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Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Episode 181
January 15, 2026
On the Needles
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining!
Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla –DONE!
Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)-- DONE!!
Gnot Just Another Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Fingering in Hollyberry, KnitCircus Opulence in Badger Tracks Stripes, Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga in Blue Emperor Dragonfly– DONE X2!
Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis
Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)
On the Easel 12:16
Art travel kit–kit for the chaos.
100-Day composition studies
Calendar mailing snafu?!
On the Table 23:54
Simon Seared Sweet Potatoes With Chermoula Recipe
Luxurious Pomodoro in a flash from Simple Pasta by Odette Williams
Charred gai lan with black eyed peas and chile crisp vinaigrette from Linger
Baechu Doenjang Guk (Cabbage and Doenjang Soup) from WaPo/Korean Vegan
Key lime pie FIASCO (use the NYT recipe for frozen key lime pie, BUT bake for 15 minutes at 350F before refrigerating).
Hot Honey tofu for rice bowls, etc.
Chicken Meatballs from Smitten Kitchen–subbed out pancetta for MUSHROOM bouillon!!
On the Nightstand 37:29
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Noel Nook:
Christmas People by Iva-Marie Palmer
The Nightmare Before Kissmass by Sarah Raasch
Christmas is All Around by Martha Waters
The Isle in the Silver Sea by Tasha Suri
Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall
The Geographer’s Map to Romance by India Holton
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Nine Goblins by T. Kingfisher
Welcome to Murder Week by Karen Dukess
And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
Train Dreams by Denis Johnson (audio)
Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (audio)
On the Calculation of Volume III by Solvej Balle trans by Sophia Hersi Smith and Jennifer Russell
Flashlight by Susan Choi
When Elodie grinned like that, shenanigans were almost certainly to ensue…
The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
The Book of I by David Grieg
On the Horizon 57:37
2025
Needles: 10,608 yards in 33 projects
✔Succulents blanket CAL, ✔Colorwork cuff club
Table: Great British bake off bakes
Read: 181 books
Repeat Read the World and Tacoma Extreme!
- Australia: ✔ Everyone in my family has killed someone
- Belgium ✔ War & Turpentine
- China ✔ Half a Lifelong Romance
- Egypt ✔ If an Egyptian cannot speak English
- Iceland: ✔? the Night Guest
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Mexico ✔You Dreamed of Empires
- The Netherlands ✔The Discomfort of Evening
- The Philippines
2026
Needles: charity hats? Use yarn/patterns already have. Use stash patterns in general . year of dishcloths!
Table: use stash cookbooks
Nightstand: read stash books?
Storygraph reads the world, genre, 52 books
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- France
- Iraq
- Morocco
- Senegal
- Sweden
- Thailand
- A short story collection in translation
- A nonfiction book about Indigenous history
- A queer historical romance novel
- A translated classic
- A young adult novel by a Latinx author
- A biography about a Black historical figure
- A crime novel set outside of the US, UK, or Canada
- A nonfiction book about philosophy
- A literary or contemporary debut published in 2026
- The first book in a fantasy series
Cortney’s 2026: SEEK JOY theme
Easel, etc. Paint my curiosities + stickers + paper newsletter??
Sewing: “museum outfits
Table: joyful recipes, healthy, colorful, textural.
Nightstand: more JOYFUL reads, maybe one a month, and plan ahead?
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Episode 180
December 18, 2025
On the Needles 1:14
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining!
Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla
Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)
Gnot Just Another Gnome by Sarah Schira, KnitPicks Stroll Fingering in Hollyberry, KnitCircus Opulence in Badger Tracks Stripes, Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga in Blue Emperor Dragonfly
Avena by Jennifer Steingass, Yarnaceous Fibers Brontosaurus DK in Starbies and Cup of Cheer minis
On the Easel 8:27
Studio cleaning
Making plans for 2026
Maybe a 100-Day project focusing on composition
On the Table 11:56
Merry Chrunchmas Wrap from Washington Post
From Linger by Hetty Liu McKinnon
Sweet, Sour and Spicy Mushrooms with Brown Rice
Herby Roasted Cinnamon Delicata Squash and Quinoa
Sweet potato with seasoned ground turkey + lime/yogurt crema
Corzetti afternoon tea (Instagram post)
On the Nightstand 23:21
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Noel Nook:
Blackmail & Bibingka by Mia P. Manansala
Duke, Actually by Jenny Holiday
Mistletoe Motive by Chloe Liese
Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman
Smoke and Whispers by Mick Herron (audio)
Clown Town by Mick Herron (slow horses 9)
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose
This is Happiness by Niall Williams
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Wednesday Dec 10, 2025
Episode 179
Thursday December 4, 2025
On the Needles 3:44
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hens & Chicks– DONE!! And started joining!
Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)-- DONE!!
Shire Hat by Hook Mountain Handmade, Cascade 128 (bulky) in White (restart cuz lace, the rip cuz added extra knit rows)-- DONE!!
Tentacula Cowl by Jenny Noto, Jems Luxe Fibers Monstrous Minis in Scylla
Gnandad’s Grand Adventure by Sarah Schira, Little Squirrel Yarn Oak Sock in Gnandad’s Adventure (skis!)
On the Easel 17:04
300 Hand-painted amaryllis blooms
Planning for 2026
Staffordshire notes–calendars still available
On the Table 24:47
Thanksgiving recap
Wild rice pilaf
Smitten Kitchen Butterscotch Apple Crisp from Keepers
Green Beans with Carmelized Shallots and Dill
Three Color Chopped Cabbage Salad from DALS Weekday Vegetarian: Get Simple
Lunch pizzas with components from Good Things.
Good Things Review
On the Nightstand 54:51
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The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron
Why We Die by Mick herron (audio)
Brimstone by Callie Hart
The Entanglement of Rival Wizards by Sara Raasch
Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle
A Merry Little Lie by Sarah Morgan (audio)
Everyone this Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson (audio)
The Anatomist’s Wife by Anna Lee Huber
The Women of Wild Hill by Kirsten Miller (I added to Eco-lit too)
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Episode 178
November 20, 2025
On the Needles 2:01
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Butterfly Agave– done!!
Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)
Ruuno by Nina Holubcova, Urth Yarn Lanalpaca in Amethyst– DONE!!
Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)
On the Easel 11:54
Gouachevember–butter-themed?
Envelope painting for the 2026 Calendar (coming soon!)
On the Table 16:07
https://pinchofyum.com/house-favorite-brussels-sprouts
Roasted Rutabaga and Apple with Kale and Coconut Vinaigrette from Linger by Hetty Lui McKinnon
Rye crackers
Oat cakes
Persimmons & pomegranate salad with goat cheese, and cumin vinaigrette
Portuguese white bean & kale stew with sausage
On the Nightstand 28:37
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Extreme North: A Cultural History by Bernd Brunner, trans by Jefferson Chase
The Black Wolf by Louise Penny (Inspector Gamache #20)
36:54 Silver and Lead by Seanan McGuire (october daye #19)
40:19 A Mouthful of Dust by Nghi Vo (Singing Hills #6)
42:24 Things Gods Break by Abigail Owen (The crucible #2)
44:01 Queen Demon by Martha Wells (Rising World #2)
46:06 The Peepshow: The Murders at Rillington Place by Kate Summerscale
The Elements by John Boyne
The Book of Alchemy by Suleika Jaouad
Under the Tree 54:11
Needles
Sock Sizing Ruler - Sock Knitting Bracelet Ruler - Twice Sheared Sheep
Knit Extension Cords - Stitch Holder Cords - Twice Sheared Sheep
Fandom knitting book
https://www.nancybatesdesigns.com/product-page/knitting-the-national-parks-book
Easel
Travel paint Brush roll option one, option two
table
Little Sheet & Little Chill | Great Jones
Earlywood wooden spatulas
thin wooden spatula set - Earlywood
Wooden Scraper Spoon - Earlywood
Shop Ground Up Nut Butters Holiday
A Cookbook Gift Guide - by Jenny Rosenstrach
Mackenzie’s Fisherman hand scrub
Butter flight with butter dish (I like Plugra and Beurre Disigny Salted)
And there’s a shop in San Francisco that sells Bordier Butter too.
Nightstand
Papier Italian Summer reading journal
custom book bobble ornament 1400 options
Book Nook kits–owl, so many options!
Fun readers &/or glasses case–IZIPIZI, eyebobs, peepers, Caddis
Library candle–paddywax (sold out!)
** extra: Lingua Franca sweaters –”Vote Blue” Kris & Dave collection
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Episode 177
November 6, 2025
On the Needles 1:24
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Butterfly Agave
Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay– DONE!!
Aal Ower Torie by Shetland Guild of Spinners, Knitters, Weavers and Dyers, Jamieson's of Shetland Shetland Spindrift in Vintage kit (8 colors: moorit, eesit, saphire, daffodil, madder, natural white, moss, nutmeg)
Ruuno by Nina Holubcova, Urth Yarn Lanalpaca in Amethyst
On the Easel 14:18
Manet & Morisot exhibit at the Legion of Honor Museum (SF)
Finishing up ceramics
On the Table 26:53
Kale with sweet peanut sauce
Potato & Sumac Salad
Butternut with Lentils, olives and pickle sauce
ISO long crispy taco shells
Seasonal fruit salads
On the Nightstand 37:37
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Rome: a history in seven sackings by Matthew Kneale (audio)
The Summer War by Naomi Novik
Cinder House by Freya Marske
Audition for the Fox by Martin Cahill
Thief of Night by Holly Black
Everything the Light Touches by Janice Pariat
The Phoebe Variations by Jane Hamilton
Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess Kidd
Bog Queen by Anna North
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Episode 176
October 28, 2025
On the Needles 3:54
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in Hoya
SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)- DONE!! 2nd sock for PSP
Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay
Spooky Season socks: Cuff Club Vol. 2 by Summer Lee, Vanilla is the New Black by Anneh Fletcher, Gauge Dyeworks 4 ply sock in Pumpkin Stripe Latte– DONE!!
3D printed spinning wheel–source TBA
On the Easel 14:08/16:06
Courtney Cerruti’s new CB class–Find your Creative Rhythm: 15 Ways to Spark & Sustain Creativity
2026 Calendar–coming soon (!!!)
Uh Italy?
Smithsonian–Little Beasts exhibit (currently closed due to govt shut down)
MFAHouston–Impressionist & post-Impressionist wing, plus excellent Islamic & Judaic art collections
On the Table 30:13
Uh Italy?
Cooking and Eating in Lazio:
https://www.cooking-vacations.com/
https://www.nenaborgocastello.com/
Naples Food Tour: https://www.eatingeurope.com/naples/
Cranberry & White Chocolate Biscotti
On the Nightstand 44:40
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Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr
If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor Naga
Murder at the Black Cat Cafe by Seishi Yokomizo, trans by Bryan Karetnyk
The Lost Masterpiece by B. A. Shapiro
The Impossible Fortune by Richard Osman
Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland
Liar’s Knot by M. A. Carrick (audio)
Katabasis by R. F. Kuang
Yours for the Taking by Gabrielle Korn
City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Episode 175
October 15, 2025
HAPPY 7TH ANNIVERSARY!
On the Needles
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Paul klee- saw in vienna!
Cortney loved: the succulent squares–eager for tote bag collaboration. And the Paul Klee sweater.
On the Easel 4:11
More variety, darker colors and backgrounds
Grey parrot with red in March
Ceramics
Cortney loved: delving into floral paintings, floral ceramics, growing flowers…also–the kryptonite illustration, and Monica’s Viennese cake collection.
On the Table 7:11
Cocktail club
Empty nest= one gf veg meal!
Double swiss chicken cutlets
Cortney loved: cocktail club–so inspiring! And teaching my boys how to cook.
On the Nightstand 12:49
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Weird books are the best!
Endling by Maria Reva
On the Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle
Orbital by Samatha Harvey
Under the Eye of the Big Bird by Hiromi Kawakami
Cortney loved: catching up with the LouisePenny Three Pines series. All the floral volumes this spring (great resources!), and the Eco-lit list in our Bookshop.org site.
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Episode 174
Monday September 22, 2025
On the Needles 5:35
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in ??
SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)- 2nd sock for PSP
Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay
Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)
On the Easel 10:12
All the sewing, gardening, & painting…esp work on 2026 calendar.
On the Table 18:13
Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Mushroom Bolognese
my favorite vegetarian sandwich is.... - by Julia Turshen
Pickled potato salad by Casey Elsass from What Can I Bring: How to live your guest life
Secret Menu Dill-Pepperoncini Tuna Salad from Smitten Kitchen
Ottolenghi Spicy Mushroom lasagna
Blueberry Cheesecake Phyllo cups
On the Nightstand 31:18
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Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, trans by Deepa Bhasthi from Kannada
On the Calculation of Volume II by Solvej Balle, trans by Barbara J. Haveland
The Other Side of Now by Paige Harbison
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
Episode 173
September 11, 2025
On the Needles 2:00
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Orkney Library knit group Yap and Yarn!
Mystery Pumpkin witch gnome along
Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in String of Pearls
SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)
Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay
Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley (original 23.8K, sharon mcmahon 3IG)
On the Easel 10:16
Flowers!
Sewing: the Paola Jacket, and blue cheetah pants (image coming soon)
On the Table 16:09
Huck’s Broccoli and Lettuce Salad with an Accidental Ranch from Tenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnon
Lentil Salad with Jammy Tomatoes by Jenny Rosenstrach
Balsamic Gochujang Chicken with Red Onions and Tomatoes
Pizza catastrophe in the very cool Gozney oven.\
Pizza Beans from Smitten Kitchen.
Breakfast burritos, chicken gyros, and white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies from 100 Cookies.
On the Nightstand 38:06
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The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
The Habsburgs: To Rule the World by Martyn Rady
The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue
People Like Us by Jason Mott
The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
Isola by Allegra Goodman
Bingo 56:51
Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1
Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2025 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry.
Crazy day so no ghiradelli for Monica :(
Cortney’s bingo: ½ credit for finding a thrifted piece to re-work.
Ambitious–pizzzzzas.
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Episode 172
August 28, 2025
On the Needles 1:58
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Succulents 2025 Blanket CAL by Mallory Krall, Hue Loco DK in String of Pearls
SSAL Delectable Collectible Socks by Stephen West, Dark Omen Yarns Sock in Electric Minis (navy, royal, light blue with speckles, cream with speckles, cream)
Pop Rock Pullover by Tanis Lavallee, La Bien Aimée singles and Mohair Silk in AVFKW A Day by the Bay
Clapotis ‘24 by Kate Davies, Three Irish Girls Adorn Sock in Ainsley
On the Easel 7:31
Flower series–on-going!
Sewing: made custom tags, working on muslins. Class is via Seamwork.
On the Table 27:01
Schnitzel, sausage stands, cake! Coffee!
Tian- vegetarian restaurant in Vienna
Budapest farm to table TATI
Pizza oven–patio pizza stories coming soon!
On the Nightstand 41:03
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Discomfort of Evening by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, trans by Michele Hutchison
Heartwood by Amity Gaige
Sestia by G.R. Macallister
Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick (audio)
Is she really going out with him? By Sophie Cousens
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
The Fact Checker by Austin Kelley
Nine Women, One Dress by Jane L. Rosen
Real Americans by Rachel Khong
Bingo 1:00:48
Starts friday may 23, ends Mon Sept 1
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Monica's Bingo:
Finally got the center square!
Cortney’s Bingo:
Debut Author with The Fact Checker
Immigrant Perspective with Real Americans