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

In 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...

In 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 mentio...

In 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 Ch...

Anne 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...

In 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 Histo...

In 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...

In 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 Ama...

In 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...

In 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...

In 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 E...

Welcome 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 I...

In 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 li...

In 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 Shetl...

In 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...

In this episode, Anne explains herself before sharing the audio from the latest episode of That Knitting Show, a monthly YouTube podcast she's started with Erin of Morehouse Farm. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Knit and Escape Uradale Farm I Hear Dee Instagram That Knitting Show Morehouse Farm Knit New Haven I Thought I Knew How Patreon Other ways to support the show

In this episode, Anne sits down with Nic Corrigan and Edward Sutcliffe to learn about their goal to bring locally processed, locally grown, rare-breed Lonk wool to knitters.   Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode   Support the show on Patreon Project Lonk Kickstarter , Instagram , and Twitter Whitehall Studio website and Instagram Wild Wooly Farm on Instagram The Woolist website and Instagram...

In this episode, Anne sits down with Tracey Hawkins, one of the members of the Shetland Wool Week committee at the Shetland Amenity Trust to learn about the history of Shetland Wool Week and what this year's virtual experience will be like.  Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the Show through Patreon or by visiting the Be a Booster Page . Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Makkin...

In this episode, Anne finishes up her I-91 Shop Hop yarn crawl with visits to Webs, Hand Knits, and Green Mountain Spinnery. Come along, and mark your calendar for the Hop, August 10 -21, 2021!   Listen through to the end for a couple of surprises!   Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode   I-91 Shop Hop Webs Hand Knits Green Mountain Spinnery Uradale Yarn -- For tickets to Makkin In Shetland Di...

In this episode, Anne visits four shops in her early foray along the I-91 Shop Hop. There's a lot of crochet talk this time, as well as some interesting discussion about how the various shops are dealing with coming out of lockdowns. If you'd like to follow in her footsteps, the actual I-91 Shop Hop takes place August 10 - 21, 2021!   Links to Things Mentioned on the Show I-91 Shop Hop Group on Fa...

Come along with Anne on the I-91 Shop Hop a little early, and then join in yourself, August 10 - 21, 2021! Links to Things Mentioned on the Show I-91 Shop Hop Facebook Page Knit New Haven Yarn Barn Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours Morehouse Farm Songs " I Can't Stand It ," by  Robert John and the Wreck and " Es Tu ," by Nuno Jorge.

Episode 061: Kel Bachus of Fiberworld In this episode, Anne sits down with Kel Bachus, founder of Fiberworld and A Hundred Ravens yarn company. They talk through how each got started, what to expect from the upcoming Fiberworld, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show A Hundred Ravens Fiberworld Show Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Tours That Knitting Show Sponsors Knit...

In this episode, Anne does as deep a dive into Shetland lace as is possible in about 35 minutes of air time. Please pick up one or more of the books below to learn more, and visit the organizations listed to support the preservation of Shetland lace knitting in Shetland. Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Visit Island Vista's Website to learn more about the Makkin Our Way Through Shetland Trips...

In this episode, Anne recaps the results of the Hat Not Hate KAL, does a little regrouping with her one-big-project-a-month goal, and invites us all to engage in a little regrouping of our own. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Hat Not Hate (See the FAQ for the mailing address for your hats!) The Gravel Knits podcast has just started their own KAL for HNH. Da Crofter's Kep — 2021 Shetland W...

In this episode, Anne sits down with Dana Blair of Pichinku Fibers in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Listen as Dana shares why she started the company, introduces you to her team of dyers, dreams of an impactful future for Pichinku! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Pichinku Fibers website and Instagram Threads of Peru Makkin Our Way Through Shetland: Fair Isle and Lace , two tours to Shetland...

In this episode, Anne kicks off season 5 with a quick recounting of the Online International Fiber Festival and the Virtual Masters Day before announcing the debut of Makkin Our Way Through Shetland. Listen ASAP to get all the details!  Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Review the podcast on Apple Podcasts , or wherever you download the show. The Online International Fiber Festival Would Kn...