Pens and Needles Podcast

Patterns, History, and a Rant About Calendars

Join Carrie for a dive into the origins of sewing, knitting, and crochet patterns, why they’re on her nerves, and why dates are complicated when discussing the past. Find me at carrieonpensandneedles.com

Too Many Irons in the Fire

Today's episode is a catch all in which I discuss: 1915 crochet project, sewing stuff, historical novels, research books  Find me at pensandneedles@proton.me, [pensandneedles@proton.me,] or bluesky @cbhankes link referenced: https://littlejohnsyarn.com/when-did-uk-us-crochet-terms-change/ [https://littlejohnsyarn.com/when-did-uk-us-crochet-terms-change/]

What’s Your Source?

In this episode, I discusses some of my favorite sources for historic makes to inspire my writing. To contact me with suggestions on things you’d like to hear about, you can find me on Bluesky @cbhankes or pensandneedles@proton.me [pensandneedles@proton.me] or Instagram @carrie_on_pens_and_needles. Please like and subscribe!   *When discussing a 1900s fashion book, I misspoke and said 18th Century when I meant 20th.

Altering the Assignment

Carrie discusses the direction she wants to take the podcast, background about how and why she started crafting, and a current project. Note: I said I have a grandma who cross stitches, and while that may be true, I meant crochet. Also, I did find the date of the Weldon’s mag. It’s from 1889. You can find me on Pinterest at Pens and Needles and Bluesky @cbhankes. Please send suggestions to pensandneedles@proton.me  [pensandneedles@proton.me]

Otters, Gnomes, and What’s That Thing? Oh Yeah, Hamsters

A look at some knitting, crochet, and cross stitch patterns I’ve done recently. Links on pinterest @pensandneedles, Sorry for all the ums!