
Cast On began on Monday, 31 October, 2005, founded on nothing more than the desire to talk about knitting to people who get it. Since then, the podcast has evolved to focus on finding inspiration in the ordinary, using it to kick start the process of making stuff, and finding ways to carve out the creative time and space that allows you to work your ass off on the projects that matter most to you.... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 221 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | CraftsLeisurePersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

The mirror didn’t care what I thought should be there. Steroids, weight, a body that changed without permission — none of that was the real difficulty. The difficulty was the gap: the distance between what the mirror showed and what I expected to see... more
Stash Acquired Beyond Life Expectancy. It’s a joke until you do the maths. Eight complete sweaters-worths of yarn in DK and fingering weight alone, not counting the oddballs, the luxury fibre, or the container of 2-ply jumper weight — one 25g ball of... more
The quest for trousers that actually fit involved eBay-stalking vintage pattern drafting books - Flat Pattern Cutting and Modelling for Fashion (Helen Stanley, 1972), Pattern Drafting and Dressmaking (Dorothy Moore, 1971), Dress Pattern Designing (Na... more
Vinted used to feel like the internet version of a Naked Lady party: somebody else’s wrong thing becoming exactly what you needed, for a fiver and postage. Then the pro sellers arrived, the charity-shop stock moved online, and resale started to look ... more
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I loved the song at the end !!!!
Beautiful!!!❤️❤️❤️
I crochet. I do not knit. Despite these facts, I have listened to almost every single episode…that is how awesome Brenda is. Thanks from a non-knitter sib 💜
The author has a considered agenda for each episode, and weaves in stories about people, place and design. Also a little music, each episode has something to twinkle about.
This podcast brings joy to my day. Brenda’s calming voice, intelligence, wit and honesty are so delightful. It is about knitting, but also crafting in general, life, challenges and more. Thank you Brenda for allowing us to be part of your life and giving sharing your thoughts on life and yes of course, knitting!
I have been a listener since this podcast began. So many circumstances of my life have changed over the long years, but I am always a knitter. I have been so happy that Brenda relaunched the podcast, and I find it as engaging and inspiring as I did in the beginning.
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A thoughtful, craft-forward show that blends knitting and making with personal storytelling and occasional science-inflected explorations. Episodes frequently center on creativity, memory, and resilience, using making as a lens to discuss everyday life, identity, and craft as therapy. Noteworthy is the host's distinctive, soothing delivery and a willingness to weave in guests, music, and philosophical bits, creating a warm, reflective space for makers who care about process as much as product. Potential listeners who enjoy craft culture, thoughtful memoirs, and slower-paced, reflective conversations will likely find this appealing.
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Cast On launched 21 years ago and published 221 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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