Maine Yarn Podcast

Jennifer Fleck

Jenn and Julie talk about all things knitting, yarn, crafts, Maine, traveling, and whatever other fun things come to mind.

  1. An Interview with Patty Lyons

    08/25/2024

    An Interview with Patty Lyons

    Episode 82: An interview with Patty Lyons | The Knitting Bag of Trick Workbook is coming this fall! We chat with Patty Lyons about her knitting tricks and tips; why people thing gauge swatches lie; the new workbook coming out this fall; how to use the workbook with a knitting group; and Patty's upcoming teaching and other events. ▶︎ Patty Lyons  ▶︎▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/c/PattyLyonsKnittingTeacher ▶︎▶︎ https://pattylyons.com/ ▶︎ Purchase Patty's Books ▶︎▶︎ https://knitwitportland.com/collections/patty-lyons

    45 min

  2. 06/24/2024

    A discussion with Melanie Bernstein of Yarn Journeys at our knitting retreat

    We chat with Melanie Bernstein of Yarn Journeys at KnitWit at the Shores 2024. This year's retreat included Alicia Plummer, Bristol Ivy, and Casapinka.  ▶︎ Melanie Bernstein @YarnJourneys ▶︎▶︎ https://youtube.com/@yarnjourneys?si=IwUYuDNZojHxpC5o   ▶︎Maine Yarn Cruise ▶︎▶︎ https://www.maineyarncruise.com/ ▶︎ Order your Maine Yarn Cruise bag and passport from KnitWit Yarn Shop ▶︎▶︎ https://knitwitportland.com/products/2024-maine-yarn-cruise-bag-and-digital-passport     Sign up for our newsletter to get 10% off your first purchase! https://knitwitportland.com/   Episode 81: A discussion with Melanie Bernstein of Yarn Journeys at our knitting retreat, KnitWit at the Shores in Searsport, Maine at Searsport Shores Ocean Campground.   KnitWit Yarn Shop is a local yarn shop located in Portland, Maine. We offer a wide selection of yarns for knitters, crocheters, and other fiber artists.   ⬇️ Find us on social media ⬇️ WEBSITE: https://knitwitportland.com/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/maineknitwit INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/knitwityarnshop/ Jenn Fleck is an avid knitter, and like to dabble with crochet, spinning, most other crafty things. She is the owner of KnitWit Yarn Shop in Portland, Maine. Julie Nye is an avid knitter, a beginning weaver, and a stand-up comedian.     The video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/UNdFHbB4M_w

    31 min
  3. Episode 80: Pierre le pingouin | Tips for knitters and crocheters. Design your own baby sweater.

    05/24/2024

    Episode 80: Pierre le pingouin | Tips for knitters and crocheters. Design your own baby sweater.

    Jenn and Julie discuss knitting patterns, hacks, and more. Tips to learn to crochet. What to do if you run out of yarn. How to design your own baby sweater. What we are wearing ▶︎ Ranunculus in Kestrel by Midori Hirose ▶︎ Missing Socks ▶︎ Dragon Shirt ▶︎ Castaway in Wren by Elizabeth Smith ▶︎ Terra Socks   Finished Objects ▶︎ Desperate Housewife in Vixen and Drapey DK by Melanie Berg ▶︎ Terra Socks ▶︎ Pressed Flowers in Ultra Alpaca and Frida by Amy Christoffers ▶︎ Penguin from the Woobles ▶︎ Ellie's Mittens ▶︎ Tucker's Mittens in Lucia DK ▶︎ Mabel in Luft by Julie Weisenberger ▶︎ Moab Hat in Rios ▶︎ Woven Black and Cream Scarf in Tosh Copper   What we are working on ▶︎

    42 min

  4. 03/04/2024

    79: Star Trek Sock Machine

    What we are wearing: Julie: Anstruther Cardigan in Bartlett Yarns 2-ply Julie: Goosey Socks Julie: Test Woven Scarf in Remix and Mousam Falls Jenn: Dragon Shirt Jenn: Alaska Socks Jenn: Spark Cardigan by Andrea Mowrey in Santa Cruz and Entropy DK   Finished Objects: Jenn: First CSM Socks Jenn: Kawa-sockies in Quasar Fingering Julie: Test Woven Scarf in Remix and Mousam Falls Julie: Hadley's Mittens in Mousam Falls Julie: Dad's Mittens in Lucia DK   What we are working on: Jenn: Desperate Housewife by Melanie Berg in Vixen and Emma's Smallidays Jenn: Temperature Blanket by Toni Lipsey in Pima 100 and Whimbrel Jenn: Pressed Flowers by Amy Christoffers in Ultra Alpaca and Frida Julie: Mabel in Luft Julie: Test Purple and Silver Scarf by Julie Weisenberger in Kokadjo and TML Copper Julie: Tucker's Mittens in Lucia DK   What we want to work on next: Jenn: What the Fade   Shop Talk:

    54 min

  5. 01/15/2024

    78: Jogless Joins

    Video version here: https://youtu.be/8tqaFH3M58Y   What we are wearing: Jenn: 2nd Butterfly in Lillian and Blossoms Jenn: Bear t-shirt Julie: Adult Pullover Julie: Winter Spice Shawl   Finished Objects: Julie: Bright Stripe Mittens Julie: Grace's Mittens Julie: Anna's Mittens Julie: Abby's Mittens Julie: Lily's Mittens Julie: Emily's Hat Julie: Mauricio's Mittens   What we are working on: Jenn: Desperate Housewife by Melanie Berg in Little Fox Vixen and Emma's Smallidays   Jenn: Temperature Square Blanket by Toni Lipsey in Quince Whimbrel and Berroco Pima 100  Jenn: Hat design in Berroco Vintage Chunky Julie: Dad's Mittens in Lucia DK   Shop Talk: 2024 KnitWit at the Shores Retreat Subscription Box

    51 min

  6. 12/18/2023

    77: Snowball from Tech Support

    Join Jenn and Julie as we talk about our knitting and other fun crafty projects.   What we are wearing: Jenn: Lightweight Pullover in Quince Chickadee Jenn: Dragon t-shirt Julie: Pierside Cardigan Julie: Easy Speedy Scarf Julie: My Socks!! Julie: Podcast t-shirt   Finished Objects:  Julie: Turquoise Stripe Mittens Julie: Anastasia's Mittens   What we are working on: Jenn: Desperate Housewife in Little Fox Vixen and Emma's Smallidays Julie: Bright Stripe Mittens Julie: Blue and Green Mittens   What we want to work on next: Linen Square Temperature Blanket in Quince Whimbrel and Berroco Pima 100    Shop Talk: 2024 KnitWit at the Shores Retreat

    45 min
  7. 76: Mitten Train

    11/18/2023

    76: Mitten Train

    Click here for the video version of this podcast!   Podcast Swag!   Finished Objects: Jenn: Rhinebeck Doodle Cowl in Quince Chickadee Jenn: Sweetheart Raglan Dress in Bo Peep Luxury DK Jenn: Third Coast in Emma's Drapey DK Julie: Recursive Julie: Ali's Tee    What we are working on: Jenn: Open Bar with Open Bar Kit Julie: Purple and Green Socks in Polaris Sock Julie: Blue and Green Mittens Julie: Mabel in Woolfolk Luft   What we want to work on next: Desperate Housewife from Melanie Berg Strange Brew from Tin Can Knits   Shop Talk: Shop Stitch Markers from Katrinkles Stitch Stoppers from Fox and Pine   Tin Can Knits Fundraiser

    50 min

  8. 10/02/2023

    Box of Frogs

    Click here for the video version of this podcast!   What we are wearing: Jenn: Calistoga in Quince Kestrel Julie: Ranunculus in  Quince Kestrel Julie: Red Socks in Zauberball Crazy   What we are working on: Jenn: Doodle Test Knit by Pacific Knit Co in Quince Chickadee Jenn: Sweetheart Raglan Dress in Bo Peep Luxury DK Julie: Recursive Julie: Ali's Tee  Julie: Purple and Green Socks in Polaris Sock    Out and About: Rhinebeck   Interview with Snallygaster Fibers Sit and Spin

    59 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6
out of 5
27 Ratings

About

Jenn and Julie talk about all things knitting, yarn, crafts, Maine, traveling, and whatever other fun things come to mind.

Information

  • Creator
    Jennifer Fleck
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    81
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2020 Knitwit Yarn Shop - Portland, Maine
  • Show Website
    Maine Yarn Podcast