Rough Outline

Nana knows what's up. We take a look at the stack scientific evidence showing that knitting and crochet are good for you. Did you know the act of knitting releases serotonin so it's basically the same as having sex? All this and more on Rough Outline.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In 2015 alone over 20,000 tons of oil was spilled. This begs the question: should you knit a sweater for a penguin? We talk to Mike Dickison, curator of Natural History at Whanganui Regional Museum about the effect one such spill had on some little birds, and on knitters around the world. Full transcription and all the links on our website.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rough Outline is a podcast about where today's biggest issues intersect with the way we live our lives. In this series, our hosts Rachel and Amber along with guests discuss penguins, knitting, buses and much, much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.