Pens and Needles Podcast

Pens and Needles Podcast

Carrie Hankes

Episodes 8
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Moderate
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Aug 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

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About This Podcast

A historic-leaning podcast for readers and crafters. If you find yourself anxious about starting a new book or project, you aren’t alone. let host Carrie Hankes (she/her) share some of the books and patterns she loves, a bit about writing, and what kept her on pins and needles.

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Recent Episodes

S1E7 Patterns, History, and a Rant About Calendars

Aug 12, 2025 27m

Join 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…

S1E6 Too Many Irons in the Fire

Jun 11, 2025 27m

Today's episode is a catch all in which I discuss: 1915 crochet project, sewing stuff, historical novels, research books  Find me at [email protected], or bluesky @cbhankes link…

S1E5 What’s Your Source?

Mar 28, 2025 26m

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…

Altering the Assignment

Mar 07, 2025 27m

Carrie 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…

S1E3 Otters, Gnomes, and What’s That Thing? Oh Yeah, Hamsters

Feb 19, 2025 23m Transcript

A look at some knitting, crochet, and cross stitch patterns I’ve done recently. Links on pinterest @pensandneedles, Sorry for all the ums!

Recap of Nonfiction January

Feb 08, 2025 12m

In 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…

Sew Historical: Three 1910s Inspired Pattern Makes

Jan 30, 2025 9m Transcript

In 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

S1 Introduction to Pens and Needles Podcast

Jan 23, 2025 2m Trailer Transcript

In this episode, Carrie Hankes introduces her brand new podcast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Pens and Needles Podcast have?

Pens and Needles Podcast has published 8 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Arts, Crafts.

Is Pens and Needles Podcast still active?

Pens and Needles Podcast is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 19m.

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