A Yarn Story
A Yarn Story Podcast is the ultimate knitting podcast for yarn enthusiasts, wool lovers and knitters from beginners to advanced.
On each episode, host Carmen is joined by a different guest to delve into the world of knitting, sharing stories from their own experiences as well as the latest industry insights.
Tune in to discover inspiring interviews, expert advise, knitting tips and techniques, colour and pattern suggestions and a whole lot more.
Whether you're an experienced knitter or a complete beginner, you're very welcome to join us as we celebrate creativity, community and the timeless art of knitting.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Summer Yarn Guide: Cotton, Silk, Wool & Blends. Plus, how to master advanced knitting techniques
Welcome to A Yarn Story! This week, Carmen and Kayleigh discuss their knitting adventures and various updates. They start by addressing a technical mishap from the last episode where half of the vide…
New Knitting Patterns, Fonty Wool Q&A, Chiaogoo Needles Review and Petiteknit Cumulus V-neck
Kayleigh takes charge of this week's podcast as Carmen is away in Toronto at Knit City and is joined by Susan. They kick things off by introducing a gorgeous Sicilian wine from the show sponsor, Wol…
Easy Knitting Patterns For Beginners (plus NEW wool)
In this episode we introduce two new yarns to the shop (and share over 11 pattern suggestions using said wool), plus we answer your questions including:
1️⃣ Do you have any pattern recommendations for…
We're BACK 😍 New Yarn, Lessons In Knitting & Taylor Swift
Welcome to Season 3 of A Yarn Story Podcast - we're delighted to be back, almost one year on from our very first episode.
Thanks to our show sponsors Wolf Wine who deliver the most delicious small pro…
Season 2 Finale 💥 WIPS, colour suggestions and LOTS of 🤣
It's the Season 2 finale. Kayleigh is back, having spent a couple of months in full-on PhD mode, and we have a HUGE amount of laughs this week. We share what we're wearing, what we're working on and …
[Behind The Scenes] Life As A Knitwear Designer
This week Carmen is joined by Amanda as Kayleigh is working on her PhD this month. We dig into Amanda’s career as a knitwear designer and what it’s really like working full time as a designer (includ…
The BEST yarn pairings and discover our KAL selections
Welcome to A Yarn Story. After our wine segment we take a diversion into the house-buying process in the UK (!) before we dive into Carmen's new coaching venture. We share what we've decided to knit …
2024 Knit Goals, Plus: Join Our LIVE Knit-A-Long!
Welcome to this podcast episode where we're delighted to welcome Susan back onto the pod!
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Chapters
(00:02:14) What we're about here at A Yarn Story
(00:04:00) Wine cha…
Favourite socks sets, current projects & a special 'Cocktails with Kayleigh' segment!
Happy New Year! We're back for our first episode published in 2024 and we're excited for a huge year.
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Chapters
(00:00:22) Cocktails with Kayleigh
(00:09:19) Normal se…
A Yarn Expert's Shopping List - What We Buy!
Welcome to the final episode of 2024! Firstly, Carmen has lost her voice so - while we think it sounds lovely and husky - we apologise if she's a little hard to hear!
In this episode, we dive into wha…
Christmas Special: Exclusive GIVEAWAY!
Welcome to this Christmas special of A Yarn Story podcast. This week, Carmen and Kayleigh are joined by two special guests and we announce a super exciting GIVEAWAY! Scroll down for how to enter 👇
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The #1 BEST piece of advice for new knitters to learn FAST | S2E3
Welcome to Episode 3! This week, discover the most important thing beginner knitters need to do to improve fast and why some yarns bobble more than others (and why)
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Introducing NEW yarn Fluff | S2E2
We're delighted to introduce FLUFF - new yarn we've created in collaboration with Walcot Yarns x Les Garçons.
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Chapters
(00:03:44) Wine tasting. Lune Rousse from Wolf…
We're back! Spincycle Yarns, Running An Ethical Yarn Business & Knitwear For Dogs | S2E1
WE'RE BACK! Season 2 of A Yarn Story Podcast is here and we're delighed to welcome you to Episode 1. In this episode, we chat .... and we have a LOT of laughs! Enjoy and please do share the episode w…
S1E10: Fit & Sizing Fashion Show | A Yarn Story Podcast
It's the last episode of the season! We kick things off with a little celebration and toast to us for making it to 10 episodes. While you can listen to this episode on your podcast providor, this is …
S1E9: Sizing advice & knitting while distracted | A Yarn Story Podcast
We're back with Episode 9 of A Yarn Story Podcast where we chat all things yarn, knitting and take the odd diversion into anything else that takes our fancy!
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Chapt…
S1E8: Vest knitting, why swatching matters plus a BIG announcement | A Yarn Story Podcast
Welcome back to another episode of A Yarn Story! Kayleigh is back with us and we chat all things yarn, knitting and swatching. We must apologise in advance for all the laughing!! We had a total blast…
S1E7: New colours, finished knits & works in progress | A Yarn Story Podcast
Kayleigh is on holiday this week so our colleague Susan joined Carmen on today’s episode. Susan has a fantastic show and tell to talk us though (though to get the full experience you should watch thi…
S1E6: Summer tops & knitted trousers | A Yarn Story Podcast
We kick off Episode 6 of A Yarn Story Podcast with an immediate off-topic catch up on Kayleigh's running career 🤣. We then share what we're drinking and take a deep dive into summer top knits. This …
S1E5: Iceland, Headbands and 'The Wine Ritual' | A Yarn Story Podcast
In Episode 5 of A Yarn Story Podcast Carmen discusses her Iceland trip and Kayleigh talks secret yarn plans!
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Chapters
(03:37) The Wine Ritual
(11:04) Carmen's Iceland …