I Thought I Knew How: A Podcast about Knitting and Life
120 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsI Thought I Knew How is a podcast about learning what you thought you already knew in both knitting and life, featuring interviews with members of the fiber arts community around the world, product reviews, and musing about knitting and life. Visit our website at IThoughtIKnewHow.com
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Episode 115: Nylon
April 10, 2024 22:13 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBIn this episode, Anne covers Nylon in the newest instalment of the series about the various fibers used in yarn. Also, get all the details for the Shetland Hogmanay Box and find out where you can meet Anne in person at the end of April! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Episode 99: Acrylic Chimamanda Ngozi Adichia Nylon on Wikipedia Nylon on Britannica.com 7 Properties of Nylon How is Nylon made? What is Nylon and Is It Sustainable? Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook Uppspuni...
Episode 114: Unravel
March 29, 2024 00:21 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBAnne shares a travelog of her recent trip to Farnham, England, to attend the Unravel Festival. How was it? How do you get there? Should you get there? Plus, updates about a couple upcoming events, including news about this year's Shetland Hogmanay Box! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Unravel Farnham Maltings Bush Hotel, Farnham Tabby and Tweed Syliva Watts-Cherry Terri Laura Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Follow Anne on Instagram, Facebook, or get on the mailin...
Episode 113: Steek
March 11, 2024 23:35 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBIn this episode, Anne falls down a rabbit hole regarding the etymology of the word steek and how the use of the term in knitting has evolved through the years. Please note that the episode uses the words fagot and fagoting, which are crafting terms that, despite having different spelling than a perjoritive term, are pronounced the same way. If hearing the terms may cause you discomfort, please skip this episode or fast-forward from the end of the first song to the start of the second song....
Episode 112: New Year, New Episode
January 05, 2024 02:44 - 48 minutes - 66.7 MBAnne is back with a yarn and pattern review, some thoughts on what it takes to be successful with some common crafting resolutions, and a whole lot more! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Wovember2023 LoveWovember.com LoveWovember.com Marketplace Woolly Winter Countdown Playlist Interview with Terri Laura Terri Laura on Ravelry Specter Cowl, by Caitlin Murphy Garthenor Organic Preseli FaceTheMusicMonday YSRestash23 Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours for 2024 Supp...
Episode 111: Back in the Saddle
November 02, 2023 23:49 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode, Anne shares a bit about Shetland Wool Week 2023, introduces Wovember 2023, and reviews Mosaic Knitting Workshop, by Ashleigh Wempe. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Shetland Wool Week Eve Eunson Shetland Museum and Archives Hazel Tindall Alison Rendall Wovember 2023 Posting Prompts and Prizes can be found on the I Thought I Knew How Instagram feed. WovemberWool on Instagram Mosaic Knitting Workshop in print and as ...
Episode 110: Solveigh Lass-Evans
August 22, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this episode, Anne sits down with Solveigh Lass-Evans of Iolair Yarn and designer of the Sea Pink Top. Solveigh shares her fiber craft journey, including how a major loss sparked a new career as a hand dyer and designer. Please note that those who are newly experiencing grief may want to delay listening to this episode. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode There are only a very limited number of Shetland Hogmanay Boxes left! Order yours here. The Journal of Scottish Yarns T...
Episode 109: Fay Dashper-Hughes
August 15, 2023 01:00 - 38 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, meet Fay Dashper-Hughes, designer of both knit and crochet patterns, host of The Crochet Circle Podcast, and owner of Provenance Craft Co. Fay designed the Dunnet Bay Hap from Issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns and shares her plans for Fay DH Designs. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Shetland Hogmany Boxes Join Anne for the listener dinner at No.88 during Shetland Wool Week. Find the details here. Provenance Craft Co. Wool Work (Formerly Knit British) P...
Episode 108: Jess of Ginger Twist Studio
August 08, 2023 01:00 - 33 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, meet Jess of Ginger Twist Studio, a lovely local yarn store that doubles as a popular fiber destination for visitors to Edinburgh, Scotland. Jess's handdyed yarn has appeared several times in the pages of The Journal of Scottish Yarns, and she took the time to speak about that and the joys and challenges of owning a yarn shop. Have you been dreaming of your own store? Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Join Anne for dinner dur...
Episode 107: Ange Sewell
August 01, 2023 01:00 - 45 minutes - 37.3 MBIn this episode, Anne learns more about weaving with Ange Sewell, owner of Weft Blown and designer of the Magnolia Cowl in issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode West Kilbride, Craft Town Scotland Zoom Loom Hazel Rose Looms Botanical Blanket Pin Loom Weaving Kit Turtle Loom Ange Sewell's website is weftblown.com and you can find her on Instagram. The Journal of Scottish Yarns Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Join Anne and other listene...
Episode 106: Fiber Travels in Normandy
July 25, 2023 01:00 - 57 minutes - 56.8 MBIn this episode, Anne shares the fibery goodness of her recent road trip in Normandy, including a visit to a fiber festival, the birthplace of Rambouillet sheep, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Le Fil de la Manche Ovis Et Cetera Pôle Laines Robach Shawl The Journal of Scottish Yarns Natissea (Maker of the linen/cotton blend yarn. Please note, the yarn's name is Linae and is actually a fingering weight yarn.) The Verona Tee-Shirt is the sweater I (rather poorly)...
Episode 105: Alison Mayne and Roni the Woolchemist
July 18, 2023 01:00 - 55 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode, Anne sits down with Alison Mayne and Roni the Woolchemist to hear about their fiber crafting journeys, including their recent collaboration in the creation of the Robach Shawl for issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Shetland Hogmanay Boxes Order your copy of issue three of The Journal of Scottish Yarns using code ITIKH for 3 off a print version of ITIKH3DIG for 3 off a digital download! Find Anne on Instagram, Faceboo...
Episode 104: Samira Hill
July 11, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBIn this episode, Anne speaks with Samira Hill, designer and teacher of knitting and crochet, as well as a professional pattern writer and tech editor. Samira is also one of the organizers of Tangled Galashiels, a new fiber festival in the Scottish Borders. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Shetland Hogmanay Box Listener Dinner at Shetland Wool Week The Journal of Scottish Yarns Episode 101 I Thought I Knew How on Facebook, Instagram, and Ravelry Eildon Hills Designs Samira ...
Episode 103: Merrian Holland
July 04, 2023 07:01 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBIn this episode, Anne sits down with crochet designer, Merrian Holland, who is a regular contributor to The Journal of Scottish Yarns. Merrian relates her experiences with fiber crafts, which began as a child in Germany and progressed along a path through graphic design and replica jewelry. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Order Issue 3 of The Journal of Scottish Yarns using code ITIKH3 or ITIKH3DIG for £3 off the print or digital issue, respectively. The Yarn MAL 2023 continue...
Episode 102: It's All Good
June 27, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, Anne fills in listeners on some upcoming changes before sharing her experience knitting with wire in a class with Helen Robertson. Also, there is a review of Latta, a new American-grown and -milled nonsuperwash wool from Queen City Yarn. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Join in on the make along with The Journal of Scottish Yarns! Visit their storeto pick up issue three and use code ITIKH3 or ITIKH3DIG for £3 off the print or digital versions respectively, and j...
Episode 101: Susan Anderson and the Journal of Scottish Yarns
June 20, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBIn this episode, Anne has a chat with Susan Anderson, the editor of the Journal of Scottish Yarns, about her fiber background and the birth of the Journal. They cover some of the topics in past issues as well as issue three, which will provide the patterns for a make along starting on June 28! Listen to the episode for details! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode The information about the Icelandic Goats is in episode 81, an interview with Johanna Thorvaldsdottir of Haafell Goat Fa...
Shetland Hogmanay Box and Summer Make Along
June 05, 2023 23:07 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBI just had a few things to share with folks and wanted to make sure the people who aren't on social media heard about them before it was too late! Find the Shetland Hogmanay Box here: https://store.ithoughtiknewhow.com/ To join the Make Along with The Journal of Scottish Yarns, visit their store to pick up Issue 3: https://yarnjournal.com/shop Use code ITIKH3 for £3 off a print copy. Use code ITIKH3DIG for £3 off a digital copy. All the other info is in the audio! I'll be b...
Episode 100: Episode 100
May 09, 2023 01:00 - 40 minutes - 40.8 MBIn the 100th episode of the podcast, Anne shares the history of I Thought I Knew How, along with listener contributions and plans for the future of the show. Grab your knitting and celebratory mood and have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Knit New Haven Morehouse Farm Events Morehouse Merino Flock Anne on Instagram and Facebook, as well as the website where you can scroll down to join the mailing list Music The first song was "Hold Up," by Nick Battle, followed...
Episode 099: Acrylic
April 25, 2023 01:00 - 33 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode, Anne adds to the fiber series by taking on acrylic and shares some strong opinions along the way. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Acrylic Fiber and Acrylonitrile on Wikipedia Red Heart's wool yarn Red Heart Super Saver A side-by-side burn test comparison of a toy made from acrylic vs. a toy made from wool. The flammability of various clothing fibers Why Are We All So Terrified of Pajama Fires? Children's Sleepwear Regulations What is Acrylic Fabric: Proper...
Episode 098: Catching Up
April 11, 2023 01:00 - 33 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode, Anne shares the start of her spinning journey, reviews Knitted Word yarn, and has a few thoughts about embracing how you get your projects done. That, plus a few songs from Tom Goldstein. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Knitten Word Harriet Cowl Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Wool& WoolandPrince WoolX Dropps Sable Flow Visit the website to join the mailing list Follow Anne on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Music "Dawn" and "Time and Tim...
Episode 097: Heritage Crafts with Elizabeth Williamson
March 28, 2023 01:00 - 57 minutes - 45.9 MBIn this episode, Anne invited Elizabeth Williamson, Shetland Lace knitter and designer, back on the show to talk about preserving heritage crafts. How can it be done? Why should it be done? Elizabeth is a talented Shetland Lace knitter, so the discussion takes place in the context of Shetland Lace, but there is a lot to be considered about heritage craft preservation in general! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Support the Show on Patreon Listen to Elizabeth's first appearance o...
Episode 096: Rosamund Black
March 14, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIn this episode, Anne visits the Museum of Welsh Textiles with its curator, Rosamund Black. Learn more about the Welsh National Costume, mill and hand weaving, and much, much more. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Support the Show at the new Be a Booster page Watch Anne's Welsh yarn Show and Tell on the Purl Together podcast The Museum of Welsh Textiles The Welsh National Costume Rosamund Black on Instagram Lady Llanover Sponsors Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock G...
Episode 095: Elizabeth Johnston
February 28, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBIn this episode, Anne sits down with Elizabeth Johnston of Shetland Handspun. Elizabeth was Shetland Wool Week patron in 2018 and is well known for her handspun yarns, as well as her designs featuring Fair Isle and Shetland lace. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Elizabeth Johnston on Instagram and Facebook Shetland Handspun Website ShetlandPeerieMakkers Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Purl Together YouTube Channel Support the ...
Episode 094: A Fiber Walk Through Lerwick
February 14, 2023 02:00 - 52 minutes - 70.7 MBIn this episode, Anne takes a fiber-themed walk through Commercial Street in Lerwick and out to the far end of town. Have you been thinking of a visit to Shetland, or do you have a visit coming up? Get a sense of just how fiber-packed the main street of the town is with this walk from Jimmy Perez's house to Jamieson and Smith. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show by becoming a patron. Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Group The Shetland Times Bookshop Jamison...
Episode 093: ChatGPT Tries Knitting
January 31, 2023 02:00 - 33 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, Anne introduces ChatGPT to knitting. How does artificial intelligence handle handicrafts? Can you rely on it for accurate information? Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode If you'd like to have your own interaction with ChatGPT, find it here. Support the podcast at Patreon! Sponsors Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Group Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Songs "Rainy Day Cafe," by Zoze and "Wherever This Life Goes," by Humans...
Episode 092: Bind Off, Body Acceptance and Bohus
January 17, 2023 02:00 - 36 minutes - 38.1 MBIn this episode, Anne talks about her first finished object of 2023, the Sanderling Cardigan, has a talk about talking to herself, and offers a brief introduction to Bohus Stickning. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode and Reference Materials Used Sanderling cardigan Mountain Mohair yarn from Green Mountain Spinnery Ripples, by Hilly van Der Sluis Books with information about Bohus Stickning: A History of Hand Knitting, Knitting Around the World, Knitting in the Old Way, Poems...
Episode 091: Alpaca
January 03, 2023 02:00 - 37 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode, Anne takes a deep dive into alpaca, and all the other South American camelid fibers! Links to Source Material and Things Mentioned in the Podcast Much of the episode was based on personal experience working with alpaca fiber yarns and discussions I've had with camelid raisers and spinners I've met through the years, but the information was confirmed for me in the wonderful book, The Fleece and Fiber Sourcebook. Wikipedia also has excellent articles about vicuña, guanaco...
Episode 090: The Three Projects You Should Be Knitting
December 06, 2022 02:00 - 34 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Anne talks about the three projects you should be knitting right now, wraps up Wovember, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode Support the show at Patreon! Sanderling Mountain Mohair Mitten Garland Advent Calendar Adventskalendar Turvie LoveWovember Find the Woolly Countdown Videos on the Purl Together YouTube channel Sponsors Knit New Haven Morehouse Farm There are still 2-3 spaces available on the Contemporary Crafts tour this summer! Learn...
Episode 089: Behind the Curtain
November 22, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBAnne sits down with Jana of the Purl Together YouTube podcast to chat about some of the benefits and challenges associated with having a knitting podcast. Plus, info about the 2023 Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours, Wovember, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Support the show on Patreon. Purl Together on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and the web. Anne's Instagram (for Wovember!) Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours LoveWovember.com Sponsors Knit New Have...
Episode 088: The Fiber Festival of New England
November 08, 2022 02:00 - 40 minutes - 51.8 MBAnne takes you along to the Fiber Festival of New England. Meet some of the vendors who where there and hear about their ingenious and interesting products. Plus, more on Wovember and an update on the state of wool in Austria from an Austrian listener! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Support the show on Patreon Fiber Festival of New England JaggerSpun The Wool Room at Longmeadow Farm The Dancing Pony Sheep Farm -- email Paula Aarons at [email protected] Windridge Farm Jun...
Episode 087: Elizabeth Williamson
October 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBEpisode 087: Elizabeth Williamson In this episode, Anne sits down with Shetland lace knitter, teacher, and designer, Elizabeth Williamson. PLEASE NOTE: There is some minor interference in this episode. It's mostly at the start of the interview. Apologies in advance. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Elizabeth Williamson Knitting, for Elizabeth's information and classes Elizabeth on Instagram Elizabeth's patterns can be found on Ravelry Wovember has an additional home on th...
Episode 086: Wovember is Coming
October 18, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 49.6 MBIn this episode, Anne checks in after her time away in Shetland and Austria, and looks ahead to Wovember, coming on November 1! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Factor Meals -- Sign up using this link and get a discount on your first 6 boxes! Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Shetland Wool Week Annual Shetland Textile Museum Die Spindel/Ulrike Müller-Kaspar Helen Robertson Allison Rendall Red Houss Elizabeth Williamson Knitting Wovember.com Purl Together on YouTube...
Episode 085: Wool Decanted
August 02, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode, Anne speaks with Linda and Lisa of Wool Decanted, a yarn producer in England with the goal of producing a soft, locally sourced and processed British yarn for fiber crafters. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the podcast at Patreon! I-91 Shop Hop Knit New Haven Morehouse Merino Flock Group Hitofude cardigan Wool Decanted Registration for Makkin Our Way Through Shetland 2023
Episode 084: Donna Smith
July 19, 2022 01:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBEpisode 084: Donna Smith In this episode, Anne sits down with former Shetland Wool Week Patron, Donna Smith, to talk about how she got her start with wool crafts, her time as Patron, starting her own yarn company, and her current work with yarn dyeing. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show at Patreon Knit New Haven I-91 Shop Hop Norwegian Handknits Morehouse Merino Flock Group Hitofude Cardigan Donna Smith's Blog, Website, Instagram, and Ravelry Do...
Episode 083: Devrie Metcalf
July 05, 2022 01:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, Anne visits with Devrie Metcalf, knitted toy designer and author, to talk about her love of knitted toys and why they are such a great project, even for new knitters! Devrie is author of Joanie's Magical Day at the Beach and Knitting for Playtime: Treasures of the Ocean, a children's picture book and pattern book that allows you to knit the characters from the book. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show through Patreon Knit New Haven on Instagram M...
Episode 082: Hulda Brynjólfsdóttir
June 21, 2022 01:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode, Anne sits down with Hulda Brynjólfsdóttir at Uppspuni Mini Mill to talk about Icelandic wool, sheep farming in Iceland, Hulda's decision to start a mill, and the truly amazing Icelandic yarn she's been able to produce. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode I-91 Shop Hop Knit New Haven Morehouse Farm Shawl Patterns and Kits Morehouse Shawl Kit Amy Snell's Ravelry page for her Super Summer Shawlalong Uppspuni Mini Mill Belfast Mini Mills Istex The Hidden People...
Episode 81: Jóhanna Þorvaldsdóttir
June 07, 2022 01:00 - 48 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this first episode of season 7, Anne sits down with Jóhanna Þorvaldsdóttir of Haafell Goat Farm to learn about her work preserving a rare species of Icelandic goat. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Morehouse Farm Shawls Knit New Haven I-91 Shop Hop Frank Pepe's Pizza Haafell Goat Farm Website, Instagram, Facebook Page. If you'd like to try the cashmere from Jóhanna's goats, contact her through one of the online sources above! If you'd like to get on the waiting list for...
Episode 081: Jóhanna Þorvaldsdóttir
June 07, 2022 01:00 - 48 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this first episode of season 7, Anne sits down with Jóhanna Þorvaldsdóttir of Haafell Goat Farm to learn about her work preserving a rare species of Icelandic goat. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Morehouse Farm Shawls Knit New Haven I-91 Shop Hop Frank Pepe's Pizza Haafell Goat Farm Website, Instagram, Facebook Page. If you'd like to try the cashmere from Jóhanna's goats, contact her through one of the online sources above! If you'd like to get on the waiting list for...
Episode 080: Cotton
April 12, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this episode, Anne takes a deep dive into cotton: the history, quirks, and care! Plus, news of a NY/PA yarn crawl, a New Years themed yarn box, and more. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode FairTrade.net maintains a list of cotton growers and processors that adhere to their fair trade standards. Katia Fair Cotton has been certified as fair trade by the ICEA. Fair Trade cottons not mentioned in the episode: Quince&Co's organic cotton comes from a collection of organic cotto...
Episode 079: Pay It Forward
March 29, 2022 01:00 - 39 minutes - 49.1 MBIn this episode, Anne shares some thoughts on charity knitting, or "Pay It Forward" knitting, including some tips for success and how and where to find groups to create for. She wraps things up with a reflection on her Month of Lace and ends with a couple of special announcements. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Afghans for Afghans Hat Not Hate The innocent Big Knit Warm Up America Charity Knitting with Nicole Facebook Group Charity Knitting and Crafts Facebook Group ...
Episode 078: Donna Estin
March 15, 2022 01:13 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBAnne sits down with Donna Estin to talk about her work as a designer, her experience with becoming a Master Hand Knitter, and the Next Level Knitting Conference coming April 22-24, 2022. Donna has very kindly offered a 25% off coupon code to her website and Ravelry patterns through March 31, 2022, for listeners of I Thought I Knew How. Use code THOUGHTIKNEWHOW in either location to take advantage of this kind offer. Many thanks, Donna! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Donna Esti...
Episode 077: Linen
March 01, 2022 02:00 - 32 minutes - 54 MBIn this episode, Anne goes on a deep dive into her favorite plant fiber: linen. Get the history of this fiber, care instructions, and some tips to make using it easier! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode There are more Patreon levels available now for businesses who would like to sponsor the podcast. Please visit the Patreon page for more information. Lyric Hill Farm Worn: A People's History of Clothing, by Sofi Thanhauser Linen from Flax Seed to Woven Cloth, by Linda Heinrich ...
Episode 076: Crochet
February 15, 2022 02:00 - 41 minutes - 71 MBIn this episode, Anne talks about what she's been working on for The Great Yarn Challenge, makes a case for crochet, and muses about what keeps a lot of folks (but mostly herself) from designing. Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast The Great Yarn Challenge Craft Yarn Council Holiday Trees, by YellowCosmo Loopy Love Blanket, by Tamara Kelly Flower Power Scrubby, by Kara Gunza Scrubby Cotton from Red Heart Cinca, by Amy Christoffers Sophie's Universe, by Dedri Uys...
Episode 075: Katie Sullivan of Bobolink Yarns
February 01, 2022 02:00 - 53 minutes - 79.9 MBIn this episode, Anne sits down with Katie Sullivan of Bobolink Yarns, a Vermont-based yarn company creating breed- and farm-specific yarns. Katie is a deep well of knowledge about wool production and shares much of her knowledge with us in this discussion. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show at Patreon! Cloverworks Farm Bobolink Yarns BLU Michael Pollan's books on Amazon Spider silk fabric woven in Madagascar The Practical Spinner's Guide: Silk The Gre...
Episode 074: Silk
January 18, 2022 02:00 - 33 minutes - 56.1 MBIn this episode, census records, a visit to NYC, and a new pillowcase get Anne thinking about silk. She shares what she learned about what it is, where it comes from, and how it affects our fiber crafting, and invites you to share more! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode First, I misspoke in the episode: alpha-keratin is the keratin found in mammals, not vertebrates. I do know that lizards and birds are vertebrates, too. I apologize for misspeaking! The Rise of the US Silk Indust...
Episode 073: Back and Forward
January 04, 2022 02:00 - 34 minutes - 59.6 MBIn this episode, Anne looks back into 2021 and forward to 2022, setting crafting intentions for the new year, rather than goals. Links to Things Mentioned in The Episode Unicorn Parallelograms, by Stephen West The Fiber Seed Hand Dyed December videos can be found on the Purl Together YouTube channel Not my hap stretcher, but a hap stretcher. Not my Tudor Peg Loom, but a Tudor peg loom. Laight Night Knits Find the Yarn Stash Destash prompts on my Instagram account. Cabled Trellis ...
Episode 072: Wool Circle
December 21, 2021 02:00 - 53 minutes - 79.3 MBIn this episode, Anne speaks with Nic Corrigan and Ed Sutcliff of Project Lonk. You originally met Nic and Ed in episode 66 when their Kickstarter to produce yarn from Ed's flock of rare breed Lonk sheep was still in full swing. A lot has happened since then! Listen to learn how their work to create highly local wool has had more of an impact than they expected! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Knit New Haven's Instagram Morehouse Merino Flock Group Episode 66: Project Lonk --...
Episode 071: Many Happy Returns
December 07, 2021 02:00 - 34 minutes - 55.9 MBWelcome to season 6! In this episode, Anne fills you in on everything that went on during the hiatus as well as the things that are coming up, and she shares her thoughts on The Shetland Trader, Book 3: Heritage. You've seen the images of the projects, but is the book worth a buy? Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Hand Dyed December over on the Purl Together YouTube Channel Indie Untangled -- The National Parks New Years box is sold out, but watch their shop for fu...
Episode 070: Paparwark Yarn, Open Farm, and Rhinebeck
October 19, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 89.1 MBIn this final episode for season five, Anne speaks to Cecil Tait of Paparwark Furniture about the new yarn line he and his wife Jennifer are producing from their flock of Shetland breed sheep. She also takes you through Morehouse Open Farm Day and talks about her time at Rhinebeck on Saturday. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours (Get on the mailing list for the possible 2nd Fair Isle week in September! Makkin Our Way Through Shetlan...
Episode 069: Mandy Moore and Shetland Wool Week
October 05, 2021 01:00 - 39 minutes - 57.4 MBIn this episode, Anne breaks down like an overtired 9-year old coming home from summer camp, because that’s basically what she is. But aside from that, you’ll also meet Mandy Moore, a new designer based in Shetland who is also a sample knitter for many familiar designers. Have a listen! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Knit+Escape Shetland Wool Week Elizabeth Williamson on Instagram Shetland Textile Museum Garths Croft Bressay Sheila Fowlie’s website for bespoke lace item...
Episode 068: Barbara Cheyne
September 22, 2021 07:30 - 39 minutes - 63.6 MBIn this episode, Anne talks about the upcoming Shetland Day of Knit+Escape, tried to clarify a bit about Virtual Shetland Wool Week, and has an interview with Barbara Cheyne, a knitter and knitting teacher and trustee of the Shetland Textile Museum! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Knit+Escape Garths Croft Bressay Janette Budge Shetland Peerie Makkers Oliver Henry Wendy Inkster Jamieson's of Shetland Cecil Tait Barbara Cheyne Wilma Malcolmson Hazel Tindall Alison Renda...