We share our most favorite knits in this episode! We also share YOUR favorite knits! People submitted voice memos and we have some videos from folks who wanted to share. Our most favorite finished objects can change and evolve as we create new

Episode 13: Dyer x Dyer - Chat with Gwen of Bella Filato Studio

Mar 14th, 2022 34m 55s

Introducing our first Dyer x Dyer episode where Kara interviews fellow indie dyers! Gwen and Kara chat about their different experiences in dyeing, their processes, etc. Gwen also gives us a little insight about her ability to balance work and

Episode 12: Tips to build Commuknitty on Social Media and Locally

Mar 8th, 2022 47m 28s

In this episode, we talk about the different ways we have found success in building community socially both online and in person. We share tips for things that have worked for us and we think can work for you too! Please let us know in the comm

Episode 11: We're Back!

Feb 28th, 2022 26m 42s

Episode 11: We’re Back! We took a long hiatus from recording, but we are back! In this episode, we will share what we’ve been up to and why we have been away for a bit. We will share the projects we’ve been working on and give some updates abou

Episode 10: Jill from Knit Sisu on Knitting as a Career, Design Mentorship and More!

Dec 27th, 2021 47m 54s

We are chatting with Jill from Knit Sisu about her Design Mentorship Programs, her resources for knitters, how she made knitting pattern design, knitting instruction, and knitting mentorship her career, and more! Plus, we reveal a special colla

Episode 9: Chat with Phylicia and Maci

Dec 22nd, 2021 1h 14m

We had a blast chatting with Phylicia and Maci! We talk about knitting as self-care, knitting as a safe space for making mistakes, and Maci and Phylicia discuss knitting as Black women and why representation is so important in knitting. You can

Episode 8: Gifts We are Knitting for the Holidays

Dec 13th, 2021 25m 11s

Kara is making vanilla socks with the colorway Holiday Peppermint by @rosehillyarns. Skatta Hat by @sari_n_ with Knit Picks Tweed DKHoneysuckle Hat by @woollybear_knits, yarn is a OOAK purple by @thekineticknitterWoodland Loafers by Claire Slad

Episode 7: Stand in the Gap to Better Support BIPOC Creatives and Makers

Dec 7th, 2021 1h 53m

Considering the past week’s events concerning Kristy Glass Knits and the harm perpetuated against Black knitters, fiber artists, and makers in the knitting community, we decided to host a conversation around how white knitters can stand in the

Episode 6: Knitstagrams and Hot Tips for Growing Your Account

Nov 22nd, 2021 55m 30s

In this episode, Kenzie and Kara share their tips for how to grow your Knitstagram account, if that is what you want! The commuknitty also weighs in on why they love their Knitstagrams, and what frustrates them about it!Check out our website: h

Episode 5: Handmade Small Business Advice with Julia from The Simply Startup

Nov 15th, 2021 42m 56s

Julia is another local Minneapolis gal who started an Etsy 10 years ago selling hand knits. She has since grown multiple successful Etsy businesses and now offers coaching to other small and handmade businesses. She is a wealth of knowledge and

Episode 4: Confessions of an Indie Yarn Dyer

Nov 8th, 2021 51m 39s

This is not your typical interview with an indie yarn dyer. Cohost Kara @thekineticknitter talks about some of the less-discussed aspects of running an indie yarn business. She covers how the indie dyed yarn space has changed since she began dy

Episode 1: Hello and Welcome to Our Podcast

Oct 18th, 2021 32m 4s

In this inaugural episode, Kenzie and Kara introduce you to K2tog Podcast! You’ll hear what you can expect in terms of when episodes are released, what platforms you can find the podcast, the different episode layouts planned, our dreams of wor

Episode 3: Knitterview with Emily from Woolly Bear Knits

Oct 18th, 2021 45m 58s

This is our first “knitterview” featuring a local Minnesotan gal, knitwear maker and pattern designer Emily of Woolly Bear Knits! Interviewing her felt like chatting with an old friend. We discussed how she started her business, how her values

Episode 2: Get to know your Cohosts!

Oct 18th, 2021 1h

In this episode, learn a little bit more about Kara and Kenzie as knitters, a little about their personal lives, why they chose their cat's names, and a discussion on how knitting has impacted their lives, as well as sound clips from the commuk

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