Episodes
This episode features an interview with illustrator and author Katie Green, along with our usual knit-chat and giggles. Thanks to Traveling Yarn for sponsoring!
Published 09/28/18
We have a healthy stash of news to share with you so if your needles took a break over the summer, get ready to dust them off and dive in to all the new publications that we have coming soon. We’ve got our usual features of Tell and Tell, Top Three and Text Files, plus a review of some fab yarn from our sponsors Rauwerk. Grab your knitting and get comfy!
Published 08/31/18
Hey Pomcats! We're enjoying a heatwave (a tropical heatwave), but we're getting prepped for the change of the seasons. While being warmed (or should that be cooled?) by thoughts of our upcoming autumn and winter publications, Lydia and Sophie bring you their exceptional blend of knitting news and puns for your enjoyment.  Our guest this episode is Dana Williams-Johnson (dog jumper knitter extraordinaire), so why not pop the podcast on and join us with your knitting? Thanks to our sponsors...
Published 07/31/18
The sun is shining and we're more relaxed than a loose gauge linen hand knit. Summer is a great time to enjoy the outside with your latest WIP in tow, so why not pop this episode of Pomcast on to accompany you. We've got a chat with Amy Small of Knit Collage, notes on sunny London, and news of our Autumn and Winter knits - gotta be ready for when the weather changes. Pom on! Thanks to Scheepjes for sponsoring this episode. www.pompommag.com
Published 06/29/18
Published 06/29/18
Just like two yarns plucked from your stash and striped together to make the perfect combo, we've blended a mix of news, reviews, an interview, and knitting merriment for your enjoyment. As well as your favourite features, we're joined by the fabulous Pam Allen, founder of Quince & Co. So why not indulge your ears with over an hour of fun chit-chat, we're certain you'll feel the same happiness that you get from casting on a new WIP. Check out the Pom Pom blog for our Scheepjes giveaway!
Published 06/01/18
Hey Pomcats, welcome to your favourite pick'n'mix of knitty chat, including an interview with the dynamic designing duo Joji Locatelli & Veera Välimäki! We've also got Text Files and Top Three. Thanks to Ritual Dyes for sponsoring this episode!
Published 04/30/18
We've got festival fever as our recording comes live from Edinburgh Yarn Festival and this episode includes our Unravel interviews with Hanna Maciejewska and Zoe Fletcher. Thanks also to Woollinn Dublin for sponsoring this episode.
Published 03/30/18
We're hanging out with the charming and creative Francesca Kletz and Brooke Dennis who run The London Loom in this here London town. We'll be having a gander at their new book, swatching with some tasty The Wool Kitchen yarn, bringing you all the news of your favourite knitting mag and all the while providing your ears all the puns and cheering chatter that your day needs. Thanks to The Wool Kitchen for sponsoring this epsidode!
Published 01/31/18
Happy Knitmas Pomcats! . We've got the whole team involved for this episode, Meghan is our US corespondent, chatting with Andrea Mowry, and Sophie and Lydia are joined by Amy for some gift giving and party games - it's like you are at the Pom Pom office party! Thanks for Unravel festival for sponsoring this episode. www.pompommag.com
Published 12/22/17
The second of our Knitters in the Round discussions recorded at Pomfest this summer 2017, hosted by Anna Maltz, Discussing how we can choose to craft consciously are Bristol Ivy, Clara Parkes, Julia Billings and Julie Asselin.
Published 11/29/17
For this episode we bring you a recording of the first of two Knitters in the Round discussions recorded at Pomfest this summer, and hosted by Anna Maltz. This one features Emily Foden (Viola Yarn), Emily Wessel (TinCanKnits), Olga Buraya-Kefelian (Olgajazzy), and Sonja Bargielowska (Blacker Yarns).
Published 10/31/17
Lydia and Sophie catch up after an exciting trip to the binder's to see Knitting Outside the Box on press, and after a trip to Yarndale! This episode features a recording of Clara Parked reading from her newest book, A Stash of One's Own. What a treat! Thanks to our sponsors Nature's Luxury.
Published 09/30/17
Lydia and Sophie are joined by Juju Vail - our guest editor for Autumn Issue 22! We're talking colours, cloth, skeins and sewing, plus all the gossip from the magazine. Thanks to our sponsors Woollenflower!
Published 08/30/17
Recorded live at Pomfest, it's an extra special Pomcast! Lydia, Sophie and Eli bring you knitty challenges, puns, special guests, craft horror stories, What Would Juju Do? and a sing along - it's like you were in the audience too! Thanks to Fig Tree Yarns for sponsoring Pomcast Live, and The Yarn Collective for sponsoring this episode
Published 07/28/17
This episode we talk to Pamela Wynne Butler about her new book - Handsome: Man Sweater for Every Body. We also reveal more exciting Pomfest news, and indulge in all our usual knit shenanigans. Thanks to Skein Queen for sponsoring this episode
Published 06/30/17
Episode 40! In this episode Lydia and Sophie talk to Julie Asselin about colour inspiration and how she became a dyer. There is also all the usual podcast fun; including exciting news about a new book coming soon from Pom Pom Press, and the vendor lineup for Pomfest! Of course we also have plenty of giggles, and a travel related top 3!
Published 06/01/17
A bonus 'Short Rows' episode! Lydia and Sophie count down to Pomfest in July and chat to Sonja Bargielowska of Blacker Yarns, plus there is a review of Blacker's new Samite Silk Blend - ooh! Thanks to Blacker Yarns for sponsoring this Pomcast!
Published 05/19/17
This episode Sophie and Lydia talk to Gina Rockenwagner about her life in the world of fashion and textiles. There is also exciting news about Pomfest, and all our upcoming anniversary celebrations, and all the usual giggles.
Published 04/30/17
Live from Edinburgh Yarn Festival, Sophie is joined by guest host Bristol Ivy - who has an exciting Pom Pom Press announcement! This episode also includes an interview with the fabulous gals behind Spincycle Yarns. Thanks to our sponsors Erika Knight.
Published 03/31/17
Live from Unravel 2017! Not only do we have all the news and knits from the festival, this episodes includes two interviews with John Arbon and Nancy Marchant. Thanks to our sponsors La Bien Aimée
Published 02/25/17
Back with the first Pomcast of 2017, Sophie and Lydia have all the news about your favourite knitting mag and lots of giggles too! The gals chat to Daphne Marinopoulos, founder of The Fibre Company, plus there is the usual lots of chat and fun! Also thanks to our sponsors Nature's Luxury!
Published 01/27/17
Merry Knitmas! Get ready for a bumper Christmas Cracker Pomcast! We've got festive cheer, Top Three, 'What Would Juju Do?', plus two interviews this episode one with Helga Isager and one with Julia Farwell-Clay. Thanks to Unravel and Green Mountain Spinnery for sponsoring this episode.
Published 12/24/16
A bonus mini podcast! Sophie Scott and guest host Amy Collins chat about the upcoming Pom Pom Christmas Party. Plus we have interviews with designer Fiona Alice and Emily Foden of Viola
Published 12/09/16
In this episode we chat with designer Dianna Walla and catch up with all the knitting gossip and news from Pom Pom magazine. Our craft agony aunt Juju answers your knitting dilemmas and our top three has a special Norwegian flair! Thanks to Blacker Yarns and Green Mountain Spinnery for sponsoring this episdoe.
Published 11/30/16