Join Marly Bird and guest Jim Cox, the creative force behind James Cox Knits, on the Yarn Thing Podcast at 10am MST on Tuesday January 23rd. Learn all about the new James Cox Collection, which will be available exclusively at local yarn shops.
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About Jim Cox:
Jim Cox (a.k.a. James Cox) has been knitting and designing men’s knitwear for more than three decades. Cox is the inspiration and creative force behind James Cox Knits, the sophisticated brand of knitwear patterns and kits featuring stylish designs to be worn by both men and women, or as Cox says: “style based on classic ideas interpreted in contemporary terms.” His latest efforts have resulted in the launch of the James Cox Collection a partnership with yarn resources, starting with Skacel Collection and 20 original sweaters.
The designs are for all seasons and include a bomber jacket, polo shirt, T-shirt, as well as warm and cozy winter sweaters. The James Cox Collection will be available exclusively at local yarn shops. View a 3-page Makers profile on James Cox in the current Holiday issue of Vogue Knitting for an in-depth interview.
For Cox, a successful advertising and marketing executive with an illustrious and award-winning career, knitting is in the genes. Outnumbered by a mother and three sisters who knit for fun in his home state of Kansas, Cox picked up his first knitting needles more than 35 years ago to see what it was that so captivated the women in his family. His eye for men’s knitwear designs and pattern creation flourished along with his career as an ad agency art director.
While working on the team that launched Apple’s Mac computer and creating television commercials that are now part of the Smithsonian Institutions’ permanent collection, Jim also designed and knit sweaters. Knitting provided balance to his hectic life until one day, the pastime produced an epiphany. “This occurred during a vacation to Paris several years ago,” Cox recounts. “While shopping at a men’s boutique filled with designer clothing, the store owner complimented me on the sweater I was wearing. When I explained that I had designed and made it myself, he handed me his business card and said: ‘When you’re ready to launch your line, please call me.’” Cox walked out with the realization that as a fashion designer and marketing consultant, he was well poised to create his own branded knitwear company…and would do just that.
With his own instincts backed by market research to determine what men and women want in knitted garments, Jim has decided to present knitting patterns and kits – opting to sell ideas rather than clothes. James Cox Knits knitting kits and patterns are currently available online at www.jamescoxknits.com along with insights shared by Cox via his blog. The James Cox Knits social community is growing on Facebook at JamesCoxKnits.
Listen to the Show:
Want to listen to the show live? Head over the to the Marly Bird YouTube channel to see the live show. Be sure to subscribe to the channel so you get notifications when we are live!
Find Jim online in the following locations:
Jim’s Website
Shop Jim’s Designs on Ravelry
Jim on Facebook
Jim Cox on Pinterest
Instagram for Jim
Skacel’s Website
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Sportsware! I love everything you do for all of us yarn lovers!!! Thank you thank you thank you!
I want to win sportwear.
I waited a long time today for you. Jim says he his giving away a baseball cap in his sports wear section
Thanks for another great podcast! Love what you’re doing! And I just have one last thing to say: SPORTSWEAR!
Sportswear. Key word from Marley’s podcast with James Cox.
Jim Cox was great. Sportswear is the word.
Would love to make a baseball cap by James Cox. Sports wear!
I have never knit a baseball cap but I would like to knit some sportswear in the future!
I loved Jim’s sweater. Sportswear
Loved the interview and your podcast!!! Sportswear is a part of my life!!! With 5 men (hubby and 4 sons$ in my family there is a lot of that!!!
I love my sportswear. Would love to make an awesome sweater to wear over my sportswear. Yeah! Love making things
Jim Cox is an amazing sportswear designer. I love his aesthetic, clean lines and wearable colors.
Sportswear
I enjoyed watching your interview with Mr. James Cox. I am a Newbie to Knitting and I would Love to win ..the item from “Sports Wear “. I also enjoy watching Your show and Learning from You . May I also Have a Question , Could you be a Relation , as my Last Name is Bird.via My Hubby … Smile
Again It would be fun to win …. Go SportsWear.
Love the podcast, and thanks James Cox for doing such an awesome giveaway. My boys just love sportswear. I have to get this pattern just for them. Thanks Marly Bird
Knitted Sportswear!?! Never thought about knitting a baseball cap. That sounds very creative!
I loved watching Jim show his sportswear designs. He is very talented. I look forward to knitting some of his patterns!
I can’t wait to see Jim’s sportswear line of patterns. Was so pleased that you were all able to bring it together for the podcast. Enjoyed hearing Jim’s story.
James Cox’s sportswear line has captured my husband ‘s eye; especially the baseball cap. He’s begging me for one.
Such a great show. I’ve never knit any sportswear so this design would be a great start.
I have never knit any sportswear. This definitely be a great new challenge.
Hats are what I knit!! Have not considered sportswear such as baseball caps. Up for the challenge!!! Enjoyed the video. Seams on a cardigan would be needed for stable shaping in my opinion. Thank you.
I haven’t made any sportswear using the knitting craft. I would be interested in trying out some patterns. It’s great to see universal patterns also. I’ll be checking out James Cox’s site and the baseball cap too.
I would to to do a sportswear I. Am disabled and can do loom knitting. Do you have patterns. Love leaning about yarn.
I love your podcasts. Jim Cox sports wear look amazing, my son would the baseball cap. Thanks for the chance to win
I have a lot of sportswear in my wardrobe, however, I don’t have a baseball cap! I’d love to win a James Cox Knits kit. I love his awesome creations! Love you too, Marly
Really enjoyed your interview with Jim Cox on your podcast. I love his sportswear designs. I am excited that his patterns are unisex!
I would love to win Jim Cox’s Sportswear baseball cap! I would be the envy of my coworkers. We wear baseball caps daily in our workshop.
I had technical difficulty also. I wasn’t able to hear all of Jim’s story. I enjoyed the samplies shown. I would like to win a ball cap also.
I practically live in my sportswear, and have a collection of baseball caps, but none of them are knitted, yet. Loved this interview, and I love garments that can be worn by anyone.
Enjoyed your pod cast with James Cox. His designs were amazing. Would love to win the sports wear hat kit, from Mr. Cox. I love your crocheted brim hat for him and her…I’ve made several…I even made one for me….every time I wear the hat someone falls in love with it and I wind up giving it to that person. I also love the “PINK” hat that you showed…Thank you so much for all you do for us knitters and crochet out here.
I love sportswear! Its a favorite go to for almost any occasion especially my coveted lounge time cuddled up with my yarn.
Interesting podcast, the great word is Sports Wear, would love to win a baseball cap kit. Thanks.
I love the idea of knitted sportswear. I also appreciate how thoughtful Jim is with his yarn choices for his designs so that they are wearable!
Loved all the designs – great Sportwear! I would love to knit a baseball cap.
Enjoyed Jim’s podcast with Marly yesterday & would love to win the sportswear baseball cap kit. Can’t wait to check out Jim’s website to see all the goodies.
Wow sportswear. Excited to check out Jim’s designs.
Mr. Cox is an amazing designer!!! Sportswear
Enjoyed finding out about James Cox knits and the fabulous sportswear designs he offers!
I enjoyed seeing and hearing about your Sportswear designs. I plan to explore JamesCoxKnits.com further.
I would love to try and crochet some sportswear as gifts for the men in my family!
I’d love to crochet sportswear. Thanks again for a great podcast.