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Keri Smith talks with Neil James, Editor of Blocked Mag, about the most recent battles in the SJW Knitting Wars, including the attempted cancellation of Kristy Glass. Plus we talk about his brand new knitting magazine, Blocked Magazine, featuring patterns and essays from across the knitting community. What role does humor play in pushing back against bullies and bad ideology? Neil James is the Editor of Blocked Magazine, a FREE knitting and crochet magazine and a labor of love you can support here: https://www.patreon.com/BlockedMagazine Or follow on Instagram here: @uknittedkingdom and @blockedmag Read Blocked Magazine for FREE here: https://linktr.ee/Blockedmagazine
My guest today, Kristy Glass, started her career in NYC on the stage and screen and then came to knitting after convalescing from some health issues. From there, she started Kristy Glass Knits and has grown it to meteoric new levels. Today, she boasts 26K Instagram followers and 24K subscribers on her youtube channel. She also has a robust Patreon account where she offers premium video content. Today we’re going to talk about some of the steps Kristy took along the way to arrive at this place so quickly.
Knitwear designer Bristol Ivy is proof that believing in yourself is the first step to success. She sits down with Kristy Glass, sharing why she never doubted herself, New Zealand’s influence on her, and why she does whatever she wants now.
Every expert was once a beginner. Bag designer and educator Ellie Lum reminiscences on her not-so-pretty first attempts with Kristy Glass. She also explains why teaching adults is hard, and why you should make things more than once.
Sometimes expectations can hold you back. Embroidery artist Jessica Long talks with Kristy Glass about how letting go helped free her creative flow, her past life as a scientist, and the benefits of being vulnerable.
Graffiti artist Allison Tinati (aka Hueman) was discovered when she was in high school. She chats with Kristy Glass about her humble beginnings and how she manages her demanding schedule as one of the genre’s most sought-after artists.
Who knew you needed math to design a room? Interior designer Jo Gick chats with Kristy Glass about using math in design, when she says “no” to potential clients, and why creating something she dreamed up still excites her.
When it comes to your passion, you've got to start somewhere. Food photographer Brooke Lark chats with Kristy Glass about how she started a blog (without knowing what to put on it) — and how she deals with the "imposter syndrome."
What inspires a famous cartoonist and illustrator? Jon Chad talks with Kristy Glass about a few of his influences, including Godzilla, Power Rangers, and artist Julie Chen.
What does it mean to be creative on your own terms? Katie Dalebout catches up with Kristy Glass about just that — as well as her life-changing health scare and beginnings as a performer.
Today on the show I have Kristy Glass. Kristy does a lot, she is best known as a youtuber with a focus on yarn and knitting but she does many things far beyond this – my favorite being the baby wrangler, who knew that was a job. I also think you’ll enjoy hearing about the wonderful yes attitude her parents embraced and raised her with as a child. Show notes:https://knitcollage.com/blogs/podcast/41
Brainy thing: 19:29 Behind the Redwood Curtain 30:45 What We’re Learning from Our Knitting Nothing could be easier than Kirsten Hipsky’s #576 Knit Lace Jar Cover http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/knit-lace-jar-covers so of course Margaret had to complicate it by learning a new technique: this time a garter stitch kitchener which turned out less complicated than the standard stockinette kitchener. Garter stitch Kitchener: http://www.knittinghelp.com/video/play/grafting-garter-kitchener-stitch Catherine is starting a new Bunny Muff project that includes beads and nupps. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fatima-3 and she continues to work on the Charity Socks project sponsored by the Northcoast Knittery: https://northcoastknittery.com/blogs/shop-tidbits/socks-for-the-homeless Brainy Thing: Kristy Glass Podcast Interviews Betsan Corkhill: Kristy Glass is a prolific video podcast and recently designated May Mental Health Month. She interviewed Betsan Corkhill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujY79nFUDVY who recently published Knitting for Health and Wellness https://www.amazon.com/Knit-Health-Wellness-knit-flexible-ebook/dp/B00KVL5OQ8. (She also interviewed us in May https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vPppbZTkF0) Behind the Redwood Curtain Catherine shares what one woman can do to help the homeless: Betty Chinn and the homeless http://bettychinn.org/ Giveaway: Help Margaret Destash: this time it’s Japanese Inspired Knits by Marianne Isager. Today on Teaching Your Brain to Knit we review an episode of the Kristy Glass Knits Podcast where she interviews Betsan Corkhill and discusses the topics of Betsan’s new book, Knitting for Health and Wellness. Margaret tries out a garter stitch variation kitchener stitch; Catherine starts a new Bunny Muff patter with beads and Nupps; We celebrate Betty Chin in our community who has made great progress helping the homeless in ourarea; and we give away another book.