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.
Host Carrie explores the history of sewing, knitting, and crochet patterns, sharing her frustrations with their evolution and the complexities of historical dating.
11 Jun 2025
Too Many Irons in the Fire
Host CB HANKES shares updates on a 1915 crochet project, sewing endeavors, historical novels, and research books, offering insights into creative processes.
28 Mar 2025
What’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.
7 Mar 2025
Altering the Assignment
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 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
19 Feb 2025
Otters, Gnomes, and What’s That Thing? Oh Yeah, Hamsters
A look at some knitting, crochet, and cross stitch patterns I’ve done recently.
Links on pinterest @pensandneedles, Sorry for all the ums!
8 Feb 2025
Recap of Nonfiction January
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 Brian Fagan.
30 Jan 2025
Sew Historical: Three 1910s Inspired Pattern Makes
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
23 Jan 2025
Introduction to Pens and Needles Podcast
A podcast offering short and sweet reviews of books and crafting patterns.
Theme song is Entertainment in the Holiday Park by Romarecord1973 on pixabay.
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