YarnCraft

YarnCraft


Latest Episodes

YarnCraft Episode 133 :: Answers to Frequently Asked Fan Questions about YarnCraft, Lion Brand, and the Yarn Industry
January 15, 2013

Get answers to your burning questions about YarnCraft, Lion Brand, and the yarn industry in general! On this episode of YarnCraft, Zontee and Michelle tackle some of listeners’ mist frequently asked questions. Find out which Lion Brand yarns are mad

YarnCraft Episode 132 :: Treat Yourself to 5 One-Skein Project Ideas to Knit & Crochet
January 08, 2013

Now that we’re past holiday-crafting, treat yourself to a quick project just for you! Zontee and Michelle share some of their favorite project ideas and patterns for using up a single ball of colorful, luxurious, and/or hand-dyed yarn! It’s th

YarnCraft Episode 131 :: Top Tips on Pairing Yarns and Stitch Patterns, Plus An Easy, No-Fuss Last-Minute Gift Idea
December 18, 2012

Ever wonder how to choose the right stitch pattern to show off your yarn or the right yarn for your stitch pattern? Find out the secrets of getting great results on this episode of YarnCraft! Zontee and Michelle talk about how yarn texture and dyeing, as

YarnCraft Episode 130 :: Top 15 Gift Ideas to Knit & Crochet This Holiday Season
December 04, 2012

Need last-minute gift ideas? We’ve got them! Zontee and Michelle share their top 15 gift ideas for colleagues, friends, last-minute guests, and more on this episode of YarnCraft. Patterns discussed include: Cozies: crochet cup cozies, knit cup coz

YarnCraft Episode 129 :: Favorite Cast-Ons, Bind-Offs, Foundations, and Trims
November 20, 2012

We’re back! Après le déluge (or the hurricane, as it happens to be), Zontee and Michelle are back with favorite cast-ons, bind-offs, foundations, and more. Find out which cast-ons or starting chain methods are the best for your needs on this epis

YarnCraft Episode 128 :: 6 Halloween (Yarncrafting) Horror Stories! (And How to Address These Knitting & Crochet Snafus)
October 23, 2012

UPDATED NOTE (10/25): The feed to iTunes and other podcatchers should be fixed, and you should be able to download the new episode in your preferred program/app. Please let us know if you have any issues! Hear terrible tales of gauge-gone-wrong and mutan

YarnCraft Episode 127 :: 5 Colorwork Techniques We Love, Plus Quick & Easy Halloween Projects
October 09, 2012

Are you looking for fun ways to jazz up your projects? Consider colorwork! Just by adding sections of various colors (through color blocks, stripes, intarsia, Fair Isle, slip-stitch, and more), you can turn even simple stitches into eye-catching designs.

YarnCraft Episode 126 :: How to Connect with Other Crafters Through Festivals, Knit & Crochet Guilds, and Social Networks
September 25, 2012

If you love sharing ideas and trading knowledge with other yarncrafters, then this is the episode for you. Zontee and Michelle share interviews recorded at the Knit & Crochet Show that took place two weeks ago in Reno, Nevada. There, Zontee inteviewed

YarnCraft Episode 125 :: 15+ Favorite Fall Accessory Patterns
September 11, 2012

Celebrate the return of fall with fun and fashionable accessory patterns! Zontee and Michelle highlight some of their favorite new patterns from LionBrand.com, ranging from scarves with interesting stitch patterns to socks featuring colorwork. Patterns di

YarnCraft Episode 124 :: 20+ Essential Garment Patterns for Fall
August 28, 2012

Wondering what project(s) you should take on for fall? Zontee and Michelle share their top picks for cardigans, jackets, and pullovers for the entire family. They also share some tips on how to incorporate the fur trend into your fall crafting. Patterns d