Yarn Library

Adam Cleevely

Yarn Library is where the craft world comes to chat. Hosted by knitting influencer Adam Cleevely of CleevelyKnits

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25 episodes
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Nov 20, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Holiday Week – Game of Wool 2025
Holiday Week sees the knitters create glam swimwear, and wrestle with the curse of the soggy bottom. Adam and Georgia rave about Holger's rave-ready string vest, brag about bougie yarn, and soapbox on tacit material knowledge.
Nov 13, 2025 · 37 min
Why care about craft terminology?
Prompted by the outrage from the Shetland craft community on Channel 4's misrepresentation of Fair Isle knitting, we talk about preservation of heritage crafts, and why we must strive to respect their language and traditions.
Nov 13, 2025 · 53 min
Icons Week – Game of Wool 2025
We continue our coverage of the Game of Wool, addressing Gordon's response, the catwalk of doggy costumes, and some unapologetically 80s mohair creations. Will we have any hot takes on crochet vs. knitting, or engage in intellectual chats about skill acquisition? You bet.
Nov 5, 2025 · 47 min
Should patterns be free?
In this episode, we delve into the complexities of pattern design in the knitting community, including recent controversies surrounding designer compensation, and the myth of exposure-as-compensation. We also touch upon the economics of pattern design, and reflect on the broader implications of craft and the pursuit of mastery in the knitting world.
Nov 5, 2025 · 52 min
First Impressions – Game of Wool 2025
Knitting influencer Adam Cleevely and craft researcher Georgia Denham have a chat about Episode 1 of the Game of Wool on Channel 4. We talk through the funniest moments, the tragedies, and everything in between – even the adverts!

Yarn Library

Holiday Week – Game of Wool 2025

Why care about craft terminology?

Icons Week – Game of Wool 2025

Should patterns be free?

First Impressions – Game of Wool 2025