Podcast Episode 100: Hooray!

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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Comment by KMRKnits on June 17, 2009 at 2:01pm: I look forward to the podcasts every week. They are an oasis of calm amidst my chaotic world (four boys 10 and under) Every Wednesday I curl up with my knitting this pod cast and a few others while my husband is in charge of the boys.

The podcasts have inspired me to stretch my creative wings as well as encouraged me to keep knitting. Thank you!

Comment by Elizabeth Downs on June 17, 2009 at 1:57pm: My favorite was Nonna's Garden! I was unsure whether or not I could handle it or not, but the podcast was so helpful and convinced me to give it a try! And so far so good!

Comment by Brandy on June 17, 2009 at 1:53pm: 100 podcasts?? How exciting!! I also loved the Magic Loop podcast. I was scared to death to knit anything round (which really limited what I could make!), but I've now knit several round items and am working on my first pair of socks! Woohoo!! :D

Comment by rvsandi on June 17, 2009 at 1:45pm: I've been listening since the beginning. If I had to choose a favorite podcast, it would be either "How We Weave" or "To Block or Not To Block" - anything on finishing. Knitting instructions usually end with some version of "bind off". With a little more effort, the project can go from okay to fantastic. I have gotten braver about knitting without a pattern since I've been listening to you. I don't think I would have dreamed of it before! Congratulations on 100 episodes, and here's to many, many more!

Comment by Sandra R. Odom on June 17, 2009 at 1:42pm: Two of my children gave me an IPod two years ago at Christmas. Your Podcast was one of the first I downloaded on it. About the same time we bought a small patio home at the beach (which is about 3 1/2 hour drive from our home). My husband drives and I knit and listen to my IPod. I was working on an idea and couldn't quite get it in my head how to do an applied I-Cord. In fact, I wasn't sure I could remember how to do an I-Cord at all. Along came your Podcast! What timing! So these are my favorite. Love your Podcasts, very professional. Sandy Odom

Comment by Knit4Many on June 17, 2009 at 1:37pm: Congratulations on your 100th episode! I have them all and I can't pick just one. They are all in my Zen so if I need a refresher on something your right there. Or when I need that inspiration and ideas that come from a knitting group your there. I want to thank you for being such an inspiration and an enabler. You have taught me a lot, had me explore new things (even though my pi shawl is still not finished), and even introduced me to a few good books. I look forward to listening to your future episodes. Oh and Zena has done a good job as well.

Comment by auntieface on June 17, 2009 at 1:37pm: I love all of them and am so excited to be able to put them on my mp3 player and listen to them in my car.

My husband also knits and actually enjoys listening to them (really)

faith

Comment by snoopy53 on June 17, 2009 at 1:34pm: Hi I look forward to you podcast every week/ When I found the podcat I went back and listen to the ones I miised. I like the book review session. now my favorite there are so many but the best one was the interview with Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, I have all her book and I bought half of them form Knit Pick at a sale price .
well Happy 100 podcats kept up the good work
Snoopy53

Comment by Edie Swartz on June 17, 2009 at 1:22pm: Amazing job Kelly! I listen to your podcasts over and over while I'm at work. They play in the background and I never seem to tire of listening to them.
I especially enjoyed the "Nonna's Garden Shawl" episode and was inspired enough or crazy enough to order the kit.
KnitPicks is addictive, I speak from true experience. Quality product and excellent customer service.
I LOVE...LOVE...LOVE...THE HARMONY NEEDLES!

Comment by Regina Fulton on June 17, 2009 at 1:17pm: I especially like the podcasts where Kelley talks about different knitting techniques that stretch her outside the box, as well as the ones that make life easier. Among my favorites are the ones about I-cord. I had not considered how useful I-cord would be as an edging!

Congratulations on your 100th episode! I look forward to listening to more in the weeks and months to come!