Episode 62: Knitty News

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Open Throttle – 01:24

The Mesmerizing Riddler Socks (ravelry link) are finished! Bonus episode with myself and Audio-Man selecting yarn for the next project in Operation Sock Drawer should be coming to your podcast feed soon!

Two Socks!

Kiddo’s Shawl (ravelry link) is growing steadily – despite not being able to travel with this project.

Midroll – 06:56
June 1 to June 30
Any Craft
Any Project
All Month
Everywhere

Any aspect of your project must come from an LGBTQ+ creator or LGBTQ+ owned business. Then all you have to do is post. #PridePodMAL

PridePodMAL Ravelry group (ravelry link… somewhat obviously)

Dropped Bike – 09:12

I have to restart level 2 of the Master Hand Knitting certification. The last 2 years of effort and so forth was basically wasted. I wish I had more to say about this.

Scenic Route – 15:50

Houseplants are good1 for2 you!3

  1. Ma, Jingni (2023). “Psychological Effects of Human-Nature Connection and the Effectiveness of Nature-based Interventions on Mental Health in Adults” University of Edinburgh. Doctoral Thesis.
  2. Matsumura, J. L. (2016). Ecotheraphy as a Tool for Mental Wellness. The Vermont Connection, 37(1). https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/tvc/vol37/iss1/12
  3. Han, Ke-Tsung, and Li-Wen Ruan. (2019). “Effects of Indoor Plants on Self-Reported Perceptions: A Systemic Review” Sustainability 11, no. 16: 4506. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11164506

Be kind to them by giving them conditions in which to thrive. Well-draining soil, and a pot only a little bigger than the root ball.

Monster Mash the Monstera adansonii. Also called a Swiss cheese plant.

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