Shows
Pens and Needles PodcastPatterns, History, and a Rant About CalendarsJoin Carrie for a dive into the origins of sewing, knitting, and crochet patterns, why they’re on her nerves, and why dates are complicated when discussing the past.
Find me at carrieonpensandneedles.com
2025-08-1227 min
Pens and Needles PodcastToo Many Irons in the FireToday'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/
2025-06-1127 minPens and Needles PodcastWhat’s Your Source?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.
2025-03-2826 minPens and Needles PodcastAltering the AssignmentCarrie 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
2025-03-0727 minPens and Needles PodcastOtters, Gnomes, and What’s That Thing? Oh Yeah, HamstersA look at some knitting, crochet, and cross stitch patterns I’ve done recently.
Links on pinterest @pensandneedles, Sorry for all the ums!
2025-02-1923 minPens and Needles PodcastRecap of Nonfiction JanuaryIn 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
2025-02-0812 minPens and Needles PodcastSew Historical: Three 1910s Inspired Pattern MakesIn 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
2025-01-3009 minPens and Needles PodcastIntroduction to Pens and Needles PodcastIn this episode, Carrie Hankes introduces her brand new podcast.
2025-01-2302 min