Podcast 308: Luxury Lane
by Knit Picks Podcast on October 14, 2019
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Podcast 307: Colorwork Q&A
by Knit Picks Podcast on September 27, 2019
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We have a special guest for this episode! Lisa Seifert joins Stacey to chat about our newest colorwork collection, Spectrum. Lisa brings some new insight to the design process and shares some behind the scenes info about her patterns in this stunning collection.
Our Q + A segments continue! We love answering your knitting questions (keep them coming!) and tackle all your colorwork conundrums in this episode. Stay tuned for tips for proper tension, color choice, and yarn selection! Whether you’re a colorwork enthusiast or just getting started, stay tuned for a deep dive on one of our favorite techniques.
As always, happy listening and happy crafting!
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Podcast 306: Form, Function, and Faux-Fur
by Knit Picks Podcast on September 13, 2019
We recently calculated how many pattern collections we’ve published and were SHOCKED to discover that we’ve done over 130 books since we started this program. Each collection has come together after months of planning, designing, and knitting. Every time we get a new sample in the office or do a new call for submissions, we get excited about all the possibilities!
To celebrate our new Gansey collection: Form and Function, Stacey and Hannah sit down together in the studio to really dig in to these new patterns and share the details that make each one unique. We’ve never done a Gansey focused collection before and share some of the challenges and considerations that went in to the selection process.
Alexis and Hillary also sit down to chat about our OTHER new …
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Podcast 305: Perfect Pairs
by Kate M on August 23, 2019
It’s time to celebrate our favorite season-less knit, SOCKS! The perfect portable project, we always have a pair on our needles between larger projects. There’s really nothing better than a pair of hand knit socks for gifting OR wearing.
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Podcast 304: Sweaters, sweaters, sweaters!
by Kate M on August 9, 2019
This episode is all about the mysteries and intricacies of sweater knitting! First, we’ve launched a brand new, wonderfully tweedy sweater pattern collection, Everyday Rustic. Stacey and Lee share their favorite patterns as well as a little behind the scenes peek into making this collection.
To go along with our sweater theme, Stacey and Hannah pop into the studio to answer some of YOUR questions about the ins and outs of sweater knitting. From sweater care to yarn substitution, and even one question that had us questioning the way we read patterns, we had a blast digging into ideas and concepts we rarely talk about in the office. We’ll be doing Q+A segments regularly so keep those comments coming!
As always, happy listening and happy crafting!
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Podcast Episode 303: Latest & Greatest
by Knit Picks Podcast on July 26, 2019
After eight years of making our very own pattern collections, we’ve finally created a Best of Knit Picks pattern collection! Our very favorite garment patterns from our archive are now together in one amazing (and enormous) book. Colorwork, cables, tweed and a few luxury yarns shine in these newly standardized and updated patterns. Lee and Stacey who work together to bring you all of our pattern collections sit down to share some behind the scenes insight into their favorite patterns and the logistics of producing our very first Best Of collection.
Podcast Episode 302: Sojourn and Twill
by Kate M on July 15, 2019
We’re dedicating this episode to our love for the timeless and oh-so-wearable SHAWL! The ultimate knit accessory, shawls are fun to make and easy to style in any season. That being said, summer is our favorite time of year to break out our lace weight yarn and cast on our most epic shawl projects. The perfect roadtrip companion or portable poolside project, a single skein of yarn goes incredibly far when it’s used for open, lacey motifs. Stacey joins Hannah in the podcast studio to chat about Sojourn, our new knit lace collection. Designed to inspire with 14 patterns, including a few fingering weight gems, there’s something for everyone, from die-harddedicated enthusiast to newbie.
We’re also THRILLED …
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Podcast Episode 301: Tools of the Trade
by Kate M on June 28, 2019
Today is a celebration of everything that makes Knit Picks unique. One of our core missions is to surprise and delight our super fans with new tools, yarn and patterns. We’re always working on new biz for you and rarely take a moment to think back and appreciate all that has come before.
In this episode, Hillary and Hannah share their favorite Knit Picks exclusive tools. Listen in as they chat about our tried and true ball winders as well as our new Needle binders, a labor of love over a year in the making. The best part? You can shop our sale on all Knit Picks exclusive tools on the site right now! Until July 1st, save 25% on your favorite …
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Podcast Episode 300!
by Kate M on June 14, 2019
Today marks an exciting milestone, it’s our 300th episode! Over the years we’ve covered just about every topic under the crafty sun. We’ve done deep dives into obscure techniques, gone full nerd over micron counts and also gone behind the scenes and shared the development process of some of our most popular yarns. Everyone here at Knit Picks loves to take a few minutes every month to sit down in the studio and talk about the parts of this craft that we each love most. Today, you’ll hear from all of us!
In this episode, we’ll take a moment to talk about our newest pattern collections! Pawtastic, our new dog themed pattern collectionand Outrageous Insteps, a long awaited celebration of all the bright handpainted …
Podcast 299: Shawl Season
by Kate M on May 21, 2019
It’s shawl season! Get ready to dust off your needles and hooks with two new shawl collections!
First, Stacey and Hannah talk about Radiance, our knit shawl collection. Easy to wear and fun to knit, these shawls feature fun color combinations and our favorite yarns.
Next, Heather joins Hannah in the studio and they chat about the stunning Color Crush collection of crocheted shawls. Finally, sock yarn shawls for all you happy hookers out there.
Alexis and Hannah also introduce this month’s new sock lab experiment! Every month we introduce a limited edition sock yarn, and we’re proud to bring you our first natural dye partnership with BQueen Collection on our favorite Hawthorne yarn …
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