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Knitting Podcasts

All episodes of the Bare Knit knitting podcast. Under each video you will find the written notes, with the patterns and other things I mention in the episode.

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How to Measure Yoke Depth (and Know When to Split for the Sleeves) | Bare Knit Podcast

How do you know if your yoke is deep enough before you separate the sleeves? In this video I show how I measure yoke depth on a top-down sweater, how to compare it to your own body, and what to do if the pattern's number doesn't match you.

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10 New Knitting Podcasts on YouTube to Watch in 2026

New and small knitting podcasts on YouTube that I love watching in 2026: from Iceland and New Zealand to Boston, Cambridge and Minnesota. Cosy episodes, WIPs and lots of PetiteKnit.

Cover Image for Did I Finish the Iceland Sweater? + a Sequin Dress and the Traveler Hoodie | Bare Knit Podcast Ep 10

Did I Finish the Iceland Sweater? + a Sequin Dress and the Traveler Hoodie | Bare Knit Podcast Ep 10

The Never Too Late sweater from my Iceland trip is finally finished! On my needles: my first knitted dress (with sequins!), a Weekend Tote, and a second Traveler hoodie. Plus the yarn and fiber I brought home from Iceland.

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I Tried to Knit a Whole Sweater on a Trip to Iceland — Here's How Far I Got | Bare Knit Podcast

In this video, I’m taking you with me to the stunning landscapes of Iceland, but with a special twist: a travel knitting challenge. Join me as I attempt to cast on and bind off an entire project while on the go.

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Ranking My Most Used Knitting Tools | 2026 Knitting Advice

10 knitting tools that I actually use + 3 unexpected tools that will save you a lot of time and will definitely make you a better knitter.

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Two most anticipated finished projects - Episode 9

Two sweaters fresh off my needles: a cardigan and a pullover. Both of them were quite a challenge to make but everything ended with a happy ending. If you want to know more about these projects, join this episode!

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12 Relaxing and Free Knitting Projects You Should Cast On Right Now

Looking for mindless knitting projects to help you relax? Maybe you need a project to work on while you watch a movie, commute, or socialise with friends? In this video, I'm sharing 12 of my favourite calming and easy knitting projects that you can work on anywhere.

Cover Image for Sweaters, socks, and a cowl - Episode 8

Sweaters, socks, and a cowl - Episode 8

Two sweaters on my needles: a cardigan and a pullover. I just finished knitting a cowl that I can't stop wearing, and I will share the recipe for my preferred way of knitting socks. If you want to know more about these projects, join this episode!

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Everything I knit in 2025 - Accessories and a tiny BONUS

Let me walk you through all the accessories and adorable little things I knit this year, what yarns I chose, and how I feel about the finished object!

Cover Image for Trying on all the sweaters I knit in 2025 + a review of each item

Trying on all the sweaters I knit in 2025 + a review of each item

Let me walk you through each sweater I knit this year, what yarns I chose, and how I feel about the finished object!

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Yay or Nay? My Top 10 Favorite Hand Knit Sweaters | Bare Knit Podcast

In this episode, I dive deep into my wardrobe to show you my top 10 hand-knit sweaters. I'll start from those that I almost never wear and will finish with those that I basically live in.

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Knitting in Lofoten - Road trip to the North of Norway with knitting needles in a pocket

My long-awaited road trip to the North of Norway - Lofoten, Senja, Svartisen, and other stunning places. And of course, I had to take my knitting with me and show it to you.

Cover Image for Olga sweater, Hey saylor cardigan, and the coziest socks - Episode 7

Olga sweater, Hey saylor cardigan, and the coziest socks - Episode 7

Olga sweater, is it worth the hype? What about Hey Sailor cardigan? Join this episode to get the answers to these questions. As a bonus, I will share the coziest socks recipe. Just a perfect knitted socks project for beginners!

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Summer projects and the Traveler hoodie - Episode 6

The Traveler hoodie - my most worn knitted garment and why I love it so much. Join this episode to hear more about the hoodie, get inspired for the most adorable flower brooches and summer projects.

Cover Image for Ranunculus, Olga and Moa sweaters, and Woodland cardigan - Episode 5

Ranunculus, Olga and Moa sweaters, and Woodland cardigan - Episode 5

Ranunculus vs. Olga & Moa — which sweater wins? Plus, the Woodland cardigan you’ll want on your needles now.

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Sophie scarf, Stockholm slipover and embroidered shirt - Episode 4

A bit of a different episode: the traditional Ukrainian embroidered shirt I made myself, my thoughts on the Stockholm slipover by PetiteKnit, and a freshly finished Sophie scarf.

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Sophie scarf, Ranunculus and Marius headband - Episode 3

A significantly modified Anna's Cardigan and a Marius headband fresh off the needles, plus the Sophie scarf, Ranunculus and Olga sweater in progress.

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To keep or not to keep dilemma - Episode 2

A finished Watch Cap hat and Hugo the zebra, a self-designed raglan and the Woodland sweater in progress, and the long-lasting WIPs hiding in my drawer: to keep or not to keep?

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Biggest knitting mistakes and lessons from them

I'm sharing the biggest knitting mistakes that shaped my knitting journey and the valuable lessons they taught me.

Cover Image for Introduction and my current projects - Episode 1

Introduction and my current projects - Episode 1

The very first episode of my knitting podcast: my Afmæli Icelandic sweater and Hugo the zebra, plus the projects on my needles - a Watch Cap hat, a modified Ranunculus and a granny square blanket.

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Ira in a hand-knit Nordic sweater and a red and white striped headband, in a wooden cabin