Yarns and Tales

Howdy y’all and welcome to YaT episode 110.  You’ve heard the phrase”The best laid plans…”? Yeah. I had them for this show then missing needles and constrained time happened. Follow that with life and “ACK!” I’m glad you could join me as we load the 5 parts onto the single needle and begin the yoking. […]

Well, howdy y’all and welcome to episode 109 of Yarns and Tales. In this show we continue working the right hand side of the sweater project and well as chat about leftover chili and a possible location for the “family business”. I hope you’ll tune in and enjoy this week’s adventure in my world of […]

Welcome to the 108th episode of Yarns and Tales. In this show, we continue to work on the Spring 2015 project, finishing up one of the fronts. Then with the wave of my harmony wood “wand”, we move over to frustrations, and it’s a doozy! Grab your fuzzies and let’s get started!

Welcome to the 107th episode of Yarns and Tales! After an unintended detour of life, I’m back and feeling so much better after getting lost in a “Venusian” fog. We continue with the front piece of our Spring 2015 project while I explain my misadventures. Between episode 106 and 107 nearly 5 weeks passed (if […]

Howdy y’all, and welcome to Yarns and Tales episode 106. In this show, we begin one of the front pieces to our Spring 2015 project as well as chatting about “kat-er-walling”. Find a comfy spot and let’s get started!

Recorded live from the restricted safe zone of the bed covers, I welcome y’all to Yarns and Tales. In this episode I rant a bit more than I knit, but the title is a bit self-explanatory. Vertigo struck, making life a non-stop mental roller coaster ride. Those who enter here do so at their own […]

Howdy y’all, and welcome to Yarns and Tales! Tech gremlins made themselves evident this week, but all is well now. In this 104th episode of YaT, I explain the back piece for our little sweater then go on to chat about some jeans from before and after my decision to change my eating habits way […]

Howdy yall! I’m back. No, I ain’t dead or eaten by zombies or trapped by a yarn avalanche, but January kicked my ass.  Between wisdom teeth, inventory, feral Walmart viruses, and life, the first month of the year has simply bullied me this time around.  But I’m back, and determined that February will be better.  […]

Well, howdy y’all! Welcome to Yarns and Tales and another new solar loop.  That’s my way of wishing you a happy new year for 2015.  I went silent for a couple of weeks. Between a busy work schedule and watching my oldest move away to California, I didn’t have the energy left to give proper […]

Well, howdy y’all and welcome to the 101st episode of Yarns and Tales!! In this show, I chat about our new adventure in making a modular baby sweater, learning to crochet left-handed in order to teach left-handed crochet, and tell the tale of how I brought my manager to his knees with one word.  Have […]

Howdy y’all!! Welcome to the 100th episode of Yarns and Tales! This has been a great adventure so far and I look forward to the adventures left to come.  For this show I recap the previous 99 shows but not how you might expect.  Please join me for a fun little episode before we follow […]

Howdy y’all!  Welcome to the 99th edition of Yarns and Tales!  This show is simply “outta this world”.  Well, not really but close.  Our project came from a newsletter in my inbox. After a couple of link hops, I made it to this lovely knitted head band that could be whipped up into one or […]

In this 98th episode of Yarns and Tales, I chat about the “go to” yarn-based gift when you’re invited to give a baby shower gift. I also make mention of “Now-n-Later” gifts for baby, “New Mommy/Daddy Coupons”, and ask y’all about teaching others your yarning skill and whether you have or would do it again.  […]

Howdy y’all! Welcome to the 97th episode of Yarns and Tales!!  This show is about the adventure of trying to do the project of a snowman head jar cozy found over at Red Heart Yarns then a review of trying out Red Heart’s Sashay Fabric for making a quick neck scarf or boa. There’s no […]

Well, howdy y’all! Welcome to Yarns and Tales episode number 96!  Today I chat about a new yarn, seasonal hells, gifting, and cheesecake.  Not a bad conversation, huh?  Make yourself comfy, grab your yarns, and let’s get started!

Welcome to the 95th episode of Yarns and Tales!  Today, I bark a bit about the dread feeling I get from the season of October to January where corporate merchandising sucks the fun out of most everything that would otherwise be fun.  I also flip things up and have fun talking about a new yarn […]

Howdy y’all, and welcome to YaT episode 94!!  This week is a quickie show as it’s simply been “one of those weeks”.  Today, I chat about a knitted jute cord project for the eating holidays or just for home decor if you’re into the current burlap themes, although simply calling it ‘rustic’ works well too.  […]

Howdy y’all!  Welcome to Yarns and Tales!  It’s episode 93, and it’s my birthday today, the anniversary of my successful escape from my mother’s womb!  (Yay to the both of us really.)  This show took a bit of effort to get through but I succeeded, mostly.  In this YaT, I chat about my birthday, cough […]

Well, howdy y’all and welcome to episode 92 of Yarns and Tales.  Today I chat with y’all about my adventure of crocheting with 3-ply jute cording using a size “P”/11.5mm hook.  Afterwards, I share a bit about a complaint a couple of my seasoned students have about patterns and how they are written.  Feeling curious?  […]

Welcome back to Yarns and Tales!  It’s episode 91, and I share my adventures of my past week which was most of the distraction part of the title plus review this awesome little book I bought recently for knitters called “Cast On, Bind Off” by Leslie Ann Bestor.  I also may have mentioned a bit […]

Howdy y’all and welcome to episode 90 of YaT!!  In this show, I’m all over the place, topic-wise, from my plarn project to kids and chores to being eco-friendly to the endocrine system of the human body — all with a side of two coffees.  I hope this episode makes you smile or laugh as […]

Howdy, y’all!  Welcome to Yarns and Tales!!  Today is all about something called “plarn.”  That’s a smushed word made up of “plastic” and “yarn”.  Yep, plastic.  As in plastic shopping bags and upcycling them into a knitable or crochetable medium.  I bet you’re just a little curious, aren’t you?  Make yourself comfortable and have a […]

Well, howdy y’all! It’s Yarns and Tales episode 88!  Today, I reveal the mystery project “that was” and the one “that is”.  I also ramble a bit on about those slow days when you just feel ‘flat’ as well as my desire to purchase some decent quality spy glasses for video classes for knitting, crocheting, […]

Howdy y’all and welcome to episode 87 of Yarns and Tales!!  Today, I explain where parts 5 and 6 go on our mystery project.  I also throw in a bit of this and that from ‘fabric exercise’ at work to prototyping and designing to a question about ‘other’ yarn uses.  As always, it’s an interesting […]

Well, howdy y’all! Welcome to Yarns and Tales!  In this 86th episode, I tell y’all where to stitch this to that in our mystery project.  I tip my virtual hat to a few passing entertainers that got ‘invitations’ to other-worldly venues.  I also take pause for the anniversary of my father-in-law’s death then talk about […]

Howdy y’all! Welcome to episode 85 of Yarns and Tales!  Today I finally get to my mic after the internet technician visited and left my house.  I tackle mystery pieces five, six, eight, and nine as well as chat about my podcast delay from Thursday and my rocking chair project.  Come on and get comfy!!  […]

Howdy y’all and welcome to episode 84 of Yarns and Tales!  This show finds us working on parts 1, 2, and 3 from our mystery project.  I also talk about voices, aging, and pitching, along with gifting, appreciation, and crafting.  That’s a whole lot packed into this little ol’ podcast.  Make yourself comfortable.  It’s time […]

Howdy y’all!! Welcome to Yarns and Tales episode 83!  In this show, I start our adventure of combining the mystery parts we’ve made over the last several episodes.  For this show, parts 4, 7, and 10 are used.  I also babble a bit about getting lost in the days of the week and fatigue.  Ready […]

Howdy y’all, and welcome to episode 82 of YaT.  This show is short and simple.  Too much going on and not enough energy to get it all done!  With that in mind, I thought it might be best to make this one a “recap” show so everyone participating in the mystery project will be ready […]

Howdy y’all! Welcome to Yarns and Tales, episode 81.  This show finds me chatting about mystery part number ten, borrowing yarn like a cup of sugar, recycling plastic shopping bags, and Magoo’s magical tail.  Slow down for half an hour and join me.  You’ll be glad you did!

Welcome to this 80th episode of Yarns and Tales!! I start out with a minor rant about being both a customer and an employee in the crafting industry and the way people just ditch items anywhere in a store.  Then I chat about mystery part nine and favorite foods at celebrations.  Make yourself comfy and […]

Welcome to YaT episode 79!  In this show, I talk about mystery part number seven.  Along the way, I also notice how many times I use the words “um”, “uh”, “so”, and other “thought fillers” while I talk.  How many times do you use those words?  Did I mention my face aches from trying to […]

Howdy y’all! Welcome to Yarns and Tales #78! Today, I yammer on about mystery part five, how something ends up being cute by default, and the white cat who adopted us, formally known as Felix, now known as Magoo.

Howdy and welcome to episode 77 of Yarns and Tales!  I cast on with a bit about Friday the thirteenth then follow up with an explanation of part number three of our mystery project.  I wind the show down with a couple of tales from The Kitty Tribe.  Join in and get settled for a […]

Well, howdy y’all! Welcome to the latest edition of YaT! With energy levels high, I chatter and ramble on about my day of teaching Knitting 101, selling a pair of fingerless gloves, passing along the instructions for mystery part 6, and how an act of being normal for me brought a woman to tears.  Get […]

Howdy y’all.  Welcome to Yarns and Tales.  It’s episode 75, and I’ll cut to the chase.  Our mystery part is number 8 this week, plus a fuzzy clearing up about mystery part number 4 from last week.  After explaining the 8th piece in both knit and crochet, I chat a bit about our lunch today […]

What do Cubics, the number four, and too much knitting have in common?  Well, today, it would be me, revLea, and what I talked about in this week’s podcast of Yarns and Tales.  I introduce mystery part #4, talk about squared knitting needles, and share a bit of humor about excessive knitting (not that I […]

Howdy y’all, and welcome to YaT episode 73.  As you see by the title, we’re working the mystery project part #2.  Then I’ll follow those pieces up with the epic tale of Gracie the Badass, Defender of the Kitchen Door and All Realms Within.  Make yourself comfortable or at least get settled into whatever you’re […]

Howdy y’all!  Welcome to the 72nd show! In this fun episode, we begin the mystery project which consists of 14 parts, nothing complicated though.  We work piece #1 in both knit and crochet so either hobbyist can play along if they wish.  Then I tell a little tale of the sunroom opossum and his mistaken […]

In this 71st episode of Yarns and Tales, I ramble on about “stick methods” and my utter disbelief in what my Redneck locals are defining them as.  I also share the details of my current on-air project.  Then there’s my very wonky weather report from this week which involved a “people storm”.  Get settled in, […]

Howdy y’all! Welcome to episode 70 of Yarns and Tales.  I jump right into the preemie hat variation that I mentioned in last week’s show.  After getting everyone caught up on the project, I go on to the ‘tale’ portion of the show — the creation of my cheese gravy for supper.  Curious about the […]

Well, howdy y’all! Welcome to episode 69 of Yarns and Tales!  Today, I’ll work on the first variation of the Teeny Tiny Tube Sock pattern from episode 67 and the posted pattern about it.  I’ll keep it simple and easy today with a Stockinette rendition. Remember, we want this to remain an everybody-can-do-this project as […]

Howdy y’all! Welcome to episode 68 of Yarns and Tales.  It’s all about those tiny heads this week as our project is an old preemie hat pattern I created from more than a decade ago (with a tweak here and there).  This very basic hat works as a preemie hat, doll hat, or a teaching […]

Well, howdy y’all!! Welcome to Yarns and Tales Episode 67.  This time around we cover a delicate matter — itty bitty feet.  Yes, those toes which belong to premature babies.  Tiny feet require tiny socks, but tiny socks can be quick and easy for all skill levels except for the unlearned (and pronounce that with […]

Well, howdy y’all! It’s episode 66 of YaT, and I finish up the Spring bonnet project we started a couple of shows back then share with y’all my recent “Christmas from Hell” tale (but it’s not what ya think!).  This is a fun show, so find ya a spot, get situated, and let’s get started!  […]

It’s episode 65 of Yarns and Tales, and I ran it a little backwards today by telling my tales before the bonnet.  Of course, this worked up an appetite because after the bonnet came the lasagna!  But the biggest curiosity was this question: How do you reignite your creativity after burnout?  Get settled.  It’s time […]

Howdy y’all! Welcome to episode 64 of Yarns and Tales.  Today, we are hookers, as in crochet.  I know what you were thinking (wink, wink).  Anyway, in this show, I chat about the project for this week and next week.  It’s a two-color Spring baby bonnet, and it’s another revLea ‘original’.  Yes, I’m making it […]

Well, howdy, y’all.  Welcome to episode 63 of YaT.  Today, I explain what Spring really is in the South, chat about not one but two projects, and close out the podcast with food thoughts and Silent Mouth Syndrome.  Curious?  Get yourself settled and have a listen!

Well, howdy y’all! It’s episode 62!  Red tape instead of red yarn is enough to make a yarnie scream and beg for yarn therapy! Oh, wait, I just didn’t scream. Join me as I finish up a WIP and justify future hours of yarn therapy as well as share with y’all some fabulous news.  Get […]

This week’s episode is a bit more energetic than last week’s, and by “a bit more” I mean a lot.  Episode 61 carries us from the almost-forgotten amigurumi mouse-like critter to a glove pattern to naming patterns to agelessness and to snobs of the fiber kind and the experience kind.  Get settled in, folks, and […]

After multiple attempts to cast on this 60th episode, the tangled thoughts finally began to come about less frayed.  In the end, I chatted about hiding project tails and how you decide what project or projects to start next as the weather promises to be less hostile outdoors.  Come on up and get settled.  It’s […]