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Episode 375: A Gift-knitting Roundtable

Knit Picks' Podcast

Release Date: 12/06/2023

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‘Tis the season to knit gifts! Lee and Stacey were joined by our coworkers Jen, Regan, and Alena to discuss gift knitting in a roundtable moderated by Andi. The group discusses their go-to gifts to knit, their best and worst gifts, and more! They provide tons of inspiration for last minute gifts in addition to discussing more elaborate projects.
 
Plus, Lee and Stacey discuss their current WIPs and future plans for what they’ll knit during the podcast’s holiday break that’s starting now. We’ll be back mid-January with new episodes!  
 
00:03 Welcome to the Knit Picks Podcast!
00:17 Stacey and Lee share what they’ve been up to
11:12 We’re taking a podcasting break for the holidays, and Stacey shares what she hopes to get done before we record again.
16:40 Andi and Stacey discuss their Axiom projects.
19:16 Jen, Regan, and Alena join Lee, Stacey, and Andi to discuss gift knitting.
25:34 The group discusses the best fibers to use for gifts.
27:58 Everyone shares their favorite gifts they’ve made and a few failures. 
40:57 Do we follow any gift knitting traditions?
44:16 The group shares their favorite patterns for last minute gifts.
53:23 Credits

 

Shine yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/shine/c/30015034?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Andean Treasure yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/andean-treasure-dk/c/5420107?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Lee's Andean Treasure cardigan project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/atrium-cardigan

Swish Pops yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/swish-pops/c/5420478?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Lee's Swish Pops cardigan project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/cropped-cardi

Hawthorne yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/hawthorne/c/30015024?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Lee's Hawthorne pullover project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/improvised-cable-pullover

Lee's Hawthorne DK movie sweater (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/tensho-pullover-artist

Tensho Pullover pattern (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tensho-pullover-artist

Lee's Muse cardigan with blendy stripes (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/gaugeless-cardigan-2

Deep Winter Coat pattern (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deep-winter-coat

Wool of the Andes yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes/c/30015001?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Podcast episode 356 with Abbye from Wool & Pine https://blog.knitpicks.com/episode-356-adding-sizes-to-our-anniversary-patterns/?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Ventisca Slipover pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/ventisca-slipover/p/54139D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Twill yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/twill/c/5420368?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Mini Kitty Pouf pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/mini-kitty-pouf/p/52012D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Fluff of the Andes yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/fluff-of-the-andes/c/5420483?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Emotional Support Chicken pattern (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emotional-support-chicken

Camilla, the Knit Picks Office Emotional Support Chicken https://www.instagram.com/p/C0mdapPJRmN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=NTYzOWQzNmJjMA==

Knit Picks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knit_picks/

Christmas Pickle Ornament pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/christmas-pickle-ornament/p/50801?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Axiom Sweater pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/axiom-sweater/p/52918D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Axiom Knit-along on the blog https://blog.knitpicks.com/tag/axiom-kal/?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Previous crochet-along with mannequin-Stacey https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs9L5H4OYrV/?img_index=5

Previous knit-along with mannequin-Lee https://www.instagram.com/p/CvYvAnduI-b/?img_index=1

Regan's mom's cardigan https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1s0oDvFCx/?img_index=1

Alena's Dad's Dolphins scarf (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Rumanzo/dads-dolphins-scarf

Jen's TIE Fighter Hat and Mittens project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/jenjenn/tie-fighter-hat-and-mittens

Stacey's Grandma's blanket (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BabblingStacey/how-to-log-cabin

Lee's partner's tweed hat (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/colorado-cadet---newsboy-cap

Lee's brother's mismatched mitts (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/either-or-8

Socks Rule! ruler https://www.knitpicks.com/socks-rule-tool-for-measuring-socks/p/84876?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Bowl Cozy sewing pattern https://helensclosetpatterns.com/2019/04/11/sustainable-scrap-busters-soup-bowl-cozy/

Dish Towel Set pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/dish-towel-set/p/41182D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Dishie yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/dishie/c/5420207?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

The Big Cozy Hat pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/big-cozy-hat/p/55683?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Alla Prima yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/alla-prima/c/5420456?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Déjà Yarn print book https://www.knitpicks.com/deja-yarn-single-color-stashbusters/p/33966?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Déjà Yarn ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/deja-yarn-single-color-stashbusters-ebook/p/75455D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Leading Lines Mitts pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/leading-lines-mitts/p/54219D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

12 Weeks of Gifting pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/12-weeks-of-gifting-2023/c/300202?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Ridged Mitered Striped Kitchen Set pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/ridged-mitered-striped-kitchen-set/p/56400?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Payne Hat pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/payne-hat/p/52700D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

High Desert yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/high-desert?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

All Lee's patterns on Knit Picks https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=lee+meredith?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Swish Bulky yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/swish-bulky/c/5420176?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Fable Fur yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/fable-fur/c/5420367?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Stay In & Knit ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/stay-in-knit-tweed-patterns-for-home-ebook/p/75453D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Brava Tweed yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/brava-tweed/c/5420445?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Laniferous Cap pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/laniferous-cap/p/55600?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375

Extra Bold Coffee Bean Beanie pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/extra-bold-coffee-bean-beanie/p/19135D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375