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K2tog Podcast

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratings

More than a Knitting Podcast! Cohosts Kenzie (IG: @kenzieknits) and Kara (IG: @thekineticknitter) talk all things knitting, knitstagram, commu-knitty, and chat with other kinds of makers because knitters know best how to appreciate all things handmade!

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Episodes

Episode 14: Favorite Knits Part 1

March 23, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

We share our most favorite knits in this episode! We also share YOUR favorite knits! People submitted voice memos and we have some videos from folks who wanted to share. Our most favorite finished objects can change and evolve as we create new things, but it’s fun to have a look at a point in time. Sometimes the garment or accessory can have a lasting meaning for us because of what’s happening in our lives when we are actually crafting it. We hope this episode inspires you to make something ...

Episode 13: Dyer x Dyer - Chat with Gwen of Bella Filato Studio

March 14, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MB

Introducing our first Dyer x Dyer episode where Kara interviews fellow indie dyers! Gwen and Kara chat about their different experiences in dyeing, their processes, etc. Gwen also gives us a little insight about her ability to balance work and personal life, which can be so tricky! Gwen also shares a little about what you can expect from Bella Filato Studio this spring. Kara is wearing the Very V Neck Raglan by @jessssiemae. Yarn is by @thekineticknitter in Suri Lace “Camel” held double wit...

Episode 12: Tips to build Commuknitty on Social Media and Locally

March 08, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode, we talk about the different ways we have found success in building community socially both online and in person. We share tips for things that have worked for us and we think can work for you too! Please let us know in the comments if you've tried anything we mention and how it worked out for you. Kara is wearing the Nurtured Sweater by @dreareneeknits in the denim rust colored yarn by @lionbrandyarn Kara’s earrings are by Hell Ashto, who is no longer creating clay jewelry...

Episode 11: We're Back!

February 28, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Episode 11: We’re Back!  We took a long hiatus from recording, but we are back! In this episode, we will share what we’ve been up to and why we have been away for a bit. We will share the projects we’ve been working on and give some updates about what to expect this year from us.  Kara is wearing the Ripple Crop Top by @Jessssiemae knit in the colorway Serendipitous by @thekineticknitter Kenzie’s WIPs: Scattered Pearls Socks by @summer.lee.knits. Main color Pizzazz and contrast color Yel...

Episode 10: Jill from Knit Sisu on Knitting as a Career, Design Mentorship and More!

December 27, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MB

We are chatting with Jill from Knit Sisu about her Design Mentorship Programs, her resources for knitters, how she made knitting pattern design, knitting instruction, and knitting mentorship her career, and more! Plus, we reveal a special collab with Jill! Find Jill on insta @knitsisu or check out her website https://www.knitsisu.com for her knitting patterns, design mentorship program, and support and lessons for knitters! Kara is wearing: Bennet Sister Shawl by Lindsey Fowler in Woolberr...

Episode 9: Chat with Phylicia and Maci

December 22, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

We had a blast chatting with Phylicia and Maci! We talk about knitting as self-care, knitting as a safe space for making mistakes, and Maci and Phylicia discuss knitting as Black women and why representation is so important in knitting.  You can find Maci at @littlemissknitss on IG. You can find Phylicia at @phylenaknits on IG, and check out her knitting podcast on Youtube at Phylena Knits. Phylicia is wearing Autumn League Pullover by Two of Wands (Alexandra Tavel) knit in Lion Brand Cott...

Episode 8: Gifts We are Knitting for the Holidays

December 13, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Kara is making vanilla socks with the colorway Holiday Peppermint by @rosehillyarns.  Skatta Hat by @sari_n_ with Knit Picks Tweed DK Honeysuckle Hat by @woollybear_knits, yarn is a OOAK purple by @thekineticknitter Woodland Loafers by Claire Slade  Kenzie is making a few Birchwood Beanies by @woollybear_knits in Cascade Aero and Plymouth Aireado The Hayley Sweater by Third Piece in Juniper Moon Farms Cumulus  The Ruby Hat Mommy-and-Me Set by @kellymoeslerdesigns in Malabrigo Kenzie is...

Episode 7: Stand in the Gap to Better Support BIPOC Creatives and Makers

December 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MB

Considering the past week’s events concerning Kristy Glass Knits and the harm perpetuated against Black knitters, fiber artists, and makers in the knitting community, we decided to host a conversation around how white knitters can stand in the gap and do better. Our friend Maci @littlemissknitss generously shares her perspective and wisdom, and we hope this feels like a conversation between friends processing these difficult topics and learning together. This episode is aimed towards our whi...

Episode 6: Knitstagrams and Hot Tips for Growing Your Account

November 22, 2021 15:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this episode, Kenzie and Kara share their tips for how to grow your Knitstagram account, if that is what you want! The commuknitty also weighs in on why they love their Knitstagrams, and what frustrates them about it! Check out our website: http://k2togpodcast.com Find us on insta: @k2togpodcast  https://www.instagram.com/k2togpodcast/?hl=en Kenzie: @kenzieknits Kara: @thekineticknitter Email us at: [email protected]

Episode 5: Handmade Small Business Advice with Julia from The Simply Startup

November 15, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Julia is another local Minneapolis gal who started an Etsy 10 years ago selling hand knits. She has since grown multiple successful Etsy businesses and now offers coaching to other small and handmade businesses. She is a wealth of knowledge and gave so much great advice! She talks about her thoughts on social media, hiring employees for her clay earrings business, mistakes new business owners can make, and more!  Find her on Instagram @simply_startup and @indigoclayjewelry For her small bu...

Episode 4: Confessions of an Indie Yarn Dyer

November 08, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

This is not your typical interview with an indie yarn dyer. Cohost Kara @thekineticknitter talks about some of the less-discussed aspects of running an indie yarn business. She covers how the indie dyed yarn space has changed since she began dyeing yarn, she talks about indie yarn trends on Instagram and how she navigates balancing what's popular on social media and being authentic, and she shares her insecurities as a small business owner and her dreams for her business. This conversation g...

Episode 1: Hello and Welcome to Our Podcast

October 18, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

In this inaugural episode, Kenzie and Kara introduce you to K2tog Podcast! You’ll hear what you can expect in terms of when episodes are released, what platforms you can find the podcast, the different episode layouts planned, our dreams of working with makers, and much more! Podcast IG: @k2togpodcast Kenzie’s IG: @kenzieknits Kara’s IG: @thekineticknitter Kenzie is wearing the @twoofwands Autumn League Pullover in @lionbrandyarn jeans yarn Amazing Macrame gal in Minneapolis, Macey! @th...

Episode 3: Knitterview with Emily from Woolly Bear Knits

October 18, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MB

This is our first “knitterview” featuring a local Minnesotan gal, knitwear maker and pattern designer Emily of Woolly Bear Knits! Interviewing her felt like chatting with an old friend. We discussed how she started her business, how her values around environmental sustainability are incorporated into her knitting, personal boundaries around social media, mindfully choosing to follow and unfollow accounts, and much more! Emily’s IG: @woollybear_knits  https://www.instagram.com/woollybear_k...

Episode 2: Get to know your Cohosts!

October 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

In this episode, learn a little bit more about Kara and Kenzie as knitters, a little about their personal lives, why they chose their cat's names, and a discussion on how knitting has impacted their lives, as well as sound clips from the commuknitty answering that question as well! Kara is wearing the Easy Eyelet Yoke Sweater by @knitatude Yarn: Cascade Kara is knitting Marley Shawl by @dreareneeknits Yarn: @hedgehogfibres in Fools Gold and @thekineticknitter in Cool Cat Kenzie is weari...

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