Knit Picks' Podcast

Kelley talks with Tina about the new yarn lines coming in Fall 2009.  She also interviews Melissa about the process of designing hand painted yarns, talks with Nina about her Mr. Foster pattern modifications, and discussions the development of the Palette yarn colors with Kerin.

Kelley gives tips and tricks for taking your knitting with you to summertime events, then talks with Star Athena about the Tour de Fleece spinning event that runs during the month of July.To enter this week's Knit Picks Podcast Contest, submit your answer by email to podcast@knitpicks.com.

Take a deep breath and gather your courage!  Kelley talks you through fixing mistakes and missteps in your knitting.  You can do it!

Kelley chats with Alison about favorite podcast episodes, tried-and-true favorite books, and upcoming surprises for the podcast.  To enter the 100th Podcast Contest for a chance to win a set of interchangeable needles, go to http://community.knitpicks.com/profile/KnitPicksPodcast and leave a comment in the show notes for Episode 100. 

Don't want stretch?  Need drape?  Thinking of substituting wool for cotton, or alpaca for linen?  Kelley gives advice on how to match fiber type to project.

Kelley chats with designer Sally Melville, author of "The Knitting Experience Book 1: The Knit Stitch," "The Knitting Experience Book 2: The Purl Stitch," and "Mother-Daughter Knits."

Kelley gives tips on the how & when of converting a pattern that has pieces knitted flat and seamed to a seamless, circular work of art.

Kelley chats with three new moms who work at Knit Picks - Christy, Katie, and Melissa - about knitting for babies and small children.

Kelley helps demystify steeking and talks through how to apply the technique to V-neck and scoop neck openings on sweaters.

Kelley chats with sock designer Cookie A about her new book "Sock Innovation."

Kelley chats with Kerin, a designer for Knit Picks, about intarsia and the new Nona's Garden Shawl kit in City Tweed.

Every knitter has a different trick for weaving in their ends, so Kelley talks with Tina, Nina, and Kerin about their personal techniques and tricks for beautifully finished garments.

Built-in and applied I-cord are great techniques for giving a polished look to your projects. Kelley gives tips on making it perfect — don’t be intimated!

Kelley doesn't leave you stranded, giving you notes on how to double- and triple-strand yarn for a project.  Also, Kelley has just launched her Classic Lines Cardigan KAL - anyone can join!

Kelley talks about moving into different kinds of mittens and gloves and adds yet another project to the infamous Excel spreadsheet.

Kelley talks about the Magic Loop technique and the ways that it simplifies knitting socks and other projects.

Kelley chats with designer Wendy Bernard about her book "Custom Knits."

Kelley chats with Tina, VP of Knit Picks, about her UFO knitalong and the new tools that Knit Picks has just added to their online catalog.

Kelley talks about the different ways to slip stitches in your knitting, then discusses techniques that use picked up stitches for various effects.

Kelley interviews designer Hannah Fettig, author of "Closely Knit."