Knitting Nerdcast

Mar 02 2021 208

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The Knitting Nerdcast is where host and knitting-magazine editor Hannah Baker gets together with passionate crafty friends to nerd out about oddly specific knitting-related topics. In the first season, Hannah and friends nerd out about knitting on TV shows, knitting in works of art, lace knitting, and the knitting community. Get curious with Hannah and friends on the Knitting Nerdcast podcast!

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Presenting: Song Quilts with Fiber Nation

Mar 02 2021 33 mins

Hi knitting nerds! We wanted to share this episode from our sister podcast, Fiber Nation. In this episode, Allison Korleski delves into the song quilts of Eliza Hardy Jones, and along the way explores how these quilts visually transcribe a piece of music, note for note. Click here to view the show notes for this episode. If you want to hear more of tales of textiles, craft, and cul

Stitching Up Friendship with Commuknitty

Jul 30 2020 43 mins

Hannah hangs with Louisa, her long time pal and fellow knitter. Work with Interweave brought these two together, but the thread they follow when they jump into the rabbit hole of their friendship uncovers so much more. It's about commuknitty, love, and sometimes, the color green. Read the show notes: https://www.interweave.com/knitting-nerdcast/stitch-commuknitty Learn more about y

Everlaceting Love

Jun 03 2020 26 mins

There is a lot to love about knitting lace. It can be challenging to learn at first, but once you’ve gotten used to the rhythm and the moves, it becomes quite meditative and therapeutic. Not to mention how gratifying it feels to finish a fancy lace project. Read the show notes - https://www.interweave.com/knitting-nerdcast/episode-5-everlacesting-love Learn more about your ad cho

String Theory

May 19 2020 38 mins

We're talking about the twists and turns of yarn with friend of the show, Scott Sieke. Not only is Hannah surprised to find that there are two very specific twists to yarn, but that there is a Western style of knitting, and an Eastern style. Who knew, knitters? Read the show notes: https://www.interweave.com/knitting-nerdcast/episode-4-string-theory/ Learn more about your ad choice

The Bird Is the Word

May 05 2020 36 mins

After Hannah discovers that her ornithologist roommate uses a crochet hook as a tool for her studies in the field, the bird becomes the word during this episode of The Knitting Nerdcast. The two of them might even settle the age-old debate - do penguins need sweaters? Listen in, flock of knitting nerds! Read the show notes: https://www.interweave.com/knitting-nerdcast/episode-3-bir

Knitting in Art, and Art in Knitting

Apr 21 2020 30 mins

Hannah and Jenn nerd out about knitting in works of art by Millet and those he influenced. They cover modern artists manipulating fiber, and explore the idea that everything in art and knitting is derivative. SHOW NOTES: https://www.interweave.com/knitting-nerdcast/episode-2-art-knitting/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Knitting Nerdcast: A Handmaid's Knit

Apr 07 2020 36 mins

In the first-ever episode of the Knitting Nerdcast podcast, Andrea Lotz and Hannah Baker nerd out about knitwear they've been noticing in the TV shows that are on our must-see lists. They dive into a little Handmaid's Tale and of course the knit-rich Outlander. Check out all of the show notes for this episode to see more: https://www.interweave.com/knitting-nerdcast/handmaids-tale-

Trailer - Hey Everybody it's the Knitting Nerdcast!

Mar 31 2020 1 mins

Subscribe now for a whole season of Knitting Nerdcast, where Hannah Baker gets together with passionate crafty friends to nerd out about oddly specific knitting-related topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices