Monday 19 February 2018

Episode 69: Many WiPs, Many Books

Welcome to Episode 69 of the YarnderWoman Podcast!

This episode was filmed on 15 February 2018 in Perth, Western Australia.




This is a longer episode than normal - the last half an hour is devoted to discussing some books I've read lately, on the topics of minimalism, decluttering and simplicity. 


So if you're just here for the knitting, that's no worries and you can enjoy the first hour, as there is definitely lots of knitting! :-)


The time stamps for the various segments are as follows:
  • Brooching the Subject - 01:44
  • Finished Objects - 03:44
  • Works in Progress - 14:03
  • KAL/Prizes - 41:50
  • Quick interlude - 50:27
  • Spinning Me Right ‘Round - 51:26
  • Bye - 1:25:23
  • YarnderMum clips / out-takes - 1:26:30



Brooching the Subject: 


Finished Objects:
-- See my Ravelry project page for details --
  • Fingerless mitts that started as socks


Works in Progress:
-- See my Ravelry project page for details --
  • Another charity baby hat
  • Purple/grey charity hat.
  • Toe-up no-heel rib socks
  • Charity shawl
  • Swatched for a knitted dress

Make-along:


Prizes:

Watch the episode to see if you are a new winner (by re-draw) of one of two patterns from our 2017 Charity KAL thread!

Thank you to our prize sponsors:


Quick interlude:


Spinning Me Right ‘Round:
  • Stash sorting - you can do ‘advanced search’ within your own stash
  • Mental health – let’s keep the conversation going and de-stigmatise mental health conditions, as well as society's common response to those with a chronic illness - the article that gives a great analogy about how some people with chronic illness may / often feel can be found here: https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/

Minimalism / decluttering / simplicity / budgeting books I've read in the last few months:

The Minimalists:


Tidying/decluttering:


Budgeting:


Mindfulness / Simplicity: 

Next on my reading list are Frugal Hedonism - Annie Raser-Rowland with Adam Grubb, and First We Make the Beast Beautiful – Sarah Wilson


Happy Crafting!




Saturday 3 February 2018

Episode 68: Finding Inspiration

Welcome to Episode 68 of the YarnderWoman Podcast! This episode, as always, comes to you from Perth in Western Australia, and was filmed on Friday 2 February 2018.

You can find YarnderWoman merchandise on Red Bubble. All purchases send a little money my way to help keep the lights on for the podcast.



Today's segments are as follows:

Brooching the Subject:




Finished Objects:
-- See my Ravelry project page for specific details --

  • Lupine “Rubies in My Pocket” hat – waiting on the pompom maker to arrive
  • Knit night shawl for Sisonke Msimang, to be given at the Perth Writers Week event
  • Face washer
  • ‘‘Twas night before” socks for YarnderMum (my Christmas Eve cast on)



Works in Progress:
-- See my Ravelry project page for specific details --

  • No-heel ribbed socks
  • Organic face washer (ongoing)
  • Plans for the Amaganset dress


Spinning Me Right ‘Round:



Podcasts I've been enjoying:



I'm currently re-reading (listening) to “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”, the fifth book in the Harry Potter series by J K Rowling.

During the last few months of last year, I listened to a lot of self-improvement books, around tidying/cleaning, minimalism and slow living. I’ll chat more about those in the next episode – let me know if there are any specific topics you’d like to hear about.

The article that gives a great analogy about how some people with chronic illness may / often feel can be found here:
https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/