On today's episode I welcome Barry Klein, owner of Trendsetter Yarns. Barry grew up in the knitting industry by working in his mother's yarn shop. Barry learned how to design patterns and eventually began designing knitwear for his yarn shop customers and the movie industry. Barry and his Mom started Trendsetter with the idea of bringing the most exciting textured and fashion yarns to the knitting customer. In 2012, Lotus Yarns joined the Trendsetter family, offering a collection of luxury fibers. 24 years since the start of Trendsetter, Barry continues to guide the company and create on-trend yarns and knitting patterns. Barry has published 5 knitting books, appeared on a variety of craft television shows, is a knitting spokesperson and teacher at Stitches Events, Vogue Knitting Live, and trunk shows. Barry has been a voted member of “Top 10 Men who Knit Throughout History.” For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/ Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast

 

Welcome to another Ask Kara & Tabetha Anything episode! In this off-the-cuff convo-style episode, Tabetha and I chat about Creative Knitting Magazine, TNNA, Sweet Georgia Yarns, and a doozy of a question from caller Jennie Clark. Also, this episode is the first of it’s kind and a little daring for us because it’s raw and unedited! It’s just us, right out the the gate from the moment I hit record. You’re getting it all…no intro music, no editing. The bottom line is, I know you want good content. It’s not about fancy background music. We think you’ll really like this radical new approach! 

 

 

 

Episode highlights:

* We chat about our upcoming trip to TNNA in June.

* Why Tabetha passed the baton as the Creative Knitting newsletter editor to Beth Whiteside.

* Her role as Contributing Editor of Creative Knitting magazine and what inspires her to write her articles.

* We talk about the swatch review process and how we plan the yarn review for each issue.

* Caller Jenny Clark asks if blocked pieces soaked in hair conditioner make them softer and we answer!

* There are two schools of thought on blocking – steam iron or wet blocking and we explore both.

* Send happy, fuzzy thoughts to Tabetha who will be moving to Tennessee in a few short months!

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Welcome to another Ask Kara & Tabetha Anything episode! In this off-the-cuff convo-style episode, Tabetha and I chat about Creative Knitting Magazine, TNNA, Sweet Georgia Yarn, and a doozy of a question from caller Jenny Clark. Also, this episode is the first of it's kind and a little daring for us because it's raw and unedited! It's just us, right out the the gate from the moment I hit record. You're getting it all...no intro music, no editing. The bottom line is, I know you want good content. It's not about fancy background music. We think you'll really like this radical new approach! For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/ Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast

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Welcome to another Ask Kara & Tabetha Anything episode! In this off-the-cuff convo-style episode, Tabetha and I chat about Creative Knitting Magazine, TNNA, Sweet Georgia Yarn, and a doozy of a question from caller Jenny Clark. Also, this episode is the first of it's kind and a little daring for us because it's raw and unedited! It's just us, right out the the gate from the moment I hit record. You're getting it all...no intro music, no editing. The bottom line is, I know you want good content. It's not about fancy background music. We think you'll really like this radical new approach! For more episodes like this visit: www.PowerPurlsPodcast To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186 To get Kara's FREE 8-Steps to Creating a Killer Design Proposal: https://karagottwarner.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c10c73f72a2%3A166d5aeedb46dc/5730450056151040/ Support the show! www.Patreon.com/PowerPurlsPodcast

 

In this episode, I chat with Francoise Danoy, knitwear designer, Instagram guru and Marketing maven, who designs under the label Aroha Knits. Her brand’s mission is to enrich, encourage and empower creatives in the fiber industry so that they can fearlessly pursue their goal of running a small fiber business. You’ll learn how Francoise took her Instagram following to over 15k loyal followers and she will explain exactly how she did it!  

“Thanks to social media and the internet, the world is becoming more interconnected. People from many different communities are introducing the craft of knitting to their own cultures and starting businesses.”

— Francoise Danoy

Episode highlights:

* How the persistence of pursuing her hobby full time paid off, which led her to starting a successful knit design business in 2015.

* Why always stretching yourself and remaining curious is important to grow as a designer and business owner.

* Francoise shares the unique back story about her designs and how she’s reached knitters from her own Māori culture through knitting.

* How she empowers and inspires fellow “Fiber Bosses” trying start a business as a knit pattern designer.

* Francoise discusses her wildly popular 5 Shawls, 5 Days Challenge and how you can join in!

* Learn how she went from zero to more than 15k followers on Instagram!

* The value of being published in a major knitting magazine in order to reach a larger audience. Francoise was published in Creative Knitting magazine Spring 2016 and will be in the upcoming Winter 2016 issue.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Learn Francoise’s top 5 tips for creating an engaged and growing audience on Instagram with this FREE pdf guide!

Francoise and Chelsea Fitch co-host the Fiber Boss Podcast.

 

Learn more about Francoise:

Web: ArohaKnits.com

Instagram: Instagram.com/ArohaKnits

Facebook: The Fiber Boss Facebook Group

Power Purls is on Patreon! Check out the details here to learn how to become a patron of the show… there are some pretty sweet rewards for getting in on this ground-floor level!

In this episode, I chat with Francoise Danoy, knitwear designer, Instagram guru and Marketing maven, who designs under the label Aroha Knits. Her brand's mission is to enrich, encourage and empower creatives in the fiber industry so that they can fearlessly pursue their goal of running a small fiber business. You'll learn how Francoise took her Instagram following to over 15k loyal followers and she will explain exactly how she did it! To read to the full show notes and get the free guide: www.PowerPurlsPodcast. com To subscribe on itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

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Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]

In this episode, I chat with Francoise Danoy, knitwear designer, Instagram guru and Marketing maven, who designs under the label Aroha Knits. Her brand's mission is to enrich, encourage and empower creatives in the fiber industry so that they can fearlessly pursue their goal of running a small fiber business. You'll learn how Francoise took her Instagram following to over 15k loyal followers and she will explain exactly how she did it! To read to the full show notes and get the free guide: www.PowerPurlsPodcast. com To subscribe on itunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

 

 

Today I’m chatting with Lena Skvagerson, the lead designer and visionary behind Annie’s Signature Designs. Lena joined Annie’s in 2014, bringing with her over 25 years in the European design markets. We talk about her vision for the new Annie’s Signature Designs Summer Love Collection, 20 + upscale knit and crochet patterns, released April 2016. We also talk about her experience as both Associate Producer and knit and crochet expert on the Annie’s PBS television series, Knit and Crochet Now!, and what it’s like creating this popular show.

 

“If you’re already living your passion, you definitely have potential… you shouldn’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and get started even if it’s a small step.”

— Lena Skvagerson

Episode highlights:

* Get the scoop from Lena about the making of the new Summer Love pattern collection from Annie’s Signature Designs.

* Why this is so different than anything Annie’s is done to date and why it’s so unique.

* What it’s like being part of the Annie’s PBS television show, Knit and Crochet Now! as both an expert and the Associate Producer.

* Advice for someone just starting out- Lena believes that if you have passion then you’re already halfway there. 

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View the Annie’s Summer Love Knit Lookbook here and watch the video below to see this design in action! 

Mentioned in this episode:

KnitandCrochet.com, the Annie’s PBS television series. Learn more about All-Access membership details.

Learn more about Lena and Annie’s Signature Designs:

The NEW Summer Love Collection and the full lineup of Annie’s Signature Designs patterns: AnniesSignatureDesigns.com

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Today I'm chatting with Lena Skvagerson, the lead designer and visionary behind Annie's Signature Designs. Lena draws from 25 years in the European design markets before joining Annie's in 2014. We talk about her vision for the new Annie's Signature Designs Summer Love Collection and her experience as Associate Producer and Expert on the Annie's PBS television show, Knit and Crochet Now! Enter to win the Chamisal Knit Tee Kit here: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/LenaGiveaway (Contest ends midnight, April 30, 2016) To read the show notes: www.PowerPurlsPodcast.com/025-lena-skvagerson To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186

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I take ONE new podcast launch client per month because this how I keep the highest quality in my work, the white glove treatment for YOU.

Invest in the podcast you want to give to the world.

So here’s what you need to do if you want to lock in your spot with me:

Visit karagottwarner.com/services and click on the Ready, Set, Launch program and I will immediately be in touch to set up your onboarding session. If you have questions about the program, feel free to email me at [email protected]

Today I'm chatting with Lena Skvagerson, the lead designer and visionary behind Annie's Signature Designs. Lena draws from 25 years in the European design markets before joining Annie's in 2014. We talk about her vision for the new Annie's Signature Designs Summer Love Collection and her experience as Associate Producer and Expert on the Annie's PBS television show, Knit and Crochet Now! Enter to win the Chamisal Knit Tee Kit here: www.powerpurlspodcast.com/LenaGiveaway (Contest ends midnight, April 30, 2016) To read the show notes: www.PowerPurlsPodcast.com/025-lena-skvagerson To subscribe on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/power-purls-podcast/id1043956186