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

In this episode, Anne has an interview with Shira Blumenthal of #HatNotHate and Lion Brand Yarn, as well as information on the upcoming festival, our next knit along, and a few other loose ends as we reach the end of season 4! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Helen Robertson's website for Mindful Maakin classes and more. Shetland Arts occasionally sponsors Mindful Maakin Classes as well. F...

In this episode, Anne talks about her self-inflicted finger injury, fangirls a bit about Stephen West patterns, and more. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode   Please leave a review and kind comments at Apple Podcasts to help people find the show! Support the show directly on Patreon Fantastitch by Stephen West Webs The window-mounted bird feeder I mentioned The group on WorldWalking.org (or...

Learn about the WoolWide Adventures coming on March 5, the Online International Fiber Festival coming on May 1, and Anne's adventure with the Fantastitch. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Join us on a WoolWide Adventure! I'm cohosting the event with Erin Pirro , Amy Snell , and Irene Waggener ! We are all providing prizes, as well as Brown Sheep Co , who has provided 4 hanks of their Synch...

Episode 053: Amy Snell, The Devious Knitter Anne sits down with Amy Snell, the Devious Knitter, about how she became a knitting teacher, as well as what the transition to online teaching has been like. They also talk about the growth of the knitting community online and a new experience coming up in March called WoolWide Adventures. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Leave a 5-star review an...

In a search for something a little different in this ever-lasting lockdown world, Anne takes you for a bit of a walk to chat about knitting things and more.  Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the podcast by  becoming a patron . The new home of  the Morehouse Merino Flock .  Find the  30-Second Interviews  in my Instagram Reels. Sponsors Many thanks to  my patrons ,  Knit New Haven ,...

Anne talks about her experiences makkin mindfully and felting a Cindy Pilon pattern knit with Mauch Chunky before offering a slew of book reviews for those looking for a way to spend their holiday gift cards. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts , or wherever you download episodes of the show. Want to help produce the show? Visit the Patreon...

Anne starts the year with a book review of Keepers of the Sheep , some suggested crafting goals for 2021, as well as a list of her own. Grab your knitting! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Please leave a review and kind comments at Apple Podcasts to help people find the show! Support the show directly on Patreon Master Hand Knitting Program Anne's super-basic To-Do list template . Upload i...

Did you miss the video interview with Barbara Gray of the Shetland Textile Museum? Watch it on the Jamieson and Smith YouTube channel, or listen to the audio in this special bonus episode. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves by Louisa Harding Morehouse Farm Yarn Learn more about what you'll need for the Tansie KAL starting January 1 by watching the Facebook Live wit...

Take a break and listen to some holiday memories from Anne and your fellow listeners. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon. Leave a 5-star review and kind comment on Apple Podcasts to help others find the show Jana's interview with Shana about Hanukkah on the Purl Together YouTube Channel Find Shana on Facebook and Ravelry Mary Maxim's Christmas...

Anne reviews some yarn from Faithmead Yarns, catches you up on lots of things, has another giveaway, ushers in the return of songs to the podcasts, and wraps it all up with the audio from her interview with Terri Laura. If you'd like to send in a holiday story for the next episode, please email those to anne@familypodcasts.com by December 11, 2020! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode Many th...

Anne sits down with Chris Dyer of Garths Croft Bressay to talk about the archeology and history of Shetland, as well as his experience moving into sustainable crofting. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Chris Dyer at Garths Croft Bressay on Instagram . Visit his Instagram account to purchase gift cards and tote bags that spotlight Chris's flock of Shetland Sheep. Thank you to Jamieson and S...

In this episode, Anne has another giveaway, a report on the latest Online International Fiber Festival, and an interview with knitwear designer and teacher Janette Budge. Links to Things Mentioned in the Podcast Visit Patreon to support the show. Leave a review on iTunes. The Online International Fiber Festival is still there if you missed it! Since I recorded, Audible has started hosting podcasts...

Anne sits down with knitwear designer and former Shetland Wool Week patron, Ella Gordon. Ella works at Jamieson and Smith and has an impressive and important collection of vintage Fair Isle knitwear. Listen for more! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Become a patron of the podcast at Patreon.com Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. Join the I Thought I Knew How Facebook group Shetland W...

Anne sits down with Viveka Velupillai of Uradale Yarns to talk about her study of the Shetland dialect as well as the organically grown and processed Uradale Yarns. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Support the show by becoming a sponsor at Patreon Manos del Uruguay yarns from Fairmount Fibers Alegria Grande from Manos del Uruguay Drops of Spring Mitts pattern Enter to win three mini skeins...

Welcome to season 4! To kick things off, Anne sat down with Misa Hay of Shetland Wool Adventures to talk to her about her tour company and her new journal that aims to give everyone a taste of what makes Shetland such a special place. Have a listen to learn how to win one of 5 copies of the Journal, kindly supplies by Misa to listeners of the podcast! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Informat...

In this last episode of the season, Anne focuses on supportive things: sponsors, patrons, stitch markers, and reviews. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Support the show directly on Patreon. Patrons will receive daily videos while Anne is on her trip to Scotland! Rate the show on iTunes or wherever you listen. Dates for online knit times for the rest of the year. Join the I Thought I Knew...

Anne interviews Jana Knits from the Purl Together podcast, offers an update on the next knit along, and shares a few more odds and ends. Links to Things Mentioned on the Show Support the show on Patreon Help the show to grow by reviewing it on iTunes or where ever you listen to the show! Great Northern Yarn Haul Scratch Supply Co. The Elegant Ewe Lark's Alvina KAL Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves , by L...

Anne shares her experience on the Great Northern Yarn Haul, talks a bit about what's on her needles, shares what it's been like to wear the same wool dress every day for a month, and comments on a few more tidbits. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Thank you to my patrons! Please consider leaving a positive review on iTunes to help others find it! Lark's Alvina Shawl Shawls, Wraps, and Sca...

Anne sits down with Erin Pirro of Morehouse Farm to talk about sheep farming, Morehouse Farm Merino, the upcoming Lark's Alvina knit along, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Support the show on Patreon , or visit the Be a Booster page for other options. Morehouse Merino Flock Facebook Group I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group Shawls, Wraps, and Scarves by Louisa Harding is the book w...

Anne interviews Karen Riehl about the upcycled fur pompoms, samoyed yarn, and possum yarn available from Poppy's Pompom. Links to Things Mentioned in This Episode Find all the ways to help the show on the Be a Booster page. Follow I Thought I Knew How on Pinterest, and feel free to tell Anne how she can make the podcast Pinterest account more helpful for you. The Online International Fiber Festiva...

In this episode, Anne hints at things to come, shares a bit of news about the upcoming knit along with Morehouse Farm and the next Online International Fiber Festival, and takes you on a deep dive into the world of possum fiber! Links to Things Mentioned in the Show Support the show by becoming a patron on Patreon. Leave a 5-star review and kind comments on iTunes to help others find the show. The...

In this episode, Anne gets into the knitty-gritty of why wool is such a wonderful fiber. Yes, even in summer! Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Visit the Be a Booster page for links to the Patreon , Ko-Fi , and sponsor links! Or, please rate the show on iTunes , or use the rating system within the podcasting app you use. Katie's Kep , by Wilma Malcolmson. Morehouse Yarn kits for the Katie's...

In this episode, Anne recommends some BluPrint classes for those who are trying to cram in as many as they can before the service disappears, as well as some knitting books she has found helpful for the Master Hand Knitter Program. More progress on the program, the Morehouse Virtual Farm Day, and more! Links to Things Mentioned on the Episode BluPrint is no longer accepting memberships, but all th...

In this episode, Anne finishes her review of Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather, theorizes about the closing of BluPrint, and shares some actual progress made on the Master Hand Knitter Program. Links to Things Mentioned in the Episode Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heather Fairmount Fibers Racha Shawlette Pattern German Short Rows Online International Fiber Festival is returning November 9-16, 2020! BluP...

Anne recaps the Online International Fiber Festival, shakes up the online knit togethers, reviews some patterns, and more! Links to Things Mentioned in this Episode Support the show directly on Patreon or Ko-fi ! The I Thought I Knew How Facebook Group , where you can find the link to the online knit togethers. Or, email Anne directly for the link at anne @ family podcasts . com (remove all spaces...