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**Unraveling …a knitting podcast**

A podcast about knitting, crocheting, sewing, and other fiber arts. Hosted by Greg Cohoon (KnittingDaddy on Ravelry) and Pam Maher (pammaher on Ravelry). Follow along as we talk about our knitting and explore books written by popular knitting authors.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 262 - We Don't Want That To Show Up In Search Engines Nov 19, 2025

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Episode 261 - So I Didn't Read The Directions Nov 03, 2025

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In Episode 261, Greg and Pam discuss moving, fiber festival hauls, and self-serving planning.

Many thanks to DrJo Joanne for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0 or https://tidd.ly/4mGsyws. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!)

Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!)

Patreon

You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades.

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg completely finished the Cirith Ungol shawl (pattern by Heather Seevers) using The Fiber Faerieyarn.
Greg cast on the Checkerwork Hat (pattern by Vexy) using Hinkston Handmade yarn.
Greg went to SAFF and had a show-and-tell:
- He got a mystery grab bag from String Theory Colorworks.
- He got several skeins from KnitCircus Yarns.
- He got some yarn from Aisling Yarns for some fingerless mitts.
- He got some yarn from The Fiber Seed to help teach a friend how to knit.
- He got some yarn from Leading Men Fiber Arts.
- He got some Doodle Decks from Pacific Knit Co.
- He got some yarn from Hinkston Handmade.

Pam's Projects

Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog post about Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing).
Pam is working a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the displacement base and the colorway Black Body Radiation.
Pam started the Winding Road Scarf by Tetiana Otruta. She using yarn from Knitting Notions.

Miscellaneous

We discussed Shaniko Wool.
We talked about Kate Atherley's book Math for Knitters.
Greg is collecting Preemie Hats for his annual Preemie Hat Drive.
Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to MartaSchmarta.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclosure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 260 - An Interview With Kate Atherley Oct 27, 2025

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Episode 259 - It Was Like Your Teeth Before Whitening Strips Oct 20, 2025

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In Episode 259, Greg and Pam discuss breast cancer awareness, losing nerd cred, and spider shawls.

Many thanks to kbamr Keri for the episode introduction! You can find all of Keri's patterns here. We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!)

Patreon

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg is knitting a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks for himself using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the Gottlebei colorway.
Greg continues working on the Cirith Ungol shawl (pattern by Heather Seevers) using The Fiber Faerie yarn.
Greg talked about the Pencil Me In kit from Yarn Love.
Greg is thinking about casting on the Sturbridge Fingerless Mitts pattern.

Pam's Projects

Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog postabout Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing).
Pam is working a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the displacement base and the colorway Black Body Radiation.
Pam started the Winding Road Scarf by Tetiana Otruta. She using yarn from Knitting Notions.

Miscellaneous

Greg talked about the Hopper Trolley in Greensboro.
Greg mentioned the Story Time With Silas podcast.
Greg talked about watching The Lord of the Rings film series.
We shared that our next episode will be an interview with Kate Atherley for her new book Math for Knitters.
Pam mentioned Craft Circle Kits.
Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to MartaSchmarta.
Pam and Greg mentioned a fiber festivals in NC that is coming up: SAFF on October 24-26.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclosure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 258 - An Option Is Gone And I Want It Back Oct 06, 2025

Show notes

In Episode 258, Greg and Pam discuss album releases, nuclear safety, and management tips.

Many thanks to pammaher Pam and knittingdaddy Greg 😂 for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!)

Patreon

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg is knitting a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks for himself using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the Gottlebei colorway.
Greg continues working on the Cirith Ungol shawl using The Fiber Faerie yarn.
Greg is thinking about casting on the Sturbridge Fingerless Mitts pattern.
Greg is talking about assembling a circular sock machine.

Pam's Projects

Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog post about Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing).
Pam started another pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the displacement base and the colorway Black Body Radiation.

Miscellaneous

Greg talked about Alpha Phi Omega, the service fraternity he joined when he was in college.
We shared an article about how knitters are affected by the tariffs. We also talked about Clara Parkes' newsletter, The Wool Wire, where she talks about that article and names a number of US based yarn companies.
Pam shared an update on her shoulder after having Softwave Treatment.
We talked about SciShow apologizing for their knitting video.
Pam went to see the movie The Nuclear Frontier.
Pam mentioned the book Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton. Her instagram can be found here.
Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to MartaSchmarta.
Pam and Greg mentioned a fiber festivals in NC that is coming up: SAFF on October 24-26.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 257 - Are You Calling About The Emu? Sep 23, 2025

Show notes

In Episode 257, Greg and Pam discuss emus, 3D printing, and being directionally correct.

Many thanks to scitchr Diane for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!)

Patreon

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg is knitting a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks for himself using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the Gottlebei colorway.
Greg continues working on the Cirith Ungol shawl using The Fiber Faerie yarn.
Greg is thinking about casting on the Sturbridge Fingerless Mitts pattern.
Greg is talking about assembling a circular sock machine.

Pam's Projects

Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog post about Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing).
Pam finished Choose Your Own Adventure Tee by Allyson Dykhuizen. She used Juniper Moon Farms Zooey.
Pam worked on a thermal stitch crochet potholder using KnitPicks Dishie. She uses these wooden rings in 35mm. Pam uses the pattern/recipe from My Crochet Space. The written directions can be found here and the Youtube tutorial can be found here.
Pam started another pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel Socks. She is using String Theory Colorworks yarn in the displacement base and the colorway Black Body Radiation.

Miscellaneous

We shared an article about how knitters are affected by the tarrifs.
Pam is going to see the movie The Nuclear Frontier.
Greg is enjoying a new-to-him podcast: Lateral with Tom Scott.
Pam read the book The Abominable by Dan Simmons, which referenced climbing clothing we learned about in The Golden Thread.
Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to MartaSchmarta.
Pam and Greg mentioned a fiber festivals in NC that is coming up: SAFF on October 24-26.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 256 - The Booty Call is Breakfast Sep 01, 2025

Show notes

In Episode 256, Greg and Pam discuss private knitting retreats, spicy ice cream, and the mysteries of teenager socks.

Many thanks to MartaSchmarta Marta for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!)

Patreon

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg delivered a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks for Blueberry using String Theory Colorworks yarn.
Greg continues working on the Cirith Ungol shawl using The Fiber Faerie yarn.
Greg is thinking about casting on the Sturbridge Fingerless Mitts pattern.
Greg is talking about assembling a circular sock machine.

Pam's Projects

Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog post about Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing).
Pam worked on Choose Your Own Adventure Tee by Allyson Dykhuizen. She is using Juniper Moon Farms Zooey.
Pam worked on a thermal stitch crochet potholder using KnitPicks Dishie. She uses these wooden rings in 35mm. Pam uses the pattern/recipe from My Crochet Space. The written directions can be found here and the Youtube tutorial can be found here.
Pam found a pattern for Porto Sardines and made one using Comfy Sport.

Review

We reviewed the book Geometric Knit Blankets by Margaret Holzmann. You can see some of the gorgeous patterns and projects here. This is the Starburst Blanket that scitchr made.

Miscellaneous

Greg talked about the fascinating history of the fish pepper.
We talked about the Focus Friend app from Hank Green.
Greg mentioned that Imagined Landscapes Sarah Schira was recently denied entry to the US from Canada.
Pam and Greg mentioned a fiber festivals in NC that is coming up: SAFF on October 24-26.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 255 - That's How Mountains Work Aug 18, 2025

Show notes

In Episode 255, Greg and Pam discuss losing a bike tire, losing your kids to adulthood, and losing cables to cats.

Many thanks to CatSaysKnit Cathy for the episode introduction! We would love to have YOU record an introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!)

Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!)

Patreon

NOTES Greg's Projects

Greg finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using yarn from Oink Pigments.
Greg cast on and finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks for Blueberry using String Theory Colorworks yarn.
Greg cast on the Cirith Ungol shawl using The Fiber Faerie yarn.
Greg is talking about assembling a circular sock machine.

Pam's Project

Pam finished a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using Must Stash Yarn in the Must Match Set.
Pam finished the Dahlia Hat by Jonatan Tollow. She used Plymouth Superwash Merino DK and Malabrigo Rios.
Pam worked on Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog postabout Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing).
Pam worked on Choose Your Own Adventure Tee by Allyson Dykhuizen. She is using Juniper Moon Farms Zooey.
Pam worked on a thermal stitch crochet potholder using KnitPicks Dishie. She uses these wooden rings in 35mm. Pam uses the pattern/recipe from My Crochet Space. The written directions can be found here and the Youtube tutorial can be found here.
Pam found a pattern for Porto Sardines that she is going to start! (She started and finished and forgot to talk about it!

Miscellaneous

Greg mentioned that Imagined Landscapes Sarah Schira was recently denied entry to the US from Canada.
Pam mentioned Craft Cook Read Repeat and their Summer Bingo.
Some of our Denver area listeners are meeting to knit monthly. If you are in the area and want to join in, reach out to MartaSchmarta.
Pam mentioned Softwave that she is trying on her shoulder.
Pam and Greg mentioned a fiber festivals in NC that is coming up: SAFF on October 24-26.
Greg talked about a website where you can listen to a simulation of the WKRP radio station from the late-70s/early-80s sitcom.
Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits.

Affiliate Link Disclousure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 254 - Book Club: The Golden Thread - The Golden Cape (Part 2) Aug 04, 2025

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In Episode 254, Greg and Pam discuss the final and thirteenth chapter, Book Club: The Golden Thread The Golden Cape: Harnessing Spider Silk, of our book club book, The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub.

See Spider Silk being harvested here.
Read about MicroSilk from Bolt Threads here.

Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there.

GIVEAWAY: Check out our new MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the current giveaway using this Google Form.

SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com

We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!)

Patreon

Affiliate Link Disclosure

We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own.

Find us all over the Internet

Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast
Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast
Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast
Facebook: Unraveling Podcast
Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast
Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast
Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog.
Pam is pammaher on Ravelry and @pammaher on Instagram

Episode 253 - Us? Tangent? Shocking! Jul 28, 2025

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