Episode 165: Transitions

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Episode 165: Transitions

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Aug 4, 2011

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Kelley makes a big annoucement about the transitions that have been happening at Knit Picks!

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Aug 4, 2011

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A podcast about all things fiber. Shows include features on knitting, crochet, spinning, and weaving. Members of the staff of Knitpicks are interviewed about various topics, as well as the general public. Tune in to hear about creative people working in all areas of the fiber community!

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Episode 2: Deserted Island knitting: Deserted Island Knitting by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 11: Meet and greet Carissa Barrett: This week Carissa Barrett entertains us with her knitting history by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 19:Knitting on a Budget: You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get started knitting. And, if you are on a tight budget, there are several ways you c by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 34: Summer Dreaming!: The depth of winter is the time to start knitting for warm summer days. The qualities of cotton make it ideal for warm weather by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 6: Get to know our staff: Our Inventory Manager, Diedre Hess, confesses her love of fibers. by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 1: Knit Picks Podcast: Our premiere podcast by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 17: What is the deal with skeins, hanks and balls of yarn??: Listen as Kelley discusses the reasoning behind balls, hanks and skeins of yarn. by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 8: Share the joy! Knit in public!: Every time you pull out your needles you invite people to ask questions and maybe be inspired to give knitting a try themselves by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 36: Warm weather yarns are on the way!: It’s time to get started on your warm weather knitting. Kelley and Tina talk about the new yarns that will be arriving soon. by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 24: How do we develop a yarn line?: How do we develop a yarn line? by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 16: Chatting with sock knitting evangelist Ann Budd: An accomplished author and designer, Ann’s enthusiasm for all things knitted – especially socks -- will entertain and inspire. by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 18: It's easy to share the joy of knitting: The more people we teach to knit, the more friends we have and the better the world will be for everyone! by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 10: Baa Baa Black Sheep Gathering: Kelley shares her stories from the Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, Oregon. by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 21: Decreasing: Decreasing is an essential part of knitting a garment that fits well. by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 38: The Joys of Hand-dyeing Yarns: Kelley talks with Melissa, our Art Director, about her talent for dyeing yarn. by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 47: Interview with Joan McGowan-Michael: Joan combines her extensive training as a designer and her love of vintage garments into a delightful collection of projects based on “nethergarments?. by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 26: I-Cord Magic: A tiny tube of 3 stitches that is one of the most useful items a knitter can pull out of a hat. by Knit Picks' Podcast
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Episode 23: Interview with Vicki Square: Interview with Vicki Square by Knit Picks' Podcast
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