I Thought I Knew How: A Podcast about Knitting and Life

Anne is back with an episode after 6 months away! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show The Shetland Hogmanay Box will go live in the SOK Shop on May 31 at 2 pm BST! Follow SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters on Facebook or Instagram , and get on the mailing list .  Caydo Electric I-Cord Machine Foula Wool

In this episode, Anne finally gets around to sharing what she's been working on behind the scenes, though it's so late in coming that most of you probably already know by now...  Support SOK: Shetland's Organisation for Knitters at the Crowdfunder .  Follow SOK on Instagram and Facebook .  Visit the SOK website to join the mailing list.  Episode 17 of the Woolly Winter Countdown (will go live at 3...

In this episode, Anne shares a quick review of episode one of The Game of Wool.  Find this new reality show on the Channel 4 website in the UK . American listeners, you'll have to wait or use nefarious methods to see it. The contents of this episode do contain spoilers, but also contain some information about knitting. Listen accordingly.  Hear Gordon share his experience in his own words here . ...

In this episode, Anne starts with all the details of this year's Shetland Hogmanay Box before diving into her experiences at the Connecticut and New Hampshire Sheep and Wool events and her trip to volunteer at the Woolly Good Gathering. Finally, she shares an excursion to the Western Massachusetts wool pelletizer with Erin Pirro of Morehouse Farm.  Things Mentioned in This Episode The I Thought I...

In this episode, Anne follows up on the progress with "steek", ways to keep your yarn safe from moths--backed by experts!--and offers a bit of commentary on the loss of Joann stores. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode If you were not able to attend The Myths That Shape! you can watch it on YouTube . To read the news article about the inclusion of the Shetland Lace definition of steek being a...

In this episode, Anne provides some guidance for those who are attempting to shop for a knitter this holiday season and walks them through the whats and whys. These show notes will be the longest ever and will likely be chopped off by some podcast distribution apps. To get to all of the recommendation links, please visit the full show notes at IThoughtIKnewHow.com/episode-125-gifts-for-Knitters Li...

Meet Helen Robertson this week on the podcast. Helen is a jewelry designer, knitting designer, and artist in Shetland. Her work celebrates nature, heritage, and Shetland, and frequently incorporates community building in her projects.  Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Shetland Wool Week Transportation Survey Helen Robertson's website , Instagram , Facebook , and Ravelry . She can be reache...

Join Anne for a chat with knitwear designer Joanna Hunter! Grab your knitting and listen as Joanna shares her design process and experiences in the world of high fashion, film, and local commerce.  Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode #Wovember2024 posting prompts LoveWovember Marketplace 1917 is currently streaming on Amazon Prime in the US, if you would like to see Joanna's scarves and wris...

Three museum pieces piqued Anne's interest on a recent road trip. Fall down the rabbit hole with her as she shares what she learned about letterman sweaters, machine crochet, and Mr. Rogers' famous cardigans. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Path Lit By Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe , by David Maraniss  Pro Football Hall of Fame A Christmas Story House In God We Trust, All Others Pay C...

Have you ever daydreamed about opening your own fiber mill? Join Anne as she sits down with Malinda and Claudia of Alchemy Fiber Mill to hear their story of opening a mill to meet the needs to their local wool community! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Find Alchemy Fiber Mill at their website , Instagram , or Facebook Follow @IThoughtIKnewHow on Instagram to get updates about Wovember!

Come along with Anne to visit the last three newcomer shops on this year's upcoming I-91 Summer Vacation Shop Hop through Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire! Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Claim your tickets for Stitch N'Pitch in Hartford on August 17! Simsbury Yarns:  Instagram , Facebook KnittyGrittyYarnGirl: Website , Instagram , Facebook , YouTube The Woolly This...

The I-91 Shop Hop is coming up in August and will feature 6 additional stores. Come along with Anne to visit three of the new additions to this popular yarn crawl through southern New England! Get a peek at what you can expect at each store and some thoughts to help you plan the trip itself! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Information about the I-91 Summer Vacation Shop Hop Madison Wool:...

Anne sits down with Patty Lyons to talk about her upcoming Official Workbook companion to Patty Lyon's Knitting Bag of Tricks. Along the way they talk about Patty's journey to becoming a highly regarded knitting teacher, her "feud" with Seth Meyers, and a few top tips all knitters should know. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Patty Lyons' website, Instagram, and YouTube Channel Visit her E...

Join Anne as she chats with Julia Madill about her design work, including a new book coming in September for crocheters: Every Way with Granny Crochet: 50 shapes in classic granny stitch . Be sure to stick around after for information about three upcoming events!  Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Julia Madill's website, Instagram, and Ravelry Preorder Every Way with Granny Crochet on Amazo...

In this episode, Anne shares about her visit to the Woolly Good Gathering in Edinburgh last month, some thoughts about this year's Sheltand Wool Week hat, and a whole lot more, including details about the Stitch N'Pitch event coming August 17, 2024 in Hartford, CT! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Woolly Good Gathering Donna Smith Designs Uradale Yarns Paparwark Furniture Mella Handmade Soap...

In 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 Nylo...

Anne 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 W...

In 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 sk...

Anne 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 Face...

In 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...

In 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 n...

In 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 Wo...

In 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 list...

In 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. Th...

In 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 act...