Knit Picks' Podcast

Find camaraderie and understanding as Knit Picks employees confess to their own knitting triumphs and complete blunders. Does any of this sound familiar? If so, tune in weekly for the further adventures of the gang at Knit Picks and any other knitters we can round up.

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Episodes

Episode 113: Knitting Gifts

Kelley chats with Tina and Alison about gift knitting - who to knit for, how to plan out your knitted gifts, and other tips to keep your gift knitting on track.

Sep 16, 2009•28 min

Episode 112: Charity Knitting

Kelley talks about her experiences with the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure, shares a new free pattern she designed, and chats with Tina about Frankie Brown's fantastic knitting patterns that put a new spin on charity knitting.

Sep 09, 2009•29 min

Episode 111: Knitted Toys

Kelley talks with Knit Picks designer Kerin about tricks and techniques for knitting toys, then brings in Judy from Connecting Threads for tips on stuffing.

Sep 02, 2009•22 min

Episode 110: Interview with Kristi Porter

Kate talks with her friend Kristi Porter, author of "Knitting in the Sun," about knitting for warmer climates.

Aug 27, 2009•26 min

Episode 109: New Knitters

Kelley gives new knitters tips for choosing (and using) patterns, then chats with Nina about the new Learn to Knit kits.

Aug 19, 2009•27 min

Episode 108: Report from Sock Summit

Kelley talks with Stacey and Kate about the adventures they had at Sock Summit 2009 in Portland, Oregon.

Aug 12, 2009•33 min

Episode 107: Pool Party

Kelley gives tips on working with multicolor yarn and talks with KP employees about the phenomenon known as "pooling."

Aug 05, 2009•28 min

Episode 106: Lace for Everyone!

All skill levels welcome! Kelley talks through lace basics, reviews a delicious new lace book, and chats with Nina about designing lace shawls.

Jul 29, 2009•28 min

Episode 105: New Zephyr Needles

Kelley and Tina chat about the new Zephyr interchangeable needles coming out in August 2009. Also, Kelley talks with Jen Wheeler about her "Cry on Kelley's Shoulder" knitting problem.

Jul 22, 2009•29 min

Episode 104: Interview with Lorna Miser

Kelley chats with designer Lorna Miser about her new book, "Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting."

Jul 15, 2009•24 min

Episode 103: Fall Yarn 2009

Kelley talks with Tina about the new yarn lines coming in Fall 2009. She also interviews Melissa about the process of designing hand painted yarns, talks with Nina about her Mr. Foster pattern modifications, and discussions the development of the Palette yarn colors with Kerin.

Jul 08, 2009•32 min

Episode 102: Summer Knitting

Kelley gives tips and tricks for taking your knitting with you to summertime events, then talks with Star Athena about the Tour de Fleece spinning event that runs during the month of July. To enter this week's Knit Picks Podcast Contest, submit your answer by email to podcast@knitpicks.com.

Jul 01, 2009•23 min

Episode 101: Knitting Repair

Take a deep breath and gather your courage! Kelley talks you through fixing mistakes and missteps in your knitting. You can do it!

Jun 24, 2009•25 min

Episode 100: Hooray!

Kelley chats with Alison about favorite podcast episodes, tried-and-true favorite books, and upcoming surprises for the podcast. To enter the 100th Podcast Contest for a chance to win a set of interchangeable needles, go to http://community.knitpicks.com/profile/KnitPicksPodcast and leave a comment in the show notes for Episode 100.

Jun 17, 2009•23 min

Episode 99: Which Yarn Should I Use?

Don't want stretch? Need drape? Thinking of substituting wool for cotton, or alpaca for linen? Kelley gives advice on how to match fiber type to project.

Jun 03, 2009•33 min

Episode 98: Interview with Sally Melville

Kelley chats with designer Sally Melville, author of "The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch," "The Knitting Experience Book 2: The Purl Stitch," and "Mother-Daughter Knits."

May 27, 2009•14 min

Episode 97: Converting Flat Knitting to Circular Knitting

Kelley gives tips on the how & when of converting a pattern that has pieces knitted flat and seamed to a seamless, circular work of art.

May 20, 2009•32 min

Episode 96: Knitting for Little Ones

Kelley chats with three new moms who work at Knit Picks - Christy, Katie, and Melissa - about knitting for babies and small children.

May 13, 2009•51 min•Ep. 96

Episode 95: Steeking V-Necks and Scoop Necks

Kelley helps demystify steeking and talks through how to apply the technique to V-neck and scoop neck openings on sweaters.

May 06, 2009•22 min•Ep. 95

Episode 94: Interview with Cookie A

Kelley chats with sock designer Cookie A about her new book "Sock Innovation."

Apr 29, 2009•28 min•Ep. 94

Episode 93: Intarsia and Nona's Garden

Kelley chats with Kerin, a designer for Knit Picks, about intarsia and the new Nona's Garden Shawl kit in City Tweed.

Apr 22, 2009•25 min•Ep. 93

Episode 92: How We Weave

Every knitter has a different trick for weaving in their ends, so Kelley talks with Tina, Nina, and Kerin about their personal techniques and tricks for beautifully finished garments.

Apr 15, 2009•41 min•Ep. 92

Episode 91: I-cord Revisited

Built-in and applied I-cord are great techniques for giving a polished look to your projects. Kelley gives tips on making it perfect — don’t be intimated!

Apr 08, 2009•34 min•Ep. 91

Episode 90: Stranded?

Kelley doesn't leave you stranded, giving you notes on how to double- and triple-strand yarn for a project. Also, Kelley has just launched her Classic Lines Cardigan KAL - anyone can join!

Apr 01, 2009•34 min•Ep. 90