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May 20
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#89 // When knitting feels slow - How to...

Nadine Medina (The Knitting Mamas)
About this episode

Feeling like your knitting project is dragging on? You’re not alone. In this episode of Knit Your Stress Away, we’re talking about what to do when progress feels painfully slow—and how to stay excited about your knitting even when it’s not moving fast.

You’ll learn mindset shifts, motivation tips, and gentle reminders to help you reconnect with your “why” and make the process feel peaceful again.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why slow progress is still progress
  • How to reframe the frustration of “not getting anywhere”
  • 5 ways to reignite your knitting motivation
  • A cozy reminder that your worth has nothing to do with how fast you finish

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