{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68dd16d5d5c8a1f9b35af421/68dd2eced5c8a1f9b3663f08?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Knitting is Autistic","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68dd16d5d5c8a1f9b35af421/1759325847452-48518954-a7ff-43c0-8456-4b6e9a1ff24c.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of The Autistic Culture Podcast, Special guest Hunter Hammersen joins Matt and Angela to share how knitting blends a stim, a special interest, and a sensory joy all in one. From the textures of yarn to the meditative repetition of stitches, Hunter explains why knitting is a perfect autistic pastime—both deeply personal and socially connective.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 What You’ll Learn:</p><ul><li>How knitting offers a socially acceptable way to stim while connecting with like-minded enthusiasts.</li><li>The wonderfully literal magic of turning yarn and two sticks into something tangible.</li><li>Why autistic bottom-up processing enhances the joy of noticing yarn textures and quality.</li><li>The sensory benefits of knitting and how it can regulate and soothe the mind.</li><li>How yarn can hold emotional meaning and become part of your personal story.</li><li>Choosing the perfect yarn to suit your sensory needs.</li><li>The intersection of knitting, community, and social justice.</li><li>How to create autism-friendly systems for organizing projects and completing patterns.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Featured Guest: Hunter Hammersen</p><p>Hunter is a self-described weirdo who left grad school (ABD in the history of science and medicine) to create her own knitting patterns. In the past fifteen years, she has published a dozen books, written hundreds of patterns, and built a thriving community of knitters. Now, she shares her creativity, sensory joy, and curiosity on Patreon—often from the comfort of her pajamas.</p><p>📚 Resources &amp; Links Mentioned</p><ul><li>🌐 <a href=\"https://tinynonsense.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hunter’s Website</a></li><li>📷 <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/HunterHammersen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hunter on Instagram</a></li><li>💌 <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/tinynonsense\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hunter on Patreon</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Show Notes:</p><p>Website: https://tinynonsense.com/</p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/HunterHammersen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/HunterHammersen</a></p><p>Patreon: <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/tinynonsense\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/tinynonsense</a></p><p><br></p><p>Related Shows:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/episode-29-questlove-is-autistic?utm_source=publication-search\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Questlove is Autistic</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/p/roller-derby-is-autistic-episode\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Roller Derby is Autistic</a></p><p><br></p><p>🌟 Connect With Us</p><p>📱 Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/autisticculturepodcast/?next=%2F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></p><p>🎧 Find us on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-autistic-culture-podcast/id1653171456\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/6wyddJdKhPr0b74563fsFl?si=44b458376d0947b7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a></p><p>🛍️Our Autism-affirming <a href=\"https://store.dftba.com/collections/the-autistic-culture-podcast?srsltid=AfmBOooZpStgFz-IgohwbyvOoZq5KAnWMIEneY9MEQPJcYf1AF5sN5Y_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">merch shop</a></p><p>🌐 Learn more at<a href=\"http://www.autisticculturepodcast.com/subscribe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> www.autisticculturepodcast.com</a></p>","author_name":"Autistic Culture Podcast Network"}