Knit One, Crochet Too
12 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 11 years ago - ★★★★★ - 19 ratingsA blog to accompany a podcast from folks who work at Knit One, Crochet Too, the handknitting yarn company.
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October 24, 2012 15:03Sometimes life gets too complicated...and we try to simplify things. This blog format got a bit out of hand last year, and it sorta went by the wayside. I've started anew, in a simpler format in an attempt to write shorter but more frequent posts. No backlog waiting to create and edit a podcast or video. Although those are a lot of fun to make (love it), they are also very time consuming. So here is the new version of my blog, called "My Daily Knit". Hope to see you there :)
Episode 10: Win Free Yarn!
October 02, 2011 17:14Yes, I said it. Free yarn! Although I am pretty sure most of you already have a housefull of yarn, can you really resist being in the running to add one more skein? I didn't think so. Read on for details... In this podcast episode: 1) We share our latest projects, including a scarf I designed that was inspired by a fabric scarf. 2) Learn how yarn prices can at times differ so much from one store to the next. 3) Check out 2 more How-To Videos: picking up a dropped stitch, and using duplicat...
Episode 9: Needle Snobbery
August 31, 2011 23:12This past Sunday, Hurricane Irene (my middle name, by the way), made her appearance causing widespread power outages. What perfect time to get some knitting done, right? In this podcast episode: 1) We discuss finishing techniques that make a difference. 2) Methods to combat biasing fabric. 3) Making your interchangeable needle tips work for you. I like to multitask. So when the power went out last Sunday during the hurricane, I picked up my book and kept on working on my current knitti...
Episode 8: Moth be Gone!
August 12, 2011 15:07Yes, I know, can we be any slower to record and blog? And no, I will not, again, make excuses. All I will say is that we love to podcast, and as with many things in life, you can't always get to do what you love. In this podcast episode: 1) our mini lesson is about moth repelling/preventing tips 2) sneak preview of a new yarn: DungarEase 3) should we shorten the blog and podcast more often? You can weigh in... As the weather starts to change with the end of summer, Joyce and I discuss...
Episode 7: To The Trade Show We Go
June 21, 2011 14:13After a 6-week hiatus (from recording and blogging, not working!), we finally have a chance to post again. In this podcast episode: 1) we get ready for the TNNA show 2) I cram to get 2 projects done to wear at the show 3) check out the cabling-with-no-cable-needle method video The National Needle Arts Association is a trade organization that most people involved in making/wholesaling/retailing yarn belong to. There are many designers, teachers, and publishers who are also members. The org...
Episode 6: Of Balls and Skeins
May 03, 2011 17:09Spring has sprung. And in Maine, that is a big deal. I love seasons. I lived in Florida for 3 years once, and I missed the change of seasons. And in these northern parts, the end of winter is always most welcome. In this podcast episode: 1) those darn pattern editing woes 2) a ball, a skein or a hank: do you know? 3) the mini lesson gives you tips on mixing and matching patterns for new design possibilities Did I mention spring has officially arrived? So on the morning of our recording, w...
Episode 5: Make the knit fit!
April 15, 2011 17:06We're baaaaack! Ha, where would we be without famous movie lines, right? Anyhoo, we've been busy tending to business and getting our sales reps fall/winter packs together, and we got those off in the mail last week. Phewww! It's like giving birth...twice a year :-) In this podcast episode: 1) what makes a yarn a winner in my book 2) traveling with knitting in tow 3) the mini lesson is about choosing the right sweater to fit your body shape I was recently asked to describe my company, and...
Sometimes work gets in the way of fun...booo, hiss!
March 28, 2011 02:21No podcast this week (and next week too)! For the next couple of weeks, we will be finalizing our sales rep fall/winter sample packs (a big, deadline driven project), so we won't even have a chance to record a new episode :-/ BUT, once we're done, we sure will have lots to tell you!! Don't you hate it when work gets in the way of having fun (I may still take a few minutes of yarn fondling here and there...hey, a gal's got to get her fiber fix. No cold turkey for me!) Stay tuned... Hélène
Episode 4: Vest, and socks, and shaping, too.
March 16, 2011 19:38Yes, I am tired of the rain, and the dirty, melting snow, and am now looking forward to mud season (not really) - and yes, mud season IS an official season in Maine. Good thing I've got plenty of knitting to get me over that dreadful hump... In this podcast episode: 1) Joyce feels pressured by me (what?? me? nahhh...) to reconstruct her mitered vest 2) I get inspired by Cookie A., the sock mistress 4) the mini lesson is about full-fashioning First off, let me apologize for the tapping/bum...
Episode 3: Business Challenges, and a bit of Lace, too!
March 07, 2011 20:25Episode 3 comes to you from my kitchen, on a rainy Monday morning in Maine. After experimenting with a few recording spots at the office and warehouse, stepping away from the hustle and bustle may just be the best solution for decent audio. After a short trip to Las Vegas, I share one of my all time travel fears: running out of knitting projects to work on during a trip! From experience, I ALWAYS over pack. This time was no exception—3 projects for a 3-day trip. Really...REALLY?? Yes...I c...
Episode 2: Destash and Design to Fit
February 24, 2011 16:27Listen Now Another week has passed and we've managed to stay on schedule with our second episode of the podcast. Next week will most likely be off track as I will be out of the office through Wednesday. Episode 2 of the Knit One, Crochet Too podcast includes the following: 1) Weekend Wrap-Up where Joyce tells us about her major stash re-organization, and Helene discusses her week-in-knitting projects. Joyce also gets tips on salvaging a project that came out too small. 2) Do a little hom...
Episode 1: Taking the plunge!
February 16, 2011 20:17Listen Now We've finally taken the plunge and started a podcast and this accompanying blog. This has been percolating for a while, but as always, time flies by, and there are too many things to do, and not enough time. Episode 1 of the Knit One, Crochet Too podcast includes the following: 1) our Monday morning weekend wrap up where we discuss our weekend endeavors, and I report on my ongoing designs and knitting projects 2) a mini lesson on color selections, with suggestions where to loo...