The Knitlist

Welcome back to The Knitlist! This week, we're diving into summer knits, including a beginner-friendly lace "t-shirt sweater" by Isabel Kraemer, plus a candid conversation about the surprisingly competitive world of test knitting. Grab your yarn and settle in for a jam-packed episode full of patterns, opinions, and plenty of laughs.

In this episode of The Knitlist, we dive into a lively knitting chat covering favorite finished sweaters, including a beloved cabled cardigan and a top-down V neck project. The conversation also explores a heated knitting community debate around design "plagiarism" versus inspiration, using recent pattern controversies as examples. Along the way, we share current WIPs, thrifted finds, and new tools that are shaping the next handmade projects.

This week on The Knitlist, Caitlyn and Christy embrace the joy of simple, no-stress knitting, from scarf progress to why leisure knitting hits just right. They chat about knitting's rise with Gen Z thanks to TikTok, explore unique materials like unspun wool, and share the fun of knitting for your dog. Plus, a finished sweater, new project inspo, and a reminder that it's your sweater, make it your way.

In this episode of the Knitlist, Caitlyn and Christy recap their yarn crawl adventures, share favorite finds and project updates, and explore ideas for spring knitting. They also highlight community creations in their Stitch Spotlight and keep things fun with plenty of humor about the realities of knitting.

Christy and Caitlyn talk about hand knitting without needles, a Thea Colman test knit, and the eternal struggle of the perfect button band. There are lace mishaps, knit ties spotted on TV, and the ongoing mystery of how every project ends up more complicated than planned.

In the heaviest episode yet, Christy shares the story of losing her son Luke and how knitting carried her through the darkest years of grief. She talks about the projects that became lifelines, and what it really means to keep going. From there, they ease into lighter territory with Harry Potter knits, well-loved stuffed animals, WIPs, and community stitch spotlights.

Christy and Caitlyn talk thrifted handknits, Isabel Kraemer sweaters, and the joy (and pain) of complex cable projects. They share current WIPs, fun novelty sweater finds, vintage knitting magazines, Reclaim It yarn treasures, and a round of knitting trivia, with plenty of side tangents along the way.

In Episode 18 of The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into Isabell Kraemer's Reagan Cardigan and the real agony of knitting lace. They talk beginner wins, celebrity knitters, and play a round of yarn or candle, plus share current WIPs and community stitch spotlights.

Christy and Caitlyn talk through a Caitlin Hunter Birkin sweater experience, from colorwork choices and fit issues to the emotional ups and downs of knitting something you really want to love. They get into what works, what doesn't, and why some sweaters teach hard lessons. Along the way, Caitlyn shares updates on her Sophie Hood, beginner mistakes, and progress that still feels like a win.

Christy and Caitlyn talk through Mary Jane Mucklestone's designs, including the Bauhaus Fair Isle sweater and a drapey test knit cardigan. They cover colorwork, steeking, big needles, and which knits are meant to be worn out versus at home. Caitlin shares updates on her Sophie Hood, along with beginner mistakes and small wins.

This week on The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dig into Guernseys, also known as Ganseys, and history behind these classic fisherman sweaters. Christy shares the Guernsey she knit for her mom, what she learned about traditional stitch patterns, and why these sweaters are knit the way they are. They talk favorite patterns, kid-sized knits, current works in progress, and the reality of ripping back mistakes.

Christy and Caitlyn kick things off by obsessing over Sammy's new Christmas sweater before diving into cables, favorite designers, and well loved knits. Christy revisits several Thea Colman patterns, including Botanist, Widow's Kiss, and Scotch Mist, with honest talk about yarn choices, fit mistakes, and why some sweaters sit unworn until someone forces you to put them on.

Christy and Caitlyn chat about handmade knits, warm-weather projects, and the appeal of Icelandic wool. They talk through favorite patterns, everyday sweaters, and their experiences with colorwork and steeking, with a nod to designer Hélène Magnússon.

In this episode of The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into their favorite handmade holiday gifts, from historic Fair Isle fisherman keps to colorful retro TAMS. They share stories behind the patterns, tips for choosing colors and shaping, and why these quick, cozy projects make such meaningful presents.

In this episode of The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn share their latest projects, from Sammy the dog's iconic "McCartney" sweater to an impeccably crafted test knit and a hand-made "Dude" cardigan inspired by The Big Lebowski. Along the way, they swap stories about yarn choices, colorwork, floats, and the joy and chaos of knitting for the people and pets they love. Pull up a project and knit along!

This week on The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into cold-weather knitting and the wild world of Icelandic wool. Christy revisits her Riddari saga, complete with past disasters and a fresh attempt using the yarn she should've chosen all along.

Christy and Caitlyn dive into the cozy world of cables in this episode of The Knitlist. From the history of cable knits and colorwork to learning knitting lingo like "frogging" and "LYS," the pair swaps stories of Christy's early projects, including Christy's first cable sweater, an Isabell Kraemer design that sparked a decade of knitting adventures. Expect talk of wool mishaps, family knits, Goodwill button hunts, and plenty of love for Kraemer's timeless patterns.

Christy and Caitlyn are back with yet another episode about their favorite designer, Isabell Kraemer. They revisit Christy's first big project, the Ingrid sweater, and share lessons learned about yarn choices, colorwork, and the perils of steeking.

Christy and Caitlyn are feeling festive as they dive into their favorite holiday knitting projects! From cozy cable-knit hats to the iconic Jingle Sweater by Isabell Kraemer, they share giftable knits, lessons learned (hello, gauge swatches), and a few funny mishaps along the way.

Christy and Caitlyn dive into a controversial topic in the knitting world: designer elitism. From Marie Wallin sweaters to the snobbery of certain yarn shops, they get candid about what makes the knitting community both inspiring and intimidating. It's honest, funny, and a little spicy, just how we like it on The Knitlist.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas on The Knitlist! Christy and Caitlyn talk festive knitting, from toddler snow dresses to cozy cable-knit stockings for the whole family. Christy shares the story behind Ava's snow dress and the family stockings, while Caitlyn celebrates learning to knit left-handed. They chat about soup weather, sourdough scars, and the cozy rhythm of holiday making.

In this episode of The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn cozy up to talk all things knitting (and Taylor Swift, of course) featuring the Garden Cardigan and Pullover from ANKESTRiCK. Christy hilariously keeps mixing up Great Love with Big Love while sharing stories of sweaters she's knit, cut, and rescued.

In this episode of The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into fall knits, favorite sweaters by Isabell Kraemer, and a dash of pop culture.

We're talking Taylor Swift! THE All Too Well Scarf and Folklore Cardigan in both women's and baby sizes! All Too Well Scarf: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Knitlistpod/all-too-well-scarf Folklore Cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Knitlistpod/folklore-cardigan Little Swifty Folklore Cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/Knitlistpod/little-swiftie  

Welcome to episode 1 of The Knitlist! We're talking about how Christy got started knitting, Caitlyn's first knit in progress, Janise Hope's Indian Nights blanket, Radmere by Michele Wang. Indian Nights by Janise Hope: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/indian-nights-blanket Radmere by Michele Wang: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/radmere