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Kelley chats with Alison about favorite podcast episodes, tried-and-true favorite books, and upcoming surprises for the podcast.

Edit 6/24/09: The 100th Knit Picks Podcast Contest is now closed - thanks for everyone who shared a comment with us!

We're celebrating the 100th Knit Picks Podcast with a contest! To enter for a chance to win a set of Harmony or Nickel Interchangeable Needles (you get to choose!), post a comment below about your favorite podcast moment or lesson. You have until 6/24/2009 to enter, and we'll pick a winner at random. We'll announce the winner in Podcast #102, and we'll also send them an email notification so they can pick out which needle set they'd like. Oh, and you'll need a US or Canadian shipping address so we can send you your prize!

Kelley's Favorite Podcast Episodes

02: Desert Island Knitting
15: To Knit or Not to Knit, That is the Question
24: How Do We Develop a Yarn Line?
26: I-Cord Magic
54: It's Summer, Time to Knit in Public!
91: I-Cord Revisited
92: How We Weave
96: Knitting for Little Ones

Favorite Tried-and-True Books
Anything by Elizabeth Zimmerman
The Sweater Workshop by Jacqueline Fee
Best of Interweave Knits
Reader's Digest Knitter's Yarn Palette
Sally Melville's Knitting Experience Series
Mason Dixon Knitting
Mason Dixon Knitting: Outside the Lines
Sensational Knitted Socks
More Sensational Knitted Socks
Folk Shawls by Cheryl Oberle


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Jude Hollingshead Comment by Jude Hollingshead on June 24, 2009 at 1:45pm
I love all your podcasts, but my favorites were the early ones when you were knitting your way through the Knitters Almanac by EZ. I had just read the book, and I could completely follow everything you were talking about on each of the patterns. Thanks for keeping the podcasts coming!!!
Greta Eisenhauer Comment by Greta Eisenhauer on June 24, 2009 at 1:10pm
I've only just begun to listen to your podcasts in the last few months and haven't gone back to the beginning. So, I missed the I-Cord Magic but LOVED I-cord revisited. It opened my eyes to a technique, I'd only used as handles for felted bags. Having little ones at the moment, I loved Knitting for little ones. And I hope to make use of instructions of how to convert sweater patterns to be knit in the round.
Thanks so much. Congratulations on 100 podcasts.
bonniebear Comment by bonniebear on June 24, 2009 at 1:09pm
Congratulations on your milestone. Keep up the good work!
Debby Sharp Comment by Debby Sharp on June 24, 2009 at 12:42pm
Congrats on 100 episodes! Your podcasts have been wonderful to listen to while knitting or spinning. I am a big fan of Lucy Neatby, so that is my favorite episode. I also enjoy the book reviews. I now have many of the books you have talked about, and have encouraged my spinning guild to purchase a few more. Thanks for the entertaining, informative podcasts. I'd love to hear 100 more!
AmongTheRoses Comment by AmongTheRoses on June 24, 2009 at 12:40pm
I have thoroughly enjoyed the podcasts - and learned A LOT from them. I love the books section because it is hard to know which are really good books for what I want to know, although I think I would get just about every knitting/fiber arts book there is out there if I could! My favorite podcast so far, though, has to be the one on cutting steeks. I have always been terrified to do this, and you have taken this fear away by the methods you spoke of. I am no longer intimidated to do this. Thank you! I continue to look forward to listening every week.
Kendra Kadas Comment by Kendra Kadas on June 24, 2009 at 10:42am
I love the wool start to finish and knit up or pick up episodes - so informative and great info. Thanks so much and looking forward to the next hundred!
Melissa Comment by Melissa on June 24, 2009 at 10:38am
Congratulations on hitting 100!! I simply love your podcast on all the different cast-ons and what each technique is used for - so helpful!! I also really love all your book reviews. I have found so many new amazing books and authors from your reviews. Thank you!!
Brooke Hartsell Comment by Brooke Hartsell on June 24, 2009 at 10:32am
I love this podcast. I have not been listening for very long but I decided to start listening when I could download the episodes directly to my iPhone. I also really enjoy all of the knit picks products so I started listening to hear about those but you really only talk about them when they really are the best choice. I love it. I think that my favorite part of the podcast is the book reviews. There are so many books out there that is hard to know if it is the right book for you. I really feel that Kelley does really great and in depth reviews. I have purchased more than one book after listening to her reviews. I think the podcast is great and I cannot wait for it to come out every week
Kathleen Kibblehouse Comment by Kathleen Kibblehouse on June 24, 2009 at 10:07am
Congratulations on this wonderful milestone Kelley! And thank you so much for all you provide in the way of informative, interesting, and often humorous info to all of us addicted knitters and fiber freaks. I especially enjoy hearing about your organizing strategies, being the OCD kind of person I am, I am inspired to de-stash, and assign stash, and also get to work on things I've been putting off when I hear you are doing the same. But if I have to pick a favorite podcast, it's the one - or ones - where you are packing for a trip and working so hard to take as few clothing items as possible in order to be able to take MORE yarn! Now that summer vacation season is here, I know the feeling all too well. Last weekend's trip to a graduation gala resulted in me having 2 sock projects and the end of a scarf with me, my ipod, and some chocolate,but no bathroom bag or bras. Did someone say, "priorities"? HA! Again, Kelley, thanks.
lynnywillo Comment by lynnywillo on June 24, 2009 at 10:04am
I listen and relisten to the podcasts at the gym. I love facts and details, so the episodes focused on techniques are my favorites. Number 4, Wool From Start to Finish was enlightening. The book reviews are really engaging and enthusiastic. Beyond the nuts and bolts of knitting, Kelley has made me feel empowered through her advice and anecdotes. I, one day, will not be afraid to steek. I will be able to let go of unhappy projects and yarns, and I will always, always swatch. I peacefully enjoy the process of my projects now - even frogging.

Best Wishes,

Lynny

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