S2 E5: When the Stars Align

Hello yarn friends!HUGE thanks for your patience these last two weeks! I had scheduled a break in episodes for while I was in Canada getting my son moved into university but then last week I had a technological hiccup in the middle of my editing which sadly meant waiting another week to bring you this episode of the podcast.But I promise it’s worth the wait as on this episode I’m chatting with Shelley Brander, the creator of Knit Stars - the online knitting and crochet masterclass series that takes you right inside the studios of some of the biggest names in our community to learn from them directly. (Find Shelley on Instagram, or Substack and give her a follow!)Shelley also used to have a yarn shop for almost 20 years in Tulsa, Oklahoma, before going all in on Knit Stars. So we talk about what it means to pivot to be completely immersed in the thing that brings you the most joy. For Shelley, that’s elevating how knitting and crochet is seen, with great production value and telling the stories of the makers who inspire us.We also talked about navigating the guilt we sometimes have related to our crafting, and how important it is to USE THE GOOD YARN NOW! Case in point, her beautiful Bella Blocking that she’s knitting with some precious Peruvian vicuña yarn (hint: it’s even more posh than qiviut!).It was truly a joy to speak to someone who enjoys sharing the fabulous connections that our craft brings us, and in such a big way! Grab your latest WIP and get ready to tuck in - I really hope you enjoy this episode. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit champagneqiviut.substack.com