Procrastiknitting

Hi, friends! Welcome back to Procrastiknitting. Elyssa finished knitting the front of her Sheep Jumper . She clipped it onto her tank top so we can all take a look.  Lydia gives a Pelica update. She’s had to rip back a couple of times but she’s gonna keep on truckin’. Elyssa blocked the body of her New Norma sweater and it’s so dreamy. Plus, she got to do math! Lydia is wearing her Azor sweater sh...

Hi friends! Welcome back to the show.  Lydia is wearing her Boyne Sweater . It’s basically a big cozy marshmallow (in a good way). Elyssa is wearing her Erika Vest . Another bulky knit but so chic. Lydia finished her baby alien in time for Halloween! She used the Oak Folk Doll pattern but made the arms a bit shorter and knit it up in Malabrigo Worsted in the Lettuce colorway. Elyssa bought one bal...

We’re back again with another episode of Procrastiknitting. We’re so glad you’re here. We chat about Malabrigo Day (can you believe it wasn’t our idea?). Elyssa has been watching Below and is feeling inspired by the knitwear. However, it startled her so bad that she dropped stitches on her Sophie Hood ! Lydia finishes her Folk People Vest ! What a thrilling moment. Elyssa surprises Lydia with her...

Hi friends! Welcome back to Procrastiknitting. It's a podcast about knitting- what we’re wearing, what we’re making, and whatever else we happen to think of. Lydia is wearing her Kinikin Cardigan by Good Night, Day and Elyssa is wearing her Radical Left Scum Knitting Club t-shirt. Elyssa goes through her ‘Lil ‘Lac   yarn color choices and they are majorly dreamy. That Cascade 220 color palette is...

Episode 20! Thanks for being here with us as we chat about knitting and whatever else we happen to think of. We are both considering some Halloween costume crafting. Elyssa’s daughter wants to be some kind of Moana coconut demon. Lydia’s kids want to be a cheetah and an alien. Lydia might knit a green Folk Oak Doll as a little alien buddy (maybe).   Lydia is wearing her Carbeth knit in Cascade Eco...

Hi everyone! It’s another nighttime episode here on Procrastiknitting. Spooky! This week we discuss the NY Sheep and Wool Festival (aka Rhinebeck ). We mention @needle_beetle ’s coach bus. Elyssa might go but she also wants to attend the Big E this year and one woman can only do so much. Lydia cast on a Folk People Vest and she’s loving it so far. Here’s a great MDK article with some intarsia tips...

Episode 18! Hi! Welcome! We start off this episode with a very special shout out and then Elyssa tells us about what’s happening in her mouth. Elyssa has been very busy knitting her New Norma and it is stunning. She ran out of yarn and sped over to Cleo’s for more. She’s also been wearing her Cardi du Coeur and her Pressed Flowers Kerchief. Lydia finished knitting her Scrappy Checkers Sweater ! Ev...

Hi friends and Happy Equinox! Welcome to another episode of Procrastiknitting.  As the heat of summer fades away we’ve been feeling our brains turn back on and the creative ideas are flowing. Elyssa has been admiring My Favorite Things Knitwear and recently bought a few of her patterns. After plenty of swatching she cast on the New Norma and it’s looking great so far. She’s using DROPS Air held wi...

Welcome to episode 16 of Procrastiknitting! An episode in which we repeatedly celebrate recording our 15th episode… because we are supremely confused. Whoops! Elyssa really enjoyed this Instagram post by Marusique Stories.  Lydia reminisces about buying yarn from Downtown Yarns during the height of the pandemic.  Elyssa refers to another IG post we both really liked.  Elyssa has been hanging out a...

Hey everyone! Summer is winding down and we are handling it all with grace and charm (here’s a link to Elyssa’s dead plant and here’s the song that made her cry in the car). Elyssa is wearing her Mix Tape Tee ! It’s so pretty. She made a tiny mistake on it while she was at the Prospect Park Knitting Club meetup. Have you seen The Garment yet? Absolute decadence. Elyssa got to see a gorgeous Slipst...

Hi friends! Welcome back to another episode of Procrastiknitting. It's got knitting! It's got etcetera! Lydia is getting ready to go to the Minnesota State Fair . She’s also gonna see Weird Al . Whoa. Elyssa attempts a little French and we reminisce about a childhood commercial for those Muzzy tapes. Elyssa surprised us all and knit a swatch! She used Qing Teddy and Drops Air . The swatch might be...

Hi guys! We have been knitting some stuff and we can’t wait to show ya. Elyssa shows off her Re:designed Project bag and it’s stunning, as always. It’s currently filled with Linen Quill yarn that she’s using to knit a gorgeous Mix Tape Tee .  We talk about decreases for a minute. Just remember: Your BFF is always right! And she (usually?) comes first. Anyway, we discuss Mix Tape construction and E...

We’re back, baby! 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 c...

Welcome to episode 11! Grab your emotional support knitting and pull up a chair. Lydia is wearing her Kinikin Cardigan by Good Night, Day. She knit it in Loopy Mango Mohair So Soft in the color Tiramisu. The fabric is like nothing you’ve ever felt before. Elyssa puts on her finished Cardi du Coeur ! It is gorgeous! Everyone please clap. After going back and forth between a couple different blanket...

Hi friends! Welcome to Episode 10! Woo! In this episode Elyssa reveals that she is a major Phish fan and has been attending multiple shows at MSG this week. Here’s the song that started it all for her.  Lydia has been attending water aerobics classes. What a dream! Elyssa had to pause her Pressed Flowers Kerchief ( free pattern! ) when she realized she made an error. Ransom Canyon may be partly to...

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 . Elyssa is...

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 cast on...

~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 da...

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 Knits butterflies are coming along and they are pretty darn cute. Lydia mentions our patron saint Elizabeth Zimmerman . Lydia is using Malabrigo Worsted, Broo...

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 o...

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. Elyssa shares about singing with (and knitting at) Rock Voices Choir. We share more...

Welcome back to Procrastiknitting with Elyssa and Lydia! In this episode Elyssa gets a visit from a surprise guest but the show must go on. Lydia went to Brooklyn General Store to buy buttons for her Port Jacket . She also considered buying yarn for the Mantaray but wasn't ready to commit. Elyssa has been working on her Sophie Hood and it is growing slowly but it will be worth it. Lydia and Elyssa...

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. Links! Elyssa credits her astrologer for helping her keep things in perspective. Lydia is still knitting her Port Jacket . S...

Episode 1, baby! Elyssa and Lydia discuss WIP mountain, the designers who inspire them, knitting math (or lack thereof), a chance encounter on the train and more. Links and extra info: Elyssa knit the Holiday Headband by Loopy Mango in Hedgehog Fibres Super Bulky Yarn in the Dahlia colorway. Elyssa mentions the Parquet Vest. Elyssa cast on the Outline Tee she's using Undine in the colorway Jewelwe...