Pomcast! A knitting podcast from Pom Pom Publishing

Episode 79 - The Last Pomcast! Jun 02, 2023

Hey Pomcats! It's been a woolly, witty and wonderful nine years with you all, but it's time for us to hang up our headphones and say goodbye!

This last episode of the Pomcast sees Lydia and Sophie reminiscing about their recording adventures and special moments, and it of course has to end with the favourite feature, 'Top Three!' Plus, it wouldn't be a Pomcast without a special guest interview, so the gals interview each other (finally)!

A huge thank you all our wonderful listeners and to the Pom Pom team for all your support!

Although the Pomcast is ending there is lots to enjoy from the world of Pom Pom! To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

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Episode 78 – Short Rows: 'What Lies Beneath' with Naomi Polonsky at Murray Edwards College Jul 08, 2022

Hi Pomcats! We hope you’re having a great summer? The Pomcast is currently on a summer break, but we’re bringing you a bonus episode to enjoy! We’re talking to Naomi Polonsky, an assistant curator at Murray Edwards College in Cambridge and learning all about the current exhibition ‘What Lies Beneath; Woman, Politics, Textiles’.

We were lucky enough to have a private tour of the exhibition and have a chat with Naomi afterwards about the art works and creating the show. This episode is the recording of our interview with Naomi where we find out about the exhibition and the Woman’s Art Collection, the largest collection of modern and contemporary art by women!

The exhibition is on until 28th August, but if you can’t make it person, you can take the virtual tour online at womensart.murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk. Thanks so much to Naomi and to Laura Mosely who organised this visit for us!

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

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Episode 77 – Lazy, daisy, hazy, knits of summer! May 20, 2022

Hey Pomcats! Those lazy, hazy days of summer are just around the corner, why not take a little break and put your feet up with an episode of Pomcast?

This episode we’re talking about the cultural delights of the Hayward Gallery, as Lydia and Sophie had both recently seen the work of Louise Bourgeois which is on display there. A must for any textile and sculpture lover! Meanwhile Lydia is working on her own artworks for her MA project and hoping she can fit in some sewing plans with the Saguaro co-ord set by Friday Pattern Company.

It’s no surprise that we’re totally jazzed about the newest issue of Pom Pom Quarterly! We talk about some of the patterns we’re hoping to cast on, including the Keswick wrap and Streamers jumper. We’re also looking forward to trying new techniques with the Lateralis socks and Lackadaisical mitts. Speaking of, don’t miss out on our exclusive anniversary merch which features the mitt daisy motif!

Thanks for listening! We’re taking a break from recording for the summer but will be back in August with the next season of the Pomcast!

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by Yorkshire Yarn Fest. Since 2019, they have brought together crafters from all over the world with their virtual festivals which take place live on Instagram. You can also join Yorkshire Yarn Fest for their third in-person event this month (May 2022)! A celebration of all things yarn, wool, and fibre, their next event will be on the 28th May, so do check out yorkshireyarnfest.com for a list of exhibitors. And great news for Pomcast listeners - Yorkshire Yarn Fest are offering you a FREE ticket! Just use the code POMCAST when ordering your ticket.

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Episode 76 – Sylvia Watts-Cherry May 06, 2022

Hi Pomcats! This episode we’re having a chat with intarsia maven Sylvia Watts-Cherry!

You’ll know Sylvia bold and exciting designs from past Pom Poms, such as Fata Morgana in Issue 30 and Tortoiseshell from Issue 34. And now you’ll get to know her latest design Paragon which graces one side of our super bumper double cover anniversary issue 41! We loved having a chat with Sylvia learning all about her knitting life and inspirations, the importance of reflecting her African heritage in her designs and of course all about Paragon!

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by Yorkshire Yarn Fest. Since 2019, they have brought together crafters from all over the world with their virtual festivals which take place live on Instagram. You can also join Yorkshire Yarn Fest for their third in-person event this month (May 2022)! A celebration of all things yarn, wool, and fibre, their next event will be on the 28th May, so do check out yorkshireyarnfest.com for a list of exhibitors. And great news for Pomcast listeners - Yorkshire Yarn Fest are offering you a FREE ticket! Just use the code POMCAST when ordering your ticket.

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Episode 75 – Socks appeal! Apr 14, 2022

Hi Pomcats! Welcome back to aural knitting space that is the Pomcast! Wind those skeins and dig out your stitch markers and join us for another chat episode.

We start this episode with a somewhat detailed description of coffees and beverages and then chat Sophie’s adventures in clay and Lydia’s sewing studio set up. Knitwise, Lydia has been continuing to enjoy her adventures in intarsia, while Sophie has made the ever so cosy and warm Skyhill mitts!

It’s been on the horizon for a while, but we are just so excited for Pom Pom Quarterly issue 41! We chat a little bit about what you can expect, and want to remind you to mark your calendars for the previews on 27th April! We’re also giving you some behind the scenes information about our recent sock book shoot! This publication will be similar to Ready Set Raglan, and we were delighted to work with sock aficionado Rachel Coopey on this project.

Do you love stationery? We feel there must be an overlap with those that love knitting and those who delight in luxury pens and drawing tools? Well, for Lydia this certainly is the case and is enjoying her new Caran D'Ache Neocolor crayons. And for Sophie, she is reviling in the glamor, drama and fun that is the latest season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. And of course, the episode ends with our thoughts on two perhaps lesser known museums, the Shell Museum and the Pencil Museum.

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by knitwear designer, plant dyer and yarn shop owner Lotta H Löthgren. Lotta lives and works in the forest of southern Sweden where her unlikely little yarn shop Elk Market Yarn is located in a small wooden cottage from the early 20th century. Lotta dyes yarn with both foraged local plants and those growing in warmer climates, and her knitwear designs are inspired by her nearest surroundings - the forest, the changing seasons, the lakes, and the starlit night sky. As a Pomcast listener, you now get 10% off your next order at elkmarketyarn.com with the code POMCASTAPRIL. Lotta can’t wait to welcome you to the forest!

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Episode 74 – Ainur Berkimbayeva Apr 01, 2022

Hi Pomcats! This episode we’re having a chat with the fabulous knitwear designer Ainur Berkimbayeva.

We were delighted to get to know Ainur better, after admiring her designs in issues of Pom Pom for a while! You’ll know her patterns Dayspring from Issue 36, the Alatau hat design from Issue 31, and Astragal from Issue 30.

We talk about the many hats she wears as a knitwear designer, spiritual sustainability and social media, and her love of garter stitch. Plus she also drops hints about the construction of her design in our forthcoming Issue 41!

Thanks so much Ainur! You can keep up to date with her designs via Instagram @mamasteddybear and on her website here.

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by knitwear designer, plant dyer and yarn shop owner Lotta H Löthgren. Lotta lives and works in the forest of southern Sweden where her unlikely little yarn shop Elk Market Yarn is located in a small wooden cottage from the early 20th century. Lotta dyes yarn with both foraged local plants and those growing in warmer climates, and her knitwear designs are inspired by her nearest surroundings - the forest, the changing seasons, the lakes, and the starlit night sky. As a Pomcast listener, you now get 10% off your next order at elkmarketyarn.com with the code POMCASTAPRIL. Lotta can’t wait to welcome you to the forest!

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Episode 73 – Transatlantic tales Mar 18, 2022

Hey Pomcats! Get cozy and grab your latest WIP, it’s time for a catch up! This episode we’re catching up with Lydia’s travels stateside as she was recently in Austin, Texas to join Meghan for the Issue 41 photoshoot! Meanwhile Sophie is fresh from seeing a talk at the Crafts Council by Lorna Hamilton-Brown as part of the ‘We Gather’ exhibition.

Photoshoot day is always an important one for the team, and Issue 41 is an extra special issue as it marks our 10th anniversary! We have so much to tell you about the exciting things you can expect from this issue which will all be revealed in the coming weeks. Needless to say, mark your diaries for the pattern previews and pre-order release on 27th April as you won’t want to miss this bumper landmark issue!

We also catch up with what we are knitting! Sophie has the comforting jumper ‘Merywen’ from Ready Set Raglan on her needles and is using The Uncommon Thread, while Lydia is having an intarsia adventure with a self-drafted design. Continuing the theme of stateside travels, Lydia was delighted to visit the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and see the work of Ruth Asawa which features woven wire sculptures, while Sophie recommends The Well Gardened Mind for an insight into the restorative power of gardening.

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by Chrysalis Yarn Company, a one-woman hand dyed studio owned by Mindy Dyan in Dallas, Texas. Mindy’s small batch studio offers artisan hand-dyed yarns in playful, enthusiastic colours from the brightest neon rainbow hues to the moodiest tonals. Visit chrysalisyarns.com or @chrysalisyarnco on instagram to see Mindy’s amazing skeins. Chrysalis Yarns - where every skein is a chrysalis bursting with potential! What will yours become?

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Episode 72 – Aimee Sher Mar 04, 2022

Hi Pomcats! This episode we’re chatting to designer and knitter Aimee Sher!

If you didn’t know already, Aimee is the designer of the Issue 40 cover star, the Effervescent pullover! We chat about their inspiration behind this design and what crafting means to them. We also learn about the all important Boba Time socks using 626 Yarn & Fiber Company yarns, which started Aimee's designing journey! Speaking of yarn, you’re probably wondering what was that unspun yarn Aimee mentions at the end of the episode? Well for those spinners amongst us, you need to check out Nutiden yarn!

Thanks so much Aimee, we were delighted to find out a bit more about you! If you want more Aimee content, we highly recommend the Thoughtful Made Fiber Vlogcast and their writing at aimeeshermakes.com.

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by Chrysalis Yarn Company, a one-woman hand dyed studio owned by Mindy Dyan in Dallas, Texas. Mindy’s small batch studio offers artisan hand-dyed yarns in playful, enthusiastic colours from the brightest neon rainbow hues to the moodiest tonals. Visit chrysalisyarns.com or @chrysalisyarnco on instagram to see Mindy’s amazing skeins. Chrysalis Yarns - where every skein is a chrysalis bursting with potential! What will yours become?

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Episode 71 – Spring dreams Feb 18, 2022

Hey Pomcats! We’re springing into the first ‘armchair chat’ of the year - a new working title for the Sophie and Lydia episodes! While the Pomcast hibernated over the winter, we had our own adventures to update each other on. Lydia has delighted in the joys of horse riding, while Sophie launched the maiden meet-up of her volunteer run repair cafe!

Spring is the thing on our mind as we celebrate the upcoming arrival of Issue 40! Floaty and whimsical, abstract and embellished, this selection of patterns will transport you to your yarn-filled dreamland! Shot at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Centre, you can take a peek at the whole collection on our blog. We chat through some of top picks including Flotti and Cloudbow, which prompts the question to the Pomcats, are you pro knitted dresses? Also on the to-knit list are Leonora with it’s fab use of beads and intarsia detail and the fluffy Cirriform socks!

At the time of recording, we were preparing to make the trip to Unravel, our first ‘real life’ festival in the UK since the start of 2020. So it’s no surprise that the thought of seeing so many Pom pals and stalls of skeins in person has us jazzed! We’ll be sharing the sights and sounds of the festival soon, so stay tuned!

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by Purl Soho. Since 2002, Purl Soho has inspired knitters around the world with their fresh approach to traditional needlecrafts. Known for their spectacular colour, natural fibers, and approachable patterns, they love to knit as much as we do! At purlsoho.com, you can find tons of free patterns and tutorials, as well as all the supplies you need to cast on. As a special offer for Pomcast listeners, Purl Soho are offering 15% off their next order of yarn, fabric or notions - just visit purlsoho.com and enter the code POMCASTFEB at checkout. Please note that this offer may not be combined with other discounts.

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Episode 70 – Lydia Morrow Feb 04, 2022

Hi Pomcats! We’re swinging into our first episode of 2022 with an interview with the marvellous maker Lydia Morrow. You may know Lydia from her Instagram, @whatlydiamade, where she introduces herself as ‘disabled queer doofus mum doing all of the things’. We discuss her process behind the creative direction for Issue 39 and her own designs.

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by Purl Soho. Since 2002, Purl Soho has inspired knitters around the world with their fresh approach to traditional needlecrafts. Known for their spectacular colour, natural fibers, and approachable patterns, they love to knit as much as we do! At purlsoho.com, you can find tons of free patterns and tutorials, as well as all the supplies you need to cast on. As a special offer for Pomcast listeners, Purl Soho are offering 15% off their next order of yarn, fabric or notions - just visit purlsoho.com and enter the code POMCASTFEB at checkout. Please note that this offer may not be combined with other discounts.

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Episode 69 – Ask us anything! Dec 24, 2021

Hi Pomcats, can you believe it’s the last episode of the year? Fret not, we’ve got a bumper episode for you to enjoy and this one is thanks to all of you who sent in questions for us to answer - it’s the ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode!

We received so many fantastic questions, and we are just sorry we couldn’t include more! Thanks to everyone who got in touch, and who knows perhaps we should make this a more regular episode feature? We’ll let you listen at your leisure to the secrets that we reveal in the episode, but check out the episode notes on our website to see some of the special projects mentioned!

We hope you enjoyed this episode and learnt a little bit more about the Pom Pom team and behind the scenes of the magazine! We’re taking a break in January so we’ll be back on 4th February for the first Pomcast of 2022! Happy knitmas!

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

Looking for a last minute gift? Pom Pom has a curated selection on their website with special subscriptions and digital options. With a subscription, your loved one (or you!) could be among the first crafters to receive the magazine every quarter. Each issue is lovingly hand-wrapped in beautiful paper and you could choose to start the subscription with the spring issue and make 2022 a whole year of Pom. Plus, any publication you order from Pom Pom includes digital access to the PDF. Or you could order a gift card that pings into the recipient's inbox instantly, allowing them to choose whatever they want! Check out all these delights and more at pompommag.com/shop

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Episode 68 – Sam Topley Dec 17, 2021

Hi Pomcasts, welcome to the penultimate episode of the year! We’re delighted to be joined by guest interviewer Belinda Johnson, a fellow member of the Pom Pom team who had a chat with sound artist Sam Topley.

Before we got to the interview, it was only right that we had a chat with Belinda and introduced her to you lovely listeners. As well as finding out a little more about her role at Pom Pom and her journey through the world of knitting, Belinda mused on the patterns that are currently gracing her needles. These included the currently hibernating Eirys from Ready Set Raglan (just awaiting that final ball of De Rerum Natura Gilliatt!), plus Grainne, which is also from Ready Set Raglan, the delightfully named ‘project cookie monster’! Belinda also lamented the currently frogged Trembita mittens she was working on, but confirms that the pattern is so easy that she’ll be restarting these very soon.

It was music to our ears to find out that Sam Topley was going to be a guest on the pomcast! Sam is a sound artist and researcher working with textiles to create handmade electronic musical instruments and interactive sound art work. Her collaborative projects explore ideas in craftivism, using DIY fibre crafting to engage new audiences with experimental music making. Thanks Sam!

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

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Episode 67 – What we do in the stitches! Dec 03, 2021

For this ‘knitchat episode’ Sophie regales Lydia with the epic tales of her Ebay tapestry frame adventures and Lydia is at the final stages of her house move! If you need to be inspired to move some furniture around here is Lydia’s song of the moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-QDjghO4C8

We’re talking about our exciting book projects for next year! Coming in 2022 is our baby and kids pattern book Minipom, which will feature scaled down versions of some classic Pom Pom designs and new patterns too. We’re also working with sock aficionado Rachel Coopey on a sock book (surprise!) which will be akin to Ready Set Raglan!

On the horizon as well is our Spring Issue 40, which is inspired by ‘dreamworlds’ and features lots of dreamy and ethereal designs. The pals also discuss what they're enjoying and watching at the moment!

We also want to hear from you for the last Pomcast of this year, as we’re planning a special festive ‘Ask Us Anything’ episode! Send us and the Pom Pom team your questions about anything and everything, we can’t wait to hear what you want to know! Send us an email via podcast@pompommag.com. Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by YAK, the hub of the knitting and crocheting community in Brighton, UK. Run by a team of passionate makers, YAK strives to provide their customers with the highest quality tools and yarns. They champion independent companies from the UK and abroad, chosen responsibly for their unique and luxurious qualities. Whether you’re after an eye-catching hand dyed yarn, a traditional Shetland wool or a stylish Scandi thread, they have something for everyone! Our friends at YAK are offering 10% off for Pomcast listeners from now until 16th December 2021, just visit yarnandknitting.com and enter the code YAKPOMCAST at checkout! Gift cards, sale items and classes not included.

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Episode 66 – Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki Nov 19, 2021

Hi Pomcats! This episode we’re joined by the delightful designing duo Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki and talking about their upcoming release Interpretations Volume 8!

For this global recording Joji and Veera join us from Argentina and Finland to tell us more about Volume 8. This pair have been working together for years on this collaborative project where they each create a design from a selection of words, resulting in a collection of 12 beautiful designs. Joji and Veera chat about working long distance and what that is like during a pandemic, their stunning photoshoots, and the secret of how they keep each other motivated.

Interpretations Volume 8 launches on 7th December, when you’ll also be able to see all the beautiful patterns in full. Click here to pre-order from our website.

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by YAK, the hub of the knitting and crocheting community in Brighton, UK. Run by a team of passionate makers, YAK strives to provide their customers with the highest quality tools and yarns. They champion independent companies from the UK and abroad, chosen responsibly for their unique and luxurious qualities. Whether you’re after an eye-catching hand dyed yarn, a traditional Shetland wool or a stylish Scandi thread, they have something for everyone! Our friends at YAK are offering 10% off for Pomcast listeners from now until 16th December 2021, just visit yarnandknitting.com and enter the code YAKPOMCAST at checkout! Gift cards, sale items and classes not included.

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Episode 65 – Pomcast groove! Nov 05, 2021

Hi Pomcats! The kettle’s on and we’ve saved a space for you! Come join us with your craft of choice and catch up on all Pom Pom news and musings from Sophie and Lydia.

So, what have we been up to? Sophie took Lydia’s recommendation from episode 63 and made the trip to see Paula Rego at Tate Britain, what a moving exhibition! Lydia has been navigating a house move, but has squeezed in seeing some live music and has finished reading the latest Sally Rooney novel. The pals also discuss their ideas for starting a repair cafe and are looking for advice, have any listeners taken part in something like this?

We’re also marking our calendars for the pre-order release of Interpretations Volume 8, which will be on 9th November! We were very excited to have received the delivery of this beautiful publication at the UK studio recently. Behind the scenes we’re getting Issue 39 ready to land on doormats and in post boxes around the world, and Sophie has made a start on the crochet cardi Rockmore! She could be playing yarn chicken with this one, but is in love with this intuitive stitch pattern.

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by Oysters and Purls – Sustainable. Traceable. Responsible. Oysters and Purls sources only natural fibers for use in all of their yarns, including wool, alpaca, and mohair from small farms across the US. The yarns are worsted-spun at Battenkill Fibers, a woman-owned carding and spinning mill in upstate New York, with a commitment to minimising impacts to their place on the land while providing fair wage jobs for people in their community. Yarns are dyed in an array of soft shades with botanical extracts by Green Matters Dye Company. From now until 30th November 2021, our listeners can get an exclusive 10% discount on any purchase at oystersandpurls.com by using the code POMCAST at checkout!

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Episode 64 – Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin Oct 22, 2021

Hi Pomcats! Autumn is in full swing for many of us, what are your knitting plans this season? Well, what better way to get inspired than to cosy up with our latest episode and enjoy our chat with authors Kiyomi and Sachiko Burgin.

We wanted to hear all about their recent Pom Pom Press publication, Moon and Turtle! This collaborative project between the twin sisters infuses unique and contemporary design details with classic knitwear styles, and features lots of easy instructions to make a custom fit. We also chat about what it was like producing a book during the pandemic, the process of working together and the important meaning behind the book's title.

Of course Lydia and Sophie had to have a chat about what projects would find their way onto their needles next! We give a shout out to the Pokapoka hat and the Zenar socks. A fav amongst most of the Pom team is the cover star Kordy (did you see the swatching blog post here?) and the cosy cabled cardigan Cesium.

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by Oysters and Purls – Sustainable. Traceable. Responsible. Oysters and Purls sources only natural fibers for use in all of their yarns, including wool, alpaca, and mohair from small farms across the US. The yarns are worsted-spun at Battenkill Fibers, a woman-owned carding and spinning mill in upstate New York, with a commitment to minimising impacts to their place on the land while providing fair wage jobs for people in their community. Yarns are dyed in an array of soft shades with botanical extracts by Green Matters Dye Company. From now until 30th November 2021, our listeners can get an exclusive 10% discount on any purchase at oystersandpurls.com by using the code POMCAST at checkout!

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Episode 63 – Return of the chats! Oct 08, 2021

Hi Pomcats! We’re back in the podcast groove with your twice a month dose of knit chat and all things pertaining to Pom Pom. This episode Lydia and Sophie are catching up and are all excited about Issue 39!

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by Cocoknits. Lost count of your rows? Dropped a stitch? Need that cable needle right now? Cocoknits has it covered! Cocoknits’ mission is to design beautiful, functional tools and knitting patterns for makers all over the world. For an exclusive $1 off any knitting pattern from cocoknits.com, use the code POMCAST at checkout!

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Episode 62 – Gudrun Johnston Sep 24, 2021

Hi Pomcats, did you miss us? Well we missed you! After a short respite, we’re renewed and ready to start this next chapter of knit chat goodness. We’re trying a new schedule too, so instead of a monthly offering, you can look forward to a new Pomcast episode every two weeks! We’ll also be alternating between dedicated interview episodes and ones that focus on Pom news and knitting/craft chat! You’ll also see that our logo has had a digital lick of paint thanks to the talented Amy Blackwell!

For this audio offering, we’re getting cosy with Gudrun Johnston and hearing all about her upcoming release The Shetland Trader, Book Three: Heritage. For this collection Gudrun has taken the designs from her mothers made-to-order knitwear business run in the 1970s and updated them for contemporary knitters. This publication has been so thoughtfully researched, with Gudrun exploring the family archives and playing ‘knit detective’ with historical samples, it was a pleasure to hear more about how she put together Book Three.

Remember you can keep in touch with us and other Pomcast listeners via our Ravelry forum, and you can send us your musings via email at podcast@pompommag.com. To be kept informed with all the latest updates, delightful titbits, and treats, we recommend signing up to our weekly newsletter!

This episode is sponsored by Cocoknits. Lost count of your rows? Dropped a stitch? Need that cable needle right now? Cocoknits has it covered! Cocoknits’ mission is to design beautiful, functional tools and knitting patterns for makers all over the world. For an exclusive $1 off any knitting pattern from cocoknits.com, use the code POMCAST at checkout!

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Episode 61 – Jacqueline Cieslak Mar 05, 2021

Hey Pomcats! We're back for our first recording of 2021, catching up on all the Pom Pom news. Lydia and Sophie also chat to the fantastically talented and funny Jacqueline Cieslack, about her debut book, 'Embody - A Capsule Collection to Knit & Sew'. Visit our website for full episode notes: https://pompommag.com/blogs/podcast/episode-61-jacqueline-cieslak

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Episode 60 – Ruffles & stripes, oh my! May 29, 2020

Hey Pomcats! After a year's hiatus, wehave dusted off our microphones to bring you pun-filled chats about knitting, making, and all the exciting things that happen in Pom land. Recording separately from our abodes, Lydia and Sophie catch up about recent projects, the upcoming summer issue 33, and what life in lockdown means for them.Find the show notes for this episode here -https://www.pompommag.com/pomcast-60-welcome-back/

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Episode 59 – Karida Collins of Neighborhood Fiber Company Apr 04, 2019

Hey Pomcats! We’ve been away from the mic for a while, but it’s good to be back bringing you a blend of fibre fun, knit and crochet conundrums and magazine based musings.Thanks to Neighbor Hood Fiber Co. for sponsering this episode and for founder Karida Collins for being our interviewee!Find the show notes here - https://www.pompommag.com/pomcast-59-karida-collins-of-neighborhood-fiber-company/

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Episode 58 – A Knitmas chat with Eli Block Dec 24, 2018

Merry Knitmas Pomcats! This episode we're joined by our friend and ex-producer, the musical maverick that is Eli Block! We're feeling festive as we chat about the creation of the podcast, what we've been up to, everyones favourite regular feature Top Three, and there is even time for some presents. Come join us by the fire for a cosy chat!Find the show notes here! https://www.pompommag.com/pomcast-58-a-knitmas-chat-with-eli-block/Thanks for Unravel for sponsoring this episode!

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Episode 57 – Norah Gaughan Dec 05, 2018

We're bringing you another slice of Rhinebeck 2018 fun with our Norah Gaughan interview recorded live at the festival. We find out more about Norah's vision for our winter issue and we've also got all the news about our recent releases Knits About Winter and Knit How.Show notes can be found here -https://www.pompommag.com/pomcast-57-norah-gaughan/

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Episode 56 – Rhinebeck Special with Emily Foden of Viola Nov 06, 2018

Joining us for the whole episode (what a treat!) is the lovely Emily Foden of Viola Yarns. We have a post-Rhinebeck chat and find out more about her upcoming book 'Knits About Winter'.Find the show notes here-https://www.pompommag.com/pomcast-56-rhinebeck-special-with-emily-foden-of-viola/

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Episode 55 – Katie Green Sep 28, 2018

This episode features an interview with illustrator and author Katie Green, along with our usual knit-chat and giggles. Thanks to Traveling Yarn for sponsoring!

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Episode 54 – Moon Gazing & Yarn Chasing Aug 31, 2018

We have a healthy stash of news to share with you so if your needles took a break over the summer, get ready to dust them off and dive in to all the new publications that we have coming soon. We’ve got our usual features of Tell and Tell, Top Three and Text Files, plus a review of some fab yarn from our sponsors Rauwerk. Grab your knitting and get comfy!

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Episode 53 – Dana Williams-Johnson Jul 31, 2018

Hey Pomcats! We're enjoying a heatwave (a tropical heatwave), but we're getting prepped for the change of the seasons. While being warmed (or should that be cooled?) by thoughts of our upcoming autumn and winter publications, Lydia and Sophie bring you their exceptional blend of knitting news and puns for your enjoyment. Our guest this episode is Dana Williams-Johnson (dog jumper knitter extraordinaire), so why not pop the podcast on and join us with your knitting?Thanks to our sponsors Indie Untangled!

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Episode 52 – Amy Small of Knit Collage Jun 29, 2018

The sun is shining and we're more relaxed than a loose gauge linen hand knit. Summer is a great time to enjoy the outside with your latest WIP in tow, so why not pop this episode of Pomcast on to accompany you. We've got a chat with Amy Small of Knit Collage, notes on sunny London, and news of our Autumn and Winter knits - gotta be ready for when the weather changes. Pom on!Thanks to Scheepjes for sponsoring this episode.www.pompommag.com

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Episode 51 - With Pam Allen Jun 29, 2018

Just like two yarns plucked from your stash and striped together to make the perfect combo, we've blended a mix of news, reviews, an interview, and knitting merriment for your enjoyment. As well as your favourite features, we're joined by the fabulous Pam Allen, founder of Quince & Co. So why not indulge your ears with over an hour of fun chit-chat, we're certain you'll feel the same happiness that you get from casting on a new WIP.

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Episode 50 – Joji Locatelli & Veera Välimäki Apr 30, 2018

Hey Pomcats, welcome to your favourite pick'n'mix of knitty chat, including an interview with the dynamic designing duo Joji Locatelli & Veera Välimäki! We've also got Text Files and Top Three.Thanks to Ritual Dyes for sponsoring this episode!

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Episode 49 – Hanna Maciejewska & Zoe Fletcher Mar 30, 2018

We've got festival fever as our recording comes live from Edinburgh Yarn Festival and this episode includes our Unravel interviews with Hanna Maciejewska and Zoe Fletcher. Thanks also to Woollinn Dublin for sponsoring this episode.

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Episode 48 – The London Loom Jan 31, 2018

We're hanging out with the charming and creative Francesca Kletz and Brooke Dennis who run The London Loom in this here London town. We'll be having a gander at their new book, swatching with some tasty The Wool Kitchen yarn, bringing you all the news of your favourite knitting mag and all the while providing your ears all the puns and cheering chatter that your day needs.Thanks to The Wool Kitchen for sponsoring this epsidode!

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Episode 47 – Andrea Mowry + a Pom office party! Dec 22, 2017

Happy Knitmas Pomcats! . We've got the whole team involved for this episode, Meghan is our US corespondent, chatting with Andrea Mowry, and Sophie and Lydia are joined by Amy for some gift giving and party games - it's like you are at the Pom Pom office party!Thanks for Unravel festival for sponsoring this episode.www.pompommag.com

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Episode 46 – Knitters in the Round: Crafting Consciously Nov 29, 2017

The second of our Knitters in the Round discussions recorded at Pomfest this summer 2017, hosted by Anna Maltz, Discussing how we can choose to craft consciously are Bristol Ivy, Clara Parkes, Julia Billings and Julie Asselin.

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Episode 45 – Knitters in the Round: Where There's a Wool, There's a Way! Oct 31, 2017

For this episode we bring you a recording of the first of two Knitters in the Round discussions recorded at Pomfest this summer, and hosted by Anna Maltz. This one features Emily Foden (Viola Yarn), Emily Wessel (TinCanKnits), Olga Buraya-Kefelian (Olgajazzy), and Sonja Bargielowska (Blacker Yarns).

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Episode 44 – A Stash of One's Own Sep 30, 2017

Lydia and Sophie catch up after an exciting trip to the binder's to see Knitting Outside the Box on press, and after a trip to Yarndale! This episode features a recording of Clara Parked reading from her newest book, A Stash of One's Own. What a treat! Thanks to our sponsors Nature's Luxury.

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Episode 43 – Juju Vail Aug 30, 2017

Lydia and Sophie are joined by Juju Vail - our guest editor for Autumn Issue 22!We're talking colours, cloth, skeins and sewing, plus all the gossip from the magazine.Thanks to our sponsors Woollenflower!

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Episode 42 – LIVE from Pomfest! Jul 28, 2017

Recorded live at Pomfest, it's an extra special Pomcast! Lydia, Sophie and Eli bring you knitty challenges, puns, special guests, craft horror stories, What Would Juju Do? and a sing along - it's like you were in the audience too!Thanks to Fig Tree Yarns for sponsoring Pomcast Live, and The Yarn Collective for sponsoring this episode

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Episode 41 – Pamela Wynne Butler Jun 30, 2017

This episode we talk to Pamela Wynne Butler about her new book - Handsome: Man Sweater for Every Body. We also reveal more exciting Pomfest news, and indulge in all our usual knit shenanigans.Thanks to Skein Queen for sponsoring this episode

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Episode 40 – Julie Asselin Jun 01, 2017

Episode 40! In this episode Lydia and Sophie talk to Julie Asselin about colour inspiration and how she became a dyer. There is also all the usual podcast fun; including exciting news about a new book coming soon from Pom Pom Press, and the vendor lineup for Pomfest! Of course we also have plenty of giggles, and a travel related top 3!

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Episode 39 – Short Rows: Sonja Bargielowska of Blacker Yarns May 19, 2017

A bonus 'Short Rows' episode! Lydia and Sophie count down to Pomfest in July and chat to Sonja Bargielowska of Blacker Yarns, plus there is a review of Blacker's new Samite Silk Blend - ooh!Thanks to Blacker Yarns for sponsoring this Pomcast!

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Episode 38 – Gina Rockenwagner Apr 30, 2017

This episode Sophie and Lydia talk to Gina Rockenwagner about her life in the world of fashion and textiles. There is also exciting news about Pomfest, and all our upcoming anniversary celebrations, and all the usual giggles.

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Episode 37 – Bristol Ivy + Spincycle's Kate Burge and Rachel Price Mar 31, 2017

Live from Edinburgh Yarn Festival, Sophie is joined by guest host Bristol Ivy - who has an exciting Pom Pom Press announcement! This episode also includes an interview with the fabulous gals behind Spincycle Yarns.Thanks to our sponsors Erika Knight.

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Episode 36 – Live from Unravel 2017 with John Arbon + Nancy Marchant Feb 25, 2017

Live from Unravel 2017! Not only do we have all the news and knits from the festival, this episodes includes two interviews with John Arbon and Nancy Marchant. Thanks to our sponsors La Bien Aimée

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Episode 35 – Daphne Marinopoulos of The Fibre Company Jan 27, 2017

Back with the first Pomcast of 2017, Sophie and Lydia have all the news about your favourite knitting mag and lots of giggles too! The gals chat to Daphne Marinopoulos, founder of The Fibre Company, plus there is the usual lots of chat and fun!Also thanks to our sponsors Nature's Luxury!

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Episode 34 – Christmas Cracker with Helga Isager and Julia Farwell-Clay Dec 24, 2016

Merry Knitmas! Get ready for a bumper Christmas Cracker Pomcast! We've got festive cheer, Top Three, 'What Would Juju Do?', plus two interviews this episode one with Helga Isager and one with Julia Farwell-Clay.Thanks to Unravel and Green Mountain Spinnery for sponsoring this episode.

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Episode 33 – Short Rows: Fiona Alice + Emily Foden Dec 09, 2016

A bonus mini podcast! Sophie Scott and guest host Amy Collins chat about the upcoming Pom Pom Christmas Party. Plus we have interviews with designer Fiona Alice and Emily Foden of Viola

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Episode 32 – Dianna Walla Nov 30, 2016

In this episode we chat with designer Dianna Walla and catch up with all the knitting gossip and news from Pom Pom magazine. Our craft agony aunt Juju answers your knitting dilemmas and our top three has a special Norwegian flair!Thanks to Blacker Yarns and Green Mountain Spinnery for sponsoring this episdoe.

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Episode 31 – Short Rows: Krishan Arora and Heather Millard of YARN - The Movie Nov 18, 2016

A bonus mini pomcast episode! Featuring an interview with the folks behind YARN - The Movie, at cinematic Top Three plus all the usual Pom Pom gossip and giggles.

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Episode 30 – Spooky Special with Rachael Matthews Oct 26, 2016

Our 30th is a Spooky Special for Halloween with some of your knitting horror stories!You can also expect all the usual knitting news and giggles, plus an interview with the wonderful textile artist and knitter Rachael Matthews - we chat about her new book 'The Mindfulness in Knitting'.This episode is sponsored by Pink Hazel and Green Mountain Spinnery.

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Episode 29 – Caitlin ffrench Sep 29, 2016

In this episode we talk to Caitlin ffrench about her dyeing and designing, and her soon to be released book! We also take your questions to knitting guru Juju Vail, and cover all our usual crafty topics. Plenty of giggles as usual!This episode is sponsored by Blacker Yarns. Thanks Blacker!

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Episode 28 – Tom of Holland Aug 26, 2016

Pomcast episode 28! For this episode our interviewee is the brilliant Tom of Holland, and as always Sophie and Lydia chat about their crafty projects, as well as the usual top 3, knitter you should know about, and other faves!

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Episode 27 – Amy Hendrix of Madeline Tosh Jul 29, 2016

Sophie and Lydia are back with our 27th episode of Pomcast. This month we have an interview with the dyer behind MadelineTosh yarns, as well as all the usual knit chat.

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Episode 26 – Juju Vail and Thea Colman Jun 30, 2016

This episode of Pomcast features a guest co-host, the one and only Juju Vail! Sophie and Juju chat about knitting, bobbins, and so much more, and we also have an interview with Thea Colman, who has the most excellent radio voice we ever did hear.

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Episode 25 – Edinburgh Yarn Festival May 30, 2016

Pom Pom Quarterly's podcast - Pomcast! Lydia and Sophie bring you all the usual craft related giggling, as well as some mini interviews recorded at Edinburgh Yarn Festival. You'll hear from John Arbon, Dianna Walla, Sonja Bargielowska, and Jo of EYF organisation fame!

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Episode 24 – Rachel Atkinson Apr 30, 2016

Lydia and Sophie chat to tech editor extraordinaire and Daughter of a Shepherd Rachel Atkinson. And we also have all the usual knit chat, tell + tell, knitters you should know about, top 3 and more!

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Episode 23 – Cecelia Campochiaro Mar 31, 2016

Pom Pom Quarterly's podcast! Sophie and Lydia bring you all the usual fun and knitting related chat, as well as an interview with Cecelia Campochiaro, author of Sequence Knitting.

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Episode 22 – Veera Välimäki at Unravel 2016 Feb 29, 2016

This episode was recorded live at unravel 2016! Lydia and Sophie chat to Veera Välimäki, and also bring you all your favourite knitting related silliness.

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Episode 21 – Sarah Corbett Jan 29, 2016

From Pom Pom Quarterly comes Pomcast! In this episode Lydia and Sophie welcome the new year with lots of knitting chat and a thoughtful interview with Sarah Corbett - founder of the Craftivist collective.

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Episode 20 – Xmas Special + Olga Buraya-Kefelian Dec 23, 2015

Pom Pom Quarterly's monthly podcast - Pomcast! In this episode Sophie and Lydia bring you more knit chat with a festive theme, and talk to Olga Buraya-Kefelian about her designs and inspiration!

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Episode 19 – Fiona Alice + Pom Pom Press Nov 30, 2015

Sophie and Lydia return for episode 19 of Pomcast. Expect giggles, pondering and knit chat, sometimes all at once! We also reveal exciting plans about our newest Pom Pom venture, and talk to Fiona Alice, who is part of those plans!

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Episode 18 – Rhinebeck Special Oct 31, 2015

Pomcast's 18th episode. Sophie and Lydia discuss their projects, as well as their top three and ravelry realness! And our special correspondent Julie Asselin (dyer extraordinaire) reports back from Rhinebeck. Listen while you knit!

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Episode 17 – Emily Foden of Viola Sep 30, 2015

Sophie and Lydia talk to Emily Foden, the dyer behind Viola. They also talk knits, pet peeves, and the 'adult content' of ravelry.

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Episode 16 – Susan Cropper of Loop, London Aug 28, 2015

Pomcast hosts Sophie & Lydia chat with Susan Cropper, owner of LYS Loop in London about the shop's 10 year anniversary and the beautiful book commemorating it. As usual, we also have tell & tell, news, reviews, and top 3!

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Episode 15 – Melanie Gall Jul 31, 2015

Pomcast 15 brings you an interview with the amazing Melanie Gall, singer of knitting songs! As usual we have tell + tell, news, reviews and a top 3! Along with all the usual knit chat you have come to love!

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Episode 14 – Knitsonik Jun 29, 2015

Sophie and Lydia talk to Felicity Ford (AKA Knitsonik) and catch up on their Summer antics so far!

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Episode 13 – Stephen West May 25, 2015

Episode 13 of Pomcast! We bring you an interview with the ever fabulous Stephen West, as well as all our usual chit chat.

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Episode 12 – Joji Locatelli Apr 28, 2015

The Pomcast gals talk to the one and only Joji Locatelli! (Apologies for the crackles during this long-distance interview!) We also discuss the PPQ Temarf-Along, the new book Sequence Knitting, some great Travelling Stitches stories, and all our usual segments!

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Episode 11 – Clara Parkes Mar 30, 2015

Pomcast gals talk to the yarn whisperer - also known as Clara Parkes! (apologies for the background noise during the interview). We also discuss Edinburgh Yarn Festival and Spring knits, amongst other things!

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Episode 10 – The One With All The Socks + Bristol Ivy Feb 26, 2015

The Pom Pom gals chat to Bristol Ivy, as well as their usual reviews, top 3, and Ravelry Realness. And a whole lotta socks!

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Episode 9 – Erika Knight Jan 28, 2015

Our first podcast of 2015! We chat to Erika Knight.

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Episode 8 – Xmas Special Dec 08, 2014

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Episode 7 – Cirilia Rose Nov 28, 2014

Pomcast 7 - in which we talk to Cirilia Rose.

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Episode 6 – Gudrun Johnston Oct 24, 2014

The 6th instalment of Pom Pom's podcast! With Gudrun Johnston.

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Episode 5 – Emily and Alexa of tincanknits Sep 29, 2014

Pomcast 5 - in which we chat to the duo behind tincanknits.

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Episode 4 – Linda Lencovic of Kettle Yarn co. Aug 22, 2014

Pomcast gals chat to Linda Lencovic of Kettle Yarn co. Also we catch up after Unwind Brighton.

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Episode 3 – Rachel Coopey Jun 17, 2014

Pomcast 3 - in which we discuss our latest knits, Pom Pom abroad and Rachel Coopey, (a.k.a. CoopKnits') latest masterpiece.

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Episode 2 – Anna Maltz Apr 28, 2014

Your latest edition of Pomcast, brought to you by Pom Pom Quaterly

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Episode 1 – Juju Vail Feb 16, 2014

Knitting Podcast from Pom Pom Quarterly.

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