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

In 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...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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 store to pick up issue three...

In 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 Ice...

I 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 IT...

In 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...

In 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 Terr...

In 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 Fol...

In 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 Me...

In 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...

In 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 ShetlandPeerieMakke...

In 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...

In 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 To...

In 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 Sticknin...

In 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, T...

In 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 a...

Anne 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 Wov...

Anne 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...

Episode 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 Instagr...

In 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 Rend...

In 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 Shetl...

Episode 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...

In 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 Thin...

In 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 S...