The OneRowShort’s Podcast

One Row Short: Mardi Gras Shawls, Lambs & Giant Knits, Ep. 12

Three sisters reunite on One Row Short to talk knitting, life, and staying sane in tough times. They share finished shawls and sweaters, a massive 11-foot project, and tips for tricky techniques like Fair Isle and short rows.The episode also covers farm life with a newborn lamb named Cupid, playful puppy adventures, adult Lego vignettes, and the reminder to keep doing meaningful things and reach out to family and neighbors.

Boxing Day Knits: Shawls, Socks & the Hibernation Cast-On, Ep. 11

Three sisters—Jean, Kathy, and Val—catch up the day after Christmas to share knitting and crochet progress, show finished shawls and socks, and cast on for Stephen West’s Hibernation Along. They discuss yarn choices, techniques like brioche and spit-splicing, and managing projects with busy lives.The episode also explores a spirited conversation about whether knitting is art or craft, family holiday memories, and the cozy comforts of handmade winter projects.

One Row Short: Mystery Knit‑Along Victory & Holiday Chaos Ep. 10

Three sisters celebrate finishing the mystery knit‑along, show off shawls, sweaters and stockings, and talk yarn choices from merino to lopi.
Between holiday chaos, project confessions and plans for the Hibknitalong, they swap tips, shop finds and seasonal knitting inspiration.

One Row Short: MCAL Wins & Holiday Knits Ep. 9

After Thanksgiving, the One Row Short crew (Jean, Kathy and Val) chat about progress on Stephen West's mystery shawl, yarn weight dramas, brioche sections, and finishing tactics. They also talk vintage sweater rescues, designing their own patterns, holiday knitting plans including Advent socks and I-cord trees, and share cozy stories about pies, travel knitting and stash-diving inspiration.

Frustration Station: Shawl Meltdown & Yarn Nightmares Ep. 8

Hosts Jean, Kathy, and Val share a lively, candid episode about knitting setbacks and victories — from dropped stitches and felted yarn to lifeline rescues and ripping back brave decisions.They also discuss holiday projects, Stephen West knit-along plans, advent kits, yarn-shop finds, and the cozy, therapeutic side of knitting amid the chaos.

Squiggles, Brioche & Drama: One Row Short’s MCAL 2025 Catch-Up

Jean, Kathy, and Val recap their progress on the Stephen West Mystery Knit Along 2025, share what they’re wearing, and react to the Clue 4 reveal. They discuss brioche vs. garter options, yarn and mohair choices, lifeline tips, and practical fixes for common counting and pick-up issues.The episode mixes knitting advice with personal updates—AC repairs, small earthquakes, and conference life—while celebrating creative variations, troubleshooting mistakes, and encouraging knitters to keep going.

Mystery Knit-Along Ep. 6 — Clue 3, Mohair & Musical Shawls

In this episode the three sisters—Jean, Val, and Kathy—share their progress on the Stephen West Mystery Knit-Along Clue 3, discuss color choices and mohair additions, and react to spoilers and design changes.They swap practical tips (use a bowl or mesh bag, add stitch markers, count carefully), talk WIPs and customization options, and encourage knitters to make creative choices while having fun.

Brioche, Blunders & Bright Mohair: Mystery Knit 2025 Clue 1 Chat

Three hosts — Jean, Val, and Kathy — discuss their reactions to Stephen West's Mystery Knit 2025, focusing on Clue 1: learning brioche, handling mistakes, and choosing colors and mohair dares.They compare knitting styles (Western, Eastern, combined), share practical tips for picking up bumps and joining scallops, and reveal early progress and spoilers for Clue 2.Expect candid stories about switching techniques, troubleshooting dropped stitches, timing per scallop, and resources to help you knit along.

MKAL Kit Reveal - E3

Join Jean, Val, and Kathy as they reveal their mystery kits for the Stephen West Mystery Knit a Long.

Live Kit Frenzy: Our Surprise Reactions to the Stephen West MCAL Launch

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Three friends—Jean, Val, and Kathy—react in real time to Stephen West’s MCAL “Musicale” kit announcement, navigating tech hiccups, an early kit launch, yarn choices (including mohair dares), quick sells-outs, and the excitement of unboxing and knitting together.