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A podcast devoted to knitting, craft and creativity. Helen from Curious Handmade talks about what is on the needles, the latest knitting patterns, yarns and inspiration. She chats with designers, makers and knitting friends.

Curious Handmade with Helen Stewart Helen Stewart

    • Leisure
    • 4.4 • 332 Ratings

A podcast devoted to knitting, craft and creativity. Helen from Curious Handmade talks about what is on the needles, the latest knitting patterns, yarns and inspiration. She chats with designers, makers and knitting friends.

    Episode 358: A slow new year, and what's next

    Episode 358: A slow new year, and what's next

    After a long break, the podcast returns with a big chatty update about where I've been, what I've been up to, and what's coming next. Things will be looking a little different for Curious Handmade in 2022, but that's a good thing! I also have a big batch of giveaway and knitalong knitters to announce! So grab your knitting and let's catch up. 

    • 27 min
    Episode 357: Knitalongs, Knitvent and some treats

    Episode 357: Knitalongs, Knitvent and some treats

    I’ve got lots of Knitalong news, some Shawl Society yarn restocks from favourite indies, and of course, I also released the very last pattern of this year’s Knitvent, The Ever After Shawl, so I’m sharing a bit about my design process for that one, too. 
    Finally, I have some Christmas treats for you, including an exclusive discount code from another favourite yarnie and another from me

    • 18 min
    Episode 356: The Montage Hat & my secret quilt project

    Episode 356: The Montage Hat & my secret quilt project

    I’ve been keeping a pretty massive project under wraps all year, but I can finally share! This week on the podcast I’m chatting about an ambitious quilt-design project I’ve been working on in the background for months. And there’s a new Knitvent pattern to discuss, of course: the very fun and quick Montage Hat. Finally, I’m still pondering what to make with one of my Advent yarn sets and am looking for suggestions! So if you’re in the mood for some crafty chat, settle in with your current project and let’s catch up over a few stitches.

    • 18 min
    Episode 355: Meet Cute Mitts and Socks

    Episode 355: Meet Cute Mitts and Socks

    We’re all about homemade gifts right now at Curious Handmade HQ! We’ve got lots of chat on this week’s podcast about just why it’s so special to give and receive things made by hand. I’ve just finished a few myself, which I’ll share with you, and we also have not one but two brand new Knitvent 2021 patterns to discuss. So grab your project bag and let’s have a little visit.

    • 18 min
    Episode 354: The Rose Cottage Cowl

    Episode 354: The Rose Cottage Cowl

    This week, I’m talking a bit about my design inspiration for this latest, very cosy Knitvent pattern (hint, it has to do with a favourite film) as well as mini review of my 2021 Happiness Project and what’s left to be done (I promise I’ll update you properly in the new year). 
    I also have some thoughts on two ways I try to protect my creativity: decluttering and saying ‘no’, both when you want to and when you just need to.
    So if you’re casting on the Rose Cottage Cowl today, or just want a little crafty company, let me join you!

    • 17 min
    Episode 353: The Skyline Wrap and an elegant glide

    Episode 353: The Skyline Wrap and an elegant glide

    After all the teasing and guessing, the first design of Knitvent 2021 has been revealed! The Skyline Wrap is a holiday rom-com inspired pattern designed to use up scraps or a yarn advent calendar. Today on the podcast I’m talking a bit about the pattern as well as my plans for the last bit of the year, heading into the holidays: where I’ve gotten to with my Happiness Project and how I’d like to finish out 2021. I also have many giveaway winners to announce! So settle in and get cosy, and let’s have a crafty chat.

    • 16 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
332 Ratings

332 Ratings

Esther in CA ,

Have listened for years

The Curious Handmade podcast is one of the first audiocasts I listened to. I’ve been a loyal fan for about 4 years now. I love the intertwining of knitting along with real life that Helen shares as well as where she finds inspiration. I listen to each new episodes while on my Saturday morning walk.

Danielle in KY ,

Wonderful podcast

Love Helen’s podcast. I love her patterns and listening to her on her podcast gives me inspiration. Would love to meet her in person some day. ❤️

SewRunKnit ,

Join the Society of Helen’s listeners

I was introduced to Helen Stewart’s podcast by way of the Knitting Pipeline podcast (which I also highly recommend). Helen does a lovely job sharing about her current design collections, among them the Sock Society and Shawl Society, and also sharing about some of the other projects she is knitting. I really enjoy Helen’s accent and hearing about her UK events. I appreciate her very consistent podcast schedule and thoughtful preparation.

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