Loop and Purl Podcast - Episode 8

In this episode of the podcast, Lou and Jules discuss creative ruts and how they climb out of them. Louie shares his Summer inspired projects, including adorable octopi and flamingo amigurumi. Then Jules shows off some knitted gifts and sneak peaks at some of her upcoming designs.

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Hosted by:


Juliana “Jules” Lustenader 

IG: @knitbyjules

Ravelry: Juleslu

LoveCrafts: Juliana Lustenader Designs

YouTube: knitbyjules


Louis “Loops” Mensinger

IG: @louiesloops

Ravelry: LouiesLoops

YouTube: Louie’s Loops on YouTube


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What we’re wearing:

Jules – Elva Tee by Juliana Lustenader

Lou – Church of Perch T-shirt by Louie’s Loops



CROCHET CORNER – Hosted by Louie


Latest Designs: 

Octopus Amigurumi

Squid Amigurumi

Seagull Birb

Pirate Hat


Work in Progress: 

Stitch’d Relic


Upcoming Designs:

Flamingo + Birb (monthly kit)


Shop Updates:

Club Crochet® logo pins



KNITTER’S NOOK – Hosted by Jules


Latest Design

Wase Vest designed by Juliana Lustenader, Summer 2021 Sun & Fog Collection

Yarn: Sincere Sheep Coastal, colorway “Mrs. Fisher”

Pattern available on Ravelry and Payhip sold individually or together in a PDF eBook


Selfish Knit: 

Jim & Liz Beanie designed by Juliana Lustenader

Gift for Emilio for his first winter in Pittsburg

Yarn: Madelinetosh ASAP in colorway “This is Just to Say”

Pattern available on Ravelry for free

More info on Jules’ Ravelry project page


Work in Progress:

Louie’s Yak Sweater – Oxonian, Designs by Delz Test Knit

Yarn by Delz Yak Sock in colorways “Abador”, “Natural”, and “Harry”

Pattern to be released in Fall 2021


Upcoming Design: Scalloped Tee (name TBD) by Juliana Lustenader

Yarn: Hikoo Rylie by Skacel in colorway “Abalone”

Pattern to be released in July 2021


So Very V-Neck Sweater by Juliana Lustenader

Yarn:: Speckled Finch Studios Bouncy DK in colorways “Seaside” (MC) and “Siren’s Song” (CC)

Test knit to open up soon!