Interview

Interview: Ann Weaver

by --Deb 03.07.2011
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The designs are wonderful. What made you decide to self-publish this collection? Before publishing the collection, I had published in lots of different formats—internet magazines like knitty.com, metapostmoderknitting.com, and knotions.com (the last two are, unfortunately, no longer active), print magazines like Interweave Knits and Knitscene, books, and individual self-published patterns. I came to realized that [...]

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Interview: Rachael Herron

by --Deb 03.01.2011
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Welcome, Rachael Herron!

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Interview with Janel Laidman

by --Deb 10.29.2009
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For today’s guest, we have Janel Laidman, author, designer, and editor of the new “The Enchanted Sole.” Thanks so much for coming!

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Interview with Clara Parkes

by --Deb 10.12.2009
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Welcome to Knitting Scholar, Clara–I’m so excited to talk to you about your new book, The Knitter’s Book of Wool.

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Interview: Wendy Knits

by --Deb 03.12.2009
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Visiting today, we have Wendy D. Johnson from Wendy Knits. Let’s give her a warm, Knitting Scholar welcome, shall we? (sound of knitting needle applause) So, you’ve got a new book , Socks from the Toe Up, coming out, and I gather by the title that it’s about, well, socks? What made you decide to [...]

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An Interview with Franklin Habit

by --Deb 10.14.2008
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Today’s guest is Franklin Habit from The Panopticon. (You may know him as housemate to Dolores the sheep.) Franklin has a new book coming out called It Itches. Welcome!

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An Interview with Mason-Dixon Knitting, Part 2

by --Deb 09.11.2008
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(Continuing our interview from Part One…) Do you try to branch out into different yarns for the books? Or do you tend to stick with yarns you already know? Kay: We have our favorites, but the lure of new yarns is so compelling…..the book has a broad mix. Ann: I’m happy about all the wools [...]

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An Interview with Mason-Dixon Knitting, Part 1

by --Deb 09.09.2008
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Today, I’m talking to Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne of Mason-Dixon Knitting, who have a new book coming out on September 16th. First, let me welcome you to Knitting Scholar. I’m honored to have you as my first guests!

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