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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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Patricia Waterfield Comment by Patricia Waterfield on June 24, 2009 at 7:07am
i haven't met a knit picks podcast that i didn't love!! i always gain knowledge from listening to each and every one! i was a tad hesitant to listen to episode 96 - knitting for little ones, but i am so glad that i did. how enlightening it was! since i have three friends who all recently had twins (yes, that is 6 babies to knit for!!), the suggestions by your moms were priceless! i've been knitting bibs, bonnets that tie under the chin, and can hardly wait to start leggings! congratulations on 100 episodes and keep up the great work!! :-) love it!
Misty Hathon Comment by Misty Hathon on June 24, 2009 at 6:38am
Your podcasts are varied and never boring, from interviews to book reviews. However, I think I enjoy your podcasts dealing with technique the most: lace, cables, intarsia, steeks, i-cords, finishing, blocking...so much to learn. On top of that, I can get a little knitting "shot in the arm" whenever I need it. Unfortunately, though, I am unable to choose an absolute favorite. ALL of your podcasts are greatly appreciated.
Whitney Comment by Whitney on June 24, 2009 at 6:32am
Would love to win another set of needles but I may have a better chance of winning the lotto :) I love the episodes where Kelly is talking to another person.....seems more relaxed and her speech patterns are not so formal or practiced.
Linda Reszutek Comment by Linda Reszutek on June 24, 2009 at 6:10am
Congratulations on the 100th Knit Picks podcast Kelley!
I love everything Kelley talks about on her podcasts. I always learn something new and can't wait to try it. I really like when she discusses new yarn lines and colors. I also enjoyed the episode when she interviewed her staff on the way they do things. It was fun to hear everyones own special way of knitting and finishing their projects! Thanks for everything Knit Picks!!! Keep the podcasts coming! :-)
Judy Musiedlak Comment by Judy Musiedlak on June 24, 2009 at 4:39am
Congratulations on 100 episodes. I have knit in public for almost 50 years. I've knit on the bus, on my way to work, at bowling waiting for my turn, in the bar, at baseball games, waiting for my turn at bat, in the park at picnic events, and many other places that I can't recall at the moment.

My favorite podcast is #54. Although I also knit in public at any time of year, not only summer. I love the fact that knitting has come such a long way, with the podcasts, Knitting Daily and Knit and Crochet Today television programs offered on public TV and also the knitting things that show up on Twitter. Knitting has definitely remained on the 'cutting' edge.
Linda Fisher Comment by Linda Fisher on June 23, 2009 at 11:29pm
Congratulations on reaching 100! (podcasts, that is....)
Erin Anders Comment by Erin Anders on June 23, 2009 at 9:46pm
I have just recently purchased an iphone and so I am new to the whole podcast world...and I'm loving it! I have only had a chance to listen to two podcasts and I have to say I am already in love with the book reviews! I am in that transition phase from college to stable career and now have the extra cash (most days!) to spend on books that aren't available in our local libraries. I can't wait to to get onto Better World Books and order No Idle Hands and many others! Thanks from a new listener!
Rachel Pendleton Comment by Rachel Pendleton on June 23, 2009 at 8:35pm
I have really enjoyed getting to know you and this great, informative podcast. I have learned about color choices and also gained a big appreciation for knitted blankets. Congratulations on this milestone!
mangoknit Comment by mangoknit on June 23, 2009 at 7:40pm
I must say that my favorite podcast episode is episode #1. This episode helped me develop my passion for knitting. Prior to discovering Kelly's podcast I was currious but did not know how to begin the process of becoming a knitter. The story of how she entered into the world of knitting is so truly engaging -- I never tire of listening to it -- it's just so interesting to me.

"There once was a knitter who loved books," is the segment of your podcasts that I always look forward to hearing.


After hearing episode #1 I ordered my first set of Knit Picks needles, yarn and the Sweater Workshop. Listening to Kelly's podcast while I worked my way through the Sweater Workshop helped me stick to it and build my confidence. Thank you for helping me to become a part of the knitting community!

Keep up the good work!
cdnbull Comment by cdnbull on June 23, 2009 at 7:14pm
I have listened to every podcast and have learned so much! My fav episodes are the interviews you have had on. I love hearing about new trends, new books, new designs from such big names.
Thanks for a great podcast and here's to 100 more.

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