Episode 375: A Gift-knitting Roundtable

'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 Andean Treasure yarn Lee's Andean Treasure cardigan project (ravelry link) Swish Pops yarn Lee's Swish Pops cardigan project (ravelry link) Hawthorne yarns Lee's Hawthorne pullover project (ravelry link) Lee's Hawthorne DK movie sweater (ravelry link) Tensho Pullover pattern (ravelry link) Lee's Muse cardigan with blendy stripes (ravelry link) Deep Winter Coat pattern (ravelry link) Wool of the Andes yarns Podcast episode 356 with Abbye from Wool & Pine Ventisca Slipover pattern Twill yarn Mini Kitty Pouf pattern Fluff of the Andes yarn Emotional Support Chicken pattern (ravelry link) Camilla, the Knit Picks Office Emotional Support Chicken Knit Picks on Instagram Christmas Pickle Ornament pattern Axiom Sweater pattern Axiom Knit-along on the blog Previous crochet-along with mannequin-Stacey Previous knit-along with mannequin-Lee Regan's mom's cardigan Alena's Dad's Dolphins scarf (ravelry link) Jen's TIE Fighter Hat and Mittens project (ravelry link) Stacey's Grandma's blanket (ravelry link) Lee's partner's tweed hat (ravelry link) Lee's brother's mismatched mitts (ravelry link) Socks Rule! ruler Bowl Cozy sewing pattern Dish Towel Set pattern Dishie yarns The Big Cozy Hat pattern Alla Prima yarn Déjà Yarn print book Déjà Yarn ebook Leading Lines Mitts pattern 12 Weeks of Gifting pattern Ridged Mitered Striped Kitchen Set pattern Payne Hat pattern High Desert yarns All Lee's patterns on Knit Picks Swish Bulky yarn Fable Fur yarn Stay In & Knit ebook Brava Tweed yarn Laniferous Cap pattern Extra Bold Coffee Bean Beanie pattern

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This episode is 54:54 long.

This episode was published on Dec 6, 2023.

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