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My Storm Sweater is finished, and new fall knits are underway! Plus more ballwinder issues, thoughts on AI slop in the knitting world, and the winner of the $100 Thread & Maple draw.

Thanks so much for watching! Details for everything I talked about are at the links below.

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PATTERNS & PROJECTS I MENTIONED

Storm Sweater by Petite Knit: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Banana Socks by Fire and Fiber: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alim...  
Palm Springs Tank by Leslie Forrester: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alim...  
Reading Socks by Drops Design: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alim...
Fish Lips Kiss Heel: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Brussels Mittens by Atelier Castin: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
King Salmon Light by Caitlin Hunter: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...
Cat Cowl by Briana Arlene: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

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BOOKS I MENTIONED*

Don’t forget to use your local library, especially for audiobooks!

Yesteryear by Caro Claire BurkePhysical Book: https://bookshop.org/a/102797/9780593...
Audiobook: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm...  

The Housewife by Natalie BarelliPhysical Book: https://bookshop.org/a/102797/9781464...
Audiobook: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm...  

Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-AknerPhysical Book: https://bookshop.org/a/102797/9780593...
Audiobook: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm...  

Prairie Oyster by Sophie RobinsonPhysical Book: https://bookshop.org/a/102797/9781685...
Audiobook: Not Available

Meet Me in the Garden by Nina LaCourPhysical Book: https://bookshop.org/a/102797/9781250...
Audiobook: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinm...  

Heartstopper 6 by Alice OsemanPhysical Book: https://bookshop.org/a/102797/9781546...
Audiobook: Not Available

All the books I’ve talked about on my channel: https://bookshop.org/shop/alimakeseve...

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OTHER THINGS I MENTIONED
Fall Knitting Plans: 2026 Fall Knitting Plans | KNITTING PODCAS...
Thread & Maple: https://threadandmaple.com?ref:alimak... *
Botties Sole: https://www.galthouseofyarn.ca/produc...
​Author & Knitting YouTuber: ‪@CinemaKnits‬

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WHAT I’M WEARING
Glasses: Esme in Sesame Tortoise (Narrow frame) from Warby Parker: https://go.shopmy.us/p-17220981 *  

Lipstick: Lisa Eldridge True Velvet in Velvet Dragon: https://go.shopmy.us/p-17219878 *

Nail polish: OPI in colour ¡Viva OPI! (Limited Edition Mexico City Collection): https://go.shopmy.us/p-19675820 *

Rings: Etsy https://www.etsy.com/strfrnt/ActualiD... *

Earrings: Etsy https://www.etsy.com/strfrnt/ActualiD... *

Necklace: Etsy https://www.etsy.com/strfrnt/ActualiD... *

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AFFILIATE DISCOUNTS*
Artisanthropy Yarn Store - 5% OFF: https://www.artisanthropy.ca/alimakes...  
Genuine Tea - 10% OFF: https://www.genuinetea.ca/ALISONROWAN

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*These are affiliate links, which means that if you click through them to buy, I'll receive a small commission. Your price as the buyer stays the same as it would have been regardless. If you choose to use them and support the channel, thank you!
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WHERE TO FIND ME

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alim...  
Merch shop: https://www.etsy.com/strfrnt/ActualiD...
Website: http://www.alisonrowan.com  
Email: alimakeseverything@gmail.com  
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/alimakeseverything  
Patreon: Patreon: alimakeseverything  

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00:00 Introduction
01:39 Henson Sponsorship
03:08 FO: Storm Sweater
16:03 WIP: Nephew’s Slippers
26:02 Brussels Mittens
30:07 Acquisitions
36:32 Ballwinder Debacles
38:26 Woolstock
41:26 Thread & Maple Giveaway Winner
42:41 Off the Needles
59:08 Conclusion