This episode contains the following segments: Ever-expanding Skill Set, The Back Porch, and Yarn Lover at Large. I talk about developing a recipe for seeded crackers, completing my Rhinebeck “sweater,” and all about my day at the New York Sheep & Wool Festival. LISTEN: Check out my recipe for seeded crackers. These tasty treats are … Continue reading Episode 58: Fire, Fiber & Friends →

This episode contains the following segments: Ever-expanding Skill Set, The Back Porch, A Little Bit of Learning, and Yarn Lover at Large. LISTEN: Ever-expanding Skill Set There’s still time to sign up for a spindling course at The Inner Space in Highland Park, NJ. The first workshop was a lot of fun. Next, I’ll be … Continue reading Episode 57: Wunderkammer →

This episode includes the following segments: A Little Bit of Learning, Ever-expanding Skill Set, The Front Porch, Yarn Lover at Large, Chin Waggin’, and Double Happiness. I draw the winners for the September Bulk Bins Cook-along and a copy of Knockout Knits. You’ll find out about Maggie Jackson’s visit to my local yarn shop, Mountain […]

In this episode, I announce the winners of Asymmetri-CAL prizes. If you hear your Ravelry user name announced on the show, please send me a PM with your full name and mailing address. Use “Winner!” in the subject line. Segments in this episode include: Ever-expading Skill Set, Yarn Lover at Large, and Double Happiness. LISTEN: […]

This episode includes the following segments: Ever-expanding Skill Set, The Back Porch, and Yarn Lover at Large. I hope you enjoy this week’s interview with Laura Nelkin. Visit the Yarns at Yin Hoo Ravelry board for a chance to win a copy of Laura’s book Knockout Knits. There is one week left to post a […]

This episode contains the following segments: On the Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, Yarn Lover at Large, and Off the Shelf. Thank you to everyone who has been in touch with me over the past few weeks. Yarns at Yin Hoo has a vibrant audience ready to share exciting ideas and supportive feedback. Introduce yourself on […]

This week’s episode includes the following segments: Ever-expanding Skill Set, The Back Porch, A Little Bit of Learning, and Gratitude Journal. LISTEN:     Ever-expanding Skill Set Beginning Spindling and Meditative Spindling classes at The Inner Space in Highland Park, NJ. Top whorl spindles from Dawning Dreams. Spinner’s End Farm fiber CSA in Michigan’s Upper […]

This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, Yarn Lover at Large and Gratitude Journal. LISTEN: The Back Porch Scrappy Felted Oven Mitt pattern by Kelly Schroeder Felted Vessels Simple Yoga Socks pattern by Jennifer Wang The Front Porch Booga Bag pattern by Julie Anderson Planorbis Corneus Shawl […]

This episode contains the following segments: Gratitude Journal, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set and Double Happiness.     LISTEN: Wildlife along the Delaware River               The Front Porch Ever-expanding Skill Set Peach-almond Cobbler 2 lb. ripe peaches, peeled and sliced into wedges 1 tbsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. grated […]

It’s taken several tries, but I’ve finally convinced my mother to share some of her expertise on the podcast. We spent the day canning in her kitchen, and sat down for a few minutes to talk about food preservation. Hopefully, I’ll be able to bring additional segments from Mom in future episodes; she is a master of many practical arts. One of my favorite things to do in Mom’s kitchen is to look through her collection of recipe books. Pictured is her copy of Putting Food By, the canning reference to which she frequently consults. This well-loved edition has no front or back cover; even the spine is in tatters. This week’s episode cover is a photo taken in Mom’s pantry, where the beautiful jars of preserved produce are arranged on wooden shelves.