Podcasts about our maker life

We're back from summer break and ready to start planning our autumn knits! Dozens of new colors of old favorites and a handful of brand-new yarns have come out since we last recorded, and Lee and Stacey are excited to share with you the development process of a few of their favorites.   There isn't just new yarn! There also are new patterns, and Stacey and Lee chat about our new tweed home collection that comes out the same day as this episode, Stay In & Knit: Tweed Patterns for Home as well as the transitional, lacey collection from earlier this summer, Nature Walk: Lace Patterns.    Plus, the end of the Ice Fire KAL is discussed, and our next KAL gets teased. Can you guess what we'll be knitting together next?      00:04 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast! 00:50 Lee and Stacey share what they've been up to during our summer break.  08:44 The Ice Fire KAL came to an end, with not everyone finishing on time. 11:50 We can't recap summer 2023 without mentioning Barbie! 13:10 So many new things came out on our break and today, and we're starting with the background behind Swish Pops! 18:58 We've got so many new tweeds for fall, including High Desert Tweed! 22:18 Lee and Stacey discuss new colors and patterns in Brava Tweed. 26:45 That's not all the tweed! Wool of the Andes Tweed also has new colors and revisited patterns. 28:16 Andean Treasure is back on the site with more colors and a new weight classification.  30:40 Lee and Stacey quickly go over even more new yarn colors for various lines. 32:24 Over the summer, we released a transitional lace collection called Nature Walk. 39:24 Credits   Swish Pops yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/swish-pops/c/5420478?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Ventisca Slipover https://www.knitpicks.com/ventisca-slipover/p/54139D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Unparalleled book https://www.knitpicks.com/unparalleled-modern-cables-collection/p/33926?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Alexis and Stacey from Knit Picks and Katelyn from crochet.com together at Our Maker Life https://www.instagram.com/p/CvAuxtYu_4e/ Fancy Tiger Crafts store https://fancytigercrafts.com/ Reynolds Top and Dress sewing pattern https://helensclosetpatterns.com/product/reynolds-top-and-dress/ Rey Belt Bag and Bucket Hat sewing pattern https://www.seamwork.com/catalog/rey Ice Fire Wrap knit-a-long finished pieces https://www.instagram.com/p/CvYvAnduI-b/?img_index=1 Swish Pops Volume I spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Xd7MGZvBzgLCo2Bc2XiID Pop Hat pattern on the blog https://blog.knitpicks.com/pop-hats/?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Pop Hat pattern on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CvlD2LqLNGv/?img_index=1 Podcast Episode with Michele Bernstein https://blog.knitpicks.com/episode-366---knitting-in-public-with-michele/?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 High Desert Tweed yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/high-desert-tweed/c/5420482?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 High Desert yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/high-desert?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Brava Tweed yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/brava-tweed/c/5420445?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Lee's Tweedy Trio pattern set https://www.knitpicks.com/tweedy-trio/p/54236D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Docent Afghan pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/docent-afghan/p/54207D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Wooded Cabin Pillow pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/wooded-cabin-pillow/p/54208D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Wool of the Andes Tweed yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes-tweed-worsted/c/5420211?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Love Tangle Blanket pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/love-tangle-blanket/p/51364D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Diamondbacked Pillow pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/diamondbacked-pillow/p/52397D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 #CoolTweedFall on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/CoolTweedFall/ Andean Treasure yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/andean-treasure/c/5420107?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Mighty Stitch yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/mighty-stitch/c/5420287?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Wool of the Andes Superwash Worsted yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes-superwash-worsted/c/5420246?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Alpaca Cloud yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/alpaca-cloud/c/30015004?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Gloss yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/gloss/c/30015023?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Transitions ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/transitions-lacy-patterns-ebook/p/75408D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Nature Walk ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/nature-walk-lace-patterns-ebook/p/75452D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Botanic ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/botanic-nature-inspired-lace-ebook/p/75451D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Honey Bee Mine Cowl pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/honey-bee-mine/p/54198D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369 Broadleaf Wrap pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/broadleaf-wrap/p/54192D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode369

On today's episode of the Craft Industry Alliance podcast, we're talking about building a community through knitting with my guest Jewell Washington.   Jewell Washington is the Chicago-based maker and entrepreneurial designer of Northknits. She learned to knit in college and launched Northknits in 2014. Jewell pursues simple living through her passion for DIY, pattern design, stacking her yarn shelf, and providing business and entrepreneurial advice to fellow crafters. As the founder of Our Maker Life, a global maker movement, she has connected more than 120,000 fellow fiber creatives in the knit, crochet, and yarn industry via maker meetups, published books, and social media. She enjoys traveling and sweet cuddles with her kitten Dewey.  +++++ This episode is sponsored by Bernet International. Have you outgrown your textile wholesale supplier or want more control in your supply chain? We provide art concept to delivery services with expert manufacturers. From textiles and fiber to notions, we've supported the quilt, home goods, garment, and craft industries for 40 years. +++++ To get the full show notes for this episode visit Craft Industry Alliance where you can learn more about becoming a member of our supportive trade association. Strengthen your creative business, stay up to date on industry news, and build connections with forward-thinking craft professionals. Join today.

WeCrochet stands with the Black community working and fighting for systemic change. WeCrochet is all about crochet, yes. But the “We” is the important part. WeCrochet centers on community and its power to lift one another up, to mentor and encourage one another (in life and in craft), and to hold each other accountable for our actions (or inactions). We’ve been silent and listening over the last couple weeks, and reflecting on the ways we need to change.  We’re a small team and a brand that’s just beginning. We commit to using this platform to amplify the voices of Black, Indigenous and People of Color, to increase partnerships with Black designers, technical editors, testers, and Black-owned businesses, to re-examine our hiring processes and the ways we fill roles on the team as we grow, and to work with our community in a constant conversation to hold ourselves accountable to these commitments. As we continue to crochet, we must continue learning, listening, reflecting, and dismantling systemic racism.  Black craft matters. Black voices matter. BLACK LIVES MATTER! The WeCrochet Podcast will be back with a new episode next week. This week, we aim to amplify the voices of black creators and crafters. Go check out these other crafty podcasts we know you'll love! Real Talk with Tian Podcast: https://www.tianconnaughton.com/realtalkwithtian Tian's Website: https://www.tianconnaughton.com/ Tian's Shop (with patterns, books, courses, and more!): https://www.tianconnaughton.com/shop Tian's Support BIPOC page: https://www.tianconnaughton.com/support-bipoc Our Maker Life: https://www.ourmakerlife.org/ Our Maker Life Podcast: https://www.ourmakerlife.org/podcast.html Our Maker Life Team: https://www.ourmakerlife.org/about.html Toni Lipsey's Blog: https://tlycblog.com/ TLYarnCraft's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkO8yHEMmbvuw9Dgmuvwhsw Toni Lipsey's website: https://tlyarncrafts.com/

This week the WeCrochet Podcast is inspired by the concept of slow living: a lifestyle emphasizing slower approaches to everyday living, and being intentional about how you spend your time, money, and your life. Crafting has a long history within slow living and crochet has a big role in that. From crocheting baskets, bags and garments, things that are made from hand have a lot of benefits. Yes, you can crochet a sweater! Sara and Heather share top tips for crocheting sweaters. After asking the crochet community, "what are your crochet resolutions for 2020" many people said that they wanted to crochet a sweater. Sara offers her tips of things to keep in mind as you approach making a crochet sweater. Next, learn about how our new Upcycle Reserve yarn is made, why it's like the delicious casserole of the yarn world, and get some suggestions on what to crochet with it. What's new with WCP? Well the WeCrochet Podcast is also gearing up to celebrate National Crochet Month. Find out how you can celebrate with us. We're also wrapping up the Brava Beanie CAL and launching a new Crochet A-Long. Then Heather talks to Jewel, of Our Maker Life, who tells us about the OML community and gives us her advice for how to embrace the slow living lifestyle. Last, Heather snags Regan to talk about his experience crocheting his first sweater. They have also renamed the podcast to the Ree Ree and Hey Hey show. Mentioned in this episode: Referenced throughout WeCrochet Magazine Issue 1  and  WeCrochet Magazine Issue 2 Curio #10 Floral Tapestry Top  Shine Sport  Highlighter Tape for Patterns WeCrochet Chart Keeper  Gansey Sweater  Wool of the Andes Superwash  Upcycle Reserve Yarns  Biggo Yarn  Sebago Hat & Cowl  Facets Cowl  Brava Beanie  Bobble Diamonds Throw Diamond Bobble Bucket Bag  Bridesmaid Shawl Our Maker Life  15mm crochet hook  Our Maker Life Podcast  National Crochet Month: Crochet.org Bobble Diamonds Throw  Mighty Stitch Yarn  WeCrochet Group on Ravelry  City Tweed  Effortless Oversized Top  Visit the WeCrochet Blog for more information and to see pictures of Regan's finished sweater https://bit.ly/2wTI2cK

You’re listening to Episode 47 of the Close Knit Podcast, and this week I spoke to Jewell Christine of North KnitsJewell is a knitter, designer, and founder of Our Maker Life. We talk about Jewell’s family history - her grandmother’s amazing crochet legacy and how that’s informed her own work.She’s super ambitious and strong-willed- she always has been, and has always had a lot of clarity around what she wants in life. Studying journalism, Jewell found the strong voice she has today, and uses that skill set to inform her work through her social media and maker meet ups with Our Maker Life.We talk about the place that spirituality and faith have in her knitting, and how she’s used knitting to quiet her mind and ease her through periods of difficulty and sometimes depression.Jewell speaks so candidly and openly about her own journey and her experiences and that was part of what really drew me to her, I love the way she sees the world - through this lens of goodness - and it really shows in her work.Listen on for our whole chat- thanks so much for tuning in! The Close Knit Podcast is supported by the following people (& more!) through Patreon. If you'd like to support the podcast and get access to sneak peeks + additional content for patrons-only, please check out patreon!Aleksandra Alex Alicia Alison C Alison S Amanda Bee Belle Brittany Caitlin Carolina Carolyn Casey Cath Catherine Chantale Chase Elizabeth Ellen Emily B Emily P Emily T Hanna Lisa Heather James Justice Laura Lauren Lawral leah Lindsay Lyle Marta Morgan Natalie Natasha Niki Ocean Rachel Sandy Sarah B Sarah H Shelby Shelly shivani - THANK YOU SO MUCH!

We’re Shaking Things Up Today. Rather than myself interviewing a guest today I recruited Jewell from Our Maker Life to interview me! We’re both so excited for the Our Maker Life Event 2018 happening this weekend and we chat all about it. If you’re attending the event this year, leave a comment below to introduce yourself! You’ll Learn About the Our Maker Life Event and why it’s great for makers What to expect when attending the event and who you will get to meet My keynote and how that opportunity came about Now if you haven’t done so already, click The post Our Maker Life Event 2018 (and my first keynote!) appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

Connecting with other makers will uplift your business and/or maker life. I have learned in my own journey the importance of connections and the relationships that come from stepping out of my comfort zone to meet new people. It is these connections that have led to every opportunity I’ve had. Today’s Guest She’s returning for another memorable episode here at B.hooked, Jewell, the amazing woman behind the Our Maker Life movement. She has a passion and calling in her life to bring makers together, from all walks of life, to support one another and celebrate each other’s successes and today The post BHP057: Why You Should Connect with Other Makers Online and Offline appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.

In Episode 33 of the Close Knit Podcast, I spoke to Nate Bryant of Loop N Threads, and Our Maker Life. Nate shares with us the story of how he found his way to knitting, rather unexpectedly and how that love of knitting became something more than a side hobby for him, at first out of necessity, and then out of love. We discuss some of the details of how he chooses to run his business alongside a day job, and how he manages his time between these things. Nate also helps to run an organisation called Our Maker Life, alongside other makers, who get together yearly to share experiences and ideas and work together on their craft. Nate describes for me his experience of working in the knitting world as a man and how his expression of his gender shapes his work and how others might view his work as a result of gender expression. Nate has this really calming voice, and it was a treat to get to chat to him about the many things that make him uniquely him. A giant thanks to this week's episode sponors: Threads of Peru & 100 Acts of Sewing! shownotes for this epsiode are available at closeknit.com.au/podcast/episode33

When was the last time you felt like your best wasn’t good enough? You see so many crochet makers crushing it with their shops or their blog and that leaves you feeling a little inadequate. You’re not alone! Everyone feels the stress of being a maker or a blogger. We all feel like everyone else is winning and we don’t always feel like we’re on top of our game. Today’s Guest Here to assure you that you aren’t alone in this struggle is, Jewell, the amazing woman behind the Our Maker Life movement. She has a passion and calling in The post Dealing with the Stress of being a “Maker” | The BHooked Podcast Episode 29 appeared first on B.Hooked Crochet | Knitting.