Join host Gea on this eye-opening episode of Skein and Tell as she untangles one of the fiber world’s best-kept secrets: yarn twist direction, and how it could be the real reason your stitches are splitting, fraying, or just feeling off.

Spoiler alert: it’s not you. It’s your S-twist yarn… and if you’re a right-handed crocheter, the plot literally twists.

You’ll discover:

• Why 90% of yarns are S-twist (and what that means for crochet)

• How Z-twist yarns, rare, precious, and wildly underrated, can make your stitches sing

• Sneak peak about our upcoming yarn launch, in collaboration with Bella Coco

• Why twist direction matters more than you think for fiber flow, stitch definition, and overall crochet joy

• How to detect your yarn’s twist like a fiber detective (complete with a twist-test you can try right now)

• What to look for in the perfect high-twist Z yarn—and why they’re worth the hunt

• Plus, don’t miss: Archaeology of Yarn with Yarndiana Jones, where we go full scroll-core with Japan’s wearable paper yarns, WWII fiber ingenuity, and a deep dive into how ancient materials keep showing up in modern makes. Crinkle couture, anyone?

• A very special Weird Yarn Monday where yesterday’s headlines become today’s coasters. Yes, newspaper yarn is real and kind of amazing.

Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned stitch sorcerer, this episode will have you side-eyeing every skein in your stash. Because when it comes to yarn… twist happens and once you see it, you can’t unsee it.

Tag us using #skeinandtell or #hobbiipodcast on Social Media or email me [email protected] if you want to share your stories with us, or if you would like to show the show some love! <3

✨ Disclaimer: This podcast is here to both educate and entertain our beloved fiber fam. While we’re diving into the magical, mystical world of fiber arts and the occult, please remember, it’s all shared with love, curiosity, and a pinch of playful yarn gremlin energy. We’re not here to promote any particular belief system or tell you to hex your ex (no matter how tempting). Always craft with care, respect traditions, and do what feels right for you!

Join host Gea on this enchanted, yarn-tinged episode of Skein and Tell as she casts a cozy spotlight on the magical world where fiber arts and the occult intertwine. That’s right, bestie! We’re talking about spells stitched with purpose, protective pouches crocheted with intention, and the mystical history of yarn-based magic that’s older than your favorite granny square.

Whether you’re already knotting sigils into your WIPs or just now wondering if your stash has auras (it might), this episode is for the curious witches, history nerds, stitchy spellcasters, and everyone who’s ever believed their yarn might be just a little bit magic.

You’ll learn:

• How fiber crafts have been used in rituals for centuries, from the Fates to folk magic
• Why stitches carry energy (and how to channel that into your projects)
• Protective pouches, love amulets, and hexed knots, real fiber-based spellwork explained
• How to craft your own magical makes with color, texture, and intention
• Weaving, spinning, and the enchanted lore behind the humble yarn twist

Plus, don’t miss:

• Weird Yarn Monday, where we head to New Zealand for Possum Yarn, a sustainable, ultra-soft, slightly controversial fiber made from invasive fluff monsters. Cozy meets conservation
• Archaeology of Yarn with Yarndiana Jones, as we unravel the spinning wheel’s epic journey from ancient spindle to fairy-tale icon. Spoiler: it changed everything!

Whether you’re crafting prosperity pouches, stitching spells for self-love, or just vibing with some magical making energy, this episode will have you feeling empowered, enchanted, and maybe just a little bit witchy.

Because every stitch tells a story, and sometimes, it’s a spell.
Love you bestie, bye! 🧶💖🔮

Tag us using #skeinandtell or #hobbiipodcast on Social Media or email me [email protected] if you want to share your stories with us, or if you would like to show the show some love! <3

Join host Gea on this rule-busting, yarn-trusting episode of Skein and Tell as she unravels the magical, messy joy of freestyle fiber art. No pattern? No problem. This episode is your official permission slip to throw out the stitch counts, embrace the wonky, and follow your yarny intuition wherever it leads.

Whether you're reviving an abandoned WIP, crafting a wearable sea slug, or inventing the next fiber fashion genre, this one’s for the rebels, the intuitives, the creative chaos gremlins, and yes, even the scared-but-curious perfectionists.

You’ll learn:

• Why breaking the pattern can actually heal creative burnout
• How to start freestyling without fear (or math-induced headaches)
• Step-by-step tips for freestyling your very first sweater
• How to build your own “garment blueprint” from clothes you already love
• How to use swatching, texture play, and checkpoints to turn chaos into confidence

• Plus, don’t miss: Weird Yarn Monday, where we exfoliate expectations with Coconut Coir Yarn, the scratchy, sustainable overachiever made from coconut husks. Great for plant hangers, bath scrubbies… not so great for baby blankets. You’ve been warned.
• And bringing back our segment What’s Trending, where crochet ballet flats and sheer summer mesh take center stage. It’s all about bows, breathability, and big coastal witch energy this season.

Whether you’re ready to freestyle your next cardigan or just doodle with yarn until it turns into something amazing, this episode will have you embracing the imperfect, the unexpected, and the inspired.

Because crafting isn’t about getting it right... It’s about getting it real! So tag your stitch confessions with #skeinandtell or #hobbiipodcast, on social media, so we can all read them!

And last but not least, send your best (or worst) gauge stories to Gea to ⁠[email protected]⁠  or leave them in a comment!

Love you bestie, bye! 🧶💖

Join host Gea on this deep-dive episode of Skein and Tell as she dares to enter the sacred and slightly unhinged temple of tension: gauge.

From cryptic pattern instructions and sacrificial swatches to the emotional spiral of “Why doesn’t it fit?!”, this episode explores the rituals, myths, and madness of chasing the perfect stitch-per-inch. Whether you’re a swatch sorcerer or a no-gauge rebel who just vibes and prays, this is your crash course in measuring, managing, and maybe even making peace with your tension.

You’ll discover:

• What gauge actually is (and why it’s secretly running your crafting life)
• The difference between helpful swatching and full-on perfectionist chaos
• When to obey gauge, when to rebel, and when to just... give the project to someone smaller
• Real gauge horror stories from the Hobbii team (prepare for the baby romper that fit a toddler)
• How to approach gauge with curiosity instead of fear (and maybe a sacrificial skein)
• Plus, don’t miss our  Archaeology of Yarn  segment with Yarndiana Jones, who reveals how ancient Romans dyed their wool with literal pee, fermented snails, and imperial sass

Whether you’re Team Swatch or Team Chaos, this episode is a hilarious, heartfelt journey into the rituals we build around craft and why perfectionism doesn’t have to run the show.

Tag your stitch confessions with #skeinandtell or #hobbiipodcast, on social media, so we can all read them!

And last but not least, send your best (or worst) gauge stories to Gea to [email protected]  or leave them in a comment!

Join host Gea on this delightfully nerdy episode of Skein and Tell as she opens up her craft drawer (and her heart) to share the fiber tools she loves, the hacks she swears by, and the gadgets that might just be glittery nonsense. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just got your first hook, this is your ultimate guide to the gear that keeps our WIPs moving, and our sanity mostly intact.

You’ll discover:

• The essential tools that earn a permanent spot on Gea’s craft table (and the one that lives in her couch cushions)
• Why ergonomic hooks and swivel cables are the unsung heroes of fiber wellness
• How bobby pins, baby teethers, and old eyeglass cases became chaotic crafting MVPs
• What makes a sock blocker weirdly magical (or just weird)
• Which trendy tools are actually helpful, and which ones are hype disguised as hype

Plus, don’t miss the Archaeology of Yarn segment with Yarndiana Jones as we dig up the mysterious, globe-spanning history of the humble crochet hook.

Whether you're fully kitted out or living that yarn goblin life with a hook, hope, and vibes, this episode will have you laughing, learning, and maybe reorganizing your notions pouch (again).

Vote, tag your chaos with #skeinandtell or #hobbiipodcast and send Gea your weirdest tool story to [email protected], we might just read it on a future episode!

Join host Gea on this globetrotting episode of Skein and Tell as she takes you on a whirlwind fiber adventure across the world’s most magical yarn festivals and events. From cozy sheep-filled fields in Scotland to sun-drenched Mediterranean marketplaces and vibrant indie pop-ups in Seoul, this is your ultimate travel guide to the places where skeins, stitches, and soul collide.

You’ll discover:

• Which castle-turned-festival in France smells like lavender and destiny

• Why Rhinebeck is basically the Beyoncé of North American yarn events

• The Tokyo festival where kawaii chaos meets sashiko serenity

• How yarn festivals in South America and Africa are blending tradition, sustainability, and serious indie flair

• Tips, stories, and swoon-worthy locations that will have you planning your next fiber pilgrimage before the episode ends

Plus, don’t miss the Archaeology of Yarn segment with Yarndiana Jones as we explore the wild history of fiber embellishments: beads, buttons, sequins, and all the shiny little things that have powered revolutions (and runways) for millennia.

Whether you're booking a ticket or building a dream list, this episode is your invitation to explore the colorful, cozy, and sometimes chaotic world of yarn travel.

Join host Gea in this revolutionary episode of Skein and Tell as she unravels the wild, woolly world of the 1970s fiber movement, when crochet left the living room and moved into communes, protests, and feminist collectives. This isn’t your grandma’s yarn story (well, okay, maybe your grandma was awesome). We’re talking radical DIY, psychedelic ponchos, and how a humble hook helped people reclaim their lives, their voices, and their wardrobes.

You'll learn about:

• How crochet became the craft of counterculture in communes and feminist movements

• The surprising role yarn played in the back-to-the-land movement and spiritual communities

• Why making your own clothes was (and still is) an act of protest

• A heartfelt listener story on how crochet became a tool for mental health and healing

• The modern-day echoes of the '70s in today’s maker movement and fiber community

This episode blends history, humor, and humanity with a whole lot of heart. Whether you're into fringe vests, feminist stitches, or just want an excuse to call your yarn stash a spiritual journey, this one’s for you.

So grab your hook, put on some Joni Mitchell, and let’s crochet our way through the revolution, one granny square at a time.

Join host Gea in this fierce and fabulous episode of Skein and Tell as she pulls back the curtain on Yarn Punk, the movement where knitting needles double as protest signs and crochet hooks stitch stories of resistance. From punk fashion icons to modern-day craftivism, this episode is all about flipping the script on what fiber arts mean.

You'll learn about:

• How DIY fiber art became a symbol of rebellion, empowerment, and identity
• Why crocheting your own wardrobe is an act of anti-fast-fashion defiance

• Vivienne Westwood, yarn bombing, and the stitched statements of punk history

• Archeology of Yarn with Yarndiana Jones: The colorful (and smelly) legacy of natural dyes and how they shaped the world

• How knitting and crochet are reclaiming space as tools of gender resistance and protest
• Plus, don’t miss a hilariously iconic listener submission in the debut of Tangled Tales, a cautionary, condom-shaped journey through vintage crochet books and furry yarn mistakes

This episode is loud, heartfelt, a little chaotic, and unapologetically DIY. Whether you're a punk at heart or just love a little grit in your granny squares, Yarn Punk will inspire you to pick up your hook, your voice, and your rebellion, one stitch at a time.

So grab your tea and your combat boots, and get ready to stitch back against the system.

Yay! Season 2 is here! You can look forward to a new episode launching every Monday in the next 2 months!

Join host Gea in this delightfully practical episode of Skein and Tell as she tackles one of the biggest challenges every yarn lover faces: stash chaos! Whether you’re drowning in a pile of mystery skeins or just need an excuse to label everything with washi tape, this episode is packed with clever, real-world tips to help you finally get your yarn (and your sanity) organized.

You'll learn about:

• How to sort your yarn stash without guilt or overwhelm

• Smart, stylish, and budget-friendly storage solutions for every space

• The truth about cedar chests, vacuum bags, and why ziplock might be your new BFF

• Labeling hacks to save your future self from fiber confusion

• Creative ways to store WIPs, tools, and “special” yarns so nothing gets lost in the shuffle

• Launching a new segment: Keep Calm & Craft On, where we hear a heartwarming listener story that proves crafting isn’t just a hobby but healing

• What's Trending: Maximalism & Grannycore Revival

This episode blends humor, heartfelt moments, and genuinely useful advice to help you love your stash instead of hiding from it. Whether you’re a spreadsheet stash master or a proud yarn gremlin, Gea’s got tips from everybody at Hobbii's office, laughs, and all the cozy vibes to make organizing feel like a joy instead of a chore.

So grab your favorite beverage, take a deep breath, and let’s finally tame that stash beast, one skein at a time.

Join host Gea from Hobbii on this exhilarating episode of "Skein and Tell" as she dives deep into the wild and wonderful world of Extreme Projects in Fiber Arts! From gigantic blankets that cover football fields to gravity-defying yarn installations, this episode is bursting with jaw-dropping feats and inspiring stories that push the boundaries of creativity. You'll learn about:

• The incredible individuals behind record-breaking knitting and crochet projects.
• Massive collaborative efforts that bring communities together through yarn.
• Eco-conscious initiatives using fiber arts to raise awareness about environmental issues.
• The amazing scale and dedication required for life-sized crocheted animal sculptures.
• Ethical and unusual fibers like Peace Silk, and the stories they tell.

Whether you're fascinated by the sheer scale of these projects, intrigued by the artistic expression, or simply looking for motivation to push your own crafting limits, this episode is a rollercoaster ride through the most extraordinary achievements in fiber arts.
Until next time... Keep dreaming big and crafting even bigger!