KNIT YOUR STRESS AWAY | Knitting for beginners, Knitting for stress relief, Phone boundaries, Doomscrolling solutions, Self-c
By Nadine Medina (The Knitting Mamas)
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Episodes: 118
Description
🧶 Knit Your Stress Away 🧶
The podcast for moms who want to knit instead of scroll.
Tired of ending every night on your phone? I teach overwhelmed moms how to use knitting to calm your nervous system, set phone boundaries, and reclaim 20 minutes of peace.
I’m Nadine—a mom who traded doomscrolling for knitting and never looked back.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or getting back into knitting after years away, this show will help you trade screen time for something that actually makes you feel better.
What you’ll learn:
- Why knitting calms your nervous system
- How to start as a total beginner
- Building a knitting habit with zero free time
- Phone boundaries that actually work
New episodes every Wednesday.
Short, practical, and always focused on one question: How does this help you knit instead of scroll?
Put down your phone, grab some yarn, and let’s knit the stress away—one stitch at a time.
Knit Your Stress Away is for overwhelmed moms who want calm, screen-free evenings — whether you’ve never picked up knitting needles or you’re returning after years away.
Each short weekly episode teaches how knitting helps regulate your nervous system, replace doomscrolling, and create a simple nightly ritual that helps you feel like yourself again.
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#116 // The dopamine hit that doesn’t leave you feeling gross afterward
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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#115 // Why your brain won’t shut off at night (even when you’re exhausted)
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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#114 // Cortisol isn’t your enemy. But this might be making it worse…
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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#113 // The real reason knitting feels so good
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Apr 08, 2026 |
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#112 // This is why you can’t wind down (it’s not discipline)
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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#111 // Stop scrolling! Do this instead (you have the time!)
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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#110 // What to knit when your brain is completely fried (5 calming projects)
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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#109 // The real reason your first knitting project matters
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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#108 // How I built a knitting habit with zero free time
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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#107 // The #1 Mistake New Knitters Make (And How to Avoid It)
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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#106 // 5 things to do instead of scrolling (that actually work for tired moms)
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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#105 // Why knitting works when meditation doesn’t
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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#104 // Why I disappeared for 6 months and what’s different now
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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#103 // Summer Throwback: Starting Knitting Again After Years Away? Here’s What I’d Do Differently
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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#102 // Summer Throwback: Behind the scenes of a knitwear design business with Alexi Tavel from Two of Wands
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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#101 // Summer Throwback: Knitting Journal 101: Why You Need One and How to Start
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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#100 // Summer Throwback: Must-Have Knitting Supplies for Newbies: Simple, Stress-Free Guide
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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#99 // Summer Throwback: The app every knitter needs - with Knit & Note founder Anne Emilie Fosse
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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#98 // Summer Throwback: Mental health benefits of knitting and how it helps reduce stress
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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#97 // Summer Throwback: 5 Surprising Reasons to Start Knitting
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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#96 // Summer Throwback: The Ultimate Mindset Shift: Make Time for Yourself Without the Guilt
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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#95 // From Cast-on to confidence: A chat with Knitatude’s Chantal Miyagishima
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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#94 // Peaceful summer projects to build confidence and calm (even if you are just starting out)
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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#93 // Stitch Markers 101 + one surprising trick you’ll want to steal
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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#92 // Struggling to finish your knitting project? Here’s what might be going wrong
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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#91 // Feeling anxious or drained? Here’s how Knitting helps you reset
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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#90 // Why you don’t make time to knit and how to shift it in 15 minutes a day
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May 27, 2025 |
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#89 // When knitting feels slow - How to stay motivated and actually enjoy the journey
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May 20, 2025 |
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#88 // The one step you might be skipping (that can make or break your project)
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May 13, 2025 |
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#87 // Ditch the distractions – How to create more focused time for knitting
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May 06, 2025 |
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#86 // Knitting and your brain: How it boosts dopamine and reduces stress
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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#85 // Beginner’s Guide to yarn labels: How to pick the right yarn and what to look for
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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#84 // Knitting not scrolling - A simple way to reduce stress in just minutes a day
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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#83 // The app every knitter needs - with Knit & Note Founder Anne Emilie Fosse
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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#82 // Why your phone is draining you and how knitting can help
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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#81 // The 3 myths that are holding you back from learning to knit
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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#80 // Spring into Knitting: 4 free patterns for beginners that you can make this spring
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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#79 // Things I wish I knew when I started knitting again (after 20 years)
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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#78 // BONUS: Want to Learn to Knit? Don’t Miss This Live Beginner Workshop!
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Feb 28, 2025 |
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#77 // Why knitting is easier than you think and how to get started now
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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#76 // Simple Knitting Projects for First-Time Knitters
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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#75 // 5 common mistakes to avoid as a beginner knitter (and maybe even as an advanced beginner)
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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#74 // Knitting Basics: Must-Have Supplies (And What You Can Skip)
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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#73 // Mental health benefits of knitting and how it helps reduce stress and anxiety
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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#72 // From overwhelmed to balanced - practical strategies for moms to thrive with Leah Remillet
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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#71 // Joining New Yarn Made Easy: A Simple Trick for Your Next Project
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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#70 // The ultimate mindset shift: How to make time for yourself without feeling guilty
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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#69 // How to create a knitting journal - track your progress and celebrate wins
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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#68 // Enhance your knitting with essential oils - How to use them for relaxation and focus
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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#67 // Learn to knit in 2025 - why it is the ultimate hobby to pick up in the New Year
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Exciting Announcement on the Knit Your Stress Away Podcast!
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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#66 // How Busy Moms Can Create a Relaxing Knitting Routine in 30 Minutes a Day
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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#65 // Simple wrist and hand stretches for knitters - Knit & Tell Friday
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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#64 // How to Tackle Common Knitting Frustrations and Start with Confidence
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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#63 // The best beginner yarn: easy to use and perfect for stress free knitting - Knit & Tell Friday
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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#62 // From Overwhelmed to Creative - The Mindset Shift you need
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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#61 // The best storage hack for your knitwear - Knit & Tell Friday
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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#60 // Learn to Knit: Your First Project Made Easy!
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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#59 // Knit + Tell Friday: Feeling stuck choosing your first knitting project? Let’s fix that!
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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#58 // 5 simple tools you need to start knitting today
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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#57 // Knit + Tell Friday: How to avoid overwhelm as a beginner knitter
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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#56 // 4 myths about knitting you probably believe (but shouldn’t)
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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#55 // Knit & Tell Friday: How Simple Patterns Keep Knitting Fun (and Stress-Free!) for Busy Mamas
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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#54 // How knitting can create more time for YOU
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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#53 // The lifeline trick you need to know to save your sanity with knitting - Knit & Tell Friday
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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#52 // Five reasons why you need a creative hobby like knitting
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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#51 // Simplify your knitting with this one easy step - Knit & Tell Friday
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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#50 // You don’t have to be a perfect knitter to get started (Neither am I)
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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#49 // Keep track of your rows easily with this simple tool - Knit & Tell Friday
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Oct 11, 2024 |
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#48 // Why knitting is the ultimate stress reliever and how to fit it into your busy life
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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EP #47 // How to Make Sure Your Knitting Projects Fit: The Secret to Perfect Sizing Every Time
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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EP #46 // What is REALLY keeping you from learning to knit
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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EP #45 // Knit & Tell Friday: a special update and exciting fall knitting projects
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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EP #44 // 5 Cozy Fall Knits for Busy Beginners: Quick & Easy Projects You’ll Love
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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EP #43 // Knit & Tell Friday - Tip of the week for a more enjoyable knitting experience
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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EP #42 // Start Your Knitting Journey on a Budget: Essential Knitting Tools for Beginners
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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EP #41 // Knitting Tip for Clean Edges: How to Get Perfectly Tidy Borders - Knit & Tell Friday
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Sep 13, 2024 |
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EP #40 // 3 simple steps for moms to create an intentional morning routine in just one week
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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EP #39 // Knit & Tell Fridays: Fresh Starts in September and Cast on Tip for your Knitting
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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EP #38 // Introducing Knit and Tell Fridays: Cast-On Tips and Cozy Reads
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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EP #37 // Unwind with Mindless Knitting Projects - How simple projects can help you destress and recharge
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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EP #36 // Mastering Morning Routines for Busy Moms in every season
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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EP #35 // Alternatives to Meditation: 3 Activities for Mindfulness and Relaxation
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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EP #34 // My 3 top tips for moms to find relaxation and rest - overcoming the ‘no-time’ struggle
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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EP #33 // Kickstart Your Knitting Journey: 3 Essential Steps for Beginners
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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EP #32 // Guest Episode: Knitting for stress relief as a busy mama with Felicia Perry
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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EP #31 // 5 simple tips for busy moms to create the most relaxing knitting experience
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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EP #30 // How knitting can transform your life - the surprising benefit you need to know
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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EP #29 // How to stop feeling guilty for taking me-time
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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EP #28 *Bonus* // My favorite summer knitting patterns for beginners (and beyond)
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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EP #27 // 3 simple hacks to create more time to yourself as a busy mama
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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EP #26 // The 5 surprising therapeutic effects of knitting on mental well-being
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May 28, 2024 |
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EP #25 // Overcoming 5 common obstacles that keep you from an amazing morning routine
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May 21, 2024 |
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EP #24 // Behind the scenes of a knitwear design business with Alexi Tavel
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May 14, 2024 |
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EP #23 // Knitting 101: Avoid these 5 common mistakes beginners make
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May 07, 2024 |
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EP #22 // Essential Oils for Stress Relief: Easy Wellness Tips for Busy Moms with Denise Williams
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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EP #21 // Overcoming Stress in 2024: 5 Top reasons you are overwhelmed and simple steps to take back your time
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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EP #20 // Learn to rest guilt free: Train your mind to take breaks without feeling guilty
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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EP #19 // Knitting for beginners: Essential tools and tips to jumpstart your creative journey
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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EP #18 // Elevate your mornings: Must-have journals for your daily routine
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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EP #17 // 3 things I wish I had known before I picked up my knitting needles
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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EP #16 // My top beginner knitting projects - easy patterns and tips for starters
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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EP #15 // Knitting Basics Series Part 3: Stockinette and Garter Stitches (and Encouragement)
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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EP #14 // Knitting Basics Series - Part 2 - Knit and Purl - basic knitting stitches explained
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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EP #13 // Knitting Basics Series - Part 1: Mastering the art of Casting on in Knitting
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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EP #12 // When perfection stands in the way of getting started: Knitting made easy for beginners
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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EP #11 // 3-part Series (Pt. 3) Knit more - scroll less: strategies for balanced screen time and more knitting time for stressed moms
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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EP #10 // 3-part Series (Pt. 2) Knit more - scroll less: strategies for balanced screen time and more knitting time for stressed moms
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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EP #9 // 3-part Series (Pt. 1) - Knit more - scroll less: strategies for balanced screen time and more knitting time for stressed moms
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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EP #8 // Transform Your Night: 5 Sleep Secrets Every Busy Mom Should Know
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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EP #7 // The one thing that matters most when it comes a successful morning routine
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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EP #6 // No time for a hobby? Embrace these important mindset shifts for making the time for a hobby because it is crucial for busy mamas and their stress levels
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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EP #5 // My 12 Favorite Knitting Tools Every Knitter Needs for Relaxing and Successful Knitting
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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EP #4 // Make that knitting session even more relaxing - 4 ways to add essential oils to your life and decrease your stress levels immediately
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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EP #3 // No time for yourself? One Simple Change to Unlock Daily ‘Me Time’ in Just a Week
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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EP #2 // Knitting might be the hobby you did not know you needed - 5 reasons to consider learning to knit in 2024
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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EP #1 // Launching Knitting Mamas: A Journey to Mindful Knitting, Self-Care, and Balancing Motherhood
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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Welcome to the Knitting Mamas Podcast - Stress relief and self-care for busy moms
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Dec 20, 2023 |