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Pens and Needles Podcast
by Carrie Hankes
A historic-leaning podcast for readers and crafters. If you find yourself anxious about starting a new book or project, you aren’t alone. let host Carrie Hankes (she/her) share some of the books and patterns she loves, a bit about writing, and what kept her on pins and needles.
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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
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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 [email protected], or bluesky @cbhankes link referenced: https://littlejohnsyarn.com/when-did-uk-us-crochet-terms-change/
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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 [email protected] 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.
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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 [email protected]
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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!
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Recap of Nonfiction January
In this episode, we talk about the three nonfiction books I read January, 2025: ADHD is Awesome by Penn and Kim Holderness, The Fabric of Civilization by Virginia Postrel, and The Little Ice Age by Brian Fagan Full title saved on Pinterest at pensandneedlespodcast. Also on Bluesky @cbhankes and instagram @carrie_on_pens_and_needles Music is "Entertainment in the Holiday Park” by Romanrecord1973
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Sew Historical: Three 1910s Inspired Pattern Makes
In this episode, we discuss 2 Scroop Patterns and 1 Wearing History. Links in the transcript. Music is "Entertainment in the Holiday Park" by Romanrecord1973 on Pixabay
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Introduction to Pens and Needles Podcast
In this episode, Carrie Hankes introduces her brand new podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A historic-leaning podcast for readers and crafters. If you find yourself anxious about starting a new book or project, you aren’t alone. let host Carrie Hankes (she/her) share some of the books and patterns she loves, a bit about writing, and what kept her on pins and needles.
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A historic-leaning podcast for readers and crafters. If you find yourself anxious about starting a new book or project, you aren’t alone. let host Carrie Hankes (she/her) share some of the books and patterns she loves, a bit about writing, and what kept her on pins and needles.
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Pens and Needles Podcast is created and hosted by Carrie Hankes.
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