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Jan 2024
9m 42s

Intermediate | Knitting a Scarf

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You used to tie yourself in knots over learning Mandarin before ChinesePod came along, and you've been looking for a new outlet for your knot-tying knack ever since. Throw out those musical instruments, crossword puzzles, and scrabble board. Knitting is the new hip hobby... and in compliance with the prerequisite for any self-respecting leisure pursuit--can be performed while listening to podcasts. Listen and learn about it in Chinese! Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0826

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