Welcome to our last Summer Throwback episode of Knit Your Stress Away— it’s been a cozy revisit to some of our most-loved episodes from the archives.

Today we’re going back to a personal favorite where I share what it was like to pick up my knitting needles again after two decades away. Spoiler: it wasn’t as easy as riding a bike. 😅

If you’re a beginner—or someone returning to knitting after a long break—this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest mistakes I made, the lessons I learned the hard way, and all the things I wish someone had told me when I started again.

What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why perfection isn’t the goal—and what to focus on instead

✔️ The best beginner-friendly yarn and needle recs

✔️ How to decode those confusing abbreviations and pattern lingo

✔️ What to do when you make a mistake (because you will, and that’s okay!)

✔️ How learning alongside others makes the process way more fun and way less overwhelming

✨ Whether you’re brand new or simply need a confidence boost, this episode is here to remind you: you can do this, and it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Resources & Links:

🧶 Grab my free “3 Things You Need to Start Knitting” cheatsheet → https://www.theknittingmamas.com

🧶 Learn step-by-step inside the 90-min Headband Workshop—perfect if you want to knit something calming and simple with full support → https://www.theknittingmamas.com

🧶 Explore my go-to tools, favorite yarns, and knitting must-haves → https://www.theknittingmamas.com

Welcome back to Knit Your Stress Away, where knitting meets relaxation!

In this special installment of our Summer Throwback Series, we revisit the first-ever interview on the podcast with the remarkable Alexi Tavel from Two of Wands.

Join us as Alexi shares her unique journey from studying fashion design to becoming a renowned knitwear designer.

Discover how her creative path has evolved, the inspiration behind her designs, and the intricate art of balancing creativity with business.

Get ready to be inspired by her story and gain insight into the world of knitwear design!

Want support as you start? Here’s everything I’ve got for you at theknittingmamas.com:

→ Free Cheatsheet: 3 Things You Need to Start Knitting

Get the tools list, my beginner glossary, and feel ready to cast on.

👉 www.theknittingmamas.com

→ Video Guide: Become a Knitter in 5 Simple Steps

Learn how to start from scratch—with calm, clear videos that walk you through each step.

👉 www.theknittingmamas.com

→ My Knitting Favorites: Needles, yarns & tools I truly love

👉 Everything’s linked for you at www.theknittingmamas.com

💛 Let’s Connect:

→ Follow along on Instagram: @theknittingmamas_

→ Join the cozy chat in the Knitting Mamas Facebook Community

Want a beautiful, ready-to-go knitting journal? I finally got my hands on the one from Twice Sheared Sheep and it’s GORGEOUS. Thoughtfully designed, spiral-bound, and perfect for tracking every cozy project. Take a peek here →https://twice-sheared-sheep.myshopify.com/twwcpa (affiliate)

Welcome back to the Knit Your Stress Away Summer Throwback Series—your weekly cozy reset with a round up of our best episodes of the last year and a half. This week, we’re revisiting one of your favorite episodes all about how to actually stay motivated and celebrate your growth as a knitter—with a simple but powerful tool: your own knitting journal.

Whether you’re a paper-and-pen type or prefer something digital and fuss-free, this episode is packed with inspiration for tracking your projects, capturing your creative milestones, and building a keepsake of everything your hands have made.

🧶 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why a knitting journal is a game-changer for busy moms

• What to track (think: yarn, needles, modifications, emotions!)

• Ideas for using your journal to celebrate small wins and keep momentum

• My favorite digital option: the Knit & Note app for organizing on the go

✨ “Seeing all the projects you’ve completed can be such a confidence booster—especially when you’re working on something new or challenging.”

🧰 Mentioned in the Episode:

→ Grab your FREE cheatsheet: “3 Things You Need to Start Knitting”

→ Download my 3-Day Reset: Make Time to Stitch

→ See all my favorite tools, books, apps & more at www.theknittingmamas.com

→ Check out the Knit & Note App – the perfect way to log projects from your phone

💛 Want to keep the calm going?

Start your first stress-soothing project with the Headband Workshop—a 90-minute guided knit you can finish in a weekend. You’ll find it (and everything else I offer) right at www.theknittingmamas.com.

📲 Let’s connect!

• Instagram: @theknittingmamas_

• Facebook: The Knitting Mamas Community Group

💌 If this episode gave you a little spark of creative joy, share it with a friend or leave a review—it means so much!