This episode includes the following segments: The Front Porch, The Back Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, A Little Bit of Learning, and Gratitude Journal. This week, I talk about developing my very first shawl design, Another Door Opens. I’m so pleased that the pattern is complete and available on Ravelry. The Bulk Bins Cook-along continues — … Continue reading Episode 60: Another Door Opens →

This episode is devoted to an interview with my mother, Kathleen. She is an experienced baker and is respected for her beautifully-presented and delicious pies. I learned most of my kitchen know-how from close observation of my mother — observation which began when I could climb onto a stool and sit at the end of the counter. My sisters and I were always invited to participate. From finding vegetables in the refrigerator and stirring ingredients together, to using sharp knives, we were expected to pitch in and we were never too small to take part in food preparation. I’m especially grateful to Mom for this interview.

This episode is devoted to an interview with my mother, Kathleen. She is an experienced baker and is respected for her beautifully-presented and delicious pies. I learned most of my kitchen know-how from close observation of my mother — observation which began when I could climb onto a stool and sit at the end of … Continue reading Episode 59: Known for Pie →

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 […]