The Never Not Knitting podcast is hosted by Alana Dakos and features design and project updates, product reviews, giveaways, and personal knitting stories contributed by knitters around the world.
Never Not Knitting aired from 2008-2016.
September 2016 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about the last eight years of podcasting, shares a collection of knitting stories and says goodbye. Thank you for listening and for your support!
August 2016 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about knitting sweaters for trees, upcoming events, and beautiful alpaca yarn. She also shares a story segment contributed by Jasmin and Gigi from the Knitmore Girls podcast.
July 2016 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about the knitting of comforting shawls and what happens when you don't follow the rules. She also reviews Silver Spun Yarn and shares a personal knitting story contributed by Laurie Gonyea, the owner of Feel Good Yarn Company.
April 2016 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her slipper obsessed daughter, knitting colorful shawls, and the charming childrens book, Henry's Hat. She also shares a knitting story contributed by book author, Joanna Johnson.
March 2016 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about new projects and shares the work and personal knitting story from designer Carrie Bostick Hoge.
January 2016 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting shares her love of shopkeeping and some new, exciting projects she's working on, a unique handmade line of bamboo knitting tools and accessories, and a story from Katy Westcott of Katrinkles.
December 2015 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her mystery knit-a-long, drowning in beautiful yarn, and her plans for Stitches West. She also reviews the book The Art of Slip-Stitch Knitting and shares a personal knitting story from one of the book's authors, Faina Goberstein.
November 2015 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about knitting tiny animals, her new favorite knitting book and shares a personal knitting story from Elizabeth Doherty, author of Top Down: Reimagining Set-in Sleeve Design.
October 2015 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about knitting addictive fair-isle sheep, a new line of jewelry for knitters and shares a touching knitting story from a podcast listener about the woman who taught her to knit.
September 2015 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about opening her very own yarn shop, designing new patterns, and the best tea in the world. She also shares a knitting story contributed by Rebecca Robinson, hand-dyer of Augustbird Yarn.
April 2015 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about knitting for boys and yarn that changes color. She also shares a knitting story contributed by a podcast listener.
March 2015 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about her time in the Pacific Northwest, knitting piggy hats, and her latest design project. She also shares a knitting story from Anne Vally of Little Skein in the Big Wool.
February 2015 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about her latest sweater design and shares an interview with the ladies of the new website kitterly.com
January 2015 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about her latest pattern, Perennial, knitting for her son, and judgemental yarn shop employees. She also shares a beautiful, limited edition yarn from England and features a book and personal knitting story from designer, Mary Jane Mucklestone.
December 2014 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about her latest obsession with knitting childrens garments, the new yarn company YOTH Yarns, and shares a personal knitting story contributed by Veronika Jobe.
November 2014 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about what she will endure for a pretty knitting pattern, giving the gift of handknit goats, and shares a lovely Jane Austen inspired knitting prize along with a personal knitting story from dyer, Anna Hernandez.
October 2014 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting is joined by Hannah Fettig as they recap their experiences at Rhinebeck. She also shares the book series "Stories in Stitches" by Donna Druchanas and Ava Coleman and also shares Donna's personal knitting story.
September 2014 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about going to Rhinebeck, "wool spiderwebs", her new Adult Playful Stripes pattern, and shares a story about knitted leggings.
August 2014 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about knitting foxes and goats as well as her latest hat design, the Plum Tree Slouch. She also talks about the new Indochine yarn and shares a story from a podcast listener.
July 2014 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about all her recent trip to Alaska and her latest patterns and projects. She also shares a new baby yarn and a book excerpt from author Robin Devine.
March 2014 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks all about bribing toddlers into sweaters and knitting alphabet letters. She also shares an interview with Claire Garland, author of Knit the Alphabet.
February 2014 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks all about her upcoming book Botanical Knits 2, reviews the book "Knit Your Own Zoo", and Southlander Yarn. She also shares a continuation of personal knitting story from a listener.
January 2014 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her recent knitting trips and falling in love with toddler sweaters. She also shares a knitting story contributed by musician, Elisa Korenne.
December 2013 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting shares a scary story involving a lace shawl and a kitten, reviews Knit Lit and shares a personal story from author, Audry Nicklin.
November 2013 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her problems with bobbles, Cordova Alaska, and shares an excerpt from the book Follow the Yarn read by author Reba Linker.
October 2013 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her new sweater design, Sprig and sustainable wool from Patagonia. She also shares a personal knitting story from a listener.
September 2013 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her adventures on the East Coast Book Tour. She also shares two new hat books and a personal knitting story from a listener.
August 2013 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her lacy nightmare, reviews Susan B Anderson's latest book and shares a funny personal knitting story from writer, Toddie Downs.
July 2013 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting shares some exciting news, reviews new yarns and shares a knitting story from Ysolda Teague.
June 2013 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks all about her new yarn find, purchasing expensive irons, being "fancy" and shares a performance excerpt from playwright, Elaine Liner.
January 2013 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks all about her upcoming book, Botanical Knits and shares a knitting story from a podcast listener about a green baby blanket that didn't work out as planned...
December 2012 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her new found knitting obsession... hexipuffs! She also reviews two new knitting books and shares a listeners personal knitting story.
November 2012 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about why you should be cautious about teaching family members to knit, reviews Mabels closet by Hannah Fettig, and shares a listeners knitting story about a sweater project gone horribly wrong.
October 2012 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her brand new children's book, Annie and the Swiss Cheese Scarf, she shares a story excerpt read by her daughter, and interviews the story illustrator, Neesha Hudson.
September 2012 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her issues with "ripping out" knitting and the risks associated with tugging on cables. She also shares a personal knitting story from designer Audrey Knight of AudKnits.com
August 2012 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting introduces her new friend Annie, talks about her current projects, and shares a personal knitting story from designer Hunter Hammersen.
July 2012 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting shares a collection of personal knitting stories from listeners around the world.
June 2012 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about her curious bed fellow, the trials and tribulations of traveling with children, and shares a knitting story from Tanis of Tanis Fiber Arts.
May 2012 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about hardcore summer knitting, the challenges of knitwear photography, and shares a knitting story from Jen the host of The Down Cellar Studios Podcast.
April 2012 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting catches her listeners up on the last six months and shares a personal confession regarding an inherited knitting project.
October 2011 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting is joined by Hannah Fettig, the co-author of Coastal Knits, and together they answer listener questions regarding the book project.
October 2011 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting confesses to being an ultra indecisive yarn snob, shares a knitting story from designer Woolly Wormhead, and reviews Tactile Fiber Arts' yarn.
September 2011 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about Coastal Knits and her current sweater obsession. She also shares a knitting story from designer Anne Hanson of knitspot.com
September 2011 - In this episode, Never Not Knitting talks about all of the projects she has been knitting for the new baby and shares a knitting story from designer Amy Herzog.
August 2011 - In this episode Never Not Knitting reveals the details behind her new book project, Coastal Knits, talks about her current baby knitting frenzy, and shares a knitting story from Carrie of Alpenglow Yarn
August 2011 - In this episode Never Not Knitting shares her frustrations with talking to non-knitters and shares an interview with designer Kate Oates.
July 2011 - In this episode Never Not Knitting spills the beans about her current design project, talks about being a collector of yarn, and shares a knitting story from designer Jane Richmond.
July 2011 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about being an unorganized knitter and shares an interview with designer Ysolda Teague, author of Little Red in the City.
June 2011 - In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about her concerns regarding a pair of miniature baby booties and shares a knitting story contributed by Krista McCurdy from Pigeonroof studios.
June 2011 - In this episode Never Not Knitting catches her listeners up on what she has been doing the past few months and shares another interview with author and designer Susan B Anderson.
February 2011 - In this episode Never Not Knitting shares her adventures being a vendor at the Stitches West convention and shares conversations she had on the market floor.
February 2011 - Hooray for 50 episodes! In this episode Never Not Knitting talks about the state of her mental health, her latest hat designs (Seedling and Cloudy Day), and shares an interview with Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon-Osborne, the authors of Vintage Modern Knits.
February 2011 - In episode 49 Never Not Knitting talks about her latest pattern, the Cream and Sugar Cowl, reviews Yarn Love yarns, and shares a knitting story contributed by designer Gudrun Johnston, the author of The Shetland Trader Book 1.
January 2011 - In episode 48 Never Not Knitting recaps her experiences at the TNNA convention, reviews Blue Sky Alpaca's ... alpaca, and shares a knitting story contributed by designer, Kirsten Kapur from Through The Loops.
January 2011 - In episode 47 Never Not Knitting talks about Oak Grove (her soon to be released pattern). She also features the designer Hannah Fettig of KnitBot.com and shares one of Hannah's personal knitting stories.
December 2010 - In episode 46 Never Not Knitting talks about the joys of being a sick knitter, reviews Cascade 220 Yarn, and shares a funny knitting story contributed by Melynda Bernardi of French Press Knits.
December 2010 - In episode 45 Never Not Knitting relives some traumatic memories regarding acrylic afghans and a knitted gift. She also reviews Knitterella gift tags and shares a knitting story contributed by knitwear designer Melissa LaBarre.
November 2010 - In episode 44 Never Not Knitting interviews Julie Turjoman, the author of Brave New Knits, and announces a new drawing giveaway.
November 2010 - In episode 43 Never Not Knitting talks about her latest design project, the weird party idea she conjured up at 2AM, and her favorite knitting bags. She also shares a knitting story contributed by Melissa Wehrle of neoknits.com
October 2010 - In episode 42 Never Not Knitting talks about her neurological challenges with her knitting and shares a very special interview with design superstar Debbie Bliss.
October 2010 - In episode 41 Never Not Knitting talks about hazardous scarves, reviews KnitCircus Magazine, and shares a listeners knitting story.
August 2010 - In episode 40 Never Not Knitting reviews Funky Carolina spinning fibers and shares a knitting story from a knitwear designer.
July 2010 - In Episode 39 Never Not Knitting talks about how she was bullied into knitting monsters, tells you what frukttragard means, reviews Road to China Yarn, and shares a listeners story.
June 2010 - In Episode 38 Never Not Knitting talks about her current projects, her struggled with alpaca induced nausea, and reviews one of her new favorite yarns, Becoming Art. She also shares a listeners knitting story about an intoxicating yarn.
June 2010 - In Episode 37 Never Not Knitting introduces her new Adult Spring Garden Tee pattern, reviews Be Sweet Bamboo Yarn, and shares a frightening knitting story from a listener.
May 2010 - In Episode 36 Never Not Knitting talks about hoarding yarn, reviews the new Amy Butler Belle Organic Yarn, and shares a listeners knitting story about some pesky purl bumps.
May 2010 - In Episode 35 Never Not Knitting interviews Ragnheidur Eiriksdotti from Knitting Iceland and announces a new Icelandic drawing giveaway!
April 2010 - In Episode 34 Never Not Knitting interviews Kristin Nicholas, the author of Color by Kristin, and announces a great new drawing giveaway.
April 2010 - In Episode 33 Never Not Knitting talks about a tragic knitting loss, shares a special yarn announcement, and a listeners story about the never ending scarf.
March 2010 - In Episode 32 Never Not Knitting talks about Stitches West, reviews Louisa Harding Yarns, and shares a story about a knitters love for her yarn.
March 2010 - In Episode 31 Never Not Knitting shares her struggles with her newest shawl design, the Cosette Wrap. She reviews Rose Knits knitting bags and shares a touching story about how knitting helped a new mom who struggled with her daughter's health problems.
December 2009 - In Episode 30 Never Not Knitting reviews Madeline Tosh Yarns and interviews Myra Wood, the author of Crazy Lace.
December 2009 - In Episode 29 NeverNotKnitting talks about her celebrity encounter, announces two new drawing giveaways, and shares a listeners story about a fantasy sweater shelf.
November 2009 - In Episode 28 Never Not Knitting talks about her new, soon to be released pattern Cedar Leaf Shawlette, reviews Handmaiden Lady Godiva Yarn, and shares a listeners story about a huge sweater project.
November 2009 - In Episode 27 (a special Malabrigo themed episode) Never Not Knitting talks about her current knitting obsessions, reviews Malabrigo Yarn, and shares a listeners story about a Malabrigo sweater.
October 2009 - In Episode 26 Never Not Knitting interviews Susan B Anderson the author of Itty Bitty Toys, reviews O-Wool Balance yarn and announces two new drawing giveaways.
October 2009 - In Episode 25 Never Not Knitting gives a project update, shares her current top four knitting designs, and features a knitting story from a listener about her unfortunate dealings with an oversized poncho.
September 2009 - In Episode 24 Never Not Knitting talks about her newly cast on projects, reviews an online yarn shop and Handmaiden SeaSilk, and shares a listeners story about a pair of perfect socks, though not for her.
September 2009 - In Episode 23 Never Not Knitting reviews KnitPicks Zephyr knitting needles, Sublime Organic Merino DK yarn, and interviews Alison Stewart-Guinee the author of Fairy Tale Knits.
August 2009 - In Episode 22 Never Not Knitting reviews a knitting tool and shares a listeners story about knitting colorful sweaters.
August 2009 - In Episode 21 Never Not Knitting talks about her three latest patterns, reviews the new Spud and Chloe yarn line, and shares a knitting story about Woolaphobia.
June 2009 - In Episode 20 Never Not Knitting talks about her knitting adventures in Portland, Oregon and shares a knitting story from a listener about a black vest project.
May 2009 - In Episode 19 Never Not Knitting shares information about interesting glove giving rituals, reviews a book, and shares a sweet knitting story from a listener.
May 2009 - In Episode 18 Never Not Knitting realizes that she knits way too much, reviews Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Dyed Cotton and shares a listeners knitting story about a felted clog project gone bad.
April 2009 - In Episode 17 Never Not Knitting reviews several different yarns and shares a listeners story about a problem shawl.
April 2009 - In Episode 16 Never Not Knitting talks about her addiction to knitting green sweaters, reviews Rowan Summer Tweed, and shares a listeners story about learning to knit with circular knitting needles.
March 2009 - In Episode 15 Never Not Knitting shares her adventures at Stitches West, her current knitting fantasies, and a listeners knitting story about a project that took 20 years to complete.
March 2009 - In Episode 14 Never Not Knitting talks about yarn monsters, reviews O-Wool classic yarn, and shares a listeners knitting story.
February 2009 - In Episode 13 Never Not Knitting talks about her current projects, shares some knitting tips, and a listeners tragic shawl story.
February 2009 - In Episode 12 Never Not Knitting reviews Jamiesons Shetland Spindrift and shares a funny listeners story about a scarf that wouldnt die.
January 2009 - In Episode 11 Never Not Knitting talks about her new knitting career, shares a helpful knitting tip, and a listeners story about a pesky sweater project.
November 2008 - In Episode 10 Never Not Knitting talks about the never ending Dad Sweater, reviews the Winter issue of Twist Collective, and shares another listeners knitting story.
November 2008 - In Episode 9 Never Not Knitting talks about being an indecisive shopper, reviews two different yarns, and shares a listeners first sweater story.
October 2008 - In Episode 8 Never Not Knitting talks about her yarn diet plan, current knitting fantasies, and shares a story about a knitted gift gone wrong.
October 2008 - In Episode 7 Never Not Knitting reviews different types of knitting needles and shares a listeners story about a very pricey sweater project.
September 2008 - In Episode 6 Never Not Knitting talks about how she got into spinning, shares some knitting fantasies, and a podcast listener's knitting story.
September 2008 - In Episode 5 Never Not Knitting shares the story of an interesting seaming project, reviews Debbie Bliss' new knitting magazine, and shares a listener's story about a never ending wedding shawl project.
September 2008 - In Episode 4 Never Not Knitting announces the winners of her magazine giveaway. Also shares an interview with Hannah Fettig, author and designer of Closely Knit.
August 2008 - In Episode 3 Never Not Knitting reviews the latest fall knitting magazines, shares the story of her first sweater projects, and announces a drawing.
August 2008 - In Episode 2 Never Not Knitting talks about her projects, knitting fantasies, and shares a scary story involving a pair of scissors.
July 2008 - The very first episode for Never Not Knitting. Funny knitting stories and product reviews plus more.