Explore every episode of the podcast Two Women Yelling About Knitting
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| Bonus Episode! The viewer comments that changed our minds about knitting | 14 Jul 2026 | 00:45:34 | |
We're popping in for a surprise bonus episode! Join Anjali and Alison in a conversation about the viewer comments that made us think differently, opened our minds to new ideas, or even made us realize we were wrong. Y'all are classy and we appreciate you. Watch for our return for Season 3 in the fall! Follow us on Instagram: @twyakpod Episodes We Mention (In Order of Appearance)
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| Craftsnark & stitch and b*tch clubs: How knitting gossip has changed | 30 May 2026 | 00:57:38 | |
Some academics believe gossip is essential for social life, but what happens when it moves from in-person to online spaces? Join Alison and Anjali in a conversation about gossip, fiber arts, and that one terrible fiber festival everyone heard about. It'll be fun! Follow us on Instagram: @twyakpod Further Reading & Listening on Gossip
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Two Stitches Enter, One Stitch Leaves
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| How We Started Knitting & Became Friends | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:56:01 | |
Welcome to Two Women Yelling About Knitting, a show that is not about what we are buying or what we are making, but instead asks questions like: What is your knitting story? How did you learn, and what does knitting mean to you now? And side note: how exactly do Anjali and Alison know each other?? This is a space where we look up from our works in progress and acquisitions and talk about what we see in the wider world of knitting -- it's political, social, and historical context. But don't worry. It'll be fun! #TWYAK04 Notes Books We Mention
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| Why is EVERYONE talking about Rhinebeck? | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:46:09 | |
Hello and welcome to Two Women Yelling About Knitting, a show that is not about what we are buying or what we are making, but instead asks questions like: What is Rhinbeck, and should you care? This is a space where we look up from our works in progress and acquisitions and talk about what we see in the wider world of knitting -- it's political, social, and historical context. But don't worry. It'll be fun! #TWYAK03 Show Notes Books We Recommend
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| How much do knitting pattern designers really make? | 04 Oct 2025 | 00:48:27 | |
Hello and welcome to Two Women Yelling About Knitting, a show that is not about what we are buying or what we are making, but instead asks questions like: Should you monetize your hobby? This is a space where we look up from our works in progress and acquisitions, and talk about what we see in the wider world of knitting – its political, social, and historical context. But don't worry. It'll be fun! We're Anjali and Alison, friends who share a love of knitting as well as an interest in a lot of sticky topics that relate to knitting – things like traditional gender roles, consumerism, body liberation, and more. We're recording a six-episode season, with a new episode – and a new topic – every two weeks. If you want to join us on this journey, hit the "Subscribe" button to follow along. #TWYAK02 Notes Books We Recommend
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| What does your yarn choice say about you? | 17 Sep 2025 | 01:06:11 | |
Hello and welcome to Two Women Yelling About Knitting, a show that is not about what we are buying or what we are making, but instead asks questions like: Is it possible to hate knitting with acrylic yarn without hating on people who knit with acrylic yarn? This is a space where we look up from our works in progress and acquisitions, and talk about what we see in the wider world of knitting – its political, social, and historical context. But don't worry. It'll be fun! We're Anjali and Alison, friends who share a love of knitting as well as an interest in a lot of sticky topics that relate to knitting – things like traditional gender roles, consumerism, body liberation, and more. We're recording a six-episode season, with a new episode – and a new topic – every two weeks. If you want to join us on this journey, hit the "Subscribe" button to follow along. #TWYAK01 Show Notes
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| Who benefits from test knitting? | 08 May 2026 | 01:06:33 | |
What's going on with test knitting culture? Anjali and Alison discuss some of the controversies from the perspectives of both knitters (unrealistic deadlines! demanding photo requirements!) and knitting designers (so much ghosting!). Plus: another edition of Cast On or Drop That Stitch, featuring four trendy knitting patterns. Follow us on Instagram: @twyakpod Further Reading on Test Knitting
Cast On or Drop That Stitch Patterns
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| Knitting and mental health: it's complicated! | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:58:03 | |
Is knitting good for your mental health if it sometimes makes you feel...bad? In this episode, Anjali and Alison talk about the mental health benefits of knitting, but also some of the darker aspects that aren't often talked about: compulsive yarn buying, procraftination, toxic productivity culture, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @twyakpod Our new theme song is "Candy Apple Red" by Annabelle Chairlegs! Further Reading & Listening on the Benefits
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| Is the Melt the ICE hat performative or political? | 29 Mar 2026 | 01:08:26 | |
Anjali and Alison dive into the messy topic of knitting as political statement, covering the tricoteuses ("knitting women") of the French Revolution, 2017's famous pink hat, and the Melt the ICE hat. Things get a little spicy! Follow us on Instagram @twyakpod: https://www.instagram.com/twyakpod/ Email us: twyakpod@gmail.com #TWYAK // Show Notes Further Reading
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| Are these knitting designers copying each other? | 29 Mar 2026 | 01:05:49 | |
Accusations of copying seem to be all over knitting social media recently. Alison and Anjali dig into the topic of knitting patterns and intellectual property: what can and cannot be copyrighted, and beyond that, what rules are designers socially or ethically bound by? We have some interesting examples to ponder and then we wrap up the episode with another round of Two Stitches Enter, One Stitch Leaves. Follow us on Instagram: @twyakpod Further Reading
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| Should you use AI in your knitting? | 12 Feb 2026 | 01:08:07 | |
We're back with season 2! And diving right into to a controversial subject: AI, its current role in knitting, and where it might be headed. Plus: our first knit-a-long! Who’s ready for some “Mod Impact Mapping”?? We're yelling about AI and maybe you're gonna want to yell at us in the comments? Books We Mention
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| Bonus Episode! What if state fairs were art museums? | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:31:34 | |
Come along with us and discover the craft (or is it art?) of state fairs! We visited the State Fairs: Growing American Craft exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum earlier this year and are sharing (and showing) our favorite pieces, our big takeaways, and how it relates to our knitting. You'll see hooked rugs healing trauma, Victorian hair wreaths, a portrait of Prince in seeds, and more! #TWYAK Bonus Notes Visit the exhibit at the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum through September 7, 2026. Books We Mention
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| Why Is Knitting "Women's Work"? | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:58:29 | |
In this episode, we talk about the history behind why knitting became "women's work" (spoiler: because you could no longer earn a livable wage doing it) and how we see that legacy playing out in articles about Gen Z taking up "grandma hobbies," the SciShow controversy, and more. #TWYAK06 Notes Books We Mention
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Patterns & Yarns We Mention
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| What Makes a Knitting Pattern Size Inclusive? | 15 Nov 2025 | 00:50:37 | |
Knitting has the potential to create garments that fit any sort of body, no matter what that body's traits are. Yet, if you look at the most popular knitting designers and knitting patterns, most often they are thin women designing garments for their own bodies, typically modeled by thin (white, cis, able-bodied) women. Today the question we are exploring is: why is that? We are examining the gap between the potential for knitting to embrace body liberation and the reality of Ravelry's top patterns. #TWYAK05 Notes Books We Mention
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