Yarns at Yin Hoo

Yarns at Yin Hoo episodes:

• 05.12.2024

  No One Is as Surprised as I Am

  This episode is chock full of finished projects and pining for the spring festivals.  I'm scouring some fleece and trying to find just the right pattern for my handspun Lenore yarn.

  
• 03.24.2024

  March is for Mending

  I've been mending my Cambria duster using a variety of techniques -- inspired by the fact that Cal Patch is coming to teach mending at Orange on May 19! Meanwhile, I've knit my first sweater using beautiful Tidal Yarn, artfully...

  
• 03.02.2024

  So Cozy

  My finished Eun is the coziest sweater in my closet, and knit just in time for a few days' wear before the temperatures rise! In this episode, I also share the details of a completed spinning project, spindle spinning for...

  
• 02.14.2024

  Open Your Heart

  This episode is anchored by my intentions set over the first two weeks of February: honor creative impulses and open your heart. I share a number of new works, talk about my continued spinning progress, and read a poem by...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Socks and Sneakers

  It’s an episode about socks and sneakers. I’m back to sock knitting as a portable project after a hiatus of several months AND I made my own pair of sneakers — and lived to tell about it! Have a listen!

  
• 01.06.2024

  Resolution Zero

  No resolutions: just renewing my commitment to what is already working. Is that your story this year? I don’t have the bandwidth for planning, so I’m looking forward to a year of working on the projects that have the most...

  
• 12.20.2023

  Not to Scale

  Items not to scale is a certain path to charm.  That is what I'm finding as I enjoy my holiday decorations this season. This episode contains an update on my test crochet of KORE, designed by Maysa Tomikawa.  I've been...

  
• 11.27.2023

  Hare Moon and Advent Excitement

  This episode contains an update on my recent knitting AND crochet projects.  I'm thrilled to be working on a test crochet of Kore by Maysa Tomikawa.  I talk about my visits to The Met and a local exhibition about the...

  
• 10.30.2023

  We've Been Doing It ALL WRONG!

  I’m back from a weekend in Rhinebeck, NY and eager to share all of the fiber-y goodness of the weekend. Listen in for festival news, the details of my finished RB sweater, plus — how to win some NY Sheep...

  
• 10.10.2023

  Cropped Sweaters

  It's all about sweater weather and pumpkin in this episode. Have you ever thought about knitting a cropped sweater?  In this episode, I share some of the perks and some things to consider as you're knitting.  The cropped sweaters in...

  
• 09.22.2023

  Pen Flourish and Feathered

  Indigo summer is drawing to a close, and I've made time for indigo dyeing and improvising a version of Malaysian blue rice.  Plus lots of progress on my Rhinebeck sweater and a poem by Lorna Dee Cervantes.

  
• 09.02.2023

  The Buzz

  Summer’s not quite over, and I still have some projects planned for an “indigo summer.” I share the details of my completed Holderness top, as well as the start of my Rhinebeck sweater and a blue poem by Laura Villareal.

  
• 08.27.2023

  Advent Puzzle Exchange

  This episode contains the details of the Yarns at Yin Hoo Advent Puzzle Exchange.  Listen on if you are interested or curious.  I hope you will decide to take part in this very special gift exchange.  Details, links and tips...

  
• 07.24.2023

  Why, Yes. I Do Own an 8" Tart Pan.

  In this episode, I share a summer knitting project that's new on my needles, plus more #outsidethesocksCAL making batts, and a delicious summer pie.

  
• 07.16.2023

  Boba at Home

  This episode is all about my experience of making boba (bubble tea) at home over the past few months.  I share some tips, favorite combinations, and products that I enjoy using.

  
• 06.30.2023

  Indigo Summer

  It's going to be an indigo summer!  I have summer reading plans, new skills in paper crafts and printing, entries into the Knit Spin Farm #outsidethesockCAL, projects from Taproot magazine, and an excerpt from Camille T. Dungy's new memoir, SOIL:...

  
• 05.31.2023

  Leaf, Feather, Song

  In this episode, I've started two new projects with sock yarn, and I've begun the final step on the Moonshadow Table Runner. It's been awhile since my quick trip to MDSW, but I share some of the highlights, like the...

  
• 05.01.2023

  Dare I Say, "Baste"?

  In this episode, I have completed a project with handspun yarn and I’m making progress toward my #taprootmake9. Plus, a poem perfect for the spring season from poet Ted Kooser by way of JoAnna Spring.

  
• 04.01.2023

  Worth Doing Slowly

  The Clean Fleece project is sooo close to reaching its campaign goal of $25,000.  Find out how you can assist this worthy endeavor.  In this episode, I announce the first quarter Ko-fi winner, talk about knitting a new project with...

  
• 02.26.2023

  Will These Mittens See Snow?

  Will my Winterlight Mittens get a glimpse of winter? Only time will tell! In this episode, I share news, updates, a prize announcement, “Knit to This” suggestions, and the latest details of my projects.

  
• 02.26.2023

  Episode 308

  Will my Winterlight Mittens get a glimpse of winter? Only time will tell! In this episode, I share news, updates, a prize announcement, "Knit to This" suggestions, and the latest details of my projects.

  
• 01.31.2023

  Taproot Make 9

  It’s been an exciting month as a fiber enthusiast, with a teaching engagement, finished projects, plans for 2023 — and a giveaway for YAYH listeners.

  
• 01.31.2023

  Episode 307

  It's been an exciting month as a fiber enthusiast, with a teaching engagement, finished projects, plans for 2023 -- and a giveaway for YAYH listeners.

  
• 01.11.2023

  Thread Hijack

  In this episode, I talk about some stitching projects completed over the winter holidays, plus quilting, mending, visiting a textile exhibit, and a poem by Billy Collins.

  
• 01.11.2023

  Episode 306

  In this episode, I talk about some stitching projects completed over the winter holidays, plus quilting, mending, visiting a textile exhibit, and a poem by Billy Collins.

  
• 01.08.2023

  Poems 31-40

  Thanks to my Ko-fi supporters, I’m returning with poems selected from Days 31-40 of my #100daysproject. Check out my Ko-fi page to find out how to contribute, and to see special posts, prizes, and items up for grabs!

  
• 01.08.2023

  Episode 305

  Thanks to my Ko-fi supporters, I’m returning with poems selected from Days 31-40 of my #100daysproject. Check out my Ko-fi page to find out how to contribute, and to see special posts, prizes, and items up for grabs!

  
• 12.26.2022

  Episode 304

  I've been finishing up knitting projects -- mostly small, as well as planning for the year ahead. This week, I share some excerpts about the importance of realism and specificity in poetry. I also share the results of...

  
• 12.26.2022

  Ministry of Small Things

  I've been finishing up knitting projects -- mostly small, as well as planning for the year ahead.  This week, I share some excerpts about the importance of realism and specificity in poetry.  I also share the results of sewing my...

  
• 12.15.2022

  100 Days Project: Poems 11-20

  12.5.22 "Writing Kept Hidden" by Carolyn Forché 12.6.22 "Lost Glove" by Charles Simic 12.7.22 "Why My Mother's Teeth Remained in Cuba" by EJ Vega in Paper Dance: 55 Latino Poets 12.8.22 "Provincetown" by...

  
• 12.15.2022

  Episode 303

  Thanks to my Ko-fi supporters, I'm returning with poems 11-20 of my #100daysproject.

  
• 12.06.2022

  100 Days Project: Poems 1-10

  I’m reading a poem every day until March 5th. In this episode, I share a reading of the first ten poems.  This episode comes to you with thanks to the generosity of Ko-fi subscribers and contributors.

  
• 12.06.2022

  Episode 302

  I'm reading a poem every day until March 5th. In this episode, I share a reading of the first ten poems, thanks to the generosity of Ko-fi subscribers and contributors.

  
• 11.30.2022

  Baby Steps to Quilting

  Scrappy sewing projects have multiplied and now I’m thinking my way slowly to my first quilting project. I’m starting and re-starting Xmas knitting and immersing myself in 100 days of poetry.

  
• 11.30.2022

  Episode 301

  Scrappy sewing projects have multiplied and now I'm thinking my way slowly to my first quilting project. I'm starting and re-starting Xmas knitting and immersing myself in 100 days of poetry.

  
• 11.10.2022

  A Stilled Bell

  It's episode 300 and I'm finally talking about my visit to the New York Sheep and Wool Festival. It was a LOT of knitting, but I finally finished my RB sweater in Garthenor organic lace. Also in this episode: Operation...

  
• 11.10.2022

  Episode 300

  It’s episode 300 and I’m finally talking about my visit to the New York Sheep and Wool Festival. It was a LOT of knitting, but I finally finished my RB sweater in Garthenor organic lace. I was knitting the waist...

  
• 09.26.2022

  Operation Pumpkin Everything

  Updates on my Rhinebeck sweater and coordinating skirt. Plus, en plein air "painting" with felt, my version of fig financiers and a poem by Jane Hirshfield.

  
• 09.26.2022

  Episode 299

  Updates on my Rhinebeck sweater and coordinating skirt. Plus, en plein air “painting” with felt, my version of fig financiers and a poem by Jane Hirshfield. Fig Financiers oven 350 In a large bow, sift together 1 c almond flour,...

  
• 08.30.2022

  Episode 298

  A catch-up on finished projects and upcoming makes -- including my Rhinebeck sweater. Plus, pollinators, recipes to savor summer, and a poem by Fatimah Asghar.

  
• 08.30.2022

  The Best Thing You've Eaten All Summer

  A catch-up on finished projects and upcoming makes — including my Rhinebeck sweater. Plus, pollinators, recipes to savor summer, and a poem by Fatimah Asghar.

  
• 07.30.2022

  Language of the Moon

  My newly-completed Brise cardigan in 100% yak yarn is going with me everywhere. Seriously, everywhere. In this episode, I talk about felted landscape sketches in Provincetown, upcoming Slow Fashion classes at Yin Hoo studio, and a giveaway of brilliant fiber...

  
• 07.30.2022

  Episode 297

  This newly-completed Brise cardigan in 100% yak yarn is going with me everywhere. Seriously, everywhere. In this episode, I talk about felted landscape sketches in Provincetown, upcoming Slow Fashion classes at Yin Hoo studio, and a giveaway of...

  
• 07.08.2022

  Episode 296

  In this episode, I talk about knitting Brise cardigan no.3 and sewing a blouse based on a commercially made top. There’s also exciting news about Slow Fashion Summer Camp, a series of class sessions focused on handwork and the creation...

  
• 07.08.2022

  The Gospel According to the Wood Thrush

  In this episode, I talk about knitting Brise cardigan no.3 and sewing a blouse based on a commercially made top. There's also exciting news about Slow Fashion Summer Camp, a series of class sessions focused on handwork and the creation...

  
• 06.12.2022

  Small Modifications

  I’m knitting Brise cardigan no. 3 in beautiful lace weight yak yarn, thinking carefully about small modifications and sharing tips for picking up and knitting stitches on the collar — in ONE take! Also in this episode, finished socks, new...

  
• 06.12.2022

  Episode 295

  I’m knitting Brise cardigan no. 3 in beautiful lace weight yak yarn, thinking carefully about small modifications and sharing tips for picking up and knitting stitches on the collar — in ONE take! Also in this episode, finished socks, new...

  
• 05.15.2022

  Held Together Only by a Thread

  In this episode, I talk about projects I've been working on (and completing) this spring. There's knitting, sewing, cooking, and a poem in celebration of #memademay.

  
• 05.15.2022

  Episode 294

  In this episode, I talk about projects I’ve been working on (and completing) this spring. There’s knitting, sewing, cooking, and a poem in celebration of #memademay. POEM: “Featherweight” by Chase Twichell in May 16 2022 issue of The New Yorker.

  
• 03.27.2022

  Episode 293

  In this episode, Marybeth and I reflect on our 100 days of wearing a wool.and dress and pairing it with hand sewn and hand knit garments from our wardrobes.