Links mentioned:

• Free guide: 3 Things You Need to Start Knitting → www.theknittingmamas.com/start
• Paid guide: Become a Knitter in 5 Simple Steps → www.theknittingmamas.com/guide
• Join the free Facebook community → www.theknittingmamas.com/community

What if the secret to feeling calmer, more focused, and less anxious wasn’t another app… but your knitting needles?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about dopamine—and how knitting can give your brain the feel-good reward it craves without the crash.

Inside this episode:

• Why knitting is a healthy way to trigger dopamine (and how it compares to social media)
• What happens in your brain when you knit
• A simple way to use knitting as part of your morning or evening routine
• My personal shift from nighttime scrolling to knitting—and why it changed everything

Links mentioned:

• Free guide: 3 Things You Need to Start Knitting → www.theknittingmamas.com/start
• Join the free Facebook community → www.theknittingmamas.com/community

If you’ve ever picked up a ball of yarn and felt overwhelmed by the label—this one’s for you. I’m breaking down the key parts of a yarn label in simple, beginner-friendly terms and sharing my #1 yarn recommendation for new knitters.

Inside this episode:

• What to look for on a yarn label (without overthinking it)
• Why Category 5 bulky yarn is a beginner’s best friend
• How to match your needles to your yarn
• What happened when I didn’t follow any of this advice on my first project
• The easiest way to feel confident in the yarn aisle

Tired of ending your day on your phone… and feeling worse than before?

This episode is your gentle nudge to try something better.

We’re exploring how knitting can become a powerful tool for mindfulness—and how to actually make time for it, even if your days feel nonstop.

Inside this episode:

• Why knitting calms the nervous system
• How it helps you trade mindless scrolling for meaningful rest
• My favorite ways to fit in 5-minute knitting moments
• A simple breathing exercise to pair with your stitches
• And… the first official invite to join my 5-day Phone Down, Needles Up Challenge!

Join the Challenge (starts April 21!):

www.theknittingmamas.com/challenge

Mentioned in this episode:

• Download my free guide: 3 Things You Need to Start Knitting → www.theknittingmamas.com/start
• Grab the beginner-friendly guide: Become a Knitter in 5 Simple Steps → www.theknittingmamas.com/guide
• Join the free Facebook community → www.theknittingmamas.com/group

Grab your beginners guide to knitting: www.theknittingmamas.com/guide

Download the “3 Things You Need to Start Knitting” cheatsheet www.theknittingmamas.com/start

Join the free Facebook community: www.theknittingmamas.com/group

Ever wished you had one single place to keep all your knitting patterns, projects, and yarn stash? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Anne Emilie Fosse, the founder of the Knit & Note app — a brilliant tool for knitters who want to stay organized, inspired, and totally stress-free.

We dive into how the app was created, why it’s become a favorite in the knitting community, and what exciting updates are coming soon. Whether you’re brand new to knitting or have been stitching for years, this app is going to change the way you manage your projects (and maybe even make your knitting time feel even more relaxing!).

Here’s what we cover in this episode:

• How Anne Emilie came up with the idea for Knit & Note on maternity leave
• What makes the app so beginner-friendly
• The challenges (and wins!) of building a knitting-focused tech product
• Sneak peek at upcoming features (hello, yarn database!)
• Why knitting is still her go-to form of stress relief

Want to try the app?

Download Knit & Note at: https://www.knitandnote.com

Follow them on Instagram: @knitandnote

Something exciting is coming…

Our Phone Down, Needles Up Challenge is back from April 21–25!

It’s a free 5-day experience to help you swap out screen time for soul-soothing knitting time. Whether you’re brand new or just need a reset, this is the challenge for you. Stay tuned—I’ll be sharing how to sign up soon!

Ever pick up your phone just to check one thing… and suddenly 20 minutes have disappeared? You’re not alone. Scrolling is designed to keep us hooked—but instead of feeling relaxed, we end up more drained, distracted, and overstimulated.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about what all that screen time is actually doing to your brain, why it leaves you feeling exhausted instead of rested, and how knitting can be the antidote you didn’t even know you needed. If you’ve been wanting to cut down on mindless scrolling but don’t know where to start, this episode is for you!

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why scrolling is so addictive (and why it drains your energy)

• How knitting helps you focus, relax, and feel more present

• A simple challenge to replace screen time with knitting in a way that actually sticks

📢 Get Ready for the Phone Down, Needles Up Challenge!

Starting April 21st, I’m hosting a fun, low-pressure challenge to help you put down your phone and pick up your needles. Stay tuned for details!

💡 What’s the hardest part about putting your phone down? Come chat with me in the Facebook group or send me a message on Instagram—I’d love to hear from you!

Until next time, happy knitting!

Hey friend, have you ever tried to learn how to knit but felt like it wasn’t for you? Maybe you’ve convinced yourself that knitting is too hard, takes too much time, or that you’re just not a “crafty” person. But here’s the truth—knitting is way easier and more approachable than you think!

In today’s episode, I’m busting three common myths that might be standing in your way. If you’ve been hesitating to pick up your needles, I want to help you see that knitting is totally doable—no matter how busy you are or how uncrafty you feel!

Let’s bust some knitting myths together!

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why knitting is actually simple (hint: you only need two stitches to start!)

• How to fit knitting into a busy schedule—even if you only have 5 minutes a day

• Why you don’t need to be a “crafty” person to enjoy knitting

✨ Ready to get started? Download the free “3 Things You Need to Start Knitting” cheatsheet at:

➡ www.theknittingmamas.com/start

This quick guide has everything you need—including a handy knitting glossary to make patterns easier to understand!

Until next time, happy knitting!

Spring is about to be here, and there’s no better time to start a fresh new knitting project! If you’re looking for something fun, simple, and free, you’re in the right place. In today’s episode, I’m sharing four beginner-friendly knitting patterns that won’t cost you a dime—so you can jump in and start creating right away.

These projects are easy, stylish, and perfect for spring, whether you’re making something to wear, carry, or cozy up in. Grab your yarn, and let’s get started!

4 Free Beginner-Friendly Spring Knitting Projects

🧶 The Open Trails Slipover – A light and airy sweater vest, perfect for layering. Get the free pattern

👜 The Folio Tote – A simple and stylish knit tote bag, great for beginners. Grab the free pattern (If you decide to purchase the PDF you can get 15% off with code KNITTINGMAMAS15)

👕 The Streamline Tee – A lightweight knit T-shirt, easy to make and perfect for warmer weather. Check out the free pattern (If you decide to purchase the PDF you can get 15% off with code KNITTINGMAMAS15)

🧥 The Ridgeway Cardigan – A cozy, top-down cardigan that’s surprisingly beginner-friendly. Get the free pattern

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📖 Grab my free Knitting Cheatsheet (to help you get started with confidence!) → Download here

Let’s Connect!

📲 Follow me on Instagram → @theknittingmamas_

🎙️ Subscribe to the Podcast → www.theknittingmamas.com/podcast

👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join my free Facebook community

🎧 Loved this episode? Screenshot and share it on Instagram—tag me @theknittingmamas_ so I can cheer you on in your knitting journey!

✨ Until next time, happy knitting! ✨

Have you ever picked up your knitting needles, only to feel completely overwhelmed? I get it—when I restarted knitting after 20 years, I made so many mistakes and struggled with things that could have been so much easier if I had known a few key things.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing everything I wish I had known when I picked up knitting again—so you don’t have to learn the hard way! Whether you’re a total beginner or coming back to knitting after a long break, this episode is packed with insights to help you knit with confidence.

🎉 Exciting news! Enrollment is officially OPEN for my Knitting Made Simple workshop happening on March 12 and 14! If you want to learn knitting the easy way, with step-by-step guidance and hands-on support, this is your chance.

Spots are limited, so grab yours now! Sign up here → www.theknittingmamas.com/workshop

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

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

✔️ The best beginner-friendly yarn and needles (so you don’t struggle unnecessarily!)

✔️ How to decode knitting lingo so abbreviations don’t hold you back

✔️ Why mistakes are totally normal (and how to fix them!)

✔️ How learning with a community makes knitting so much easier

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🧶 Beginner-Friendly Supplies can be found in the FREE knitting cheatsheet (also includes a glossary):

🎉 Want to Learn to Knit with Step-by-Step Help?

Join my Knitting Made Simple workshop on March 12 or 14! This live workshop will walk you through everything you need to know, with hands-on guidance and a recording you can keep. Spots are limited, so sign up now!

👉 Register here: https://www.theknittingmamas.com/workshop

Let’s Connect!

📲 Follow me on Instagram → @theknittingmamas_

🎙️ Subscribe to the Podcast → www.theknittingmamas.com/podcast

👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join my free Facebook community → www.theknittingmamas.com/group

🎧 Loved this episode? Screenshot and share it on Instagram—tag me @theknittingmamas_ so I can cheer you on in your knitting journey!

✨ Until next time, happy knitting! ✨