Knit Picks' Podcast

Sock yarn isn't just for socks anymore - Kelley chats with Knit Picks designer Kerin about clever uses for your sock yarn stash. Also hear great tips and tricks on effectively organizing your sock yarns as well as how to go about buying sock yarns at fiber festivals without being overwhelmed. Kelley reviews the book Knit. Sock. Love. by Cookie A.

Kelley interviews Hunter Hammersen, author of Silk Road Socks - a beautiful book that takes a look at the history of Oriental rugs, design elements unique to each style of rug and translates them into 14 stunning sock patterns .

Kelley talks about different techniques that new knitters can use to overcome knitting mistakes. Alison and Kerin chat about common mistakes that can happen to new knitters, share personal stories of projects gone awry and how they were fixed.

Alison interviews Rosemary Drysdale, author of Entrelac: The Essential Guide to Interlace Knitting. Hear Alison and Kerin chat about designing with entrelac, how to use this technique as well as handy tips and tricks. Stacey interviews IDP designer Michele Bernstein about how she got her start designing and the inspiration behind her Lacy Entrelac Infinity Scarf. Books Reviewed Alison reviews the...

Kelley tells her story about how she first learned how to spin in college. Kelley also discusses drop spindles and covers the importance of having a wide range of sizes and styles. Alison interviews Jen from Hanks in the Hood about her exclusive batts made just for Knit Picks.

Alison and Christina discuss the development procees for Chroma colorways; Kerin and Stacey suggest patterns and designs that go well with Chroma; Jenny reviews the book Knitting Noro.

Kelley chats with Kate, Angela and Kerin about their favorite books and patterns for holiday gift knitting.

Alison and Kerin chat about the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival along with other yarn-related gatherings.

Kelley chats with designer Nina about a free online design-your-own-sweater class.  Kelley also reviews some books with excellent sweater projects.

Kelley chats with designers Nina and Kerin about their inspiration and development process for new fall kit patterns.

Kelley and Alison talk about new colors of wool and alpaca yarn, the new cashmere blend yarn Capra, and spinning supplies.

Kelley gives a lesson on selecting colors for knitting projects, then talks with Knit Picks designer Kerin about color.

Kelley chats with designer Anna Hrachovec, author of Knitting Mochimochi.

Kelley chats with Kristin Omdahl, author of Crochet So Fine, Wrapped in Crochet, and The Art of Knitted Lace.

Kelley chats with designers Kerin and Nina about working jointly on knitting patterns.

Kelley talks about when you're just not feeling right about a project and switching to a new pattern.

Kelley chats with Nicole Dickson, author of the novel "Casting Off."​

Kelley and Tina go over the new tools that have arrived for Spring 2010.

Kelley gives a little pep talk for new knitters, then chats with Kerin about the new Backyard Garden kit.

Kelley chats with designer Kerin about tips and tricks for reading knitting patterns.

Melissa tells Alison about her design process for developing the new colors for hand painted yarn (including new colors for Stroll, Shadow, and Felici).

Kelley chats with knitwear designer Chrissy Gardiner, author of "Toe-Up! Patterns and Worksheets to Whip Your Sock Knitting Into Shape."

Kelley gives a lesson on using short rows for shaping, along with tips and tricks for keeping your knitting neat and tidy.

Kelley and Tina chat about new yarn lines, such as Stroll Tonal, Shadow Tonal, and Simply Cotton in new heathered colors.

Tina and Alison talk through the process of developing a yarn line, from fiber choice to final skein.