Encourage Better: Knitting Adventures In Alaska

Jul 21 2023 43
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If knitting is your go-to creative refuge, the place you craft your best self, but somedays stitching solo on the sofa feels a bit empty and lackluster, turn on this podcast! Encourage Better takes you to Kodiak Island, Alaska---the knitting adventure capital of the world...ok, that is my take on it and not 100% official, but still entirely accurate. Trek up mountain peaks, stand along the shore, and romp among the forest of spruce trees *all through your earbuds*! Tips, tricks, and tales every episode Encourage Better is the must-listen-to-podcast to kickstart your knitting mojo and broaden your smile! To read and see more visit: https://www.encouragebetter.com

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