Knitalong Podcasts

What are we wearing? Marklee DK by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Marklee Confetti by Veera Valimaki Pavement by Veera Valimaki So Faded by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Confadement What are we stalking? Sangatsu Shawl by Eri Shimizu The Kindness of Ravens by Harper Bee Corvids, 19 by Harper Bee Paul Klee Sweater by Midori Hirosi Brooklyn Raglan by Tori Yu Dr…

What are we wearing? Beacon by Shellie Anderson The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger What are we stalking? Leicht by Annette Schleicher Family Tree Beanie by Svetlana Volkova Aran Sweater by MONM Knitting Himiko by Ririko Tonn Pullover by Ailbiona McLochlainn Open Cables Vest by Therese Chynoweth What are we knitting? Calliope by Melissa C…

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments and well wishes for our 11th Anniversary episode. We truly appreciate it, and love having you along on this wonderful crafting adventure. It's been a month since a regular episode, so our segments are a bit more pattern-packed than usual. Fasten your seatbelts, and let's go! What are we wearing? Sian by E…

Yes, it is our 11th anniversary and we are partying like we're at a yarn shop after a very long pandemic! Album of the Year Knitting the National Parks by Nancy Bates Yosemite Beanie by Nancy Bates Group Achievement of the Year: Charity knitting Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley Bird and Wildlife Rescue Nests by Karen Gunderson Project Knitwell Son…

What are we wearing? Sophie Scarf by PetiteKnit Sharlene's Sophie The Weekender by Andrea Mowry Sharlene's Weekender Puntilla by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Puntilla Bifrost by Cate Carter-Evans Gayle's Bifrost Ravenscliffe by Annie Hamilton Gayle's Ravenscliffe Rituals by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Rituals Lead the Way by Megan Doherty What are we stalk…

What are we wearing? Fading Point by Joji Locatelli Focus Dress by Meiju KP Gayle's Focus Dress Viajante by Martina Behm Gayle's Viajante Slow Curves by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Slow Curves What are we stalking? Hipsulaisen Karuselli by Kati Koitto Lucky Hat Wrap by Safiyyah Talley What are we knitting? Crystal Fantasy by Joji Locatelli Anthology Thr…

What are we wearing? Weekender by Andrea Mowry Sharlene's Weekender The Lounger by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Lounger What are we stalking? Sunday Crew by Kate Oates Just Try It by Susan Ashcroft Walls (Circus) Wrap by SweaterFreak Black Sheep, White Sheep by Susan B. Anderson A Good Vintage Cardigan by Fran Morgan Hermione's Everyday Socks by Erica Lu…

What are we wearing? Sorrel by Wool & Pine Sharlene wearing a Gayle-made Sorrel Rituals by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Rituals What are we stalking? Flower Greetings by Dolly Laishram Monday to Friday Socks by Noma Ndlovu Wisdom of the Moon Shawl by Capik Beneath a Summer Sky by Debra Gerhard Plaidvent by Julia-Maria Heggenbart What are we knitting? Cow…

What are we wearing? Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Pacific Crest Pressed Flowers by Amy Christophers Gayle's Pressed Flowers shawl What are we stalking? Cat Face by Tracy Widens Waterfall by Yumiko Alexander Asher Skirt by Kaitlin Barthold What are we knitting? Cowl by The Seamen's Church Institute A pois Cardigan by Eri Shimizu Mor…

What are we wearing? Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Frank Shawl Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Superhero "cape" KP Pullover by Eri Shimizu Gayle's KP Pullover What are we stalking? First Date by Carol Sunday LämminHelläPehmoinen by Pirjo Lakkapää ja Katri Raunama Metanoia Wrap by Christina Campbell Southern Spirit by Joji Lo…

What are we wearing? Sorrel by Wool & Pine Sharlene's Sorrel The Lounger by Joji Locatelli What are we stalking? Whidbey Sweater by Wool & Pine Rerelax by Ririko Relax by Ririko Nouvelle Vague by Kate Gilbert Featherwork by Jairlyn Mason What are we knitting? No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams Divvy by Annie Baker Rafa's Hat by Joji Locatelli Gossamer…

What are we wearing? Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Elorie Super Simple Summer Sweater by Joji Locatelli Gayle's Super Simple Summer Sweater Wanderers Slippers by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Wanderers Slippers Habitation Throw by Helen Stewart Gayle's Habitation Throw What are we stalking? Fallen by Kyle Vey Ever Fall Cardigan by Elisa Hartzel Mor…

What are we wearing? Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Tii Pullover Vinyarnsa by Shelley L. Brander What are we stalking? Fairy Flower Vines by Claire Olivia Golden Ieri by Mara Nicole Forest Weave by Yumiko Alexander Gossamer by Joji Locatelli Gama by Manos de Uruguay Design Team Viatori by Julia Farwell Clay What are we knitting? No Sweat…

We are currently in the middle of a California heat wave and neither of us have been wearing knitwear! What are we stalking? Hento by Meiju K-P Leafy Baby Blanket by Layla Alieva Daily Sweater by Knitail Journey by Gift of Knitting Designs Pressed Flowers Hat by Amy Christoffers Rough Road Hat by Shannon Larson What are we knitting? Lace & Fade Box…

What are we wearing? Ranunculus by Midori Hirosi Sharlene's Ranunculus Gayle's Ranunculus Foret by Eri Shimizu What are we stalking? Ingrid Sweater by PetiteKnit Ingrid Slipover by PetiteKnit Three Season Cardigan by Wool & Pine Tavalli Cardigan by Rosa P Fernanda Pullover by EweKnit Toronto What are we knitting? Gabrielle by Leila Raven Sharlene's…

As Gayle and I see old episodes while we are migrating to a new podcast hosting service we will probably revisit some topics we've discussed in the past. Things change over a decade as we find when we discuss what is in our knitting notions bags/boxes/tins! What are we wearing? Wishes Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Wishes Cardigan What are w…

What are we wearing? Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Elorie No Sweat Shirt by Park Williams What are we stalking? Sprinkled with Kindness by Cally Monster Log Cabin Square by Julie Harrison Riika Top by Rosa P Shifty by Andrea Mowry Cloud Iridescence by Kathryn Bernard Hunter Hammersen's patterns What are we knitting? Ranunculus by Midori Hi…

What are we wearing? Current by Cecily Glowik MacDonald Elton by Joji Locatelli What are we stalking? Tune by Ankestrick Lace & Fade Boxy by Joji Locatelli Tile a day blanket by Michelle Makepeace Rituals by Joji Locatelli Catch my Heart by Joji Locatelli Loose Socks by Casual Fashion Queen What are we knitting? The Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli Ra…

What are we wearing? Little Bird by Veera Valimaki Sharlene's Little Bird Hitofude Cardigan by Hiroko Fukatsu Gayle's Hitofude What are we stalking? Wimpelkette by Knitcats Design Blooming in the Mist by Mandy C. Ofelia by Maria Martins Fairchild by Bristol Ivy Longline Cardigan by Joji Locatelli Ravishing Vest by Joji Locatelli Thank you to our sp…

What are we wearing? Annabelle Blouse by Sys Fredans Sharlene's Annabelle Blouse What are we stalking? Solstice Wrap by Ambah O'Brien Flora's Fauna by Rosina Plane Ishidatami by Ririko Upsala Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Miane by Xiaowei Design Eloise Top by Friday Knits What are we knitting? Sharlene's no-pattern ribbed hat Forêt by Eri Shimizu No Sw…

What are we wearing? Parallelolamb by Stephen West Sharlene's Parallelolamb What are we stalking? Promenade Blouse by Caidree Hajuki topdown by Eri Shimizu So Summer Shorts by Jessie Maed Designs Deep Breath sweater by Kirsten Hipsky Gayle's Deep Breath Wilderness Cardigan by Megan Nodecker Iroiro by Miyuki Watanabe Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine Flo…

What are we wearing? Newsom by Bristol Ivy Waits by Bristol Ivy Gayle's Bits and Bobs What are we stalking? Floodlight Tee by Tanis Lavallee A Study in Pink by Melanie Berg Anker's Summer Shirt by PetiteKnit Pearly Beach by Meiju K-P Solina by Meiju K-P Long Road Hoodie by Meiju K-P What are we knitting? Sharlene's 4-point hat Granito by Joji Locat…

What are we wearing? Cedar Pullover by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Cedar Pullover Clio by Elizabeth Doherty Gayle's Clio What are we stalking? Peach Fuzz by Melanie Berg My Cozy C2C Shawl by Suzanne Reed Witches Britches by Mel Clark Culottes//Kulot by Anna and Heidi Pickles Little Dots Socks by Summer Lee Fade it! Sideways by Katrine Birkenwasser Wa…

What are we wearing? Granito by Joji Locatelli Magnolia Chunky Cardigan by Camilla Vad What are we stalking? Newborn Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk Baby Vertebrae by Kelly van Neikerk Mama Vertebrae by Kelly van Niekerk Cotton Culottes by Katharina von Bluementhol Miniature Fried Egg Crochet Potholder by Marta Wawrzyniak Hansel (Full Version) by Gu…

What are we wearing? Blueprint by Joan Forgione Liv Light by Carrie Bostick Hoge What are we stalking? Camaro by Tanis Lavallee Jersey Onur by Lucía Ruiz de Aguirre Hennin Cat Hat by Anna May Lee Pink is for Power by Melanie Berg Ardleigh Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Frifräsarkoftan by Anna Bauer What are we knitting? Tii Pullover by Joji Locatelli Ha…

What are we wearing? Beacon by Shellie Anderson BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Gayle's BlueSand What are we stalking? Domes around the World - Kharkiv by Hinterm Stein Sunshine on my Shoulders by Lissy Jayne The JazzaGal by Mary Annarella Floriculture by Dawn Barker Sunanami Cardigan by Ririko It's Not about the Hat by Susan Rainy What are …

What are we wearing? Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Southern Spirit Björkö by Anna Frieberg Gayle's Björkö What are we stalking? Weekend Shorty Socks by Summer Lee Crochet Lollipop Heart by Marina Kambur Wister Hat by Courtney Kellley Fernhill Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Frida by Emilie Luis Sea Glass Sweater by Wool & Pine Sea Glass Ha…

What are we wearing? Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty Unbearable Hoodie by Les Garçons What are we stalking? Rib Cardigan by Norah Gaughan Always There by Joji Locatelli Stochastic by Hunter Hammersen Hazeldene by Xiaowei Design Breezy Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Sharlene's Breezy by Hannah Fettig What are we knitting? Sharlene is knitting generic ribbed …

After a long break, the podcast returns with a big chatty update about where I've been, what I've been up to, and what's coming next. Things will be looking a little different for Curious Handmade in 2022, but that's a good thing! I also have a big batch of giveaway and knitalong knitters to announce! So grab your knitting and let's catch up.…

What are we wearing? Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Southern Spirit Björkö by Anna Frieberg Gayle's Björkö What are we stalking? Weekend Shorty Socks by Summer Lee Crochet Lollipop Heart by Marina Kambur Wister Hat by Courtney Kellley Fernhill Hat by Kate Gagnon Osborn Frida by Emilie Luis Sea Glass Sweater by Wool & Pine Sea Glass Ha…

What were we wearing in 2012? Rocky Coast Cardigan by Hannah Fettig Sharlene's Foggy Coast Cardigan Favorite Cardigan from Wendy Bernard Sharlene's Favorite Cardigan The Traveling Sweater to A. Karen Alfke Émilien by Ariana Caron-Lacoste Gayle's Emilien Oranje by Ann Weaver Gayle's Oranje 5200K by SuviKnits Gayle's original 5200K Gayle's remade 520…

What are we wearing? Elorie by Elizabeth Doherty The Classic by Espace Tricot Gayle's Classic What are we stalking? Small Street Wrap by Noma Ndlovu CozyX by Hinterm Stein Purl Soho Reversible Hat by Purl Soho Mazzy by Elizabeth Smith Fairy Bouquet by Joanna Ang Lady Bird Wrap by Joji Locatelli What are we knitting? Ebbets by Elizabeth Doherty On t…

What are we wearing? Boxy by Joji Locatelli Jujuy by Joji Locatelli Copy.Cat C.C. beanie by Emily Ingrid What are we stalking? The Lounger by Joji Locatelli OUCH! - a somewhat different pincushion by Gitwerg What are we knitting? Fish Lips Kiss Heel by Sox Therapist Memory blanket by Georgie Nicolson Gayle's Fault Long, Summer Cardigan by Joji Loca…

I’ve got lots of Knitalong news, some Shawl Society yarn restocks from favourite indies, and of course, I also released the very last pattern of this year’s Knitvent, The Ever After Shawl, so I’m sharing a bit about my design process for that one, too. Finally, I have some Christmas treats for you, including an exclusive discount code from another …

What are we wearing? Burdock Cardigan by Maura Kirk Sharlene's Burdock BlueSand Cardigan by La Maison Rililie Gayle's BlueSand Cardigan Wanderers Slippers by Andrea Mowry Gayle's Wanderers Slippers What are we stalking? Small Street Wrap by Noma Ndlovu Southern Spirit by Joji Locatelli Samovar by Laura Chau Ziggy Interrupted by Sandra Paul Painting…

I’ve been keeping a pretty massive project under wraps all year, but I can finally share! This week on the podcast I’m chatting about an ambitious quilt-design project I’ve been working on in the background for months. And there’s a new Knitvent pattern to discuss, of course: the very fun and quick Montage Hat. Finally, I’m still pondering what to …

What are we wearing? Sharlene discovered her shawl project was not on Ravelry! Ninilchik Swoncho by Caitlin Hunter What are we stalking? Morgan by Elizabeth Smith Flaum by Justyna Lorkowska Troll by Gabriela Widner-Hanke Esk by Kate Davies Designs Dathan pullover by Kate Davies Designs Sea Glass Tee by Wool & Pine Quadrillion by Meghan Fernandes Wh…

We’re all about homemade gifts right now at Curious Handmade HQ! We’ve got lots of chat on this week’s podcast about just why it’s so special to give and receive things made by hand. I’ve just finished a few myself, which I’ll share with you, and we also have not one but two brand new Knitvent 2021 patterns to discuss. So grab your project bag and …

This week, I’m talking a bit about my design inspiration for this latest, very cosy Knitvent pattern (hint, it has to do with a favourite film) as well as mini review of my 2021 Happiness Project and what’s left to be done (I promise I’ll update you properly in the new year). I also have some thoughts on two ways I try to protect my creativity: dec…

After all the teasing and guessing, the first design of Knitvent 2021 has been revealed! The Skyline Wrap is a holiday rom-com inspired pattern designed to use up scraps or a yarn advent calendar. Today on the podcast I’m talking a bit about the pattern as well as my plans for the last bit of the year, heading into the holidays: where I’ve gotten t…

What are we wearing? Hood on the Moon by Katrin Schneider Sharlene's Hood on the Moon Focus Dress by Meiju K-P Gayle's Focus Dress What are we stalking? On the C Train by Espace Tricot The Tiny Collection by Oomieknits An Elastic Product by Karida Collins Acts of Kindness: Oddments Knitdown Two by Rosemary Hill Keepsake by Rosemary Hill Lunenburg P…

We’re gearing up for Halloween this week at Curious Handmade HQ, with costume prep in high gear (including something for our pup Sindy to wear!) This week on the podcast I’m reflecting on how close we’re getting to the end of the year, and how to make the most of it. With the first Knitvent 2021 pattern release coming up fast, I’m sharing more abou…

What are we wearing? On the Porch by Fifty Four Ten Studio Felix Pullover by Amy Christoffers What are we stalking? Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Pacific Crest The Frank Shawl by Joji Locatelli Inspiration for The Frank Shawl here Keseran Pasaran by Eri Shimizu Ariana by Amy Christoffers The Classic by Espace Tricot Longline Cardiga…

I’m just back from a lovely knitting retreat in the rainforest and am full of stories to share. On this episode, I’m also introducing the brand new shawl pattern I designed for the retreat, Blossom Time. And we have some fun holiday chat, with Halloween costume plans and the big Knitvent theme reveal to discuss! So pull up your cosiest chair, pick …

What are we wearing? Donner by Elizabeth Doherty Sharlene's Donner Calico by Dawn Barker Gayle's Calico What are we stalking? Fall Harvest Charm Set by Susan B. Anderson Sillyheart Shawl by Kelly McClure Princess Leia's Knitted Wig by Ainur Berkimbayeva Gartrell Crew by Tanis Lavallee Slippy V Crescent by Stephen West Soorik by Gudrun Johnston What…

In-person knitting events are rare and precious these days (and we never know if they’re actually going to happen until the last minute!) so I’m savouring the run-up to the retreat I’m hoping to attend! I’ve also just released the final design from this year’s Shawl Society, and I think you’re really going to love it. I have some KAL winners to ann…

Join me for a quick catch up over coffee this week as I talk about what’s going on in the world of Curious Handmade. We have a big BOGO sale this weekend to kick off the start of the Knitvent 2021 launch, I've just come back from a big photo shoot, and I’m trying to end the year strong with some habits that I know make life better. So fill your mug…

What are we wearing? Lightweight Hipster by Joji Locatelli Sharlene's Hipster Solasta by Kindred Red Gayle's Solasta What are we stalking? Riverway by Veera Välimäki May(be) Queen by La Maison Rililie Sonetto by Yamagara Rhapsody Socks by Knox Moutain Knit Co What are we knitting? Pacific Crest by Elizabeth Doherty Long Summer Cardigan by Joji Loca…

How do you find the time and mental space for creativity when life feels chaotic? Today on the podcast I’m talking a little about how I’ve been managing the messiness of everyday life and the concept of “life admin.” I also have some exciting things on the horizon: a big photoshoot, yarn hints for the final design of the Shawl Society season, and o…

Our newest secret design from The Shawl Society 5 has been revealed, and this week on the podcast I’m talking about the new pattern and the gorgeous yarn we chose for the sample. I’ve also got some quilt content: what I’m working on and whether I want to bring quilt patterns into the Curious Handmade world or whether it’s better to keep quilting as…