Category Archives: Podcast

Podcast 274: Tantalizing Tweed!

Join Daniel and Stacey as we dig a little deeper than the typical "rustic" labels, explore some of the history and process behind tweed yarns, and discuss the differences between those that we offer.

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Podcast 275: Knit Picks on the Road, Stitches United

Show assistants Rozalyn K, Felecia O’Connell, and Angela Modzelewski The most recent Knit Picks travel adventure brought us to wool-hungry Hartford, Connecticut for Stitches United. Like the proverbial fish-smelling guest, Winter lingered over the New England city as the Knit Picks team flogged our fiber wares to the Yankee yarn-lovers. Show veteran Stacey, our purchaser Alexis, and Knit Picks’ brand new IDP Coordinator Allison Drake join us to share their experience on the road. Enjoy!   Listen now… . . .or save for later! Questions for Knit Picks? Curious about life at KP? Having a problem with your knitting? From process to products, tips to techniques, send us your ...

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Podcast 273: Knit Picks on the Road, Stitches West

It seems like we had just gotten back from Vogue Knitting Live in New York and it was already time for Knit Picks to be off to our next destination: Santa Clara, California for Stitches West. The first of many Stitches shows for the KP crew, we came, we saw, we lost a pallet. All in all, it was a bustling and delightful time. Join me as I sit down with Stacey, who is quickly becoming Knit Picks' resident show expert, to recount the whirlwind experience.

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Podcast 272: Mittens and More: March Catalog Review

Although every catalog here at Knit Picks presents something new, occassionally the pom poms align, the sheepy gods smile, and a confluence of fiber goodness all comes in one catalog. Join Jennifer and Alexis as they go over all of the exciting developments in our March catalog.

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Podcast 270: Windward

In this podcast episode, join the Knit Picks staff as we explore our newest collection, Windward: Cable Collection, and offer our insights into cabling.

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Podcast 269: New Year’s Resolutions

The old year is done and the new rises. We teeter on the cusp of this transition, the time of Janus, looking back. . .in order to look forward. Join some of the Knit Picks staff as we reflect on last year's resolutions and share our goals for next year.

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Simply Cotton Yarn by Knit Picks
Podcast 268: Simply Superstitious: New Yarns and Old Traditions

With the recent additions to Knit Picks line up of traditional, undyed yarns, Simply Wool and Simply Alpaca, we've been thinking a lot about knitting days long past. These quintessential yarns demand classic techniques, so first Hannah and Daniel talk about their experiments with them and share some ideas for how to really make them shine. After that, Stacey and Alexis bridge those yarns of yesteryear with today's traditions, contemplating knitting superstitions and sharing fiber beliefs old and new.

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Knit Picks at Vogue Knitting Live
Podcast 267: Vogue Knitting Live Seattle

This week the Knit Picks team sits down to chat about our first show, Vogue Knitting Live! We had so much fun meeting other fiber folks, and in this episode, we gush about all of it—including the goodies we bought from other vendors at the show. To start, our opening crew Jennifer, Stacey, and Hannah talk about their experience at the first half of the show. After that, Daniel talks with Alison and Alexis who closed the show down with him.

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Santa Pillow Knitting Kit, Merry Knitmas, Knit Picks
Podcast 266: Merry Knitmas

Our newest collection has a variety of patterns to enliven and personalize your holiday. From ornaments and stockings, to pillows and decor, there's everything you need to celebrate that special time of year as only our fiber friends can.

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