YarnStories Podcast

This whole episode is dedicated to my conversation with Jeanette Sloan about Diversity in Knitting and her work to highlight BIPOC Designers and Crafters. Interview Notes: Jeanette Sloan’s Site, Instagram, Ravelry Store Jeanette’s most recent pattern release, the North Point Wrap Black People Do Knit #Diversknitty Sockmatician, founder of the Diversknitty hashtag Lorna Hamilton Brown’s … Continue reading Episode 207 | Jeanette Sloan

This whole episode is dedicated to my conversation with Jeanette Sloan about Diversity in Knitting and her work to highlight BIPOC Designers and Crafters. Interview Notes: Jeanette Sloan’s Site, Instagram, Ravelry Store Jeanette’s most recent pattern release, the North Point Wrap Black People Do Knit #Diversknitty Sockmatician, founder of the Diversknitty hashtag Lorna Hamilton Brown’s … Continue reading Episode 207 | Jeanette Sloan

This episode’s guests are first, Cheryl Kolander, pioneer of Peace Silk and avid natural dyer. Cheryl chats with us about raising silk – Sericulture. Then we chat with Sara Lamb about spinning silk and its various preparations. Interview Notes: Diversity in the Knitting Community. Check out the story highlights from @su.krita, @astitchtowear (who you should … Continue reading Episode 206 | Cheryl Kolander

This episode’s guests are first, Cheryl Kolander, pioneer of Peace Silk and avid natural dyer. Cheryl chats with us about raising silk – Sericulture. Then we chat with Sara Lamb about spinning silk and its various preparations. Interview Notes: Diversity in the Knitting Community. Check out the story highlights from @su.krita, @astitchtowear (who you should … Continue reading Episode 206 | Cheryl Kolander

In this episode we talk to Anne Weil about her new book, Weaving Within Reach, her use of natural materials, and making weaving as approachable as possible. Then I chat with Angela Tong about types of looms and what you can make with them. Interview Notes: Basic Structure of Weaving Anne Weil’s Site, Flax & … Continue reading Episode 205 | Anne Weil – Weaving Within Reach

In this episode we talk to Anne Weil about her new book, Weaving Within Reach, her use of natural materials, and making weaving as approachable as possible. Then I chat with Angela Tong about types of looms and what you can make with them. Interview Notes: Basic Structure of Weaving Anne Weil’s Site, Flax & … Continue reading Episode 205 | Anne Weil – Weaving Within Reach

This episode’s guest is Woolly Wormhead, designer extraordinaire of hats. We talk hat architecture, Brexit, and living in the limbo that it has caused. Interview Notes: Woolly’s Website and her Ravelry Shop Traditional Sideways hat structure Lateralis, the new collection from Woolly Wormhead Fiber Trends Felted Clog pattern Korra and Toph from the Elemental Collection Judy’s … Continue reading Episode 204 | Woolly Wormhead

This episode’s guest is Woolly Wormhead, designer extraordinaire of hats. We talk hat architecture, Brexit, and living in the limbo that it has caused. Interview Notes: Woolly’s Website and her Ravelry Shop Traditional Sideways hat structure Lateralis, the new collection from Woolly Wormhead Fiber Trends Felted Clog pattern Korra and Toph from the Elemental Collection Judy’s … Continue reading Episode 204 | Woolly Wormhead

In this episode I talk to Gabrielle Treanor, a mindfulness coach, author, and podcaster about being present, self care, being kind to yourself, and how those topics intersect with making. Gabrielle and her puppy  Interview Notes: Gabrielle’s Website & her Instagram Pressing Pause Gabrielle’s dog Positive Psychology Kate O’Sullivan (of A Playful Day)’s Conversations From Our … Continue reading Episode 203 | Gabrielle Treanor

In this episode I talk to Gabrielle Treanor, a mindfulness coach, author, and podcaster about being present, self care, being kind to yourself, and how those topics intersect with making. Gabrielle and her puppy  Interview Notes: Gabrielle’s Website & her Instagram Pressing Pause Gabrielle’s dog Positive Psychology Kate O’Sullivan (of A Playful Day)’s Conversations From Our … Continue reading Episode 203 | Gabrielle Treanor