YarnCraft

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Latest Episodes

YarnCraft Episode 151 :: Favorite Fall Afghans, Plus an Interview with Designer Robyn Chachula
October 15, 2013

Pattern recommendations, tips from crochet designer Robyn Chachula, a chance to win some prizes, and a special announcement—join Zontee and Michelle for all that and more, on this bonus-length episode of YarnCraft! Patterns discussed include: Knit Autu

Encore Episode: 6 Halloween (Yarncrafting) Horror Stories! (And How to Address These Knitting & Crochet Snafus)
October 08, 2013

Continue getting into the Halloween spirit with an encore presentation of last year’s Halloween episode! 128 :: 6 Halloween (Yarncrafting) Horror Stories! (And How to Address These Knitting & Crochet Snafus) We share our knitting & crochet-r

YarnCraft Episode 150 :: Inside the New Fall Catalog from Lion Brand, Plus Quick Halloween Patterns
October 01, 2013

Looking to get inspired for fall? Join Zontee and Michelle as they delve into Lion Brand’s latest catalog (arriving in homes during the month of October, starting October 7!). The YarnCraft girls share their favorite patterns from this new catalog a

Encore Episode: 5 Colorwork Techniques We Love, Plus Quick & Easy Halloween Projects
September 24, 2013

Looking forward to new YarnCraft episodes? New episodes return October 1st. In the meantime, join us for an episode from our archives. 127 :: 5 Colorwork Techniques We Love, Plus Quick & Easy Halloween Projects Last fall, we shared some of our favorit

4 Interviews with Fiction Authors Who Knit & Crochet
September 17, 2013

In our September 3rd episode, we revisited Michelle’s book corner. Michelle shared with us some of the novels, memoirs, and essay collections that she enjoys—and that feature yarncrafts! Interested in learning about more books featuring yarn lover

5 Episodes Featuring Our Favorite Funny People
September 10, 2013

In our last episode, we talked about reasons to learn new knitting and crochet skills, but we also talked about some of the touching and humorous books that feature yarncrafting. Want to hear more yarn humor? Here are just a few episodes that feature our

YarnCraft Episode 149 :: Back to School: 5 Tips on Learning New Knit & Crochet Skills
September 03, 2013

What kind of learner are you? Visual? Kinetic? Aural? Find out the different considerations you might have as you journey down the road of knitting and crochet skills! Zontee and Michelle talk about different ways and reasons to learn new techniques, skil

4 Episodes Featuring Yarn Festivals & Events
August 27, 2013

Last week, we talked about looking ahead to fall for new yarns and inspiration. Not only is autumn a great season for new products, it’s also the season for knitting and crochet events, whether local group meet-ups or festivals. Check out these 4 ep

YarnCraft Episode 148 :: Fall Preview 2013 - New Yarns & Patterns!
August 20, 2013

Love new yarns and patterns? Hear all about Lion Brand’s fall collection, featuring new yarns in stores and on our website, as well as patterns from our new fall catalog. Zontee and Michelle talk about all of the latest yarns, colors, and designs fr

Inside the World of Craft Publishing: 3 Interviews with Magazine & Book Editors
August 13, 2013

Enjoyed our round-up of interviews in the last episode? Join us for 3 more interviews here on our blog! We’ve rounded up three episodes featuring interviews with editors of magazines and books in the yarncrafting inidustry. Learn more about how the