Ep 011: What you need to dye your own sweater quantity of yarn!
Release Date: 05/11/2021
Ep 031: More knickers than an Elvis concert!
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Hello lovelies, In this episode of the podcast I am talking about how we tend to elevate male knitters, designers and dyers over other knitters, designers and dyers and why we might want to rethink that. Yep, I decided to finish the podcast with a slightly controversial episode but who doesn't want to go out with a bang. And yes, it is the last episode of the podcast. You will be able to find me over in the Knit Matters Facebook Group and on the Knit School YouTube Channel. Thank you so much for listening and, for the last time, go get knit done! Michelle x
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Ep 030: Should I turn my hobby into a business?
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Hello lovelies, In this week’s episode I’m talking about what to think about if you are thinking about turning your hobby into a business. Sometimes just because someone says you should, doesn’t mean you should! : ) Things to think about: 1. Why am I thinking about turning my hobby into a business? Is it because I have a burning desire to do so or because I feel obliged to? 2. Do I really want to run a business? Running a business and having a hobby are very separate things and it’s very easy to forget about...
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Ep 029: Desert Island Knits with Pippa of Pips Rainbow
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Hello lovelies, Welcome to Episode 29 of the Get Knit Done podcast. I’m thrilled to be joined of Pippa Morris of PipsRainbow for our next edition of Desert Island Knits! Pippa is a crochet designer and teacher who is also a fab knitter! We talk about the importance of crochet hooks, why you should take 4ply yarn to the island and how easy it is to get sucked into Michelle’s notions. Visit the show notes for all the links to where you can find Pippa and to check out the list of awesome bits and pieces that were mentioned on today's show! Show notes: Check out Pippa’s awesome...
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Ep 028: When was the last time you really focused on your knitting?
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Hello lovelies, Welcome to Episode 28 of the Get Knit Done podcast. After promising it for last week, this week I’m talking about how reading Hyperfocus by Chris Bailey to help tame my flibbertigibbet nature has helped me focus more on my knitting. In this episode I talk about the following areas from the book: 1. Switching off autopilot mode (I originally typed Swatching off there … honestly!) 2. The limits of your attention 3. The Power of Hyperfocus 4. Taming Distractions ...
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Ep 027: The 3 most important parts of knitting pattern design
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Hello lovelies, Welcome to Episode 27 of the Get Knit Done podcast. A little change of plan this week! The original plan was to talk about how the book Hyperfocus has changed how I think about knitting but I didn’t quite get to the end of the book so I’m finally talking about 3 of the major factors in Knitting Pattern design. For me, the three key aspects of pattern design are: The Design Pattern Writing Marketing and Selling Visit the full show notes on the podcast page for full details (and to see my terrible sketching!) and to download some free knitting resources! I’d love...
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Ep 026: Have you taken the Knit School Quiz?
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Hello lovelies, Welcome to Episode 26 of the Get Knit Done podcast. This week I’m talking about the Knit School Quiz and the Wheel of Knitting. Part of me feels like I need to justify why I have done it because I am worried that people will want to know exactly who I think I am to do such a thing! The Knit School Quiz is my way of helping knitters work out where they are on their knitting journey and find out what exciting skills there are still to explore. One of the trickiest things about knitting is that you don’t always know what you don’t know and having a guide is...
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Ep 025: Why I’m closing The Loveliest Yarn Company
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Hello lovelies, Welcome to Episode 25 of the Get Knit Done podcast! Still not quite back to knitting chat but closing a knitting business is knitting adjacent so I’m going to go with it : ) There were a lot of factors that went into the decision to close the Loveliest Yarn Company but mostly it’s because I can’t do everything and nor do I want to. I also talk about how in time, I want to have a completely digital business that I can take home to Ireland with me and how teaching knitting is something I’m very passionate about! I think it’s important to get to a point where...
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Ep 024: Why I disappeared for 6 months
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Hello lovelies, Welcome to Episode 24 of the Get Knit Done podcast, another back-in-the-saddle episode! I’m delighted to be back with you on the podcast. In this episode, I talk about where I vanished off after June of last year including how I bit off way more than I could chew with the brioche cardigan and why, in the end, I have decided to completely change my business! I also talk about what is coming up on the podcast over the next few weeks now that I am back to regularly scheduled listening! It’s a bit of a rambling episode but do stay with me, I promise we will be back to...
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Ep 023: 8 Harsh Truths about Knitting Pattern Design
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Hello lovelies, Welcome to Episode 23 of the Get Knit Done podcast. As a pattern buyer and designer but also as someone who rambles through Knitting Twitter and other knitting communities on the internet, I think there are a few harsh (depending on your view of course and very kindly put I hope) truths that we need to talk about in relation to knitting pattern pricing and in this episode, I grasp that nettle! As always, if you don't agree with me, let's talk about it but let's be kind too! Knitting is definitely not intended to be a combat sport! Visit the show notes here: ...
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Ep 022: Desert Island Knits with Ishrat of Fruitful Fusion
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Hello lovelies, Welcome to Episode 22 of the Get Knit Done podcast, our next instalment of Desert Island Knits! I'm joined by the amazing dyer behind Fruitful Fusion, Ishrat Khawja! Find out how Ishrat started dyeing, her favourite thing about handdyed yarn and where you can meet her in person this year! Visit the shownotes for links to everyone mentioned in this episode: Next week I'll be talking about the 8 (ish!) Harsh Truths about knitting pattern pricing!! Take care lovelies, Michelle PS. If you are casting on a new project, don’t forget, you can get !...
info_outlineIn this episode I talk about what you’ll need to gather together if you are going to dye a sweater quantity of yarn, starting with yarn and ending with some receptacles! In the next episode I’ll talk about how to take all of those and dye yourself up some yarn!
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