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13 Smaller Knitting Podcast Recommendations | KNITTING PODCAST | Episode 36

Ali Makes Everything

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More knitting podcast recommendations, this time focusing on channels that deserve more attention than they’re getting! Go check them out.

Thanks so much for watching! Details for everything I talked about are at the links below.

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PATTERNS & PROJECTS I MENTIONED

Lyon Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alis...
Heirloom Quilt Cardigan: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/libr...

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CHANNELS I MENTIONED

‪@Cloverpatchknits‬ Let’s Talk About Yarn: EPISODE 6/ Summer Crochet Patterns/ Let Ta...

‪@hearherhands‬ Art (and Knitting) is Political: Art (and Knitting) is Political: Hear Her ...

‪@fireandfiber‬ 6 Knitting Misconceptions: 6 Misconceptions About Knitting + Why LYS ...

‪@comfycozyknitting‬ I Finished My Nicest Garment!: I finished my nicest garment! • KNITTING P...

‪@a_good_enough_girl‬ Episode 3: A Good Enough Girl: Episode 3

‪@JamesKnitsSocks‬ Episode 7: The Sock Drawer | Knitting Podcast | Episo...

‪@MothFolkStudio‬ Episode 9: Ep. 9 - Outline Tee, Boyfriend Sweater Cur...

‪@CharmCityEwenicorns‬ Episode 1: Charm City Ewenicorns Episode 1

‪@escarla‬ Spring & Summer Knitting: Spring & Summer Knitting: What I’m Making ...

‪@Lochknits‬ Episode 28: Episode 28 - Socks and More Socks + MDSW 2025

‪@twosistahsknittintalkinshit‬ Episode 9: Two Sistahs Knittin Talkin Sh*t, Ep 9 | A...

‪@byathreadknits‬ Reviewing My Flop Era: Reviewing My Flop Era / Knitting Projects ...

‪@balancedskein‬ I Deleted Instagram and Fell Back in Love With My Hobbies: I deleted Instagram and fell back in love ...

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OTHER THINGS I MENTIONED

Hoya Atelier: Instagram: hoya.atelier
Lyon Sweater Video: My Finished Lyon Sweater | KNITTING PODCAS...
My First Podcast Recommendations Video: 10 Knitting Podcasts I Recommend | KNITTIN...
Controversial Knitting Opinions Video: Unpopular Opinions: %*@# the Sophie Scarf ...
YouTube Stats Video: What YouTube Paid Me: First Year Channel S...
YouTube Lessons Video: How to Start a YouTube Knitting Podcast | ...

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WHAT I’M WEARING

Lyon Sweater: https://www.ravelry.com/projects/alis...

Glasses: Esme in Sesame Tortoise (Narrow frame) from Warby Parker: https://go.shopmy.us/p-17220981 *

Lipstick: Lisa Eldridge True Velvet in Velvet Dragon: https://go.shopmy.us/p-17219878 *
(A perfect dupe if you want liquid lipstick instead of bullet is MAC Locked Kiss Ink in Vicious: https://go.shopmy.us/p-17220082*)

Rings: Etsy https://bit.ly/41NaqJC *

Earrings: Etsy https://bit.ly/3FTuIIB *
Necklace: Etsy https://bit.ly/4j0RBrT *Watch: 15% OFF with code ALIMAKES - Classic St Mawes in 36mm Rose Gold from Daniel Wellington: http://global.danielwellington.com/ *

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AFFILIATE DISCOUNTS*
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Artisanthropy Yarn Store - 5% OFF: https://www.artisanthropy.ca/alimakes...
Good Store / Keats & Co. Tea - 25% OFF: https://good.store/ALISONROWAN
Genuine Tea - 10% OFF: https://www.genuinetea.ca/ALISONROWAN

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*These are affiliate links, which means that if you click through them to buy, I'll receive a small commission. Your price as the buyer stays the same as it would have been regardless. If you choose to use them and support the channel, thank you!

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WHERE TO FIND ME

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/people/alison...
Merch shop: https://creatoriq.cc/490HkIu
Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile...
Website: http://www.alisonrowan.com
Email: alimakeseverything@gmail.com

If you’d like to support my channel, you can leave a tip on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/alimakeseverything

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00:00 Introduction
07:01 Clover Patch Knits
08:57 Hear Her Hands
10:26 Fire & Fiber
12:43 Comfy Cozy Knitting
15:03 Good Enough Girl
18:58 The Sock Drawer
20:52 Moth Folk Studio
23:12 Charm City Ewenicorns
25:52 Escarla
27:44 Lochknits
28:54 Two Sistahs Knittin Talkin Shit
31:00 By a Thread
32:21 Balanced Skein
34:05 Conclusion

20 Comments

@byathreadknits 1 year ago (edited)

I’m putting “she was always slightly bewildered in the most endearing way” on my tombstone lmao

@iamagapeach 1 year ago

Hi, Ali! It's Marian, and I am one-half of Two Sistahs Knittin. I commented directly from our YouTube account, but they don't always show up, so I am also commenting from my personal account. Pasting our original comment here: "WOW, Ali! We are blown away by the channel mention. Regina and I have been fans of your channel from our personal accounts for months, and were pleasantly surprised to receive the YouTube mention notification. Thank you! Your reviews are always thoughtful and comprehensive; this video is no exception. Keep up the great work."

@a_good_enough_girl 1 year ago

Ali, thank you from the bottom of my heart for the shout out! Like many others, I’m almost ugly crying with joy. Your comments were so flattering and I I’ll do my “goodest enough” to live up to your words. I love seeing your videos pop up and look forward to the next one. ❤

@christi.woolly 1 year ago

Dude, By a Thread Knits is honestly the funniest. So glad she got a shout-out here.

@hearherhands 1 year ago

Oh my goodness. I always look forward to your podcast and I love when you upload. I am just stunned to have been mentioned. Thank you so much, I appreciate this!

@sunnivadutcher7429 1 year ago

🥹🥹 Ali, thank you so much for the recognition! I totally teared up for your kindest of words and sharing my podcast so much more wonderfully than I could have ever imagined! It means extra-much because you definitely inspired my video making in the first place! & Don't worry, I gotchu I'll be back to the Heirloom Quilt Cardigan very soon!! ❤❤❤

@asht5657 1 year ago

What a wonderful, thoughtful, and SO APPRECIATED selection of new channels. I love that you put little clips in, that's so helpful. Thank you, this is gold!

@StickToYourKnitting 1 year ago

“Do I like how they talk?” I can honestly say, the sound of somebody’s voice is something that absolutely determines whether or not I hit the subscribe button. I don’t know what that says about me, but it’s the truth. I think the algorithm put your channel in front of me because I follow the Mostly Knitting podcast. Tash is from Melbourne and has also knit the same blanket from the company you referenced. Anyway, I instantly subscribed to your channel because of your “Cost per wear,” metric. I have never thought about my projects in terms of CPW and I kind of love it. Also, your voice doesn’t irritate me, so there’s that. I also love that you are a relatively small channel that is eager to boost other small channels, which is just all kinds of delightful. ❤

@crafting-with-care 1 year ago

I love your attitude of sharing the joy and wanting others to shine just as bright. I'm not interested in starting a podcast, but am curious about your thoughts on privacy and how you balance being a public figure and how much of your personal life you share with "strangers". Thank you for another fun video as usual and hope you're having a good day despite the miserable weather we're having!

@lavendercottagefibrearts 1 year ago

I love discovering new podcasts! Thank for all these recommendations, will be adding them to my watch later list!

@osmia 1 year ago

I love the idea behind this episode and that you're doing it

@StephMacKas 1 year ago

Ali, this is a great episode! I also love By a Thread Knits and Balanced Skein 😊 Another shout out for Table 10, it's my favourite new podcast, the sisters who present it are a joy. Greetings from the UK ❤

@rebeccarosser8539 1 year ago

i love how efficient you are! thank you for the speed of your talking!

@lenaknits397 1 year ago

I already am subscribed to Escarla! She is so fun. Love that you’re calling out smaller channels.

@OurStitchingChronicles 1 year ago

This is such a lovely thing to do on your channel! The algorithm is tough at the moment. Thank you for sharing a great bunch of amazing creators!

@ABookishTaurus 1 year ago

You’ve become one of my absolute favorite knitting podcasts and I found you because you were recommended by A Knitter Obsessed. Balanced Skein, Escarla, and By A Thread are my new guilty pleasures. Thank you for being so inclusive and thoughtful in your knitting. I’m a big fan! 🎉❤

@flangum 1 year ago

Thank you so, so much for making this video, and reaching down and pulling up smaller podcasts. THIS IS THE WAY! I will be checking these knitting channels out. xo

@DesertAgaveFiberArts 1 year ago

Love that you did this podcast! I look forward to checking many of these out. I've had a podcast for almost a year, and it definitely takes a certain kind of energy to keep going even when you have a micro-audience (I just recently broke 100 subscribers). For me, I know more consistency would likely lead to more folks seeing my podcast, but as a disabled woman, 8, soon to be 9, episodes in a year is all I've managed so far. But I keep going when I have the energy for it because I so appreciate all the folks who share of themselves in this way, and I also so appreciate seeing aspects of my identity reflected in other podcasts. So, I figure I'll keep slowly dripping out my episodes as I'm able, so those craving to see themselves reflected and those craving to learn more, can stumble across the podcast of an autistic, bipolar, fat woman of color with PTSD and ADHD who likes to chat about wool, fiber arts, and mental health and how we use all these things to keep going and fighting for good in the world we live in.

@ForeverFlowering1 1 year ago (edited)

This was so kind of you! I subbed several of the channels you presented and subbed you, too! Also, who knew there were so many Baltimore knitters with channels! I'm in Baltimore and always hoping to meet other knitters! eta: Jac in the Attic is another great alt knitter.

@nonnasstitchingloungewithr7281 1 year ago

So, I have a knitting/crochet channel but haven't posted in years. Perhaps its time for a return! Love your style and it's so nice for you to shout out these channels! Rosie