Episode 66 – Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki

Hi Pomcats! This episode we’re joined by the delightful designing duo Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki and we're talking about their upcoming release, Interpretations Volume 8!

This episode is sponsored by YAK, the hub of the knitting and crocheting community in Brighton, UK. Run by a team of passionate makers, YAK strives to provide their customers with the highest quality tools and yarns. They champion independent companies from the UK and abroad, chosen responsibly for their unique and luxurious qualities. Whether you’re after an eye-catching hand dyed yarn, a traditional Shetland wool or a stylish Scandi thread, they have something for everyone! Our friends at YAK are offering 10% off for Pomcast listeners from now until 16th December 2021, just visit yarnandknitting.com and enter the code YAKPOMCAST at checkout! Gift cards, sale items and classes not included.

Interview 

For this global recording, Joji and Veera join us from Argentina and Finland to tell us more about Interpretations Volume 8! The pair have been working together for years on this collaborative project where they each create a design from a selection of words, resulting in a collection of 12 beautiful patterns. Joji and Veera chat about working long distance and what that is like during a pandemic, their stunning photoshoots, and the secret of how they keep each other motivated.

Interpretations Volume 8 launches on 7th December, when you’ll also be able to see all the beautiful patterns in full. We’ve included some sneak peeks here (there are more on the product page too!), and you might like to know that the Ladybird Wrap above was Veera’s top pick of Joji’s designs, and the Baroque Shawl (below) was Joji’s fav of Veera's! 

KNIT CHAT

As mentioned, you can now pre-order your copy of Volume 8! We also chat about the giftable offerings that are currently available on our website here, including book bundles, subscriptions and gift cards. So whether you’re looking to share the knitty love with your nearest and dearest or find a treat for yourself, there is something for everyone!

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