This episode features an interview with local shop owner Hope Horn. She opened Hope’s Favorite Things in October 2015. This charming shop in the Village of Richmond has gifts, aromatherapy products, antiques, fiber, yarn, and Ashford and Majacraft spinning wheels and fiber tools. Contact Homepage Facebook page Ravelry page Hope

This episode includes the following segments: Yarn Lover at Large, Off the Shelf, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Sew Forth. Yarn Lover at Large Off the Shelf Are you memorizing a poem in celebration of National Poetry Month?  Here are some more tips. Print out a large version of the poem

This episode is intended for participants in the upcoming Knit Local Getaway. I provide an overview of the weekend, some packing tips, and other details. If you’re registered for the retreat, you should have received an email and access to a Google doc with lots of information. We’re discussing getaway-related

This episode features the following segments: The Front Porch, The Back Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Off the Shelf. Cover Art by Samuel St. Thomas The Front Porch Join in the Summer Tops Make-along.  Begin April 1; conclude on the first day of summer. Projects in progress are welcome. Tell

This episode includes the following segments: The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Sew Forth. The Front Porch Pattern Ideas for the Summer Top Make-along Silken Straw Summer Sweater from Purl Soho Jasmine Tea by Amanda Bell Ready for Spring by yellowcosmo Ever-expanding Skill Set Spiced shrimp with lemon-ginger sauce

This episode features the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Off the Shelf. NEW PATTERN RELEASE Distelfink Fiber Company DK-weight yarn The Back Porch The Front Porch Off the Shelf Women’s Work: The First 20,000 Years by Elizabeth Wayland Barber REVIEW — The Mindfulness in

This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, And Sew Forth. The Back Porch   The Front Porch Summer Tops Make-along: Sew, Knit, Crochet — plan your projects and get inspiration on the Ravelry thread. Ever-expanding Skill Set Mushroom Sauce Mince one clove

This episode is devoted to a review of the Ann Carolyn Smock, a design by Ellen Mason. This pattern is independently printed and distributed and is available on Ellen’s Etsy shop.

This episode includes the following segments: The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Gratitude Journal.  At the end of the episode, I announce the prize winner for our Taproot Make-along. The Front Porch Mushroom Kelliemuffs pattern by SpillyJane Ever-expanding Skill Set In March, #powerpantry will focus on sauces.  Here is

This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, Off the Shelf, and The Front Porch. The Back Porch I’ve been using improved versions of left and right-leaning decreases.  This is the best resource I have found for explaining the differences, how to knit the stitches, and how to pair