Tag: Interview

  • 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…

  • 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

  • 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.…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Episode 27: Accessibility and Announcements

    Nicky Jensen and I make a big announcement and talk accessibility in pattern writing. Knitting Design | Ontario | Handknits & Hygge Ravelry: Accessible Patterns Group Writing Accessible Patterns for the Blind and Print Challenged – Etsy Canada Stitchmastery – Software tools for knitters Digits & Treads online magazine Removing Barriers in Written Craft Patterns…

  • Episode 26: Julie and Paul Monk/Harnie Hoolies Designs

    Today we are talking with designer and indie dyers Julie and Paul Monk of Harnie Hoolie’s Designs, Indie Dyer’s and knitwear designer. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the markets or other exciting things Harnie Hoolie’s Designs is up to, scroll to the bottom of their homepage and sign up to…