Explore every episode of the podcast Your Knitting Companion Podcast
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| Breaking All The (Knitting) Rules! | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:36:46 | |
Hi Friends - Thanks so much for being here with me today! We are talking about all those knitting rules and why sometimes it's good to put them aside for a bit and we also talk about the skill set of how to read your knitting. Of course there is is talk of works in progress and some shop news as well. I hope you enjoy! Where to find me: | |||
| Design Yourself A Shawl! | 02 Jun 2024 | 00:51:27 | |
Have you ever wanted to design your own shawl? Well, that's what we're talking about in todays episode. We also talk about techniques to help with rowing out, along with my new free pattern release and how to get your free PDF download. We talk WIPs, shop news and so much more! Thanks for being here! Links: | |||
| How To Wear Your Knits More! | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:37:45 | |
Curate a wardrobe of hand knits that you love to wear, that fit you perfectly and that fit seamlessly into your existing wardrobe of knits and non-knits. No more FO's languishing unused and unworn in the back of the closet. Thank you so much for joining me today! You can find me here: https://www.instagram.com/creatively.amy/ https://www.instagram.com/pearlandcloveryarnco/ https://www.pinterest.com/pearlandcloveryarns/ etsy.com/shop/pearlandcloveryarnco | |||
| Summertime And The Knitting Is Easy | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:43:08 | |
It’s that time of year again- time to pick up the plant-based yarns and cast on some warm weather knits! Join me as we talk about yarns that are appropriate for the warm weather months, some hopefully new to you knit and crochet patterns and all the fun yarnie things! You can find me here: My Etsy Shop: etsy.com/shop/pearlandcloveryarnco My Shop Instagram: instagram.com/pearlandcloveryarnco/ My Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatively.amy/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pearlandcloveryarns/ Yarns (I will not be linking to retailers, as we all have our favorites. A quick Google search will give you a nice list of retailers who sell the yarns mentioned): Juniper Moon Zoey Lana Gross Linarte Knit Picks Lindy Chain Lion Brand Coboo Hikoo CoBaSi Berroco Modern Cotton Sandnes Garn Tynn Linn Patterns: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sabrina-top-5 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mustard-flower-tee https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lanikai-summer-tee https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gone-to-seed https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/scrappy-granny-tee https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hermer https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bedruthan-camisole https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spider-stitch-cami Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoyed the podcast, please consider leaving either a star review or a text review to help others find the podcast. Until next time - Happy Creating! Amy | |||
| The Truth About Warm Weather Knits (And Why You're Not Reaching For Them) | 20 Apr 2024 | 00:56:23 | |
Hi and thank you for joining me today! In this episode we are deep diving into why many of us are not reaching for our summer knits and considering not knitting any more garment for the warm weather. I have a small pattern and yarn roundup for you, tips on fixing a too wide neckline after the fact, some WIP and FO's and a bit of shop news. Grab your latest project, beverage of choice, get comfy and sit and knit for a bit with me :) You can find links and everything we talk about on this episode here: You can find my shop here: Additional Links: | |||
| How I Knit My Latest Tee Without A Pattern (You Can Too!) | 03 Mar 2024 | 00:41:49 | |
Hi and welcome! This go around we are talking about knitting a top down raglan boxy tee without a pattern. I give you a peek into my process and some valuable resources to help you do the same! We talk washing and re-blocking winter knits before they get put away for spring, WIPS, FO's a bit of shop news and more! You can see pictures of some of the things we talk about at my new website pearlnandcloveryarnco.com. Come and join the fun! Where you can find me: | |||
| Everthing I DID NOT Knit In 2023 And My Total Lack Of Knitting Goals For 2024 | 21 Jan 2024 | 00:58:50 | |
Hi Friends- today we are talking about everything I did not knit in 2023 and the reasons behind that and then we move on to my total lack of knitting goals for 2024! We delve a little bit into knitting with mindfulness, wips, fo's and shop news. Thank you so much for giving this podcast a listen, I am thankful you are here! I hope you enjoy the episode! You can find me here : Patterns I mention here (all can be found on Ravelry): Cactus, Illetes, WIllfreda, Artisane Cardigan, Elena. T-shirts: Me Oh My Tee Monica Geller Tee | |||
| Those Pesky SSK's and, Why Knit? | 10 Dec 2023 | 00:29:50 | |
Hi Friends, Today we are talking about why we knit, about how your "why"may have changed since you began your knitting journey and the benefits of knitting. We also talk alternatives to the SSK, FO's WIP',s a bit of shop news and a small life change. In this episode I also talk about my new non-superwash bases. As of publishing (12/10/23) I do not have it all in the shop, but please check back in the coming days. Issues with the photos, so all have to be retaken :-( Anyway, enjoy the episode! You can find me here: | |||
| Stuck In My Knitting Ways! | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:47:51 | |
I was shocked to recently have come to the realization that I was stuck in my kniting ways! Surely not open minded me! But, yes, I truly was being stubborn and stuck in my routines! Have you ever found yourself in a kntting rut or realized you are stuck in your ways to the point of your creativity being negatively affected? I recently did and I'm sharing how I found out what was contributing to that. We also talk runway trends in knitwear and FO's WIP's, some dye content and more! You can find links to all my socials, my Esty Shop and sign up for my once a months emails here: https://linktr.ee/pearlandcloveryarnco Thank you so much for joining me to today! | |||
| What Is It About Fall? | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:51:33 | |
What is it about September that throws us knitters into a joyful frenzy of planning, plotting and purchasing? I wanted some answers and I'm happy to share them with you. Buckle up - it's knitting season! | |||
| Knitting A Garment Without A Pattern (Could You, Should You, Why Would You?) | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:33:51 | |
Have you ever tried designing your own garment? Does the process intimidate you? Let's talk a little bit about knitting without a pattern and how it can actually be a fun and easy thing to do! And, an update on my little Charlie. | |||
| What To Knit When It Feels Like 110° In The Shade! | 14 Jul 2023 | 00:54:44 | |
You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/pearlandcloveryarnco My Bluebirds of Happiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CXgri_RLPPK/ How I presented my washcloths and soap teacher gift: https://www.instagram.com/p/BFmtCOOIh_Z/ Pattern links in the order they were discussed: Gifts: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frog-48 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bluebird-of-happiness-4 Hats: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zoie-hat---hc50 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gro-hat https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/spur-hat https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/classic-ribbed-hat-5 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tippi-toppi-cowl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ikigai-cowl https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jjs-sunny-brim-hat https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-seed-stitch-beanie Mitts: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/uisge https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/maze-mitts-2 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mobile-mittens Shawls: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/long-story-short-2 https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/veranico https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/limelight-5 Socks: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-basketweaver-socks | |||
| I Have No Plan But I Have Lots Of Knitting | 08 Sep 2024 | 00:45:04 | |
Today were talking about finishing summer, knitting, and finished object that I’m absolutely in love with, being knitfluenced in the very best way, we talk works in progress and so much more. Come join the fun! Find pictures of my fo and WIP here Find My Shop here Sign Up For My Yarn Sale Notifications here Find All My Other Links here: | |||
| The Joys and Stresses Of Gift Knitting (And Why I Don't Do It Anymore) | 27 Oct 2024 | 00:37:48 | |
| K3tog Twice Does Equal 4! And Other Reasons Knitting Makes Me Happy! | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:44:42 | |
Hi Friends! Join me as we talk about knitting and happiness and why I don’t knit in public. I have a free pattern roundup for you along with FO’s WIPS and lots more! Thank you for being here! Find all details here Find my shop here | |||
| A Different Kind Of Make Nine | 13 Jan 2025 | 01:09:36 | |
We’re taking a different approach to the typical make nine planning today. I think you’ll find it a fun and engaging conversation. Follow along as I go through the patterns at https://Pearlandcloveryarnco.com . We also talk FO’s, WIPS and more. Take a break from all the stress and join us for a bit! Find me here | |||
| Ambition, Abandonment & The WIP Between | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:43:05 | |
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| The Art Of Knitting The Perfect Fit | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:39:11 | |
If you’ve ever been disappointed by a finished garment this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re deep diving into fit. Why is it that we can follow all the rules, knit to gauge, and still end up with a garment that just doesn’t… fit? We’re talking about what really makes a garment work on your body—and yes, we’re chatting about summer yarns and plenty more, too. Come join the fun! Everything I mention in the episode can be found on my blog—check the links below for that and everywhere else I hang out online. Find me here Thank you so much for being here! I hope you enjoy this episode! | |||
| Seamless Isn't Flawless : Why Construction Direction Matters (Or Does It?) | 29 Jun 2025 | 00:44:33 | |
Hi Friends - thank you so much for joining me! Today we are talking about garment construction and the pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages of each. We also talk, FO's WIP's and two frogged projects. I hope you enjoy! You can find me here at the links below: | |||
| Knitting for the In-Between Season | 27 Jul 2025 | 00:42:09 | |
Welcome! The light is shifting—even if the heat hasn’t. This episode is about that space between late summer and early fall, when your knitting starts leaning toward layers even as the days stay warm. We’ll talk breathable fibers, versatile pieces, and how to plan a hand-knit wardrobe that works through the change of season. We also talk works in progress, some frogged knitting and a little ravelry tip that may be new to you. A few technical notes, there are a couple of glitches that result in longer than normal pauses. Just hang tight I do get back on the air! And, despite what I say during this episode, my store is Pearl And Clover and that is pearl like the stone not the stitch😂. Thank you for being here and I hope you enjoy! Find me here: | |||
| I Take It Back (Mostly) | 05 Oct 2025 | 01:08:32 | |
Hi Friends, Thank you so much for being here with me today! In today's episode we're talking about the value of knitting the same thing more than once, we talk a little bit about intentional knitting, capsule wardrobes, finished objects, works in progress, a little bit of shop news and some fun tangents along the way! I hope you enjoy! Find me also here | |||
| "Thanks, I Made It!" | 14 Dec 2025 | 00:40:21 | |
Hi friends! Thank you so much for joining me today! We're talking about handmade vs. homemade, and then of course all the regular things; finished objects, works in progress, a little personal news and whatever else may come up! Find me here | |||
| May I Ask Your Intentions? And, Happy News! | 21 Feb 2026 | 00:52:52 | |
Hi friends! Thank you so much for being here with me ! Today we are talking about what it means to Knit with intention, and along with that all the usual things, finished objects ,work in progress , shop news, and, a little tangent here and there! You can find photos of all my FO's and WIP's on my blog, which is linked below. You can find the link to my Shop below and to all of my social medias. Hoping you are all well, and I'm excited to be back! Find me here | |||
| Patterns: Rules Or Tools? | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:50:08 | |
Patterns- are they rules set in stone or are there times where it's not only desirable, but necessary to edit, or deviate completely off pattern? Join us as we discuss some reasons why we should look at patterns more as guides rather than set in stone directions. We also talk FO's, WIPS and some shop news. Photos of WIPS and FO's on my blog. Thank you for being here! Find me: Website (blog) | |||
| Knit Happens. So Do Slumps. | 12 Jul 2026 | 00:51:24 | |
Hi friends! Thank you so much for joining me today! Today we're talking about when your knitting inspiration dips a bit, we are also talking finished objects, works in progress, frogged projects, along with color palettes for your season, and lots of other fun things along the way! Find everything I talk about, and a link to the blog where you can find photos of everything I mentioned on the podcast here. Happy Knitting! | |||