The Knitlist

It's spooky season on The Knitlist! Christy and Caitlyn share their favorite Halloween knitting patterns, from ghostly tops and spooky socks to cozy fall sweaters. Plus, Christy gives an update on her Rhinebeck vest drama, and they spotlight some beautiful projects from the knitting community.

This week on The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into the best knitting projects for travel and standing in line, from vanilla socks and the Musselburgh hat to a Disney-themed memory blanket. Plus, they share some of their favorite Disney-inspired patterns and check out some amazing projects in this week's Stitch Spotlight.

We're back for Season 2 of The Knitlist! Christy and Caitlyn catch up after a busy summer and dive into all things Rhinebeck, including the great debate over what actually qualifies as a "Rhinebeck sweater." Christy shares her brand-new Lost Lake vest, made with rustic Spanish wool and plenty of cables, along with the story of how she nearly gave up on it before finally getting it just right. Plus, they talk cable-knit patterns, car knitting, and some seriously impressive projects from the Knit List community in this week's Stitch Spotlight.

It's Christmas in July on The Knitlist! 🎄 We're sharing our favorite Christmas knitting patterns, handmade gift ideas, cozy sweaters, ornaments, stockings, and more to help you get a head start on your holiday knitting. We also chat about giving back through knitting, revisit the felted slipper pattern controversy, and share a few beautiful community projects. Grab your needles and join us for a fun, festive episode!

Christy's first knitting pattern release is here! 🎉 In this episode of The Knitlist knitting podcast, we celebrate the launch of the Tommy Sweater and share what it really takes to bring a knitting pattern to life. From swatching and grading to tech editing, test knitting, and publishing on Ravelry, we take you behind the scenes of the design process. If you love knitting podcasts, sweater knitting, pattern design, and cozy conversations with fellow makers, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Knitlist, Christy shares her Aileas zip-up sweater projects and talks about why she keeps coming back to designer Isabel Kraemer's patterns. We also dive into an important conversation about pattern sharing, supporting independent designers, and the work that goes into creating knitting patterns. Plus, we're celebrating Pride Month with some colorful and inspiring sock patterns, taking a look at the charming Field Guide to Knitted Birds by Arne & Carlos, and sharing some incredible community projects in this week's Stitch Spotlight.

This week on The Knitlist, Caitlyn and Christy explore stunning knitted wedding dress patterns, from vintage lace masterpieces to modern bridal designs that will leave you speechless. They also share community projects in Stitch Spotlight, discuss summer knitting, and preview Christy's newest sweater design inspired by a decades-old family project.

In this episode of The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into summer knitting, Christy's new sweater pattern "The Tommy," and the realities of test knitting and pattern design. They also unpack the growing issue of AI-generated knitting patterns on Etsy and Amazon, why human-made designs matter, and share gorgeous Fair Isle inspiration, works in progress, and community stitch spotlights from fellow knitters.

Welcome back to The Knitlist! This week, we're diving into summer knits, including a beginner-friendly lace "t-shirt sweater" by Isabel Kraemer, plus a candid conversation about the surprisingly competitive world of test knitting. Grab your yarn and settle in for a jam-packed episode full of patterns, opinions, and plenty of laughs.

In this episode of The Knitlist, we dive into a lively knitting chat covering favorite finished sweaters, including a beloved cabled cardigan and a top-down V neck project. The conversation also explores a heated knitting community debate around design "plagiarism" versus inspiration, using recent pattern controversies as examples. Along the way, we share current WIPs, thrifted finds, and new tools that are shaping the next handmade projects.

This week on The Knitlist, Caitlyn and Christy embrace the joy of simple, no-stress knitting, from scarf progress to why leisure knitting hits just right. They chat about knitting's rise with Gen Z thanks to TikTok, explore unique materials like unspun wool, and share the fun of knitting for your dog. Plus, a finished sweater, new project inspo, and a reminder that it's your sweater, make it your way.

In this episode of the Knitlist, Caitlyn and Christy recap their yarn crawl adventures, share favorite finds and project updates, and explore ideas for spring knitting. They also highlight community creations in their Stitch Spotlight and keep things fun with plenty of humor about the realities of knitting.

Christy and Caitlyn talk about hand knitting without needles, a Thea Colman test knit, and the eternal struggle of the perfect button band. There are lace mishaps, knit ties spotted on TV, and the ongoing mystery of how every project ends up more complicated than planned.

In the heaviest episode yet, Christy shares the story of losing her son Luke and how knitting carried her through the darkest years of grief. She talks about the projects that became lifelines, and what it really means to keep going. From there, they ease into lighter territory with Harry Potter knits, well-loved stuffed animals, WIPs, and community stitch spotlights.

Christy and Caitlyn talk thrifted handknits, Isabel Kraemer sweaters, and the joy (and pain) of complex cable projects. They share current WIPs, fun novelty sweater finds, vintage knitting magazines, Reclaim It yarn treasures, and a round of knitting trivia, with plenty of side tangents along the way.

In Episode 18 of The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into Isabell Kraemer's Reagan Cardigan and the real agony of knitting lace. They talk beginner wins, celebrity knitters, and play a round of yarn or candle, plus share current WIPs and community stitch spotlights.

Christy and Caitlyn talk through a Caitlin Hunter Birkin sweater experience, from colorwork choices and fit issues to the emotional ups and downs of knitting something you really want to love. They get into what works, what doesn't, and why some sweaters teach hard lessons. Along the way, Caitlyn shares updates on her Sophie Hood, beginner mistakes, and progress that still feels like a win.

Christy and Caitlyn talk through Mary Jane Mucklestone's designs, including the Bauhaus Fair Isle sweater and a drapey test knit cardigan. They cover colorwork, steeking, big needles, and which knits are meant to be worn out versus at home. Caitlin shares updates on her Sophie Hood, along with beginner mistakes and small wins.

This week on The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dig into Guernseys, also known as Ganseys, and history behind these classic fisherman sweaters. Christy shares the Guernsey she knit for her mom, what she learned about traditional stitch patterns, and why these sweaters are knit the way they are. They talk favorite patterns, kid-sized knits, current works in progress, and the reality of ripping back mistakes.

Christy and Caitlyn kick things off by obsessing over Sammy's new Christmas sweater before diving into cables, favorite designers, and well loved knits. Christy revisits several Thea Colman patterns, including Botanist, Widow's Kiss, and Scotch Mist, with honest talk about yarn choices, fit mistakes, and why some sweaters sit unworn until someone forces you to put them on.