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Welcome back to the Knit Your Stress Away Summer Throwback Series—your weekly cozy reset with a round up of our best episodes of the last year and a half. This week, we’re revisiting one of your favorite episodes all about how to actually stay motivated and celebrate your growth as a knitter—with a simple but powerful tool: your own knitting journal.

Whether you’re a paper-and-pen type or prefer something digital and fuss-free, this episode is packed with inspiration for tracking your projects, capturing your creative milestones, and building a keepsake of everything your hands have made.

🧶 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why a knitting journal is a game-changer for busy moms

• What to track (think: yarn, needles, modifications, emotions!)

• Ideas for using your journal to celebrate small wins and keep momentum

• My favorite digital option: the Knit & Note app for organizing on the go

✨ “Seeing all the projects you’ve completed can be such a confidence booster—especially when you’re working on something new or challenging.”

🧰 Mentioned in the Episode:

→ Grab your FREE cheatsheet: “3 Things You Need to Start Knitting”

→ Download my 3-Day Reset: Make Time to Stitch

→ See all my favorite tools, books, apps & more at www.theknittingmamas.com

→ Check out the Knit & Note App – the perfect way to log projects from your phone

💛 Want to keep the calm going?

Start your first stress-soothing project with the Headband Workshop—a 90-minute guided knit you can finish in a weekend. You’ll find it (and everything else I offer) right at www.theknittingmamas.com.

📲 Let’s connect!

• Instagram: @theknittingmamas_

• Facebook: The Knitting Mamas Community Group

💌 If this episode gave you a little spark of creative joy, share it with a friend or leave a review—it means so much!

Welcome to another episode in the Knit Your Stress Away Summer Throwback Series—designed to keep you inspired with the most downloaded episodes during the summer months. If you’re new to knitting (or just overwhelmed by all the tools out there), this one is for you.

We’re cutting through the clutter and getting back to basics. You don’t need to buy everything to get started—you just need a few essentials, and the confidence to cast on.

🧶 Inside This Episode:

✔️ The 3 must-haves for any beginner

✔️ What’s nice to have (but totally skippable at the start)

✔️ Common things you can ignore for now (hello, simplicity)

✔️ Why keeping it minimal actually helps you finish your first project

✨ “You don’t need a giant kit or every needle size—just the right tools for your first project.”

🧰 Want support as you start? Here’s everything I’ve got for you at theknittingmamas.com:

→ Free Cheatsheet: 3 Things You Need to Start Knitting

Get the tools list, my beginner glossary, and feel ready to cast on.

👉 www.theknittingmamas.com

→ Video Guide: Become a Knitter in 5 Simple Steps

Learn how to start from scratch—with calm, clear videos that walk you through each step.

👉 www.theknittingmamas.com

→ My Knitting Favorites: Needles, yarns, books & tools I truly love

👉 Everything’s linked for you at www.theknittingmamas.com

💛 Let’s Connect:

→ Follow along on Instagram: @theknittingmamas_

→ Join the cozy chat in the Knitting Mamas Facebook Community

📸 Found this episode helpful? Screenshot it and share to your stories—I’d love to see your current WIP and cheer you on!

💬 And don’t forget to subscribe + leave a quick review to help more knitters find us!

Grab your beginners guide to knitting: www.theknittingmamas.com

Download the “3 Things You Need to Start Knitting” cheatsheet www.theknittingmamas.com

Join the free Facebook community: www.theknittingmamas.com

Ever wished you had one single place to keep all your knitting patterns, projects, and yarn stash? In this summer throwback episode, I’m chatting with Anne Emilie Fosse, the founder of the Knit & Note app — a brilliant tool for knitters who want to stay organized, inspired, and totally stress-free.

We dive into how the app was created, why it’s become a favorite in the knitting community, and what exciting updates are coming soon. Whether you’re brand new to knitting or have been stitching for years, this app is going to change the way you manage your projects (and maybe even make your knitting time feel even more relaxing!).

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• How Anne Emilie came up with the idea for Knit & Note on maternity leave
• What makes the app so beginner-friendly
• The challenges (and wins!) of building a knitting-focused tech product
• Sneak peek at upcoming features (hello, yarn database!)
• Why knitting is still her go-to form of stress relief

Want to try the app? Download Knit & Note at: https://www.knitandnote.com Follow them on Instagram: @knitandnote

Summer Throwback Series

In this episode of Knit Your Stress Away, we explore the incredible mental benefits of knitting and how it can help busy moms reduce stress and anxiety. From providing mindful focus to boosting your mood and creating a calming routine, knitting is more than just a creative outlet - it’s a tool for self-care and mental well-being. Whether you’re a total beginner or someone looking to prioritize peace in your life, this episode will inspire you to pick up your needles.

What You’ll Learn Today:

• How the repetitive motions of knitting create mindful focus, quieting your mind and reducing stress
• Why knitting releases feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, lifting your mood and easing anxiety
• How incorporating knitting into your daily routine creates a grounding, calming ritual you can rely on.

Resources and Links Mentioned:

Want to start knitting? Download the free cheatsheet: 3 Things You Need to Start Knitting —>> www.theknittingmamas.com

Curious about keeping a knitting journal? Check out Episode #69 for tips on how journaling can elevate your knitting journey.

Join our community of knitting enthusiasts on Facebook to connect, share projects, and find support along your knitting journey. Visit thenittingmamas.com to join the conversation. Don't miss out on making knitting your new favorite way to unwind and create!

July Summer Throwback Series

• Why knitting is more than yarn: stress relief, creativity, flow, screen detox, and connection.
• Real stories and examples of how it helped busy moms reclaim time.
• Grab your starter cheat sheet (3 Things You Need to Start Knitting)
• Ready to knit in 90 minutes? Headband Workshop is designed for you, link at www.theknittingmamas.com

July Summer Throwback Series

The Ultimate mindset shift: Make time for yourself without the guilt

• Reminder: You’re not broken if you never finish a project—you’re overwhelmed.
• Key mindset shift to make space for calm knitting, even for 15 minutes.
• Freebie: Make Time to Stitch: 3‑Day Reset
• Next step: Check out my Headband Workshop ($37) for a peaceful, finished project.
• Learn more at www.theknittingmamas.com

Hey friend—this week’s episode is such a treat! I’m sitting down with the brilliant and bold Chantal Miyagishima from Knitatude, and we’re talking all about her journey from beginner knitter to full-time knitwear designer, author, and creative business owner.

✨ If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a knitting biz…

✨ Wondered what goes into designing beginner-friendly patterns that actually fit…

✨ Or just need a dose of encouragement to carve out time for creativity—you’ll love this one.

We also chat about:

🧶 Her upcoming book Sweater Success (and who it’s perfect for!)

🧶 How to knit more consistently—even when you’re short on time

🧶 A few go-to project ideas when you just want a cozy win

🧶 Why making your own clothes can be a powerful act of self-love

Come find me on Instagram @theknittingmamas_ and let me know your favorite takeaway!

🔗 Links + Resources:

📚 Pre-order ‘Sweater Success: From Cast-On to Closet’ → Amazon Link

🧶 Shop Chantal’s Sweater Scarves → Sweater Scarf Patterns

🧶 Check out her Easy Eyelet Yoke Sweater → Sweater Pattern

🌟 Connect with Chantal:

Instagram: @knitatude

TikTok: @knitatude

Facebook: Knitatude on Facebook

Website: www.knitatude.ca

And if you’re ready to start your own cozy journey—or get back into the groove—don’t forget to grab your free resources and beginner-friendly workshops at www.theknittingmamas.com.

Feeling overwhelmed with all the things you could make this summer—but not sure where to start?

In today’s episode of Knit Your Stress Away, I’m sharing 5 simple, satisfying knitting projects that are perfect for summer stitching… even if you’re brand new or just easing back into your knitting rhythm.

These beginner-friendly picks are calm, confidence-building, and totally portable—so you can knit on the patio, at pickup, or just 15 minutes at a time after a long day.

Inside this episode:

🧶 Why starting simple leads to more finished projects

🧶 The 5 peaceful patterns I’m loving for summer

🧶 My favorite ways to sneak in screen-free calm

🧶 Where to grab your free cheatsheet or join my cozy headband workshop

Projects Mentioned:

1. Jazz Bandana – Hobbii
2. Anya Summer Top – Hobbii
3. Confidence Crop – Knitatude (currently 25% off until 06/20/25)
4. Deco Mug Rug – Free on Ravelry
5. Sunset Breeze Cape – Cozy Nooks Designs

✨ Helpful Resources:

→ Grab the free “3 Things You Need to Start Knitting” cheatsheet

→ Join the Headband Workshop – a cozy, confidence-boosting project with step-by-step video support

📲 DM me on Instagram @theknittingmamas and let me know which project you’re casting on first—I’d love to cheer you on.