Competely ridiculous, absolutely delightful

Episode 197

August 27, 2026

On the Needles 1:19

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OMG Heel Socks by Megan Williams, Knit Picks Felici in Silent Film

 

135-1 Limestone by DROPS design, Baa Ram Ewe Donegal Twists in Banshee and Dullahan

 

SSAL 2026: Chameleonic Socks by Stephen West, Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Crazy in Butterfly Kisses, West Wool Hex in Explore (blue- shocking, I know)

 

Postcard! IG link from Hunter Hammerson

On the Easel 16:52

Sewing: the silk tie tassel charms

 

Envelopes for the calendars

Oil painting and easel swap out?!

On the Table 21:01

The Most Addictive Orzo salad by Jenny Rosenstrach(could have access if you win bingo!)

 

Skirt steak and corn & feta salad by Ali Slagle from I Dream of Dinner

 

Cheesy Green Chile Bean Bake Recipe

• Part of bean bake formula

 

Key Lime Bars

*perfect* chicken cutlets

White bean & spinach (with carmelized onions, garlic, aquafava, parm)

Focaccia Loaf (SUCCESS!!)

On the Nightstand 35:34

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The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung

The Girl with a Thousand Faces by Sunyi Dean (audio) 

Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos by Seanan McGuire

A Snake Among Swans by Hannah Kaner

The Scarlet Ball by Nghi Vo

Broken Dove by Dani Francis

The Lost Spectacular by Zoe Duhaime

The Paris Match by Kate Clayborn

Enormous Wings by Laurie Frankel (audio)

 

Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovich

Heather by Caitlin Mullen

Whistler by Ann Patchett

Bingo 1:01:56

Starts friday may 22, ends Mon Sept 7

Need to post a photo of completed Bingo with #CCRRsummerbingo2026 to instagram or Ravelry. Get a blackout for a second entry. 

 

Bingo thread on Ravelry (you may need to register to view/participate but it’s free)

 

Prize