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Lydia mentions the Holger Sweater she finished this winter.
Episode 2: Being Careful Not to Twist
Season 1 · Episode 2
Monday, June 8, 2026 • Duration 49:49
Welcome back to Procrastiknitting! A chatty, sometimes silly podcast in which two friends discuss knitting and everything else. In this episode we talk about what's on our needles, life updates, "gifts" from the universe, and what's lurking in the darkest corners of Ravelry.
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Elyssa credits her astrologer for helping her keep things in perspective.
Lydia is still knitting her Port Jacket. She ordered some new yarn to finish the sleeves.
Elyssa has been working on her Sophie Hood and it is growing slowly but it will be worth it. Lydia and Elyssa debate the merits of the Sophie scarf; is it beginner friendly? why is it so fiddly? HOW many thousands of these little doodads have been made???
Later, the buds chat about what technique Elyssa would like to learn about next. They discuss the differences between fair isle, stranded colorwork, and intarsia. Elyssa shares some of her favorite resources; Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Stitch Dictionary, and The Ultimate All-Around Stitch Dictionary. She recently tried the Indian Cross stitch. Freaky!
Episode 4: Did You Swatch?
Season 1 · Episode 4
Monday, June 22, 2026 • Duration 59:31
Welcome back to Procrastiknitting!
This week we'd like to thank our sponsor Yarn to Sable. Head to their website to browse knitting themed tees, mugs, and totes. Be sure to use discount code PROCRASTIKNIT for 15%.
In this episode we chat about knitting bottoms and Elyssa models her 5-year-old's Petite Paris Skirt.
We knit in Prospect Park with a bunch of other people and it was great! Thanks to Belle for making it happen (another meet up is happening soon so follow her IG to stay in the loop).
The gals discuss Knitty.com and the viral patterns of the early aughts (such as the Clapotis).
Elyssa is knitting the Pippa Dress. She didn't swatch and paid the price but she's learning how to read a lace chart (!) and she'll try again with new yarn.
Lydia had been planning to start the Storm Sweater Junior but is being tempted by the siren call of the .
Episode 5: Bury Me at WIP Mountain
Season 1 · Episode 5
Monday, June 29, 2026 • Duration 58:06
Welcome back to Procrastiknitting with Elyssa and Lydia!
In this episode Elyssa shows us her exciting yarn purchase from Purl Soho and we discuss whether she should knit a Charm Blanket or an Alpenglow. Tough choice! Lydia mentions a Very Pink Knits episode in which the challenges of the Alpenglow are discussed.
Lydia has finished her Port Jacket and she loves it! She even made a project page on Ravelry. She's hoping to make the Baby Loon Sweater next. She might use some of the yarn from her very first cardigan that she unraveled.
Lydia discovered SchmookieKnits and immediately fell in love with these whimsical creatures. She and Elyssa are both knitting the Butterfly.
Episode 6: But The Problem Is...
Season 1 · Episode 6
Monday, July 6, 2026 • Duration 55:34
Welcome back to Procrastiknitting! In this episode we attempt to regulate our nervous systems and look cool doing it. Lydia gives an update on her move to St Paul, MN. She’s been swimming in the Mississippi and life is good. Their Schmookie Knitsbutterflies are coming along and they are pretty darn cute. Lydia mentions our patron saint Elizabeth Zimmerman. Lydia is using Malabrigo Worsted, Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (rip), and some handspun. Elyssa is using Drops Brushed Alpaca. Knitted bunnies might be next. Lydia is still working on a Lyalya Hoodie ABC in Malabrigo Worsted. It’s a great little travel project. Lydia is still considering knitting a Baby Loon Sweater but she found out that it involves ladderback jacquard… Elyssa has cast on a modified Alpenglow Blanket using her Linen Quill Minis. They briefly discuss the Charm Blanket. Elyssa unraveled her Pippa Dress after she discovered some mistakes in the lace knitting. Lydia gives her some advice on using stitch markers and lifelines for easier knitting. Lydia shows off her finished Port Jacket. It’s perfect.
Elyssa discusses her Cardi du coeur and a bizarre cuff mishap. [PSA: Attempting a sewn bind off while engaging in vocal and physical stimming to soothe extreme ADHD symptoms can result in unwearable garments!]
Episode 7: What Was in the Basement & Other Horrors
Season 1 · Episode 7
Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 42:53
~It’s flashback time~
Welcome back to Procrastiknitting with Elyssa and Lydia!
This week we are bringing you an episode we recorded back in the spring. In this episode we discuss the origin of the pod and also how we each got into knitting.
Lydia is babysitting and has just put the baby to bed which reminds Elyssa of an episode of Euphoria.
Elyssa is having trouble with her Sophie Hood. Some day Lydia will convince her to use stitch markers…
The gals sing the praises of their pod mentor, Victoria. Hi, Victoria!
E and L discuss the origin story of the podcast and a serendipitous exchange that occurred at the Showplace Tag Sale.
Elyssa explains how she learned to knit from her grandma. Also, eyelash yarn - What is it, anyway? And what was that thing Elyssa’s sister found in the basement?
Teenage Lydia taught herself how to knit using this .
Episode 9: Chuck Dickens
Season 1 · Episode 9
Monday, July 27, 2026 • Duration 53:59
This one is from last week! We had a little tech difficulty because Lydia didn’t plug in her mic properly. Whoops! If some timelines feel weird, don’t worry about it too much and enjoy the ride. We sure do!
Elyssa shows off her gorgeous project bag and her very creepy childhood book.
We show off our finished Schmookie Knits Butterflies and they are cute!! Check out Elyssa’s photoshoot.
Lydia tries on her Lyalya Hood in progress and it’s a… tight squeeze.
Lydia also got brave and attended a knitting meetup hosted by @pigseyeknit at Bad Weather Brewing (every 1st and 3rd Tuesday!).
We take a moment to admire Elyssa’s knitting bag some more and then Elyssa describes how she’s been taking time to care for her hands. You can take a quick break and do that too- here’s how!
Elyssa has been to the library. She got Knitting Workshop by Elizabeth Zimmerman and by Kaffe Fassett. Both are absolute GEMS.
Episode 8: Unhinged and Sweatier than Ever
Season 1 · Episode 8
Monday, July 20, 2026 • Duration 46:12
Hope you’re ready for a weird one! Technical difficulties have resulted in both of us recording from our phones and Lydia is in a closet. It's a wild ride!
Elyssa found the mystery scarf that was discovered in her parents’ basement. Here’s a similar yarn in case you’d like to try to make your own!!
Lydia models her Lyalya Hoodie and I think we can all agree that it looks great.
Elyssa has been going to Knit & Pearls and Lydia checked out The Yarnery. While at K&P, Elyssa got to touch some very luxurious yarns including Cascade Suri Seda and Lang Yarns Yak.
Lydia had a personal meltdown and then cast on a Marshland.
Elyssa is working on a Mini Bunny by Schmookie Knits.
Please excuse any background sounds, there’s major construction happening next door to Lydia and her other recording studio (her kids’ closet) is just too hot.
Elyssa has been staying at her parents’ house and she’s been unearthing many treasures. So far she’s found the beads from her old dreadlocks and the skirt she made from neck ties in the early aughts. Here’s a tutorial in case you need one too.
Lydia finished a Berry Baby Hat for her niece. She used Malabrigo Worsted in the colors Rose Damask and Lettuce.
Elyssa gives us a Mix Tape Tee update… it’s gorgeous! She’s also really loving working with Linen Quill. It’s mostly going great but Elyssa did get a little help from Laura at Knit & Pearls. Thanks, Laura!
Kaffe Fassett is briefly mentioned (with appropriate praise and adoration).
We chat about our excitement for the new Schmookie Knits pattern (a snail!!).
Lydia shows off her recent visible mending. She used some fabric hexagons from her English paper piecing project.
We do a little Malabrigo deep dive based on a listener question; that sponsorship deal is gonna come in any day now!
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When is it polite to ask a stranger if they made their sweater? What if you/re sure you recognize the Manos yarn? (Also, Clasica is discontinued now?! Should we stock up?)
Elyssa dreams of a Lopapeysa (perhaps in traditional Lettlopi or Plutolopi).
We're excited to participate in the #BirdColonyKAL hosted by Libby @StarLitKnits_ and @knitforwildlife. We'll share what we make on our Instagram account.
Got a knitting question? Email us at procrastiknittingpod@gmail.com and we'll do our best to help (or, at least, commiserate)!
Lydia will soon be acquiring a spinning wheel and is dreaming of the hand dyed wool from Hedgehog Fibres. And if we talk about spinning wheels we obvi talk about Rumplestiltskin. Both the creepy classic and the modern chill.
