On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about craft supplies taking over the house, our crafting social media thoughts, and we completely believe Courtney Love was the lead singer for Garbage. Amelia is still working on the mistake rib scarf and will be finishing it up with tassels (not fringe).Kayte finished the vanilla socks for h…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about our childhood hobbies and activities, our love or hatred of them, and how they have impacted our lives today. Rosie frogged the 1898 hat and is reknitting the yarn (Knit Picks Brava worsted in gray) into an earflap hat from a pattern of her own creation. It will still have dinosaur point…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about the heat (a lot), some new stuff we're doing, but most importantly, we talk about how to support BIPOC makers in the crafting community. Amelia is working on a Mistake Rib Scarf in Caron Chunky Cakes. Hue Shift is on hold during the hot, hot summer.Rosie is making a flat-top, top-down ba…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about Ravelry taking a stand, lots of new craft things in our lives, and when to give up on your project. Rosie is still working on the 1898 hat in Knit Picks Brava and does not like it one little bit.Amelia finished a sweater! The Baby Surprise Jacket is magical. She's using what's left (Caro…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about not-crafting, shadow comforts, and more mindfulness than you can shake a stick at. Rosie is making an 1898 hat with dinosaur spikes in Knit Picks Brava Worsted, Cobblestone Heather colorway.Kayte is working on her log cabin blanket in Bernat Mosaic, and has started some vanilla socks wit…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, Amelia is well-lubricated with a margarita, and we meander through topics of connection, dog training, and craft budgeting. Rosie is working on animal baby hats by Cassandra May and others. (Flamingo, Tiger, Elephant, Yoda, Dinosaur)Amelia is working on the Pincha Shawl in some beautiful handpainted y…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we're thrilled to have Amelia back with us, and we're also excited to be joined by special guest Mosylu to discuss, of all things, finishing. Rosie is working on Inez mitts in Charcoal Gray SanYork Alpaca and some leftover random pink.Amelia is not currently knitting due to a broken arm - :( - but was…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, Amelia is taking a leave of absence so Rosie and Kayte talk about new work excitement, mindfulness, and what we can look forward to in 2019. Rosie finished the Hue Shift (YAY!!) and is working on an improvised Christmas stocking in Knit Picks Comfy Sport.Kayte is embarking on the excitement of the Zip…

With the sudden passing of Amelia's husband, the world has turned upside down and the OPAN team is grieving. We will air reruns for the next couple of months, and we appreciate you continuing to listen as we surround and support Amelia during this incredibly difficult time. ♥ This is one of our favorite episodes that we've ever done. Please enjoy. …

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about creating community, infusing crafts with good vibes, and the spiritual side of crafting. Amelia is working on the Hue Shift Afghan in rainbow.Kayte finished the Whiz Bang socks in Knit Picks Stroll Hand-Painted in Tiger Eye and is working on a Mistake Stitch Scarf in Kaleidoscope and Wee…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about exciting new things, changing the world through our actions, and being brave. Rosie is working on the the Hue Shift Afghan in jeweltones.Amelia is also working on the Hue Shift Afghan, but in rainbow.Kayte finished the the Hue Shift Afghan in rainbow worsted (WOOHOO!). She's working on s…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about crafting on TV and in the movies, some new games that we're going to play at Rosie's house, and that DAMN GAP again. Amelia finished TWO hat kits using DMC Top This, the scarf in Malabrigo Caracol, and is working on the forever of the Hue Shift Afghan.Rosie finished the Birlinn blanket i…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, our heat-addled brains talk about losing your crafting mojo, how hot it is, and how much we're done with summer. Amelia started and is halfway through a scarf in Malabrigo Caracol.Rosie is working on the Birlinn blanket in Brava sport.Kayte is pausing on the Hue Shift Afghan in rainbow worsted to pick…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk at length about weaving, Rosie's exciting What's New, and using your own spit to join yarn. Rosie is working on the Birlinn blanket in Brava sport.Amelia is working on the Hue Shift Afghan in rainbow.Kayte is working on the Hue Shift Afghan in rainbow worsted. Also mentioned:CakeBelly button o…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about nail polish, Hue Shift (still so much Hue Shift), and Kayte's new spinning wheel. Rosie finished the Cedars House Scarf in Knit Picks Swish and is back to working on the Hue Shift Afghan in jeweltones. She will be starting a baby blanket soon.Amelia is also working on the Hue Shift Afgha…

On this month's (late) episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about when to make something versus buying it, who is knitworthy, and how we feel about the things we make and give. Amelia FINISHED the granny square afghan in Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Bulky, the Mercury Socks in Hedgehog Fibers yarn, AND a hat. WOOHOO! She is currently back to the Hue…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about organization, spindle-spinning, and we make several dirty jokes. Rosie is working on the Hue Shift Afghan in jeweltones but will soon be starting a Cedars House Scarf in Knit Picks Swish and a Birlinn Blanket in Brava.Amelia is working on the second sock of the Mercury Socks in the Raven…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we discuss conventions, inspirations, how to help people in the community, and a lot of Hue Shift. Rosie is working on the second panel of the Hue Shift Afghan in jeweltones.Amelia is also working on the second panel of the Hue Shift Afghan in rainbow, as well as a granny square afghan in Knit Picks M…

On this month's episode of On Pins and needles, we talk about how to start new habits, our tastes (or not) in seafood, and our goals in 2018. Rosie finished Portage in the UK River Knits Impressionist colorway. WOOHOO!! She's currently on the second panel of the Hue Shift Afghan in jeweltones and will be making a stocking once she gets the snowflak…

On this episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about bookstores, how many UFOs is too many, and crafting for the holidays. Amelia is working on the Hue Shift Afghan, panel 1.Kayte is working on the Hue Shift Afghan in worsted, panel 3 (out of order), and two Braided Balls.Rosie is working on (surprise!!) the Hue Shift Afghan in Jeweltones. Also me…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about how much of a pain in the ass quilting is, what to do when your project goes awry, and what the price of learning is. Amelia is working on the Hue Shift Afghan in original rainbow.Kayte is working on the Hue Shift Afghan in original rainbow and continuing the Billow Baby Blanket.Rosie is…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we giggle quite a bit from exhaustion (Kayte and Rosie), talk about vacations (Amelia and Rosie), and discuss the human ingenuity that brought us the wonder of fiber. Amelia STARTED THE SECOND SOCK of Mercury sock in the Hedgehog Fibers Yarn (colorway Raven). WOOHOO!!!Kayte is working on a baby blanke…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about learning styles, the advantages and disadvantages of online classes, and a new craft website Kayte discovered called Creativebug. Rosie is almost done with Portage in the Impressionist colorway! One and 3/4 sleeves to go! She will be bringing Hermia to cast on for her cruise to Alaska si…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about how the weather affects our crafting, techniques for weaving in ends, and give updates on our use of Bullet Journals and other organizational systems. Amelia is still working on... wait for it... her awesome Mercury Socks in the Raven colorway of Hedgehog Fibers yarn. Rosie finished the …

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we have Rosie back! YAY! We discuss what attracts us to yarn, patterns, and trying new crafts. We'd love to hear your stories as well. We're on Twitter (@OPAN_Podcast), Facebook, and Ravelry. Drop by and share what attracts you to a pattern, yarn, fiber, art, craft, etc! Amelia started new Mercury Soc…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we're missing Rosie due to scheduling conflicts, so it's Amelia and Kayte talking about kids, parenting, and Kayte's attempts at candlemaking. Amelia finished the Hitchhiker in Pearlescent Knit Picks Stroll Tonal and is back to the Hue Shift afghan.Kayte finished Martine mitts using the Mitt Envy patt…

On this month's (2-year anniversary! which we don't mention) episode of On Pins and Needles, we're back from illnesses and such to discuss the art and craft of improvisation on stage with Kayte's partner Pierce. He has a lovely voice.Rosie is knitting on Portage, a top-down raglan sweater, in the hand-dyed Impressionist-colored yarn from UK River K…

Everyone is recovering from the things this month, so we are re-running this fabulous episode from February 2016. Enjoy! ***** On this month’s episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about the dynamics of crafting groups, courageous friendships, and how it’s important to stretch ourselves to do creative things that are uncomfortable for our mental …

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we have special guest Sarah to talk about lapidary, we talk at length about kombucha, and we laugh as Rosie gets completely grossed out at the thought of drinking something that's been made by our SCOBY friend. Good times. Rosie cast on Portage in a custom-dyed River Knits yarn she got for Christmas i…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about emotionally and physically seasoned cookware, knitworthy friends and family, and how we determine whether someone is deserving of a handmade item. (Note: There's some staticky distortion in various places in the podcast that we were unable to remove. The offending cable has been sent to …

TRIGGER WARNING: References in this podcast to weight loss and food/eating. HAPPY NEW YEAR! On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, our friend Mo returns (YAY!) and we all talk about our Craftolutions/Craftspirations for 2017. Rosie is still working on Brunello in Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool.Amelia started the Hue Shift Afghan in sportweight…

This month, we discuss parties (including the long-awaited and fabulous Friendsgiving), some comfort foods, and alternative holiday traditions. Amelia is working on a Wiccan Rede cross-stitch sampler from the Stitcherhood Etsy shopRosie is working on a Brunello Cardigan in Elsebeth Lavold Silky Wool.Kayte is still working on the Threads pullover in…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about fanciness, hand jobs, and what to do when fear sets in when learning something new. Rosie is working on Felicity Mitts by Cloud House Studio in Handmaiden Sea Silk in natural/undyed.Amelia is upset with The Second Sock (My Cup of Tea Socks in Wicked Witch). She also is working on baby bl…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about creativity as self-care or as stress, our favorite pens, and Kayte almost arm-wrestles Rosie for jumping in on a potential project take-over. Rosie finished the Peacock Shawl!! YAY!! She is now working on Mercenary Gauntlets using Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in the Temptation colorway.Ameli…

(Trigger warning: this podcast discusses food, including food issues, which may be triggering to some listeners). On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles we talk about food as art, food as craft, and food as a pain in the ass. Rosie is almost finished with the Peacock Shawl (40 rows away from the end!). Amelia finished her part of a round ro…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we discuss habits, organization, and the wondrousness of the Bullet Journal (BuJo or BJ for short). Amelia made an N7 hat for a friend and is mad at the second sock from Episode 1, My Cup of Tea Socks in Wicked Witch.Rosie is working away on the Peacock Shawl which has become a bazillion stitches acro…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk with special guest Jeannie about spinning wheels, drop spindles, and how she became the Pima County Fair spinning champion! Rosie is still working on the Peacock Shawl.Amelia is binding off the Downton Abbey Shawl (YAY!)Jeannie is making some 4x1 socks for her husband, cross-stitch patterns ba…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about keeping track of where we are in our patterns, apps we love or like or are thinking about trying, and have a lovely special guest, Mo! Amelia made a Dustland hat by Stephen West.Rosie is putting finishing touches on the Monster Butt pants, finished Sylvi (YAY!!!), did a counted cross-sti…

Happy One-Year Anniversary to us!!! To celebrate, we had our very first special guest, Beth! Beth is working on a Color Affection Shawl in Zen Yarn Garden Serenity and a cabled beanie for her uncle.Rosie is continuing to work on the Monster Butt Baby Leggings.Amelia is plugging away at the Downton Abbey Mystery Knit-a-Long and hasn't cheated by loo…

This month's episode of On Pins and Needles covers all of our favorite tools, our particular brand affinities, and how tools make a difference to the process of crafting. We encourage you to share the tools you love with us on Facebook, Twitter, or by email!! Amelia is still working on the Downton Abbey mystery Knit-a-Long using Knit Picks Stroll G…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about finding the time to craft, words that encourage us to grow, and sticky resin. Amelia is continuing work on her Downton Abbey Mystery Knit-A-Long that is NOT a circular shawl (surprise!!) using Knit Picks Stroll Glimmer in Peacock.Kayte is making baby socks with leftovers from her baby sw…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about the dynamics of crafting groups, courageous friendships, and how it's important to stretch ourselves to do creative things that are uncomfortable for our mental and emotional well-being. Amelia is working on a Downton Abbey Mystery Knit-A-Long that is a circular shawl using Knit Picks St…

On this month's episode of On Pins and Needles, we talk about the value of art, what it means to go "Cold Sheep" (and what loopholes exist in this paradigm), and what our crafting goals are for 2016. Rosie almost done - ALMOST DONE - with the Garden Sweater, and will be picking up a forgotten Sylvi when she's done.Amelia is working on various washc…

In this episode of On Pins and Needles, we discuss the holidays, children and the mysteries surrounding why people have them, and where to donate crafted items. Amelia is making an adorable baby Viking hat in Vanna's Choice, and she has ALSO completed five washcloths, as well as some Ugly/Beautiful Slippers in Marble Chunky in MC16Kayte is so close…

This month, we talk about holiday crafting, quickie gift ideas, and the biggest and best time-suck of them all: Pinterest. Rosie is working away on her Garden Sweater.Amelia made TWO things while taking a break from the socks she's been working on: Green Fingers in Chroma Fingering weight (in Avalon... I think), and a monster lovey (so cute!)Kayte …

This month, we talk about how sometimes you just need a quickie (project), why we love pretty peripherals, and how cool arters/craftists make craft-related things using... well... crafts. Amelia is working away at My Cup of Tea Socks in Wicked Witch; next up - Green Fingers Fingerless Mitts by Irina Pi in Knit Picks ChromaKayte - Triceratops loveyR…

This month, we talk about arts vs. crafts, weaving cool things, when asking is good, and how having a craft business is both cool and difficult. Amelia is working on the second sock of the My Cup of Tea Socks in Wicked Witch.Rosie is ALMOST DONE, SHE SWEARS on the Foxhollow Sweater.Kayte is about halfway done with her Drop Stitch Scarf. Also refere…

This month, we talk about lots of balls, Rosie’s love of parties, and mixed media creations. Amelia is knitting away on My Cup of Tea Socks in Wicked Witch.Rosie is working on the Foxhollow Sweater in the yarn that is done being punished.Kayte is making a Drop Stitch Scarf with Knit Picks Hawthorne in Montevilla (not Alberta Arts) Topic: Hosting a …

This month, we talk about hands-on crafting classes, Rosie's love of cats, and poking things with sharp needles. Rosie frogged the Epic Sweater of Doom in favor of Boxy.Amelia is working on My Cup of Tea Socks in Wicked Witch.Kayte started another Log Cabin Blanket in Universal Yarn Classic Shades and is working on some amigurumi for a craft fair i…

For this week's episode of On Pins and Needles, we discuss poorly-written patterns, trying new things, and crafting expectations not being met. Amelia is working on her Mitered Sock Yarn Blanket (directions for knitting your own sock yarn blanket here) Rosie is making this Epic Sweaterness of Doom (Mab by Berroco) Kayte is trying to finish the slee…