Episode 375: A Gift-knitting Roundtable
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‘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)