I'll start with some of my favourites.
Giddy Knits. Helen lives in Surrey with her husband and two young boys and since she started podcasting has started her own yarn dyeing business, Giddy Yarns.
Craft House Magic. Ellie hosts this podcast which, as well as knitting, includes sewing, bobbin lace and other crafts too. This is such a happy podcast and I always enjoy each episode.
Bumble Stitches. Nicola's podcast is all about knitting, she produces some wonderful garments and she always has plenty to share.
Little Drops of Wonderful. Ali is primarily a crocheter, she admits that it's her first love, but she's recently started knitting too and this podcast includes a bit of both.
Harriet's House. Harriet is a fairly new knitter and she also crochets and sews.
Stranded Podcast. Amy's podcast is one of the more established ones but it's one of my favourites. I like that her podcast is very regular and that I know there'll usually be a new episode for me to watch each Thursday.
Cherry Heart Podcast. Sandra is another well established podcaster. She's a pattern designer and podcasts about both knitting and crochet.
There are some very successful knitting podcasts out there which have thousands of subscribers but, for the most part, I find that the podcasts which have a smaller audience seem more personal. One of the things I really enjoy about blogging is striking up conversations and friendships, and this applies with the podcasts that I watch too. I do still enjoy watching some of the more successful podcasts but the hosts seem out of reach in a way.
The Little Tailoress.
Sew Sweet Violet.
Inside Number 23.
Little Bobbins Knits.
I've recently come across some new podcasts which, so far, have only a few episodes, however, they look very promising.
Ollie & Bella. Sherrie is a crocheter who has recently taken up knitting.
Gussets and Godets. Christina podcasts about her knitting and sewing projects.
Love to Sew. Caroline blogs about knitting, though of course, she Loves to Sew too.
Birdbox Podcast. Jon is the dyer behind Mr B's Yarns, he podcasts with his wife Clare, who makes project bags for their shop on Etsy, and Clare's sister, Beki.
Funkyforty. Mel has started a podcast about knitting, crochet, sewing and embroidery. Like me, she stopped knitting when she was about twenty and didn't pick her needles up again until she was in her forties.
Back to Blighty. Becky had recorded videos in the past but she has just started a new podcast about both knitting and sewing.
There's a couple of podcasts which, at the moment, I'm working my way through all their past episodes.
Knitting Expat Podcast. Mina was a newish knitter when she first started her podcast back in 2015 but she's now a prolific knitter and pattern designer, I'm enjoying working my way forward right from where it all began.
Eldenwood Craft. Emma is a knitter and she also makes project bags for her Etsy shop, which is very successful. It seems that all the other podcasters I watch have got at least one of Emma's bags, they're very popular. I'm just about up to date with this podcast now and I've enjoyed all the past episodes.
If you haven't yet given podcasts a go, I would definitely recommend them. I enjoy watching the latest episodes whilst I sit down and do a bit of knitting. If any of you can recommend any other knitting podcasts I'd appreciate you leaving me a comment.
Hi Jo, thank you for the recommendations. I hope to be able to sit and watch a podcast sometime in my future when things slow down a bit. Love your last pair of socks. Have a good week.
ReplyDeleteI find it easier to watch a podcast than read blogs as I'm able to have an episode on in the background whilst I do other things at the same time. Hope you get a bit extra time soon.
DeleteWhat a great list, Jo! I do listen to a couple of podcasts, but I've fallen behind since Christmas. I am always so behind the times, it seems - I didn't even realize that podcasts had gone to video as those I followed were only voice. I've bookmarked this page for future reference.
ReplyDeleteThere's lots of totally different podcasts here, something for everyone. I never listened to podcasts before they were video.
DeleteGreat post, my book arrived this morning, thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, I hope you enjoy it.
DeleteThanks for this list, I'll have a look although I don't really watch podcasts. I prefer to read a blog really.
ReplyDeleteI got hooked on podcasts as soon as I started watching them, they're convenient as I can put one on in the background whilst I'm busy doing something else.
DeleteThank you Jo for this very informative post. I have tried learning to crochet from a podcast but ended up in a right muddle. I need one to one. I think you could do your own podcast as your knitting is so professional.
ReplyDeletePodcasts are usually just chatty episodes where the hosts show you what they've made and what they're working on now rather than tutorials, though some of them do make tutorials too. I'm definitely too shy to host a podcast myself but I do enjoy watching them.
DeleteI'll bear your list in mind next time I remember to take my iPad into my workroom with me and need something to entertain me while I sew.
ReplyDeleteI find podcasts great to watch and listen to instead of the TV.
DeleteI reminded myself how to crochet a granny square thanks to a You Tube video. I hadn't thought to seek more out, but some of these look really interesting.
ReplyDeleteI tried embroidery for the first time at the weekend, perhaps I can find a few people to help me get to grips with that? Great idea x
There's some great tutorials on You Tube, they certainly helped me when I taught myself to crochet. Podcasts are bit different in that the hosts just chat about their crafts, though some of them do include some tutorials sometimes.
DeleteI've never watched a podcast before. I might just take a look at your recommendations. X
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy them, it's interesting to see what other people are crafting.
DeleteYep, I've found a few embroidery ones, there is no stopping my new obsession now!
ReplyDeletePodcasts are very popular now, I think you can find them on just about any subject.
DeleteI think I shall have to give up sleeping, and then I could fit in watching podcasts!! Seriously, it is something I keep meaning to do, so your list has given e a starting point.
ReplyDeleteTime is always an issue when we want to fit in more things. I tend to pop on a podcast whilst I'm doing something else, killing two birds with one stone.
DeleteWow, what a super long list. I'm glad they stay on your blog as it may be a while before I watch any. Thank you for the recommendations Jo, I'll try and watch a few at the weekends. During the week I'm always rushing round for work and shopping, laundry and housework - I know boring but needs must. Cathy x
ReplyDeleteThe beauty of podcasts is that they stay on You Tube so you can watch them at your leisure. The episodes from The Knitting Expat Podcast which I'm watching at the moment are three years old but still relevant.
DeleteYou really can find podcasts on almost any subject and they can be so helpful.
ReplyDeleteYou've certainly given a long list here Jo and plenty to choose from.
All the best Jan
Crafting podcasts are the only ones I watch at the moment, I don't have much time for others with this long list.
DeleteThank you for the list of favorites, I have a recommendation too.
ReplyDeleteOff The Grid Needle arts is cross stitch podcast by a friend Caroline in Canada who is 'off grid' for most of the Summer in their cabin.
A knitting favourite is "Fibre Friends", 3 Canadian knitters, one is a knitting teacher, one dyes yarn and Caroline makes yarn/ craft project bags.....lots of fun, they have been going nearly a year.
Thank you for those recommendations, I shall certainly check them out. The cross stitch podcast might just be the thing I need to get me back in to the cross stitch project that I've got on the go.
DeleteOoh a few new podcasts for me to check out too. And thank you for the mention 💜. Most of the podcasts I regularly watch are in your list but two others that I enjoy are The Happy Knitting podcast (Julia is in Germany) and relatively crafty (Cristi is in Colorado and she talks about books too).
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. Yours is definitely one of my favourite podcasts. Thank you for the recommendations, I shall definitely check those out.
DeleteI've just started to watch podcasts and will definitely check out the ones you have listed. The first one I came across was Crafts from the Third floor by Tracy maybe one you can add to your list.
ReplyDeleteI hope you find some podcasts you enjoy amongst my list. I have watched some of the Crafts From the Third Floor episodes, I'll take another look. Thanks for the recommendation.
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