Knitting With Cat Hair Podcast
A Canadian knitter and maker shares her detailed progress on sweaters, socks, and other fiber arts, with a focus on rustic yarns and colorwork.
This is a classic 'sofa knitting podcast' where the host, Nikki, shares her finished objects and works-in-progress directly to the camera from her home. The show is a quiet, detailed personal diary of her crafting life, with a strong emphasis on rustic, non-superwash yarns, traditional colorwork, and learning new skills like spinning and brioche crochet. Occasional episodes feature casual show-and-tell sessions with her mother or best friend, maintaining the cozy, unscripted feel.
“The show's defining characteristic is its genuine, unpolished feel, which sets it apart from more highly produced crafting content. The host's transparency about her 'knitting fails' and learning curves, combined with the cozy, familial 'interviews' with her mother and best friend, creates a uniquely intimate and relatable viewing experience.”
Who hosts this show
The host of the podcast is Nikki, a crafter based in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. She has been knitting since she was eight years old, but began taking the craft more seriously around 2017. Her channel, named for the constant presence of hair from her household cats, is a personal video log of her projects in knitting, spinning, crochet, and cross-stitch. Nikki often shares her learning process, including new techniques and fixing mistakes, and frequently gives a land acknowledgement for the Atikameksheng Anishnawbek.
Other ventures
- Instagram account (@knittingwithcathair)
- Ravelry account (cathairknitting)
- Hosts community make-alongs (MALs) on Instagram and Slack
What kind of podcast
- Country
- Canada
- Region
- north america
When new episodes drop
- 01Ep.76 Finished Alma Sweaters & Crochet Talk With My BestieApr 7, 2026 · 24 min
- 02
- 03Ep.74 6th Annual Holiday Episode / The 12 Outtakes of Christmas / knitting podcastDec 25, 2025 · 32 min
- 04Ep.73 Nora Sweater, Burra Cowl & Crocheted Kirby CardiNov 8, 2025 · 50 min
- 05Ep.72 Finished Primrose & Colourwork MittensOct 12, 2025 · 1h 10m
- 06
- 07Ep. 71: Agnes Kofta Update & Spring Knits PlanningApr 18, 2025 · 45 min
- 08Ep.70 Sunday Cardigan & Underwing Mitts FOs & Knitting WIPsMar 22, 2025 · 1h 14m
Notable episodes
- 01Ep.76 Finished Alma Sweaters & Crochet Talk With My Bestie
A perfect example of the show's friendly, collaborative 'interview' style, featuring a detailed comparison of two sweaters made from the same pattern by the host and her best friend.
- 02Ep.75 Finished Burra Cowl by Marie Wallin / Alma Sweater / Nora / Silversong / knitting podcast
A classic solo episode where the host transparently shares a 'knitting fail,' walking viewers through why a project didn't work, which is a hallmark of her honest approach.
- 03Ep.74 6th Annual Holiday Episode / The 12 Outtakes of Christmas / knitting podcast
This special holiday episode, filmed outdoors in the snow with her mother, showcases the cozy, familial, and lighthearted nature of the podcast.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is not a traditional interview show. The 'guest' episodes are extremely casual, conversational show-and-tells with the host's mother or best friend. The format is a collaborative sharing of projects, with questions arising naturally as they would between any two friends discussing their hobby. The tone is lighthearted and supportive, with no formal structure, host/guest hierarchy, or signature questions.
Primarily a solo-host, show-and-tell video podcast, Nikki structures her episodes around her 'Finished Objects' and 'Works in Progress'. When guests appear, they are close friends or family, and the format shifts to a collaborative, back-and-forth sharing of projects. She consistently opens with a land acknowledgement for Sudbury, Ontario, and closes with her signature phrase, "Happy Making."
Questions the host keeps coming back to
7 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
process
2- Q.01
“Would you like to go first?”
A simple, polite prompt used to begin a show-and-tell segment with a guest.
- Q.02
“Are you typically a monogamous maker, working on one project at a time?”
A conversational question used to compare personal crafting habits and processes.
craft
2- Q.01
“Do you want to talk about your sweater first?”
An opening move that gives the guest agency to choose the first project for discussion.
- Q.02
“Do you know who the designer is?”
A standard informational question asked when a guest is showing a specific project.
technique
1- Q.01
“And that was your first steeking, right?”
This question is used to highlight and celebrate a significant new skill the guest has learned.
mindset
1- Q.01
“Do you want to describe what the third type of maker is?”
A follow-up prompt that invites a guest to elaborate on a unique concept they've introduced.
future
1- Q.01
“Have you thought about designing patterns for others?”
This question explores a guest's future ambitions after they've expressed an interest in design.
Signature segments
- · Finished Objects (FOs) segment
- · Works in Progress (WIPs) segment
- · Land acknowledgement for Sudbury, Ontario
- · Closing with "Happy making"
- · Explaining the podcast name
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are not outside experts but the host's immediate circle of fellow crafters: her mother, Lori, and her best friend, Becky. Episodes with them are not formal interviews but comfortable, collaborative show-and-tell conversations.
- Beckyon Ep.76 Finished Alma Sweaters & Crochet Talk With My Bestie
- Lorion Ep.74 6th Annual Holiday Episode / The 12 Outtakes of Christmas / knitting podcast
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast does not feature verbally mentioned sponsors. However, episode descriptions regularly include an affiliate link for The Woolly Thistle, an online yarn store, suggesting a potential revenue stream based on viewer purchases.
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People also ask
- What is the host's name?
- The host's first name is Nikki.
- Why is the podcast called 'Knitting With Cat Hair'?
- The host lives in a household with multiple cats and says she is always finding their hair in her knitting projects.
- What is the show's format?
- It is a video podcast, primarily featuring the host solo as she shows her finished knitting projects and works-in-progress. Occasionally, she is joined by her mother or best friend for a casual, collaborative show-and-tell.
- Where is the podcast filmed?
- The podcast is filmed in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.
- What crafts are featured besides knitting?
- While mostly about knitting, the podcast also covers crochet, hand spinning, cross-stitch, embroidery, and natural dyeing.
- How can I pitch myself as a guest?
- The show does not feature traditional interviews with external guests. The only 'guests' who have appeared are the host's mother and best friend.
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- [01]Knitting With Cat Hair Podcast - YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [02]Ravelry Profile: cathairknittingravelry.com
- [03]Ep.64 Finished Haust Cardigan & Spring Knitting // Knitting With Cat Hair Podcastyoutube.com
- [04]Ep.50: Marie Wallin Samphrey, Brightfeather & Mysterious shrinking yarn // Knitting With Cat Hairyoutube.com
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