A Yarn Story

About A Yarn Story

A Yarn Story Podcast is a knitting podcast for yarn lovers and knitters of all levels, from curious beginners to experienced makers. In each episode, host Carmen is joined by a guest from the world of knitting and making to talk honestly about life with wool, from what’s on the needles right now to bigger conversations around creativity, craftsmanship, and the knitting industry. Expect thoughtful interviews, practical knitting tips, colour and pattern inspiration, and real-world reflections on what it means to make by hand. Whether you’re knitting socks, sweaters, or just getting started, this podcast is a place to feel inspired, informed, and part of the knitting community. Pull up a chair, pick up your needles, and join us as we celebrate creativity, connection, and the enduring joy of knitting.

Publisher

A Yarn Story

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Aug 2023

Latest episode

29 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Worn, Loved & Lived-In: Our End-of-Year Knitting Catch-Up

   As we wrap up the year, Carmen and Susan settle in for a cosy, chatty final episode of the A Yarn Story Podcast. This one’s all about what we’re wearing, what we’re knitting, and the yarns we’ve been reaching for again and again. We chat through our recent makes, favourite textures, layering knits for real life, and the projects that have been living on (or off!) our needles. If you love relaxed knitting conversation, yarn talk, and honest reflections from two knitters who really wear their h...

2. 

   17 Dec 2025

   What We’re Knitting Right Now & Honest Thoughts on Game of Wool

   In this episode of the A Yarn Story Podcast, Carmen is joined by Helen, the newest member of the A Yarn Story team, for a relaxed, yarn-filled conversation about knitting, making, and life with wool. From what they’re wearing and what’s currently on the needles, to colourwork favourites, vintage-inspired knits and the joy (and chaos) of knitting plans, this episode is packed with real-life making chat. They also dive into an honest discussion about Game of Wool - what it gets right, what frus...

3. 

   12 Nov 2025

   Game of Wool Review: Why Knitters Aren’t Impressed + Our Rhinebeck Recap

   Carmen and Susan are back from Rhinebeck, but before diving into yarn hauls and sweaters, they’re spilling their thoughts on the new TV sensation A Game of Wool. Spoiler: it’s not quite the cosy knitting drama they hoped for. In this episode, they share honest reactions to the show that’s got the fibre world talking - from questionable costumes to script choices that missed the mark - before shifting gears into Rhinebeck magic, yarn purchases, and WIP chatter. Tune in to hear: ✅ What A Game o...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

112,635

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

33

Social presence

97

YouTube

86

Engagement

77