a little podcast love

Knitting video podcasts are everywhere these days, aren't they? It seems like they are the new "influence bloggers" in the knitting world. Which is great, since prepping, skeining, re-skeining, labeling, measuring and fluffing fiber and all those other little tasks that go with running a yarn business take a some time. And how better to pass the time than with some podcasts?

While I'm not the podcast watching expert that others may be (I know there are tons I haven't watched or even heard of), I've got a few current faves:

The Gentle Knitter
This is a new podcast for me, and it may be my favorite. It's hosted by Nicole who lives in Ottawa, Canada and boy, she does some serious knitting. She does quite a bit of sample knitting for some major designers, which is interesting to hear about. She also spins and has a dog, so you know...yay! Nicole's aesthetic and project choices are right up my alley. She likes "quiet things" and soft colors. A definite must watch for me.

By the Lakeside
This is also a new podcast for me, and it's another Canadian gal. Sandy lives by the lake near Toronto and knits, sews and does crafty things. What hooked me here, besides her lovely demeanor and interesting projects, was her love of planners, journals, sketchbooks and paper. I'm a paper, planner and sketchbook lover too, so this was a happy discovery.

Grocery Girls
I'm guessing most podcast-watching knitters out there already know about Jodi & Tracie of the Grocery Girls, but you never know. These girls are just fun. They remind me so much of my aunts, and the crazy good times we would have just hanging out, shopping, and eating. If by some chance, you haven't seen them yet...go watch. You'll smile.

Suburban Stitcher
I've been watching Dianne for a while now, and I'm constantly amazed at the amount of knitting that comes off her needles. For someone who's running a business, raising kids and you know... generally living a life, you would think she knits 24/7.  Sock knitter extraordinaire, shawl knitter and frequent enabler of "lovelies", she's definitely worth watching.

Do you have a favorite podcast?

Dark Matter Knits Podcast

If you haven't seen the Dark Matter Knits Podcast yet, now is the perfect time to check it out!

Elizabeth Green Musselman is the host, and she has such a friendly, folksy way about her, it's next to impossible to not like her (Did that make sense?...What I mean is, you'll like her:) I really enjoy the way she seems to just have a seat, turn on the camera and chit-chat with you about the latest knitting stuff to come her way. It's very much like having a conversation with a good friend, albeit one-sided. 

Her latest episode, Alternating Skeins (Episode 20 - uploaded on Nov. 21, 2014) also gives you a chance to win a skein of October House Yarn! She did a very nice review of my yarn and October House in general, and I am delighted with her very generous praise:) You'll also see a lovely shawl she's knitting with my yarn, the Pesto Shawl by Alison LoCicero. I liked it so much, I bought a copy of the pattern, too!

You'll need to be a member of the Dark Matter Knits Ravelry group (but you'll want to do that, anyway, right?) to be entered to win. Click here to go to the DMK Ravelry group.

Podcast Love

I've been adding a few new knitting podcasts to my list that I watch on a regular basis. It wasn't that long ago that I didn't even know about video knitting podcasts...and now I have a list:) Go figure.

Dark Matter Knits

Elizabeth Green Musselman, better known as Dark Matter Knits, and her incredibly entertaining podcast, Dark Matter Knits Podcast. If you haven't seen it, check her out. Not only is she full of information, but she has undoubtedly the best podcast voice out there. She does reviews and always has a technique video or tip at the end.

Must Stash Podcast

Stacie of Must Stash Podcast was at the Arkansas Fiber Arts Extravaganza, and yes, she is as nice as she seems. She and Steph have a nice easy-going way of chit chatting about all kinds of knitting news.

Southern Girl Knits
Tish McAllister just recently began her podcast, but it's already one of my favorites. Tish is just so happy! You cannot watch this podcast and not feel better. Please go watch it:)

Skein Podcast
Kristen of Skein Yarn has a great podcast about knitting and her yarn biz. She's in Australia and so, of course, I love listening to her accent.  She has definitely developed a good podcast style, and I am amazed at the amount of knitting she gets done while maintaining a full time yarn business! Impressive.

Do you have a list of podcasts?