Romanrecord1973 ...more13minPlay
January 30, 2025Sew Historical: Three 1910s Inspired Pattern MakesIn this episode, we discuss 2 Scroop Patterns and 1 Wearing History.Links in the transcript.Music is "Entertainment in the Holiday Park" by Romanrecord1973 on Pixabay ...more10minPlay
January 23, 2025Introduction to Pens and Needles PodcastIn this episode, Carrie Hankes introduces her brand new podcast....more3minPlay
FAQs about Pens and Needles Podcast:How many episodes does Pens and Needles Podcast have?The podcast currently has 8 episodes available.