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We Tried to Tell You

by Marie Greene & Sarah Keller · 33 episodes

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...a podcast full of unsolicited opinions about fiber, life and everything in between - with Marie Greene and Sarah Keller. Join us for our weekly chats for creatives!Learn more about Sarah: www.knotanotherhat.comLearn more about Marie: www.oliveknits.com

Latest episodes

  1. Desert Island Yarns

    If you could only have two or three yarns to work with for the rest of your life, what would you choose? (It's a hard one!) In today's episode, Marie and Sarah unpack their favorit…

    32 min
  2. Knitting as We Age

    How has your knitting changed over the years? Do you plan to keep knitting as you age? We sure do! In today's episode, Sarah and Marie discuss plans to keep knitting as the years g…

    25 min
  3. How Knitting Pros Shop for Yarn

    We might have rooms full of yarn at our fingertips, but that doesn't stop us from shopping for yarn at every opportunity. In this episode Marie & Sarah talk about what they love (o…

    35 min
  4. Thoughts On Yarn Substitutions

    Do you always knit with the yarn the pattern calls for, or do you like to live dangerously? In this episode, we unpack our thoughts on yarn substitutions!Learn more about Sarah at:…

    22 min
  5. All About Knitalongs: How to Host One, How to Participate

    Join Marie and Sarah for a chat about knitalongs. What's a knitalong, how do you host one, why should you host one, and how can you have the most fun as a participant? Learn more a…

    35 min
  6. We Tried to Tell You LIVE - Hot Takes (from our listeners)

    Today's episode was recorded live in front of an audience of some of our favorite knitters. We answered some of their burning questions about yarn, motion sickness, Ryan Gosling, a…

    43 min
  7. What's Hot? What's Not? Knitwear Trends

    In this episode, Sarah and Marie discuss the latest knitting trends. Which trends are heading out, which ones are here to stay? Find out in this week's episode!Learn more about Sar…

    28 min
  8. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Pattern Support Etiquette

    Got a problem with a pattern? Can't find your download? Want help from a designer or your local yarn store? In this not-at-all-grouchy episode, Marie & Sarah unpack their opinions…

    42 min
  9. Who's Making Money in the Fiber Industry?

    In today's episode, Sarah & Marie get candid about the costs of running a fiber business. Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.comLearn more about Marie here: www.olivek…

    38 min
  10. What Do Anti-Aging, Slang, and Technology Have in Common?

    In this week's episode we're talking about the benefits of lifelong learning. Join the conversation!Here's the Psychology Today article (mentioned in this episode)Learn more about…

    31 min
  11. Get a Job Already!

    Do you remember your first job? Take a walk down memory lane as Sarah and Marie discuss their first jobs, their life work history, and gain some insights into how they both ended u…

    34 min
  12. How to Prevent (or Recover From) Burnout

    Burnout: it's not just a buzzword. Sarah and Marie discuss actively living through burnout, and trying to untangle it in real time. In this episode, they get honest about the signs…

    41 min
  13. What Do We Think About AI?

    Join Sarah and Marie for this week's chat about AI. Do we love it? Do we hate it? How do we think AI will impact the fiber industry? Check out this week's episode for alllll the un…

    42 min
  14. Four-Play

    What do 4 Day Knitalongs, 4H, and fourth grade all have in common? Not much. But they all involve the number FOUR, and that's our theme this week. In this episode, Sarah and Marie…

    38 min
  15. Everything You Never Wanted to Know About a Knitting Trade Show

    In this episode, Sarah and Marie dig into their experiences with knitting trade shows. You'll hear how they first met, learn a little more about the expectations and vibes of a tra…

    39 min
  16. Travel Knitting! Let's Talk About It.

    This week we're talking about our travel knitting priorities. What do we pack for planes, trains & automobiles? Which projects get the green light? Which needles and bags do we bri…

    25 min
  17. Thoughts on Knitting & Burnout

    In this episode we talk about the distinction between being someone who knits and being a knitter, and we explore ways that creative burnout can strike when creative work is your f…

    34 min
  18. Love it or Leave It?

    In this lighthearted episode, Marie and Sarah run through a list of silly pop-culture ideas and cast their vote: do they love it, or no?(We apologize in advance for audio inconsist…

    33 min
  19. You Might be an Introvert...

    In this week's episode, Marie and Sarah discuss all things introvert! What about you? Are you an extrovert or an introvert? Do you embrace it? Love it? Hate it? Let's talk about it…

    25 min
  20. A Little Failure Goes a Long Way

    What is failure anyway? In this episode, we talk about our failures and how we reframe them into opportunities to grow. Learn more about Sarah here: www.knotanotherhat.comLearn mor…

    27 min
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