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Making Stitches Podcast

Lindsay Weston
Crochet
Crafting
Knitting
Woven In Kirklees
CRAFTS
Etsy
Manchester
Textiles
Quilting
Mental Health
Amigurumi
Sustainable Fashion
SEO
Photography
Embroidery
Yarndale Festival
Yarn
Kirklees Council
Yarn Bombing
Natural Dyes

A podcast celebrating creative crafts and inspiring makers.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes121Founded7 years ago
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CraftsHobbiesLeisure

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Latest Episodes

It's 10 years since I first visited Yarndale and thanks to me living a lot closer to Skipton now than I did back then, I am lucky enough to be able to visit each year. 

Last month, I made my sixth visit Skipton Auction Mart for this brilliant event ... more

Hello and welcome to Making Stitches Podcast, my guest this time is Anglo-Irish former TV and Theatre actor, now knitting teacher, Alice O'Connell. 

Knitting first came into Alice's life when she was sitting around waiting to be called onto set and ... more

Hello and welcome to a brand new series of Making Stitches Podcast!

My guest for this first episode is crochet designer and teacher Sam Sabido. Sam first learned to crochet after being gifted crochet lessons around 15 years ago. At the time, she was... more

This time last weekend, Carry on Crafting celebrated its 5th birthday. The festival, based at Ardingley Showground in Sussex, played host to craft stalls, workshops, vintage stands, tasty food, music and fun.

Last March, I spoke to the festival's fo... more

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Recent Guests

Paulette Edwards
Former BBC Radio Sheffield presenter
BBC Radio Sheffield
Episode: YARNDALE 2026: A Festival of Yarn & Woolly Creativity
Alice O'Connell
Former TV and theatre actress turned knitting teacher
Learn to Knit (Amsterdam-based platform)
Episode: From Doctor Who to stress-relief knitting with Alice O'Connell
Sam Sabido
Crochet designer and teacher
Self-employed / freelance designer
Episode: The Healing Power of Crochet with Sam Sabido
Murron Fraser
Contemporary textiles artist based in Manchester
Self-employed textile artist
Episode: Reconnecting with your imagination with textile artist, Murron Fraser
Melissa Santiago-Val
Founder and CEO of Sew Positive
Sew Positive
Episode: Connection, Confidence & Community with Melissa Santiago-Val from Sew Positive
Angharad Thomas
Textile archivist, Knitting and Crochet Guild collection volunteer
Knitting and Crochet Guild
Episode: Stitching History: Inside the Knitting and Crochet Guild Collection
Isobel Holland
Collection volunteer
Knitting and Crochet Guild
Episode: Stitching History: Inside the Knitting and Crochet Guild Collection
Kit Giroux
2025 Great British Sewing Bee Semi-Finalist
Great British Sewing Bee contestant
Episode: Pattern challenges, THAT paper dress and life after Sewing Bee with Kit Giroux
Anna Nikipirowicz
Prolific designer who specializes in crochet, embroidery onto crochet, Tunisian crochet and knitting
Independent designer
Episode: From London 2012 to Peru: Anna Nikipirowicz's fabulous yarn adventure

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I always love listening to all the interviews on here. As a crocheted and a knitter, I haven’t ventured into sewing but the latest interview with Stitched Up has inspired me to try. Do keep them coming. The diversity of crafters interviewed is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cherub 60
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • My favourite podcast

    Thank you for a wonderful podcast. I discovered crafting in lockdown and this podcast has been the perfect companion. I often listen whilst walking my spaniel Gus and come back motivated and brimming with ideas. Sadly there are too few hours in the day. I’m looking forward to the next series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nanaseamakes
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Hooray for Clare

    It was amazing to listen to the episode where Clare Albans talked about her journey to becoming a business owner. I love how open she is.

    I did her Happy Stitch Project and it was great to see her talk about the mistakes she’s made. It really helped me to figure out where I was going wrong and to not worry too much about how the stitches came out.

    Her studio is amazing and there’s always a warm welcome in the haberdashery. I’ve lost count of how many of her kits I’ve done. They always bring ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeacockPrintmaker
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Excellent!!!

    I found crocheting during lockdown, and have only just found this podcast and it’s brilliant 🧶🧶🧶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smudge*5
    Australia5 years ago
  • Loved every episode

    Love the last one as well, Mrs G! Hope you have a happy new year lovely!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pearl 7285
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Listeners praise the show for diverse guest backgrounds and relatable, friendly interviewing style.
Audience finds practical craft insights valuable for their own projects and small businesses.
Positive impressions of community focus and supportive maker ecosystem.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#72
United States/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#3
United Kingdom/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#29
Canada/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#137
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#2
Italy/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#32
Australia/Leisure/Crafts

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From Doctor Who to stress-relief knitting with Alice O'Connell
Q: How did your career transition from acting to knitting education happen?
It was gradual and driven by a need for creative space as acting opportunities evolved; knitting became a central, joyful practice that expanded into teaching, leading to roles in shop work, class management, and eventually establishing Learn to Knit and a broader teaching practice in Amsterdam.
From Doctor Who to stress-relief knitting with Alice O'Connell
Q: What is the difference between teaching somebody in person and teaching them online?
Technically and pedagogically, there isn't a huge difference thanks to modern video tools and close-up hand views; the key is clear camera angles, a strong hands-focused POV, and being patient and non-clock-watching to accommodate each learner's pace.
The Healing Power of Crochet with Sam Sabido
Q: What would you say to Sam, 15 years ago, starting this journey?
I would tell her to have confidence in herself, to be herself, and to seize opportunities even when they feel scary, because crochet taught me that expression and community can change your life.
The Healing Power of Crochet with Sam Sabido
Q: What was the turning point from teaching a small circle to sharing patterns on a wider stage?
A combination of teaching more people, selling at craft fairs, and an opportunity with Sewing Street TV during lockdown helped me expand from local teaching to appearing on television and designing patterns and kits for a broader audience.
The Healing Power of Crochet with Sam Sabido
Q: Tell me about how crochet helped you during post-natal depression.
Crochet became my saviour, bringing pleasure, mindfulness, and a sense of control that complemented other support I was getting, and it helped me reconnect with myself.

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What is Making Stitches Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, craft-forward show that centers makers in textiles, knitting, crochet, sewing, and fiber arts. Episodes routinely explore creativity as a community activity, personal journeys into design and teaching, and the intersection of craft with health, heritage, and small‑business realities. Listeners encounter intimate behind‑the‑scenes looks at pattern design, festival planning, archive preservation, and community workshops, often with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity for diverse makers. It's especially notable for blending technical sewing, crochet, and knitting insights with stories about running indie shops, curating craft collections, and organizing large events that bring local textiles communities together. Potential gu... more

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Recent guests on Making Stitches Podcast include:

1. Paulette Edwards
2. Alice O'Connell
3. Sam Sabido
4. Murron Fraser
5. Melissa Santiago-Val
6. Angharad Thomas
7. Isobel Holland
8. Kit Giroux

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