A Rather Tangled Affair: Welcome to Yarn Kjorner

By DJ Yarn Ball | Yarn Kjorner | KSUA 91.5 FM

Oh, ‘ello there, lovelies! *tips hat with a cheerful little flourish*

Meet Yarn Ball! Crochet enthusiast, collector of unfinished projects, and your rather cosy companion on KSUA 91.5 FM. Illustration credit: AI-generated illustration created for Yarn Kjorner.

Do come in, do come in! Mind the yarn on the floor, there’s a good dear. *gently nudges a runaway ball of yarn beneath the chair* I’ve been meaning to tidy it up, but every time I begin, I discover another project that simply must be started immediately.

Terrible habit, really.

Absolutely no intention of stopping. *takes a perfectly innocent sip of tea*

Now, I suppose introductions are in order!

I’m Yarn Ball, your resident yarn enthusiast, dedicated collector of unfinished projects, and host of Yarn Kjorner here on KSUA 91.5 FM!

Yes, that’s Kjorner with a K.
...and a J. *adjusts spectacles and examines the spelling suspiciously*
Bit unusual, isn’t it?
Between you and me, I suspect someone has been meddling with the stationery. But never mind that! We’ve much more important matters to discuss.
Such as whether one can ever truly have too much yarn.
The answer, naturally, is no.
Unless, of course, you’ve run out of places to put it.

In which case, I recommend purchasing another basket. *glances at an increasingly precarious tower of yarn baskets*

A little peek behind the microphone! Calming music, crochet projects, and the occasional moment when Yarn Ball remembers she’s supposed to be speaking. Illustration credit: AI-generated illustration created for Yarn Kjorner.

A Proper Cup of Calm

Now, despite what the name might suggest, Yarn Kjorner isn’t exclusively for those of us who spend our evenings tangled in yarn.

Oh, certainly, we do plenty of crocheting! But at its heart, this little programme is about something rather simple.

Taking an hour for yourself. *settles into a comfortable armchair and pulls a blanket over her lap*

An hour to breathe, unwind, and let the world carry on without demanding quite so much of your attention.

I play a selection of calming music, usually whatever feels right on the day, and invite you to settle in with whatever brings you a bit of peace.

Perhaps that’s a crochet hook and a fresh skein of yarn.

Perhaps it’s a cup of tea and a good book.

Perhaps it’s simply sitting quietly and doing absolutely nothing.

Which, I might add, is a perfectly respectable activity.

And between you and me, there have been a few episodes where I’ve simply played soothing music for the entire hour.

No instructions.

No chatter.

Just music. *closes eyes, smiles, and lets the music play*

Because sometimes, even your friendly neighbourhood Yarn Ball needs a little time to unwind herself.

Welcome to Yarn Ball’s cosy little kjorner, where the tea is warm, the music is soothing, and there’s absolutely no such thing as too much yarn! Illustration credit: AI-generated illustration created for Yarn Kjorner.

One Stitch at a Time

Of course, when I’m feeling particularly chatty, I do love sharing whatever crochet project happens to be occupying my hands.

Sometimes I’ll describe the pattern I’m following, explain what I’m making, or attempt to guide you through a particular stitch.

Yes, verbally.

...over the radio. *holds up a crochet hook to an audience who cannot possibly see it*

I realise that teaching crochet without being able to show you what my hands are doing is a rather ambitious undertaking.

But where’s the fun in doing things the easy way?

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter, someone who’s just picked up a hook for the first time, or someone who couldn’t tell a single crochet from a double crochet if their life depended on it, you’re more than welcome.

There’s no examination at the end, I promise. *winks and quietly hides a rather intimidating-looking clipboard*

And if you happen to lose count of your stitches?
Well, darling, you’re in excellent company. *looks down at her own crochet project,

counts the stitches twice, and decides it’s probably best not to investigate further*

Three and a Half Years of Yarn

Would you believe Yarn Kjorner first appeared on KSUA’s airwaves on March 20, 2023?

More than three and a half years!

Good heavens, where has the time gone? *checks pocket watch, then checks beneath a pile of yarn*

I suspect a considerable portion of it has disappeared into the mysterious dimension where unfinished crochet projects and missing stitch markers reside.

But somehow, through all the music, projects, patterns, and occasional moments of complete and utter silence, our cosy little corner of the radio has kept going.

And I’m rather glad it has.

Because there’s something comforting about knowing that, for one hour, we can put aside the stresses of the week and simply enjoy creating something.

Or not creating something.
Remember, doing absolutely nothing is still allowed.

Until Our Next Cup of Tea...

So, if you’ve had a particularly exhausting week, find yourself tangled in a complicated pattern, or simply fancy a little company while you unwind, do stop by Yarn Kjorner.

Bring your crochet hook, your favourite project, a nice warm drink, or just yourself. All are welcome here.
And should you happen to bring an extra skein of yarn?
Well... *eyes widen at the prospect of yet another skein*

I certainly wouldn’t object.
Cheerio, lovelies! *tips hat, waves a crochet hook, and promptly drops a stitch*

— Yarn Ball