Episode 180
December 18, 2025
On the Needles 1:14
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining!
Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla
Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)
Gnot Just Another Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Fingering in Hollyberry, KnitCircus Opulence in Badger Tracks Stripes, Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga in Blue Emperor Dragonfly
Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis
On the Easel 8:27
Studio cleaning
Making plans for 2026
Maybe a 100-Day project focusing on composition
On the Table 11:56
Merry Chrunchmas Wrap from Washington Post
From Linger by Hetty Liu McKinnon
Sweet, Sour and Spicy Mushrooms with Brown Rice
Herby Roasted Cinnamon Delicata Squash and Quinoa
Sweet potato with seasoned ground turkey + lime/yogurt crema
Corzetti afternoon tea (Instagram post)
On the Nightstand 23:21
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Noel Nook:
Blackmail & Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala
Duke, Actually by Jenny Holiday
Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese
Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman
Smoke and Whispers by Mick Herron (audio)
Clown Town by Mick Herron (slow horses 9)
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose
This is Happiness by Niall Williams