Join host Gea in this captivating episode of Skein and Tell as she unravels the hidden meanings behind every stitch, loop, and knot in your knitting and crochet projects. From ancient traditions to modern-day crafting, discover how fiber arts have long been used to tell stories, convey emotions, and symbolize life’s milestones.
You'll learn about:
(1:14) How different stitch patterns represent stability, love, protection, and growth and the cultural history of textiles as a form of secret communication
(3:18) Weird Yarn Monday: Coffee Yarn
(4:56) Meaning behind some knitting stitches (lace stitches, garter stitch, seed stitch)
(8: 43) What's Trending: Yarn Stashing and Why it's trending right now
(12:25) Meaning behind some knitting stitches (granny squares, puff stitch)
(15:52) How colors in yarn influence the message behind your handmade creations
(17:56) Ways to craft with intention and purpose, turning each project into a personal expression
Whether you're stitching for comfort, celebration, or connection, this episode will inspire you to see your fiber arts in a whole new way. Grab your yarn, and let’s decode the secret language of stitches!
Read the blog post with note and transcript here: (coming soon)
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