Episode 8 |Review of 10 Beautiful Knitting Books, An FO, and Some Favorite Things

Episode 8 | Where We Knit

What I am wearing:

Burnside Bibs by Sew House Seven

Bokser French Linen Sheets

Pattern Books I Reviewed:

Knits About Winter

Lakeside Stitches

Strands of Joy Vol.II

A Knitter’s Year

Arctic Knits

Dreamy Knits

Urban Knit Easy

Nomad Knits

Nomadnoos Yarn

Finished Objects:
Nomad Slippers

Favorite Things:
Podcast - Pop Culture Preservation Society

Trader Joe's Cookbook
Cooking Through Trader Joe’s Cookbook Favorites
By Kelsey Lynch

Trader Joe's Hot and Sweet Jalapenos

Trader Joe's Chocolate Covered Sea Salt Butterscotch Caramels

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[Knitterly]

I’m so pleased you don’t provide Amazon links! Yes, our LYSs and indie bookstores need our love❤. I am also so glad you emphasize all the work designers put into each pattern. Whenever someone asks whether they can have a copy of something I have knit, if it is free I say “Sure”. But if it’s a paid-for pattern, I explain WHY I can’t do that…that if I provide people with free copies, then I’m depriving the designer of income. Thanks so much for defending copyright!

[SuzieOconnell-rr]

Hands down my favorite knitting podcast! Your content, delivery, story telling and thoughtful teachings are such a bright light. Thank you for providing such a gracious gift to the knitting community.

[pamroberts]

It’s the podcast I never knew I needed! Love everything you share in your episodes - a fun watch. 🥰

[juliekainz]

Thanks so much for another heartwarming episode. I’m really enjoying them☺️😀

[thekindles]

I loved this. I just found your channel, and it's lovely. Thank you for the time. I have an 8 year old boy and he's challenging at times, but I'm sure I'll feel as you do when he's ready for college. All the best, Kimberly

[champagneknits]

I have the Arctic Knit book, it’s so lovely that even non-knitter enjoy flipping through it when I leave it on my coffee table. Also, I took A Knitter’s Year out of the library and knit my youngest son a little zipper sweater.

[victoriacutler]

Thank you Kristen.. Off to order 2 books! Love your pendant, it is stunning!

[andrealandsburg]

Hi Kirsten, I just wanted to add that Emily Foden is actually Canadian and lives in Mooresburg Ontario. She is a knitwear designer and yarn dyer. Her wool company was called Viola, and was widely sought after. The book does have accessories, but also many garments. This book is an ode to Canadian winters, and the experience of rural winter living..❤

[Gammie]

I love your podcast! I did buy a book and have one on. wish list, for when I can afford it. At 73 yrs, I'm back on a budget. Projects were amazing and so was the cookbook review and recommendations. So, sweet of you... can't wait to see more!!

[knitssinprogress]

Love Irene Lin’s patterns .. knitting the Rota sleeveless top now . Thanks for another great pod cast .

[kmul]

I hear you about how much knitting helps your emotional, mental, and even physical health. I find my self getting jittery if I haven’t knit in a few days. What a wonderful thing to be able to turn to!

[TRaceTK]

Fabulous episode, I really enjoyed every minute of it! Take care 💓

[rebeccakeller]

I totally understand sending your first child off to college. I cried halfway home from Duluth after dropping our daughter off. I live in the Twin Cities area and am looking forward to visiting Dandelion Fiber Company! It looks like a lovely shop and you carry Susie’s yarn!!

[Linda-rnn]

Just bought the Artic Knits book. Thanks!

[paulaorsi]

You’re so inspiring ❤ I love your necklace. Can you share where it’s from ?

[sharonmerton]

Hey Kristen. Yep, hurting heart from our children leaving. Had youngest 23yo come home for weekend and still, on his leaving - aching heart. Knitting helps yes. Such an odd thing - all those years spent with those beautiful souls and then they fly away. Some of us more affected than others I see. Loved your podcast book review thanks. Some gorgeous patterns in them alright. 🥰

[joy]

I got such a laugh from your teacher story. I was a teacher of littles for many years and one year I had a little girl who liked to lick too. I couldn’t believe the words, “let’s not lick the floor” came out of my mouth one morning! Yes! Such laughter comes from teacher children! Have a great school year!

[willowknits]

I want all of these books for my coffee table. 😍☕️☺️

[KarenRothfus]

thank you, I just bought the year of knitting. never would have found it otherwise.

[saraw]

Arctic knits is a wonderful book if you love low stress top down sweaters I really like the patterns in this book