We Tried to Tell You

In this week's episode we're talking about the benefits of lifelong learning. Join the conversation! Here's the Psychology Today article (mentioned in this episode) Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

Do you remember your first job?  Take a walk down memory lane as Sarah and Marie discuss their first jobs, their life work history, and gain some insights into how they both ended up as entrepreneurs.  Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

Burnout: it's not just a buzzword. Sarah and Marie discuss actively living through burnout, and trying to untangle it in real time. In this episode, they get honest about the signs that burnout is coming, why "self-care" isn't actually the fix, and why the hustle mentality that used to feel like a badge of honor has started to feel more like a trap.  Learn more about Sarah here...

Join Sarah and Marie for this week's chat about AI. Do we love it? Do we hate it? How do we think AI will impact the fiber industry? Check out this week's episode for alllll the unsolicited opinions. Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

What do 4 Day Knitalongs, 4H, and fourth grade all have in common? Not much. But they all involve the number FOUR, and that's our theme this week. In this episode, Sarah and Marie take a trip down memory lane. They share flashbacks to childhood county & state fairs, celebrate ten years of Marie's 4 Day Knitalong, and discuss the year that Sarah took home the Grand Prize for her sewin...

In this episode, Sarah and Marie dig into their experiences with knitting trade shows. You'll hear how they first met, learn a little more about the expectations and vibes of a trade show, learn about the "water cooler" conversations that happen when industry folks get together, and MORE! Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here. www.oliveknits...

This week we're talking about our travel knitting priorities. What do we pack for planes, trains & automobiles? Which projects get the green light? Which needles and bags do we bring? Hear all about it in today's episode! Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

In this episode we talk about the distinction between being someone who knits and being a knitter, and we explore ways that creative burnout can strike when creative work is your full time job.  Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

In this lighthearted episode, Marie and Sarah run through a list of silly pop-culture ideas and cast their vote: do they love it, or no? (We apologize in advance for audio inconsistencies in this episode.) What do you think? Do you agree with their unsolicited opinions? Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com1

In this week's episode, Marie and Sarah discuss all things introvert!  What about you? Are you an extrovert or an introvert? Do you embrace it? Love it? Hate it? Let's talk about it! Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

What is failure anyway? In this episode, we talk about our failures and how we reframe them into opportunities to grow.  Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

This week we're turning the tables! In this episode, Marie interviews Sarah about being a yarn store owner. If you've ever dreamed of having your own yarn shop, you'll love this episode.  Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

In this episode, Sarah interviews Marie about the life of a knitwear designer.  Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

In today's episode we share ALL the opinions about knitting patterns. What makes a good pattern? What's annoying? How have patterns evolved over the years?  We talk about all of this - and Jerkins, too! - in today's episode.  Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wetriedtote...

Do you have a favorite yarn weight? Can you guess ours? Join Sarah & Marie for this week's unsolicited opinions about yarn weights: the good, the bad, and the beautiful.  Learn more about Sarah at: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie at: www.oliveknits.com

In today's episode, Marie & Sarah discuss "jumping in" with or without enough experience. Do you wait until you have it all figured out, or do you dive right in and see what happens? (We also discover a knitting project that both Marie & Sarah happen to have sitting in their WIP piles... and have made EXACTLY the same amount of progress in, lo, these many years. Want to know...

In this episode, Sarah and Marie discuss their opinions about knitting tools and gadgets. Do you agree? Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

In this episode, Marie and Sarah discuss comfort zones. What's in them? What's out? And is it better to push past your comfort zone or stay where you feel safe? Check it out! Learn more about Sarah at: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie at: www.oliveknits.com

This week Sarah and Marie chat about UFO's (Unfinished Objects). How do you feel about your unfinished projects? We share all our dirty secrets about the projects we have hiding in our offices in today's episode.  Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

In this episode, Marie and Sarah talk about New Year traditions. Join us! Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

Join Sarah Keller & Marie Greene for a blast from the past at a few true crime stories that hit close to home.  Caution: Crimes are mentioned in this episode.  Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: www.oliveknits.com

Small business owners deal with their fair shair of interesting customer conversations. Today we're chatting about some of our most hilarious (and charming) customer interactions.  (Please note that there are a few curse words in this episode.) Learn more about Sarah here: https://www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie here: https://www.oliveknits.com And! Check out our friends at JaMP...

Join hosts Sarah Keller and Marie Greene for this week's cheerful chat about the joys (and challenges) of being an entrepreneur.  Learn more about Sarah: www.knotanotherhat.com Learn more about Marie: www.oliveknits.com

Welcome to the very first episode of We Tried to Tell You! Join hosts Sarah Keller and Marie Greene for a weekly chat about fiber arts, entrepreneurship, and life - with a healthy dose of laughter and unsolicited opinions. In this week's episode, we're chatting about our love for starting new projects, and how our tendency to jump in with both feet might be part of the secret sauce for r...