Curious Handmade with Helen Stewart

Helen Stewart

Delightful knitting patterns and Knitting Podcast

  • 27 minutes 58 seconds
    Episode 358: A slow new year, and what's next

    After a long break, the podcast returns with a big chatty update about where I've been, what I've been up to, and what's coming next. Things will be looking a little different for Curious Handmade in 2022, but that's a good thing! I also have a big batch of giveaway and knitalong knitters to announce! So grab your knitting and let's catch up.Ā 

    18 February 2022, 6:30 am
  • 18 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 357: Knitalongs, Knitvent and some treats

    Iā€™ve got lots of Knitalong news, some Shawl Society yarn restocks from favourite indies, and of course, I also released the very last pattern of this yearā€™s Knitvent, The Ever After Shawl, so Iā€™m sharing a bit about my design process for that one, too.Ā 

    Finally, I have some Christmas treats for you, including an exclusive discount code from another favourite yarnie and another from me

    3 December 2021, 3:07 pm
  • 18 minutes 57 seconds
    Episode 356: The Montage Hat & my secret quilt project

    Iā€™ve been keeping a pretty massive project under wraps all year, but I can finally share! This week on the podcast Iā€™m chatting about an ambitious quilt-design project Iā€™ve been working on in the background for months. And thereā€™s a new Knitvent pattern to discuss, of course: the very fun and quick Montage Hat. Finally, Iā€™m still pondering what to make with one of my Advent yarn sets and am looking for suggestions! So if youā€™re in the mood for some crafty chat, settle in with your current project and letā€™s catch up over a few stitches.

    26 November 2021, 7:00 am
  • 18 minutes 6 seconds
    Episode 355: Meet Cute Mitts and Socks

    Weā€™re all about homemade gifts right now at Curious Handmade HQ! Weā€™ve got lots of chat on this weekā€™s podcast about just why itā€™s so special to give and receive things made by hand. Iā€™ve just finished a few myself, which Iā€™ll share with you, and we also have not one but two brand new Knitvent 2021 patterns to discuss. So grab your project bag and letā€™s have a little visit.

    19 November 2021, 7:00 am
  • 17 minutes 6 seconds
    Episode 354: The Rose Cottage Cowl

    This week, Iā€™m talking a bit about my design inspiration for this latest, very cosy Knitvent pattern (hint, it has to do with a favourite film) as well as mini review of my 2021 Happiness Project and whatā€™s left to be done (I promise Iā€™ll update you properly in the new year).Ā 

    I also have some thoughts on two ways I try to protect my creativity: decluttering and saying ā€˜noā€™, both when you want to and when you just need to.

    So if youā€™re casting on the Rose Cottage Cowl today, or just want a little crafty company, let me join you!

    12 November 2021, 7:00 am
  • 16 minutes 22 seconds
    Episode 353: The Skyline Wrap and an elegant glide

    After all the teasing and guessing, the first design of Knitvent 2021 has been revealed! The Skyline Wrap is a holiday rom-com inspired pattern designed to use up scraps or a yarn advent calendar. Today on the podcast Iā€™m talking a bit about the pattern as well as my plans for the last bit of the year, heading into the holidays: where Iā€™ve gotten to with my Happiness Project and how Iā€™d like to finish out 2021. I also have many giveaway winners to announce! So settle in and get cosy, and letā€™s have a crafty chat.

    5 November 2021, 7:30 am
  • 17 minutes 59 seconds
    Episode 352: Halloween, holiday moods and holiday movies

    Weā€™re gearing up for Halloween this week at Curious Handmade HQ, with costume prep in high gear (including something for our pup Sindy to wear!) This week on the podcast Iā€™m reflecting on how close weā€™re getting to the end of the year, and how to make the most of it. With the first Knitvent 2021 pattern release coming up fast, Iā€™m sharing more about the inspiration for the collection (holiday films) and planning out what Iā€™d like to watch myself and with the girls. Itā€™s time to grab your gift knitting and join me for a cheery, cosy chat!

    29 October 2021, 8:00 am
  • 22 minutes 13 seconds
    Episode 351: Blossom Time and Knitvent Time

    Ā Iā€™m just back from a lovely knitting retreat in the rainforest and am full of stories to share. On this episode, Iā€™m also introducing the brand new shawl pattern I designed for the retreat, Blossom Time. And we have some fun holiday chat, with Halloween costume plans and the big Knitvent theme reveal to discuss! So pull up your cosiest chair, pick up your knitting, and letā€™s visit.Ā 

    15 October 2021, 8:00 am
  • 15 minutes 32 seconds
    Episode 350: Off on retreat (and the Hinterlands Shawl)

    In-person knitting events are rare and precious these days (and we never know if theyā€™re actually going to happen until the last minute!) so Iā€™m savouring the run-up to the retreat Iā€™m hoping to attend! Iā€™ve also just released the final design from this yearā€™s Shawl Society, and I think youā€™re really going to love it. I have some KAL winners to announce, and Iā€™m looking forward to the launch of Knitvent 2021. So come join me for a knit and a chat on this weekā€™s episode!

    8 October 2021, 8:00 am
  • 17 minutes 21 seconds
    Episode 349: A big pattern sale and happiness habits

    Join me for a quick catch up over coffee this week as I talk about whatā€™s going on in the world of Curious Handmade. We have a big BOGO sale this weekend to kick off the start of the Knitvent 2021 launch, I've just come back from a big photo shoot, and Iā€™m trying to end the year strong with some habits that I know make life better. So fill your mug and knit a few rows along with me!

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    1 October 2021, 6:30 pm
  • 23 minutes 22 seconds
    Episode 348: Finding calm in chaos, and planning a photo shoot

    How do you find the time and mental space for creativity when life feels chaotic? Today on the podcast Iā€™m talking a little about how Iā€™ve been managing the messiness of everyday life and the concept of ā€œlife admin.ā€ I also have some exciting things on the horizon: a big photoshoot, yarn hints for the final design of the Shawl Society season, and of course, Knitvent, which is inching nearer every day.

    24 September 2021, 7:00 am
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