Yarns at Yin Hoo » podcasts

Will my Winterlight Mittens get a glimpse of winter? Only time will tell! In this episode, I share news, updates, a prize announcement, "Knit to This" suggestions, and the latest details of my projects.

It's been an exciting month as a fiber enthusiast, with a teaching engagement, finished projects, plans for 2023 -- and a giveaway for YAYH listeners.

In this episode, I talk about some stitching projects completed over the winter holidays, plus quilting, mending, visiting a textile exhibit, and a poem by Billy Collins.

Thanks to my Ko-fi supporters, I’m returning with poems selected from Days 31-40 of my #100daysproject. Check out my Ko-fi page to find out how to contribute, and to see special posts, prizes, and items up for grabs!

I've been finishing up knitting projects -- mostly small, as well as planning for the year ahead. This week, I share some excerpts about the importance of realism and specificity in poetry. I also share the results of sewing my first-ever zero waste garment -- and what I will pay more attention to next time. Finally, I encourage my fellow fiber enthusiasts to consider funding a scouring facility in the Northeast US.

Thanks to my Ko-fi supporters, I'm returning with poems 11-20 of my #100daysproject.

I'm reading a poem every day until March 5th. In this episode, I share a reading of the first ten poems, thanks to the generosity of Ko-fi subscribers and contributors.

Scrappy sewing projects have multiplied and now I'm thinking my way slowly to my first quilting project. I'm starting and re-starting Xmas knitting and immersing myself in 100 days of poetry.

It’s episode 300 and I’m finally talking about my visit to the New York Sheep and Wool Festival. It was a LOT of knitting, but I finally finished my RB sweater in Garthenor organic lace. I was knitting the waist ribbing (MB even put in a few rounds) on Friday

Updates on my Rhinebeck sweater and coordinating skirt. Plus, en plein air “painting” with felt, my version of fig financiers and a poem by Jane Hirshfield. Fig Financiers oven 350 In a large bow, sift together 1 c almond flour, 1/4 c powdered sugar, 1/4 c granulated sugar, pinch salt.

A catch-up on finished projects and upcoming makes -- including my Rhinebeck sweater. Plus, pollinators, recipes to savor summer, and a poem by Fatimah Asghar.

This newly-completed Brise cardigan in 100% yak yarn is going with me everywhere. Seriously, everywhere. In this episode, I talk about felted landscape sketches in Provincetown, upcoming Slow Fashion classes at Yin Hoo studio, and a giveaway of brilliant fiber from Riot of Color. Plus, a poem by Major Jackson.

In this episode, I talk about knitting Brise cardigan no.3 and sewing a blouse based on a commercially made top. There’s also exciting news about Slow Fashion Summer Camp, a series of class sessions focused on handwork and the creation of wearable art. Finally, I share some literary passages about

I’m knitting Brise cardigan no. 3 in beautiful lace weight yak yarn, thinking carefully about small modifications and sharing tips for picking up and knitting stitches on the collar — in ONE take! Also in this episode, finished socks, new socks, pattern drafting, wool dresses, clogs, farro salad, and a

In this episode, I talk about projects I’ve been working on (and completing) this spring. There’s knitting, sewing, cooking, and a poem in celebration of #memademay. POEM: “Featherweight” by Chase Twichell in May 16 2022 issue of The New Yorker.

In this episode, Marybeth and I reflect on our 100 days of wearing a wool.and dress and pairing it with hand sewn and hand knit garments from our wardrobes. 

In this episode, I catch listeners up on recent knitting projects, like my completed Baltian sweater. I'm contemplating patterns for summer tops. Plus, sustainable options for buying and recycling and a poem by Amy Gerstler.

In this episode, I provide a quick update on December knitting projects. Then, I share a conversation I had with Kelly Vaughn (knitswag), who is working to update Virginia Woods Bellamy's Number Knitting for the contemporary knitter. https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/episode-291/

Amanda Gorman’s recent poems are featured in the December 13, 2021 online version of The New Yorker, including “Lucent,” which I read on this episode.

It's the launch of a new pattern -- this time for a colorwork cowl with a clever grafting technique called "stranded donut grafting." You'll hear all about it from expert knitter and tech editor Ellen Silva. Plus, progress on gift knitting and the #100daydresschallenge. See shownotes at https://www.yarnsatyinhoo.com/episode-289/