KNIT YOUR STRESS AWAY | Knitting for beginners, Knitting to relieve stress, Stress Relief Strategies for moms, morning routine, self care, time management, self care mindset

EP #20 // Learn to rest guilt free: Train your mind to take breaks without feeling guilty

In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the transformative power of guilt-free rest for busy moms.
Today, we’re covering crucial mindset shifts that will help you embrace breaks without feeling guilty. Whether you’re constantly on the move or just feel overwhelmed by day-to-day responsibilities, join me to discover how taking guilt-free breaks needs to be at the top of your to do list.
Learn about the pivotal steps to let go of guilt:
Understand why recognizing your own worth is essential for guilt-free relaxation
Find out how being intentional with your time can eliminate feelings of guilt
Learn to select restful activities that truly recharge you, and why it's okay to skip the ones that don't.
Taking time for yourself isn't just a luxury—it's a necessity. Feel empowered to schedule your downtime just like any other important appointment.
Get excited about making rest a priority, mama! 
 
More ways to connect and learn:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theknittingmamas
Watch our latest podcast episodes and related tips on YouTube:
https://bit.ly/MindfulMomsPodcast
Join Our Mindful Moms Community:
https://bit.ly/MindfulMomsCommunity
Grab Your Free Guide to Guilt-Free Rest:
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Contact Me: nadine@theknittingmamas.com

EP #19 // Knitting for beginners: Essential tools and tips to jumpstart your creative journey

Hello, Knitting Mamas! In today's episode, we're diving into the essentials every knitting beginner needs to embark on their crafting journey confidently.
In this episode, we discuss:
The importance of choosing the right knitting needles and how they can make your projects easier and more enjoyable.
Why starting with bulky yarn is a fantastic choice for beginners
Essential knitting techniques
An easy button for every beginner
The value of being part of a supportive knitting community, where you can share your progress, ask questions, and make friends with fellow knitting enthusiasts.
Knitting Kits: www.weareknitters.comLionbrand Yarns + Kits: Hue & Me and WoolEase Thick & QuickGet $5 off your first online order here.
Don't forget to join us for our next Knit + Chill Circle on April 24th – it's your opportunity to relax, knit, and enjoy good company. It's all happening in our Knitting Mamas Facebook Community. We can't wait to knit and chill with you!
Whether you're picking up knitting needles for the first time or returning after a break, this episode is packed with valuable tips and encouragement to help you enjoy every stitch of your knitting journey.
**More ways to connect and learn:**
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theknittingmamas
Check out my YouTube Playlist for Knitting Tips:
https://bit.ly/Learntoknit
Join Our Knitting Mamas Community:
https://bit.ly/Knittingmamas
Get Your Free Beginner’s Knitting Guide:
https://theknittingmamas.com/freeguide
Get your Essential Oils: 
https://bit.ly/nadinesoils
Contact Me: nadine@theknittingmamas.com

EP #18 // Elevate your mornings: Must-have journals for your daily routine

Hello, Knitting Mamas! In today’s episode, we’re going to explore my favorite journals for your intentional morning routine.
Learn why journaling can have such a positive impact on your day and happiness as a busy mama and when I actually fit all of this into my day. 
Here are the links to the journals from this episode: 
One line a day 
Morning/Evening Gratitude Journal 
The Happiness Journal 
Blank Journal/Notebook 
Join us in the Mindful Knitting Community over on Facebook to continue the discussion and see these journals in my next live video inside the group. 
More ways to connect and learn:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theknittingmamas
Check out my YouTube Playlist for Knitting Tips:
https://bit.ly/Learntoknit
Join Our Community for Mamas:
https://bit.ly/Knittingmamas
Get Your Free Beginner’s Knitting Guide:
https://theknittingmamas.com/freeguide
Get your Essential Oils: 
https://bit.ly/nadinesoils
Contact Me: nadine@theknittingmamas.com

EP #17 // 3 things I wish I had known before I picked up my knitting needles

Hello, Knitting Mamas! Today’s episode is particularly close to my heart, as I share the personal lessons I learned when I picked up my knitting needles again in 2020 after more than 20 years.
 
In this episode, you’ll discover:
The unexpected joy of circular knitting needles
Small projects vs. larger ones and which one I would recommend
Navigating material choices and surprising realizations 
The yarn I mention in this episode is called Hue & Me by Lionbrand and can be purchased here.
 
Knitting is for everyone: Whether you’re revisiting knitting after years or just starting, this episode aims to simplify the craft and encourage you to dive in.
 
Let’s connect and knit together: Join our Mindful Knitting Facebook community and mark your calendars for the Knit + Chill Circle on the 27th. It’s like a cozy gathering, but with knitting, and it’s happening right inside our community.
 
Connect, learn and work with me.
 
 

EP #16 // My top beginner knitting projects - easy patterns and tips for starters

Hello, Knitting Mamas! 🧶
 
Welcome to a special episode where we’re covering my top beginner knitting projects and some tips for those of you who are just starting out and ready to take on a full project (so excited for you!).In this episode, we’re weaving through:
 
•Starting Simple: Dive into the joy of knitting with projects that are easy and quick to finish. Perfect for anyone just beginning or getting back into the rhythm of knitting.
•Knit & Relax: Knitting isn’t just about creating; it’s also your quiet time away from daily noise. It’s amazing how a few stitches can bring so much peace.
•Easy Does It: Forget the idea that knitting is complicated. Let me show you how fun and easy it can be with projects that are perfect for getting started.
•Make Something Beautiful: Whether it’s a chunky knit or a cozy scarf, I’ve got ideas that are not only doable for beginners but also incredibly rewarding to complete.
•Join the Mindful Knitting Mamas Community: Connect, share, and find your tribe at bit.ly/knittingmamas. Let’s knit, chat, and thrive together!
•Knit + Chill Circle: Mark your calendars for March 27th! It’s our cozy virtual gathering where we knit, sip, and enjoy each other’s company. See you in the Knitting Mamas Facebook Community for our heartwarming knit and chill session.
•Find Your Next Project: Ready to cast on? Grab some gorgeous patterns at Lion Brand and We Are Knitters. Let’s fill our days with yarn, comfort, and creativity.
 
 
More ways to connect and work with me:
 
Follow us on Instagram for your daily dose of knit-spiration: 
 
www.instagram.com/theknittingmamas
 
Check out my YouTube Playlist for Knitting Tips:
 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYUiFLMN1jFFtnUZ48cFRRBra3JRJqzM&si=Pw3OnV0W5f7JNUQT
 
Join Our Knitting Mamas Community:
 
https://bit.ly/Knittingmamas
 
Get Your Free Beginner’s Knitting Guide:
 
https://theknittingmamas.com/freeguide
 
Get your Essential Oils:
 
https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/2303557
 
Contact Me: nadine@theknittingmamas.com

EP #15 // Knitting Basics Series Part 3: Stockinette and Garter Stitches (and Encouragement)

Dive into knitting with our mini series, where we cover Stockinette and Garter stitches which will be the foundation of so many things that you will create 🧶✨
 
I’m thrilled to share this cozy, bite-sized guide, making it super easy for you to weave knitting into your self-care routine. I totally get it, us moms are juggling a million things at once, but trust me, knitting is your secret weapon for some much-needed me-time.
 
Think of knitting as your zen zone, where you can chill out without having to strike a yoga pose. It’s all about stitching your way to relaxation and ending up with a gorgeous creation you can be so proud of! I’m right here to walk you through your knitting and wellness journey, starting with these essential stitches. 
 
Don’t miss out on the corresponding video series on YouTube that complements this guide perfectly, because sometimes seeing is believing (and doing) when it comes to knitting: 
https://youtu.be/1TKtToN8SWY
 
More ways to connect and work with me:
 
Follow us on Instagram for your daily dose of knit-spiration: 
 
www.instagram.com/theknittingmamas
Check out my YouTube Playlist for Knitting Tips:
 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYUiFLMN1jFFtnUZ48cFRRBra3JRJqzM&si=Pw3OnV0W5f7JNUQT
 
Join Our Knitting Mamas Community:
 
https://bit.ly/Knittingmamas
 
Get Your Free Beginner’s Knitting Guide:
 
https://theknittingmamas.com/freeguide
 
Get your Essential Oils:
 
https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/2303557
 
Contact Me: nadine@theknittingmamas.com

EP #14 // Knitting Basics Series - Part 2 - Knit and Purl - basic knitting stitches explained

Dive into knitting with our mini series, where we unravel the magic of the Knit and Purl stitches - the building blocks of all knitting projects! 🧶✨
 
I’m thrilled to share this cozy, bite-sized guide, making it super easy for you to weave knitting into your self-care routine. I totally get it, us moms are juggling a million things at once, but trust me, knitting is your secret weapon for some much-needed me-time.
 
Think of knitting as your zen zone, where you can chill out without having to strike a yoga pose. It’s all about stitching your way to relaxation and ending up with a gorgeous creation you can be so proud of! I’m right here to walk you through your knitting and wellness journey, starting with these essential stitches. 
 
Don’t miss out on the corresponding video series on YouTube that complements this guide perfectly, because sometimes seeing is believing (and doing) when it comes to knitting: 
https://youtu.be/Q0i-MbbD3sQ
 
Get the Tension Ring I mention with 15% discount here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WautWeaving?coupon=NADINEKNITS
 
More ways to connect and work with me:
 
Follow us on Instagram for your daily dose of knit-spiration: 
 
www.instagram.com/theknittingmamas
 
Dive into our YouTube for handy Knitting Tricks and Tips:
 
https://bit.ly/Learntoknit
 
Join the warmth of our Knitting Mamas Community:
 
https://bit.ly/Knittingmamas
 
Snag your Free Knitting Starter Guide here:
 
https://bit.ly/Freeknittingguide
 
Elevate your Knitting + Wellness with Essential Oils:
 
https://bit.ly/nadinesoils
 
Got questions or just want to chat about knitting? 
Drop me a line at nadine@theknittingmamas.com
 
Happy Knitting, mamas! Let’s make some magic with those needles. 🌟

EP #13 // Knitting Basics Series - Part 1: Mastering the art of Casting on in Knitting

Welcome to the Knitting Basics Series - foundational techniques to get you started on your knitting journey. 
I am excited to bring you this simple, short and helpful series so that you have no excuses to get started and include knitting in your daily self care rituals. 
As a busy mama myself I understand that you are feeling pulled in all directions - all. The. Time. 
Knitting is a form of self care like no other.
It’s a little bit like meditation but you don’t have to sit still criss cross apple sauce…you can actually create something WHILE you are giving your mind and body a well deserved break. 
And in the end you have something to show off and be so proud of. I am here to accompany you on your knitting and self care journey and this little beginner’s series will be so helpful. 
Be sure to catch the YouTube videos that go along with this series right here (some of this stuff requires more of a visual approach): 
https://youtu.be/Tnby0jVsLuo
 
More ways to connect and learn:
 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theknittingmamas
 
Check out my YouTube Playlist for Knitting Tips:
 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYUiFLMN1jFFtnUZ48cFRRBra3JRJqzM&si=Pw3OnV0W5f7JNUQT
 
Join Our Knitting Mamas Community:
 
https://bit.ly/Knittingmamas
 
Get Your Free Beginner’s Knitting Guide:
 
https://theknittingmamas.com/freeguide
 
Get your Essential Oils:
 
https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/2303557
 
Contact Me: nadine@theknittingmamas.com

EP #12 // When perfection stands in the way of getting started: Knitting made easy for beginners

Hello, Knitting Mamas!
 
 
Welcome back to our cozy corner where we chat about knitting, self-care, and embracing the beautiful mess of life. Today’s episode is all about breaking down those barriers that keep us from starting something new—yes, we’re talking about knitting. No more procrastination in the name of ‘having to be perfect’ before we start. 
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What We’re Unraveling Today:
 
 
Ever caught yourself saying, “I could never do that”? Well, you’re not alone, and we’re here to challenge that thought
my best advice I learned from one of my business coaches that can help you get started now.
Discover how knitting can be your next stress-reliever, even if your first few stitches are less than perfect.
We’re busting the myth that knitting is too complicated. If I could learn at 14, you can definitely pick it up now!
Exciting news! I’ve got a YouTube playlist and an upcoming beginner series on the podcast to guide you through the basics, stitch by stitch.
 
 
Why You’ll Love This Episode:
 
 
You’ll hear about my own knitting journey and how I overcame the fear of not being “good enough”
Find out how embracing imperfection can lead to a fulfilling and relaxing hobby
Get practical tips on how to start your knitting journey with simple, achievable projects
Be part of our supportive community where we celebrate every loop, tangle, and triumph together.
Join Our Community and ask any question you might have. 
More ways to connect and learn:
 
 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theknittingmamas
 
Check out my YouTube Playlist for Knitting Tips:
 
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfYUiFLMN1jFFtnUZ48cFRRBra3JRJqzM&si=Pw3OnV0W5f7JNUQT
 
Join Our Knitting Mamas Community:
 
https://bit.ly/Knittingmamas
 
Get Your Free Beginner’s Knitting Guide:
 
https://theknittingmamas.com/freeguide
 
Get your Essential Oils:
 
https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/2303557
 
Contact Me: nadine@theknittingmamas.com
 

EP #11 // 3-part Series (Pt. 3) Knit more - scroll less: strategies for balanced screen time and more knitting time for stressed moms

This episode is Part 3 in a 3 part series ‘Knit more - scroll less: strategies for balanced screen time and more knitting time for stressed moms. In today’s episode, we’re diving into my first tip to regain control of your time.
 
Ready to transform your screen time into skein time? Let’s get into it!
 
Part 3: Nighttime Knits > Nighttime Scrolls 🌜✨
 
And for the last part, we’ll talk about the ultimate tip: giving our phones a bedtime, too. Imagine all that quiet, uninterrupted time for knitting (or reading, meditating or just some well-deserved rest) without the glow of the screen. Bliss, right?
Tune in to find out how I get back 30-60 minutes easily with this hack. 
 
By the way it’s not too late to join us for the “Phone Down, Needles Up” 5-day challenge- we started yesterday but you can totally still jump in! It’s been so much fun. And we are creating a little cowl in the process. It’s more than a challenge; it’s a promise to yourself to reclaim your time, focus, and joy.
 
More ways to connect and learn:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/theknittingmamas
 
Check out my YouTube Playlist for Knitting Tips:
 
https://bit.ly/Learntoknit
 
Join Our Knitting Mamas Community:
 
https://bit.ly/Knittingmamas
 
Get Your Free Beginner’s Knitting Guide:
 
https://theknittingmamas.com/freeguide
 
Get your Essential Oils: 
 
https://bit.ly/nadinesoils
 
Contact Me: nadine@theknittingmamas.com