Show Notes
No pressure. NO PRESSURE. But maybe you want to make some things for people this holiday season, and we have a few ideas.
Some suggested patterns mentioned in this week's episode:
Hats
Porty Hat by Ysolda Teague
Garter Snake Hat by Lavanya Patricella
Rhett by Meghan Babin
Cowls
An Elastic Product by Karida Collins
Sunset Mesa Cowl by Jennifer Berg
Gabby Love Cowl by Louis Boria
Mittens & Socks
The World’s Simplest Mittens by Tin Can Knits
Green Mountain Mitts by Fatimah Hinds
For Joy and Comfort by Tif Neilan
DRK Everyday Socks by Andrea Mowry
What's on our needles this week:
Cinnabar Wrap by Andrea Mowry
Deliciosa by Norah Gaughan
Biotone Joint Relief Massage Creme
The stretches in this video are pretty great!
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