Jul 15, 2021
While the word "chunky" in relation to yarn is not an official
yarn weight class, it is common to refer to thicker yarns, Aran,
Bulky, Super Bulky and Jumbo as "Chunky". Today on the Knit Picks
Podcast the team talks about chunky yarns and what to do with them!
First up Lee and Stacey check in on their WIPs and discuss projects
to knit with Bulky and Super Bulky yarns. Later Lee sits down with
Michael Smith aka @piece4peacecrafting to learn more about his
knitting and his spinning journey.
Lee and Stacey talk about the benefits of working with chunky
yarns. Projects knit up faster with chunky yarns but also create a
thicker fabric. If you’re new to bulky and super bulky yarns, try
them out. See what happens.
Dance teacher by day and lover of crafts by night, Michael Smith, only recently got into spinning yarn after a friend arranged to buy him a spinning wheel for his birthday. Since then he's been hooked on its meditative movement and even spins every morning with his tea or coffee.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Etsy shop with Lee's darning loom
Yarn Weights explained
Lee's WotA-held-double cardigan
Mini Kitty Pouf
Windfall Collection
Fable Fur
Tuff Granny Throw
Arya by Kristina Morrissey
Professor Meow Pullover by Claire Slade
Wonderfluff
Michael Smith on Instagram
Piece4PeaceCrafting Podcast
Wool of the Andes Roving
Beginner Drop Spindle Set (on sale this week)
Drop Spindle
Foldable Spinning Wheel
Timestamps:
0:00 Lee and Stacey check in
17:24 Summer Sale
18:13 Michael Smith Interview
43:34 Credits
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