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S1E18 Show Notes:
Here’s a roundup of the resources, patterns, and projects mentioned in this episode:
Twiddlemuffs
♥ Twiddlemuffs information and how-to: https://blog.loveknitting.com/twiddlemuffs-for-dementia-patients/
Haley’s Stockings
♥ Haley’s Stocking Tutorial (used to make all of the stockings that Haley mentioned): https://www.redhandledscissors.com/2011/12/tutorial-snowman-stocking-with-pattern/
♥ Haley and Jeremy’s custom stockings: https://www.redhandledscissors.com/2011/12/snowman-stocking-mini-me/
The Absurdly Long Knitted Hat
♥ Haley’s 6-ft long stocking hat/swaddle: Haley doesn’t think a photo exists, but she promises to look for the hat in the winter gear bin at her mom’s house when she’s back in Michigan for Christmas!
♥ Super Long Christmas Tree Hat Crochet Pattern: https://www.nickishomemadecrafts.com/christmas-tree-hat-scarf-crochet-along/
Christmas Vacation Socks
♥ Links to examples of the project: https://www.sistermountain.com/blog/bronte-socks-christmas-eve-cast-on
♥ Knitting Rules by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (The Yarn Harlot): https://amzn.to/2QRgaON (affiliate link)
VSC Live Event!
Get ready, Chicago! We Very Serious Crafters have an exciting event announcement to make! On Saturday, January 26 from 1-3 pm we will be hosting our first live show at the Harold Washington Library Center, the main branch of Chicago Public Library. First, we’ll be recording an episode live, then we’ll stick around for a fun make-and-take craft hour!
Please note that this program is for adults only and registration is required by visiting https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/5c1bf9cf5f74d63e00a95b10. **The registration page is now live!**
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