Wed, 18 November 2009 Kelley goes over some personal tips for keeping relaxed and avoiding discomfort while knitting up a storm. Regarding a different kind of comfort, Kelley also chats with Knitting Community friends Cheryl, Peggy, and Susan about how online communities have changed their own knitting lives. Comments[2] |
Wed, 11 November 2009 Kelley chats with Knit Picks designer Kerin about felting your knits and reviews the book "Shibori Knitted Felt" by Alison Crowther-Smith. Comments[0] |
Wed, 4 November 2009 Melissa, Art Director for Knit Picks, interviews designer Mary Scott Huff about her new book, "The New Stranded Colorwork". Comments[0] |
Wed, 28 October 2009 Kelley chats with Nina about different types of hats, then Angela interviews new knitter Brett about his adventures in making his own hat. Comments[0] |
Wed, 21 October 2009 Kelley chats with Tina and Alison about websites, blogs, and tech gadgets available to knitters. Comments[0] |
Wed, 14 October 2009 Kelley chats with Stacey, Angela, and Marci about the delight they find in knitting impractical, whimsical projects. Comments[1] |
Wed, 7 October 2009 Kelley and Kate discuss the double knitting technique, which creates a thick, reversible fabric that's great for a number of different projects. |
Wed, 30 September 2009 Ready to start a new fall sweater? Kelley chats with Nina about different hems that you can use. Comments[0] |
Wed, 23 September 2009 Tina and Kerin talk about how to line your finished knitted bag to make it durable and shapely. Comments[0] |
Wed, 16 September 2009 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. Comments[0] |
Wed, 9 September 2009 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. Comments[0] |
Wed, 2 September 2009 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. |
Thu, 27 August 2009 Kate talks with her friend Kristi Porter, author of "Knitting in the Sun," about knitting for warmer climates. Comments[0] |
Wed, 19 August 2009 Kelley gives new knitters tips for choosing (and using) patterns, then chats
with Nina about the new Learn to Knit kits. Comments[0] |
Wed, 12 August 2009 Kelley talks with Stacey and Kate about the adventures they had at Sock Summit 2009 in Portland, Oregon. Comments[1] |
Wed, 5 August 2009 Kelley gives tips on working with multicolor yarn and talks with KP employees about the phenomenon known as "pooling." |
Wed, 29 July 2009 All skill levels welcome! Kelley talks through lace basics, reviews a delicious new lace book, and chats with Nina about designing lace shawls. Comments[0] |
Wed, 22 July 2009 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. Comments[0] |
Wed, 15 July 2009 Kelley chats with designer Lorna Miser about her new book, "Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting." Comments[0] |
Wed, 8 July 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. Comments[0] |
Wed, 1 July 2009 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. Comments[0] |
Wed, 24 June 2009 Take a deep breath and gather your courage! Kelley talks you through fixing mistakes and missteps in your knitting. You can do it! Comments[0] |
Wed, 17 June 2009 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. Comments[3] |
Wed, 3 June 2009 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. Comments[0] |
Wed, 27 May 2009 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." Comments[0] |
Wed, 20 May 2009 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. Comments[0] |
Wed, 13 May 2009 Kelley chats with three new moms who work at Knit Picks - Christy, Katie, and Melissa - about knitting for babies and small children. Comments[0] |
Wed, 6 May 2009 Kelley helps demystify steeking and talks through how to apply the technique to V-neck and scoop neck openings on sweaters. Comments[0] |
Wed, 29 April 2009 Kelley chats with sock designer Cookie A about her new book "Sock Innovation." Comments[0] |
Wed, 22 April 2009 Kelley chats with Kerin, a designer for Knit Picks, about intarsia and the new Nona's Garden Shawl kit in City Tweed. Comments[0] |
Wed, 15 April 2009 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. Comments[0] |
Wed, 8 April 2009 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! Comments[0] |
Wed, 1 April 2009 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! Comments[0] |
Wed, 25 March 2009 Kelley talks about moving into different kinds of mittens and gloves and adds yet another project to the infamous Excel spreadsheet. Comments[0] |
Wed, 11 March 2009 Kelley talks about the Magic Loop technique and the ways that it simplifies knitting socks and other projects. Comments[0] |
Wed, 4 March 2009 Kelley chats with designer Wendy Bernard about her book "Custom Knits." Comments[0] |
Wed, 25 February 2009 Kelley chats with Tina, VP of Knit Picks, about her UFO knitalong and the new tools that Knit Picks has just added to their online catalog. Comments[0] |
Wed, 18 February 2009 Kelley talks about the different ways to slip stitches in your knitting, then discusses techniques that use picked up stitches for various effects. Comments[0] |
Wed, 11 February 2009 Kelley interviews designer Hannah Fettig, author of "Closely Knit." |
Wed, 4 February 2009 Kelley goes over common cast on techniques and describes the best uses for each. Comments[0] |
Wed, 28 January 2009 Kelley chats with Melissa, the Art Director for Knit Picks, about choosing colors for Fair Isle knitting and other multi-colored projects. Comments[0] |
Wed, 21 January 2009 Learn technique tips for entrelac. Kelley and guest entrelac-er Karen talk though the best yarn and projects for experimenting with entrelac. Comments[1] |
Wed, 14 January 2009 No more ill-fitting garments! The correct mix of positive and negative ease is the key to getting sweaters to fit. Kelley and Kerin unwrap the mystery of creating, determining, and working with ease. Comments[1] |
Wed, 7 January 2009 Kelley shares some of her 2009 knitting
resolutions and talks about her favorite organizational books and techniques. Comments[0] |
Wed, 31 December 2008 Kelley chats with designer and author Cheryl Oberle. Cheryl is the author of "Folk Shawls," "Folk Vests," and "Knitted Jackets: 20 Designs from Classic to Contemporary." Comments[0] |
Wed, 17 December 2008 Kelley talks with knitter extraordinaire Lucy Neatby. Along with designing patterns and operating Tradewind Knitwear Designs, Lucy has a series of highly instructional knitting DVDs. Comments[0] |
Wed, 10 December 2008 Kelley discusses her favorite knitterly books and reads a few knitting poems. Her recommendations are perfect as last-minute gift ideas for knitters. Comments[1] |
Wed, 3 December 2008 Kelley chats with acclaimed author and designer Nancy Bush. Nancy is the author of classic knitting books like "Knitting on the Road," "Folk Socks," and the new "Knitted Lace of Estonia." Comments[0] |
Knit Picks' Podcast
Kelley Petkun, owner of Knit Picks, carries on a one-sided conversation as she ponders the joys, challenges and rewards of complete immersion in today's fiber community. 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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