Episode 346 - An Ode to Chunky Yarns & Spinning with Michael Smith

Knit Picks' Podcast

While the word "chunky" in relation to yarn is not an official yarn weight class, it is common to refer to thicker yarns, Aran, Bulky, Super Bulky and Jumbo as "Chunky". Today on the Knit Picks Podcast the team talks about chunky yarns and what to do with them! First up Lee and Stacey check in on their WIPs and discuss projects to knit with Bulky and Super Bulky yarns. Later Lee sits down with Michael Smith aka @piece4peacecrafting to learn more about his knitting and his spinning journey. Lee and Stacey talk about the benefits of working with chunky yarns. Projects knit up faster with chunky yarns but also create a thicker fabric. If you’re new to bulky and super bulky yarns, try them out. See what happens.

Dance teacher by day and lover of crafts by night, Michael Smith, only recently got into spinning yarn after a friend arranged to buy him a spinning wheel for his birthday. Since then he's been hooked on its meditative movement and even spins every morning with his tea or coffee.

Mentioned in this Episode: Etsy shop with Lee's darning loom Yarn Weights explained Lee's WotA-held-double cardigan Mini Kitty Pouf Windfall Collection Fable Fur Tuff Granny Throw Arya by Kristina Morrissey Professor Meow Pullover by Claire Slade Wonderfluff Michael Smith on Instagram Piece4PeaceCrafting Podcast Wool of the Andes Roving Beginner Drop Spindle Set (on sale this week) Drop Spindle Foldable Spinning Wheel

Timestamps:0:00 Lee and Stacey check in 17:24 Summer Sale 18:13 Michael Smith Interview 43:34 Credits

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