Episodes

  • An Interview with Loom Knitting Designer Farah Kamal
    Sep 15 2022

    Listen in as JaNae Yagi and Kristy Hunter interview designer Farah Kamal all the way from Pakistan. Though fairly new to the art of looming. Farah has created many amazing lace projects on Cindwood Looms and has converted many beautiful lace projects from knitting needles patterns to looms in both 1/2" and 7/16" gauges. Enjoy hearing about her journey as she learned about loom knitting and began teaching others to read charts, shift stitches, and create beautiful laces.

    You can purchase past and future zoom classes with Farah Here
    Farah Patterns are available at cindwoodlooms.com

    Instagram -@kamalkknits
    Facebook Group - Loom Knit Laces

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    56 mins
  • New Digital Accessible Fiber Arts Magazines Now Available!!
    Aug 30 2021

    Renee VanHoy has been working as an accessibility editor for 2 Magazines. Making Stories Knitting Magazine and Moorit Crochet magazine. Listen in as we discuss the editing process and how supporting these magazines will help influence the creation of more Accessible patterns and magazines.

    Both magazines have come out with completely accessible versions that work great for screen readers and have large print easy reading and access. It is so exciting. These magazines are the first to create a completely accessible magazine.

    Making Stories Magazine - Knitting Magazine Purchase on Ravelry
    Moorit Magazine (crochet): https://mooritmag.com/

    Renee's Etsy Shop: Join her Zoom classes to learn more about loom knitting and accessibility.
    https://www.etsy.com/shop/ReneeVanHoyDesigns?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1024628302


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    35 mins
  • Back to School and Prep for Super Fun Fall Loom Knitting Projects
    Aug 15 2021

    Kids are on their way back to school (hopefully), the weather is cooling down and that equals the time to start thinking about fall projects and if you want to be really proactive start thinking about what gifts you are planning to make for the holidays. Listen as Kristy and JaNae discuss staying organized and having fun as you navigate your fall loom knitting activities and stay unstressed for the holidays that will be here in just a few short months.

    Many of the patterns and gift ideas discussed in this podcast can be found here
    https://www.cindwoodlooms.com/collections/janae-yagi-patterns

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    36 mins
  • An Interview with Amanda Pratt Hypnotic Hysteria
    Jul 31 2021

    Join us as we talk with loom knitting pattern designer Amanda Pratt and her journey through working with many different looming companies. Growing her pattern business and following on YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram and more.
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    Buy Amanda's Patterns on CinDWood

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    39 mins
  • Let's talk about Cindwood New Pegs and Gauge!!
    Jul 15 2021

    JaNae and Kristy discuss the new features of Cindwood's new large pegs and also the new 7/16" gauge and why it may be the perfect pair for all of your worsted weight yarn needs.
    We also discuss how to convert a needle pattern to loom when looking at needle size vs gauge.
    Loom Gauge Information Chart
    Pre Order - New Peg 7/16" Looms Here

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    29 mins
  • 20th Anniversary of Cindwood Crafts! An Interview with Cindy & Kristy
    Jun 26 2021

    Enjoy listening to JaNae Yagi interview Cindy and Kristy discuss how Cindwood Crafts became a company how it has evolved and grown and why these 2 sisters keep working hard to create new looms, patterns, tutorials and more to help grow the loom knitting community and provide customer service to their amazing customers.

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    44 mins
  • Summer Loom Knitting Ideas!
    Jun 16 2021

    Join Kristy Hunter and JaNae Yagi as they discuss different ideas for summer loom knitting projects, perfect summer fibers to work with and more. Post pictures of your summer projects in our Happy Looming! Facebook group or email to happyloomingpodcast@gmail.com

    Links to Summer Patterns
    Loom Knit Water Balloons
    Loom Knit Flip Flops
    Loom Knit Scrunchies
    Loom Knit Shawls
    Loom Knit Bags
    Loom Knit Washcloths

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    32 mins
  • An Interview with The Loom Muse - Scarlett Royal
    May 23 2021

    We had such a wonderful time talking with Scarlett Royal aka The Loom Muse. Scarlett has been a huge asset in the loom knitting world with her ingenious X loom design that CinDWood made a reality. Her many formulas for creating all kinds of hats, socks, stuffed animals and more. Scarlett does a lot of modular knitting and explains how this works in our podcast today. You can find Scarlett's patterns and videos in the following places:

    Amazon - pattern books
    https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3AScarlett+Royale&s=relevancerank&text=Scarlett+Royale&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1
    Blog
    http://theloommuse.blogspot.com/
    You Tube
    https://www.youtube.com/user/scarlyartmuse
    CinDWood Website
    https://www.cindwoodlooms.com/collections/scarlett-royal-epatterns
    Ravelry
    https://www.ravelry.com/designers/scarlett-royal

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    34 mins