Author Archives : Amber Gustafson

Episode 62: Yarn Substitution


We have news, Finished Objects, Works in Progress, Cast Ons, and Stash Enhancements for you. Our topic for the month is substituting yarn! Not every yarn is good for every knitter, so we have some tricks, trades, and general experiences with swapping out yarns! Dranks Emily: Oskar Blues Momma’s Lil Pils Amber: Urban Artifact Spyglass Erin: Urban Artifact Gadget News…

Episode 61: Witches in Bel Air


This episode we chat about our Google Searches, Signal Boosts, and all the TV we’ve been watching while we’re sheltering in place. We also discuss our non-knitting FOs, WIPs, and starts. Dranks Emily: Blue Stallion Ya Damn Skippy Amber: Water Erin: Thank You New Patrons: Kimberlee N, Shannon J. Swear: Bellend Google Search Emily: Florence and the Machine Witch Amber:…

tiny knit bees

Episode 60: The Small Life


We have news, Finished Objects, Works in Progress, Cast Ons, and Stash Enhancements for you. Our topic for the month is small knits! We wanted to give you ideas to pop out a quick project for the #FuckingSelfCareAlong. Continue the discussion on our Forums. Dranks Emily: Mile Wide Frivolous Ideation Amber: West Sixth Berliner Wisse Erin: Urban Artifact Paperweight News…

Episode 58: Ergonomics


We have news, Finished Objects, Works in Progress, Cast Ons, and Stash Enhancements for you. The idea for the topic of this episode came from one of our listeners. Ergonomics are important for long-lasting crafting ability. Continue the discussion on our Forums. Dranks Emily: Gravely Neutral Milk Hotel Amber: Hoof Hearted Brewing Rose Gose Erin: Urban Artifact Key Lime News…

Episode 57: OOO Shiny!


  This episode we chat about our Google Searches, Signal Boosts, and all the TV we’ve been watching while we’re sheltering in place. We also discuss our non-knitting FOs, WIPs, and starts (and funks). Dranks Emily: Trader Joe’s Sparkling Watermelon Juice Amber: Morning Bike Ride Coffee Erin: Mt Dew Thank You New Patrons: Meghan S., Anna M., Jessica B., Heather…

Valkyrie Fibers Interview

Episode 56: Valkyrie Makes a Visit


We have news, Finished Objects, Works in Progress, Cast Ons, and Stash Enhancements for you. Lauren from Valkyrie Fibers hangs out with us and we ask her not so awkward questions (for once). Continue the discussion on our Forums. Thank you to our Sponsor: BeeKindYarn BeeKind Yarn has hand-dyed yarn and handmade stitch markers, $3 from every sale goes to…

Episode 54: Running the Virtual Loop


We have news, Finished Objects, Works in Progress, Cast Ons, and Stash Enhancements for you. The topic for this month is love. We’ve all had a rough time these past few weeks and we just wanted to take some time to remind ourselves and each other about love. Self-love, friend-love, and love for our wonderful fiber community. Continue the discussion…

Episode 51: A Clearing in The Forest


We’ve got a new swear we think you’ll enjoy, Google searches, signal boosts, Alternate WIPS, and what we’re watching. Plus we chat about what we did for Valentine’s Day celebrations this year! Dranks: Emily: Braxton Brewing Co. Bavarian Select Lager Amber: Rhinegeist Uncle Erin: Urban Artifact Cherries Jubilee Patrons:  Gretchen S., Autumn G., Erica F., Belle E., & Anna D.…

Episode 50: It’s Electric


This month we dive into the smallest review ever! Listen to us talk about our views on the Electric Eel Wheel Nano. Also hear about our FOs, WIPs, Cast Ons, and Stash Enhancement for the month. Dranks Emily: Great Lakes Conway Amber: Bells This one Goes to 11 Erin: New Holland Passion Blaster News Fucking Frog It Along Fuck This Knit…

Episode 48: F***ing Frog It


Dranks Emily: New Holland Poet Amber: New Holland Dragon’s Milk Reserve Oatmeal Cookie Erin: Urban Artifact Gadget News Do Some Fucking Good is over! Fucking Frog It Along Warm Feet Along Emily’s Pattern Release Snow Fuzz Finished Objects Mom’s Maize Kitten Mittens Erin’s Comfort Fade Cardi Strider Socks Sunset Socks Ice Cream Dice Bag Marauder’s Dice Bag Boromir Antler Marled…