Episode 52: Things We Learned from Stephanie

Episode 52: Things We Learned from Stephanie (30:49)

This week we talk with Stephanie Pearl-McPhee about stash, knitting, knitters, spinning and all kinds of things.

Leave a comment by May 20 and win a copy of Stephanie's new book: Things I Learned from Knitting (whether I wanted to or not)

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The Spell You're Under: Versus

Comments

[Alice]

I stumbled onto these podcasts today from someone's stray remark on Ravelry's forum and I'm so glad I did! Now ... off to figure out how to get these onto my mp3 player. I've read only one of the yarn harlot's books (At Knit's End) although I'm a frequent reader of her blog and I look forward to reading this new book she's got out!

[Lynda]

I LOVE now having a voice to put with Stephanie's face! Thanks ;o)

[Evelyn]

Thanks for the interview. I missed Stephanie's talk at the Maker Faire so I was bummed.

I gained insights about myself through my relationship with yarn. I learned that I really want to and think I can complete projects but sometimes a project is just beyond my patience. I learned that I like the journey and not necessarily the end result!

[Andrea]

Patience-Patience-Patience

I think knitting has expanded my patience by a factor that is incalcuable. It also gives you the perspective that you can do anything if you break it down into small enough pieces. Stitch by Stitch!!!

[mary]

Oh my. One of the most important things I've learned is that just as a bad haircut will eventually grow out, bad knitting will eventually get ripped out and turn into something wonderful - or at least better... eventually. :)
Really enjoyed hearing SPMcP as she didn't come to my neck of the woods. Thanks so much for sharing the podcast.

[Aura Perez]

I really enjoyed this particular podcast, although I enjoyed all of them a lot in general.

Aurita

[Aura Perez]

I really enjoyed this particular podcast, although I enjoyed all of them a lot in general.

Aurita

[Anna]

I went to Webs to see Stephanie last Sunday. My first visit to Webs and right during their Annual Sale. Oh boy, I am so happy to hear that not even Stephanie was immune.

[Cynthia]

Knitting is teaching me discipline. It is the constant challenge that calls to me. I recently I promised myself that I must finish and entire pair of plain socks before I am allowed to challege a new more difficult sock pattern. I have several single socks, a couple of single mittens and multitudes of dishclothes. but have yet to completely master a pattern before moving on to the next exiting thing I've stumbled upon. So this is my challenge to myself to master this one simple task. That inevitable Kapow!!! moment keeps me going.
But there are so many coool patterns out there to try!!!!....

[Rosie]

I haven't listened to the interview yet. I'm waiting until the baby goes down for the night so that I can enjoy it uninterrupted. What I've learned from knitting is that if you're not willing to stop and start over from scratch if you've messed up, you're not really ready to knit. And of course it will all be ok when you do.

[Tina]

One thing I have learned from knitting and listening to your podcast is that when you spend that much time with an inanimate object, you SHOULD have a relationship with it:)

[Jenn]

Loved the interview. I learned that if changing the pattern is what is going to work for me...then change it without guilt. And my stash really needs to obey me!!!

[Megan S]

I have learned that I love your podcast, ha ha!

On a serious note, I've learned that knitting is an escape from whatever else is going on. It's my own little zen arena and I feel better when I am there. To be able to focus completely on something and let the rest of the crapola from your day fall by the wayside is an incredibly marvelous thing!

[Dez]

Hmmmmm, things i learned from knitting? everything i make will and is beautiful, thats something i never thought would be possible when i started knitting. i also learned that babies look great in any color yarn, any combination, its wonderful to knit for them. thanks for the interview, Stephanie is great for a good laugh, and a welcome home spirit

[nat]

Can't wait to listen to this episode

[Peggy]

Knitting keeps the mind alert, fingers agile, bodies warm, and friends together.

Thanks for the podcast interviews!

[Knittinchick]

Knitting has taught me many things but one of the greatest things is that it makes you seem more approachable. I have about five hours/week where I need to sit at an information area for work and I now take along my knitting.

Without fail, people come over, tell me about their grandmothers knitting or make jokes about me being a gramma before my time (I'm 32)... then it always leads to incredible conversations. I think I'm relaxed and it's not intimidating to talk to someone knitting!

[Grace]

I have learned that knitting patterns are not cast in stone. They can always be tweaked to fit the wearer.
I enjoyed hearing your podcast and have now subscribed to them through iTunes. Keep podcasting!

[Jayne]

I have learned that you CAN inherit ADD from your children. I used to be a good, disciplined, one project at a time knitter then I discovered the joy of filling up all the needles I possess with projects and then going out to buy more needles just so I can cast on more projects.

I have also learned just how nice and supportive most knitters are.

[Marie]

From knitting, I learn how to put time on pause. Great interview!

[Becca]

Things I've learned from knitting- who fits where on the knit gift hierarchy, that it's not a good idea to memorize your credit card number if you're visiting online yarn shops, that knitting during movies and tv shows makes me far more tolerant of what DH wants to watch.
Thanks for the great podcast!

[Sarah]

I LOVE Stephanie's shirt!

Great podcast, ladies!

[Dana]

Great episode! Thanks to all 3 of you!

[Michele]

I must have looked a like a crazy woman walking to work today because I was cracking up while I listened to this episode!
What I've learned from knitting: I have much more patience than I ever thought that I could possibly have. There's hope for me yet!
--Michele

[Mary Beth]

From knitting, I've learned that 1) most mistakes in life can be fixed and 2) because not all mistakes in life can fixed, I'm glad that I'm not a brain surgeon!