Yarn Library

Adam Cleevely
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Yarn Library is where the craft world comes to chat. Hosted by knitting influencer Adam Cleevely of CleevelyKnits 

  1. Apr 16

    Public

    After celebrating the Hungarian election results (with a little help from some Bilum yarns), we discuss shushing the shh…, (ft. a diversion into engineering disaster that is Georgia’s undergrad library), an errata on merino wool staple length, and finally – Knitting in Public.  Prompted by a lovely email from a listener we explore the social dynamics, privilege, assumptions about gender and sexuality, concert knitting etiquette and why Georgia had to do a chicken dance this weekend somewhere very fancy. A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.uk

    1h 2m

  2. Apr 9

    Gifts

    A labour of love, a test of relationships, and occasionally a source of chaos. This week, Yarn Library dives into the joys and anxieties of gifts, from the thorny question of who is truly "knit worthy" to quantifying the real term numbers on just how many hours you're really gifting when you cast on a jumper. Adam shares a jaw-dropping story from his recent yarn travels and Georgia has a colour work revelation that's given her a new lease of life – and a growing list of gift projects she might actually finish. A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.uk

    1h 2m

  3. Apr 2

    Sustainability – Part 2

    Adam and Georgia continue their wide-ranging conversation on sustainability and craft. Georgia shares her years-long quest for the perfect "forever whisk" and a truly terrible housemate gift. They dive into the surprising environmental impact of small-scale ceramics versus mass production, debate the great superwash yarn controversy (chlorine, microplastics, and why Adam is firmly a fan), and unpack the dramatic story of Australia's 1990s wool stockpile crisis. A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.uk

    1h 4m

  4. Mar 26

    Sustainability – Part 1

    Join us in the Yarn Library as Georgia brings the notes and Adam brings his opinions (unsourced). This week dives headfirst into the spicy and polarising world of sustainability, complete with repurposed blocking mat cushions, UN reports and why working with uncertainty is sometimes all we can do. Part one of what is definitely going to be two parts... probably. A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.uk

    54 min

  5. Mar 19

    Travel

    Wherever you go in the world, there will always be craft! Which makes travel the perfect conversation starter. Your resident yarn librarians take you on a tour of various craftly escapades including love, loss and Lopi. All aboard!  A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.uk

    47 min

  6. Mar 12

    Housekeeping

    After many requests for longer visiting hours at the library, Adam and Georgia allow their weekly "housekeeping" to go off piste. Look forward to William Morris tears, retreat highs (and lows), and even what sealed the deal when Georgia met Dima on a dating app. A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.uk

    58 min

  7. Mar 5

    Mistakes

    This week, the Yarn Library talks through mistakes and how we relate to them in our crafts – and beyond! As ever, there's some respectful disagreement, endearing anecdotes, and deep dives into parts of life you didn't think contemplable.  A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.uk

    47 min

  8. Feb 26

    Friends

    This week, we discuss how side-by-side crafting build connection and friendships... and why Yarn Library almost became a solo project due to some Rogue Yarn Club communication mishaps. It’s a chat about gendered spaces, communities of practice, and the enduring power of "knit and natter". A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.uk

    48 min
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About

Yarn Library is where the craft world comes to chat. Hosted by knitting influencer Adam Cleevely of CleevelyKnits 

Information

  • Creator
    Adam Cleevely
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Yarn Library
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    Yarn Library

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