Pens and Needles Podcast
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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Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Today's episode is a catch all in which I discuss:
1915 crochet project, sewing stuff, historical novels, research books
Find me at pensandneedles@proton.me, or bluesky @cbhankes
link referenced:
https://littlejohnsyarn.com/when-did-uk-us-crochet-terms-change/
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
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 pensandneedles@proton.me 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.
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
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 pensandneedles@proton.me
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
A look at some knitting, crochet, and cross stitch patterns I’ve done recently.
Links on pinterest @pensandneedles, Sorry for all the ums!
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
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
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
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
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025