February 11, 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 11, 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 ~ High Desert is the yarn of the month (20% off); Hawthorne 25% off (flash sale); 10% off Swish; 30% off cable accessories

~ 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 Myla and I are working on a pattern and yarn giveaway. Let me know in the show notes if you are interested.

Craft Along Ideas - place on Ravelry thread, please

On The Needles

~Temperature afghan - for Elsie - I am into the final 30 rows

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

 ~one Super Secret Sock 

Finished objects

Questions for Me

Fun Stuff

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 336

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 April 17 , 2025 and this is episode 333
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 ~ Art supplies are on sale anything from canvasses, paints, pencils and frames plus they have new yarn and they now carry fabric.

KnitPick~ Brava Baby DK buy 3 get one free

Yarn of the month is cotlin 20% off

https://ksnapier475.blogspot.coml

FO winners June/July 2025

EYENOWHOUR AND LMECOLL

Let's create in Purple or Orange July/August 2025

There is a giveaway associated with this thread. Each submission needs to have a picture and pattern name, if available. An item must be a crafted shawl and must be started on or after jULY 1  and finished no later than AUGUST 31,2025.  crafters are chosen by Random number generator July 1, 2025 . 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 choose one giftable pattern up to $10, or a $10 egift card from KnitPicks or a physical $10 gift card from , Hobby Lobby or Michaels. 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 forfeite

WIP

Elsie's temperature afghan

soup kitchen socks

1st of my grandchildren sweaters

finished

Caddington Wrap (Chroma fingering weight yarn)
Elsie's temperature afghan\

TALK

Trip

knee

puppy

episode 330

 

 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 February 25 , 2025 and this is episode 330
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 ~ up to 50% off spring decor. Many of the yarn is bogo. Check before purchasing.

KnitPick~ 30% off Swish yarn through the 28th. 30% off blue yarn

FO February/March 2025

Crafting socks   January/February 2025

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


ACQUISITIONS

WIP
soup kitchen socks

Caddington Wrap (Chroma fingering weight yarn)
Elsie's temperature afghan

FO

Random Acts of Kindness

New Grandchild on the way

beautiful outside but supposed to get snow sometime soon

Back to volunteering 

New neighbors and a dog

ACQUISITIONS

episode 328

 

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 December 5 , 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 ~ Maker's Place big sale wonderful if you haven't the time to make a gift yourself

KnitPick~

WHOOPSIELAND

Fiber Content: 80% Merino Wool, 20% Baby Alpaca
Weight: Aran/Heavy Worsted
Knitting Gauge: 4 - 4.75 sts = 1" on #7 - 9 needles (4.5mm-5.5mm)
Crochet Gauge: 11-14 sc = 4'' on I - K hooks (5.5 mm-6.5 mm)
Yards: 180
Grams: 100
Put Up: Hank
Care: Hand Wash Cold / Lay Flat to Dry

SKIPPER

Fiber Content: 100% British Wool
Weight: Sport
Knitting Gauge: 6 sts = 1" on #3 - 5 needles (3.25mm - 3.75mm)
Crochet Gauge: 16 - 20 sc = 4'' on E-7 hooks
Yards: 240
Grams: 100
Put Up: Ball
Care: Hand Wash / Dry Flat

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
EYENOWHOUR/ LMECOLL

ACQUISITIONS

Pattern from Etsy Bluebird Pine Shop - the Woodland Jumper

Chroma fingerweight for Caddington Wrap

Anker's Sweater (waiting for needles)

WIP
soup kitchen socks
spinning on hold til I use up what I have spun so far
Elsie's temperature afghan

FO
Elsie's Advent socks

and one more striped sock

Random Acts of Kindness

New Grandchild on the way

COLD weather

Brother placed a light up Christmas tree on Lee's grave 

episode 327

 winners: eyenowhour and lmecoll

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 325

 

Welcome everyone. 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 2 , 2024 and this is episode 325

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 ~ AMaker's Place- many Halloween and fall/winter themed items such as coasters or items made; with bulky yarn. ~ 30% off regular priced items with cods: HELLOOCT

KnitPick=30% off of Hawthorne yarn through TOMORROW 10/3/24  ~ 12 weeks of gifting has begun ~ Yarn of the month is Swish 20% off

Psichedelica

$16.99 / 100g skein

NEW

55% Extrafine Superwash Merino, 20% Silk, 25% Polyamide
Fingering

Sandscapes

$14.99 / 100g skein

NEW

100% Fine Superwash Virgin Wool
Fingering

Visions

$13.99 / 100g skein

NEW

50% Cotton, 50% Viscose
Sport

Lion Brand DIY Glow Cozy

$6.36 / 60g skein

NEW

100% Polyester
Worsted

Yakish

$11.99 / 50g ball

NEW

55% Baby Alpaca, 35% Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Yak
Sport

Salvage

$5.99 / 50g ball

NEW

95% Cotton (62-75% Recycled), 5% Other Fiber
Sport

Animation

$2.49 / 50g skein

100% Mercerized Cotton
DK

Memento

$5.99 / 50g ball

100% Pima Cotton
DK

Oceana

$11.99 / 50g ball

54% Superfine Alpaca, 46% Polyester SEAQUAL®
Worsted

Vividie

$4.99 / 100g skein

100% Mercerized Cotton
Worsted

Craft A long 2 prizes per craft along - 3 choices 

FO Craft along for the months  August/September - WINNERS - LULUFREE AND FIZZONA

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

from Jakira Farms - Heather Haze - Sox - Shetland/Bio-Nylon 75/25

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

advent sock

Preparing Casper for our trip

planning a trip to California (Casper and I)

episode 322

lWelcome everyone. 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 July 3, 2024 and this is episode 322

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 ~

KnitPick

Craft A long 2 prizes per craft along - 3 choices 

FO Craft along for the months  June/July 2o24

It's time to try something new! July/August 2024

There is a giveaway associated with this thread. Each submission needs to have a picture and pattern name, if available. An item must be either a new craft or a new technique and  must be started on or before August 1 and finished by August 31,2024. Winners are chosen by Random number generator August 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 gift card from Michael’s, 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

WIPs

soup kitchen socks

spinning

Elsie's temperature afghan

FO

Test socks for Kelly of RowRow and Cades

Acquisitions

from Nikkislipp.Etsy.com

From SunYarn Studio at Etsy

Son and family are in process of moving

Fourth of July

Major Migraine and hangover

episode 320

 

Welcome everyone. 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 May 14, 2024 and this is episode 320

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 ~30% off all graduate items

KnitPicks ~care and blocking up to 30% off, wonderfluff  and wonderfluff ombre20% off ~ 30% off of Prism needles and tips ~ 22 new colors in Chroma and Chroma worsted 

The Store: 

Craft A long 2 prizes per craft along - 3 choices 

FO Craft along for the months  April/May 2o24

It's time for accessories! May/June 2024

There is a giveaway associated with this thread. Each submission needs to have a picture and pattern name, if available. An item must be an accessory must be started on or before May 15 and finished by June 30,2024. Winners are chosen by Random number generator July 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 choose one giftable pattern up to $10, or a $10 gift card from Michael’s, 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 [1]: https://ksnapier475.blogspot.com/ 

 https://youtu.be/V-LQ-DTFas8

On The Needles  

 ~Temperature Afghan for Elsie Through November 11 hibernating

Basic toe-up with home dyed yarn

Advent socks - will be making again soon.

FINISHED:

What is going on?

Maundy Thursday

opening day of baseball

Puppy is definitely at home, and loves our training time - gets groomed tomorrow.

episode 318 - Holy Week

 Welcome everyone. 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 March 28, 2024 and this is episode 318

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 ~Mother's Day Shop - Maker's place spend 45 earn 15 in rewards

KnitPicks ~new sock patterns can purchase singularly or in collections.  ~ Shop the new aloft colors until the 31st.  (20% off)  ~ 30% off double point and fixed circular needles. ~Don't forget to shop clearance, 20% off of all Aloft; 10% off with 10+ skeins'

The Store: GC Control - make it into a shake and drink it before a balanced meal. helps reduce junk food cravings with the CraveBlocker® blend to create a feeling of satiety and help keep blood sugar levels balanced throughout the day.*

Craft A long 2 prizes per craft along - 3 choices 

FO Craft along for the months  February/March 2o24

Let's make shawls ends April 30, 2024

There is a giveaway associated with this thread. Each submission needs to have a picture and pattern name, if available. An item using lace techniques must be started on or before Feb 1 and finished by April 30,2024. Winners are chosen by Random number generator March 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 choose one giftable pattern up to $10, or a $10 gift card from Michael’s, 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 [1]: https://ksnapier475.blogspot.com/ 

 

On The Needles  

 ~Temperature Afghan for Elsie Through November 11 hibernating

Basic toe-up with home dyed yarn

Advent socks - will be making again soon.

FINISHED:

What is going on?

Maundy Thursday

opening day of baseball

Puppy is definitely at home, and loves our training time - gets groomed tomorrow.