K2tog Podcast: Recent Episodes
K2Tog Podcast - Kenzie and Kara
More than a Knitting Podcast! Cohosts Kenzie (IG: @kenzieknits) and Kara (IG: @thekineticknitter) talk all things knitting, knitstagram, commu-knitty, and chat with other kinds of makers because knitters know best how to appreciate all things handmade!
We share our most favorite knits in this episode! We also share YOUR favorite knits! People submitted voice memos and we have some videos from folks who wanted to share. Our most favorite finished objects can change and evolve as we create new things, but it’s fun to have a look at a point in time. Sometimes the garment or accessory can have a lasting meaning for us because of what’s happening in our lives when we are actually crafting it. We hope this episode inspires you to make something that could be your next favorite knit ;)
Kenzie is wearing the Pixelated Cardi by Knitcollage
Kenzie’s favorite knit is the Pixelated Cardi
Kara is wearing a store bought sweater (What!?)
Kara’s favorite knit is the Very V Neck Raglan by Jessie Maed - @jessssiemae
Sheila knit the Mulben Cowl by Ysolda,
Zack is wearing a free pattern by Stephen West @westknits called The Shrawl. It is knit out of Muse 2320 Raven.
Ruth’s is the ROYGBIV Cardigan by Park Williams @parkknit using an assortment of hand dyed yarn
Clare is wearing the Scotty Sweater by @petiteknit using Knit Picks Wonderfluff
Megan is knitting the Storyteller Pullover by Jenn Steingass @knitlovewool in Knit Picks Gloss and Spincycle Yarns
Lizzy knit the Golden Hour Shawl by Andrea Mowry @dreareneeknits in Stonehedge Fibers in Shepard’s Wool. @stonehedgefibermill
Kara’s yarn shop: www.etsy.com/shop/thekineticknitter
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Introducing our first Dyer x Dyer episode where Kara interviews fellow indie dyers! Gwen and Kara chat about their different experiences in dyeing, their processes, etc. Gwen also gives us a little insight about her ability to balance work and personal life, which can be so tricky! Gwen also shares a little about what you can expect from Bella Filato Studio this spring.
Kara is wearing the Very V Neck Raglan by @jessssiemae. Yarn is by @thekineticknitter in Suri Lace “Camel” held double with “Hearth” by @woolberryfiberco.
Kara’s finished object is a pair of Every Day Socks - Pattern by @dreareneeknits. Yarn is “Candy Land” by @bellafilatostudio.
Kenzie is wearing the Easy Chunky Knit Crop Vest Top by Imogen Abbot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8MU1QY_Xq0
We asked Gwen what she was wearing just in case anyone is curious, her sweater is store bought ;)
You can find Gwen on Instagram at @bellafilatostudio and shop her yarn, etc. at www.bellafilatostudio.com
In this episode, we talk about the different ways we have found success in building community socially both online and in person. We share tips for things that have worked for us and we think can work for you too! Please let us know in the comments if you've tried anything we mention and how it worked out for you.
Kara is wearing the Nurtured Sweater by @dreareneeknits in the denim rust colored yarn by @lionbrandyarn
Kara’s earrings are by Hell Ashto, who is no longer creating clay jewelry.
Kenzie’s WIPs:
The Aosta Cardigan by @the_knit_purl_girl in The Meriwool Sprinkle Fantasy colorway by @weareknitters (gifted)
Kenzie’s earrings are @indigoclayjewelry
Kara’s WIPs:
The Little Yellow Sweater by @dreareneeknits. Yarn is the Serpent Heather by Knit Picks.
Kara’s yarn shop: www.etsy.com/shop/thekineticknitter
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Episode 11: We’re Back!
We took a long hiatus from recording, but we are back! In this episode, we will share what we’ve been up to and why we have been away for a bit. We will share the projects we’ve been working on and give some updates about what to expect this year from us.
Kara is wearing the Ripple Crop Top by @Jessssiemae knit in the colorway Serendipitous by @thekineticknitter
Kenzie’s WIPs:
Scattered Pearls Socks by @summer.lee.knits. Main color Pizzazz and contrast color Yellow Brick Road by The Kinetic Knitter
The Aosta Cardigan by @the_knit_purl_girl in The Meriwool Sprinkle Fantasy colorway by @weareknitters (gifted)
Kenzie’s FO:
The Crescent Bonfire Shawl by Knitcollage in Spun Cloud Highlighter and Mini-Skein Sampler Kit in Poptart
Kara’s WIPs:
The Rock It Tee by @tanisfiberarts. Yarn is the Lincoln Colorway but a Homespun House.
Very V Neck Raglan by @jessssiemae. Yarn is Hearth by Woolberry Fiber Co held double with Camel by The Kinetic Knitter
DRK Everyday Socks by @dreareneeknits. Yarn is the colorway Candy Land by @bellafilatostudio
Kara’s yarn shop: www.etsy.com/shop/thekineticknitter
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We are chatting with Jill from Knit Sisu about her Design Mentorship Programs, her resources for knitters, how she made knitting pattern design, knitting instruction, and knitting mentorship her career, and more! Plus, we reveal a special collab with Jill!
Find Jill on insta @knitsisu or check out her website https://www.knitsisu.com for her knitting patterns, design mentorship program, and support and lessons for knitters!
Kara is wearing: Bennet Sister Shawl by Lindsey Fowler in Woolberry Yarn Co yarn
Kara is knitting: Bulky Cable Knit Mittens by LeeLee Knits, a free pattern!
https://www.leeleeknits.com/bulky-cable-knit-mittens-pattern/
Kenzie is wearing: Vicky’s Vest by @vicky.knits in Wool and The Gang Crazy Sexy Wool
Jill is wearing: One of her designs! The Song Bird Sweater
https://knitsisu.com/shop/p/songbird-sweater
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We had a blast chatting with Phylicia and Maci! We talk about knitting as self-care, knitting as a safe space for making mistakes, and Maci and Phylicia discuss knitting as Black women and why representation is so important in knitting.
You can find Maci at @littlemissknitss on IG. You can find Phylicia at @phylenaknits on IG, and check out her knitting podcast on Youtube at Phylena Knits.
Phylicia is wearing Autumn League Pullover by Two of Wands (Alexandra Tavel) knit in Lion Brand Cotton Jeans in Grey Fade
Phylicia’s WIP: Foxthoughts Pullover by Hiroko Payne for Pom Pom Magazine (Issue 35)
Knit in La Bien Aimee Helix and Felix: Yoke is Fluo Pom Pom Kit; Body is Undergrowth
Accounts Mentioned:
@Twoofwands
@Labienaimee
@Lolabeanyarnco
@ggmadeit
Maci’s WIP Sweater Pattern: “Duchesse” by Marie-Christine Lévesque
Pattern originally calls for mohair, but I substituted with suri
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/duchesse-2
Yarns: Go To Sock - “Linen” by 29 Bridges Studio. Suri Alpaca - “Tristessa” by Apothefaery
Accounts Mentioned:
@ggmadeit
@shelbeyandthebookstore
@essenceofautumn
@fiber.for.the.people
Kenzie is also wearing the Autumn League Pullover by Two of Wands (Alexandra Tavel) knit in Lion Brand Cotton Jeans.
Kenzie’s WIP: Twisted Citrus test knit for @thenowhere.co in Kara’s @thekineticknitter worsted weight yarn: She’s Electric, Tin Roof, and Luminous.
Kara’s WIP: The Rock It Tee by @tanisfiberarts. Yarn is the Lincoln Colorway but a Homespun House.
Kara is making vanilla socks with the colorway Holiday Peppermint by @rosehillyarns.
Skatta Hat by @sari_n_ with Knit Picks Tweed DK
Honeysuckle Hat by @woollybear_knits, yarn is a OOAK purple by @thekineticknitter
Woodland Loafers by Claire Slade
Kenzie is making a few Birchwood Beanies by @woollybear_knits in Cascade Aero and Plymouth Aireado
The Hayley Sweater by Third Piece in Juniper Moon Farms Cumulus
The Ruby Hat Mommy-and-Me Set by @kellymoeslerdesigns in Malabrigo
Kenzie is both wearing (and gifting to Kara!) large acrylic knitting earrings by Katrinkles
Considering the past week’s events concerning Kristy Glass Knits and the harm perpetuated against Black knitters, fiber artists, and makers in the knitting community, we decided to host a conversation around how white knitters can stand in the gap and do better. Our friend Maci @littlemissknitss generously shares her perspective and wisdom, and we hope this feels like a conversation between friends processing these difficult topics and learning together. This episode is aimed towards our white listeners and watchers, and we hope we provide some actionable advice. We address microaggressions, what it can look like to stand in the gap on Instagram, allyship, accountability, apologies, and more.
Please consider making a donation to the Black and Missing Foundation
https://blackandmissinginc.com/donate/
For context around why we are having this conversation, check out:
Twitter thread by Heather Collins @heathersdesk
https://twitter.com/heathersdesk/status/1465379143420239875
Posts by Yu Ra of @knitboop:
Part 1: https://www.instagram.com/p/CW58AGfLVxI/
Part 2: https://www.instagram.com/p/CW58BXrrYf3/
Part 3: https://www.instagram.com/p/CW58C7LrxqM/
Adella’s @lolabeanyarnco IG Live
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CWvvpxgKXVg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Mellody Hobson on Taking Tough Feedback:
https://www.ted.com/podcasts/mellody-hobson-on-taking-tough-feedback-transcript
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In this episode, Kenzie and Kara share their tips for how to grow your Knitstagram account, if that is what you want! The commuknitty also weighs in on why they love their Knitstagrams, and what frustrates them about it!
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Julia is another local Minneapolis gal who started an Etsy 10 years ago selling hand knits. She has since grown multiple successful Etsy businesses and now offers coaching to other small and handmade businesses. She is a wealth of knowledge and gave so much great advice! She talks about her thoughts on social media, hiring employees for her clay earrings business, mistakes new business owners can make, and more!
Find her on Instagram @simply_startup and @indigoclayjewelry
For her small business coaching services and courses, go to:
https://www.thesimplystartup.com/
For her clay earrings, visit:
https://www.indigoclayjewelry.com/
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This is not your typical interview with an indie yarn dyer. Cohost Kara @thekineticknitter talks about some of the less-discussed aspects of running an indie yarn business. She covers how the indie dyed yarn space has changed since she began dyeing yarn, she talks about indie yarn trends on Instagram and how she navigates balancing what's popular on social media and being authentic, and she shares her insecurities as a small business owner and her dreams for her business. This conversation gets real!
Kenzie is wearing:
The Hayley Sweater by @thirdpiece_ https://www.thirdpiece.com in Juniper Moon Farms Cumulus Yarn in Brandywine and Macramé earrings by @thetwistery
Kara is wearing:
Courage Shawl by @Soveryshannon and earrings by @Wild.hen.jewelry
Kara is knitting:
Vanilla Socks with her Kinetic Knitter yarn, colorway Monster Mash and the Daily Sweater by Andrea Mowry in various stash yarns
Progress keeper by @SimplyServinghk from Cozy box of Hygge from @A_Homespun_ House
Kenzie is knitting:
A test knit of the Twisted Citrus sweater by @thenowhere.co in Kara’s yarn @thekineticknitter in Luminous, Tin Roof, and She’s Electric
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This is our first “knitterview” featuring a local Minnesotan gal, knitwear maker and pattern designer Emily of Woolly Bear Knits! Interviewing her felt like chatting with an old friend. We discussed how she started her business, how her values around environmental sustainability are incorporated into her knitting, personal boundaries around social media, mindfully choosing to follow and unfollow accounts, and much more!
Emily’s IG: @woollybear_knits
https://www.instagram.com/woollybear_knits/?hl=en
Emily’s Shops:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/woollybearknit
https://woollybearknits.shop/
Emily’s Sunrise Cowl
https://woollybearknits.shop/listing/679398846/knitting-pattern-sunrise-cowl-easy-fair
Emily’s Spindrift Beanie
https://woollybearknits.shop/listing/679398846/knitting-pattern-sunrise-cowl-easy-fair
Emily’s Cup Cozy
https://woollybearknits.shop/listing/1012602131/knitting-pattern-scrap-yarn-coffee-cozy
Who is inspiring Emily:
Knit Collage Yarn https://knitcollage.com/collections/yarn
Good Night Day - Pattern Designer - @good_night_day https://www.goodnightday.ca/
Emily’s Pattern of the Month Club
https://woollybearknits.shop/post/1056316124981/introducing-pattern-of-the-month-club
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In this inaugural episode, Kenzie and Kara introduce you to K2tog Podcast! You’ll hear what you can expect in terms of when episodes are released, what platforms you can find the podcast, the different episode layouts planned, our dreams of working with makers, and much more!
Podcast IG: @k2togpodcast
Kenzie’s IG: @kenzieknits
Kara’s IG: @thekineticknitter
Kenzie is wearing the @twoofwands Autumn League Pullover in @lionbrandyarn jeans yarn
Amazing Macrame gal in Minneapolis, Macey! @thetwistery, she also makes great IG Reels!
Podcast we both love - Smartless, a celebrity interview podcast with Jason Batemen, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes
Podcast Email: k2togpodcast@gmail.com
Kara is knitting the Musselburgh hat pattern by @ysolda knit in @woolenboon OOAK
Coming Soon: Episode 3 Knitterview with Emily of @woollybear_knits
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In this episode, learn a little bit more about Kara and Kenzie as knitters, a little about their personal lives, why they chose their cat's names, and a discussion on how knitting has impacted their lives, as well as sound clips from the commuknitty answering that question as well!
Kara is wearing the Easy Eyelet Yoke Sweater by @knitatude
Yarn: Cascade
Kara is knitting Marley Shawl by @dreareneeknits
Yarn: @hedgehogfibres in Fools Gold and @thekineticknitter in Cool Cat
Kenzie is wearing Vicky’s vest by @vicky.knits
Yarn: Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool in Eucalyptus and Forest Green
Kenzie is knitting Jessie Maed Cozy Classic Raglan Lite
Yarn: @cattailsyarn in Bourbon Street
Dyers mentioned in favorites:
Kara’s fave yarns:
@woolberryfiberco, @woolenboon, @_hellostella_,@lolabeanyarnco
Kenzie’s fave yarns:
@qingfibre, @hedgehogfibres, @madelinetosh, @knitcollage, @thekineticknitter, @dancingskiesfiberarts
Notions:
Stitch Markers - @katrinkles_knitting_jewelry
Project bag - @beautiful_syster
Stitch Markers - @hellolavenderdesign
Project Bag - Custom order by @jessamyb
Favorite FO’s:
Pink Velvet Sweater by @dreareneeknits in “Old World” by @autumnandindigo and bare suri
Everyday lined hat by @bayronhandmade in a OOAK colorway by @coasttocoastyarnco
In your Element Sweater by @hasargaknit in Neon Yellow “Chidori” and Dark Green “Deep” @blufibercompany, Light Pink “Harajuku” @hedgehogfibres,Blue Variegated “Bone Coral” @madelinetosh
The Harley Sweater by @knitcollage in Spun Cloud Sedona and Blush and Wildflower Yarn in Goldenrod, all Knit Collage yarns
Also mentioned:
Kenzie mentioned learning magic loop while knitting Andrea Mowry’s @dreareneeknits Everyday Socks
Winter Wishes Sock Swap hosted by @shoplamercerie
Haley @bitterkittencrafts came up with the question we asked the community
Special thanks to the folks for submitting voice memos!
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