In this episode of the Yarn Library podcast, hosts Adam Cleevely and Georgia Denham delve into the complexities of pattern design in the knitting community. They discuss recent controversies surrounding designer compensation, the corporate dynamics at play, and the implications of exposure versus fair payment for designers. The conversation also explores the economics of free patterns, market dynamics based on pattern complexity, and the varying skill levels of knitters. Ultimately, they reflect on the broader implications of craft, wellbeing, and the pursuit of mastery in the knitting world.
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Episode 1: The Game of Wool
Adam and Georgia introduce themselves and have a chat about Game of Wool episode 1. We talk through some of the funniest moments, and also the tragedies. And most importantly, we'll tell you if we're tuning into episode 2...
Yarn Library is where the fiber world comes to chat. Hosted by knitting influencer Adam Cleevely of CleevelyKnits and PhD researcher Georgia Denham of Tulipurl, it’s a warm, witty conversation between friends about all things knitting, crochet, and craft culture.Each episode explores one topic (more or less) — from yarn snobbery and gender roles in knitting to gift disasters, festival gossip, and the mysteries of the ever-growing yarn library (or stash as it's otherwise known). It’s thoughtful without being serious, funny without being flippant, and welcoming whether you’ve been knitting for decades or just picked up your first hook.Grab a cuppa, pull up a project, and join the conversation