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Episode 156
January 16, 2025
On the Needles 2:02
ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info
Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!)-- DONE!!
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Propagation– January DONE!!
Fingering yarn cozy by Melina Brell, Fibernymph Dyeworks Mountain Tweed in a Game for all Seasons– DONE!!
My Favorite Things Dishcloth by Kitchen Sink Shop, KnitPicks Dishie in Blue– DONE!!
Tawashi Knot by Marte Fagervik, Rico Design Creative Bubble in Gold– DONE!!
January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks
Flax Worsted Sweater by Tin Can Knits, Neighborhood Fiber Co DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave (oct 2020, reusing yarn)
Cortney’s knitting: Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin (which is burgundy and hot pink). (Wintery Knitting!)
On the Easel 23:00
Secret 100 Day project with Daria & Marcy.
Oil painting
On the Table 27:12
Justine Cooks by Justine Doiron
Parmesan Crusted Olives/Butter Beans
Black Rice, Blistered Greens and Herby Tonnato
Grilled Corn and Tomatoes with Vegan Tonnato Sauce Recipe - Sean Baker
Crispy Rice in Sungold-Miso Broth
Cinnamon Romesco Chickpeas and Charred Greens
Russian Tea Cakes for Cocktail Club
My “italian stew” no tomatos this time, added spinach.
Sauteed chard with garlic. (Wintery cooking!)
Citrus peel syrup? Stay tuned. (Wintery cooking!)
On the Nightstand 37:59
We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!
Three by Valérie Perrin, trans by Hildegarde Serle
One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole
The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri (audio, Burning Kingdoms trilogy)
The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
A Better Man by Louise Penny
The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer
Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker
Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Spetys (winter reading!)
January 16, 2025
On the Needles 2:02
ALL KNITTING LINKS GO TO RAVELRY UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please visit our Instagram page @craftcookreadrepeat for non-Rav photos and info
Full Spectrum by Andrea Rangel, Koigu Painter’s Palette Premium Merino in black and 861 (turquoise, olive, purple, black 2009!)-- DONE!!
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Propagation– January DONE!!
Fingering yarn cozy by Melina Brell, Fibernymph Dyeworks Mountain Tweed in a Game for all Seasons– DONE!!
My Favorite Things Dishcloth by Kitchen Sink Shop, KnitPicks Dishie in Blue– DONE!!
Tawashi Knot by Marte Fagervik, Rico Design Creative Bubble in Gold– DONE!!
January Colorwork Cuff Club by Summer Lee, Lemonade Shop Simple Sock in Dunks
Flax Worsted Sweater by Tin Can Knits, Neighborhood Fiber Co DK in 1600 Pennsylvania Ave (oct 2020, reusing yarn)
Cortney’s knitting: Pressed Flower Pullover by Amy Christoffers in Neighborhood Fiber Studio DK Ramblewood and Suri Loft Mondawmin (which is burgundy and hot pink). (Wintery Knitting!)
On the Easel 23:00
Secret 100 Day project with Daria & Marcy.
Oil painting
On the Table 27:12
Justine Cooks by Justine Doiron
Parmesan Crusted Olives/Butter Beans
Black Rice, Blistered Greens and Herby Tonnato
Grilled Corn and Tomatoes with Vegan Tonnato Sauce Recipe - Sean Baker
Crispy Rice in Sungold-Miso Broth
Cinnamon Romesco Chickpeas and Charred Greens
Russian Tea Cakes for Cocktail Club
My “italian stew” no tomatos this time, added spinach.
Sauteed chard with garlic. (Wintery cooking!)
Citrus peel syrup? Stay tuned. (Wintery cooking!)
On the Nightstand 37:59
We are now a Bookshop.org affiliate! You can visit our shop to find books we’ve talked about or click on the links below. The books are supplied by local independent bookstores and a percentage goes to us at no cost to you!
Three by Valérie Perrin, trans by Hildegarde Serle
One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole
The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri (audio, Burning Kingdoms trilogy)
The Djinn Waits a Hundred Years by Shubnum Khan
Orbital by Samantha Harvey
A Better Man by Louise Penny
The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer
Get the Picture by Bianca Bosker
Between Shades of Grey by Ruta Spetys (winter reading!)
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