About this episode
Join host Gea in this fierce and fabulous episode of Skein and Tell as she pulls back the curtain on Yarn Punk, the movement where knitting needles double as protest signs and crochet hooks stitch stories of resistance. From punk fashion icons to modern-day craftivism, this episode is all about flipping the script on what fiber arts mean . You'll learn about: How DIY fiber art became a symbol of rebellion, empowerment, and identity Why crocheting your own wardrobe is an act of anti-fast-fashion defiance Vivienne Westwood, yarn bombing, and the stitched statements of punk history Archeology of Yarn with Yarndiana Jones: The colorful (and smelly) legacy of natural dyes and how they shaped the world How knitting and crochet are reclaiming space as tools of gender resistance and protest Plus, don’t miss a hilariously iconic listener submission in the debut of Tangled Tales, a cautionary, condom-shaped journey through vintage crochet books and furry yarn mistakes This episode is loud, heartfelt, a little chaotic, and unapologetically DIY. Whether you're a punk at heart or just love a little grit in your granny squares, Yarn Punk will inspire you to pick up your hook, your voice, and your rebellion, one stitch at a time. So grab your tea and your combat boots, and get ready to stitch back against the system.