Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Knitting Slump: A Sock Story with a Happy Ending
What keeps knitters motivated? Join me as I share all the ways I have *not been motivated* in the hopes of finding a joyful path forward.
From tackling the friendly challe…
A Deep Dive into Knitting the Felix Cardigan: Lessons for ANY Knitting Project
Join the start of Season 4 of Encourage Better Knitting and discover some tips for making a cardigan, or anything, in a thoughtful way to bring you joy and satisfaction!
In…
Color Play: An Exploration of Self and Inspiration
Ever had a moment where you're humbled by simple wisdom? That happened to me and it hit me - much like our passion for knitting, love is boundless and abundant. This epip…
The Power of Color: Knitting Palettes Inspired by Nature
Imagine knitting with a color palette that resonates with your own personal experiences and connection with nature. It sounds magical, right? Well, that's exactly what we'…
Unraveling the Mysteries of Linen: A Journey into Knitting and Creativity
Ever wondered what the secret to a beautifully knitted linen piece is? Join me, Mel, and let’s venture together into the captivating world of linen, unveiling its historic…
From Yarn Stashes to Agatha Christie: The Art of Organization
Have you ever found inspiration in the most unexpected places, like the fog and mist of Kodiak, Alaska? I invite you to join me here in my cozy home library as I share my …
Strategies For Guilt Free Knitting
This episode is designed around 3 key strategies to help anyone who has ever been torn between “Should I do the dishes or Just One More Row?” (And let’s be honest, I have …
The "Get Together" Episode
This episode shares the importance of what it means to Get Together and is the final “G” in the series. Explore the nuances of what it means to get together, as we knit to…
How To Keep Knitting Exciting!
This episode explores your knitting questions: "How do I keep from getting burned out with my knits? How do I find the perfect cast on? and What do I do to keep knitting …
GOAL Knitting
And before you go, Dear Knitter here is your personal invitation from me: I would love to count you amongst the EBKpodcast community. You are welcome here. Subscribe today…
Gratitude Knitting
Ever felt such gratitude or love for another human and you were compelled to knit something for them? How did that gift knitting go?
In today's podcast, we are going to le…
Twists and Turns
The virtual retreat live already happened, HOWEVER, there is a great recorded version complete with a 20-page FREE workbook guide that includes journal pages and a free pa…
Birthday BONUS Episode!
Surprise! I am showing up unexpectedly in your ears with this special episode. Today I am reflecting on my last passage around the Sun, and sharing things I want to take w…
Nightshift Shawl and How To Start Your Own Knit Along (KAL)
Ever heard about the knit along (knit-a-long, KAL, knit together...) three days before it was ending and wished you could've joined? Or maybe you just aren't keen on socia…
Swaddle Pals...Starting To Knit Again
Season 3 kicks off with this episode after a personal hiatus.
The fun project that helped me rediscover the knitting enthusiasm I needed was from the Swaddle Pals Volume 1…
On Shoes and Long Rows
In today's episode I tell you why I won't send you my favorite pair of shoes, nor will I try to read your mind!
I will tell you all the value your knitting and crafting add…
A Walk In The Past
Welcome to another episode where we enjoy creative endeavors, but this one will take you back in time with me.
Mentioned and worth linking or things you may find helpful:
Mi…
Knitting A Happy Hat
Thank you for joining in today's episode where we talk about knitting a Happy Hat, and then 10 ways to repeat it and not get bored! Instead, you can unlock the power of yo…
Test Knitters, Designers and Rocket Launches
In today's episode I share about an interesting feature of Kodiak Island that may surprise you. And even more unbelievable is how it relates to test knitting, test knitter…
Small Makes Big Wins
Aloha Friend! This week our time together includes some ideas on how to knit up some momentum, like the handspun socks I knit inside of two days. Fast and satisfying! I ac…