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08.23.2022
Minisode - Photograph Knits
This is the first episode in a series of minisodes inspired by topic requests that come from our generous Patreon supporters! Ya'll are the best! Juliet asked us to talk about photographing our finished knits. While we're definitely not professional...
08.16.2022
Rhinebeck Sweaters 2.0
We're in the depths of a brutal heatwave here in New Hampshire, so we're beating the heat by dreaming of autumn. You know what that means: Rhinebeck Sweaters! (If you're not familiar with Rhinebeck, that's the NY Sheep and Wool...
08.09.2022
Trust the Process
Today we're talking about "trusting the process" - by request! In our letter we talk about how to adapt knitting techniques for one-handed knitting. One-handed knitting resources:Elisabeth Ward's Youtube ChannelMary OneHandKnitter's YouTube ChannelOne-handed knitting aidHealing Fibers
07.26.2022
Question Roundup
This week we're answering questions from listeners:Valerie: how to balance knitting gifts for others with knitting for yourself;Sima: What to do when your swatch gauge and your FO gauge just don't line up;Micah: How to organize supplies for lots of...
07.19.2022
79: Substitute Gauge
We're talking about substituting yarn weights this week! Gauge, schmage. (You're going to need to swatch.) Resources: Tin Can Knits: Knitting a Garment at a Different Gauge Jacqueline Cieslak: Yarn Substitutions at Different Weights Jimmybeans Wool: Knitting Calculator (broad estimates) Sister Mountain - How to...
07.12.2022
78: Yarn Twist
This week we're revisiting something that came up during our episode about ply week before last and talking about directional twist in yarn. What's on our needles this week: Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer Easy V by Caitlin Hunter Podcasts we like to listen...
07.05.2022
77: Benefits of Knitting
This week's episode is about the things (in addition to finished objects!) that we get from knitting. What's on our needles this week: What’s on your Needles? Oakmoss by Alicia Plummer Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you want... but make...
06.28.2022
76: Ply
This week's episode is all about ply - it's a deep dive on the construction of yarn! Craft Yarn Council Standard Yarn Weight System Tutorials: Avoid twisting your stitches by Arne and Carlos How to join in the round without twisting from Cocoknits What's on...
06.21.2022
75: WIPs
This week we're talking about Works in Progress (sometimes known as WIPs). Sometimes a WIP will become a UFO (UnFinished Object). What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on My Shoulders by Lissy Jane Tied Knots by Justyna Lorkowska Summer Knitalong - CABLES! Anything you...
06.14.2022
74: Buttons!
We feel a bit knitting-adjacent this week - we're talking about buttons, and answering a Dear Scratch letter about cozy mysteries! ** Alternatives to buttons:** Shawl pins - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=shawl%20pins Screw in closures - https://juldesigns.com/screw-in-closures/ Holeless Buttons - https://www.purlandhank.com/shop-online/hole-less-buttons Sweater clips - https://www.etsy.com/search?q=sweater+clips Knitting themed cozy mysteries: Peggy...
05.31.2022
73: Mosaic Knitting
We'll be live on YouTube on June 6 at 6pm EST! Click here or go to makegoodpod.com/youtube. This week's episode is all about mosaic knitting! In our Dear Scratch letter, we talk about what to do if your gauge is way...
05.24.2022
72: Oh Baby!
This week we're talking about knitting for babies - what to make and (most controversial topic of all) what color to use! Some baby knit patterns you might want to knit: Hats Bearly Bonnet by Pure Stitches (free download) Beloved by TinCanKnits November Balaclava...
05.17.2022
71: Textured Knits
We're talking about textured knitting this week! Some of our favorite designers for textured knits: Norah Gaughan - cables, twisted stitches, exploration of pleats Brandi Cheyenne Harper - garter, ribbing, bulky texture Irene Lin - textured fabric, cables, bobbles, lace Blue Sky Fibers What's on...
05.10.2022
70: Stitch Markers
We're talking about all the different ways you can use stitch markers. This week's letter is about how to preserve swatches from projects you've given as gifts. What's on our needles this week: Rift by Jacqueline Cieslak Sunshine on my Shoulders by Lissy...
05.03.2022
69: Scotland!
Our magical leaders - Rowan Tree Travel Edinburgh yarn shops: Ginger Twist Kathy’s Knits Some of the makers and artisans we got ot meet on our trip: Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell of Di Gilpin Knitwear Charlotte Flower - Charlotte Flower Chocolates Julie...
04.05.2022
68: Misfit yarn
What's on our needles this week: Sunshine on my Shoulders designed by Lissy Jayne Saraswati Top designed by Julee McKessey Send us your letters! [email protected] See you in two weeks! Support make good: a knitting podcast
03.29.2022
67: I-Cords
We mentioned I-Cords in last week's episode! This week we're talking about what they are and how you might be use them in your projects. *Tools to create Knit an I-Cord: * Lucet - a forked hand tool used in cord making:...
03.22.2022
66: Plant Fibers
Designers' posts about waist shaping (not an exhaustive list, just a few that we like!): Andrea Rangel - Dissent Mods Adding Waist Shaping Amy Herzog - Waist Shaping Yes You Need Some The Make Good Stashdown is still going! It will continue until March...
03.15.2022
65: Your Questions
If we keep answering five question an episode, we might get caught up one of these days! The Make Good Stashdown is still going! It will continue until March 31, so there's still plenty of time to join. Join the fun by...
03.08.2022
64: Quick Fixes
Sure, there are advanced techniques for eliminating those little knitting annoyances... but sometimes you just want a quick fix that will make the problem a little less obvious. Resources Five Ways to Neatly Bind Off the Last Stitch What's on our needles...
03.01.2022
63: Sweater Vocab
From neck to hem, cuff to cuff, we're pulling apart the sweater and learning how to refer to all the little pieces they're made of. Pattern links for examples of design elements NECKS: Crew Neck - Love Note by TinCanKnits V-Neck -...
02.22.2022
62: Test Knitting
This week's episode is about the test knitting process - what to expect, how to do it, and when you should probably give a testing call a pass. (Hint: It's if you don't want to to knit the thing.) *Resources: * yarnpond.com...
02.15.2022
61: Steeking
This week we're tackling the less-scary-than-it-seems issue of steeking your projects. Cardigans, armholes, necklines - your scissors are your friend, we promise. View the transcript here *Anatomy of a Steek: * Brooklyn Tweed diagrams: Steeking Securing a Steek Crochet technique: Tin Can Knits Tutorial Hand Sewing...
02.08.2022
60: Garter Stitch
Garter stitch is one of our favorite fabrics: elastic, stretchy, and squishy! NOTE: Karen said some nonsense about how to do a steeking panel during the question portion. Her nonsense was not correct. Listen to next week's episode instead of what...
02.01.2022
59: Hand Care
Stretches we mentioned in this week's episode Front of wrist stretch: turn palm up and use the other hand to pull fingertips down and back (toward the floor/elbow) Palm stretch: backs of hands facing each other, hook your thumbs and pull (gently!) Palm...
01.25.2022
58: Frogging
It's called "frogging" because you rip-it, rip-it, rip-it out. Then there's tinking, which is just knitting in reverse! (Technically that would be gnittink, I suppose, but let's just go with it.) I did a kind of iffy job of explaining using...
01.18.2022
57: The Second Annual Make Good Stashdown!
What is the Make Good Stashdown? It's our first KAL of 2022 - you pick your project, works through some stash, and post pictures with the hashtag #makegoodstashdown Patterns suggested in this week's episode (but do what you want): Slipstravaganza by Stephen West Sea...
01.04.2022
56: Yarn Detectives Part 2
In Episode 55 we talked about how to the weight of mystery yarn; this week we're talking about ways to identify its fiber content. Grab your notebooks, goggles, and adventurously scientific spirit. Here we go! Smell Test Animal fibers: it will smell like...
12.21.2021
55: Yarn Detectives Part 1
We're digging deep into your stash to help you identify yarn that might no longer have any identifying information. (Eek!) This week's question is about choosing patterns when knitting socks for larger feet. WPI (wraps her inch) and Yarn Weight Charts Ravelry...
12.14.2021
54: Hats
We've chatted about lots of types of hats in this episode. Please enjoy some pictures to show you what we did our best to describe! Beanies or Toques https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/PaulaMknits/671969296/CARA1_medium2.jp CARA Mütze by Susanne Müller Beret or Tam https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/jamestwashere/663878350/ravelry_beret_photo_edit_medium2.jpeg Best Beret by James N Watts https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/ginni/761038924/50841238548_0b7bdcb6c3_b_medium2.jpg Gitchi-Gami Tam by...
12.07.2021
53: Leftovers and Minis
From visible mending to stashbuster projects, friendship bracelets to bunny nuggest, this week's episode is full of ideas for how to use up the little bits of yarn that survive a project. (Assuming you didn't lose yarn chicken, that is!) Aunt...
11.30.2021
52: Minisode: A Year of Gratitude
This week we're answering questions! Picking out woven-in ends, the ethics of double-dipping in knitalongs (go for it!), does it count as handmade if you use a knitting machine?, and how to achieve a good fit as a new sweater...
11.23.2021
51: Picking Up Stitches
Picking up stitches allows you to knit multi-directional fabric, button bands, heel-flap socks, and so many more things! Here are a few helpful links to videos that will show you how to pick up your stitches. Vertical Stitches How to Pick Up...
11.16.2021
50: Knitting Socks
It's a sock knitting vocabulary quiz (hint: 10 points for already knowing something, 10 points for learning something new. Everyone wins!) Our Dear Scratch letter this week is about choosing sweater patterns as a new sweater knitter. Left-hand dominant Ravelry knit...
11.09.2021
49: Gift Knits
No pressure. NO PRESSURE. But maybe you want to make some things for people this holiday season, and we have a few ideas. Some suggested patterns mentioned in this week's episode: Hats Porty Hat by Ysolda Teague Garter Snake Hat by Lavanya Patricella Rhett by...
11.02.2021
Episode 48: Knitting Styles
Lots of tutorials with different styles! Continental Style (picking) (also called German, European): Video: How to Knit Continental *Norwegian Purl *: Video: How to Norwegian Purl English Style (throwing) (also called American): Video: How to Knit English Style Flicking (lever knitting) (also called Peruvian,...
10.26.2021
Episode 47: Rhinebeck or Bust
Our shopping haul from the weeknd: Designs by Yasmen: store | Instagram Woodsy and Wild: store | Instagram Woolens and Nosh: store | Instagram Queen City Yarn: store | Instagram The Shetland Trader, Book Three by Gudrun Johnston Craeft by Alexander Langlands madder root: store |...
10.12.2021
Episode 46: Junction Fiber Mill
Junction Fiber Mill website Instagram: @junctionfibermill Savage Hart Farm (Peggy's farm!) What's on our needles: Belfast Cardigan by Véronik Avery Zipper Sweater by PetitKnit Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap Check out the details here Send us your letters! [email protected] Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check it out!...
10.05.2021
Episode 45: Superwash
A helpful YouTube video about the GOTS-certified organic process Non-toxic EXP finishing diagram What's on our needles this week: Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke Upcoming: Indie Untangled Handmade Swap Check out the details here Send us your letters! [email protected] Oh hey, we have a Patreon now! Check...
09.28.2021
Episode 44: Bucket List
This week is all about someday wishlists. Karen's dream projects: Celestarium by Audry Nicklin A brioche sweater Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry Something with the Roosimine technique (like these patterns by Aleks Byrd) Beekeepers Quilt by Tiny Owl Knits STEEKING. Here's the sweater I failed at Jessica's dream projects: Lara...
09.21.2021
Episode 43: Mistakes!
Tutorials that might help you fix a few specific mistakes: Dropped Stitch tutorial by Cocoknits Fixing a Miscrossed Cable video tutorial by Purl Hunter Dropping back & Duplicate Stitch tutorial by Stephanie McFee (aka the Yarn Harlot) What's on our needles this week: Julie...
09.14.2021
Episode 42: Knitting History
Here's the spinny colorwork thing I was talking about! From a painting by Ambrogio Lorenzetti of Siena, ca. 1345. Do you want to get your hands on your very own copy of A History of Hand Knitting by Richard Rutt? You...
09.07.2021
Episode 41: Clean It Up
Webbing Clothes Moths Some tools you might want to have on hand: Soak Eco Wash Bag Soak Wool Wash Cocoknits Sweater Care Kit Oxo Good Grips Folding Sweater Drying Rack Gleener What's on our needles this week: Jessica: Nothing! What even. Fake. Karen: Cladonia designed by Catherine Clarke Our Scratch...
08.31.2021
Episode 40: Customize Your Knits
Patterns we talked about in this episode: The Weekender designed by Andrea Mowry Tomás Pullover designed by Joji Locatelli Roosimine Knitting! That's the Estonian colorwork technique I couldn't remember the name of. Here's some more information from Alekx Byrd. It looks like this! What's on...
08.24.2021
Episode 39: Cotton!
### Indie Untangled Giveaway Details Support make good: a knitting podcast Links:Indie Untangled Ticket Giveaway — Indie Untangled 2021 will be taking place both virtually and in-person. We're really excited to be one of this year's sponsors. Of course we'll be...
08.17.2021
Episode 38: Comfort Knitting
This week we chat about the knitting that happens when everything feels overwhelming. We've got suggestions for projects that will carry you through whatever is bringing you down. Patterns: Crystal Star Wrap by Jen Peck Cinnabar by Andrea Mowry Any sock pattern Dishcloths (and...
08.10.2021
Episode 37: Socks!
One of the few types of knitting (along with hats, scarves, shawls, and mittens... I'm primarily a sweater knitter, okay?) you can do without a pattern! Great Sock Resource: The Knitter’s Book of Socks by Clara Parkes Patterns: Little Squirrel by TinCanKnits - worsted...
08.03.2021
Episode 36: Swanky Emu!
Where to find Swanky Emu Knits (Sarah Krentz) online: Swanky Emu Knits @swankyemuknits on Instagram What's on our needles this week: Outline tank by Jessie Mae make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Make any Jessie Mae pattern that strikes your fancy! End date August...
07.27.2021
Episode 35: Rhinebeck Sweaters
It's the time of year when we start to think about apple cider donuts in the crisp fall air of upstate New York. @Squidney - Sydney Crabaugh @tentacularly - Jenzilla YarnSub.com The Rhinebeck Sweater Lookbook make good Summer KAL: The Jessie Maed-along! Make any Jessie Mae...
07.20.2021
Episode 34: Cast-ons!
We're back! We missed you! Techniques we talked about this week: Backward loop cast on - tutorial by Cocoknits Knitted cast on - tutorial by Tin Can Knits Cable cast on - tutorial by Purl Soho Long Tail cast on - tutorial by Brooklyn Tweed Old...

What's make good: a knitting podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

make good: a knitting podcast episodes:

Minisode - Photograph Knits

Rhinebeck Sweaters 2.0

Trust the Process

Question Roundup

79: Substitute Gauge

78: Yarn Twist

77: Benefits of Knitting

76: Ply

75: WIPs

74: Buttons!

73: Mosaic Knitting

72: Oh Baby!

71: Textured Knits

70: Stitch Markers

69: Scotland!

68: Misfit yarn

67: I-Cords

66: Plant Fibers

65: Your Questions

64: Quick Fixes

63: Sweater Vocab

62: Test Knitting

61: Steeking

60: Garter Stitch

59: Hand Care

58: Frogging

57: The Second Annual Make Good Stashdown!

56: Yarn Detectives Part 2

55: Yarn Detectives Part 1

54: Hats

53: Leftovers and Minis

52: Minisode: A Year of Gratitude

51: Picking Up Stitches

50: Knitting Socks

49: Gift Knits

Episode 48: Knitting Styles

Episode 47: Rhinebeck or Bust

Episode 46: Junction Fiber Mill

Episode 45: Superwash

Episode 44: Bucket List

Episode 43: Mistakes!

Episode 42: Knitting History

Episode 41: Clean It Up

Episode 40: Customize Your Knits

Episode 39: Cotton!

Episode 38: Comfort Knitting

Episode 37: Socks!

Episode 36: Swanky Emu!

Episode 35: Rhinebeck Sweaters

Episode 34: Cast-ons!