February 3, 2026

 

Welcome to Naturally, Kim's Knitting. I am Kim and this podcast is about knitting, spinning, and dyeing yarn from my home outside Lima, OH. 

Today is February 3, 2026

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

~New Friends

 ~Affiliates

     ~Michael's

     ~ KnitPicks ~ 30% off Swish; Berocco Renew ~ 35% viscose, 30%wool, 30% nylon and 5% cashmere on sale for $5 each; Cria Silk Blend - bare ~ worsted weight ~ 55% baby llama, 44% Tussah silk, $11.99 each; Satura Yarn, sports weight, 100% acrylic $6.99; Alla Lana Yarn: super bulky 100 merino wool ~ $12.99

~ Knit A longs

FO KAL for January / February will close on March 1, 2026

 (New one opens on same day)

~Knitting from Myla's Knit Corner goes from December 1, 2025 through March 31, 2026 

   . Let's support this great designer and share our love. BTW this can also count as a FO KAL 

Craft Along Ideas - place on Ravelry thread, please

On The Needles

~Temperature afghan - for Elsie - I have been making great progress

~Soup kitchen sock - going ok. I seem to fall asleep before I can make great progress.

 ~one Super Secret Sock 

Finished objects

~soup kitchen socks

Questions for Me

Fun Stuff

episode 326

Welcome everyo

ne. I am so glad that you could stop in to chat, knit and just visit. This is Naturally, Kim's Knitting. I am Kim and this is, primarily, my knitting podcast along with chatter from my house outside Lima, Ohio












Today is October 11 , 2024 and this is episode 326
You can find me Online ~on YouTube, Blogger, Facebook and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting. ~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting
~on Instagram as knittin_kim


Affiliates Michaels ~ All Yarn is on sale!!!!!
KnitPick~ needles are 20% off ~ clutch sets are 30% off~ friends and family sale 20% off CODE: FAMILY20 ~ 20% off of Swish


Craft A long 2 prizes per craft along - 3 choices




Gift card change
CRAFTING FOR CHRISTMAS September/October
There is a giveaway associated with this thread. Each submission needs to have a picture and pattern name, if available. An item must be something for Christmas and must be started on or after September 1 and finished no later than November 30,2024. Winners are chosen by Random number generator December 1, 2024 . Feel free to poly-dip in other
KALs as long as it fits in with other rules
Prizes: (if you’d like to donate a prize, please contact me) : Those chosen may cJulhoose one giftable pattern up to $10, or a $10 physical gift card from Michael’s, JoAnn's or Hobby Lobby or a $10 ecard from KnitPicks . I would greatly appreciate it if these gift cards are used through my Naturally, Kim’s Knitting blog. Those chosen may only win once per craft along For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, KALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 2 weeks from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact me to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding
HUGS


FO OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2024


ACQUISITIONS



WIP

spinning on hold til I use up what I have spun so far
Elsie's temperature afghan
PURRFECT Pullover - Yarnspiration - Loops and Threads




FO
Purrfect Pullover - Yarnspiration - Loops and Threads - Just need to assemble and block






planning a trip to California (Casper and I)

episode 155 - a little froggy

Welcome to Naturally, Kim's Knitting. I am Kim and this podcast is about knitting, spinning, and dyeing yarn from my home outside Lima, OH. 

Today is February 26 and this episode is number 155

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~etsy: NapiersKnits

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

~New Friends

~ Knit A long

~FO KAL for February  - will close on March 1, first thing

   

~ Sweater Knit (Crochet) along (no minis) Begins on February 1 and ends on April 30, 2019 - one prize gifted by Fizzona in honor of her birthday this month

Craft Along Ideas - place on Ravelry thread, please

On The Needles

~Temperature afghan - Knit Picks Swish DK - size 4 needles - Memory Blanket - 

~Christmas Gift Socks (3)
  ~ a new design for me with a sock bland from Gale's Art (merino, nylon and stellina)

  ~soup kitchen with a new pattern

  ~one plain sock ~ Hypothesis Yarns - 80/20 SW merino/nylon - Spectral Alphabet

 ~a chemo cap for kids

~Throwback sweater - Malabrigo Rios

Finished objects

 ~Chemo cap for kids

Questions for Me

I am making slow but steady progress with my sweater but oh so much sticking stitch! I’m knitting a row whenever I get a chance to to try and get further on, but 3mm needles are making it slow going. Am being determined though and not allowing myself to cast on anything else until it is finished too which is helping a bit. How is everyone else getting along?

Fun Stuff

KnitPicks ~ Gloss

~Resolutions for next year:

     For the blog I want:  12 Patterns (2 published) , 12 pairs of socks for soup kitchen, 20 chemo caps for kids(7 finished),  spin 2 new fibers (completed 2), after October limit my yarn purchases to $25.00 a month, Knit 12 patterns from my Ravelry queue, finished one shawl/wrap

What I have been reading, watching and listening to

~book reviews

Crafting Book Review

~Shop Update All Yarn is $18.00 plus shipping at NapiersKnits in Etsy

What kind of yarn and colors would you purchase?

Episode 105 - winner and more

Welcome to Naturally, Kim's Knitting. I am Kim and this podcast is about knitting, spinning, and dyeing yarn from my home outside Lima, OH. 

Today is March 7 and this episode is number 105

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~etsy: NapiersKnits

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, Facebook and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

New Members

KAL News

 - Crafting for Self - lap afghans, shawls, dishcloths, so much more

     ~Yarn and double point needle protectors - HandmadeStudio 11 for her Joyful cowl post

     ~bag of yarn ~ Asteride - same cowl - different look

     ~pattern up to $7.50 on Ravelry ( has to be giftable) - lmecoll - heart socks

                                             ~ Anvitasinha1 - Deer/stag washcloth

~ Double Time - Double Knitting ~ ends April 30

On The Needles

~Temperature afghan - Knit Picks Swish DK - size 4 needles - Memory Blanket
~Test Knit for C.C. (one remaining)

~ Ladybug shawl - US 4(3.5mm)needles, Stroll Gradient BFF colorway (left over from C.C. test knit) - Sock Yarn Shawls

~Chemo cap - Felici

~Which Way is Up Cardigan - Amy Gunderson- Size 3 (3.25) needles and US 2 (2.75mm) needles

~homespun scarf (2)

Finished objects

~Chemo Cap ~ Cotton Candy

I Am So Happy

~Crafty Bible Study 

~Knit Crates: code:http://i.refs.cc/s5bplE19?u=1518618741583

~ Seeing my son and his lovely bride-to-be

~Woolbothy

~Resolutions: 12 pairs of socks for soup kitchen ~ 45 chemo caps(5 done) ~ 12 scarves(1 done) ~ 3 garments (1 done)

~Yarngasm ~ 2018 Box of Sox (1)

Crafting Book Review
~Charmed ~ Whimsical Knitted Accessories
     ~Available from Amazon HERE
     ~Available from Barnes and Noble HERE

          

Questions for Me

Thank you for answering my previous questions…other than your immediate family members, who else do you find knit-worthy in your circle of friends and acquaintances?

What I have been reading, watching and listening to

Book Review: Shaken - Tim Tebow
     ~from KnitPicks HERE

~Twitch - Geek and Sundry - Critical Role ~ Caleb's Scarves (chemo cap here)

~Beyond the Schoolyard ~ It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~etsy: NapiersKnits

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, Facebook and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

Episode 66 ~ Hand spun yarn scarf

~Annual temperature afghan - Ten stitch Zigzag - Frankie Brown - KnitPicks Wool of the Andes sport yarn - weatherghan.com

~Temperature afghan - Knit Picks Swish DK - size 4 needles - Memory Blanket
~Jayne socks - Jayne yarn - size one needles~super secret pattern tests

~chemo cap -  Knit Picks Felici Pinata

~scarf - home spun yarn

~Kitty Cat socks ~ Knit Picks stroll fingering ~ Chereena's Kitty Cat Socks

~plain socks - NapiersKnits Yarn ~ size one needles

Finished Objects:

~chemo cap -  Knit Picks Felici Pinata

Things That Have Made Me Happy 

Heart test

~ announce the next CAL

~Gale's Art Sock Blank

Questions for Me

What I have been reading, watching and listening to
~Twitch - Geek and Sundry - Critical Role

~Book Review: How to Push through

Crafting for Children or babies

~CAL rules ~Runs from April 1 - May 31

Details – any project you knit/crochet/weave/sew/dye for a child or a baby

Projects must not be started before April 1

Feel free to poly-dip in other KALs as long as it fits in with other rules

Prizes: (if you’d like to donate a prize, please contact me) : 1 skein of NapiersKnits hand-dyed yarn will be given away using a random number generator.

When you complete an item, start a post in the Ravelry thread with a photo of your FO, and the pattern name if there is one

**Must be a member of the Naturally, Kim’s Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry to participate**

Thread will be locked the morning of June 1 and winner(s) drawn on that day’s  podcast following that.

For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, KALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 2 weeks from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact me to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!

Annual Temperature Craft Along

~Runs from January 1, 2017 – January 5, 2018 

~Details – any project you knit/crochet/weave which reflects the temperature from each day. 

~Projects must not be started before January 1, 2017 

~Feel free to poly-dip in other KALs as long as it fits in with other rules 

~Prizes: (if you’d like to donate a prize, please contact me) : 1 skein of NapiersKnits hand-dyed yarn will be given away using a random number generator, every quarter (March, June, September, January) 

~Post photos of the item you are creating under this thread. As you progress just add future photos to your original post. If you are unsure how to do this I will be having examples under my one post.. 

~Must be a member of the Naturally, Kim’s Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry to participate 

Thread will be locked the morning of January 6, 2018 and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that, along with other winners throughout the year. 

For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, KALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 2 weeks from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact me to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!

Find Me Online
~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~etsy: NapiersKnits

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, Facebook and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

Episode 62 ~ almost done

~Milkweed - Carol Sunday - Ella Rae Classic Heathers - so close
~Annual temperature afghan - Ten stitch Zigzag - Frankie Brown - KnitPicks Wool of the Andes sport yarn - weatherghan.com

~Temperature afghan - Knit Picks Swish DK - size 4 needles - Memory Blanket
~Jayne socks - Jayne yarn - size one needles
~Plain sock - Schachenmayr regia - 03763

~super secret pattern tests

~chemo cap - Tofutsies

Finished Objects:

Things That Have Made Me Happy 

~Skype
~puffy packages from the mailman

~flowers on my trees

~KnitPicks - loft yarn 20% off - books 40% off

Questions for Me

What I have been reading, watching and listening to
~Twitch - Geek and Sundry - Critical Role

~Beyond the Schoolyard  - Easter and 100 days

~Book Review: A Joy-filled Life

~Book Review: Good at Games 99 cents now on Amazon for Kindle

~Book Review: Smart Girl

~Book Review: Very Like a Queen

Find Me Online
~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~etsy: NapiersKnits

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, Facebook and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

Crafting for Children or babies

~CAL rules ~Runs from April 1 - May 31

Details – any project you knit/crochet/weave/sew/dye for a child or a baby

Projects must not be started before April 1

Feel free to poly-dip in other KALs as long as it fits in with other rules

Prizes: (if you’d like to donate a prize, please contact me) : 1 skein of NapiersKnits hand-dyed yarn will be given away using a random number generator.

When you complete an item, start a post in the Ravelry thread with a photo of your FO, and the pattern name if there is one

**Must be a member of the Naturally, Kim’s Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry to participate**

Thread will be locked the morning of June 1 and winner(s) drawn on that day’s  podcast following that.

For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, KALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 2 weeks from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact me to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!

Annual Temperature Craft Along

~Runs from January 1 – January 5, 2018 

~Details – any project you knit/crochet/weave which reflects the temperature from each day. 

~Projects must not be started before Janurary 1, 2017 

~Feel free to poly-dip in other KALs as long as it fits in with other rules 

~Prizes: (if you’d like to donate a prize, please contact me) : 1 skein of NapiersKnits hand-dyed yarn will be given away using a random number generator, every quarter (March, June, September, January) 

~Post photos of the item you are creating under this thread. As you progress just add future photos to your original post. If you are unsure how to do this I will be having examples under my one post.. 

~Must be a member of the Naturally, Kim’s Knitting Podcast group on Ravelry to participate 

Thread will be locked the morning of January 6, 2018 and winner(s) drawn on the next podcast following that, along with other winners throughout the year. 

For any and all giveaways, prizes, competitions, KALs, etc. that we host, the winner(s) have 2 weeks from the date of announcement (the date the podcast episode in which the winner was announced goes live) to contact me to claim their prize or it will be forfeited. If this occurs, the prize will be used for another giveaway at our discretion. Thanks for understanding!

Naturally, Kim's Knitting - Week of July 18, 2016

I have been following my daughter's blog, Beyond the Schoolyard. She makes a small entry each day and then saves it to post on the weekend. I have decided to do something similar to this but I will publish when my podcast goes live.

Anyway, I have been working on another child's chemo cap. Before I left for California, I had mailed out about 20 caps. So I am going to continue until the beginning of December and then send another batch. I love making them. I wanted to try a little bit bigger this time, but I am not thrilled with the way it fans out, so I will need to continue working on it.

I am also working on my There and Back again socks and a tee top for my grandson. I will be posting pics on those as I get further along.

I have been using my fitbit, which my dear son-in-law gave me, to keep track of my movement. Instead, I have discovered it is a motivator, also. I have been able to reach over 7000 steps each day and over 10,000 on the past three days. Wow. What a feeling.

I am not able to walk in the area that I live but I do use a pilates ball to bounce while working my arms, abs, legs and anything else I can think of.

Today I am going to be starting a super secret item for CC or JavaPurl Designs. I cannot wait. Her designs are always so cool.  In addition, I have begun a new chemo cap and have been working on my grandson's sweater.

I may be able to make one more entry before tomorrow, but not sure.

Now, today is podcast day, so I will just go ahead and share my notes with you for the show:

Here are the show notes for this episode:

On The Needles
~Milkweed - Carol Sunday - Ella Rae Classic Heathers
~Ten Stitch Blanket - Frankie's Knitted Stuff - size US3/3.0mm needles various leftover sock yarns
~There and Back Again - Knit Picks Stroll Tweed - Forest Heather and Oyster Heather
~ Child's Chemo Cap - Knit Picks Chroma Worsted colorway Manzanita - US 6/4.5
~Tee for my grandson

Finished Objects

~ Child's Chemo Cap - Knit Picks Chroma Worsted colorway waterfall - US 6/4.5

Things That Have Made Me Happy

~ My Grandchildren and daughter and her husband

 -Skype

What I have been reading, watching and listening to

~Duchess of Duke Street~Primeval - season two~Twitch - Geek and Sundry - Critical Role~Geeky Girls Knit~BeyondTheSchoolyard.blogspot.com

Find Me Online

~on Ravelry as NapiersKnits and Naturally, Kim’s Knitting

~on Twitter @ ksnapier475

~on Instagram as knittin_kim

~on YouTube, Blogger, Facebook and Wordpress as Naturally, Kim's Knitting

~naturallykimsknitting@gmail.com

Christmas is almost here

I LOVE CHRISTMAS. And I love making things for others. This year is just the same. I have made so many things throughout the year and this is just the beginning of my end of the year gifts. You will be seeing more of my projects as it gets closer. I am going to try to post them as I finish them, so the posts may be short but they will be more frequent. 

I am also in the process of creating a pod/videocast under Knittin' Kim, so please keep an eye out for it after the New Year, or Hogmany if you are across the pond.  

With Christmas coming, I have been busy, busy, busy. My items for myself have been put on hold while I make things for my loved one.
The picture above is a scarf that I made for my husband, my own pattern. It was made from Knit Picks Brava Cobblestone Heather. I love how thick it is and I can just picture my hubby wrapped in it when he is out clearing out pathways in just a few weeks.

The next item that I have completed:  This is a gift card holder that I have made for some friends of the family. I love it, but then I love cables. This was so much fun to make. I found the pattern on Knit Picks and here is the link on Ravelry. I made it out of Stroll Tweed, The color was Garnet Heather. I was able to make it with yarn left over for another holder.

I hope that these items are inspiration for everyone. If there are any questions, or comments please let me know. God Bless you all.