Yarn Library

Episode 15 | Housekeeping

After many requests for longer visiting hours at the library, Adam and Georgia allow their weekly "housekeeping" to go off piste. Look forward to William Morris tears, retreat highs (and lows), and even what sealed the deal when Georgia met Dima on a dating app. A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.ukBibliographyKnott, S. (2015) Amateur Craft: History and Theory. London: Bloomsbury.Morris, W. and Morris, M. (2012) The Lesser Arts [1877]. In: The Collected Works of William Morris: With Introductions by his daughter May Morris. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 17.National Heritage Act 1983, c. 47. Available at: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/47/contents [Accessed 12 Mar 2026].

Episode 14 | Mistakes

This week, the Yarn Library talks through mistakes and how we relate to them in our crafts – and beyond! As ever, there's some respectful disagreement, endearing anecdotes, and deep dives into parts of life you didn't think contemplable. A full transcript will be available* via our website, yarnlibrary.co.uk(P.S. After a busy week, the transcript will be up later today!)

Episode 13 | Friends

This week, we discuss how side-by-side crafting build connection and friendships... and why Yarn Library almost became a solo project due to some Rogue Yarn Club communication mishaps. It’s a chat about gendered spaces, communities of practice, and the enduring power of "knit and natter".A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.ukEpisode BibliographyLave, J. & Wenger, E. (1991). Situated Learning: Legitimate peripheral participation. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511815355Turney, J. (2009) The Culture of Knitting. London: Bloomsbury.

Episode 12 | Learning – Part 2

The conversation continues with a cornucopia of tangential – yet surprisingly relevant – thoughts on learning. Adam and Georgia discuss how useful ideas can be found in unexpected places including Medicine, Formula One, and the Kindergarten. A full transcript and bibliography is available via our website, yarnlibrary.co.ukEpisode BibliographyCatchpole, K. et al. (2007) Patient handover from surgery to intensive care: using Formula 1 pit-stop and aviation models to improve safety and quality. Pediatric Anesthesia, 17(5), pp. 470 – 478. DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2006.02239.xDas, S. et al. (2021) Case-based learning: Modern teaching tool meant for present curriculum: A behavioral analysis from faculties' perspective. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 10(1), p. 372.  DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1265_20Gabbay, J. and le May, A. (2016) Mindlines: making sense of evidence in practice. British Journal of General Practice, 66(649), pp. 402 – 403. DOI: 10.3399/bjgp16X686221Gawande, A. (2010) The Checklist Manifesto: How To Get Things Right. Profile Books: London.Lave, J. & Wenger, E. (1991). Situated learning: Legitimate peripheral participation. Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, UK. DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511815355Lillard, A. S. (2013) Playful Learning and Montessori Education. American Journal of Play, 5(2), pp. 157 – 186. Available at: https://www.museumofplay.org/app/uploads/2022/01/5-2-article-play-learning-and-montessori-education_0.pdfThistlethwaite, J. E. et al. (2012) ‘The effectiveness of case-based learning in health professional education. A BEME systematic review: BEME Guide No. 23’, Medical Teacher, 34(6), pp. e421–e444. DOI: 10.3109/0142159X.2012.680939.Whittaker, D. J. (2013) The Impact and Legacy of Educational Sloyd: Head and hands in harness. Routledge: London. DOI: 10.4324/9780203066829

Episode 11 | Learning – Part 1

Adam and Georgia deep dive into their knitting origins stories to kick off Season 2 of Yarn Library! With 'that programme' out of the way, look forward to more of the crafty chats you've been asking for. We hope you enjoy Part 1 of our double bill on learning. A full transcript of this episode will be available on yarnlibrary.co.uk