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6 Bits Storybooks
by Melissa
For Knitters who love to immerse themselves deeply in their knitting experienceMake new discoveries & meaningful connections with yarn providers, designers, writers and the creative community around you.
Episodes
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Sharing Lunches
This episode is a mini-podcast, sharing quickly about Sharing Lunches, an outreach in which I hope to involve a variety of friends. If you listen and are interested in more info the link is here: http://www.6bitsstorybooks.com/sharinglunch/ Regular podcast episodes to begin airing in July!
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Episode 20: Linen Lovefest!
This week is all about *Love of Linen*. With warmer weather on its way, it is a great time to consider linen. Listen in as Melissa shares ideas on how to slowly ease in to working with linen blends, some simple helpful steps she takes to prepare for knitting with linen as well as an offer for a...
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Episode 19: Daydreaming & Knitting
This episode shares 3 observations Melissa has noticed are her norm when starting a new knitting project. Are they very different from yours? Also in this episode: •Winner of free skein announced for February. Mahalo to Space Cadet Yarn for sharing a lovely bundle for our winner! Anyone who…
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Episode 18.1
(This podcast is entitled 18.1 not because You missed anything, but because our podcast platform was experiencing gremlins... Carry on!) ALOHA & WELCOME! The wise and thoughtful team behind Fern Fiber sat down with me to share about their enthusiasm for botanicals. Maria and Nikki really do know...
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Episode 17: Dwell
Melody joins Melissa to chat about work they created for the newest 6 Bits Storybook issue. They share tips and ideas for knitters as well as considerations for projects. This episode is made possible by 6 Bits. If you are interested in learning more about the newest issue visit...
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Episode 16: Clear The Way
Ever felt that you can't start being creative because there is so much clutter? Or maybe you want to finally carve out your own space to be a maker? Our special guest this week is Deborah Moebes and she shares a few easy to enact steps in order to get yourself on the path to owning your place for...
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Episode 14: The Year of 100 Nos
This week Melissa happily spends time with you chatting about ways to get out of your comfort zone with creative projects...and maybe just how to flip our thinking in general. This podcast is made possible because of the amazing support of Infinite Twist--beautiful yarn kits that allow you to...
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Episode 13: Conversation With A Non-Knitter
Today's episode is not the norm! You won't hear the lovely intro and outtro music, there isn't a lot of editing...Melissa made this over the holiday and while it is filled with lots of aloha it also is filled with room for improvement! But moving beyond the rough edges, you will find time spent…
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Episode 12: Thoughtful Moments
Episode 12 shares letters from listeners and time together with Melissa and Melody. Listeners can steal away for a few minutes with their knitting and enjoy time listening to friends discussing knitting projects, yarns, reflections from the past and this week's free download: helpful ideas when...
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Episode 11: Fine Things
Today we spend time learning from our guest what goes in to publishing and self-publishing a book. She should know as she now has 8 books under her belt! More on her in a moment! I would like to thank our sponsor for this episode: Space Monster Club from Space Cadet Yarn: There is nothing in the...
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Episode 10 Part B
This episode is the wrap up of what we begun in an earlier podcast, Episode 10 Part A. Both are being release simultaneously, so you don't have to wait (in case you are anything like me when it comes to patience!). In Part A we look over images discussed and linked in your free guide created by…
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Episode 10 Part A
This week's podcast is a mini-training session on colour! Because we had such great content shared with us from an enthusiastic and knowledgable colour ambassador we have our first 2 part podcast! Since I am not much of a "wait around until something happens" kinda girl I am sharing both segments...
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Episode 9
The Comfortable Conversation Melody and Melissa sit together to chat about all things comfy: patterns, yarns, treasured knits are all discussed. Gift Bit: This week's free gift is a tasty share from Melody and a free toasty pattern from Melissa. Get it delivered to your inbox: listeners in the…
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Episode 8
Welcome to Episode 8: Not Necessarily Knitting. Today we talk about ways apart from yarn and needles that influence our creative knitting endeavors. Meet our guest Kate Booye and hear how a life lived in discovering craftiness can lead you in many directions. Show notes and free treats available…
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Episode 7: Starting Strong
In this week's episode Melody and Melissa discuss the starting of a project. Through similarities and differences between their approach, you may discover things that you do that are very unique! Share your thoughts! This week 6 Bits Storybooks adds a fun feature for listeners in the US. Text...
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Episode 6: Unique Yarn Discoveries
Melissa hosts this week's podcast alongside of you! Listen in as she answers 2 great questions from inquisitive listeners. The focus becomes YOUR unique yarn discoveries. It is a short episode with a great free gift you can download by visiting http://www.6bitsstorybooks.com/podcast/ and clicking...
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Episode 5: A Chat Between Friends
Melody and Melissa invite listeners for a bit of the behind the scenes peek in to what they have been working on. Worth mentioning: Our first KAL starts November 2nd! We hope to have you join us. Infinite Twist has created amazing and affordable kits available at http://infinitetwist.com/six-bits...
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Episode 4
Episode 4 shares a love of capturing our knitting in great photos! We chat with creative business owner and yarn dyer of Space Cadet Yarns, Stephanie Alford about how to get that perfect shot once we have a finished object off the needles. I share ways You can win free yarn! Be sure to head over…
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Episode 3: Discovery
Episode 3 this week includes Melody's Bit with some sharing of something she enjoys in natural dyeing. Melissa's bit includes discovery and deconstruction of yarn. Both get together in the 6 Questions segments where the topic is about Discovery. This week's sponsor is SpaceCadet Yarn, who...
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Episode 2: Digging In
Episode 2 begins with a conversation between Melissa and Cate Carter-Evans of Infinite Twist. Cate shares not only helpful advice for mixing colours and a quick bit of colour theory in our chat, but she also has provided a downloadable guide with tips and teaching activities for listens. Also...
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Episode 1: Starting
Starting is the theme of this first podcast. Melissa and Melody start with introductions of themselves. In the 6 Questions segment they take turns being interviewer and interviewee. Join in on the blog, IG and new 6 Bits Ravelry Group to tell your story to us!
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How many episodes does 6 Bits Storybooks have?
6 Bits Storybooks currently has 21 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is 6 Bits Storybooks about?
For Knitters who love to immerse themselves deeply in their knitting experienceMake new discoveries & meaningful connections with yarn providers, designers, writers and the creative community around you.
How often does 6 Bits Storybooks release new episodes?
6 Bits Storybooks has 21 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts 6 Bits Storybooks?
6 Bits Storybooks is created and hosted by Melissa.
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