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Christy Schell and Caitlyn Dierikx
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We are Christy and Caitlyn, a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo chatting about knitting, yarn, life and pop culture. Join us every week for cozy conversations and lots of laughs!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    The Most Iconic Fisherman Sweater

    This week on The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dig into Guernseys, also known as Ganseys, and history behind these classic fisherman sweaters. Christy shares the Guernsey she knit for her mom, what she learned about traditional stitch patterns, and why these sweaters are knit the way they are. They talk favorite patterns, kid-sized knits, current works in progress, and the reality of ripping back mistakes.

    21 min

  2. 16/12/2025

    Cabled Luxury of Deliciousness

    Christy and Caitlyn kick things off by obsessing over Sammy's new Christmas sweater before diving into cables, favorite designers, and well loved knits. Christy revisits several Thea Colman patterns, including Botanist, Widow's Kiss, and Scotch Mist, with honest talk about yarn choices, fit mistakes, and why some sweaters sit unworn until someone forces you to put them on.

    23 min

  3. 09/12/2025

    The Good, The Bad, and The Steekable: Knitting Maja

    Christy and Caitlyn chat about handmade knits, warm-weather projects, and the appeal of Icelandic wool. They talk through favorite patterns, everyday sweaters, and their experiences with colorwork and steeking, with a nod to designer Hélène Magnússon.

    21 min

  4. 02/12/2025

    Fisherman's Kep Cast

    In this episode of The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into their favorite handmade holiday gifts, from historic Fair Isle fisherman keps to colorful retro TAMS. They share stories behind the patterns, tips for choosing colors and shaping, and why these quick, cozy projects make such meaningful presents.

    24 min

  5. 25/11/2025

    The Big Lebowski "Dude" Cardigan

    In this episode of The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn share their latest projects, from Sammy the dog's iconic "McCartney" sweater to an impeccably crafted test knit and a hand-made "Dude" cardigan inspired by The Big Lebowski. Along the way, they swap stories about yarn choices, colorwork, floats, and the joy and chaos of knitting for the people and pets they love. Pull up a project and knit along!

    20 min

  6. 18/11/2025

    The Lopapeysa Project: Ridarri

    This week on The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into cold-weather knitting and the wild world of Icelandic wool. Christy revisits her Riddari saga, complete with past disasters and a fresh attempt using the yarn she should've chosen all along.

    18 min

  7. 11/11/2025

    Twists and Turns of Cables

    Christy and Caitlyn dive into the cozy world of cables in this episode of The Knitlist. From the history of cable knits and colorwork to learning knitting lingo like "frogging" and "LYS," the pair swaps stories of Christy's early projects, including Christy's first cable sweater, an Isabell Kraemer design that sparked a decade of knitting adventures. Expect talk of wool mishaps, family knits, Goodwill button hunts, and plenty of love for Kraemer's timeless patterns.

    30 min

  8. 04/11/2025

    Isabell Kraemer's Ingrid Sweater

    Christy and Caitlyn are back with yet another episode about their favorite designer, Isabell Kraemer. They revisit Christy's first big project, the Ingrid sweater, and share lessons learned about yarn choices, colorwork, and the perils of steeking.

    24 min
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We are Christy and Caitlyn, a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law duo chatting about knitting, yarn, life and pop culture. Join us every week for cozy conversations and lots of laughs!

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  • Creator
    Christy Schell and Caitlyn Dierikx
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The Knitlist