Knit Picks' Podcast

Kelley gives a lesson on blocking, then chats with Nina and Kerin about the ways that knitwear designers use blocking to suit their needs.

Kelley goes over some personal tips for keeping relaxed and avoiding discomfort while knitting up a storm. Regarding a different kind of comfort, Kelley also chats with Knitting Community friends Cheryl, Peggy, and Susan about how online communities have changed their own knitting lives.

Kelley chats with Knit Picks designer Kerin about felting your knits and reviews the book "Shibori Knitted Felt" by Alison Crowther-Smith.

Melissa, Art Director for Knit Picks, interviews designer Mary Scott Huff about her new book, "The New Stranded Colorwork".

Kelley chats with Nina about different types of hats, then Angela interviews new knitter Brett about his adventures in making his own hat.

Kelley chats with Tina and Alison about websites, blogs, and tech gadgets available to knitters.

Kelley chats with Stacey, Angela, and Marci about the delight they find in knitting impractical, whimsical projects.

Kelley and Kate discuss the double knitting technique, which creates a thick, reversible fabric that's great for a number of different projects.

Ready to start a new fall sweater?  Kelley chats with Nina about different hems that you can use.

Tina and Kerin talk about how to line your finished knitted bag to make it durable and shapely.

Kelley chats with Tina and Alison about gift knitting - who to knit for, how to plan out your knitted gifts, and other tips to keep your gift knitting on track.

Kelley talks about her experiences with the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure, shares a new free pattern she designed, and chats with Tina about Frankie Brown's fantastic knitting patterns that put a new spin on charity knitting.

Kelley talks with Knit Picks designer Kerin about tricks and techniques for knitting toys, then brings in Judy from Connecting Threads for tips on stuffing.

Kate talks with her friend Kristi Porter, author of "Knitting in the Sun," about knitting for warmer climates.

Kelley gives new knitters tips for choosing (and using) patterns, then chats with Nina about the new Learn to Knit kits.

Kelley talks with Stacey and Kate about the adventures they had at Sock Summit 2009 in Portland, Oregon.

Kelley gives tips on working with multicolor yarn and talks with KP employees about the phenomenon known as "pooling."

All skill levels welcome!  Kelley talks through lace basics, reviews a delicious new lace book, and chats with Nina about designing lace shawls.

Kelley and Tina chat about the new Zephyr interchangeable needles coming out in August 2009.  Also, Kelley talks with Jen Wheeler about her "Cry on Kelley's Shoulder" knitting problem.

Kelley chats with designer Lorna Miser about her new book, "Faith, Hope, Love, Knitting."