Dark Matter Knits podcast

Yarn overs: they are both the intentional holes we put in our knitting in order to create lace—and the mistakes we make when we're new knitters or just not paying attention. This week's episode focuses on mistakes, and

I've been out of the country for quite a while, so this episode focuses on the theme of re-entry: what happens when you pull yourself completely out of context (one answer: I found it quite inspiring!) and then come back

Have you ever substituted in a different yarn than was called for in the pattern—only to find that your finished object looked NOTHING like the original, and in fact was a complete flop? Today, we focus on the differen

Summer is a great time for adventures, and wow, will I be having one this summer! In June and most of July I'll be in Angers, France (pictured above) and Arezzo, Italy (in the Tuscany region). I'll tell you about what I'

We're often exhorted to "bind off loosely," but sometimes that can be hard. Today, I talk about how knitting helped stay calm and loose through some alarming medical news; how I almost completely blew it while having a s

What makes a good knitting pattern or kit? I review the Over the Moon sock kit as an example of how to do it up right. Also in this episode: how do you go about making the transition to a career in the fiber arts? By req

In this episode I talk about teaching other people to knit; launch a fun new project on the Ravelry group where we'll pass along to each other yarn, books, notions, and other goodies that we're no longer using; and gush

The humble hat: today, it's our canvas for exploring experimental knitting, fun constructions, charitable giving, and the therapeutic benefits of our craft.

Today we'll be talking about being brave and taking risks with our knitting: I talk about a steeking class I taught recently, the spectrum of knitting from the mainstream and functional to the off-the-hook, and how to ca

This episode focuses on the theme of quiet. The fiber community encompasses both extroverts and introverts, and I fall into the latter camp. As I was listening to Susan Cain’s book about introversion on the long drive