Episode 178

November 20, 2025

On the Needles 2:01

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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Butterfly Agave– done!!

Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)

Ruuno by Nina Holubcova, Urth Yarn Lanalpaca in Amethyst– DONE!!

Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)

On the Easel 11:54

Gouachevember–butter-themed?

Envelope painting for the 2026 Calendar (coming soon!)

On the Table 16:07

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Gochujang Potato Stew

Roasted Rutabaga and Apple with Kale and Coconut Vinaigrette from Linger by Hetty Lui McKinnon

Rye crackers

Oat cakes

Persimmons & pomegranate salad with goat cheese, and cumin vinaigrette

Portuguese white bean & kale stew with sausage

On the Nightstand 28:37

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Extreme North: A Cultural History by Bernd Brunner, trans by Jefferson Chase

The Black Wolf by Louise Penny (Inspector Gamache #20)

36:54 Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire (october daye #19)

40:19 A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi Vo (Singing Hills #6)

42:24 Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen (The crucible #2)

44:01 Queen Demon by Martha Wells (Rising World #2)

46:06 The Peepshow: The Murders at Rillington Place by Kate Summerscale

The Elements by John Boyne

The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad

Under the Tree 54:11 Needles

Sock Sizing Ruler - Sock Knitting Bracelet Ruler - Twice Sheared Sheep

Knit Extension Cords - Stitch Holder Cords - Twice Sheared Sheep