Test Knitting Isn't What You Think

It's spooky season on The Knitlist! Christy and Caitlyn share their favorite Halloween knitting patterns, from ghostly tops and spooky socks to cozy fall sweaters. Plus, Christy gives an update on her Rhinebeck vest drama, and they spotlight some beautiful projects from the knitting community.

This week on The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into the best knitting projects for travel and standing in line, from vanilla socks and the Musselburgh hat to a Disney-themed memory blanket. Plus, they share some of their favorite Disney-inspired patterns and check out some amazing projects in this week's Stitch Spotlight.

We're back for Season 2 of The Knitlist! Christy and Caitlyn catch up after a busy summer and dive into all things Rhinebeck, including the great debate over what actually qualifies as a "Rhinebeck sweater." Christy shares her brand-new Lost Lake vest, made with rustic Spanish wool and plenty of cables, along with the story of how she nearly gave up on it before finally getting it just right. Plus, they talk cable-knit patterns, car knitting, and some seriously impressive projects from the Knit List community in this week's Stitch Spotlight.

It's Christmas in July on The Knitlist! 🎄 We're sharing our favorite Christmas knitting patterns, handmade gift ideas, cozy sweaters, ornaments, stockings, and more to help you get a head start on your holiday knitting. We also chat about giving back through knitting, revisit the felted slipper pattern controversy, and share a few beautiful community projects. Grab your needles and join us for a fun, festive episode!

Christy's first knitting pattern release is here! 🎉 In this episode of The Knitlist knitting podcast, we celebrate the launch of the Tommy Sweater and share what it really takes to bring a knitting pattern to life. From swatching and grading to tech editing, test knitting, and publishing on Ravelry, we take you behind the scenes of the design process. If you love knitting podcasts, sweater knitting, pattern design, and cozy conversations with fellow makers, this episode is for you.

In this episode of The Knitlist, Christy shares her Aileas zip-up sweater projects and talks about why she keeps coming back to designer Isabel Kraemer's patterns. We also dive into an important conversation about pattern sharing, supporting independent designers, and the work that goes into creating knitting patterns. Plus, we're celebrating Pride Month with some colorful and inspiring sock patterns, taking a look at the charming Field Guide to Knitted Birds by Arne & Carlos, and sharing some incredible community projects in this week's Stitch Spotlight.

This week on The Knitlist, Caitlyn and Christy explore stunning knitted wedding dress patterns, from vintage lace masterpieces to modern bridal designs that will leave you speechless. They also share community projects in Stitch Spotlight, discuss summer knitting, and preview Christy's newest sweater design inspired by a decades-old family project.

In this episode of The Knitlist, Christy and Caitlyn dive into summer knitting, Christy's new sweater pattern "The Tommy," and the realities of test knitting and pattern design. They also unpack the growing issue of AI-generated knitting patterns on Etsy and Amazon, why human-made designs matter, and share gorgeous Fair Isle inspiration, works in progress, and community stitch spotlights from fellow knitters.

Welcome back to The Knitlist! This week, we're diving into summer knits, including a beginner-friendly lace "t-shirt sweater" by Isabel Kraemer, plus a candid conversation about the surprisingly competitive world of test knitting. Grab your yarn and settle in for a jam-packed episode full of patterns, opinions, and plenty of laughs.

In this episode of The Knitlist, we dive into a lively knitting chat covering favorite finished sweaters, including a beloved cabled cardigan and a top-down V neck project. The conversation also explores a heated knitting community debate around design "plagiarism" versus inspiration, using recent pattern controversies as examples. Along the way, we share current WIPs, thrifted finds, and new tools that are shaping the next handmade projects.