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Episode 49: Stephan Browne-Blackman
I had a wonderful time talking with Stephan Browne-Blackman of Steph Made That. He’s a new crochet and knit designer with amazingly creative ideas. Steph is new, but well worth keeping an eye on. To find Stephan: Instagram YouTube Ravelry Pinterest Mentioned by Stephan: TL Yarncrafts Intsagram
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Episode 47: Gary Boston
This month I talk with Gary Boston, another avid Aids Lifecycle supporter and budding knit designer. Here about his Aids Lifecycle and design journey. Gary’s Designs on Ravelry Gary’s Ravelry Group, KAL’s and CAL’s are run here Gary’s Instagram: @gary_knits_gary_rides @Destash4Good My AIDS/Lifecycle Page End AIDS KAL/CAL FAQ AIDS/Lifecyle Homepage Thank you, Gary, for teaching…
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Episode 43: Paul Haesemeyer
We revisit Paul Haesemeyer and hear about his Latvian experience! Links to Paul: Instagram: @paul.haze30 Website To sign up for newsletter Links from Paul Pace yarn Article on Modern Daily Knitting The common sheep breed is known as the Latvian Blackface. These local sheep begin to appear in the mid-19th century and were improved by…
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Episode 39: Jacky Doyle
I was able to sit and do an in-person interview with Jacky Doyle. She’s a very clever designer from Australia that works a lot in Double-Knitting and Cables. Ravelry Instagram: @snowflakefibrearts Facebook
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Episode 37: Clare of Sister Mountain
Today I talk with Clare of Sister Mountain. She is a knitwear designer and she teaches the Sweater Design Workshop. To find Clare: Website Contact To find her classes Leave a comment and let me know what you thought of this episode, ask a question that might become a future episode, or make a suggestion.…
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Episode 34: Wolf Graf
Nicky and I chat with Wolf Graf. This man has more knitting and sewing expertise than should be humanly possible and a philosophy of sharing that you won’t want to miss! Social media Accounts: Ravelry: MischiefGrafter Instagram: mischievousgrafter youTube: Mischievous Grafter Crafts People we talked about: Hunter Hammersen: Instagram , Website Alice Starmore, Tudor Roses…
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Episode 32: Kirsten Jordan
Nicky and I chat with Kirsten Jordan of Perfectly Imperfect Social about our social media profiles; what to do, what not to do, and where to do it. Find Kirsten at: Website Instagram Social media platforms: Instagram.com Facebook.com LinkedIn.com Pinterest.com YouTube.com Email marketing options: Substack.com Mailerlite.com Content ideas websites Quora Answer the Public HubSpot Blog…
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Episode 31: Editing Out-of-the-box Designs
Nicky and I welcome Michelle Hazell, a tech editor from the UK. We talked about how we approach the more challenging editing jobs we see and our overall philosophy of working with independent designers. To reach Michelle Hazell contact her through her website, Stix N String. Links to other things we mentioned: Ravlry Links: Sockmatician’s…
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Episode 30: Paul Haesemeyer
Nicky and I had a wonderful chat with Paul Haesemeyer, theater costumer and knitwear designer from Canada. We talked about how being a knitter influences his theater work and vice versa. Where you can find Paul and his work: Ravelry Instagram Paul’s website The bag Paul mentioned knitting boulevard bag by Lily Kate France: please…
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Episode 28: Helene Dehmer, Happy Go Knitty
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Helene Dehmer from Happy Go Knitty, a popular indie dyer in New Zealand about her dye processes and working collaborations with designers. Check out her web site and her instagram for tons of inspiration. Instagram: @happygoknitty Email: helene at happygoknitty dot co dot nz Website: happygoknitty.co.nz Ombre…