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About this episode
'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 https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/shine/c/30015034?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Andean Treasure yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/andean-treasure-dk/c/5420107?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Lee's Andean Treasure cardigan project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/atrium-cardigan
Swish Pops yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/swish-pops/c/5420478?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Lee's Swish Pops cardigan project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/cropped-cardi
Hawthorne yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/hawthorne/c/30015024?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Lee's Hawthorne pullover project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/improvised-cable-pullover
Lee's Hawthorne DK movie sweater (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/tensho-pullover-artist
Tensho Pullover pattern (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tensho-pullover-artist
Lee's Muse cardigan with blendy stripes (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/gaugeless-cardigan-2
Deep Winter Coat pattern (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/deep-winter-coat
Wool of the Andes yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/wool-of-the-andes/c/30015001?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Podcast episode 356 with Abbye from Wool & Pine https://blog.knitpicks.com/episode-356-adding-sizes-to-our-anniversary-patterns/?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Ventisca Slipover pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/ventisca-slipover/p/54139D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Twill yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/twill/c/5420368?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Mini Kitty Pouf pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/mini-kitty-pouf/p/52012D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Fluff of the Andes yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/fluff-of-the-andes/c/5420483?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Emotional Support Chicken pattern (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/emotional-support-chicken
Camilla, the Knit Picks Office Emotional Support Chicken https://www.instagram.com/p/C0mdapPJRmN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=NTYzOWQzNmJjMA==
Knit Picks on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/knit_picks/
Christmas Pickle Ornament pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/christmas-pickle-ornament/p/50801?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Axiom Sweater pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/axiom-sweater/p/52918D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Axiom Knit-along on the blog https://blog.knitpicks.com/tag/axiom-kal/?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Previous crochet-along with mannequin-Stacey https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs9L5H4OYrV/?img_index=5
Previous knit-along with mannequin-Lee https://www.instagram.com/p/CvYvAnduI-b/?img_index=1
Regan's mom's cardigan https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1s0oDvFCx/?img_index=1
Alena's Dad's Dolphins scarf (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Rumanzo/dads-dolphins-scarf
Jen's TIE Fighter Hat and Mittens project (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/jenjenn/tie-fighter-hat-and-mittens
Stacey's Grandma's blanket (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/BabblingStacey/how-to-log-cabin
Lee's partner's tweed hat (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/colorado-cadet---newsboy-cap
Lee's brother's mismatched mitts (ravelry link) https://www.ravelry.com/projects/leethal/either-or-8
Socks Rule! ruler https://www.knitpicks.com/socks-rule-tool-for-measuring-socks/p/84876?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Bowl Cozy sewing pattern https://helensclosetpatterns.com/2019/04/11/sustainable-scrap-busters-soup-bowl-cozy/
Dish Towel Set pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/dish-towel-set/p/41182D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Dishie yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/dishie/c/5420207?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
The Big Cozy Hat pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/big-cozy-hat/p/55683?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Alla Prima yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/alla-prima/c/5420456?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Déjà Yarn print book https://www.knitpicks.com/deja-yarn-single-color-stashbusters/p/33966?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Déjà Yarn ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/deja-yarn-single-color-stashbusters-ebook/p/75455D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Leading Lines Mitts pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/leading-lines-mitts/p/54219D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
12 Weeks of Gifting pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/12-weeks-of-gifting-2023/c/300202?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Ridged Mitered Striped Kitchen Set pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/ridged-mitered-striped-kitchen-set/p/56400?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Payne Hat pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/payne-hat/p/52700D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
High Desert yarns https://www.knitpicks.com/high-desert?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
All Lee's patterns on Knit Picks https://www.knitpicks.com/search?q=lee+meredith?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Swish Bulky yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/swish-bulky/c/5420176?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Fable Fur yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/fable-fur/c/5420367?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Stay In & Knit ebook https://www.knitpicks.com/stay-in-knit-tweed-patterns-for-home-ebook/p/75453D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Brava Tweed yarn https://www.knitpicks.com/yarn/brava-tweed/c/5420445?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Laniferous Cap pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/laniferous-cap/p/55600?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
Extra Bold Coffee Bean Beanie pattern https://www.knitpicks.com/extra-bold-coffee-bean-beanie/p/19135D?&utm_source=libsyn&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=episode375
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