Best Knitting Pattern Podcasts (2025)

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Escape Pod 1024: Some Things I Should Probably Have Mentioned Earlier (LIVE) (Flashback) 27:10

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Author : Laura Pearlman Narrator : Laura Pearlman Hosts : Alasdair Stuart and Summer Fletcher Audio Producer : Summer Brooks This story was originally published in Mothership Zeta, May 2016, and republished in Escape Pod 650: Some Things I Probably Should Have Mentioned Earlier (LIVE) This is a live reading from Worldcon 2018. Some Things […] Sourc…

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DA413 | Forgiveness Fridays, Throwback Tuesdays, and Building a Close-Knit Family on Purpose (Michael DeAquino) 32:43

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➡️ How yearly family vision summits (with a hot tub!) shape your family's direction ➡️ The power of tying your kids' names to your family's core values ➡️ Why pre-parental counseling removes the shame that keeps dads stuck later SHOW NOTES https://www.dadawesome.org/blog/413 SUMMARY What if you could prepare for fatherhood before the chaos even beg…

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The Yarniacs Episode 363 - Finding your knitting mojo 46:34

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What are we wearing? Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Pacific Crest Citadel by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Citadel What are we stalking? Midnight Drive by Melanie Berg Double Hat by SuviKnits Ribbed Wonder Easy Hat by Crochet 365 Knit Too Ride the Waves by Beth MacDonald Stone Sassafras Pullover by Andrea Gaughan Raithlin Island Shawl by Br…

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Escape Pod 1023: Mackson’s Mardi Gras Moon Race 32:38

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Author : David DeGraff Narrator : Brian Lieberman Host : Tina Connolly Audio Producer : Summer Brooks “Mackson’s Mardi Gras Moon Race” originally appeared in the Winter 2024 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Mackson’s Mardi Gras Moon Race by David DeGraff Turtles were built for short-haul Lunar prospecting, not treks across […] …

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Episode 8 | Game of Wool: Statement Week 1:16:13

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Georgia and Adam call their weekly press conference for Statement Week on the Game of Wool – don't worry, there's only one "no comment". As ever, this week's Yarn Library delves into a hodgepodge of tantalising tangents, including Victorian bin bags and an emotionally derailed Aldi trip.

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DA412 | A 3-Year Journey to Launch Your Kids, 30 Skills Every Teen Should Learn, and Moments That Impact All of Time (Matt Hanson) 39:29

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📍 When did you become a man? Most guys can't answer that question clearly—because they never had a defining moment. Matt Hanson is on a mission to change that. In this episode, he shares the Ion Path—a 3-year Christian rite of passage for dads and their 12-16 year olds. You'll hear: ➡️ Why Dad is "LeBron James" in the faith transfer game (50-60 poi…

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Embroidery on knits #neverheardofembroiderystabiliser #increaseofmicoplasticsatwoolshitheadquarters 47:18

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Getting Advent underway, Join us to talk all things knitting!! in this episode we talk about quick knits for kids @witredesign and a similar adult vest Embroidery on knitting book by @ku.ni.ber.ta brilliant and beautiful using embroidery stabiliser #enchantedmesa @westknits @tellybeanknits #gingerbreadMKAL Homemade Yarn Advents #yarnadvent Knitting…

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6 Simple Ways to Plan Your Sewing (So You Actually Have Time to Sew!) 32:28

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Planning your sewing projects ahead of time can transform your creative process from chaotic to calm. We share our favorite strategies for seasonal planning, batching tasks, and organizing your work-in-progress so you spend more time sewing and less time scrambling. Get out free versatile Hansie Top pattern perfect for seasonal planning Join Seamwo…

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#109 - Using Intentions as your Creative Compass for 2026 27:18

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Send me a Text Message. In this cozy year-end episode, I guide you through a gentle intention-setting practice inspired by wishes shared inside the Business Circle. This isn’t about goals or productivity — it’s about creating an inner compass for 2026 that feels supportive, spacious, and doable. If you’re craving more ease, courage, stillness, or t…

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Escape Pod 1022: Butter Side Down (Part 2 of 2) 55:42

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Author : Kal M Narrators : Valerie Valdes, Eric Valdes, Dominick Rabrun and Alasdair Stuart Host : Valerie Valdes Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Butter Side Down originally appeared in Writers of the Future (volume 40) – May 2024. Butter Side Down (Part 2 of 2) By Kal M (…Continued from Part 1) […] Source…

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Episode 7 | Game of Wool: Texture Week 1:01:49

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This week, your yarn librarians roll with the rough and smooth of “texture week”. Adam and Georgia break down Game of Wool’s mishap miracles, farfalle fumbles, and pea-forward planning… all served up with a steaming hot side of Munich Mayhem. Enjoy!

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DA411 | The Daily 15, Brain Science Behind Morning Routines, and Why Sabbath Is Your Family's Secret Weapon – Part 2 (Chris Cirullo) 30:50

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🕐 What if 15 minutes could change your entire life? ✅ The brain science behind why your morning and evening routines matter more than you think ✅ How to build a sustainable Daily 15 practice that actually sticks ✅ Why Sabbath might be the most Christ-like (and kid-favorite) rhythm your family is missing ✅ The one thing 93% of men said they want to …

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5 Ways to Sew Holiday Clothing You'll Actually Wear Again 24:28

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We're sharing our favorite strategies for creating festive holiday garments that don't become one-time wears. Learn how to design special occasion pieces that seamlessly transition into your everyday wardrobe, so you can feel excited about holiday sewing without the guilt of single-use garments. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each mo…

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The Yarniacs Episode 362: Knitting the Self-Indulgent KAL 2026 42:22

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What are we wearing? All the shawls and cowls! Forever 16 by Minimi Knit Design Gayle's Forever 16 What are we stalking? Hakuba Hooded Scarf by Yoko Johnston Fairisle Sheep Yoke Sweater by Martin Storey Fairisle Sheep Bobble Hat by Martin Storey Fairisle Sheep Cushion by Martin Storey Tiny Tree Socks by Summer Lee Meias Butterfly by Marina Alberton…

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Escape Pod 1021: Butter Side Down (Part 1 of 2) 50:04

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Author : Kal M Narrators : Valerie Valdes, Eric Valdes, Dominick Rabrun and Alasdair Stuart Host : Valerie Valdes Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Butter Side Down originally appeared in Writers of the Future (volume 40) – May 2024. Butter Side Down (Part 1 of 2) By Kal M DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT CASE FILE […] Source…

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Episode 6 | Game of Wool: Kids Week 59:24

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This week, we talk fancy dress, avoided techniques, and Adam delivers his first dramatic reading on the pod. In honour of Game of Wool's group challenge, we also reconnect with our inner child through a paper-pen throwback. Full show notes and transcript (including references) will be available soon at yarnlibrary.co.uk.…

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DA410 | Why Dads Are Called to Bring Order, Solving Family Friction Points, and Setting Impossible Goals – Part 1 (Chris Cirullo) 31:00

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✅ The biblical reason dads are called to bring order to their homes ✅ How to train your kids like a football coach (M&Ms included!) ✅ The power of a weekly family meeting to solve your biggest friction points ✅ Why setting "impossible" goals actually works SUMMARY Chaos doesn't have to be the norm in your home. In Part 1 of this conversation, Army …

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Fancy Up Your Favorite Pattern: 10 Details to Add 40:44

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Ready to breathe new life into patterns you already love? We're sharing 10 creative ways to customize and elevate your go-to sewing patterns, from decorative topstitching to contrasting details. These simple additions will help you create garments that feel uniquely yours. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sewin…

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Enchanted Mesa and other knittng. What are you the number one of? All comments appreciated 47:25

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In this episode we talk about: #theslantingslipover @anneventzel #enchantedmesa @westknits #knitforthegirls @grocerygirls @threadandmaple @louielolayarns #stickyfingers #canadapost Weddingcardigan vintage pattern @maximoo #lowhangingfruit. @nimbleknits #whirlwindromance #weddingshawl @yarntrader order #embroidaryonknits @ku.ni.ber.ta Juit Gummlich …

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#108 - Branding Isn’t A Logo; It’s How People Decide To Choose You 41:38

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Send me a Text Message. Am I my brand? And does branding even matter when I’m a tiny, one-person creative business? In this episode, I untangle the belief that branding is mostly fonts, logos, and pretty photos, and I lean on Brand the Change to explore branding as direction – a compass for how you show up, what you say yes to, and how people exper…

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Escape Pod 1020: When They Come Back (Flashback Friday) 30:51

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Author : Natalia Theodoridou Narrator : Ibba Armancas Host : Alasdair Stuart Audio Producer : Summer Brooks When They Come Back was originally published in Crossed Genres (Issue 22), in October 2014, and in Escape Pod Episode 550 Frank though not explicit reference to human sexual anatomy When They Come Back by Natalia Theodoridou They […] Source…

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Episode 5 | Game of Wool: Holiday Week 1:01:22

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Holiday Week sees the knitters create glam swimwear, and wrestle with the curse of the soggy bottom. Adam and Georgia rave about Holger's rave-ready string vest, brag about bougie yarn, and soapbox on tacit material knowledge.

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DA409 | Why Your 5-Year-Old Isn't Selfish, Walking Through Repair, and the Gift of Just Showing Up (Chris Ammen) 43:02

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What if your kid's "selfishness" is actually developmentally normal? 🤯 ✅ Why emotional awareness makes you a better dad (not a softer one) ✅ How to walk your kids through the "I'm sorry" process step by step ✅ The turkey hunting philosophy of spiritual formation ✅ Why showing up in children's ministry is a slingshot back to your home SUMMARY: What …

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Bonus Episode REACTION to s1e3 'The Game Of Wool' 23:45

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listen in to our phone call as we talk about season 1 episode 3 of the Game of Wool. Let us know what you think. Perfect listening while knitting.By Avid Knitters

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5 Essential Tips for Sewing with Sheer and Lightweight Fabrics 27:42

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Working with delicate, sheer, and lightweight fabrics can feel intimidating, but with the right techniques, you can create beautiful flowing garments that feel as good as they look. We share our top 5 tips for cutting, sewing, and finishing these tricky-but-gorgeous fabrics. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe with us each month. Get our free sew…

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The Yarniacs Episode 361: Where are yours now? 50:33

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What are we wearing? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer Sharlene's Gridlines Quintia by Cate Carter-Evans What are we stalking? Twilly by Jennifer Weissman Cityscape Hat by Tori Yu Just a Hat by Halyna Shemchuk Crocheted Jelly Roll Blanket by Kay Jones Skwaer Shawlette by Simone Bechtold Sweet Saturday Sweater by Kelly Fowler What are we knitting? Crochet…

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Escape Pod 1019: Baron Quits The Payloaders 49:57

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Author : Renan Bernardo Narrator : Ben Gideon Host : Tina Connolly Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Escape Pod 1019: Baron Quits The Payloaders is an Escape Pod original. Death of loved ones. Baron Quits The Payloaders By Renan Bernardo This story starts with a gig. Half a million people from all corners of the […] Source…

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DA408 | Raising Sons Who Invite Others In: Wrestling, Delayed Phones, and Legacy Rewritten (Carl Cartee) 39:13

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🍕🤼‍♂️ Pizza nights. Wrestling matches. Honest talks about sex, phones, and finding the right wife. ✅ Why Tuesday wrestling nights built more than just muscle ✅ The 18th birthday dinner where 4 friends said the exact same thing (and it wasn't planned) ✅ How to talk about sex early and often without shame ✅ Why delaying phones until driving age might…

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Episode 3 | Game of Wool: Icons Week 53:49

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We continue our coverage of the Game of Wool, addressing Gordon's response, the catwalk of doggy costumes, and some unapologetically 80s mohair creations. Will we have any hot takes on crochet vs. knitting, or engage in intellectual chats about skill acquisition? You bet.

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Episode 4 | Why care about craft terminology? 37:12

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Prompted by the outrage from the Shetland craft community on Channel 4's misrepresentation of Fair Isle knitting, we talk about preservation of heritage crafts, and why we must strive to respect their language and traditions.

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Game of Wool episode 2 REACTIONS with guest @cleevelyknits 38:24

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this is a reaction episode, we talk about episode 2 of the game of wool talking via phone line with Adam from @cleevelyknits Perfect listening while knitting.By Avid Knitters

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The business of selling and buying yarn. #gettingwhatyoupaidofor #isitcontentious 44:28

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Join us today as we laugh our way through: A rat on the window!! The slanting slipover @anneventzel We love it!! a year in knitting witredesign chunky brioche cardigan The ups and downs of chunky knitting, cutting corners, catching yarn. Heavy pockets and more!! Lyrebird cardigan marzena.kolaczek ordered from @louielolayarns #youtubevideo #pythagor…

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What We're Sewing Now: Fall Projects, Rescued Makes, and New Patterns 40:02

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In this cozy roundup episode, Sarai and Haley discuss their current sewing projects, share tips for rescuing problem garments, and introduce the new Garnet blouse and Maple peacoat patterns. They also answer listener questions and offer recommendations for your fall sewing adventures. Get the free Aims pattern Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe …

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#107 - Planning Doesn’t Kill Creativity — It Protects It 38:38

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Send me a Text Message. - How I separate ideas from tasks, plan by energy, and keep marketing simple - Planning doesn’t have to kill creativity. In this episode, I share how I plan with a neurodivergent, creative brain—lightly. Using examples from some of my clients, I separate ideas from tasks, choose one daily priority, and use soft time blocks g…

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Escape Pod 1018: Knit Three, Save Four 36:38

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Author : Marie Vibbert Narrator : Isabel J. Kim Host : Mur Lafferty Audio Producer : Summer Brooks “Knit Three, Save Four” first appeared in Fantasy & Science Fiction (November 2019) Knit Three, Save Four by Marie Vibbert The ship was two days overdue for docking, more or less. As a stowaway, I didn’t have […] Source…

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DA407 | Creating Spiritual Curiosity, Jesus' Lion and Lamb Moments, and Building Faith Through Questions (David Murrow) 31:22

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Episode 2 | Should patterns be free? 47:24

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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of pattern design in the knitting community, including recent controversies surrounding designer compensation, and the myth of exposure-as-compensation. We also touch upon the economics of pattern design, and reflect on the broader implications of craft and the pursuit of mastery in the knitting world…

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Episode 1 | Game of Wool 52:30

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Knitting influencer Adam Cleevely and craft researcher Georgia Denham have a chat about Episode 1 of the Game of Wool on Channel 4. We talk through the funniest moments, the tragedies, and everything in between – even the adverts!

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Bonus episode REACTION to S1E1 'GAME OF WOOL' 21:49

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Join us on our phone call following our separate viewings of 'the game of wool' get our immediate reactions. Tell us what you think. Perfect listening while knitting.By Avid Knitters

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How to Choose Your Next Sewing Skill (Without Getting Overwhelmed) 23:53

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We break down 6 practical strategies for identifying which sewing skills to learn next, moving beyond vague skill levels to focus on what will actually build your confidence and help you create the wardrobe you envision. Learn how to match new techniques with exciting projects so your skills stick for good. Join Seamwork to create your wardrobe wit…

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The Yarniacs Episode 360: Knitting soothes the troubled spirt part 2 53:31

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What are we wearing? Gridlines by Susanne Sommer What are we stalking? Midwinter by Maaike van Geijn Midsummer by Maaike van Geijn Wander by Lotta H. Löthgren One Love Mystery Shawl by Joji Locatelli Toes by Terry by Terry Schmidt Non troppo by Asa Tricosa Wayworn by Melanie Berg What are we knitting? Ilha by Orlane Sucche City Walk Hat by Celeste …

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Escape Pod 1017: The Love Pyramid: A Rocky Cornelius Consultancy 46:56

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Author : Andrew Dana Hudson Narrator : Valerie Valdes Host : Mur Lafferty Audio Producer : Adam Pracht Escape Pod 1017: The Love Pyramid: A Rocky Cornelius Consultancy is an Escape Pod original. F-Bombs and frank discussions of sex. The Love Pyramid: A Rocky Cornelius Consultancy By Andrew Dana Hudson “What do you mean you […] Source…

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DA406 | How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex, Building a Marriage That Thrives, and the Power of Proactive Fatherhood (Dave Willis) 43:55

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🎯 As a dad, are you leading the conversation about sex with your kids—or letting the world do it for you? ✅ Why dads need to play the lead role in sex conversations (even with daughters!) ✅ How to make your marriage thrive with 7 simple shifts ✅ The power of resisting passivity and taking proactive action ✅ FREE resources that will strengthen your …

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Would you change your name for knitting? 51:08

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Show notes to follow - but it's good Perfect listening while knitting.By Avid Knitters

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Permission to Play: 10 Ideas to Bring Joy Back Into Your Sewing 28:34

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Sometimes even our favorite hobbies can start to feel stressful, especially if you're a perfectionist who feels like nothing you create is ever quite good enough. Today we're giving you permission to play with concrete creative activities to get you out of the "should" mindset and back to feeling fun and open in your sewing room. Join Seamwork to c…

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#106 - Why Smart, Creative People Avoid Coaching — and Why They Shouldn’t 34:27

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Send me a Text Message. I’ve noticed that many smart, creative people avoid coaching because they think it’s only for people who are lost, unsure or corporate CEO's. In this episode of Pattern Shift, I challenge that idea. I share my own stories as both a coach and a client, from working with ADHD and lifestyle coaches on my weightloss journey to h…