podcasts – Yarns at Yin Hoo

This episode features the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, Off the Shelf, And Sew Forth. I continue to work toward balance — adding several new projects and making time for embroidery. This month, I’m experimenting with jams and jellies in the kitchen, and provide an overview of different types … Continue reading Episode 109: Subversive Stitches →

Inspired by the #make2along, I’ve completed the Flaum cardigan and Esme dress. Last week’s blizzard was the perfect time to complete the knitting on Flaum. After a good long soak and several anxious days where I thought I had stretched the sweater out beyond recognition, the cardigan dried and returned to its original shape. I’m … Continue reading Episode 108: Snow Scene →

This episode includes the following segments: On the Porch, Ever-expanding Skill Set, Gratitude Journal, And Sew Forth. I’ve been having a great time cooking with potatoes this month, and plan to take advantage of the snowy weather we expect here in the Poconos to make potato gnocchi and to bake bread. Play the #powerpantry game … Continue reading Episode 107: Inner Fleece →

This episode is devoted to an invitation to join me and some of my fiber enthusiast friends for a weekend in Washington County, New York. You can learn about my adventures on the 2015 tour by listening to Episode 76. The 2016 Tour will take place on April 23-24.  It’s a chance to make new friends, … Continue reading Episode 106: Getaway →

I hope this episode brings light and warmth on a bleak January day. This week, I have been knitting Flaum, a cropped cardigan in a contemporary design by Justyna Lorkowska. I’ve also been working on a pair of socks with a strong heel — a new type of heel for me. Spinning meditation has helped … Continue reading Episode 105: Fluff and Flame →

This episode comes with warm wishes for a happy new year.  It is time to review 2015, set goals, make plans, and dream a little. I will be focusing on balance this year: balance of interests and commitments, balance of mind and body, and balance postures in my yoga practice. Join the discussion and share your journey … Continue reading Episode 104: Head, Hands & Heart →

In this episode, I talk about the completed Miranda sweater project. It received high marks from Jessica and will enjoy a life of hard work on her off-the-grid homestead in Vermont. This year, I would like to become a more adept sock knitter, so I’m experimenting with a Christmas Day cast on. I’ve also resuscitated … Continue reading Episode 103: Sparkle →

Happy Holidays! In this episode, I talk about gift knitting still in progress and the completion of my Suffragette cloche.  This week has been a flurry of holiday activity, including baking some new-to-me recipes and some old favorites. Vánoční cukrovi is the collective term for traditional Czech Christmas cookies. It was a sugary, chocolate-y mess … Continue reading Episode 102: Vánoční cukrovi →

Thank you, listeners, for your kind words of congratulation on the occasion of my 100th podcast episode.  It was a momentous milestone, and I have received a lot of support and encouragement to continue recording and expanding the Yarns at Yin Hoo community. It’s mid-December, and this warm weather we’ve been having in the Northeast … Continue reading Episode 101: Season of Light →

  In this episode, I reflect on my year as a participant in Sheep to Shawl at Fiber Craft Studio and share my final project for the course. For additional information about the course and photos of the class sessions, take a look at sheep2shawl on my Ravelry project page. I will also announce the winner of the … Continue reading Episode 100: Gather Here →

In this episode: whole roasted cauliflower pumpkin stuffed with everything good James Beard’s rich pumpkin pie how to win a $25 gift certificate to Three Irish Girls Another Door Opens and Rusted Wing patterns available for $3 on Ravelry in celebration of upcoming Episode 100 Multi-tasker Tote by Anna Marie Horner Pearl Shift Dress by Green … Continue reading Episode 99: Brand New Bag →

This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Sheep to Shawl, Ever-expanding Skill Set,  And Sew Forth. Thank you to everyone who has responded with such positive comments to Episode 97. Mom and I had a great time recording the Piecast. Hopefully, you were inspired to open the doors to your … Continue reading Episode 98: Attentive →

In this episode, I’m joined by a co-host — my mom, Kathleen.  She has been baking pies since her early teens and regularly contributes 14-20 pies for church dinners.  Thank you to listeners who shared questions for this podcast: twinsetjan, polkadotknits, bluechinadoll, kconnors, heather01851, permagrin12, stacks, parajati, thejasperpatch, and katepricey.  We tried our best to address … Continue reading Episode 97: Piecast →

This episode includes the following segments: The Back Porch, The Front Porch, Chinwaggin’, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Off the Shelf. We sit down in the smell of the past and rise in a light that is already leaving.                                   … Continue reading Episode 96: Farewell October →

This episode features the following segments: The Front Porch, The Back Porch, Off the Shelf, Ever-expanding Skill Set, and Sheep to Shawl. One interesting aspect of my course at Fiber Craft Studio is the change in seasons and decor at our class sessions, which are weeks apart.  Tables are adorned with thoughtful and focused centerpieces, … Continue reading Episode 95: Walnut & Indigo →